Award-winning actress and creative producer Silvia “Punkin” Mathis will lead Self Tape Mastery, a 90-minute virtual workshop presented by MidAmerica Film Market as part of its 2026 Workshop Series. The workshop will take place on February 28, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST. Register at Ozarkstics.com via FortSmithFilm.com
“The goal of the MidAmerica Film Market is become a regional resource for producers, directors and actors,” explains Dr. Brandon Chase Goldsmith, CEO MidAmerica Film Market. “Our yearlong workshop series will address creative producing, film distribution, screenwriting, and successful auditioning techniques.”
Self-taped auditions are now the industry standard across film and television, required of actors at every career stage. Self-Tape Mastery addresses the realities of that standard, focusing on how actors move past hesitation, self-doubt, and logistical obstacles to deliver work that reflects their ability and readiness consistently.
Mathis approaches the topic from her experience as both a working actress and a creative producer, with projects developed across film, television, and theater, offering a perspective shaped by years of reviewing and submitting auditions. Rather than revisiting fundamentals, the workshop centers on execution: how actors show up prepared, grounded, and clear, even when conditions are less than ideal.
“Everyone is being asked to self-tape,” Mathis said. “The question isn’t whether you know that. It’s whether you can get out of your own way, press record, and do the work honestly and consistently.”
The workshop will explore performance focus, decision-making under pressure, practical setup considerations, and the internal barriers that often prevent actors from submitting their strongest work. Emphasis is placed on repeatable habits rather than ideal circumstances.
Self Tape Mastery is designed for actors seeking a direct, experience-based approach to auditioning in a remote-first casting environment.
Event Details:
Date: February 28, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM CST
Format: Online
Duration: 90 minutes
Registration Fee: $79
Tickets: FortSmithFilm.com / https://www.ozarkstix.com/
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Media Contacts
Silvia “Punkin” Mathis (she/her)
Founder & CEO | Punkin Studios
silvia@punkinstudios.com
479.352.3719
Brandon Goldsmith
(858) 405-3278
