TORONTO ACTING STUDIO
acting classes • self-tapes • online coaching • eng & fr
Why Artéfakt for your self-tape audition?
We see professional actors as olympic athletes; sheer talent and skill doesn’t cut it. They need the best equipment, environnement and coaching to set them apart from the competition. At Artéfakt we provide the setting and tools, but we also help you approach character work with a unique angle that will make you standout during the casting process.
Affordable
We offer the best price quality self-tape & acting coaching services in Toronto.
Creative
We have a unique approach to story-telling and character development.
High Quality
The quality of our tapes shows employers that you're a committed actor.
Caring
We love acting and working with actors. We want you to learn, grow and book!
Our Services
All our services available in English and French. Scroll down for our full service list below. ($70 per hour + HST)
Self-Tape & Coaching
All-In-One: DSLR, mounted-mic, soft box lighting, 2 backdrops. We provide not only a reader but also real-time coaching by a working actor to help you stand out with distinct acting choices. Scene revision, editing & uploading are included in the hour.
Acting Coaching
Got a theatre audition or need coaching before self-taping on your own? We help you with script analysis, character development and making strong choices in order to elevate your performance. Stand out in your tape, in the room, in that callback or online!
Booking & Cancellation Policy
By appointment and per availability only. Since your coach is a working actor, appointments are subject to last-minute cancellations. A full refund will be issued to your original payment method within 5 to 10 business days. Cancelled appointments by the performer are not refundable with less than a 24 hour notice.
The Artéfakt Experience
What To Expect When Self-Taping With Us
We don’t just press record; we help you go above and beyond to address your character with the one angle that other actors won't!
1. Book Online & Pay
Click the booking button below, select your preferred day, time, duration and proceed to payment online to reserve your self-tape recording session.
2. Confirmation & Tips
Receive a booking confirmation email, including a “How to get ready for my self-tape” checklist and instructions on how to get to our studio.
3. Show Up & Shine
Arrive 5 minutes prior to your appointment. This will allow you to settle in, change and add the finishing touches before we start recording.
4. Edit & Ship!
Once you’re satisfied with your work, we review your takes during your session, edit on the spot and deliver it to your agent or yourself instantly.
Need to impress an agent?
Film a Showcase Reel with Artéfakt!
Acting Classes
Listen
Artéfakt’s acting classes are designed to help actors build characters creatively, make strong acting choices, and learn to exude confidence in front of the camera.
Commit
Acting is the Art of Being, and Being is the Art of Truth. Our workshops push actors to present themselves truthfully and insist on organic and natural performances.
Grow
We aim to help actors to deepen their emotional instrument leading to heartfelt acting choices and reaching the performer’s true potential in order to stand out in any audition room.
Our Films
FUCK BOY PERIOD
Jonah juggles multiple women to avoid their period but Mercury is in retrograde and all the cycles in his life sync. After undergoing a series of challenges he meets Miranda, the woman of his dreams.
FALLING
Boy meets girl in a scooter accident. Avi’s camera is broken, Nicola lends him hers. A spark is born, but Avi’s trouble-making roommate Frenchy has his own agenda and ruins the day…
BRISÉ
Élodie and Matt are crazy in love. However, when Matt moves in, he experiences more than just passion. After a series of twists and turns, he confronts Élodie about her abusive behaviour.
DISTANCE
An autobiographical story exploring the spark between Rosalie, an artist, and Hugo, a visionary. Will their undeniable bond survive the distance separating them?
Falling Official Trailer
Testimonials
Our actors get agents & work!
Our clients book work, get call backs and sign with agents. We take raw talent and bring it to the next level.
Kamantha Naidoo
Magalie is a charismatic and heartfelt coach with a mission to help actors bring their best selves out. She’s intuitive and genuinely interested in understanding her client's needs. Prepare to be pushed, because this Vancouver acting coach won't let you walk out of the studio without you feeling satisfied with your performance - and YES I booked the role! Thank you so much!!
Thomas Darya
Magalie is terrific! From the first self tape/coaching I had with her I knew I’d definitely come back and work with her again! She’s great at directing and tweaking performances and truly gets the best out of you! I would highly recommend her! I genuinely believe she’s the best for self tapes and in person coaching in all of Vancouver!
Quei Tann
I had the best time taping with Artéfakt! Magalie is an amazing reader, actor, and professional business woman. I was visiting Vancouver and needed to tape my Disney audition and after googling self tapes in the area Artéfakt stood out as the most professional and effective. Thank You Magalie! And I hope to tape with you again in the future!
Jessie Nadeau
Great camera quality, sound and editing. Cool different backdrop options (my favorite is the gray & blue one). Magalie is kind, very professional, easy and fun to work with. Her acting tips helped me so much! My self tapes wouldn’t have been the same without her. Made me grow as an actress. I can see this is truly her passion. I would suggest Artéfakt to anyone. Overall excellent!
Ready to book your next role?
Bring your talent; we'll help you season it with the finest choices and deliver it on a golden platter.
A Little More About Artéfakt…
Meet The Founder ;
M a g a l i e
Magalie has always had a keen eye for the performing arts. Hailing from Québec city Magalie is an actress, acting coach, director, writer & producer.
At the age of 19, she takes the bull by the horns and moves to Toronto to study theatre at the George Brown Theatre School setting high goals of making a breakthrough in the English-speaking industry.
Having to constantly submit self-tape auditions for multiple projects, Magalie developed an expertise in this domain that brought her to create her own professional self-tape set up and inviting her fellow actor friends to profit from her experience and help them refine their auditions.
Magalie has practical experience in assisting actors with character development as she directed 4 stage productions in recent years. Under her guidance, many actors are getting the call backs and obtain the roles they are hoping for!
So it is with great enthusiasm that Magalie ventures into this complementary facet of her career by helping her fellow actors grow and reach their full potential. Hard work and discipline is what Magalie believes are the most important elements actors must embody to be successful!
In choosing her company’s name she kept in mind that Art stands for Creativity and Imagination, while Fakt grounds one in Reality. Therefore, we present to you ARTÉFAKT; a place where actors can evolve, gain confidence and put themselves out there in their brightest light.
Industry talk with Magalie
00:01 - Background on Magalie
01:07 - Self-taping, pre and post pandemic, the Studio, coaching auditions, teaching acting classes
03:30 - Work balance vs Acting
04:41 - How to film a self-tape
05:40 - What do I do as a coach prior and during an actor’s audition
** THE AUDITION PROCESS from 06:42 to 09:25
06:42 - Headshot
07:50 - Resume, Training, Credits
08:19 - Reels
09:00 - Reality of being in a competitive industry **
09:45 - It’s a JOB!
10:35 - Accents: French Actors or ESL Actors (this segment is in FRENCH). Basically saying that if you have a noticeable accent and are a good actor, it is still possible to work in Film and TV but the roles you might get will be limited...there is more diversity in accents in film nowadays, but as a general note it's easier to change your accent than it is to change the industry...
Questions?
Do you have any questions or special requests before scheduling your self-tape audition or audition coaching? Feel free to reach out by filling the form below or calling us at 416-988-0511.