Monday, April 21, 2008

QuietOnSet Newsletter 17th April 2008


Info Update # 11 Thursday 17 April
Latest News Featured Article Casting Board Film Competitions Select State


Hi Guys

Well, I must say, I am extremely overwhelmed about the response from the DVD offer.
I have sold out but have organised another print run to make sure everyone gets their order.

What this tells me is that actors are crying out for information about how to get a headstart in the industry, so I do need to have a look at re-packaging all the information that I have and then breaking it down into different levels to meet everyones needs.

As you know, I answer over 600 emails a year from people who want to get started as an actor. The biggest hurdle is finding the information and the information "NETWORK".
The biggest question is HOW DO I GET STARTED?

Then on the flip side is that there is no right or wrong answer. Well there is a wrong, in the sense that you can get ripped off by so called "Agents" who charge you $500 to join or $500 for photographs. But then depending on your look, your experience and your "natural" talent, then every individuals journey is different as we are all unique products.
NOTE: Acting is also a business.


The how to's and tips in the video's are so inspiring and factual. I interviewed these industry professionals originally and whenever I watch the dvd's (usually showing someone else) I still get motivated, I still get reminded of things I should be doing and I get re-energised for acting all over again!

So, just give me a week or two and I will sort through all the info that I can share with you, and I will work out how to best get it to you.
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YOU WANT INFORMATION - YOU GOT IT

NEXT INDUSTRY SEMINAR!!!
ON THE COUCH - Series 2008
As mentioned previously I have not organised one of these seminars for over 2 years and everyone keeps asking, when is the next one.

I had organised for 4th May but that clashes with the Logies and some of my speakers are attending. So here are the dates:

Sydney - Sunday May 25th -

SIX INDUSTRY EXPERTS

CASTING DIRECTOR- Faith Martin
HOME & AWAY PRODUCER - Bill Hughes
CHANNEL 9 CASTING DIRECTOR- Henrie Stride
3 More Slots, got some really exciting, current, hot hot hot actors from one of your fav shows. Watch this space - Man I am so excited!
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Melbourne - Sunday June 1

SIX INDUSTRY EXPERTS

CASTING DIRECTOR, ABC - Alison Telford
Just confirming the next 5 speakers, got some great line ups.

You can book via the EVENTS tab at our home page www.quietonset.com.au

We are just confirming the speakers, it will be amazing Don't miss out.

Something different!!

A VIP AREA
This time we are going to have a VIP area for those actors that are serious about getting up on stage and doing their thing for the casting directors.

All the "HOW TO BE A VIP" info will be up on the EVENTS board.
Check it out at www.quietonset.com.au


DISCOUNT FOR QOS MEMBERS!
Of course!
If you have been thinking about joining, do now and save $25 on the ticket price for the event.


Cheers
Lee




EMAIL ME QOS Website - click here


Latest Quiet On Set News


DARLINGHURST THEATRE A Comedy of Aussies in Hollywood.
From the writer and director of The Young Tycoons

Preview Wednesday 30 April - All tickets $20
Thursday 1 May - Saturday 24 May
Tuesday- Saturday at 8pm
Sundays at 5pm

$30 Adult / $25 Concession / $20 Preview
Bookings www.darlinghursttheatre.com /
02 8356 9987


Last Week To See ... Men, Love and the Monkeyboy By Caleb Lewis
A very funny comedy about what men get up to, when you're not looking.

Though we might adore them on their own, when men get together... they turn into a different animal.

Men Love and the Monkeyboy goes beyond the bravado to find out what motivates the male of the species.

MUST CLOSE Sat 19 April

Tuesday- Saturday 8pm


Adult $30, Conc $25
Bookings: www.darlinghursttheatre.com / 02 8356 9987

"This production is universally enjoyable. The performances are excellent, the script is tight and the humour is so acutely Australian that the audience feels like they are being genuinely included in the jokes" - Alex Lalak, The Daily Telegraph

"The opening scene was explosive and unpredictable and set the tone for the rest of the play- high drama one moment, high comedy the next.So simple, but so tickled the 'Ahowclever' gland. Very good stuff" - Lee Bemrose, The Drum Media

LOOKING FOR FOOTAGE OF EDDIE MURPHY IMPRESSIONS. PAID $50us per Second!
My name is Rachelle Murphy and I work for Triple Threat Television, an American production company.

We are currently producing a two hour long authorized biography on international movie star, Eddie Murphy. I am writing to you because we need your students help! We are looking for footage of Eddie Murphy impressions performed by people who represent your country and your culture. It should be filmed on location, rather than a studio. They can be filmed in any format, and sent to us in whichever way is easier for you. We will be paying the filmmakers $50/sec (50 American dollars per second) for the footage we use in the finished show.

Please let me know if you are interested. We are looking forward to seeing what your students film. Thank you again for your help!

Rachelle Murphy
Rights & Clearances
Triple Threat Television
423 W 127th Street 4th Floor
New York, NY 10027
212-678-7600 (office)
212-678-5097 (fax)
802-522-5777 (cell)
rmurphy@triplethreattv.com

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Casting Board

QOS Website - click here

PAID WORK -TVC - Lead Female 25yrs - 17 April 2008
Sydney,NSW
URGENT, NEED SUBMISSIONS THIS AFTERNOON!

Female role - woman mid 20's and good actor. More character type, woman off the street look.
Another reference was KIM, From Cath & Kim Series. So character please !

Audition - The Club - 17 April 2008
Cronulla,NSW
1 x Male actor required 25-35 for Role of Danny (team captain).

A really great part for someone who is new or with some experience but willing to gain a role in a great show. The show has a great cast assembled already - just need a captain.

Actors required for Macbeth (Profit Share) - 17 April 2008
Melbourne,VIC
Call for Melbourne based actors to appear in a production of Shakespeare's Macbeth in July/August.

Director Rachel Baring (Phrankly Theatre) is searching for Shakespearian actors to breath life into this story that lies somewhere in that inexplicable state between sleep and awake.

PAID TVC - Contemporary Male 32 to 38 - 16 April 2008
Sydney,NSW
Non Speaking Role.

Caucasion Dad mid 30's. Appealing, contemporary. Please advise if actors have a toddler aged approx. 18mths

PAID TVC - KOREAN Male Aged 45 - 55 - 16 April 2008
Sydney,NSW
Home Owner: KOREAN Male Aged 45 - 55

Can be a bit pudgy Very expressive face, should have some humour in performance.

This role requires dialogue in Korean ("my house, my house")

PAID TVC - HISPANIC Male aged 45 - 55 - 16 April 2008
Sydney,NSW
Role: HOME OWNER. HISPANIC Male aged 45 - 55. Can be a bit pudgy, Requires a very expressive face, should have some humour in performance.

This role requires dialogue in Spanish ("Mi casa, mi casa").

PAID WORK - Wolverine 18-21yr Males - 16 April 2008
Sydney,NSW
Looking for a young Hugh Jackman and Liev Schreiber!

We need to find 18-20 year old actors to play the younger version of Hugh Jackman and Liev Shreiber.

If you would like to look at photo of both actors please do a search on IMDB or www.imdb.com where they have a large selection of photos for both actors.

Perceptron (future infomercial) - 16 April 2008
Melbourne,VIC
This project will for a school project ( bachelor of arts( multimedia). We'll be shooting starting from next week onwards. A Blind Man, An overweight woman, a lonely older man yearning for his youth.

Television Musical Comedy Series needs YOU!!! - 16 April 2008
Melbourne,VIC
Actuals and Dancers wanted for an new musical comedy television series called 'Bogan Pride'.

Bogan Pride (Series One) is a six part part, half-hour musical comedy television series.

We are looking for actuals and dancers who would like to be involved.
All ages, shapes and sizes are needed. Families are most welcome!

Auditions for 'Oh, Horrors! It's Murder! - 15 April 2008
Sydney,0
Cameo Theatre Company is auditioning for it's amateur musical 'Oh, Horrors! It's Murder! an audience interaction murder mystery/comedy. Book by Billy St John and Music and Lyrics by Bill Francoeur.

Loads of characters.

Feature Film-Comedy 'Enter The Hamster' - 15 April 2008
Gold Coast, Brisbane,QLD
Main Actor : Male 25-35yrs.

Profile Character:
Mick, the lead singer in the band, has a relaxed laid back personality with an occasional hint of anxiety. Sometimes arrogant, sometimes lazy, and nearly always with a beer in his hand, Mick is the one who can be counted on to bring the rest of the band back down to Earth.

16mm Student Film Shoot - Male & Female Roles - 14 April 2008
Sydney,NSW
Looking for one female aged 16-25 and one male 18-35 to act in a 16mm Short.

Music Clip - Dancers required - 12 April 2008
GOLD Coast,QLD
For release of Music video Youth song.

So you think you've got the groove? Come on down show us your crew.

Wanted the best Youth from around the Coast must be aged 12 to 17 yrs must dance any style from Hip hop , pop ,funk ,jazz ,crump or street.

Young Actors Male & Female - Lead Roles - 11 April 2008
Sydney,NSW
Young Actors, required for Amateur Short Film.

Casting for: Boy aged 8-9yrs to play a child being bullied at school. medium in height

Girle aged 11-12yrs to play the bully, she would be taller than the boy and would look a bit mean and she would be Medium size.

Update - Auditions - Playback Theatre - 10 April 2008
Sydney,NSW
I previously put in a request to list an audition for Playback Theatre Sydney.

Due to unforseen circumstances the auditions have been postponed to May 12th and 19th for call backs. This is to give any auditionees a chance to see a playback performance.

Making Movies Roadshow Positions - 9 April 2008
Perth,0
Applications close April 25 2008.
The Film & Television Institute WA is seeking applications from filmmakers interested in crewing for the 2008 MAKING MOVIES ROADSHOW tour.

Beginner At Life - Female Lead - 9 April 2008
Sydney,NSW
Are you the compelling actress we are looking for..?
This is a one woman show.

We are looking for an actress, Eden, who has recovered from Anorexia, and who is able to perform an intimate monologue about sex and appetite, love, birth and the body. It's a tale of internal conflicts and Jewish themes. The character is intelligent, observant, soul- searching, vulnerable, witty, smart, romantic, friendly, sexually shy, open, honest and endearing.

PAID WORK -CAIRNS FEATURE FILM -PNG TALENT - 8 April 2008
CAIRNS,QLD
We are currently casting for a feature film to be shot in Cairns later this year.

We are holding open casting calls in CAIRNS ONLY - between 14th and 21st of APRIL

We are looking for all types of PNG Actors/Faces.

Dial M For Murder - 3 April 2008
Sydney,NSW
AUDITIONS for 'DIAL M FOR MURDER'.

CAST:
Sheila, a young wealthy wife.

Max - Her ex lover, a writer (35 to 40).

Tony, Her husband, professional tennis player (30 to 40).

Capt. Lesgate, suave conman a few years older than Tony.

Inspector Hubbard, 40 plus. No real age limit.

PAID WORK - ROCK CHIKZ - TV Comedy - 29 March 2008
Sydney,NSW
TV comedy series - about an all girl band trying to make it in music.

We are looking for a variety of comic actors to play guest roles in the shows. All ages required.

Extras - Westie LooK/Mullets Required - 28 March 2008
Melbourne,VIC
We're looking for volunteer extras for an exciting new television comedy series, shooting in Melbourne in April & May 2008.

We're specifically after the "Westie" look, so if you're proud of your mullet, have a wardrobe full of flannel or love your denim then you'd be perfect. All ages would be of interest, though people in their teens and 20's would be ideal. If you can dance a little, then even better.

Casting 3rd yr Production - 21 March 2008
Sydney,NSW
Gretchen, 20.
Gorgeous, talented singer on the verge of stardom. A creative and determined person. Is very personable and is used to being the centre of attention without having to work for it. Has a daring streak and would believably be willing to risk everything.

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Film Competitions

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State By State
New South Wales What's On?

What's On

CHOC TOPS IN THE ATTIC:Monday 21 April 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm

Venue: Attic Bar, Arthouse Hotel, 275 Pitt St, Sydney

Speaker: Geoff Bartlett
Topic: What to do when the phone doesn't ring
[All welcome / Admission: $5 / Members free]
http://www.nafa.net.au/next-choctops

SHOW-FEST 2008:
Monday 28 April
6.00pm - 8.30pm
Venue: Greater Union Cinemas, Westfield Bondi Junction
Event: 'Show & Tell' Short Film Festival
Screening finalist films in HD & 35mm
'Bigger & Better in 2008'
[MA 15+/ All welcome/ Admission $10 / Members free]

www.nafa.net.au/festivals


Victoria Courses

Courses

VCA Drama Masterclass with John Bolton
May 10 & 11, Sat & Sun 11am - 5pm

An increasingly rare opportunity to work and learn with one of Australia's most highly regarded theatre makers and creators.

John's weekend masterlass will be a chance to explore story from many different points of departure including those stories that arise spontaneously, from autobiography, and from text. There will be solo and co-telling, ('conteur/ mimeur') and narrating the story through transformation of the actor into character within the story.

Enquiries & bookings: 03) 9685 9229 - places strictly limited to 12!

Loraine Little
Foundations Co-ordinator
VCA Drama
Victorian College of the Arts
www.vca.unimelb.edu.au/drama

p: 61 3 9685 9229
f: 61 3 9685 9236


Tasmania Courses

Courses

Directing and Acting for the Screen with Di Drew - 30 May - 2 Jun
Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 30th April

This course is a fantastic opportunity for aspiring actors, directors and DOP's to gain valuable experience in a practical screen performance intensive course. The Course Director and Tutor is Di Drew, one of Australia's most respected and award winning, drama directors and producers. The actors that Di will be working with on the first day of the Masterclass are the award winning actors Genevieve Picot and Tara Morice, both Tasmanians who have impressive reputations as screen performers.

The Masterclass will introduce a select group of aspiring directors to the skills required to direct actors for the screen, and will also introduce a select group of aspiring actors to the skills required to work with a director whilst they are acting for the screen. Additionally this course will enable an emerging DOP to gain valuable industry experience by having on-set tutelage from an experienced DOP, and then to work with the course director over three days of filming.

It is intended that this course will be a pre-requisite for an advanced Masterclass (still in development) that will provide actors, directors and camera operators with a show reel.
Di Drew Biog
Di Drew is one of Australia's most respected and award winning, drama directors and producers. The Australian Directors Guild recently awarded her their ADG Award "in recognition of consistent excellence in the art of screen direction in feature film and television direction".

Her impressive body of work includes the feature films Hildegarde - starring Richard E. Grant and Tara Morice; The Right Hand Man - starring Rupert Everett, Hugo Weaving & Catherine McClements; telemovies Trouble In Paradise - starring Raquel Welch & Jack Thompson; Whipping Boy - starring Sigrid Thornton & Temuera Morrison and mini series Seven Deadly Sins; Gluttony - starring Richard Roxburgh and Gia Carides; Spring And Fall - starring Ruth Cracknell and Robyn Nevin and the landmark 1915 - starring Sigrid Thornton & Scott McGregor for which she won a Penguin Award for Best Director.

For more information about Di Drew, Genevieve Picot and Tara Morice please visit our website: www.wideangle.org.au

For the course outline or more information regarding this course please email: info@wideangle.org.au or call 6223 8344

Email:info@wideangle.org.au
www.wideangle.org.au


Date/time:Friday May 30th 9am - 5pm
Saturday May 31st - 9am - 5pm
Sunday June 1st - 9am - 5pm
Monday June 2nd - 9am - 5pm
Venue: Goodwood Studios
Tutor: Di Drew
Cost: $250 low income / $330 full time waged


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