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QuietOnSet Newsletter - Monday, August 31, 2009

 
 

Info Update # 25, August 31, 2009
Latest News Featured Article Casting Board Film Competitions Select State

Hi Guys

I love getting feedback from all the QOS readers who are out there "doing it". It really motivates me not to be lazy as being an actor can be quite a lonely profession.
Lots of time going to classes, practicing, reading etc. But it is only when you are on set that you feel you are part of a team. The opportunities to get "on set" can be few and far between so it is great to hear how every one is going.

Keep sending me your bits of news - I love it.

Congrats to Damien Noyce, he has been a QOS reader for some time now. His update is below.

Heaps of audition notices in - guys make sure you have good headshots and your e-pitches are professional. That is the first step in landing a short film gig, which in turn is part of the process of building your cv.

If you don't know how to E-Pitch, pick up a copy of Fast Track Your Career from the bookstore, there are samples there.

Have a great week,

Cheers
Lee

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Latest Quiet On Set News

Congratulations to Damien Noyce - Quiet On Set Reader
Hi Lee

Just thought I'd drop you a line...

I had an incredibly successful time at the 13th Annual World Championships of Performing Arts in LA!!! Bringing home 5 gold medals, 1 bronze, 2 overall Champion wins, Grand Champion finalist for the WCOPA tv show, an industry award, an offer to study at the New York Conservatory, offers from Hollywood agents and managers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This was truly an amazing experience! Everything moved at the speed of light!

The break up of the awards and medals I received:
Special gold medal for the finalist WCOPA tv special.
Gold Medal Industry Award (out of the 1000 contestants they only give out 50, which means that judges thought you were incredibly marketable and see a big future for you career).
Overall Champion in Vocal Broadway 25 years and up.
Overall Champion in Vocal Opera 25 years and up.
Gold Medal for Male Acting Comical 25-29 years .
Gold Medal for Male Vocal Broadway 25-29 years.
Gold Medal for Male Vocal Opera 25-29 years.
Bronze Medal for Male Acting Dramatic 25-29 years.

Considering I only entered 2 sections in both the vocal and acting categories and most entered the maximum, I had an extremely successful run!!!

The Australian team brought home:
2009 Senior Grand Champion of the World.
2 Senior Grand Champion wins.
9 overall category wins.
16 Gold.
21 Silver.
10 Bronze.
2 Industry Awards.

To read more in depth information go to: http://damiennoyce.com.au/blog.html

For more information about the competition:
WCOPA main website

http://www.worldchampionships.tv/site2010/

The next stage now is to work out where to go from here.
What lies ahead home in Australia?
The US Visa and money situation to get back there to work?
At least I have a lot to look forward to!!!
With kindest regards,

Damien Noyce http://www.damiennoyce.com.au

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Actors [Male] Needed Urgently for Short Film - 31 August 2009
Melbourne,VIC
Art-Drama Short FIlm, run approx 15 mins The film is being produced by final year creative media students(Postgrad) at RMIT.

CHARACTERS:
Zac (Zachary)(17) - Male, aged 15 to 20 A teenage boy who loves in music. Taciturn character and charming.

-Ray(19) - Zac's close friend, Male, aged 16 to 20 from Victoria. Another teenage boy. He loves music and skateboards. Good build, self-assured and looks older than Zac.

Don Quixote - 4 actors required - 30 August 2009
Sydney,NSW
We are still looking for 4 actors (2M/2F) to form the Company of actors in this new adaptation of Don Quixote.

Note: This is a very physical show which includes several stage fights (professionally choreographed). All actors are therefore required to be physically fit.

This production will be staged at Castlecrag's Haven Amphitheatre (outdoor venue) in Nov/Dec 2009

LUST four characters - 28 August 2009
Sydney,NSW
A short sexploitation genre piece which looks at deception, lies and big breasts.

The film is a homage to exploitation cinema and centers around four characters and their intermingled love/lust relationships. It will be shot in Sydney over three days in late September/early October.

2 x male, 2 x female characters: details in members area.

The House of Bernarda Alba - Theatre - 27 August 2009
Sydney,NSW
Character: Female play 40yrs.
We are looking for an experienced actress able to play 40, who will be the oldest of a family of five daughters.

By Federico Garcia Lorca
Translated by Barry Nielsen
Directed by Barry Nielsen

Ryan's Goal - Teen Males - 24 August 2009
Melbourne,VIC
Looking for 2 x 14 year old boys.
Shoot will be over 3 consecutive days in Melbourne during Sept school hols.

Ryan's Goal is a health educational video developed by doctors aimed at tackling the issue of teenage obesity.

PAID WORK -AUDITIONS - THEATRE - 19 August 2009
All States,0
REQUIRED:
Principal Girls & Boys - must sing/move/act well Male & Female actors/singers for comedic character roles

The producer of Australia's most professional, entertaining, intense and life changing musical theatre for young people is auditioning again! This is not just dinky di 'kids shows', this is very full on highly skilled work for only the best singers and actors.
MUST BE 18 YEARS AND OVER - FULL TIME PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT PAID WORK

Paid Work - Presenters - TVC's - 19 August 2009
Sydney - Northern Beaches,NSW
We are looking for new male and female presenters between 30 - 65 years to become part of our small team as presenters on daytime television commercials.

PAID WORK -Extras Required - TVC's - Northern Beaches - 19 August 2009
Sydney,0
We are looking for extras between the ages of 7 - 65 years to become part of our small team for daytime television commercials.

We create a wide variety of direct response, advertorial and infomercial TVC's.

Idun's Apples - RMIT Final Assesment Project - 9 August 2009
Melbourne,VIC
Film festival intention. Professional atmosphere.

Characters Required:
Loki: Male, aged 18 to 21. Caucasian. negative hero (neither good nor bad) hair - brown/dark, mid long. persona - shifty, scheming and spiteful.
Idun: Females, aged 18 to 20. Caucasian. sub heroine (innocent, young) hair - blonde, long. persona - youthful, quiet.
Loki (female): Females, aged 18 to 21. Caucasian. negative hero (neither good nor bad) hair - brown/dark, mid long. persona - shifty, scheming and spiteful, awkward.
Thiassi: Males, aged 18 to 22. Caucasian antagonist (the bad guy) hair - brown/black, short persona - frightening.
Bragi: Males, aged 19 to 22. Caucasian. minor role. hair - short. persona - outgoing.

Win a TV presenting role! - 28 July 2009
National Search,0
TVSN is Shopping for a STAR

WIN $20,000 CASH, $30,000 in prizes and a 3-month TV presenting job on TVSN!

PAID WORK -Human Statue -Body art - 20 July 2009
Sydney CBD,NSW
Human Statue Makeup Academy is Australia's leading event companies known for their creativity in makeup and Body painting.

XIMOUS - Sex in the Stone Age - 18 October 2008
Melbourne,VIC
Csaw Production - For c31 air time.

Now casting for Females and males - for Channel 31 TV viewing - every saturday night 10.30 pm.

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New South Wales Courses | What's On?

Courses

Actors, Directors & Filmmakers- 2-day workshop with award winning Director, Mark Piper (Home and Away, All Saints, Always Greener, Water Rats).
Byron Bay Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th September 2009.

Sydney Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October 2009


Give yourself a cutting edge - hone your craft as an actor, gain an understanding of how film and television drama is made, and develop the skills you need to be part of a creative team. At this 2 day intensive workshop presented by award winning Director, Mark Piper (Home and Away, All Saints, Always Greener, Water Rats), 14 participants will shoot 14 scenes, with each participant being given the opportunity to act, direct, operate camera and rotate through the various roles of a film and television set crew.

In addition to Mark Piper's tuition, guest industry professionals will present to you on aspects of acting, screenwriting and editing. Previous Guests include Brandon Young - Chubbuck method, Sam Atwell (Home & Away - Eric Morris method), Andrea Moor (Practical Aesthetics), Paul Godard (Home and Away), Chris Haywood (Actor / Filmmaker), Dean Frances (Actor / Filmmaker / Editor), Danny Raco (Home & Away)

Sam Atwell has been confirmed as a guest for this Sydney workshop.

Each participant will receive a free copy of Mark Pipers Actors, Directors and Filmmakers handbook, and a DVD copy of their performance pieces.

Cost $550 for two days

Testimonials from Sydney August 2009 Workshop
"Hey Mark thanks so much for the brilliant weekend. I have gotten so much out of it and saw some incredible acting too. Thanks again and let me know how i can comment for you business as there is much to say. :)
Was great catching up with you again too your a cool guy and had us entertained all weekend which really helps when we are trying to push through new hurdles in new environments. You made it so much easier! Your a professional Mark.
Thanks again"
RS

"Hi Mark, I just want to thank you again for a wonderful weekend. It really got my juices flowing. I hope you enjoyed it as much as everybody else did. Take care." MC

"Thank you so much Mark! I had such a wonderful weekend. Once I got home I
was able to analyse my performance, and identify the instances where I had a
substitution and inner monologue and more importantly - where I didn't! Now
I have some direction and clarity around what I need to work on." Tanya

"Mark, thanks again for an immensely inspiring weekend, I don't even know those words encompass what I got from your course. Good luck with what comes next."


Contact markpiper@ozemail.com.au
www.markpiper.com
Mark Piper
+61 (0) 414 88 888 4
www.markpiper.com

Independent Feature Filmmaking Course 2009
**Limited Places**

The ultimate Indie Feature Filmmakers course is here for a limited time! A great opportunity to experience and learn the comprehensive filmmaking process - as well as earning a full credit on a Feature Film that will be released internationally.

10 Lecture nights - Expert guest tutors - one great location - and 21 days of filmmaking on an actual Feature Film Production! You gain knowledge and practical experience all within 2 months and for one low price! Learn the tips and tricks of filmmaking to make your production look a million dollars! - see site for full details and enrolment...!

What you will gain - Comprehensive workbooks on practical learning in all facets of filmmaking (shorts or Features); Topics include -

1. Scripting - story creation, timing, costing, drafting.
2. Budgeting - expenses, allocation, reductions, taxable's.
3. Camera/s & Sound - What is best? Why?
4. Lighting - What is best? Why?
5. Casting - How? Where? Why? Contracts?
6. Locations - where? When? Contracts?
7. Directing - How? Who? Tips & traps!
8. Producing - How? Who? Tips & traps!
9. Art Design/Set Design - How? Who? Tips & traps!
10. Make up & Hair - How? Who? Tips & traps!
11. Costumes & Props - How? Who? Tips & traps!
12. Accounting & Insurance - What is best? Where to get advice? Why use it?
13. Editing/Music Composing - Who? What to do? Do it the best?
14. Post-production - What is really involved?
15. Marketing & Distribution - Who? Where? How? When?

Much more included - 250 page workbooks - 80 production document templates including the ultimate scriptwriting template! You also receive a Full film credit, letter of recommendation from producers for future working in filmmaking & a further Certificate of Acknowledgement from FilmFunding Australia.

For application & full details - email now - course@filmfund.com.au


COURSE LOCATION
The Seaborn room at The Independent Theatre in North Sydney - Tea and coffee included along with stimulating conversations and DVD samples to discuss and critique! See website - http://theindependent.org.au/venues/seaborn-room/

Production dates -10-Oct to 7-Nov
21 days- Scheduled


From the 10th October through to 5th November (21 days approx) - you will work on the production set of the feature film The Birth of Anna Armstrong with credit on film as an Assistant to the department you desire learning more in depth knowledge about.

You will work alongside professional mentors and cast/crew members to enhance your CV credibility in films & uncover what is really involved in making a Feature Film from idea to end!

COURSE COST
Request your full application and information pack today! Exciting opportunity that includes YOU working on an actual Feature Film Production!

WAS $2,950 Inc GST
NOW $1850 inc GST

Late booking BONUS - Book Now
www.indiefeaturescourse.com.au

WIN the chance to make your own fully funded feature film - book now for your chance to become a real filmmaker today!



PRESENTERS WORKSHOP with Toni Pearen
TONI HIGGINBOTHAM is a leading casting director in Australia. With over twenty years experience - the last ten owning her own agency - Toni has a reputation for obtaining results by looking beyond the traditional means of casting. Through her time as Casting Director at the ABC, her work on A Country Practice and E Street, as well as the hundreds of TV commercials she has cast, Toni has developed strong relationships with the pool of high-profile Australian actors. She has helped launch the careers of international stars, casting actor CATE BLANCHETT in her first TV role and model MEGAN GALE in her first on-screen performance.

Toni works nationally and internationally on Film and Television projects, specialising in TVC campaigns and presenting roles for major networks. She is offering you the unique opportunity to participate in a one day intensive workshop for Presenters. In an
intimate studio environment you will be given the chance to practise scripts in front of the camera with playback facilities and professional feedback. Participants will learn practical skills and camera technique essential to the working Presenter, and work on refining craft and talents.
Class will cover:
- Preparation, Voice and Body work, Grooming;
- Maximising screentest and industry opportunities;
- Improvisation, interview, script analysis;
- Camera technique;
- Industry tips;
- An understanding of all Presenting genres (ie Lifestyle, Game Show, Vox Pop)

About Toni Pearen.. Toni Pearen, the versatile host of Australia's Funniest Home Video Show. Not new to the limelight, Pearen is a natural talent and has proven to be a fantastic addition to the Nine Network's on-camera line-up. While continuing her music career, Pearen is determined to entertain audiences across the globe. Pearen has previously hosted Red Music Television, Video Smash Hits and Coca-Cola Take 40 TV. Having spent five years in Los Angeles, where she signed as singer/songwriter with Chrysalis Music, she returned to Australia in 2002.

The Presenting Workshop will be facilitated by industry tutors, with final screentests showcased to Toni Higginbotham Casting. DVD's will be kept on file for future reference.

Where: Upper Level 57, Queen Street
Woollahra NSW 2025 (Ph) 02 9328 6166
When: Thursday 3RD SEPTEMBER 2009
Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Cost: $330.00 including GST

The Incredible Power of Song to Inspire your World.
Voice Coach in association with Lisa Schouw and Peter Bailey present:

The Incredible Power of Song to Inspire your World.


Ever wanted to sing, but were told not to?
Think you are a pop star ...in the shower?
Did you know that everyone can sing and being tone deaf is a rare condition?


UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Corporate Team Challenge AND Public 6 Week Intensive.


Corporate Team Challenge
Don't Wing it, Sing it!
Why?
* What a way to bond and elevate team morale!
* The performance techniques in singing will help hone your public speaking presence
* Experience delivering a message through story and by heart

How?
* Team Choir Challenge: 4 weekly sessions, 1 performance
* 1 Day Team Workshop: up to 20 per team with a group performance at the end of the day
* 6 week intensive: 8 people, intensive group training, solo performances
* 1 Hour Sing Off: Kick off event or conference showstopper. Get the entire room singing for their supper.

My experience was profound.
My "block" with singing had always been that I thought I sounded terrible. The course taught me that how I sounded was irrelevant. I just had to learn to get out of the way of myself, and express my feelings. The audience reacts by feeling the same way; a kind of involuntary sympathy. This insight powerfully translated into other aspects of my life, particularly my professional life.
I would recommend the course to anyone.
I loved it.
Barrister, Sydney
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Public Workshops
Back by popular demand... 6 Week Intensive

BEGINNERS
Monday Nights 6.30 - 9pm
Course Dates: October 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, November 2nd, 9th
Performance: 16th November
Capacity: 8 maximum
Cost: $550 (+ GST)


ADVANCED
Wednesday Nights 6.30 - 9pm
Course Dates: October 21st, 28th, November 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
Performance: 2nd December
Capacity: 8 maximum

Cost: $550 (+ GST)

I don't know what happened on Monday night, but it was magical hearing everyone sing for the first time. This is such a wonderful experience. I am so excited to be apart of it!
Thank you Lisa and Peter.
Happy Singing!
Brand Consultant, Sydney


BOOK NOW - ourses fill quickly

For more information and bookings,
contact Kaylee on kaylee@voicecoach.net or 0410 438 575

What's On

AFTRS Open Days - Sep 5 & 6 Australian Film Television and Radio School
Interested in learning more about what's on offer at Australia's national screen arts and broadcast School in 2010?

AFTRS is hosting its annual OPEN DAYS in Sydney - Saturday September 5 & Sunday September 6 from 10am to 3pm - both days.

Applications for AFTRS 2010 courses open on September 1, so now is the time to explore your options.

What you will find and can do at AFTRS OPEN DAYS:

+ Course information booths - talk to AFTRS teaching staff about the course you are interested in
+ Radio studio drop in zone - drop in chat to AFTRS Radio teaching staff and check out the amazing gear
+ LAMP (Laboratory of Advanced Media Production) drop in zone - drop in chat to AFTRS Digital Media teaching staff and get inspired by the latest in multi platform, animation, game design, virtual worlds and much more
+ Short n sweet - pull up a beanbag and watch some award winning AFTRS films
+ Back of house 'sneak peek' - take a behind the scenes look at the scale of our studios complete with sets ready for a shoot
+ AFTRS Library - open and ready to dazzle you with information about our fantastic resources
+ AFTRS Student Services - open and on hand to assist with information about applying to AFTRS
+ Talk: Around the World on 80 screens by AFTRS Distribution Manager Ruth Saunders (Saturday Only)
and
+ Specific course presentations every half hour...

One weekend only!
FREE

Go to www.aftrs.edu.au for the full run down

ANYTHING GOES
Music and Lyrics by COLE PORTER

This romantic comedy is packed with song, dance, and witty farce and set aboard a luxury liner sailing from New York to England in the 1930s. Come join the passengers, crew and stowaways of the S.S. American to enjoy some light-hearted fun!

Featuring Cole Porter's beloved songs, including:

YOU'RE THE TOP * IT'S DE-LOVELY * ANYTHING GOES * BLOW, GABRIEL, BLOW * I GET A KICK OUT OF YOU

The exciting news is that we are now back at our home in a refurbished air-conditioned hall at:

Eastwood Uniting Church
16 Lakeside Road, Eastwood

September 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 & 19 at 8pm
September 12 & 19 at 2pm

Adults $20, Pensioners $15
Children (16 and under) $12

Tickets: (02) 8061 7195 or book online with seat availability at www.eucms.org.au

EUCMS' proceeds support various local and overseas charities

BOOK NOW!!!!!

Queensland Courses | What's On?

Courses

MUSIC DIRECTING - Make your station's music log rock!
HURRY LAST CHANCE TO APPLY!!!!

Brisbane - 12 & 13 September

A Music Director's job is one of the most
exciting and popular in Radio.

The learning opportunities provided in this
course will encourage those who have some
music programming experience to expand their
skills and learn to operate one of the
industry's most used music rotation systems -
Selector.

During this course participants will:

Hear from leaders in music and programming,
as well as music company reps, to see how
music directing fits into the programming big
picture and how to use the music to support
and promote your stations brand an overall objectives.
Be challenged to learn the intricate operational
techniques of Selector and undertake practical
exercises in categorising, loading and rotating
song data as well as outputting schedules.
Have a lot of fun working with industry colleagues
and guest lecturers who are as passionate about music
as you are.

Want to know what others thought of the course?

"I have a new perspective on my role,
and how to tackle it more effectively."
Callum Jones Program Director 107.3 LIFE FM

"The Radio Music Directors course gave excellent practical examples of the role of a Music Director, and how to improve skills and fine tune the sound of the radio station. The guest lecturers gave an excellent insight into how they apply to themselves to the role, their working relationship with the PD or MD, and gave excellent practical tips on programming
music for a radio station. Thoroughly enjoyed it and would encourage other people involved in an MD position to do it, to gain new skills and reinforce existing knowledge."
Julian Schubert Music Director 96.5 FM Family Radio

Course Presenter:Andrew Very
*Started in radio at the age of 14 working on community radio in Taree and Forster

*Studied the Graduate Diploma of Commercial Radio Broadcasting full time course in 1999

*Worked at 2WS and 96.1 in Sydney post AFTRS

*Then Triple M Sydney as producer for nationally syndicated night show

*Triple M Melbourne as afternoon announcer and assistant music director

*B105 Brisbane afternoon announcer/music director/assistant program director

*Triple M Brisbane announcer/assistant program director/music director

*KOFM and NXFM Newcastle - Group Program Director

*1029 Hot Tomato Gold Coast - Program Director

Cost: $600

Closing Date for Applications Friday 28 August

Apply Now!

Screenwriters - How To Break Into Hollywood From Brisbane
If you want to get the inside track on how to get your screenplay from page to screen, then don't miss this exhilarating workshop with award-winning US writer/producer Paul Margolis.

In contrast to other screenwriting gurus, Paul is a successful working screenwriter with nearly 30 years in the industry trenches - he has seen it all, worked with some of the best, and successfully negotiated his way through the minefield of studios, agents, producers and directors.

Paul's seminar is specifically designed for Australian screenwriters who want to create emotionally powerful stories with universal appeal while expanding their opportunities outside the Australian film market. Having a good story is not enough - Paul shows you how to develop a personalised strategy for selling your script including designing a pitch that will make US agents and producers say "Yes!"

If you're serious about becoming a successful, working screenwriter with a stake in the US market, then you can't afford to miss "How To Break Into Hollywood"!

When: 6 October 2009, 7 - 9pm
Where: QPIX, 33A Logan Rd, Woolloongabba, Brisbane
Cost: $75 full / $65 industry concession (QPIX, Open Channel, Metro Screen, MRC, FTI, ADG, AWG, SPAA & VWC members)

"Paul Margolis is one of the best professional screenwriters in the business. If you get the rare opportunity to learn from this guy, I would strongly suggest that you grab it."
JOHN TRUBY, Hollywood script consultant and author of The Anatomy of Story and Truby's Blockbuster Software

"Paul Margolis is a rarity - a very successful working screenwriter who is also able to deliver the principles and pitfalls of screenwriting in a way that is lucid, entertaining and inspiring. His class is a must - a "from the trenches" approach to the craft and business of writing movies and television that is guaranteed to improve your work, and to speed you to success."
MICHAEL HAUGE, Hollywood script consultant and author of Writing Screenplays That Sell and Selling Your Story in 60 Seconds

For bookings & info go to http://www.margolisworkshops.com
or email.
Email:margolisworkshops@gmail.com

www.margolisworkshops.com

What's On

Have your script or treatment professionally developed for FREE - QPIX and PFTC
QPIX and the Pacific Film and Television Commission have an extraordinary opportunity for Queensland film and TV writers, writer/producers and documentary makers.

Have your script or treatment professionally developed for FREE by a panel of industry experts.

Applications are now open for short dram and/or feature film scripts and/or documentary treatments for the PFTC/QPIX intensive script and treatment development program.

The best scripts and treatments will be developed with the writer/producer/documentary maker and a team of screen industry specialists to develop their scripts and treatments for the professional commercial film and TV markets.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE NEXT MONDAY (31st August). Applications are free. Entry to this program is competitive but if you have a great concept or script be sure to apply!

Email:qpix@qpix.org.au

www.qpix.org.au

The Pilot Project - National Television Festival 14th of November 2009
The Pilot Project is a national television festival and is the first of its kind in Australia. The highlight of the event will be the screenings of a range of unbroadcast television pilot episodes from around the country.

Held in Brisbane on the 14th of November 2009, the festival brings television enthusiasts, television creators and television executives together, for one excellent afternoon of programs that should be on television. For More information about the festival or details on how to submit content please visit our website. Hurry, entries close October 1st!

www.the-pilot-project.com

Victoria Courses

Courses

Screenwriters - How To Break Into Hollywood From Melbourne
In Hollywood, screenwriters fall into two categories - produced and unproduced. If you want to get the inside track on how to get your screenplay from page to screen, then don't miss this exhilarating two-day seminar with award-winning US writer/producer Paul Margolis.

In contrast to other screenwriting gurus, Paul is a successful working screenwriter with nearly 30 years in the industry trenches - he has seen it all, worked with some of the best, and successfully negotiated his way through the minefield of studios, agents, producers and directors.

Paul's seminar is specifically designed for Australian screenwriters who want to create emotionally powerful stories with universal appeal while expanding their opportunities outside the Australian film market. Having a good story is not enough - Paul shows you how to develop a personalised strategy for selling your script including designing a pitch that will make US agents and producers say "Yes!"

If you're serious about becoming a successful, working screenwriter with a stake in the US market, then you can't afford to miss "How To Break Into Hollywood"!

When: 10 - 11 October 2009
Where: VCA, 234 St Kilda Road, Melbourne
Cost: $330 full / $300 industry concession (Open Channel, Metro Screen, QPIX, MRC, FTI, ADG, AWG, SPAA & VWC members)

"Paul Margolis is one of the best professional screenwriters in the business. If you get the rare opportunity to learn from this guy, I would strongly suggest that you grab it."
JOHN TRUBY, Hollywood script consultant and author of The Anatomy of Story and Truby's Blockbuster Software

"Paul Margolis is a rarity - a very successful working screenwriter who is also able to deliver the principles and pitfalls of screenwriting in a way that is lucid, entertaining and inspiring. His class is a must - a "from the trenches" approach to the craft and business of writing movies and television that is guaranteed to improve your work, and to speed you to success."
MICHAEL HAUGE, Hollywood script consultant and author of Writing Screenplays That Sell and Selling Your Story in 60 Seconds

For bookings & info go to http://www.margolisworkshops.com
or email
Email:margolisworkshops@gmail.com

www.margolisworkshops.com

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QuietOnSet Newsletter - Wednesday, August 12, 2009

 

Quiet On Set - Big Announcement
Lat est News Featured Article Casting Board Film Competitions Select State

Hi Guys

It has taken some time but we have finally done it!!!

The last few weeks of auditions have been the tipping point for me - I am just so over whelmed by the number of talented actors out there - WITHOUT agent representation.

I have seen submissions from hundreds of actors who have excellent training, showreels, great looks and experience, and yet they haven't got an agent. Honestly, we have discovered the most amazing fresh new talent and faces over the last month.

For the past 7 years, we have been submitting those actors for auditions on a "job by job" basis, just as part of the service provided by Quiet On Set and as part of the goodwill we offer to the acting community.

We have become recognised by Casting Directors as a source of new faces and talent, discovering those actors that have not yet found their way to main stream Talent Agencies.

So - I am proud to announce the launch of QUIET ON SET TALENT - a NATIONAL full service Talent Agency.

We have been taking submissions from talented kids for some time, but we are now set up with the resources to manage the Talent Agency side of Quiet On Set on a larger scale.

If you are looking for representation, please fill in the registration form, which you can access by clicking on the Quiet On Set Talent logo on the left.

If you have more questions about Quiet On Set Talent - you can visit the Agency Website.
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PAID WORK - Demonstration Video - Female Role - 12 August 2009
Sydney,NSW
Short product demonstration video.

The product to be demonstrated is an innovative, new domestic mop/cleaning system. Suit female between the ages of 20 and 55. Speaking is not necessary. There is no script and minimal acting required.

Short film- Drama-Love story 'Out Here' - 10 August 2009
Sydney,NSW
Adam- Country Boy - 18 to 28yrs.
Height: 165cm-185cm , Weight: Average build
Hair Colour: Blonde - (Partial nudity required)

Brody- Adam's Boyfriend - 18 to 28yrs
Height: 165cm-185cm , Weight: Average build
Hair Colour: Blonde/Brunette

Idun's Apples - RMIT Final Assesment Project - 9 August 2009
Melbourne,VIC
Film festival intention. Professional atmosphere.

Characters Required:
Loki: Male, aged 18 to 21. Caucasian. negative hero (neither good nor bad) hair - brown/dark, mid long. persona - shifty, scheming and spiteful.
Idun: Females, aged 18 to 20. Caucasian. sub heroine (innocent, young) hair - blonde, long. persona - youthful, quiet.
Loki (female): Females, aged 18 to 21. Caucasian. negative hero (neither good nor bad) hair - brown/dark, mid long. persona - shifty, scheming and spiteful, awkward.
Thiassi: Males, aged 18 to 22. Caucasian antagonist (the bad guy) hair - brown/black, short persona - frightening.
Bragi: Males, aged 19 to 22. Caucasian. minor role. hair - short. persona - outgoing.

A Difficult Birth - Student Short Film - 7 August 2009
Sydney, Surry Hills,0
A Short drama about a difficult child birth taking place on new years eve. Set in a clinic in Sydney

Characters Required:
Peter - The Ex. - Males, aged 30 to 40 Caroline - The Mother
Female, aged 40 to 50
Simon - The Doctor - Male, aged 50 to 60.

Seaworthy - RMIT SHORT FILM - 6 August 2009
Melbourne,VIC
Characters:

Jack, a 7-10 year old boy
Nathan, his 18 year old brother.
Mum, a 40-45 year old woman.
Dad, a 40-50 year old man.

Short film - premiering at Chauvel Paddington - 5 August 2009
Sydney,NSW
A chance to be part of a Short Film for a Master's major work (College of Fine Arts, UNSW).
We will be filming with an experienced crew and quality camera's and equipment (Full 1080p HD).
The short-film will be premiering at the Chauvel Cinema, Paddington in November. A DVD of the short film will be sent out to over 2000 potential employers, agency's, Film Festivals, Production companies, etc.

Call for Actors - Independant Theatre Co. - 31 July 2009
Sydney,NSW
Independent theatre company subtlenuance needs six actors for its production of "Before the Embrace", a new comedy by critically acclaimed playwright Paul Gilchrist.

We are looking for 3 female actors [stage age 20 -35] and three male actors [stage age 25 - 35].
All actors will require the ability to play comedy. Production dates are 5/10/09 to 24/10/09 at the Newtown Theatre.

PAID WORK - TV Presenters - 28 July 2009
Sydney,NSW
Fresh faces required for Television presenter and interviewer/reporting roles.

Vibrant and well presented individuals with a keen interest in sport will have opportunities for both cable & free to air programs.

Position may include weekend work and Interstate travel.

Win a TV presenting role! - 28 July 2009
National Search,0
TVSN is Shopping for a STAR

WIN $20,000 CASH, $30,000 in prizes and a 3-month TV presenting job on TVSN!

PAID WORK - Feature Film - 20 July 2009
Melbourne,VIC
Seeking 3 Lead Actors and Supporting Players for New York University Student Film to be shot in and around Torquay, Victoria - November 2009.

Susie (40's) Beautiful but weary, a fading flame.
Stuart (15-17 or Older to play Teen) Unhappy that his parents are divorced. A good head on his shoulders but looking to rebel.
Pauly (15-19 or Older to play Teen). Serious. Gentle. Carries a burden upon his shoulders.

Also seeking:
Gary (40's) - Susie's Ex-Husband, Coastal Man.
Officer Bryant (40's) - Police Officer.
Officer Tom (20's) - Rookie Cop.
Gas Station Attendant (Teen) - Speaking Role.
Teen Girls - 3 Interesting Teenage Girls for Speaking Roles.
Gang of Boys - 5 to 8 Teen boys for Speaking Roles.

Theatre Auditions-'Be part of Australian theatre history' - 20 July 2009
Melbourne,0
CEL Productions Presents...
New Beginnings : MELBOURNE BOYS 2
Based On A True Story
By JC La Fontaine

Please note: ONLY ONE ROLE HAS BEEN CAST THERE ARE 11 OTHERS AVAILABLE and all roles will receive an equal share of profit.

November 2009 - ONE WEEK SEASON
7 SHOWS - Northcote Town Hall
A PROFIT - SHARE PRODUCTION

Please prepare a monologue suitable for your desired character, or feel free to prepare one that is open and displays range to show off. We want to cast the best people in the show, personality is everything and encourage risks so don't be safe - for example if you normally play sweet go for an angry role. Previous experience while great, will only be used as a reference because to us at CEL you are only as good as the audition you present. Which means if you've been waiting for your chance this could be it.

PAID WORK -Human Statue -Body art - 20 July 2009
Sydney CBD,NSW
Human Statue Makeup Academy is Australia's leading event companies known for their creativity in makeup and Body painting.

XIMOUS - Sex in the Stone Age - 18 October 2008
Melbourne,VIC
Csaw Production - For c31 air time.

Now casting for Females and males - for Channel 31 TV viewing - every saturday night 10.30 pm.

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