SPRING 2026
More coming!
Homeschool Filmmaking Classes
CA$16.95 - CA$141.25
MONDAYS 2026 Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, 357 Wilson St. E, Ancaster, Room 213 Individual Classes $15 plus hst All 10 Classes (Save $25) $125 plus hst Checkout price include hst April 13, 20, 27 May 4, 11, 25 June 1, 8, 15, 22 This time around we will be focussing on animating by hand through stop motion, rotoscoping, pixilation, mouth movement, sound effects, lighting, editing with jump cuts, Timelapse and more! We'll take the kids through different techniques of filmmaking. Some classes will be one-offs, and others will focus on a larger project. This hands-on class will give the student an opportunity to use filmmaking equipment, and discover filmmaking techniques. Ideal for kids 8-13. You can always sign up at any point and contribute. You don't have to do all 10 classes to participate.
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.
Filmmaking Lessons
CA$27.12 - CA$108.48
TUESDAYS SPRING 2026 Before registering please contact us here to request a spot between 3:00 and the last lesson starts at 8:30pm but earlier or later lessons can be arrange. $24 + HST per lesson but you pay per month. Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, 357 Wilson St. E, Ancaster, Room 213 Like music lessons, for movie making! Checkout price includes hst Weekly, one-on-one, 30 minute, filmmaking lessons for all ages! We will work with the student to focus on their interest in filmmaking. It could be directing, screenwriting, cinematography, editing, sound, stop motion, pre production elements, or filmmaking in general. You must book a month at a time. You always get first choice to maintain your monthly timeslot. If you sign up in the middle of the month, select "individual class" from the payment menu. Spring 2026 Dates: April 7, 14, 21, 28 ($96 + hst) May 5,12,19,26 (96 + hst) June 2,9,16,23 (96 + hst)
Saturday Morning Cartoons
CA$28.25 - CA$146.90
SATURDAYS Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre 357 Wilson St. E, Ancaster Room 213 April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16 ALL 6 classes are $130 + hst (save $20) Or individual classes are $25 +hst Checkout price includes hst April 11 - Squash and Stretch - Animating an object that will squash and stretch April 18 - Pixilation - YOU become the object of a stop motion video April 25 - Sculpting a Character - Claymation with Chelsea Irwin May 2 - Staying in Frame - TV Puppeteering with Benton Lowe May 9 - Matte Painting - We will create a foreground "set" that we will film through May 16 - Shape Shifting - We will animate one shape turning into another (Claymation) Ideal for anyone interested in animation typically ages 8 - 12 Teens welcome. Saturday Morning Cartoons program is a throwback to a more traditional style of animating. We put the devices away, combining patience and creativity in these hands-on classes! We have some creatives from the film industry running these classes that are perfect for the budding animation enthusiasts! We supply all the materials and will capture the animations with a video file to share with you! April 11 April 18 April 25 May 2 May 9 May 16
Make a Short Film: Pick a Position
CA$135.60 - CA$271.20
LOCATION Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, 357 Wilson St E. Room 213 9am - 3pm Weekends (depending on position not all days are needed) May 30 - Jun 14 - Ideal ForThose who have taken our Make a Short Film Class (not a requirement) - Those who know what position they would like to focus on - New or emerging filmmakers No experience necessary A Script-To-Screen Program Over three weekends you will produce an indie short film that will screen at the 21st Annual Hamilton Film Festival in an Emerging category. Checkout Prices include 13% hst Under the guidance of indie filmmaker Nathan Fleet you will May 30th, June 14* Writer - Craft a short film based on the number of cast and locations we determine $120 + hst Sold Out May 31, June 6, 7, June 14* Director - Be responsible for the direction, shot list, overall look and feel. $240 + hst One Spot Producer - Working with the director to breakdown the script, source things like props and wardrobe, and keep production on schedule $240 + hst One Spot Camera - Working with the director, you will be responsible for capturing the image while you learn the camera. $240 + hst Two Spots June 6,7, June 14* General Production - You will do a variety of jobs that would include assistant directing, assistant camera, general assistance. A bit of everything. Great if you aren't sure what to take but want to be involved. $180 + hst Four Spots Location Sound - You will do the sound for the production $180 + hst One Spot June 6,7, June 14* Cast - You will be performing on screen taking instruction from the director $180 + hst Four Spots June 13, 14 (all day) Editor - You will learn both editing and sound editing using DAVINCI RESOLVE $120 + hst Two Spots *June 14th will be a business class from noon till 3pm Nathan Fleet is a filmmaker and composer with over 20 years experience in independent film. He has produced TV, short film, feature film, web, music videos and corporate production, primarily as a director, producer, sound and picture editor, and composer.
Mobile Device Video Workshop
CA$28.25
We carry around a mini film studio in our pocket but many still don't fully realize the potential it has. I am Nathan Fleet and I have shot both corporate and creative using only a device, and a few tricks. $25+hst Checkout price includes hst I want to teach you about best settings, how to set up a good shot, equipment you may want to use, audio solutions, editing tips, shooting both horizontally and vertically, and much more. If you want to use the video for creative, or business, this is for you! You are encouraged to bring your own device (phone or tablet) as we go through making the most out of YOUR device. Class size is limited. LOCATION Class takes place at the Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, room 213 357 Wilson St E, Ancaster. Plenty of free parking on site. My most recent project, Phone: The Musical Series, was shot entirely on the iPhone15 and will be released in the spring of 2026. When checking out, please leave a note indicating what device you will be bringing so that I can familiarize myself with your tech.
Working With First-Time Actors: For Directors and Producers
CA$28.25
Thursday May 21st, 7 - 8:30pm $25 plus hst (28.25) Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, Room 213 357 Wilson St E, Ancaster This class is ideal for directors, producers or anyone wanting to work with "non-actors" Overview: There is no shortage of actors when working in the world of non-union filmmaking. But sometimes taking the traditional casting route might not be right for your project. Maybe you’ve scoured casting websites like Mandy.com and Casting Workbook with no luck and aren’t sure where to look next. Maybe you have a friend or relative who oozes charisma but doesn’t have any formal acting training. Or maybe you want to cast someone to play a version of themself. This workshop focus’ on how to get genuine performances out of first-time actors. This includes putting actors at ease, the role of improv, how to pivot a performance, and learning how to lean into a first-time actor’s strengths. Through antidotes and studying raw footage from my past films, you’ll learn how to shape a performance to from take one to the finished product. Bio: Kire Paputts is an award-winning filmmaker with 20 years of experience. He has directed five features, three shorts, and several short documentary programs for TV and streaming. His work has screened around the world at festivals including TIFF, SXSW, Sitges, Torino, Beijing, and Edinburgh. He has built a career working with first-time actors. Focusing heavily on outsiders, people on the fringes, and marginalized communities.
Summer Film Camp
CA$56.50 - CA$734.50
TEACHERS & CAMP OVERVIEW Jun 29 - July 3, Nathan Fleet - Kids 6 Spots Remaining Kids write, produce and star (they decide the genre by vote) $325 + hst July 6th - July 10, Nathan Fleet - 5 Spots Remaining (Advanced Kids) 4 Spots Remaining 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) Kids will produce and star in this film that will lean towards zombie / horror and will include practical and visual effects Advanced kids must have at least 4 camps of experience. Please email us if you are unsure. $325 + hst Aug 3 - Aug 7, Mike Trebilcock (Kids) 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) 7 Spots Remaining Kids write, produce and star (they decide the genre by vote) $325 + hst Aug 17 - Aug 21, Mike Trebilcock (Teens) 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 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 zombie / 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
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!
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!
