 
 
| |  | Hi Guys
I have had some interesting enquiries this week.
The questions are often the same, people desperately want info, and I have included a couple of typical questions below.
Here are my top 2 Q & A's:
Hi Lee
I does your site help me work get work on Home & Away.......Actor, Melbourne.
ANSWER
Home & Away is filmed in Sydney so the chances of you (being an untrained actor doing extra work) working on Home & Away would be very slim simply because you live in Melbourne!
As an actor, you need to know what shows are being filmed in your state/nearest city and who the Casting Directors are.
2: Hi Lee
My son/daughter has an agent but never gets called for work, should I change agents?
ANSWER
The type of agent you get is relevant to the type of training. I see kids with acting CV's 3 pages long. Your child is up against these kids for any speaking roles. Directors and Producers will re use the same kids as they know they will behave on set and be able to follow directions. It is true what they say about working with animals and children. They are high risk.
Also life gets tough for kids who are 13-15yrs as they still come under the childrens award. This limits production schedules so producers would prefer to get a 16yr old to play a 13yr old, so as not to inhibit a full days filming.
If you are a small 16yr old, that is a bonus, if you are a mature looking 13yr old, not so good.
We have heaps more info though and you do need heaps more!
Working in the acting industry is about information. Good Talent Agents don't advertise in the yellow pages, and Casting Directors don't advertise audition notices in the weekly careers sections.
The info is there, you just need to know how to get it.
If you are new to the industry and just want info for starters - then I suggest you get one of our Starter Packs. They each contain over 40 pages of info that will answer all your immediate questions and help you get started.
And, you can get one today - they are only $14.95!
Just click on the links on the side or go to our BOOKSTORE to order then straight away.
CLICK HERE FOR THE BOOKSTORE.
If you are serious about your acting career, then I suggest you pick up our Premium Membership which includes:
Access to the Industry Business Directory
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Tutorials (Over 200 pages of How To's)
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List your details in our Actors Database
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People who have used this DVD Workshop set got info on:
How to get an agent without getting ripped off.
How to get an audition on Australia''s Leading TV Shows.
How to get training, without paying a cent!
How your headshot can improve your chances of getting an audition.
Who the industry players are and how to get in front of them.
How to source the inside acting info that can make or break .
IF YOU ARE SERIOUS - SUBSCRIBE HERE NOW!! Click Here to Subscribe!!
We have so much info for you, all of it is valuable.
People just want the audition notices that we list each week but the other info and facilities of the Quiet On Set Website are just as important.
Have a great weekend.
Lee Donehue
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| | | Want $20,000 to make your short film? 28 Feb - 9 Mar
Want $20,000 to make your short film - with John Jameson Productions all you need is the idea!
Have you got an idea for a short film? For the second year, John Jameson Productions is giving aspiring creative minds like you the opportunity to get your ideas made. All you need is a brilliant idea for a short film with an unexpected ending. Six finalists will be invited to a workshop in Sydney in early April. Then three winning ideas will be chosen and put into production with a $20,000 budget. To enter simply submit a 200 word synopsis of your idea with an unexpected ending. Hurry entries close 9th March. Over 18's only. Head to www.johnjamesonproductions.com.au
Email:info@johnjamesonwhiskey.com.au
www.johnjamesonproductions.com.au | | TOP | | | How To Apply for an Audition - 5 March 2009
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All the contact details are in the members area. If you are not a member, you need to SUBSCRIBE. CLICK HERE to Subscribe Now! or Just click on the SUBSCRIBE tab at the www.quietonset.com.au home page and follow the prompts as you scroll down. Teen actors needed for ABC documentary - 5 March 2009
Sydney,NSW
We are currently producing a 5 part popular science series. We are expecting it to go to air around July of this year 2009. On Thursday the 16th March, we will be shooting a 'house party' recreation scene. For this scene we will need approximately 30 - 40 teenagers having fun and behaving as they normally would at a friends party. We will have everything on site that a real party has including a live band, lights, party food and non-alcoholic beverages. MALE EXTRA PLAYERS - MELBOURNE - 1 March 2009
Melbourne,VIC
Actors wanted now -- for four [4] exterior scenes, set in mid nineteenth century Australia. Caucasian males 20-40 years of age to play dynamic character. Must have a rugged out-doors look and must be prepared to grow mutton chop side-burns, full jaw-line or full-face beard. Hair-color change may apply. Height: Up to 175cms. [To suit smallish period costume sizes] Looking for Henri - Collaborative Approach - 26 February 2009
Sydney,NSW
I have a long form film in development and am looking to get together with actors for a period of creative development. I have no age/gender/look restrictions at this stage. This will take shape according to enthusiasm, availability & group dynamics. PAID WORK -Wanted- Actors for "The Dark Room" - 12 February 2009
Sydney,NSW
Actors required-
Caucasian Male 50-80+ years old.
Boy 8-14 years old with blonde to sandy hair. 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. | | TOP | | | Film Competitions | | TOP | | State By State | | New South Wales | Courses | What's On? | | Courses Current Open Programme opportunities
+ Writing for Radio March 14 -21
Runs over four days, 9.30am-5.00pm
$600 Applications Close March 4
Discover why audio communication is a little like mind control - and why radio has the power to bring home a message like
no other medium can. This course will give weekend writers the opportunity to take their skills to the next level and the established communicator the chance to develop new
techniques.
Go to the AFTRS website to apply>
+ Voice Over (Radio) Sydney March 15 - 21
Runs over four days, 9.30am-5.00pm
$600 Applications Close March 4
A variety of lecturers offering professional voice expertise in the fields of advertising, radio, voiceovers and commercial
production will lead this practical course in real studio conditions. This course will equip you with the techniques required to begin your career in the competitive, often lucrative, world of voice overs.
Go to the AFTRS website to apply
www.aftrs.edu.au
What's On How to Pitch a TV show - 19 Mar ASTRA Conference
Are you an emerging television show producer looking to perfect your pitch? Then the 2009 ASTRA conference can help you.
In a session sponsored by FOXTEL you'll see in full detail HOW TO PITCH A TELEVISION SHOW. Six television shows will be pitched to a judging panel including Brian Walsh Executive Director of Television and Marketing FOXTEL, Bruce Mann, Chief Executive XYZ Networks, Rebecca Batties, General Manager Music brands MTV and Louise Sams, President TBS International and Executive Vice President Turner Broadcasting System Inc. The winning pitch, which will be announced later in the day, will receive $25,000 in development money to refine their pitch and get it ready for market.
The six participants chosen for the session will be selected from one page submissions of their idea sent to howtopitch@foxtel.com.au . Each selected participant will have five minutes to present their idea to the judging panel before the audience of ASTRA delegates. The program can be for kids/family, reality, light entertainment or scripted (comedy/drama) and can include a video presentation.
Segment producer Jamie Campbell General Manager of Publicity and Talent says the idea for the session developed from FOXTEL's desire to support program makers and emerging producers who don't necessarily have the experience or access to decision makers day to day.
"At FOXTEL we are always looking for fresh new ideas and program concepts and we want to support emerging television makers to get their ideas presented and developed," Jamie Campbell said today.
ASTRA 2009 is the leading conference to draw together subscription television and related industries in Australia. The conference provides the opportunity to showcase the businesses, discuss critical issues and inspire and stimulate the industry for the year ahead.
To register online for ASTRA 2009: STV. Delivering Value go to:
www.astra.org.au/Conference2009
www.astra.org.au/Conference2009 NAFA presents CHOC TOPS 2009 Date: Monday 16 March 2009
Choc Tops are networking meetings for actors, screenwriters & filmmakers .[held every month]
Time: 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm
Venue: The Clock Hotel, 470 Crown St, Surry Hills, Sydney
Topic: "Auditioning; Working in America & The 5 Essentials of Acting"
Guest Speaker: Suzie Steen
Suzie is an experienced American Actor who has appeared in films, television, commercials, theatre, radio, and print publications. She has also worked in Casting, Production & Set Design.
While currently working as an Acting & Dialect Coach, she is still an international actor and Talent Agent. Her latest feature film appearance was in "Mao's Last Dancer", directed by Bruce Beresford. She has also appeared in "Blue Water High", "The Alice", "Always Greener", several commercials and voice-overs.
Having acted in Hollywood for many years, being sponsored by Columbia Pictures, Suzie has had the opportunity to study with Charles Conrad, Vincent Chase, privately with Veteran Actors, and the unique "The Second City" in Chicago (Comedy Improvisation).
Suzie will be returning to Los Angeles in April to once again study with "The Second City" and bring back this style of teaching to Australian Actors.
Schedule:
6.30pm - Meet at pool bar
6.45pm - Castings, crew calls, industry announcements
7.00pm - Speaker Presentation
8.30pm - Lucky door prize drawn
Admission: $10 [NAFA Members Free]
All welcome
With Thanks to Our Sponsors:
The Clock Hotel
Darlinghurst Theatre (double passes to be won)
JVC Professional Australia
Convener: Tony Chu
NAFA [Networking Action for Filmmakers & Actors]
E: tony@nafa.net.au
W: www.nafa.net.au/news
NEW CABARET VENUE BLENDS BRILLIANT COMEDY WITH FINE FOOD
Sydney has an elegant new home for cabaret - Café 212 in Surry Hills. And its March blockbuster - opening tonight - is the glittering Priscillas in the Mist!
This dazzling dinner show starring Lesley Hancock (Leave it to Diva, Come Fly With Me) and Trevor Ashley (Gentlemen Prefer Blokes) along with Lucinda Shaw (Spamalot) and Kurt Phelan (Priscilla), brings to life the colour, flamboyance, fabulous costumes and songs of the disco era featured in Priscilla Queen of the Desert.
Watch drag diva, Ginger Vitas and her lovely co-star Alana Coke as they transform a 'real girl' from dag to drag in spectacular fashion.
Featuring some of the greatest anthems of the disco era, including I Will Survive, Never Been to Me and I Love the Nightlife. So hold onto your (mirror) balls, join in the fun and celebrate at Cabaret @ 212!
Lesley Hancock - just back this morning from launching V Australia in London with Richard Branson (in her guise as 'Judy Free') - is the mad genius behind Leave it to Diva and Cabaret @ 212.
One of the most creative forces on the cabaret and corporate entertainment scene in Australia over the last ten years both in Australia and internationally, she has appeared in every major musical in the last decade including: Phantom of the Opera, Les Mis, Chicago, Sweet Charity, Funny Girl, Grease and Sweeney Todd. all of which she has rewritten and restaged, giving herself the starring role!
Her sharp and always good-humoured portrayals of famous people (Rose Hancock, Princess Diana, Ab Fab's Patsy and her ever popular Kath from Fountain Lakes) never miss their mark.
For bookings call 9215 5137. But hurry. seats are selling fast!
Sydney's newest Cabaret venue, CAFE 212 combines great entertainment with the best of elegant contemporary dining.
Its creative, exciting and energetic executive chef, Itzhak Zoaretz comes from French culinary school Le Cordon Blue and he has designed tantalizing seasonal menus in Australia and overseas. Itzhak's varied career has seen him working in some of the finest restaurants in Sydney to five star hotels. A fresh face in the culinary world, Itzhak has prepared meals for Prime Ministers, pop singers and famous chefs such as Gordon Ramsey and Bill Granger. He takes pride in presenting delicious food that is simple, fresh and looks irresistible. Itzhak's new menus attracted high profile guests within the industry for the café's recent Christmas Cabaret nights. The cabaret, which included a delectable 2 course dinner and a comedy revue, was so successful that it is now a regular event at Café 212 on Riley, street level in the Cambridge Quality Hotel. Come and experience it now!
Bookings: 02 9215 5137.
Two Fists, One Heart + live Q&A - 9 Mar Popcorn Taxi
TWO FISTS ONE HEART is a contemporary family drama set in Perth, Western Australia.
Anthony Argo (Daniel Amalm) is a champion boxer and nightclub doorman who's trained by his father Joe; a proud man who has brought his Sicilian values with him to Australia. Joe's traditional view of the world increasingly comes into conflict with his son's pursuit of "la dolce vita".
Anthony meets Kate who stimulates him with ideas and love. She introduces him to a wider social group beyond the Australian society his father has known. Anthony starts to question many of the foundations of his upbringing, in particular, the role that violence plays in the resolution of conflict. As he assimilates his new found broader view of the world, while battling with his own personal disappointments, he realises he is now mature enough to be his own man and see his father and his values within the context of his own developing philosophy.
Oh... and there's a rival to Anthony's father's attentions, an ex-con street fighter who's starting to cause jealousy and rage within the family unit... perhaps fighting is the only true course Anthony can take.
Popcorn Taxi is proud to present
the first public screening of
Two Fists, One Heart
plus a live Q&A onstage with actor Daniel Amalm,
writer/actor Rai Fazio and producer David Elfick (Rabbit-Proof Fence, Newsfront) after the movie.
ONE NIGHT ONLY
Monday March 9, 7pm
Greater Union Bondi Junction
www.popcorntaxi.com.au | | | Queensland | Courses | | Courses Production Budgeting and Accounting Brisbane - March 28 & 29
Our courses for April - June will be up
on our website very soon so do keep checking
as we have a bit of a feast for you
including some very exciting Masterclasses.
A short and sharp workshop introducing
the specialised skills of the Film / TV
production accountant to those with
little accounting experience.
Course Presenter Jill Hewitt has worked
with Moneypenny Services since 1988 and
after concludeing her role as Financial
Controller on Moulin Rouge, in 2000,
took on the position of General Manager
of Moneypenny Production Accounting.
Cost: $250
Applications close: March 13
If you have any queries about the short courses or need help to register please contact Carol, Helen or Saul at AFTRS Brisbane on (07) 3257 7646 or send an email
to infoqld@aftrs.edu.au.
| | | Western Australia | What's On? | | What's On Perth Actors Collective Calls for Scripts - 30 Mar Perth Actors Collective
Do you have a feature film script tucked away? Have you laboured over the characterisations and plot for months and need some feedback?
PAC Script Lab requires advanced draft scripts to be read by professional actors at our bi-monthly script readings. Sponsored by ScreenWest and PAC Screen Workshops, PAC Script Lab is an industry based venture designed to encourage the development and visibility of West Australian screenplays and writers. The ultimate aim is for a honing of West Australian scripts and an increase in the profile, quality and awareness of local film projects. At each reading, professional actors read one advanced draft screenplay for an audience of producers, colleagues, filmmaking community and the general public. The format is informal and includes pre-reading, drinks and feedback questionnaires.
www.fti.asn.au/news/718 | | | Victoria | Courses | What's On? | | Courses Presenting for the Camera & the Art of the Interview - 30 Apr
This workshop provides a sound introduction to the craft of presenting information for the screen. Learn the skills required to deliver news reading autocue, lifestyle or corporate information as well as interview techniques for documentary, both in the research phase and on screen. Includes practical experience working to camera and industry visit.
Who should do this course?
Anyone wishing to present to camera, or wanting to better understand from a filmmaker perspective how to work with presenters. Also suited to corporate sector professionals for delivering on screen informational presentations.
When: April 30 (9:30am - 4:30pm)
Fees: $95 OC members / $120 non members
Bookings: info@openchannel.org.au / 03 8610 9300
http://www.openchannel.org.au
Email:info@openchannel.org.au What's On Good + Q&A with Viggo Mortensen - 26 Mar Cinema Nova
GOOD, which made its world premiere at this year's Toronto International Film Festival, stars Viggo Mortensen in an extraordinary change-of-pace role as he plays John Halder, a good, decent individual with family problems. A German literature professor in the 1930s, Halder explores his personal circumstances in a novel advocating compassionate euthanasia. When the book is unexpectedly enlisted by powerful political figures in support of government propaganda, Halder finds his career rising in an optimistic current of nationalism and prosperity. Yet with Halder's change in fortune, his seemingly inconsequential decisions potentially jeopardize the people in his life with devastating effects.
Nova is proud to present Viggo Mortensen in conversation after a special screening of GOOD.
Tickets $25 online and at the Box Office
Thursday March 26, 7.00pm.-
www.cinemanova.com.au Stitch 2009 - comedy initiative - 30 Mar ABC & Film Victoria
In conjunction with ABC TV, we have a new comedy initiative called STITCH - a wonderful opportunity for practitioners to put forward innovative and imaginative ideas for new comedy series with the hope that they may join the ranks of hit ABC series THE HOLLOWMEN, SUMMER HEIGHTS HIGH, VERY SMALL BUSINESS and REVIEW WITH MYLES BARLOW.
Six teams will be selected to participate in an intensive three day development workshop where they can explore and develop their original concepts and ideas.
Interested comedy writers, directors, producers and performers are encouraged to read the application guidelines below.
Applications close on Monday 30 March, 2009
For further information contact Elspeth Langford, Administrative Support Officer
elspeth.langford@film.vic.gov.au
or 03 9660 3200.
www.film.vic.gov.au/www/html/1027-stitch-2009.asp | | | Tasmania | What's On? | | What's On Tropfest & Trop Jr screenings in Tasmania - FREE EVENT - 6 Mar - 8 Mar
When: Friday March 6 2009
Time: 8pm
Where: Peacock Theatre, Salamanca Arts Centre, Hobart
Salamanca Arts Centre, Wide Angle Tasmania and Screen Tasmania present MovieExtra Tropfest 2009.
Now is your chance to come along and see all the fabulous Tasmanian entries to Tropfest 2009.
There have been 11 entries to the Tasmanian Tropfest Award with 4 of those making the National Tropfest shortlist. Come along for an entertaining night supporting Tasmania's short-film makers.
Join the Tasmanian Tropfest Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=52226743142
Trop Jnr Screening - FREE EVENT
When: Sunday March 8 2009
Time: 2pm
Where: Peacock Theatre, Salamanca Arts Centre, Hobart
Back for a second year, The Australian Children's Television Foundation (ACTF) is proud to present Trop Jr, the world's largest short film festival - for kids, by kids.
This year the Trop Jr Signature Item (TSI) is 'Squeeze' - look out for the clever ways in which these young filmmakers incorporate 'Squeeze' into their films. For the first time in Hobart the top 12 films selected in this short film competition for under 15's.
http://www.tropjr.com/au/ | | | | TOP | | | |
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