Tuesday, November 22, 2011

QuietOnSet Newsletter - 23 November 2011



Info Update - Urgent Casting - Submissions Needed
Latest NewsFeatured ArticleCasting BoardFilm CompetitionsSelect State

Currently chasing up submissions from 12-14yr 
old Female actors. They need to be blonde and 
blue eyed as per the casting brief.

Younger looking 14yrs who can play 12yrs olds 
is fine. Not looking for mature 14yr olds.

All details in the members area on the Casting 
Board.

Cheers
Lee

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How to Apply for a Listed Audition - 23 November 2011
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The contact details are in the members area.

If you are not a member, you need to SUBSCRIBE.


Paid Work - 12-14yr Females - Urgent - 23 November 2011
Sydney,0
The casting director has asked me to search for 12-14yr Females. 
Blonde Blue Eyed, younger looking.


SUPERHERO TV SHOW - 20 November 2011
Melbourne,VIC
18-25 year old female wanted for central role in dark TV show set in Melbourne.

DIRECTOR and EDITOR - 18 November 2011
BRISBANE/GOLD COAST,QLD
RIGORS OF MORTIS You will be working on a system of deferred payment or a small stipend, depnding on how the budget works out, and you will need to be aware that the we are making the film for the story, not for the money, glory etc.

Male Actors required for shortfilm for Tropfest 2012 - 17 November 2011
Sydney,NSW
Male 50+ 
V/O 50+ American Accent
C/O 50 + Russian / French/ German accent

We are in the midst of production of a short film to enter Tropfest 2012 and other festivals around the world.
lt´s a shortfilm with an experimental narrative and strong visual language .

QSE Core Ensemble Auditions - 10 November 2011
Brisbane,QLD
We are excited to announce that AUDITIONS for the 2012 QSE Core Ensemble and Apprentice Program will be held on the 3rd & 4th of December, with call-backs on the 5th.

PAID WORK Theatre Shows - Auditions - 8 November 2011
Melbourne,VIC
. Great work for young actors/singers/comedians
. Great flexible pay
. Over 18's ready to work full time
. Parts like Hercules, Belle, Ariel, Aladdin and their sidekicks/villains etc
. Requires lots of skill and you will learn a LOT
. Full theatrical shows that run for 90+ minutes.

Short and Sweet Auditions - 28 October 2011
Sydney,NSW
Opportunity for Actors! ,p. Short+Sweet Sydney will produce 180 plays in our season from Jan-Mar 2012 and there will be over 600 roles for actors! The plays are performed either for one week or over one weekend and auditions take place in November 2011.

SACRED The Musical - Male & Female Roles - 5 October 2011
Sydney,NSW
A live on stage, full-length Musical is being planned along with a low- budget film.

Three male actors wanted, between 20 and 27 years, between 5"8 and and 5"12 for lead roles.

Female actors between 16 and 25 wanted to play various roles, including journalist, fans, muses.

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Thursday, October 27, 2011

QuietOnSet Newsletter - 28 October 2011

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Info Update # 25 28th October 2011
Latest NewsFeatured ArticleCasting BoardFilm CompetitionsSelect State

Hi Guys

There are a couple of "NOT TO BE MISSED" 
training courses happening this week.

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND:

* Any course taught by Tom McSweeney - he is 
teaching in Sydney this next month and is 
fabulous. I did many courses and training days 
with Tom up on the Gold Coast and his courses 
are highly sought after.

* Dave Newman has a class with Christine King 
Casting - Dave is a great teacher, I trained with 
him years ago and the fact that he is now 
working in a very busy casting office is 
important!! Don't miss.

* Screenwise has some amazing courses. For 
the serious actor it is often difficult to find 
anything longer than an 8 week course. 
Screenwise has yearly programs and Showreel 
courses for the more experienced actors that 
are wonderful. I have also done lots of training 
at Screenwise over the years and the courses 
are great. Again - don't miss.

Have a great weekend.

Cheers
Lee

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Jack Irish Telemovies move into Production. Filming in Melbourne
The Jack Irish telemovies started shooting on 
Monday after seven weeks in pre-production. 
Guy Pearce is playing the lead.

Most of the stories revolve around something 
which appears quite small, such as finding a 
missing person, but "before you know it, it's 
turned into a larger than life corporate 
conspiracy." Jack therefore meets a lot of 
people on the way through, meaning that the 
cast size will be comparably large.

They hope that the show will appeal to a broad 
demographic. Crime is always popular on 
television, but they wanted to create a "crime 
show with a distinctive heart." The show will be 
character-driven, with a central crime story as 
well as sub-plots. While on the surface it's quite 
blokey, he also thinks that it will appeal to a 
female audience as there is also a love interest 
played by Marta Dusseldorp. Jack is a bit out of 
practice with women, "which has its own charm 
in itself." There's also plenty of humour in the 
show.

They're working on a combined budget of $5.6m 
for the two telemovies (around $2.8m each). It's 
a bit more than the average telemovie cost, but 
the flipside is that an actor of Guy's standing 
helps to attract finance. "ABC, Screen Australia 
and Film Victoria contributed financially , along 
with the ZDF Enterprises who are our 
international distributor."

They'll be releasing the show for international 
sales at MIPTV in March 2012, and they hope 
that having Guy Pearce in the show will bring it 
some attention, particularly as he's been in the 
past two Oscar-winning movies and won an 
Emmy for Mildred Pierce.

They expect that the shows will be completed by 
about March 2012, but the screening dates are 
yet to be set.

Optus One80Project: Wannabe TV Or Filmmakers Listen Up.

Do you live for TV or film? Are you a secret whiz 
behind the camera? Or fancy yourself as the 
next Steven Spielberg? 

Well, now could be your chance to fill the big 
man's shoes as the Optus ONE80PROJECT is 
back and on the hunt for the next big thing in 
showbiz! 

Now in its sixth year, the joint project between 
Optus and MTV Australia, in association with 
Event Cinemas, is offering aspiring Aussie TV 
makers the opportunity to kick start their dream 
career. 

"The Optus One80Project is great proof of how 
many solid ideas and young, outgoing creative 
minds we have here in Australia," said 
Christiaan Van Vuuren, winner of last year's 
competition with his entry 'Sick.' 

"We couldn't believe we won. The judges from 
the One80Project were amazing and took the 
time out of their days to offer advice, introduce 
us to people and steer us in the right direction. 
We just finished shooting the pilot and couldn`t 
be happier with the quality of work and the team 
of individuals that we got to work with." 

So if you want a shot at the $180,000 production 
budget and a share in the $30,000 cash prize 
pool, including a cool $10,000 for the winner of 
the Public Vote Award, all you need to do is 
submit a 180-second pilot and treatment by 
January 14 2012. 

And in an Optus One80Project first, this year's 
competition is also offering a $5000 cash prize 
for the best pilot filmed on a mobile phone! 

The public vote opens on January 24 2012, and 
the top 10 entries will be selected by a panel of 
high-profile industry judges and screened at a 
live festival event in Sydney in March 2012. 

To find out more about the Optus 
ONE80PROJECT and how to enter head to our 
website:
www.one80project.com.au/

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How to Apply for a Listed Audition - 28 October 2011
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The contact details are in the members area.

If you are not a member, you need to SUBSCRIBE.


Short and Sweet Auditions - 28 October 2011
Sydney,NSW
Opportunity for Actors! ,p. Short+Sweet Sydney will produce 180 plays in our season from Jan-Mar 2012 and there will be over 600 roles for actors! The plays are performed either for one week or over one weekend and auditions take place in November 2011.

Researcher - Documentary - 28 October 2011
Home based,0
We are looking for a casual researcher to help with research for a documentary on Coal Seam Gas.,p> Initially the position will be volunteer but once funding has been secured this job will turn into a paid position for the right person. The position requires some experience in researching but as important is a passion for helping to stop the Coal Rush in Australia.

Continuity Person - TV Sitcom Pilot - 28 October 2011
Brisbane,QLD
We are looking for someone to help out with continuity for our upcoming TV Sitcom Pilot Project, to be filmed over two weekends in November and one sunday in December.

The Merchant of Venice - Great characters - 13 October 2011
Sydney,NSW
The Merchant of Venice
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Constantine Costi

Season: 18th February - 31st March 2012
Preview night 17th February
Friday and Saturday nights at 8pm
Sunday matinée at 4.30pm

The Water Stinger feature film auditions - 7 October 2011
Mitcham,0
The new independent feature film The Water Stinger is a drama with a unique story: A young deceitful Chinese student is forced to bond with an elderly warm-hearted Australian retired boxing champion, who helps him become an honest man, thus wins the girl of his dream after defeating a local conman. The film will be shot in Australia and China in late 2011..

The Female Roles Casting Aged 18-65


SACRED The Musical - Male & Female Roles - 5 October 2011
Sydney,NSW
A live on stage, full-length Musical is being planned along with a low- budget film.

Three male actors wanted, between 20 and 27 years, between 5"8 and and 5"12 for lead roles.

Female actors between 16 and 25 wanted to play various roles, including journalist, fans, muses.

The Water Stinger - Heaps of Roles - 5 October 2011
Melbourne,VIC
The new independent feature film The Water Stinger is a drama with a unique story: A young deceitful Chinese student is forced to bond with an elderly warm-hearted Australian retired boxing champion, who helps him become an honest man, thus wins the girl of his dream after defeating a local conman. The film will be shot in Australia and China in late 2011.

Loads of roles available - heaps of ages and ethnicities required - see below in members area for full character breakdown.

PAID WORK Auditions for 2012 Touring Season - 21 September 2011
Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney,0
.We need responsible, energetic actors. 
Minimum age 19 years but with a playing range of 16-25 years. 
.CURRENT DRIVERS LICENCE and good driving record.
.Keen to do at least some touring (approx Ï€ to ∏ of each tour is in actors base city)
.Some roles require singing and physical theatre others are straight dramatic roles.

Actor for Surrealist film - 3 August 2011
Melbourne,VIC
Plot Summary: Greg knows someone is after him..

-Male 20-35
-Surrealist/Experimental film 
-Filming begins in October

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New South WalesCourses | What's On?

Courses

2012 AFTRS Courses for Scr een Producers
In 2012 AFTRS is offering four courses 
specifically for screen producers and business 
people

AFTRS courses are:
- Demanding & intense
- Significantly different to regular University and 
College courses
- Constantly adapting and evolving and always 
at the forefront of change
- Aligned to best practice in the screen arts and 
broadcast industry

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN PRODUCING 
FUNDAMENTALS
ARE YOU A MOVER AND SHAKER? DO YOU 
WANT TO MAKE THINGS HAPPEN BEHIND THE
SCENES?

GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PRODUCING
WANT TO CREATE DYNAMIC PRODUCTIONS AND 
BE PART OF THE NEXT GENERATION OF
PRODUCERS?

GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN SCREEN BUSINESS
ARE YOU LOOKING TO BUILD A SUSTAINABLE 
CAREER IN THE MEDIA OR SCREEN CONTENT 
INDUSTRIES?

MASTER OF SCREEN ARTS & BUSINESS
ARE YOU PART OF THE NEXT GENERATION OF 
LEADERS IN THE MEDIA AND SCREEN CONTENT 
INDUSTRIES?

We are inviting applications up until COB 
Tuesday November 1. So don't miss out on your 
chance to step up and study at one of the worlds 
leading screen arts and broadcast Schools.

Full details on all AFTRS 2012 courses can be 
found at: aftrs.edu.au/awardcourses

Acting Classes for Adults 18 to 80! - 16 Nov 2011 - 20 Feb 2012 - Darlo Drama

Darlo Drama is a Destination Theatre and Drama 
Studio for beginners to advanced. Plays and 
dramatic roles require people of all ages and 
maturity and we welcome & encourage adults of 
all ages. Established since 1990, Darlo Drama 
attracts people from all walks of life & levels for 
a variety of reasons from wanting to improve 
confidence & public speaking skills to the desire 
to create & perform on stage. Level One is 
designed for adult beginners of all ages and will 
build on your strengths and encourage your 
individuality. You will develop fundamental 
acting skills & class time is spent doing and 
experiencing. We will encourage your individual 
performance as well as your ability to work 
within a group both necessary and vital for 
performance in theatre, TV or film. Our Level 
One beginners course is open to all and 
culminates in the performance of a monologue.

Next Start Date: Wednesday 16 November
10 weeks, one night per week, 6.30pm - 9.30pm
$350
Call 02 9331 3107 ext. 2
Or enroll online
Email:classes@darlinghursttheatre.com:
www.darlodrama.com

CHRISTINE KING CASTING - 2011 CASTING & AUDITION WORKSHOPS

Christine King Casting will be holding four final 
Sydney audition and casting workshops for 2011 
in November. These will be held at our office 
and studio. These workshops will cover all 
aspects of casting and the audition process.

Dave Newman, who has been a casting director 
and associate at Christine King Casting for over 
5 years, will conduct the workshops. Dave has 
been personally involved in thousands of 
auditions for both US and Australian projects 
including TERRA NOVA (FOX/DREAMWORKS), 
THE PACIFIC (HBO, DREAMWORKS & PLAYTONE) 
, WOLVERINE ORIGINS (FOX), NARNIA:VOYAGE 
OF THE DAWN TREADER (FOX), DON'T BE 
AFRAID OF THE DARK (MIRAMAX), MATCHING 
JACK (CASCADE FILMS), RED DOG (WOSS FILM 
GROUP) and the award winning EAST WEST 101 
(SBS) series 1, 2. & 3. He has also worked 
extensively with actors during US pilot season. 
In addition, coming from an acting background, 
he can provide important insights to the 
casting/audition process from both sides of the 
fence.

The workshops will run for 5 1/2 hours (incl 30 
min lunch break) with numbers strictly limited to 
15 per class. Participants will be given 
individually chosen scenes and a character brief 
in advance, matched to their level of experience 
using both US and Australian scenes.
Each actor will be given the opportunity to work 
one on one with Dave on the prepared scene 
and learn from watching the other actors doing 
their scenes.
The auditions will be recorded and then used as 
a reference for our records.
In addition to the specific work on auditions in a 
relaxed, friendly environment the workshop will 
also cover how the casting process works, the 
relationship between producers/directors/casting 
& actors, audition techniques and approaches, 
preparation, what we look for, taking the 
pressure off, showreels, promoting and 
marketing yourself as an actor, false 
expectations and more. There will be a question 
and answer session (as well as the opportunity 
to ask questions throughout the workshop) - no 
question too silly. We may even have some fun 
- you're in this industry because you love it - it 
shouldn't be torture!

Workshop 1: Saturday 12th November 10 am - 
3:30pm - cost $250.00 Workshop 2: Sunday 
13th November 10am - 3:30pm - cost $250.00 
Workshop 3: Saturday 19th November 10am - 
3:30pm - cost $250.00 Workshop 4: Sunday 
20th November 10am - 3:30pm - cost $250.00
VENUE: Christine King Casting, Suite 1.10, 46A 
Macleay Street, Potts Point. (entry via 
Greenknowe Ave) Contact Number: 61 2 8007 
7690 Email: admin@christinekingcasting.com 
Website: www.christinekingcasting.com

Please call if you have any questions and look 
forward to working with you.
Spaces are limited so be sure to book soon. 
Payment will need to be made in advance and 
can be made via paypal or a bank transfer, we 
will send you the details on booking.

Mark Piper Workshops - ByronBay
The Power of the Actor

The Ivana Chubbuck Technique 
with Anthony Brandon Wong

(Certified Instructor)

2 Day Workshop
Sat 5th & Sun 6th November 2011
$395

IVANA CHUBBUCK says: "Anthony first came to 
study with me in 2005 and over the years, he 
has proven himself to be not only an amazingly 
talented actor who regularly works with the best 
actors and directors in the world, but as a 
Certified Instructor of the Chubbuck Technique, 
he is a brilliant, insightful, and gifted teacher. I 
fully endorse Anthony as someone you can trust 
to help you reach your acting potential."

When:
Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th November 2011 - 2 
Day workshop

10am - approx 5pm
Venue:
Byron Bay Film & TelevisionSchool 18 Brigantine 
Street Arts & Industrial Estate Byron Bay


Fee:$395

To secure your place please deposit $100 to 
Account Name: Byron Bay Film & Television 
School BSB 032573 Account No 252578


for further information contact 
markpiper@ozemail.com.au, or phone 0414 888 
884


www.markpiper.com

Screenwise - AN ACTOR'S INTENSIVE with WRITER/DIRECTOR/PRODUCER DARREN ASHTON
Are you a good actor who doesn't audition well?
Getting the gig is just as important as how well 
you can act. 

Darren will focus on auditioning for Film & 
Television, and acting for the big and small 
screen. Students will also explore 'Dorothy 
Heathcote's 'Drama as a group activity'.

THIS ONE IS NOT TO BE MISSED
WORK INTIMATELY WITH THE EXECUTIVE 
PRODUCER OF
'NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN'

Darren Ashton - Exit Films is a complete all 
rounder. Apart from directing Offspring, Rush 
and Bed Of Roses, he has also written and 
directed his own feature films Razzle Dazzle A 
Journey Into Dance starring Kerry Armstrong 
and Thunderstruck starring Stephen Currie.
Darren is also an award winning TV Commercial 
director, writing and directing some of 
Australia's top TV Commercials. He is currently 
executive producing 'Not Suitable For Children' 
starring Ryan Kwanten.

Where: Screenwise Studios | 84 - 86 Mary 
Street Surry Hills NSW 2010 
When: Saturday 3rd December 2011 
Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm 
Cost: $350 (Early Bird $295 If paid in full by the 
19th Nov 2011)

Bookings and Applications please call Anne on 
02 9281 4484 or email: info@screenwise.com.au
Applicants please email their CV and headshot 
to the Screenwise office. If application is 
successful confirmation is given after payment is 
received.

This workshop is for experienced actors only

Screenwise Showreel Course Applications for 2012 Open Now

27 Oct 2011 - 1 Dec 2011

AUDITIONING NOW!

Screenwise now not only offers the part-time, 
industry recognised Showreel Course but also 
the Showreel Course Advanced.

SCREENWISE SHOWREEL COURSE: If you want 
to take that next step to being a professional 
actor and you don`t have time or wish to attend 
a formal training course such as the Screenwise 
2 Year Full-time Diploma of Screen Acting, then 
you have to be realistic - you will need a current 
professional showreel to help get you there. 
On 
completion of the Screenwise Showreel Course, 
actors will have a professional showreel of top 
industry standard shot on location by 
professional directors. The tuition and support 
provided by Screenwise and our industry 
working professional actors, directors and 
casting consultants for the duration of the 
course is second to none. Screenwise students 
have secured roles in Rescue, Crownies, Packed 
To The Rafters and countless TV Commercials 
while studying at Screenwise. The Showreel 
course is an extremely popular course and it fills 
very quickly.

SCREENWISE SHOWREEL COURSE ADVANCED: 
Applicants who do not feel confident in 
developing their skills training with 2 classes per 
week over 40 weeks or those who feel they 
want to take even more from the course can 
apply to extend their Showreel Course into 
terms Five and Six adding another 20 weeks to 
their development in the Screenwise Showreel 
Advanced.

BOOK YOUR AUDITION: Auditions for the 
Showreel Course are happening now for the 
January intake and close 1st December 2011. 
Auditions are by appointment only and an 
audition fee of $55 applies. If you are not 
successful in obtaining a place in the Showreel 
course your audition fee can be used towards 
another course more suitable.*
Audition Venue: Screenwise Studios | 84 - 86 
Mary St Surry Hills NSW 2010
For audition 
booking details and application forms, please 
call Anne at Screenwise on (02) 9281 4484 or 
email info@screenwise.com.au *Transfer of 
audition fee offer valid for 6 months.

info@screenwise.com.au

www.screenwise.com.au

THE SCREENWISE DIPLOMA OF SCREEN ACTING APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN! AUSTRALIA'S FIRST GOVERNMENT ACCREDITED 2 YEAR DIPLOMA OF SCREEN ACTING 

Applications for the 2012 Diploma of Screen 
Acting February 2012 intake are now open and 
will close on the 1st of November 2011.

This Government Accedited Diploma provides 
intense training in the unique acting skills and 
techniques required to meet the demands of 
today's Film & TV industry. Due to the fact that 
theatre is also an important part of an actor's 
career, the Diploma also covers theatre training 
as well as the technical requirements an actor 
needs in Post Production. The Screenwise 
Diploma comprises of 14 Units of Core Subjects 
and One Elective, giving students the 
opportunity to excel in their preferred area.

Based on the 'Roberts Method', the Course 
mixes a strong academic element with a hard-
nosed professionalism offering current industry 
working professional actors, directors and 
casting consultants as tutors. Students are 
exposed to behind the scenes tricks of the trade 
and are offered an invaluable insight into the 
vast professional experience of some of 
Australia's top names, such as Jeremy Lindsay 
Taylor (Underbelly Razor), Gary Sweet (The 
Chronicles of Narnia), Peter Andrikidis (Brothers 
in Arms, East West 101).

The duration of the Diploma Course is 1380 
hours, delivered in 20 hours per week, over a 
two-year full-time program.

For information on Application Requirements or 
for more information on the course, please 
contact Anne at info@screenwise.com.au

Applications Deadline for the 2 Year Diploma of 
Screen Acting is 1 November 2011.


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Showreel Course & Showreel Course Advanced 
BOOK YOUR AUDITION NOW FOR JANUARY 2012 
INTAKE

SCREENWISE SHOWREEL COURSE: 

If you want to take that next step to being a 
professional actor and you don't have time or 
wish to attend a formal training course such as 
the Screenwise 2 Year Full-time Diplolma 
InSceen Acting, then you have to be realistic - 
you will need a current professional showreel to 
help get you there.

On completion of the Screenwise Showreel 
Course, actors will have a professional showreel 
of top industry standard shot on location by 
professional directors. The tuition and support 
provided by Screenwise and our industry 
working professional actors, directors and 
casting consultants for the duration of the 
course is second to none. Screenwise students 
have secured roles in Rescue, Crownies, Packed 
To The Rafters and countless TV Commercials 
while studying at Screenwise.

The Showreel course is an extremely popular 
course and it fills very quickly. Auditions are 
required so please contact Anne for more 
information at info@screenwise.com.au

SCREENWISE SHOWREEL ADVANCED: 

Applicants who do not feel confident in 
developing their skills training with 2 classes per 
week over 40 weeks or those who feel they 
want to take even more from the course can 
apply to extend their Showreel Course into 
terms Five and Six adding another 20 weeks to 
their development in the Screenwise Showreel 
Advanced.

Auditions are required so please contact Anne 
for more information at info@screenwise.com.au

All courses are held at the Screenwise Studios: 
84-86 Mary Street, Surry Hills NSW 
For more information call or email (02) 9281 
4484 or info@screenwise.com.au

Tom McSweeney & Vic Trevino Master Course

5 Nov 2011 - 27 Nov 2011

The Actor`s Hub
Studio: 680 Willoughby Road, Willoughby, NSW 
2068

Course Length: 4 weeks, 4 hours per class 
Course Dates and Times:
Saturday, Nov 5,12,19,26 - 9am - 1pm
Sunday, Nov 6,13,20,27 - 9am - 1pm
Sunday, Nov 6,13,20,27 - 2pm - 6pm
Course Cost: $770.00 GST inclusive


This course is the first of its kind in Australia. 
You will be taken through the latest US acting 
craft methodologies with Vic Trevino and then 
directly implement the techniques that you have 
just learnt into a mock audition with Tom 
Mcsweeney every week. You will have both 
teachers in the same class every week. This 
course gives actors the rare opportunity to 
implement what they have learnt immediately 
for maximum learning effect.

This unique course is team-taught and will focus 
on what the actor needs to successfully 
accomplish in the audition room (from a working 
casting director's perspective) and how to make 
it all happen (from a working actor and master 
instructor's perspective). After being taught key 
craft methodologies, students will engage in a 
mock audition and work will be assessed in 
terms of strengths and weaknesses with an 
emphasis on how to approach weaknesses in 
students' work.

Students who actively engage in this class will 
have the opportunity to sharpen their 
auditioning skills by cultivating an understanding 
of what is required aesthetically (the craft of 
acting) and technically (the craft of filmmaking) 
in order to create truthful, honest behaviour on-
camera.

Phone Number: 0449744748
Email:ADMIN@THEACTORSHUB.COM.AU

What's On

First Break Film Funding and Support 27 Oct 2011 - 20 Jan 2012

First Break is for emerging filmmakers*. The 
First Break agreement will be exclusively 
between the director and Metro Screen. The 
applicant may be either the writer / director or a 
director and writer team where the director has 
been assigned all rights to the script to be 
developed and produced through the First Break 
program.

Ten projects of up to 10 minutes duration will be 
selected with three places awarded to applicants 
from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent, 
three places for applicants from a multicultural 
background and one place awarded to an 
applicant from regional NSW**. Drama, doco, 
animation, series pilot, experimental, cross-
platform will be considered.

*Both the writer and director must not have a 
produced screen credit in their respective roles, 
that has been released, broadcast or screened 
at a recognised film festival.

**Travel costs and accommodation for attending 
Sydney workshops will be provided.

First Break is generously supported by Screen 
NSW and Screen Australia.

Enquiries: Metro Screen's Productions and 
Projects Manager David Opitz - 02 9356 181
Contact Email:
d.opitz@metroscreen.org.au
Web Address:
www.metroscreen.org.au/funding-grants/first-
break

Metro Screen Open Day - 12 Nov 2011


Find out how Metro Screen can help your career 
in the film, TV, online and portable content 
industries. 

Celebrating 30 years.

Heaps of SCHEDULED SESSIONS:
Each session includes lots of opportunity to ask 
questions.

Attend one of the scheduled sessions.

Book a 1-2-1 with our staff on any aspect 
of Metro Screen you are interested in. [booked 
on the day]

View screenings of works selected from 
the more than 100 produced annually. 

Take a tour of our renovated facilities.


Paddington Town Hall, Cnr Oxford St & Oatley 
Rd Paddington
Metro@metroscreen.org.au 
Open Day Webpage

Metro Screen, the leading independent screen 
learning and development hub in NSW, has 
provided broad support for emerging and 
professional talent in the Australian screen 
industry for 30 years. We deliver education, 
production funding, industry networking, 
equipment and studio hire with post production 
and new media services. Working with over 100 
projects annually across film, television, online 
and portable media, we champion diversity, 
creative storytelling, and nurture the screen 
culture of Australia. 

www.metroscreen.org.au
02 9356 1818 Paddington Town Hall, Cnr Oxford 
St & Oatley Rd Paddington

Email:metro@metroscreen.org.au

www.metroscreen.org.au

Popcorn Taxi - The Burning Man - v
Burning Man is the reckless, sexy, funny, 
moving and ultimately life-affirming story of 
Tom, a British chef in a Bondi restaurant, who 
seems to have decided there are no longer any 
rules he needs to obey.

Whatever Tom is up to, his actions seem to be 
tolerated by those around him. As Tom 
descends into darkness, fragments of a different 
story begin to emerge. All the women in his 
world are trying in their own, very different 
ways to help put him back together.

The film stars Matthew Goode, Bojana 
Novakovic, Essie Davis, Kerry Fox, Rachel 
Griffiths and Jack Heanly and was written and 
directed by Jonathan Teplitzky.

It has an amazing score created by the 
legendary Lisa Gerrard. 

BURNING
MAN
+ an audience Q&A with director 
JONATHAN TEPLITZKY
and virtuoso editor
MARTIN CONNOR

LIVE ON STAGE!
Monday Nov 14 - 7PM
Event Cinemas Bondi

Sydney Theatre School - INFORMATION NIGHT
Sydney Theatre School is having an information 
night for prospective
students on Monday 14th November from 
6.30pm - 8.00pm

This is a great opportunity to meet the staff and 
students of Australia's
only production-based training program for 
actors.

There will be a range of activities including video 
presentations; an
overview of the Diploma of Theatre Performance 
course by the Course
Director; Q & A session; and performances of 
Shakespeare and other scenes by
recent graduates of the school.

EVERY PROSPECTIVE STUDENT WHO ATTENDS 
WILL RECEIVE A SEASON PASS FOR TWO TO
OUR GRADUATION SHOWS! (VALUE $150).

There is no need to book. Just roll up on the 
night!

The address is: Level 1, 45 Chippen Street 
CHIPPENDALE NSW 2008

If you have any questions please call Mark 
Matthews on 1300 551 432 or email
info@sydneytheatreschool.com 

Applications for 2012 are being accepted now. 
Please visit our website at
www.sydneytheatreschool.com for more 
information.


Cheers,

Mark

Mark Matthews
Course Director
Sydney Theatre School
45 Chippen St
CHIPPENDALE NSW 2008
Ph 1300 551 432
Fax 02 9319 6400
www.sydneytheatreschool.com

Tropfest Sydney Info Session - 3 Nov 2011

Live in Sydney and planning on making a film 
for our 2012 competition? Come along to our 
free information session at Metro Screen and 
hear advice from Tropfest representatives, past 
finalists and industry professionals. You'll have 
the opportunity to engage in a Q&A with the 
panel and see some Tropfest films. Places are 
limited so make sure you turn up early to avoid 
disappointment.

Thursday 3rd November, 6.30pm
Metro Screen
Paddington Town Hall
Cnr Oxford St & Oatley Road
Paddington

QueenslandWhat's On?

What's On

Brisbane International Film Festival 2011

3 Nov 2011 - 13 Nov 2011

This year`s Brisbane International Film Festival 
is just around the corner, with the 20th 
anniversary event kicking off in one week`s 
time!

That`s right - although BIFF itself takes over 
Brisbane from November 3 - 13, we`re getting 
things started with screenings on November 1 
and 2 because we`re simply too excited to wait.

We hope to see you at the Courier-Mail Curtain 
Raiser screenings, which provide a fitting 
prelude to the main event.

From November 3, BIFF is in full swing, starting 
with opening night and continuing this year`s 
festival of festivals for 11 fun-filled days.

From the State Library to our very own pop-up 
drive-in beside the Brisbane River, the festival 
truly has something for all tastes - and price 
ranges.

BIFF is committed to providing value to our 
patrons, from reduced rates on Opening Night 
tickets, to festival passes that reward frequent 
patrons with discounted prices.

Tickets are now on sale, and we recommend 
booking early to avoid disappointment.

Don`t forget to follow the festival on Twitter and 
Facebook to stay up to date with the latest 
news.

We look forward to seeing you at the movies!

Australian Capital TerrotoryCourses

Courses

Get in quick if you want to learn how to produce a TV series!
25 Nov 2011 - 27 Nov 2011

Screen ACT

Dates: TV Stream: Friday 25th - Sunday 27th 
November
Times: 9:30am - 5:30pm
Cost: Producer Pod Participants: $220 incl GST 
New Participants: $275 incl GST

A new Producer Pod initiative on TV 
development will be faciliated by Gus Howard 
who has produced many TV series including 
Blue Heelers. Gus has been in the industry for 
over twenty years and knows what is good 
television. He will give indepth presentations 
about the necessary skills and requirements to 
develop a great television series. Topics 
covered will include pitching, writing and 
financing. Participants are encouraged to bring 
projects to the workshop to develop and gain 
advice. Lunch and snacks wil be provided 
throughout the weekend to stimulate your brain 
into action. 

More information on our website
Bookings essential and get in early as there are 
limited spaces! Book Online

www.screenact.com.au/

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