 
 
| |  | Hi Guys
Plenty of great courses happening and castings.
The casting process is full on and you need to be actor ready.
Actors needs the basic tools of a great headshot, an email address that is identifiable to them. Example, hottestlegsonmars@hotmail.com DOES NOT WORK. However leedonehue@hotmail.com DOES WORK. You need to have your name in your email address for your acting work.
On the note of photo's try to have a few to chose from and use the appropriate one for the job you are submitting to.
A casual shot, a shot of you in a suit, a shot of you looking funny ( if you do), a shot of you looking as the bad guy. Casting is VERY look specific so try to match your headshots with the types of character you look like.
If you have dreadlocks and a beard, you most likely won't be cast as a bank manager or financial planner, so you probably won't need suit shots, however, you could be druggie guy - sick looking, snowboarder guy - healthy, back packer - smelly (lol), rock concert goer - grungy. So you see there are so many different characters within the look of a person with dreadlocks.
For women, does your face have empathy, - nurses, mums, shoppers, financial companies.
Are you younger rock chick, or are you bridesmaid - which is generally fresh faced. Are you friendly like a shop assistant, bank teller.
These are the types of characters we get asked to submit so make sure you have a selection of headshots that fit your look and the characters you would represent.
There are some great castings on the board - increase your chances of landing the gig by doing a good submission or E-Pitch. If you don't know how to e-pitch, pick up a copy of Fast Track Your Career - from our bookstore, there are samples there. It is an ezine and we can shoot it out to you today.
Have a great week
Lee
| | | |  Latest Quiet On Set News
| | | | TOP | | | Big, Polynesian actors - independent feature. - 28 February 2010
Sydney,NSW
Two big (or relatively big) male actors of Pacific Islander appearance wanted for Independent Feature film to be shot in Sydney's west by a young, award-winning director. Paid Work - Seymour Centre play - 26 February 2010
Sydney,NSW
We are looking for an actor who can play an Australian barman and also a funny grandmother. Performance dates are the 29th and 30th of April in Springwood, and from the 4th to the 8th of March in the Seymour Centre. PAID WORK - Children's musical - 23 February 2010
Sydney,NSW
Casting for 1 x Male Singer for April Season. 10 Performances. This is a children's musical production so performers MUST be able to deal with large numbers of young audience members. This may involve spontaneous improvisation and interaction with the children. There will also be a basic level of dancing involved. We are also intending on filming a TV pilot episode, so we will be taking preference to actors who will be available for filming in October this year. Auditions - Of Mice and Men - Theatre - 21 February 2010
Sydney,NSW
We are now taking expressions of interest for upcoming auditions. Characters:
9 male actors, including 1 African-American actor, age ranging from 20's to early 60's. State of Mine - Short Film - 17 February 2010
Sydney,NSW
We are holding auditions for a short film to be made for festival release. Roles:
DANIEL (lead): early to mid 20's, a handsome yet, everyday looking guy. He goes through a lot in a very short period of time. (Intimate scene with Rachel- no nudity req). RACHEL (supporting): early to mid 20's. Daniel's on-again, off-again girlfriend. An intelligent girl with poise but also an easy-going side. (intimate scene wit Daniel- no nudity) STARWALKER astronaut reality TV show - 29 November 2009
Any / All All states/cities,0
Open call for entrants for new reality tv show STARWALKER, a worldwide search for two "citizen astronauts". Show is simulcasting north and south hemisphere. Applicants must be 18 years or over, able to provide medical certificate certifying basic fitness level and be prepared and able to travel at relatively short notice. | | TOP | | | Film Competitions QPIX's Call For Short Film Scripts
QPIX is putting the call out to all writers to put the finishing touches on your short film scripts together as QPIX will be accepting scripts for the 2010 initiatives opportunities from next Friday 12th February. Closing date will be 19th March. All submissions must meet the QPIX guidelines to be eligible for consideration.
The guidelines will go up on the QPIX website next week. To be instantly updated when the guidelines go up on the QPIX website join QPIX on Twitter or Facebook. Alerts will be sent out through these social networking sites.
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www.twitter.com/QPIX | | TOP | | State By State | | New South Wales | Courses | What's On? | | Courses Film Makers Workshop - Templar Film School
Our workshops are boutique and intimate with only 6 participants at a time so that each individual gain one on one time with either Jeff Purser or myself to look at:
Where you are in their career
Where you want to be in their career
How to get your foot in the film & TV industry door
The do' & do nots in the industry and much more
Raising Government, Private & sponsorship/product placement money
Pitching a project
Producing/Writing a script - how to, what sells, how to get government money to fund your drafts
These intense weekend workshops are designed around the individual so that they gain as much information as possible to stimulate & motivate their career or fast track their projects & ideas.
The first confirmed booking will receive a free 30 minute consultation with the producers before the course starts.
Course dates: 27 Feb - 28 Feb
Email:
ranko@templarfilms.com.au
www.templarfilms.com.au Jane Campion Masterclass and Seminar
The ADG is thrilled to be presenting a two-part event with esteemed director Jane Campion. This includes a seminar / screening of the documentary, Working with Jane followed by Q & A with director Paolo Morabito & Jane Campion. This will be followed by an informal masterclass with Jane Campion for selected ADG members.
Jane Campion has won multiple awards including the Short Film Palme d'Or for Peel. The Piano won the best director award from the Australian Film Institute http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Film_Institute and an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_Award_for_Best_Original_Screenplay as well as another Palme d'Or.
Paola worked with Jane as 2nd Unit director in London on 'Bright Star' and captures the experience of 'Working with Jane' through the eyes of a director's assistant.
Participants are asked to come preprepared with questions to the Seminar.
Date: 6 March 2010.
Time: 10 am
Venue: AFTRS Sydney. (tbc)
130 Bent St, Sydney
www.aftrs.edu.au
The Masterclass will be an intimate session to discuss and review your new project with Jane Campion. Applications are invited from early to mid-career film directors to attend the masterclass by submitting your current CV, a synopsis of your current or intended future project and a director's statement stating what you wish to discuss and gain from the masterclass . We are looking for early to mid-career directors who may be developing or about to commence on a feature film. This masterclass is limited to 10 participants. Preference will be given to ADG members and early applicants. Please send your application marked "Campion masterclass" to rsvp@adg.org.au To purchase your ticket for the screening and Q & A session tickets will be available at www.moshtix.com.au/ from Monday 15th February. Tickets are open to all applicants until capacity is reached.
Seminar fee: $10 ADG members / $15 non members
Masterclass fee: $100 ADG members / $200 non ADG members (including 3 mths membership)
www.adg.org.au Screen Acting For Beginners
Screenwise, Australia's Leading Film and TV School for Actors, has a range of tailored classes and courses that are suitable for anyone wishing to enter the industry or to further their career.
SCREENWISE BEGINNERS - SCREEN ACTING (Early Bird Closing SOON)
THURSDAY EVENINGS FOR 6 WEEKS
Commences: March 4 | Concludes: April 8 2010
Schedule: One night per week for 6 weeks - Thurs 6.30pm to 9.30pm
Tutor: Philip Holder
Price: $605 ($495 Early Bird Discountif PAID in FULL before 18th Feb 2010)
SATURDAY MORNINGS FOR 6 WEEKS
Commences: March 6 | Concludes: April 17 2010 (No class Easter Saturday-3rd April)
Schedule: One morning per week Sat - for six weeks from 9.00am - 12.00pm
Tutor: Actor Philip Holder
Price: $605 ($495 Early Bird Discount if PAID in FULL before 19th Feb 2010)
THURSDAY EVENINGS FOR 6 WEEKS
Commences: April 22 | Concludes: May 27 2010
Schedule: One night per week for 6 weeks - Thurs 6.30pm to 9.30pm
Tutor: Philip Holder
Price: $605 ($495 Early Bird Discount if PAID in FULL before 8th April 2010)
SATURDAY MORNINGS FOR 6 WEEKS
Commences: April 24 | Concludes: May 29 2010
Schedule: One morning per week Sat - for six weeks from 9.00am - 12.00pm
Tutor: Actor Philip Holder
Price: $605 ($495 Early Bird Discount if PAID in FULL before 9th April 2010)
Location: Screenwise Studios 84 - 86 Mary Street Surry Hills NSW
No Audition Required is required for our Beginners workshops.
Bookings 02 9281 4484 | www.screenwise.com.au
Email:info@screenwise.com.au SCREENWISE PRESENTS - LOS ANGELES with GREGORY BERGER-SOBECK in a 2 DAY MASTER INTENSIVE
"The root of the decline in this country (U.S.) started ten years ago with the emergence of "quick fix" acting workshops, or casting workshops, from unqualified teachers, in lieu of serious training. As a result of this, ten years later, the Americans, who seemed to have opted for this quick fix course, now cannot compete on an international market, I believe it is a direct result of the actors focus on what is essential for a sustained career. You hear all the time on how to get ahead in Hollywood by unemployed actors, the conversation does not usually revolve around training.
His New York stage credits include 'Come Back to the Five and Dime Jimmy Dean', 'The Flowing Peach', 'Romeo and Juliet', 'The Admiral Bashful' and 'The Shrewing of Blanco Posnet'. 'Molly', 'Andrew After Dark', 'Much Ado About Nothing', 'Faust', and 'The Colonization'.
Mr Berger was trained and graduated from the prestigious Yale School of Drama. Prior to that he trained at The Circle Square in New York City. After working for many years in New York as an actor, acting teacher, and private coach for stage and film, Gregory A. Berger opened The Berg Studios in Los Angeles, where he has taught approximately for the last ten years and has recently been invited to hold workshops in Stockholm, Sweden and Sydney, Australia.
Regional credits include work at the Yale Repertory Theater and The Yale School of Drama: 'A Midsomer Night's Dream', 'King Lear', 'King John','Measure for Measure', 'Three Sisters', and 'A Ride Across Lake Constance', to name a few. Among his directing credits are 'Dolores and Sisters' at the company of Angels and the west coast premiere of John Ford Noonan's POPPS. He was nominated best film actor at the Los Angeles SOYS Film Festival for the film 'Persona' directed by student Pac Arias, which was also nominated for best drama.
He has been a casting director for the pilot 'Angel Air' and has been commissioned by various managers, Marshak Zachary Management and Alan Ellsweig Management, to direct industry showcases. The showcases have received front coverage articles in 'Backstage West Magazine'.
"The comments in this interview are not to demean American actors in any way. http://www.thebergstudios.com/showcases.html It is simply to point out the value of serious consistent training which I believe is on the decline in this country. This explains why the English and Australian actors seem to be dominating the American market not only in film but now on television (just look at the results of the academy awards this past few years). I do not believe the English are intrinsically more talented at all. They are simply better trained.
When: Sat 6th & Sun 7th March 2010
Where: TBA At: 10.00am - 5.00pm
Cost: $495 (inc GST)
Contact: Sam on (02) 9281 4484 or email info@screenwise.com.au
What's On Opportunity for feature writers
Just two short months ago Limelight International released a call for original pitches for a series of Tele Movies being produced for international sale, inspiring a wave of new thriller ideas from experienced and novice Australian writers alike. The response may have already been fantastic, but Limelight script coordinator Brigitte Allen says to keep the ideas coming.
"This is very much an ongoing process," she says. "Our buyers have people who are constantly reading concepts looking for the few that hit the target. So we can just keep sending them the best submissions. I encourage anyone who can write well for the screen to submit an idea, and anyone who has already submitted - to submit more ideas!"
The ideal opportunity for new, young Australian writers to gain some recognition and work experience, as well as for established writers to think outside the box, Limelight has some advice for anyone dreaming up a concept.
"Follow the brief. Everything we learn about our target market, we pass on to everyone who has shown interest - there are very few openings like this in Australian filmmaking," says Allen. "The guidelines are all there. Writers simply have to be clever, be original, and be true to the genre. If you use your imagination - and follow the basic thriller rules - then you have a good chance."
And there is already proof: Limelight International currently have three Australian writers drafting treatments for American Tele Movies.
"It's very exciting - both for us, and for them," says Allen. "And it's fantastic to be creating projects for the local industry. The fact that it's only been weeks, and already we have ideas being chosen by our overseas buyers to go into development, is an extremely positive result."
Dale Bradley, who heads up production for Limelight, also has some expert advice for writers wishing to submit.
"We don't mind if you're a student or a professional, as long as you carefully consider the international market for these films," says Bradley. "We want very specific American Thriller storylines. Our films sell to almost every country in the world and they need to be universally attractive and relevant."
"And please don't send full scripts," says Allen. "We're only asking for one-page concepts at first - just short, sharp, golden new ideas. One of the best things about this callout is that we have mentors and editors in place to help you through every stage of the writing process, should you gain interest."
Brigitte has prepared a full Writer's Brief that gives the details of the type of script required, the workflow, and all contractual information for successful pitches. At the moment there is no deadline for submissions, but she does say: 'the sooner the better!'
To receive the Writer's Brief please email :Brigitte@limelightinternational.com
www.limelightinternational.com Short+Sweet Sydney 2010
The final week of the preliminary rounds of Short+Sweet Sydney 2010 packs a punch with ten minute plays by two of the world's most celebrated playwrights - Edward Albee and Caryl Churchill.
Tickets $29 / $26 for Top 100 Tuesday Feb 22 to Feb 27 Saturday at 8.00pm at NIDA's Parade Playhouse.
And of course tickets will sell fast, so book online today > or by calling 1300 795 012.
| | | Queensland | What's On? | | What's On 16th annual Rossi's Oscars! charity event
The countdown begins..only 14 sleeps until Rossi's Oscars on the Rooftop! - An event that will see almost as many glittering stars on the rooftop as in the sky!
16th annual Rossi's Oscars! charity event to be held on the stylish Limes Hotel rooftop. We have a spectacular evening planned featuring my co-host Rhonda Burchmore flying in for the night to entertain. One of the night's highlights will be a glamourous Celebrity Fashion Parade starring some of Brisbane's most popular TV and Radio stars showcasing the stunning designs of top fashion designer George Wu and adorned with jewellery by Brisbane's 'Queen of Bling', Chelsea De Luca. This year's event is a Fundraising Supporter for the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF).
I hope you will join us for what is set to be one of the best Rossi's Oscars! yet. It just wouldn't be the same without you!
First release tickets are $99 (until 28th Feb)..$110 thereafter and available by ringing Limes Hotel on (07) 3852 9000.
Thanking you in advance for your invaluable support of this event and the important work of the NBCF.
See you at the Oscars!
- DAMIEN ANTHONY ROSSI
| | | Victoria | Courses | | Courses AFTRS - Creating Success With Your Short Film
So you've shot your film and probably paid for it yourself? What now?
Do you believe your short film and career will take care of itself? Think again. Every year, 1000s of short films get made in Australia alone.
If you want to make it in the industry, you've got to know the ropes.
AFTRS has developed an intensive workshop that will teach you how to utilise every aspect of your film! You can ask questions and get the answers.
Markets, the Festival Circuit, Distribution, International Sales, Revenues, Career Advancement. You need to understand it all. This course is run by Tait Brady (*see bio). Guest speakers include Tony Martin, General Manager of Australia's largest short film sales agency, Short Attention.
When: 13 March 2010
Where: AFTRS Melbourne
Cost: $40
AFTRS Melbourne
Level 4 / 2 Russell Street
Melbourne 3000
Places limited. Book early.
Call us: 9602 8300
Email:infovic@aftrs.edu.au
www.aftrs.edu.au MELBOURNE 2 DAY INTENSIVE ACTING WORKSHOP - MAY 2010
Study the dynamic new technique that will revolutionise your approach to performance and arm you with the skills to take your career to the next level. The Actors Studio Australia's unique, powerful approach draws together techniques from international master teachers including Sanford Meisner (The Meisner Technique), Lee Strasberg (The Method), Constantin Stanislavsky and others. Our step by step approach equips students to harness the raw power of real emotion, personal life experience and honest communication to create a vivid sense of truth on stage or screen.
Over 2 intensive days students will explore the notion of working truthfully in the moment with their fellow actor, seeking to create a deep, personal connection to both scene and scene partner. A combination of exercises will be used to ground participants in an immediate moment of truth, to develop a connection between imagination and emotion and to eradicate bad habits such as "indicating", pretending, falsifying emotion etc. Students will experience our powerful 10 Step Scene Analysis Tool and the workshop will culminate with the performance of short scripted duologue scene providing the opportunity to apply skills learned over the 2 days to a short performance. Each participant will receive an appraisal of the work performed and advice on what they should focus on in terms of developing their craft and career.
TEACHER - Clarence White - Founder & Studio Director of The Actors Studio Australia and the principal architect of the studio's groundbreaking approach. Clarence has over 10 years teaching experience and is one of Australia's leading experts in the techniques of Stanislavsky, Strasberg and Meisner. Clarence has helped actors earn professional roles on series such as ALL SAINTS, WATER RATS, HOME & AWAY, CRASH PALACE and leading Australian and international mini-series such as MY BROTHER JACK and THE GREAT RAID.
WORKSHOP FORMAT: 2 Day Intensive (Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm)
TOPICS COVERED:
What does acting TRUTHFULLY mean?
Observation, Listening & Repetition exercises (Meisner Technique Fundamentals)
Working "IN THE MOMENT"
Truth-based Improvisation
Powerful 10 Point Scene Analysis Tool
Scripted performance
Individual Performance Evaluation
DATES: 1st & 2nd May 2010
VENUE: La Mama Courthouse Theatre - 349 Drummond St, Carlton VIC
COST: $275 (incl GST)
DETAILS: www.actorsstudio.com.au/melbourne/acting_classes_melbourne.html
Clarence White
Studio Director
The Actors Studio Australia
http://www.actorsstudio.com.au
(02) 8812 3522
Mob: 0418 687 372
TV Production workplace opportunities
C31 is constantly approached from people in the community who have a great idea for a TV show, but have little or no production knowledge. As a result, C31 is creating a production database - a place that lists experienced people interested in freelancing out to external TV projects. If you are interested in freelancing, please email the following details and you will be added to our database. Easy!
- Name
- Area/s interested in freelancing (eg. camera, set design, hosting, directing, production assistant)
- Any equipment you own applicable to your area/s of interest
- Public contact details (phone, email or both)
- Private contact details (if different from above)
- Voluntary, Paid or either
- Interests
- Suburb of Residence
Thanks!
Please email
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