West Ground Studios was created to raise the standard of self-tapes in Canada.
Meet Ali Yassine
Co-Founder | Actor | Comedian
Ali is a working actor with credits including Alert: Missing Persons Unit, Upload, and Wild Cards, and he co-founded West Ground Studios after experiencing firsthand how much the quality of a self-tape can impact an actor’s momentum. After years navigating Vancouver’s audition process — booking roles, missing roles, learning what truly moves the needle — he saw a clear gap between talent and execution. Too many strong actors were sending tapes that didn’t fully represent their ability. West Ground Studios was built to close that gap. Ali brings his on-set experience and audition insight into every session, coaching actors to make specific, grounded choices that translate powerfully on camera so they walk away with a tape that competes at the highest level.
Amir Zeino
Co-Founder | Actor | Comedian
Amir Zeino is a Vancouver-based actor whose multicultural upbringing across Aleppo, Canada, Germany, and Kuwait shaped his adaptable and globally minded approach to performance. Beginning with homemade films and later training at the New York Film Academy, he built a foundation in short films, theatre, and commercials, earning a reputation for his versatility in both drama and comedy. Fluent in multiple languages and skilled with a range of accents, Amir brings depth, nuance, and flexibility to every role he takes on.
What Sets Us Apart
Performance-First Coaching
Every session is built around the work — not ego, not theory. We coach in real time while you tape, refining choices, adjusting tone, and pushing for specificity until the performance feels undeniable.
Cinematic Self-Tapes
Lighting, framing, audio, and delivery aren’t afterthoughts. Our studio is engineered to produce clean, professional tapes that match the standards casting expects — without distracting from your performance.
Industry-Led Strategy
We’re working actors who understand the Vancouver market. From audition trends to on-set expectations, we bring real-world insight into every session so you’re not guessing — you’re competing.