WINTER 2026 CLASSES ADDED!
Voice Acting
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
BEFORE BOOKING please email us to arrange a time slot.
Homeschool Filmmaking Class
Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, 357 Wilson St. E, Ancaster, Room 213
Individual Classes $15 plus hst
All 11 Classes (Save $25) $140 plus hst
January 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 23 (no lessons on Family Day Feb 16th)
March 2, 9, 23, 30 (no lessons Mar 16 during March Break)
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 11 classes to participate.
Filmmaking Lessons
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!
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.
Winter 2026 Dates:
January 6, 13, 20, 27 ($96 + hst)
February 10, 17, 24 (72 + hst)
March 3, 10, 24, 31
(No lessons on Mar 17 - March Break)($96 + hst)
MAKE A SHORT FILM 2026
WEEKENDS (3 weekends, 6 classes)
Jan 24/25, 31/Feb 1, Feb 7/8
9am - 3pm
Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre
357 Wilson St E, Ancaster
Room 213
Students will collectively write and produce a short film from script to screen.
The completed short film will be presented at the Hamilton Film Festival in the Emerging Filmmaker screening on Sun Oct 18th, 3:30pm.
We will cover these basic elements while making the movie:
- Screenwriting
- Script Breakdown
- Creating a Shot List
- Acting
- Camera
- Sound
- Directing
- Producing
- Script Supervision
- Editing
- Movie Release and Marketing
Ideal for older teens and adults who are new to filmmaking. No experience necessary.
Blank Page with Terrance Odette
MONDAYS
Winter 2026
6:30pm - 8:30pm
$240 + hst
357 Wilson St E, Ancaster, Room 213 - Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre
Winter 2026 Session 6-Part session
Jan 26, Feb 2, 9, 23, Mar 2, 9 (no class on Family Day Feb 16)
Blank Page Challenge
Are you willing to accept the challenge of the blank page? If so, I invite you to join a
small band of writers on a six-part adventure to collectively create an original 30-page screenplay.
- Week one: Ground rules, premise, lead character, goal, obstacles, and additional
- characters.
- Week two: story beats, synopsis, themes
- Week three: scenes—to be divided up among the group, go home and write
- Week four: read through, take notes, go home, and rewrite.
- Week five: read through, take notes, go home, and polish
- Week six: read through, open discussion with Q&A
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.
FILM CAMP - MARCH BREAK 2026
MARCH BREAK CAMP
The filmmaking camps are a great way to get your kids involved in a unique "script to screen" activity that promotes creativity, teamwork, and fun! Each camp we produce a short film that will premiere at the Hamilton Film Festival in October! The kids will get a hands-on experience as they learn a number of skills like directing, producing, writing, acting (if they want), sound, props and design, camera, and lighting. What are you waiting for? Action!
9am - 3pm
Ideal for kids 8-13
Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, 357 Wilson St E, Room 213
Camp Only $325 + 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 can only providing before / after care on a weekly basis, rather than daily.
Before is 8am - 9am.
After is 3pm - 5pm
One on One
DAYTIME
$48 per hour session (plus hst = 54.24)
Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, 357 Wilson St. E, Ancaster, Room 213
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
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)
MONDAYS
Winter 2026
6:30pm - 8:30pm
$160 + hst ($180.80)
357 Wilson St E, Ancaster, Room 213 - Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre
Winter 6-Part Session
Monday Jan 5, 12, 19, March 16, 23, 30
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.
