most actors today struggle to find
Strong, Cinematic demo reel footage
Characters that reflect their casting type
Professional on-set experience
Footage that looks like film, not classwork
so, We create that footage for them, with
Custom-written characters
Directed performances
Real film crews
real lighting & sound
who is this for?
PERFORMING ARTISTS
New actors
seasoned actors
Theatre actors
Actors without a reel
Actors with outdated footage
sample scene study finals
CONSULTATIONS ARE FREE, WITH PACKAGES STARTING AT: 250
A cinematic, powerful monologue that defines your on-camera identity.
The Monologue Package is a focused, streamlined way to create a strong first impression. Your monologue is carefully selected or written to suit your voice, energy, and emotional range, then filmed with the same care and production value as a professional film shoot.
This package is ideal for actors who need a clean, compelling performance piece for agent outreach, auditions, or online promotion. The final result is visually polished, emotionally grounded, and optimized for both traditional reels and social media platforms.
Simple. Powerful. Highly effective.
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CONSULTATIONS ARE FREE, WITH PACKAGES STARTING AT: 1,500
The Scene Package is designed for actors who want high-quality, reel-ready footage without committing to a full short film. Each scene is written specifically for you and crafted to highlight your casting type, emotional range, and screen presence. The result is a polished, cinematic two-person scene that feels like it belongs in a professional production — not an acting class.
You’ll collaborate with a director to develop the character and performance, then step onto a professionally run set with full crew support. This package is ideal for strengthening your reel, refreshing outdated material, or expanding into new character territory.
Perfect if you want to level up your reel with footage that actually stands out.
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CONSULTATIONS ARE FREE, WITH PACKAGES STARTING AT: 2,500
The Star Package is a full, professional short film designed to showcase you as a lead actor. From script to screen, every creative decision is tailored to your casting type, strengths, and on-camera presence. This is not a class project — it’s a festival-ready film built to function as a powerful calling card for casting directors, agents, and collaborators.
You’ll work closely with a director to shape the character, rehearse the material, and step into a fully produced set with professional cinematography, sound, and crew. The finished film is designed to live beyond your reel, with a clear festival and distribution strategy to maximize exposure.
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behind the scenes
why train with erica?
Erica’s been where you are, She brings real-world experience.
No boring lectures. This is hands-on, and designed to make you a stronger, more confident actor.
On-Camera Focus. Unlike traditional theatre classes, we make sure you’re prepped for film & TV.
Personalized Feedback. No cookie-cutter advice, just real, actionable coaching to make YOU shine.
It’s a family. You could meet fellow actors, filmmakers, and future collaborators.
WHAT WE DO!
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RUSH YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL
RUSH is a multi-day takeover of the Niagara Region — packed with short film screenings, panels, live feedback sessions, special events, and moments that only happen when filmmakers and audiences share the same room.
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RUSH AFTER DARK FILM FESTIVAL
RUSH After Dark is a, celebration of horror, grindhouse, and genre films that live on the edge of mainstream cinema.
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RUSH SHORT FILM CHALLENGES
Our Short Film Challenges are adrenaline-fueled competitions where teams of filmmakers race against the clock to create a short film from scratch under incredible time constraints.
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SHORT FILM BOOTCAMP
With mentors by their side, participants will learn the art of storytelling, film production, and post-production, resulting in a cinematic masterpiece that's showcased at a glittering red carpet gala attended by family, friends, and the public.
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pitch night
Pitch your projects to industry professionals for a chance to win a Development Assistance Package Each Pitch Night winner will advance to the year-end competition, where one filmmaker will have their film produced by Jarico Films for Youth.
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Scene Study
Designed to give students a comprehensive introduction to the world of acting. This class covers the basics such as script analysis, character development, working with a director etc.
