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THE ACTORS NETWORK Television and Film Studio (Toronto location established in 1988, Montreal and Los Angeles affiliate locations established in 1999, with Vancouver and Ottawa per basis locations established in 2004) is Canada’s largest professional training facility specializing in “on-camera” technique specifically geared toward the North American film and television industry.
Although industry experience is preferred (and is a prerequisite for most courses), THE ACTORS NETWORK does not exclude the non-union and/or non-represented actor. Rather, the requirement lies in the actor’s approach to training within a professional environment and therefore pursuing professional goals. Beginners to the business are welcome to apply to the Acting for the Camera / Process Intensive course, however, we would recommend that those who are simply “curious” to the industry or perhaps interested in extra/background work or commercial work as an end means, should pursue their respective training elsewhere.
Each location of THE ACTORS NETWORK is a five (3 studio, 2 broadcast) camera film studio with a minimum of six separate modular sets with real time linear and post production non-linear editing capabilities. The “technical on-camera” training incorporates the use of jib, crane-cam, dolly and steadicam with post applications to CGI, Chroma Key, ADR, loop, foley and continuity/replacement filming. Even the “technique non-camera” based courses assume aspects of the aforementioned (most references to blocking and physicality). Keeping in mind the “film and television” emphasis, “acting games” and the majority of theatrically based sensory and improvisational exercises are not the primary focus of most courses (although may be touched upon as applicable to “on set” industry scenarios).
Since the majority of courses are “ongoing” or “continuous”, THE ACTORS NETWORK does not define actors by level, but rather only their “appropriateness” to each specific chemistry of instructor and/or class. If at any time, THE ACTORS NETWORK does not “fit” your specific needs, please feel encouraged to contact any TAAS (Toronto Association of Acting Studios) registered school and/or instructor or Theatre Ontario, or feel free to call the studio office for further referral or direction.
Affiliate and Guest Instructors
Laura Catalano, Alan Peterson, Miriam Laurence, Dan Pawlick, Bernadette Jones, Micheal Tsar, Nina Penner, Marvin Karon, Tammy Isabelle, Scott Ateah, John Dawson, Nick Johne, Cayle Chernin, Richard McKenna, Randolph School of the Arts Film Program

Affiliate Technical Services
Cinequip / William F. White, Merkle Camera, Panavision, R. Dean Lighting, L’Attitude Cinematic, JAF Productions, Vidimage, Paris Productions, Moliflex-White
Facilities
Each location of THE ACTORS NETWORK is a non-shared private studio and is formatted as a multi set television and film studio (each with a minimum of six modular sets, most including additional designated outdoor locations) with Green Room, Wardrobe & H/MU Area, Prop Storage, Editing and Sound Room. Each location is also sound insulated and centrally climate controlled year round.
Course Format
All courses offered at THE ACTORS NETWORK are limited to a maximum number of students (6-12) depending on the design and format of the course. “On-camera” specific classes may rotate in additional students for technical purposes or on a studio/class exchange basis.
Scheduling
Most courses are rotated on a standard eight, ten or twelve class cycle with a minimum of three to four hours per class. Intensive courses, blended classes and special events are randomly scheduled as applicable.
Auditing
THE ACTORS NETWORK offers a free auditing policy (for courses deemed appropriate at the discretion of the instructor) by appointment only, however, as most courses are on a “waiting list” availability only, auditing is often redundant.
Registration
Enrollment for all courses is by interview only. Since the studio locks out for filming sequences, it is strongly discouraged to "drop in," especially during "on-camera" classes. Please call to set up an appointment with the appropriate Program Co-ordinator. As the majority of weekday courses run from 12:00 noon to approximately 4:00pm and evening courses are scheduled from 6:00pm to approximately 10:30pm, most appointments will be scheduled outside of these hours. If this is not convenient, or the course requires you to interview with the instructor personally, an alternative time may be scheduled. During peak seasons, please be patient as all inquires and messages will be returned within the week.
Code of Ethics
As a Permanent Studio members of TAAS (Toronto Association of Acting Studios), The Actors Network follows and adheres to the Code Of Ethics* as defined by TAAS. 

* please refer to TAAS/Theatre Ontario