SUCCESS STORIES!

Reece Thompson plays Hal Hefner in "Rocket Science", a teen looking for life's answers and a stutterer who joins his high school debating team.

Reece is a Tarlington Training veteran and has completed many of our programs over the years.

Up next for Reece? A big part in the new Bruce Willis feature, "Assassination Of A High School President", coming in August 2008.

"ROCKET SCIENCE" is now available on DVD

"Little Mosque On The Prairie" is the biggest Canadian hit series since "Corner Gas" and look who's a regular: Aliza Vellani, another Tarlington-trained actor, joined the series in its first season. She plays Layla Siddiqui, a young woman at the centre of two cultures who is finding her own voice.

And acting talent runs in the family; Aliza's younger sister, Sabrina, is training at Tarlington this Winter.

Genevieve recently wrapped shooting the new Bill Corcoran film "Vipers". She has the lead, opposite Tara Reid. Filming took place on the Sunshine Coast and in Abbotsford.

Genevieve is a member of the Senior Master Professional Program and is one of the most respected young actors in Canada.

If you haven't seen her performance in Ross Weber's "Mount Pleasant", you need to track down the DVD -- it's available now.

Genevieve Buechner in the makeup chair on the set of "Vipers"

Margot is Genevieve Buechner's little sister with a growing resume of her own. Her most recent role, as the "creepy, chageling girl" on "Supernatural".

You've also seen Margot on "Cold Squad", "Masters Of Horror" and "Terminal City" as well as numerous commercials.

Margot Berner on screen in an episode of "Supernatural"

Tyler is one of the leads on the Sci-Fi series “Grand Star” (www.grandstar.tv). Make sure you check out the website and if you haven’t seen the show, you can see clips on the site. That’s Tyler in the very first scene of the first episode. Coming in 2008, the movie "Ogre" with another Vancouver talent, Brendan Fletcher.

Tyler completed Tarlington Training’s Senior Master Program in 2005 and he’s been working ever since.

Tyler Johnston (center) in a promotional photo for "Grand Star"

You've seen Ben in numerous films, TV shows and commercials. In 2005, he was nominated as Lead Actor in a feature at the Hollywood Young Actor Awards (for the comedy "Bob The Butler").

Ben was nominated for the award again this year, as well as a LEO Award, for the short film "The Saddest Boy In The World", which recently aired on the CBC. He was also in the pilot episode of "Eureka" last year.

Ben Smith, starring in "The Saddest Boy In The World"

When he's not busy snowboarding, jumping on a trampoline or taking guitar lessons, Gig is on set (you've seen him in "Eureka" and "Air Buddies").

Next year, you'll see him in "Snowbuddies". He also keeps up with his training, as part of this year's Junior Master Professional ensemble-- and that's a big reason why he works! Congratulations, Gig.

Gig Morton (not pictured) in the 2008 release "Snowbuddies"

Cole Heppell is home from a successful run at the Stratford Festival in "To Kill A Mockingbird", an experience of a lifetime that he shared with his fellow actors in the Junior Master Professional Program!

Cole has a great resume, including a lead role in "The Fog", appearances on TV's "Dead Zone" and other films like "The Sandlot 3", "Bloodrayne 2" and "Splendid Things".

Cole Heppell at the Stratford Festival

Sierra Pitkin is now on screen in the award-winning (and huge hit) film "Juno", for director Jason Reitman ("Thank You For Smoking"). The film also stars Allison Janney ("West Wing") and J.K. Simmons ("Spider-Man")

Sierra Pitkin with screen parents Allison Janney and J.K. Simmons in the film "Juno"

Giacomo Baessato is another young actor who has spent many years training at Tarlington. He has completed the Showcase Program, the Star In A Film program and was a member of the Senior Master Professionals in 2005.

His credits include "RV" with Robin Williams, the acclaimed television movie "Augusta Gone", "Dreamcatcher", series appearances on "Kyle XY", "Reunion", "Cold Squad" and "The Outer Limits".

Giacomo Baessato and Robin Williams during filming of "RV"

She's all grown up now, but it wasn't so long ago that Amanda Crew was a part of the Tarlington Training Professional Showcase Program (2001-2002). Amanda's years of training has paid off with a successful film and television career. You've seen her in "She's The Man", "Final Destination 3", "John Tucker Must Die" and "Smallville".

She is also a series regular on the CTV program "Whistler". Continued success, Amanda!

Amanda Crew (second from left) from the film "She's The Man"