Shifting Lanes with Janet Walmsley
$275.00
WHEN:
Mondays for 4 weeks, May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2025 – (12pm – 3pm) IN STUDIO or (6pm – 9pm) ON ZOOM
PARTICIPANTS: Only 8 Seats available!
FEES: $275 (Tax included). Prior payment is required to reserve a seat.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Participants will not be able to cancel for this class. Seats can be transferred to friends and we will do everything we can to find a replacement as there is usually a wait-list for these workshops.
WHERE: In Studio and Online via ZOOM
Ample parking on Richards between Helmcken and Davie.
$1/hour with a 3 hour maximum
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There has never been a better time to be an actor here in Hollywood North! Agents are looking for new talent for Film, TV, and Commercials. This class is geared towards people who have always wanted to give the Film Business a try. Janet’s experience, warmth and enthusiasm will guide you through the first steps to making this desire a reality.
WHO:
Janet Walmsley – Janet has an active, professional career in Acting, Theatre, Film, TV, Commercials and Voice Overs for the past 15 years. She was Co Chair of the Ageism Committee with UBCP. As well as the director of the play “Graceland”. Janet was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for a Comedy at the 6th Annual Indie Awards in Los Angles. She won the Unlimited Woman of Creativity Award at the Unlimited Women Awards in Victoria. Janet is a Best Selling and Award-Winning Author of her Non-Fiction book, “The Autistic Author and Animator”.
Testimonials
I learned a lot taking Janet’s Shifting Lanes class, more than I expected to learn especially having been in the industry for a little bit now. What I really took out of the class was a clear approach to breaking down scripts, whether they be one-liners to 5-6 lines. Janet really helped me see beyond the words on the page to pick up on the nuances to bring out the story. What I also really liked about the class was that the final class was focused on the business side of the business. No other class that I have taken has really gone into that much depth of what an actor’s package should look like and some of the dos and don’ts. I also really liked Janet’s recommendations for acting shoots, headshot photographers and accent coaches. I definitely made adjustments to my actor’s package after that class. Overall, I wish I had taken this class before I can shifted lanes into this industry, but I’m still glad I took it because I still learned a lot from Janet, and I am hoping to continue to work with her more.
Shranna Jagger

I recently took the “Shifting Lanes” course by Janet Walmsley, and I’m glad I did on so many different levels.
First, it was an incredibly informative and energizing experience because of Janet’s generosity in sharing her industry experience and knowledge. As someone with very limited experience in the film industry, I really appreciated that she offered specific details of do’s and don’ts when trying to get your foot in the door. I wouldn’t have known where to start or what to do if it wasn’t for this course.
One of the most interesting aspects of the course for me was the script analysis. Learning how to read between the lines and break down scripts effectively was quite fun and insightful.
What makes this course stand out is Janet’s passion for acting and teaching. She kept me engaged and inspired throughout the entire course, and I left feeling equipped with both the tools and the motivation to move forward in exploring opportunities in the film industry.
Also, she shed light on aspects of myself that I never knew existed through the class work and conversations we had, and I’m absolutely grateful for it.
I highly recommend this course to anyone who is new to the industry, and I certainly hope to work with Janet further.
Maho Takeda