That Creative Loft - Sudbury

10/03/2025

⭐️🎬BACKGROUND OPPORTUNITY🎬⭐️

Email [email protected] if you’re available and fit the description!

Smyth Casting

09/25/2025

🎥🎬FILMMAKING 101🎬🎥

AGES: 18 + (although this is a program for adults, we will consider mature teens with a passion for film).

6-week program

Sundays 5:15pm - 7:15pm

September 28th - November 2nd.

Instructor: Mathieu Taillefer

Tuition: $350.00 + hst

DESCRIPTION (CURRICULUM CAN BE FOUND BELOW):

Filmmaking 101 is a hands-on, six-week introduction to the art and craft of making movies. students will explore every stage of the filmmaking process from idea development and storytelling, to shooting, directing, sound, and editing. Through interactive lessons and practical exercises, participants will gain the essential skills to create a short film, build confidence on set, and take their first step into the world of filmmaking.

SIGN UP HERE: https://thatcreativeloft.ca/products/filmmaking-101-with-mathieu-taillefer

09/19/2025

Sign up today: https://thatcreativeloft.ca/products/la-casting-director-workshop-adults?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard&utm_medium=product-links&utm_content=web

🎥 Stand Out: An Actor’s Guide to Audition Success

THIS SATURDAY!

Adults and mature teens

In-person at That Creative Loft

Saturday, September 20th, 9am-noon (pizza lunch included).

Instructor: Casting Director Ilona Smyth

Fee: $189 + hst

Description:

Step into your next audition with confidence and skill. In this exclusive workshop, acclaimed casting director Ilona Smyth will share her insider expertise on what truly makes a performance stand out.

Participants will be sent a scene in advance to prepare and perform live for Ilona. After each performance, she will provide personalized feedback and actionable critiques, giving you a rare, behind-the-table perspective on how to elevate your choices and leave a lasting impression.

Whether you’re a seasoned actor or just starting out, this workshop is your chance to learn what casting directors really look for—and how to bring your best self to every audition.

SIGN UP HERE: https://thatcreativeloft.ca/products/la-casting-director-workshop-adults?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard&utm_medium=product-links&utm_content=web

Ilona's Bio:

With over 20 years of experience, Ilona's proven ability to discover rising talent, successfully book notable talent by leveraging good relationships with top agencies worldwide, negotiate and advocate for both productions and performers while remaining mindful of budgets and union rules, and neatly handle the tightest deadlines, has led to the successful casting of over 200 projects. As a regular guest speaker, Ilona has been able to share her experience in casting and entrepreneurship worldwide, and as a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion she has served as a mentor for the Reelworld Screen Institute’s Diversity Initiative and the Black Theatre Workshop Artist Mentorship Program. Ilona Smyth is a Casting Society of America member, Casting Director Society of Canada Executive Member, and the CEO & Co-Founder of Background Work.

09/18/2025

📸⭐️PHOTOSHOOT PROGRAM⭐️📸

Starting tonight!

Ages: 12 +

Thursdays 6:45pm - 7:45pm

September 18th - December 4th

Instructor: Kelly Lamb

Special Activities:

-Fashion film with filmmaker Mathieu Taillefer

-Skin Care Photoshoot (makeup artist provided)

Tuition: $350.00 + hst

DESCRIPTION:

The primary focus of this program is learning how to pose and work in front of the camera to create high quality photographs.

Models will also learn how to walk the runway and all other aspects of the modelling industry.

SIGN UP HERE: https://thatcreativeloft.ca/collections/modelling/products/photoshoot-program

09/18/2025

🎥 Stand Out: An Actor’s Guide to Audition Success

THIS SATURDAY!

Adults and mature teens

In-person at That Creative Loft

Saturday, September 20th, 9am-noon (pizza lunch included).

Instructor: Casting Director Ilona Smyth

Fee: $189 + hst

Description:

Step into your next audition with confidence and skill. In this exclusive workshop, acclaimed casting director Ilona Smyth will share her insider expertise on what truly makes a performance stand out.

Participants will be sent a scene in advance to prepare and perform live for Ilona. After each performance, she will provide personalized feedback and actionable critiques, giving you a rare, behind-the-table perspective on how to elevate your choices and leave a lasting impression.

Whether you’re a seasoned actor or just starting out, this workshop is your chance to learn what casting directors really look for—and how to bring your best self to every audition.

SIGN UP HERE: https://thatcreativeloft.ca/products/la-casting-director-workshop-adults?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard&utm_medium=product-links&utm_content=web

Ilona's Bio:

With over 20 years of experience, Ilona's proven ability to discover rising talent, successfully book notable talent by leveraging good relationships with top agencies worldwide, negotiate and advocate for both productions and performers while remaining mindful of budgets and union rules, and neatly handle the tightest deadlines, has led to the successful casting of over 200 projects. As a regular guest speaker, Ilona has been able to share her experience in casting and entrepreneurship worldwide, and as a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion she has served as a mentor for the Reelworld Screen Institute’s Diversity Initiative and the Black Theatre Workshop Artist Mentorship Program. Ilona Smyth is a Casting Society of America member, Casting Director Society of Canada Executive Member, and the CEO & Co-Founder of Background Work.

09/17/2025

🎬⭐️STARTING TONIGHT⭐️🎬

We have a couple of spots left in the following programs:

🎬Pre-Teens on Camera - Beginner (5:30pm-6:30pm): https://thatcreativeloft.ca/collections/pre-teens-on-camera/products/pre-teens-on-camera

🎬Pre-Teens on Camera - Intermediate (6:45pm-7:45pm): https://thatcreativeloft.ca/collections/pre-teens-on-camera/products/pre-teens-on-camera-all-levels

09/15/2025

🎬💜BACKGROUND WORK💜🎬

Come join us this Friday for exciting updates and delicious appetizers 😋

RSVP here: https://sudburybwupdates.eventbrite.com/

09/14/2025

🎙️BEGINNER VOICE-OVER🎙️

Starts TODAY and we still have a couple spots left: https://thatcreativeloft.ca/products/voice-over-for-beginners-adult-teen

Ages: Mature teens + Adults

Beginner Level

9-week program

Sundays 4:00pm - 5:00pm

September 14th - November 16th

Instructor: Tanya Saari

Special Activities:

-Perform for a talent agent

-Creation of voice-over reel

Tuition: $350 + hst

Description:

Discover your voice and bring it to life! In this fun, beginner-friendly course, you’ll explore three exciting areas of voice acting—commercial, animation, and narration—through hands-on practice, character creation, and real recording techniques. Build confidence behind the mic, find your unique style, and take the first step toward a future in voice-over.

09/08/2025

🍂FALL CLASSES START THIS FRIDAY🍂

We’re looking forward to working with so many talented actors!

Please review your program start date below 🗓️

We’re still accepting registrations: https://thatcreativeloft.ca/collections/fall-term-2022

09/05/2025

‼️DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND‼️

We’ve added another Working Actor and Working Actor 2.0!

Sign up before they sell out:

🎬The Working Actor: https://thatcreativeloft.ca/collections/acting-programs/products/the-working-actor-with-mathieu-taillefer-sundays

🎬The Working Actor 2.0: https://thatcreativeloft.ca/collections/acting-programs/products/the-working-actor-2-0-with-mathieu-taillefer-sundays

www.thatcreativeloft.ca

09/01/2025

🎬FALL ACTING & MODELLING TERM🎬

Sign up today for a chance to win a bundle of gift cards!

⭐️Kids on Camera: https://thatcreativeloft.ca/collections/acting-programs/products/pre-teens-on-camera-beginner-copy

⭐️Pre-Teens on Camera: https://thatcreativeloft.ca/collections/pre-teens-on-camera

⭐️Teens on Camera: https://thatcreativeloft.ca/collections/teens-on-camera

⭐️Beginner Voice-Over: https://thatcreativeloft.ca/collections/acting-programs/products/voice-over-for-beginners-adult-teen

⭐️Digital Performance: https://thatcreativeloft.ca/collections/acting-programs/products/performance

⭐️Filmmaking 101: https://thatcreativeloft.ca/collections/acting-programs/products/filmmaking-101-with-mathieu-taillefer

⭐️Audition Technique Online (youth): https://thatcreativeloft.ca/collections/acting-programs/products/audition-technique-online-for-pre-teens-and-teens

⭐️Photoshoot Program (teens): https://thatcreativeloft.ca/collections/modelling/products/photoshoot-program

⭐️Photoshoot Program 25+: https://thatcreativeloft.ca/collections/modelling/products/photoshoot-program-25

⭐️Commercial Print Modelling Youth: https://thatcreativeloft.ca/collections/modelling/products/youth-modelling-winter-term

⭐️Advanced Voice Acting: https://thatcreativeloft.ca/products/casting-director-workshop-ages-6-12

⭐️The Working Actor (Sold Out): https://thatcreativeloft.ca/collections/acting-programs/products/audition-technique-adults-copy

⭐️The Working Actor 2.0 (Sold Out): https://thatcreativeloft.ca/collections/acting-programs/products/mathieu-taillefer-thurdays

08/29/2025

✏️🎨BACK TO SCHOOL GIVEAWAY🎨✏️

If you sign up for a Fall Acting or Modeling program before school starts, you'll be entered into a draw to win a bundle of gift cards!

Everyone who has already registered will also be automatically entered 🤩

Additionally, share this post for a chance to win a $25 Starbucks gift card!

We will be conducting the draw on September 3rd.

🎨ACTING PROGRAMS: https://thatcreativeloft.ca/collections/acting-programs

✏️MODELLING PROGRAMS: https://thatcreativeloft.ca/collections/modelling

[email protected]
7052072895