SUMMER 2026
AUDITIONING FOR ANIMATION: TEENS!
CA$224.87
AUDITIONING FOR ANIMATION: TEENS! (Age 12-18) SATURDAY AUG 8th and SUNDAY AUG 9th NOON - 3pm $199 + hst (final price is 224.87) In this fun and informative weekend intensive, students will dive into the world of auditioning for animation voiceover. This 2-day course will focus not only on bringing cartoon characters to life through voice acting technique, but also how to apply these skills to create memorable voice auditions that stand out from the crowd. We'll be covering: -Introductory Voice Acting technique -Analyzing scripts and character breakdowns -Audition Instructions & Etiquette -Bringing your uniqueness to your auditions -Practical experience recording in our professional sound booth -Hearing playback and getting direction in real time. We'll be preparing an audition from start to finish. From the moment an actor first receives the script, to developing our performance, to the final product, we'll be breaking it down for you step-by-step so every student leaves feeling confident behind the mic! Whether you're a new voice actor who has a future goal of auditioning, or a working actor who'd like to refine their approach to their auditions and get a fresh perspective, this class will offer some great tips on bringing YOU to your auditions and letting your uniqueness and talent shine.
Advanced Film Week
CA$367.25
July 27 - July 31, Mike Trebilcock (Advanced Kids) Kids will produce and star in this film that will lean towards horror / thriller and will include practical and visual effects. (This is the same camp that is listed in the Summer Camp item July 27-31) Advanced kids must have prior filmmaking experience. Please email us if you are unsure. $325 + hst (total 367.25) Advanced Film Week will have the students making a short film that will premiere at the Hamilton Film Festival in October.
Summer Film Camp
CA$56.50 - CA$734.50
TEACHERS & CAMP OVERVIEW Jun 29 - July 3, Nathan Fleet - Kids 2 Spots Just Opened Kids write, produce and star (they decide the genre by vote) $325 + hst July 6th - July 10, Nathan Fleet - 5 Spots Remaining (Advanced Kids) Sold Out Kids write, produce and star (they decide the genre by vote) Advanced kids must have the equivalent of 3-4 camps of experience. Please email us if you are unsure. $325 + hst July 13 - July 17, Avery Fleet (Kids) SOLD OUT (Waitlist Only) Kids write, produce and star (they decide the genre by vote) $325 + hst July 20th - July 24, Michael Penney (Kids) SOLD OUT (Waitlist Only) Kids write, produce and star (This film will include visual effects) $325 + hst July 27 - July 31, Mike Trebilcock (Advanced Kids) Also listed as Advanced Camp on our school page. Kids will produce and star in this film that will lean towards horror / Thriller and will include practical and visual effects Advanced kids must have prior filmmaking experience. Please email us if you are unsure. $325 + hst Aug 3 - Aug 7, Mike Trebilcock (Kids) 2 Spots Remaining Kids will produce and star in this film that will lean towards zombie / horror and will include practical and visual effects. $325 + hst Aug 10 - Aug 14, Avery Fleet (Kids) SOLD OUT (Waitlist Only) Kids write, produce and star (they decide the genre by vote) $325 + hst Aug 17 - Aug 21, Mike Trebilcock (Teens) One Spot Opened Up Kids will produce and star in this film that will lean towards thriller / horror and will include practical and visual effects $325 + hst Aug 24 - 28 and Aug 31 - Sept 4 Mike Trebilcock (Teens for Two Weeks) The teens will spend more time to make one film. Kids will produce and star in this film that will lean towards thriller / horror and will include practical and visual effects $650 + hst with before care add $50 + hst with after care add $50 +hst with before AND after care add $100 + hst Please note that we are only providing before / after care on a weekly basis, rather than daily. Before is 8am - 9am. After is 3pm - 5pm
Voice Acting
CA$67.80 - CA$1,017.00
VOICE ACTING DEMO REEL Classes take place at: Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, 357 Wilson St. E, Ancaster, Room 213 Having a VO demo reel is an important step in your journey as a voice actor. Whether it's to help you get a great agent, promote yourself, or submit for auditions, it's the perfect calling card to showcase your skills! When you book a custom voice demo reel with us, you'll work one-on-one with veteran voice actor and coach Tarah Consoli to create a tailored voice reel that lets your unique sound shine. This package includes a private coaching session to work out the voice skills you'd like to showcase, script creation and selection, and then a fun recording session in our studio sound booth to bring it all to life. We'll add a little editing and music and you'll have your brand new demo reel delivered and ready to put out into the world. - - 1 hour one-on-one coaching session (in studio or remote) to prep characters and scripts - - Recording session in our studio sound booth - - A fully-edited 60-90 second voiceover demo delivered to you Your choice of: - Commercial Reel $750 plus HST - Animation Reel $900 plus HST - Kids & Teens Demo Reel $450 plus HST - Voice over and Audition Coaching $60 plus hst, per hour Checkout price include hst BEFORE BOOKING please email us to arrange a time slot.
One on One
CA$54.24
DAYTIME $48 per hour session (plus hst = 54.24) Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, 357 Wilson St. E, Ancaster, Room 213 Checkout price includes hst Typically WED, THUR or FRI daytime (9am - 4pm) If something we offer doesn't fit into your schedule, we offer daytime 1-on-1 sessions in person, and online. These are available in one-hour classes and you can focus on your area of study. Please reach out in advance to inquire about a date / time, and your area of interest. Email Ideal for a consult of how to get a film started, improving or learning a new skill, questions about funding...whatever your area of interest is. New to intermediate skill level.
GIFT CARD
CA$50.00 - CA$350.00
Give the gift of filmmaking! We have so many classes and camps, for all ages, that run year-round, and now you can gift these to that budding star, the emerging filmmaker, or to someone who wants to try something new! For birthdays, holidays, celebrations, or just because! Once you purchase a gift card, email us to let us know what you'd like to apply it to and we will take care of the rest!
Writing Room with Terrance Odette (Screenwriting)
CA$84.75
SPRING Class is Full Price includes 13% hst Completing a screenplay is akin to earning your stripes in the industry; it signifies dedication, perseverance, and a deep understanding of the art form. Just as a tradesperson hones their skills through hands-on experience, so too must a screenwriter embrace the journey of bringing their stories to life. Writing Room welcomes all serious screenwriters at any level of experience to join me each week for 2 hours. Together, we will explore various aspects of screenwriting, including character development, plot structure, and dialogue refinement. Participants will have the opportunity to share their work and receive constructive feedback in a supportive environment. Requirements: - A working story idea, at any stage: synopsis or treatment, partial or complete draft of a screenplay. - Be open to sharing and listening to well-meaning and honest criticism. - Most important is the willingness to try and see it through to the end. Reference suggestion: Into The Woods – How stories work and why we tell them - by John Yorke (Available to order from your favourite bookstore) Facilitator: Terrance Odette Since his first feature film, “HEATER” (Sundance, 00’), award-winning writer- director Terrance Odette’s films have shed light on the social inequalities and forgottenvoices of postmodern Canada. Odette's feature work has played to critical acclaim(Variety, Village Voice, MacLean’s, Globe & Mail, Vancouver Sun [voted Top-Ten All-Time Canadian Films]) and garnered numerous awards and festival screenings (Sundance, Berlinale, TIFF, VIFF, LIFF_BFI). 2014’s “FALL” with Michael Murphy (Manhattan) and Cannes prize-winner Best Actress Suzanne Clement (Mommy) received 5 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARD nominations, including Best Picture. Odette’s latest efforts include the documentary feature UNIMAGINABLE (23’) and the narrative 6-part series and feature edit BIKE (24’). Scripts optioned: SKIN THE GHOST, LIGHT OF THE VOID, BRETHREN (in development), and BEAUTIFUL FACE.
ACTING CLASSES
All acting classes and sessions will be happening at their location, and through their website.
For all acting inquiries, please contact:
https://www.hamontactingstudio.com/
We will still be working with HamOnt Acting Studio to bring their film works to our screens at the Hamilton Film Festival. Although we are apart, we're still connected, and that means YOU are connected!
HAMILTON SCHOOL OF MEDIA ARTS
Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, Room 213
357 Wilson St E, Ancaster
plenty of parking on site
email us
The Steve Parton Student Achievement Award
Steve was an endless supporter of music and film education for kids.
Before he passed away in 2021 he donated all of his film equipment to our classroom.
We have a permanent plaque in our room to honour his memory.
On behalf of his family and our school, each year we will be awarding one of our top students $200 to go towards something that will enhance, and further their filmmaking endeavours.
Annual recipients will be announced at the Hamilton Film Festival at the end of the Kids Can Film program. This year, Sun Oct 19th, 1pm after the Kids Can Film program.
Photo by Andie Parton, Steve's mom.
2025 Student Achievement Award Recipient
Oliver Mizener
Years later, he continues to study and strives to learn new things with an open mind, and a very positive attitude. Congratulations Oliver, I know Steve would be proud of you, as we all are!
