QuietOnSet Newsletter - 15 August 2011

Info Update # 22 15th August 2011

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Hi Guys Hope you are having a busy pro-active acting  week. Thank you to everyone who writes to  me. Most people are surprised that we are  actually here, real people, and not an automatic  email service. I wanted to pass on some  feedback from this week, it is great to know that  we are able to help people along. ---------------- Hi Lee I just read "So you want to be an actor". It was  good to read about what your web site is all  about, getting started, finding agents an all the  other stuff. I was also very good to read Matt  Normans story, he sounds like an amazing  bloke. I want to be an actor so I walked into an agent's  office in Broadbeach about September/October  last year and signed up as an extra (I didn't  know there was extras and actors, I thought it  was the same thing). I got my first job about a  week ago. It was a crowd scene of 200 extras. It is not all the agents fault that I have not got  work as since I joined I have spent some time  working in NZ (not acting), but there is a lot of  stuff the agent could have made me aware of,  but didn't. He told me that I shouldn't just drop in to his  office unannounced and that I should make an  appointment to see him or his assistant every 3  months or so. This sounds like a long time  between drinks to me. After reading Mats story  I must say that the way he does it is how I  imagined it to be. I think I will be visiting your site regularly as I  found it to be very informative.  Thanks for reading this email Regards Moz  -------------------------------- Yes, Actor Matt Normans story is amazing and  out there. You can see his story on the QOS  DVD series. He also has a tutorial in the  members area. Matt was one of our first  interviews ever, he is an actor that supports his  family and of course, now branches out into  producing. --------------------------------- Congratulation to Katie Johnson and Peter  Flaherty. Both got paid TVC work through QOS  and have just had roll overs on their TVC's.  This means that they get paid again for another  year. No work, no auditions, just another pay  cheque!! ---------------------------------- Cheers Lee EMAIL ME QOS Website - click here  Latest Quiet On Set News TOP Casting Board QOS Website - click here How To Apply for a Listed Audition - 15 August 2011 ,0 The contact details are in the members area. If you are not a member, you need to SUBSCRIBE. Crew Calls - Great Experience, Location & Studio - 15 August 2011 Sydney,NSW Great Experience in a professional environment. We need volunteers to help us source props & dress the set (a large & exciting stage is being built in the studio, recreating the feeling of a crawl space beneath a French village house in World War two). We're aiming to make a visually stunning film with a deep emotional impact - with your help, it's going to be a uniquely cinematic experience! PIPPIN at the Sidetrack Theatre - Auditions for all roles. - 12 August 2011 Sydney,NSW CrinkleCut Productions are proud to announce the arrival of PIPPIN to Marrickville's Sidetrack Theatre from December 7th to 17th, 2011. Roles PIPPIN (tenor) - Pippin is a young man in his early 20s, recently graduated from university. LEADING PLAYER (tenor) - The charismatic and sexually ambiguous narrator of the show. CATHERINE (mezzo) - Catherine is a beautiful young widow with a son. FASTRADA (mezzo) - Pippin's manipulative stepmother. CHARLES (baritone) - Charlemagne, king of the Holy Roman Empire. LEWIS (chorus) - Pippin's unintelligent but strong half-brother (Fastrada's son). BERTHE (alto) - Pippin's grandmother and Charlemagne's mother THEO (chorus) - Catherine's melancholy young son, always accompanied by his pet duck. ENSEMBLE MALE & FEMALE Auditions for ALL ROLES will be taking place in Sydney on August 18th, 19th and 20th. A Streetcar Named Desire - 10 August 2011 Berry,NSW Auditions this week. Seeking 6-8 men ages 18 - 60 and 5- 6 women ages 25-60. All ethnicities are strongly encouraged to audition, and expressions of interest welcome by singers and musicians. In 1947, Broadway's hottest young writer brought a new play to Broadway. It was an exotic, erotic, passionate and dramatic story, with performances so raw they changed the American approach to acting for generations to come. DIRTY PICTURES-A NEW AUSTRALIAN PLAY - 10 August 2011 MELBOURNE,VIC 1 MALE ACTOR (18-35 YEARS) REQUIRED FOR DIRTY PICTURES, A NEW AUSTRALIAN PLAY BY MELBOURNE WRITER-DIRECTOR TONY RECK 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 Oberon - Auditions - 2 August 2011 Brisbane,QLD We are searching for dynamic actor artists to join our vibrant, independent, theatre ensemble. Be part of our new production, 'Oberon', December 2 - 17 2011, with the intention of continuing to perform with the company in 2012 when we will present two world premiere productions. heartBeast vicious theatre ensemble announces auditions for Oberon an Australian Christmas Shakespeare Extravaganza Paid Work - Sex & The City Lookalikes - 27 July 2011 Sydney,NSW We are seeking Sex and The City Look-a-Likes for a 3 day event in Sydney on the 21st August 22nd and 23rd. Actors Required for New Play - 26 July 2011 Melbourne,VIC "The Gallagher Family Portrait" is a dark comedy/drama about the private lives of an eccentric and wealthy family. After the bizarre circumstances of their parents' death, two brothers meet for the first time in seven years to deal with the aftermath. Secrets are revealed and history is dredged up, but will the truth be dealt with or buried under the rug? Characters Required: Bertrum Francis Gallagher: 62 years old. Husband to Harriet, father to Gregory and Daniel.  Harriet Gallagher-Winter: 57 years old. Wife to Bertrum and mother of Gregory and Daniel.  Daniel Gallagher: 30 years old.  Gregory Gallagher: 24 years old. Full character descriptions below. Three Asian actors wanted for short film - Melbourne - 20 July 2011 Melbourne,VIC One male and two female Asian actors of Asian decent (pref. Vietnamese or Chinese) The Night Sky Lead Role 18-45yrs - 13 July 2011 Blue Mountains,NSW No-budget film looking for actresses 18 to 45yrs old for 1 Lead and several Supporting roles. TOP Film Competitions 2012 Australian Film Festival calls for entrie The Australian Film Festival (AFF) is now  welcoming submissions for its 2012 festival, held  from 7 to 18 March 2012. Now in its third year,  the AFF is a highlight on Australia's film festival  calendar, continuing to grow year to year in  both size and stature. To showcase your work at  the festival, send through your Australian  Features, Documentaries, Short Films and  scripts. DEADLINES: Films (Feature and Short): 6 January 2012 Futurefilm Screenplay Competition: 20 January  2012 Based in the iconic Randwick Ritz Cinema, the  festival promises to deliver an inclusive program  with an array of film screenings and events. The  official program will include feature films from a  variety of genres, family friendly outdoor  screenings and a series of interactive  workshops, seminars and Q&A's for all the  aspiring filmmakers out there. The 2012 AFF is a fantastic opportunity to have  your work screened and appraised by both  audiences and industry professionals. Past  judges have included Bruce Beresford, Jan  Chapman, David Field, Andrew Traucki and  Rachel Ward. For more information please email us. info@australianfilmfestival.com.au TOP State By State New South Wales What's On? What's On Sydney Film School OPEN DAY- 3 Sep 2011 Sydney Film School (SFS) invites you to its  Open Day taking place from 2pm on Saturday  3rd of September.  Come in and meet the SFS teachers, students  and graduates. Ask questions and find out a bit  more about the course structure, application  process, Vet Fee-Help, timetables, school`s  philosophy and daily life.  You will also have a chance to see a sample of  recent short dramas and documentaries  produced by SFS students and listen to a panel  of teachers, graduates and current students  discussing the Sydney Film School's practical,  hands-on training, both in 16mm and digital film. The Open Day starts at 2pm and runs until all  the questions have been exhausted. Coffee, tea  and cup cakes will keep you going! To RSVP and find out more please email or call  (02) 9698 2244 Saturday September 3rd from 2pm 82 Cope St, Waterloo RSVP to the email provided below Contact :ikeller@sydneyfilmschool.com Taking a Film to Market - 17 Aug 2011 Ever wondered what really goes on at a major  international Film Market like Cannes, Berlin,  MIPCOM or at a local one like MIFF's 37°South  Market? Come down to Metro Screen to find out. * What are the top things to make sure you do  and the things to try and avoid? * What should you take with you? * What are the advantages of attending a  market without a project to pitch? * When your there who do you talk to, how do  you arrange a meeting and most importantly  what do you say? Hear from industry professionals as they share  their first hand experience.  This is a great insight for those with a project on  the boil who are looking to move it forward. Hosted by guest moderator Sam Jennings Development & Production Executive, Creative &  Enterprise Development, Screen NSW Speakers include: * Annmaree Bell - Producer and co-founder of  Azure productions  * Lisa Shaunessy - Producer and Head of  Development & Production. Chaotic Pictures * Harry Avrimidis - Director of Marketing and  Acquisitions, Arclight Aquisitions * Rachel Okine - Production and Acquisitions  Executive, Hopscotch Films * Mark Lazarus - Investment Manager Drama,  Screen Australia Schedule 6:00 - 6:30 - pre-drinks and general networking 6:30 - 8:00 - panel discussion  8:00 - 8:30 - Q&A with the audience When: 17 Aug, 6.00pm - 8.30pm Where: Metro Screen Studio 1, Paddington Town  Hall, Cnr Oxford St & Oatley Rd, Paddington, 02  9356 1818 Cost: $15 for Metro Screen members, $20 for  non-members www.metroscreen.org.au Queensland Courses | What's On? Courses AFTRS Program update - online course and animation in Far North Queensland 15 Aug 2011 - 19 Oct 2011 Upcoming courses at AFTRS including the online  Screenwriting for Film course, which will  introduce participants to the fundamentals of  creating an industry standard feature film script.  The course comprises 10 modules with a variety  of written assignments and collaborative  activities. It is held from 15 August to 19  October 2011, and more information can be  found here Working in conjunction with UMI Arts in Cairns,  AFTRS Indigenous Program brought together a  number of lino-cut print artists from several  centres in Far North Queensland for an  animation workshop. The artists were introduced  to computer based frame by frame animation  techniques over the course of the first  introductory week, and completed four short  animations, based on their own artworks, by the  end of the week. www.openprogram.aftrs.edu.au/course/w519 Upcoming NIDA Courses - Brisbane NIDA Acting to Camera course 24 Sep 2011 - 25 Sep 2011 See yourself on screen and experiment with  simple  scene work, both improvised and scripted. --------------------------------------- NIDA Doctor Who: Acting on Screen courses  26 Sep 2011 - 30 Sep 2011 Identify the essentials of screen acting as you  work on scripts from the Doctor Who series.  Develop skills in characterisation by rehearsing  and filming scenes to camera. ----------------------------------- NIDA Screen Acting course 19 Sep 2011 - 2 Oct 2011 Discover your screen presence. Rehearse and  perform scenes from contemporary film and  television and gain confidence in acting boldly  and honestly for the camera. -------------------------------------- NIDA Screen Acting Intensive  1 Oct 2011 - 2 Oct 2011 Rehearse and film scenes from the best in film  and television drama; practice techniques to  deliver a truthful performance. ----------------------------- NIDA TV Presenting course  26 Sep 2011 - 30 Sep 2011 Discover your ability to inform and entertain,  and practice techniques to communicate to a  television audience on camera. This course  covers a variety of presenting formats including  lifestyle, chat shows and interviews. --------------------------------- For more information about NIDA`s national  courses and to make a booking visit the website  at www.nida.edu.au Email:open@nida.edu.au What's On OPEN DAY! SUNDAY 21ST AUGUST 2011 10.00AM - 4.00PM Q & A ( FREE) from 2.00pm - 3.00pm  *How to get an agent  * Industry advice * How to get an audition  * What training ALL AGES - ALL STAGES OF TRAINING  WELCOME  DROP IN AND EXPERIENCE A COLD READ IN  FRONT OF THE CAMERA - OR BRING YOUR OWN  SCRIPT - Receive a dvd copy of your test HAVE A SAMPLE HEADSHOT TAKEN FOR FREE - email your questions to:  bookings@industryactorshq.com.au Australian Capital Terrotory Courses Courses Upcoming NIDA Courses - Canberra NIDA Acting to Camera Course 15 Oct 2011 - 16 Oct 2011 See yourself on screen and experiment with  simple scene work, both improvised and  scripted. -------------------------------------- NIDA Doctor Who: Acting on Screen courses -  10 Oct 2011 - 14 Oct 2011 Identify the essentials of screen acting as you  work on scripts from the Doctor Who series.  Develop skills in characterisation by rehearsing  and filming scenes to camera. For more information about NIDA`s national  courses and to make a booking visit the website  at  www.nida.edu.au Email:open@nida.edu.au Victoria Courses | What's On? Courses Upcoming NIDA Courses - Melbourne NIDA Screen Acting Course  26 Oct 2011 - 30 Oct 2011 Discover your screen presence. Rehearse and  perform scenes from contemporary film and  television and gain confidence in acting boldly  and honestly for the camera. --------------------------- NIDA Doctor Who: Acting on Screen course  26 Sep 2011 - 30 Sep 2011 Identify the essentials of screen acting as you  work on scripts from the Doctor Who series.  Develop skills in characterisation by rehearsing  and filming scenes to camera. -------------------------------- For more information about NIDA`s national  courses and to make a booking visit the website  at www.nida.edu.au Email: open@nida.edu.au Video Journalism Workshop at Open Channel This unique course equips journalists and  filmmakers with the necessary skills to tell  compelling, timely stories as a single person  crew. Working as a single person crew can be  the most effective way to capture unfolding  stories. It is also one of the most demanding  and failure-prone ways to work. This course focuses entirely on `hard`, short,  reporter-driven stories, rather than longitudinal  or character-driven documentary. With cross- media skills in increasing demand in Australia  and abroad, this is an unusual opportunity to be  guided by an esteemed professional to make  sound technical, creative and ethical decisions in  the field, on your own. Please bring your own portable pen drive so you  can save your project and take it home. You will learn how to: * Identify appropriate stories * Conduct research and plan a shoot * Use camera, sound, and light * Shoot sequences, cutaways and general vision * Set up and shoot interviews, including noddies * Use Final Cut Pro (editing software) * Write and record voice-over Fee: $740 Open Channel Members, $890 Non  Members. (Membership: $55 Full, $44 Conc) Tutor CARMELA BARANOWSKA Carmela has worked in East Timor since 1999,  freelancing for SBS TV News, ABC Radio, Radio  Netherlands, 3AW, Al Jazeera and for Dateline  (SBS). In 2000 Carmela won a Rory Peck Award for her  film "Scenes from an Occupation"; and a  Walkeley Award in 2004 for "Taliban Country". Friday October 28 (6.15-9.15pm),  Saturday/Sunday 29, 30 (10am - 5pm) and the  following Friday November 4 (6.15-9.15pm),  Saturday/Sunday 5, 6 (10am - 5pm) Fee: $740 Open Channel Members, $890 Non  Members. (Membership: $55 Full, $44 Conc) Email:info@openchannel.org.au What's On 2011 St Kilda Film Festival Tours Victoria Top Short Films to delight audiences AS PART  OF NATIONAL TOUR Prizewinning films and outstanding favourites  from this year`s St Kilda Film Festival`s Top 100  Shorts will soon be enjoyed by audiences  outside of St Kilda as part of a national tour  which kicks off next week.  Visiting major cities and rural towns - the St  Kilda Film Festival tour will ensure that more film  buffs will have the opportunity to view this  year`s exceptional entrants from Australia`s  largest short film competition. Straight from taking the festival`s top honour  for Best Short Film and the richest cash prize in  Australian short film is The Kiss, directed by  Ashlee Page and produced by Sonya Humphrey.  The film follows the story of two teenage girls,  fuelled by alcohol and hormones, whose fun  night out takes a dangerous turn when they  become trapped in a water tank. Ashlee Page  also picked up the Best Director award for the  film.  This year`s tour program also features a  showcase of Australian talent: Nash Edgerton  presents his new short Bear written by David  Michod (Animal Kingdom), while Nadine Garner  makes directorial debut with festival favourite  After Glow. This moving film follows the story of  a young woman in post World War II Australia  as she meets her forbidden love to tell him she  has not terminated her pregnancy.  These films, along with other festival winners  and crowd favourites will screen each  destination - tour dates are included below. Full  program attached. The St Kilda Film Festival in run by the City of  Port Phillip. For more information, visit the  webpage below. Eaglehawk: Star Cinema  Tuesday 16 August, 7pm Port Fairy: Reardon Theatre  Wednesday 17 August, 7.30pm Nhill: Nhill Memorial  Friday 19 August, 7.30pm Swanpool: Swanpool Cinema  Saturday 10 September, 7.30pm For more info go to: www.stkildafilmfestival.com.au TOP

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