5 WEEK SCENE STUDY
ON CAMERAACTING CLASs
ADULT 18+, TEEN & YOUTH CLASSES AVAILABLE
The ONLY acting class in Toronto that provides all actors with a professionally shot and edited demo reel!
This program is designed for all ages and experience levels. Whether you’re new to film and television acting or a seasoned performer looking to refine your craft, this class is for you!
We currently offer classes for:
– Adults (18+)
– Teens (12-17)
– Youth (11 & under)
PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
Over five weeks, actors will work on two contrasting scenes and a monologue. All 3 scenes will be filmed on a professional 4K camera, with the footage edited, colour-corrected, and audio-enhanced to create a high-quality demo reel. We guarantee you won’t find a better-quality tape anywhere else!
CLASS SCHEDULE:
Week 1: Scene Study Coaching – Scene 1
Week 2: Monologue Coaching
Week 3: Scene Study Coaching – Contrasting Scene 2
Week 4: Filming Demo – Scene 1
Week 5: Filming Demo – Monologue & Scene 2
Your performance will be professionally shot, edited, colour-corrected, and audio-enhanced, ensuring you receive a polished demo reel. This footage is perfect for agency submissions, updating your reel, or tracking your personal progress.
HERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT:
– Master the foundations of authentic film and television acting
– Learn essential on-camera techniques
– Develop strong scene analysis skills
– Explore character development and script breakdown
– Gain industry insights, including agency discussions and the differences between union vs non-union work
– Learn the dos and don’ts of auditioning
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
– Online students have the option to film their demo at the studio during weeks 4 and 5.
– All actors must film their demo’s on the designated shoot day. If you need to film separately at the studio, additional charges will apply.
PREPARATION:
All class materials will be provided. Please ensure your material is memorized and prepared before each session.
We guarantee a safe, supportive, and fun environment where actors can train and grow. Come experience the energy of Shiki Studios. We can’t wait to work with you!
Join us on this journey of growth, creativity, and discovery in film and television acting!
PRICE: $270.00 + HST
TOTAL: $305.10
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PRICE: $270.00 + HST
TOTAL: $305.10
Please send an E-transfer of $305.10 to INFO@SHIKISTUDIOS.COM to confirm your spot!
About
KAYLEIGH SHIKANAI
Kayleigh Shikanai has worked professionally in the film/ tv industry for over 20 years. She quickly achieved success, landing lead acting roles in Hotel for the Holidays (Amazon Prime), Rush for Your Life (Tubi Original), Gangnam Project Series (CBC Gem), The Next Step Series (Family Channel), Bad Influence (Tubi Original), Homekilling Queen (Lifetime) & Level 16 (Netflix).
Kayleigh Shikanai is passionate about performing, acting, and dancing. In addition to her flourishing acting career, she has built a successful professional dance career, working on numerous film and television projects. The knowledge she has gained through her experiences in both dance and acting enables her to share valuable insights with fellow artists, actors, dancers, and students. She is deeply committed to supporting artists on their creative journeys and helping them achieve their goals in a meaningful and positive way.
SAMPLES OF ACTING CLASS DEMO REEL FOOTAGE
KAYLEIGH SHIKANAI: FILM/ TELEVISION ROLES
HOTEL FOR THE HOLIDAY'S
Role: Pandora, Lead
Hotel for the Holidays is an American romantic comedy film written by Maggie Lane and Margarita Matthews, directed by Ron Oliver, and starring Madelaine Petsch and Mena Massoud. It was released on Amazon Freevee.
BAD INFLUENCE
Role: Violet, Lead
Plot Summary: A single mom is overjoyed when her daughter finally makes friends at her new high school. Soon, however, it becomes clear that this group of students follow their own moral code that’s strange, self-centered, and possibly dangerous
3RUSH FOR YOUR LIFE
Role: Gabriella, Lead
Plot Summary: Gabriella, a determined and resourceful sorority presdent, is desperate to rebuild her chapter’s reputation after a tragedy rocked the campus a year ago. When a new pledge, Tasha, begins to stand out, Gabriella finds herself navigating the fine line between tradition and danger as the hazing process intensifies. Unaware that Tasha is secretly investigating the death of a former student, Gabriella must confront her own role in the sorority’s dark past, leading to a shocking and deadly confrontation.
4GANGNAM PROJECT
Role: DJ, Principal Actor
Plot Summary: Hannah Shin a spirited Canadian/Korean teen with dreams of becoming a K-pop star and connecting with her Korean heritage.
HOMEKILLING QUEEN
Role: Pandora, Lead
Plot Summary: Whitney, deranged daughter of wealthy and equally disturbed Connie, is determined to become Homecoming Queen – and nothing will stand in her way. Natasha decides to run; she has no inkling of the war Whitney and her mother will wage to stop her.
LEVEL 16
Role: Gretta, Actor
Plot Summary: Vivien is trapped in The Vestalis Academy, a prison-like boarding school. Together the girls embark on a dangerous search to uncover the horrifying truth behind their imprisonment. Soon running for their lives, the girls must save themselves or die trying. In a prison-like girls’ orphanage the girls are treated very strictly and their only escape is being adopted. They don’t get to see the sun and are told that the air outside is poisonous. It gets worse. Two girls become friends again and try to flee.
