QuietOnSet Newsletter - 30 April 2009

 

Info Update # 13 Thursday 30th April 2009

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Hi Guys New info on a new Aussie feature film starting filming next week callede "I Love You Too" The new Aussie Feature Film commences filming in Melbourne next month. "I Love You Too" is a romantic comedy about a commitment-phobic man-about-town and a gifted New Age dwarf, who go on a quest to win the women they love. Written by comedian Peter Helliar and from the producers of Summer Heights High, "I Love You Too" is a story about the meaning of relationships, the importance of male friendship and having the courage to pursue the one you love. The lead role is being played by Brendan Cowell and he is joined by; former McLeod's Daughters star Bridie Carter, Travis McMahon (Kokoda, Good Guys Bad Guys, Last Man Standing) and Steve Bisley (Water Rats, Sea Patrol, The Big Steal) and model Megan Gale is featured inher first Australian Feature Film Appearance. Great news for Vic actors/Extras. Filming goes for 6 weeks. ------------------------------------------------------- Here is a Q&A Fav for the week: Hi Lee, I am ready with new headshots & a showreel to start approaching agents, seeking representation. Is it appropriate/acceptable to email with attached photo & a link to showreel on video.com? Also, is it ok to include both a headshot & a full length shot? Any info would be great. Thanks so much, K Hi K I would like to say there are rules for headshots etc, but each agent will accept or reject an application depending on your look and experience and how that fits in with the talent that they currently have on their books. I would not email though, you are definitely best to ring, see if they have open books at the moment, some don't. Also, find out what they charge, if they answer their phone (if they don't, then maybe they are only agenting part time). You need to ask them how long they have been in business, don't go with anyone who has not been around for over 6 years. Also, some agents might want show reels, others don't - it depends on the type of actors that they represent. You defiantly need to be calling and making appointments, rather then just random emailing. Hope that helps. Lee ----------------------------------------------------- Have a great weekend folks. Cheers Lee EMAIL ME QOS Website - click here Latest Quiet On Set News Good News For WA Actors Proposed $60million Production for WA Producer Stephen van Mil has confirmed that Icon Film Distribution (Mel Gibson's Company) is behind the proposed $60 million feature film adaptation of Robert Drewe's novel "The Drowner". According to van Mil, the rapidly-becoming-ubiquitous John Collee (Guardians of Ga'Hoole, Happy Feet) has been commissioned to write three drafts of the screenplay, extending his connection with WA (he was also script editor for the adaptation of Tim Winton's Dirt Music, which is currently in pre-production). Scott Hicks has been approached to direct, but is not confirmed. TOP Casting Board QOS Website - click here How To Apply for an Audition - 30 April 2009 ,0 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. Female wanted for short film - 27 April 2009 sydney,NSW Female, 20 - 30, blonde (pref) actress wanted for short film. 5+ lines. 3 scenes. Short Film - The Exhibition - Extras ALL AGES NEEDED - 26 April 2009 Sydney,NSW Extras of ALL AGES - 16 to 99 , required for a short film. You will play art gallery opening night guests and be required on Sunday 17th May 2009 from 3pm - 7pm. Filipino actors - independent student feature - 24 April 2009 Sydney,NSW 2 actors (Filipino appearance) and 1 actress needed for independent feature to be shot in Sydney's west. Must be of Filipino appearance between 20-30. Payment is deferred. Camp Quality Puppets - 23 April 2009 Sydney,NSW Looking for volunteer puppeteers to perform shows at primary schools around NSW in order to teach children about anti bullying and about children living with cancer. The program is now in its 21st year and celebrated seeing its 3 millionth child last year!! The puppets also attend childrens hospitals and corporate events on behalf of Camp Quality. No experience necessary, as full puppetry training is provided. SLAG: Best Enemies - Feature Film - 21 April 2009 Sydney,NSW Casting for a mature male who has a history in comedy, but is wiling to play a role straight. He will play a school teacher. Auditions will be held 30/5/09. Blue Justice - 20 April 2009 Surry Hills,NSW Looking for cast members for a student production called "Blue Justice". Characters Required: * Male to play 28 year old dirty cop * Male to play 28 year old undercover Police Officer. * Female to play 36 year old Police Commissioner . * Male to play 48 year old Russian underworld crime boss. * Female to play 25 year old sister of lead character. Blue Justice is an original short film, fifteen minutes in length, which will be entered into several national and international short film festivals. The short film takes place in 2008 Sydney, Australia. CASTING CALL - Coffs Harbour, NSW - 14 April 2009 Coffs Harbour,NSW Short Film (DRAMA) - For Film Festival... 2 Actors required: Sammy (27 - 32 yo MALE) - Homeless Person. Jim (25 - 35 yo MALE) - Well groomed and dressed. MAKE_UP ARTIST: x1 person required. A group of filmmaker is looking for a male voiceover artist - 7 April 2009 Sydney,NSW A group of professional independent filmmaker is looking for a male voiceover artist for a short film project that is aimed to be entered to several local and international film festivals. The voiceover of the character needs to resemble the voice of Tom Hank's, it is friendly yet also can be deep and serious. PAID WORK - Auditions for The Ruby Revue - 6 April 2009 Sydney,NSW Sydney's top little variety night is seeking fresh new cabaret talent to perform for us! The Ruby Revue is a dinner & show cabaret night held on the first Saturday of the month at The Arthouse Hotel in Sydney. We are after a whole range of performers including variety, vaudeville, music, circus and much more! The Trickster - Student Feature Film - 20 March 2009 Sydney,NSW Feature film student production for 3rd year bachelor course. Leading Roles: Coy - 20's. Hustler of the Don Juan mold. Handsome, sweettalker. In love with Kaylin. Kaylin - 20's. Hustler dealing in card tricks mainly. Beautiful. Stuck in a love triangle between Coy and Moze Moze - 20's. Hustler dealing in coin tricks. Best friend of Coy. Bit of a tough guy, slightly weasly. Herms - 40's-50's. Kaylins father. Hustler dealing in card tricks. Charmer. Supporting Cast: Amy - 20's. Attractive girl at the beach who is conned by Coy. Ralph, Jones and Smith - 40's to 50's. Gangster toughs of a film noir vein. 10yr old Moze - 8 to 14. Moze as a child. hustler, gift of the gab. Have you suffered for your art ? - 18 March 2009 Sydney,NSW A documentary is being made in Sydney about how an art suc as drama, music, dance,visual art can enrich a person's life. Artistic people of all walks of life are welcome to take part ie actors, musicians, writers, sculptors, painters etc PAID WORK -Presenters Wanted - Male & Female - 16 March 2009 Melbourne,VIC Online Presenters male and female - all ages We are looking to assemble a "library" of presenters to appear in online video marketing segments, beginning in Melbourne April/May, 2009, followed by other cities across Australia. 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 Courses * SCREENWISE SCREENTEENS * If you're not having fun...you're not doing it right! SCREENWISE SCREENTEENS is the hip happening film & TV training school for young adult actors who want to make a serious move in to the film & TV industry. For two hours on a Saturday come work with the professionals that can make your training mean something. SCREENTEENS TUTORS are all professional actors with vast Industry experience such as Malcolm Frawley (Director, Actor),Denise Roberts (Headland, Always Greener), Sam Atwell, (Headland, Home & Away), Victoria Longley (Wild Side, STC), Dave Newman (Casting Consultant), SCREENTEENS student photos are kept on file, and presented to Casting Consultants for consideration whenever there is a film or TV series being cast, and many of our Screenteens have auditioned and appeared in some of Australia's leading film & TV series such as.. Home & Away, All Saints, The December Boys, H20, and Blue Water High and Due to Screenwise references, many students are now represented by some of Sydney's top acting agencies. SCREENTEENS fees per term are $440.00 (includes GST). Our next term: Commences May 02 2009 | Concludes: July 04 2009 Because our classes are boutique style, places are strictly limited. Contact: Screenwise Office on 9281 4484 or email info@screenwise.com.au apply on line. Acting workshop at Voice Coach Studios Christopher Trusswell and Walter Grkovic are running a terrific acting workshop at Voice Coach Studios through May. WHETHER YOU'RE A BEGINNER OR PROFESSIONAL ACTOR ,THE ACTORS INSTINCT GIVES YOU SIMPLE AND EASY TECHNIQUES THAT GET TO THE CORE OF WHAT ACTING SHOULD BE. TRUTHFUL EXPERIENCE A NEW AND POWERFUL ACTING TECHNIQUE THAT IS REVOLUTIONISING THE WAY ACTORS APPROACH THEIR CRAFT TODAY THE ACTORS INSTINCT IS A SIX WEEK WORKSHOP WHICH COMBINES ACTING FOR SCREEN AND THEATRE TAUGHT BY TWO PROFESSIONAL ACTORS WHO APPLY OVER 40 YEARS COMBINED EXPERIENCE IN THE INDUSTRY TO THEIR TEACHING THE COURSE OFFERS AN ACTING TECHNIQUE CALLED "THE ACCESS WAY" WHICH IS A HYBRID OF VARIOUS ACTING METHODS WHICH MAKES ACTING UNCOMPLICATED BUT FOCUSED TECHNIQUES COVERED: ACTING FOR SCREEN SCENE WORK CREATIVE VISUALISATION BUILDING A CHARACTER SCRIPT ANALYSIS WALTER GRKOVIIC IS A GRADUATE OF NIDA AND HAS WORKED IN ALL AREAS OF THE INDUSTRY AS AN ACTOR , DIRECTOR AND TEACHER.. WALTER WAS THE HEAD ACTING TEACHER FOR STAGE AND SCREEN AT CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY AND HAS ALSO TAUGHT AT NIDA ,THE AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF MUSIIC, MACDONALD COLLEGE AND SYDNEY COMMUNIITY COLLEGE.. JUST SOME OF HIS THEATRE , FILM AND TELEVISION CREDITS INCLUDE THE SUM OF US, SUMMER OF THE SEVENTEETH DOLL, SHOUT, ROCKY HORROR,, SOFT FRUIT, FOOTY LEGENDS, SUPERMAN RETURNS, HOME AND AWAY, ALL SAINTS, POLIICE RESCUE AND OVER THE HILL. CHRISTOPHER TRUSWELL HAS TAUGHT ACTING FOR THE AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF PERFORMING ARTS, THE ACTION ACTING COMPANY AND FOR SCHOOLS THROUGH THE MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIA AS WELL AS PRIVATE TUITION.. CHRISTOPHER'S THEATRE, FILM AND TELEVISION CREDITS INCLUDE GODSPELL , THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS, MACBETH ,THE MERCHANT OF VENICE,, PETER PAN ,, STAR WARS EPIISODE 2, LA SPAGNOLA, NED, HEY DAD, ALL TOGETHER NOW, ALL SAINTS, PACKED TO THE RAFTERS,, BUTTERFLY ISLAND AND BLINKY BILL.. COURSE FEE:: $500 ( incll.. GST) to be paid in full at the beginning off the 6 week workshop Enquiries:: Walter Grkovic 0421 564 543 waltergrkovic@yahoo..com..au VENUE :: The Loft--1A Victoria Street Paddington--Tuesday 5th off May 7pm.. Walter directly on 0421 564 543 or waltergrkovic@yahoo.com.au Lucy Cornell Director | Voice Coach 1A Victoria St Paddington NSW 2021 phone: +612 9361 5677 mobile: +61 416 100 885 Skype: lucycornell web: www.voicecoach.net email: lucy@voicecoach.net ACTING COURSES - MID-YEAR ENROLMENTS @ The Actors Studio Australia - June 2009 TRUTH MASTER CLASSES - Term 3 commences June 1st 2009. Study the dynamic new technique that will revolutionise your approach to performance. The Actors Studio Australia is Sydney's leading independent drama school for truth-based performance training. Our unique, powerful TRUTH MASTER CLASSES draw 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. Classes cater for all levels of experience. Day and evening classes available. From just $399 per 8 week term. Enrol now. Term 3 courses commence Mon 1st June, 2009. WHY STUDY @ THE ACTORS STUDIO Powerful techniques not taught anywhere else in Australia. High standards of excellence demanded. Personal attention and careful management of your development. Supportive, professional environment. Performance opportunities with working professional directors. Contact The Actors Studio Australia on (02) 8812 3522 or visit www.actorsstudio.com.au Queensland Courses | What's On? Courses The Audition Showcase Film and Television Casting Directors BEN PARKINSON and SUE MANGER Have created these unique educational and inspiring Seminars. START-UP SEMINARS Our aim is to guide new and aspiring actors into gaining professional work in the Film and Television Industry. Subjects covered will be: Agents -How to find one- what they do and what your relationship is with them Outlining Industry requirements - Headshots/Resumes /Tools of the Trade The Casting Selection Process and different Auditioning Techniques explained. The difference between Auditioning for Commercials and for Drama. Q and A Session - Myths fears and expectations explained openly THE AUDITION SHOWCASE Does not teach technical Acting, Voice Work, Dance or Musical Theatre. We do however help guide you into professional organisations. We also involve personnel in the Screen Industry so that we can offer the best possible advice to performers to help you on your way.. WHEN: Saturday 16th May 2009 and Sunday 17th May 2009. 10.00 - 12.00am 10-17 yrs with Parent or Guardian. 12.30 - 2.30pm 10-17yrs with Parent or Guardian. 3.00 - 5.00pm 18yrs + COST : ONLY $65.00 (1 parent/guardian 1 child) and $20.00 additional family members (inc GST) $65.00 per person 18yrs + (inc GST) WHERE: "The Cutting Edge" Studios cnr Riverside Drive and Jane St, West End Brisbane. BOOKINGS and ENQUIRIES ONLY TO: GLENN McLAREN on 0427 352 092 glenntas@gmail.com For reference only: BEN PARKINSON CASTING www.bpcast.net SUE MANGER Casting and Career Consultant www.suemanger.com What's On BRISBANE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL My Year Without Sex -13 May Multi-award winning Australian director Sarah Watt (Look Both Ways, BIFF 2005 #1 Audience Favourite) returns with a heart warming comedy drama about the ups and downs of family life. After a sudden collapse, Natalie, a young mother and wife, undergoes emergency surgery. During her post-op rehabilitation she finds herself asking life's big questions. In this refreshing snap shot of suburban life, Natalie and her family navigate their way through a number of messy, and often hilarious, domestic situations. My Year Without Sex opened the recent Adelaide Film Festival. Please RSVP for MY YEAR WITHOUT SEX on our website. Web Address: www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=ySkUBhgkt58juyx8Qfzjig_3d_3d Wednesday 13 May, 7pm Dendy Portside Cinemas Remora Road, Hamilton Victoria Courses | What's On? Courses AFTRS MELBOURNE - UPCOMING COURSES Screenwriting for Film & Television - Online Melbourne - June 2 - August 6 Our popular Online Screenwriting course is back again and newly updated. This fully online course runs for ten weeks and will introduce you to the fundamentals of creating an industry-standard feature film script. Cost: $750 Applications Close: May 19 Production Budgeting and Accounting Melbourne - June 13 & 14 A two day 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 being Financial Controller on Moulin Rouge, became General Manager of Moneypenny Production Accounting. Cost: $250 Applications Close: May 30 For all course or event enquiries: Email: infovic@aftrs.edu.au Ph: (03) 9602 8300 What's On St Kilda Film Festival presents the top 100 Australian Short Film 26 May - 31 May St Kilda Film Festival presents the top 100 Australian Short Film Plus 4 international programs and SoundKilda! Opening at St Kilda's iconic Palais Theatre on Tuesday 26 May, the St Kilda Film Festival will once again present a stand-out selection of Australian short films, a floor trembling selection of Australia's best music video clips in SoundKILDA as well as four international short film programs from leading overseas short film festivals Clermont-Ferrand and interfilm Berlin. The five day festival will see the Top 100 short films screen across 16 competition sessions at The Palace George Cinemas as part of the St Kilda Film Festival National Short Film Competition. With over $40,000 worth of cash and in-kind craft awards, including a $10,000 cash prize for Best Short Film, and a newly created category for 'Best Youth Film', entrants are vying for some excellent prizes which will help them further their filmmaking careers. The St Kilda Film Festival also provides a number of open events including the annual 'Industry Open Day' at The Palace George Cinemas on Saturday 30 May, a space for experienced and budding filmmakers to meet the people behind Screen Australia, the Australian Writers Guild, the National film & Sound Archive, Open Channel, VCA Digital Pictures, Music and Effects, AFTRS, Screen Hub, Short Attention and many more. For further information, please visit www.stkildafilmfestival.com.au WEST EAST THEATRE - SOMEONE WHO'LL WATCH OVER ME AFTER A YEAR OF INTENSE PREPARATION WEST EAST THEATRE BURSTS ON TO THE MELBOURNE THEATRE SCENE WITH ITS INAUGURAL PRODUCTION OF THE WEST END SMASH HIT, SOMEONE WHO'LL WATCH OVER ME An Englishman, an Irishman and an American walk into Beirut .... and keep each other alive with wit, imagination and compassion. SOMEONE WHO'LL WATCH OVER ME By Frank McGuinness This highly acclaimed play was inspired by McGuiness' conversations with Brian Keenan who, in 1986 was abducted on his way to work at the American University of Beirut. "Hilariously funny as well as moving.a wise and wonderful play" The Guardian " .more Beckett than Costa-Gavras.Instead of exploiting a real-life tragedy to bring a spurious journalistic reality to the stage, Mr McGuinness uses his premise as a springboard for imagining the fantasies, jokes and spiritual credos with which ordinary men might somehow survive barbaric incarceration." The New York Times. Directed by David Myles Featuring Ezra Bix, Trent Baker and Richard Stables Original Music by Gemma Turvey Previews Wednesday 29th April and Thursday 30th April Opens Friday May 1st till Sunday 17th May Wed - Sat 8pm Sundays 6pm Forty Five Downstairs 45 Flinders Lane Melbourne Tix: Full $25, Conc. $20, Previews $15. For more info on West East go to www.westeasttheatre.com TOP

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QuietOnSet Newsletter - Monday, April 20, 2009

 

Info UPdate # 12 Monday 20th April

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Hi Guys Konnichiwa I have just got back from Easter in Japan. Quick trip over with the family,which was fabulous. I had an insight into the Japanese film industry via a martial arts studio near the city of Kyoto. All Ninja's and Samurai's which my boys loved. They had the chance to get up on stage and do a mock fight! Japan is also the animation capital of the world so if you are into your Future Fantasy games and stuff - Japan is the place for you. ----------------------------------------------------- On the home front, there are some awesome courses happening - kicking off this weekend. Casting Director; Faith Martin is up at the Gold Coast. Faith was one of our guest speakers at the last actors info day and is awesome. Denise Roberts at Screenwise is just kicking off a new term of classes so check them out. This Saturday is the chance to Masterclass with Packed To The Rafters and Sea Patrol Director Chris Martin. Only a couple of places left so get in quick. -------------------------------------------------- Reader Feedback. Congratulations to QOS reader and rising star Alex Rzechowicz who scored the role in the Feature Film - Best Enemies. We advertised this audition last week and Alex applied, auditioned and landed the gig. Paid work - gotta be happy with that. We have followed Alex's journey since he was spotted in the crowd by Producer Rob Connolly at one of our events years ago. He has a CV as long as your arm and has just recently got back from the US. He has promised to take me to the Oscars with him when he goes! And his mum too - of course!! :) ------------------------------------------------------ From long term QOS Reader: Season 3 of our show starts airing this Monay night!! Hi Lee Our show, Living on the Coast, has its Season 3 Premier on Channel 31 TVS this Monday Night And i do believe you can also watch live streaming from the TVS website: www.tvs.org.au xo Julia Achilleos (Well done Julia - Great Effort - Lee) ------------------------------------------------------- Have a great week, Cheers Lee Donehue EMAIL ME QOS Website - click here Latest Quiet On Set News Green Lantern Project will be shot in NSW. After a tough four years that saw the state's production levels flag, it's all systems go for New South Wales film industry after yesterday's announcement that big-budget Hollywood film Green Lantern will be shot in the state, creating around 500 jobs and providing a major boost for the state's film industry. The successful bid for Green Lantern - which will be produced by DC Comics and Warner Bros. with director Martin Campbell (Casino Royale(), producer Donald Deline (Guardians of Ga'Hoole, The Italian Job) and executive producer Herb Gains (Watchmen) Pre-production on Green Lantern is set to begin in July with filming scheduled to start in November. Warners plan to release the film in December next year. MASTER INTENSIVE....FROM THE DIRECTOR OF 'PACKED TO THE RAFTERS' CHRIS MARTIN JONES - in a one day Master Class ONLY 4 Places Left - This Weekend!! Chris Has also directed... Sea Patrol, Home & Away, Blue Water High, McLeod's Daughters...) 'REFINING THE ACTOR' When: Sat 25th April 2009 At: 10.00am till 5.00pm Where: Screenwise Studios 84 - 86 Mary Street, Surry Hills Cost: $295 Contact: Sian in the office on (02) 9281 4484 ONLY 12 PLACES ON OFFER - SO GET IN QUICK! Contact: Sian on (02) 9281 4484 Email. info@screenwise.com.au Screenwise Studios 84 - 86 Mary Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010 TOP Casting Board QOS Website - click here How To Apply for an Audition - 20 April 2009 ,0 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. Film Competition Event Coordinators - 20 April 2009 Melbourne,VIC The same team that brought you "I Want To Live Here" Film Competition last year is now seeking volunteers and casual-paid positions for this year's event, themed: "How Rental Hikes Kill Creativity" Blue Justice - 20 April 2009 Surry Hills,NSW Looking for cast members for a student production called "Blue Justice". Characters Required: * Male to play 28 year old dirty cop * Male to play 28 year old undercover Police Officer. * Female to play 36 year old Police Commissioner . * Male to play 48 year old Russian underworld crime boss. * Female to play 25 year old sister of lead character. Blue Justice is an original short film, fifteen minutes in length, which will be entered into several national and international short film festivals. The short film takes place in 2008 Sydney, Australia. Female 30-45 for Theatre Production - 17 April 2009 Sydney,NSW Merland Productions are casting for a female 30-45 for our upcoming Production at Newtown Theatre. The role is for that of a ballsy Policewoman. The play is a romantic comedy which will run for 3 weeks, from 28th July.This is a co-op production. Female 18-28,brunette, for Lead in Theatre Production - 17 April 2009 Sydney,NSW Merland Productions are casting for a lead role in our upcoming production at Newtown Theatre. Female 18-28, brunette, with a voluptuous figure (size 12-14) to play lead role in a romantic comedy. Auditions will be held 28th April. PAID WORK - Theatre Skilled actors - 16 April 2009 Baulkham Hills,NSW Kaleidoscope Theatre Company is changing theatre. Our committment is to produce both classic and original dramatic and musical theatre that is engaging, exciting & exceptional. Lewis is 21, just left university. Lucy, 20-23, girlfriend of Lewis. Nick, 21-24, Egotistical and politically deluded. Justin, 35-42, a social worker. Roy, 40-50, a mental patient. Henry, 40-50, a former lawyer, now a patient. Doug, 20-30, pyromaniac. Cherry, 25-35, funny, abrasive. Julie, 21-25, is in a mental institution. Ruth, 30-40, an obsessive compulsive. Zac, 25-30, heavily sedated manic depressive. PAID WORK - MURDER MYSTERY HOSTS - 15 April 2009 Sydney,NSW We are looking for approximately 5-7 xperienced Improvisational Actors/Performers to host our products in and around Sydney in the role of Murder Mystery Host. . The rate for a Murder Mystery gig is $300+ gst (if registered) (Travel may be added). An average Murder Mystery goes for about three hours. CASTING CALL - Coffs Harbour, NSW - 14 April 2009 Coffs Harbour,NSW Short Film (DRAMA) - For Film Festival... 2 Actors required: Sammy (27 - 32 yo MALE) - Homeless Person. Jim (25 - 35 yo MALE) - Well groomed and dressed. MAKE_UP ARTIST: x1 person required. The History Boys by Alan Bennett - 11 April 2009 Melbourne,VIC Auditions are open for our July 2009 production of 'The History Boys' at Cromwell Road Theatre South Yarra. Many roles available for characters to play students, and teachers. Accents required. Please see character descriptions in Members area. Short Student film -revisualisation of the Alfred Hitchcock CLASSIC 'Pyscho' - 10 April 2009 Sydney,NSW This student film follows the story of a young boy whose modern world clashes with the past when he is dropped at an orphanage after his mother is shot dead by a couple of inexperienced thugs. Characters: Norman Bates: male, aged 45+ Young Boy: male, aged 5-12 Thugs: male or female, aged 19-26 Policeman: male or female, aged 22+ A group of filmmaker is looking for a male voiceover artist - 7 April 2009 Sydney,NSW A group of professional independent filmmaker is looking for a male voiceover artist for a short film project that is aimed to be entered to several local and international film festivals. The voiceover of the character needs to resemble the voice of Tom Hank's, it is friendly yet also can be deep and serious. PAID WORK - Auditions for The Ruby Revue - 6 April 2009 Sydney,NSW Sydney's top little variety night is seeking fresh new cabaret talent to perform for us! The Ruby Revue is a dinner & show cabaret night held on the first Saturday of the month at The Arthouse Hotel in Sydney. We are after a whole range of performers including variety, vaudeville, music, circus and much more! Casting exciting new feature film in Melbourne. - 26 March 2009 Melbourne,VIC Fly-On-The-Wall Productions are about to commence casting on their first independent feature film: BEAUTIFUL BOY. Characters: Alex: mid 20''s, good-looking, a designer, well dressed and well educated. Alex is a sensitive dreamer, always optimistic even when reality presents itself as a major hurdle. Tim: mid 20''s, gay and good-looking, architect, trendy, fashionable and young man around town. He is a former lover of Steven''s and naturally opposed to the domesticity presented by Alex. Charles: early 20''s A young, officious, geeky looking public servant. Richard: 30''s, Alex''s boss, friendly and outgoing in a way that drives Alex crazy. Maria: 50''s, Italian, over-done make-up. A hardworking nurse who works in the Maternity ward. Jude: 20''s, a sexy young waiter in a restaurant. Delna: 30''s, a gorgeous, striking woman. Algina: 20''s, a skinny young woman, cold but beautiful. Hay Fever by Noel Coward - Theatre - 24 March 2009 Sydney,NSW Characters Required: JUDITH BLISS - Successful West End actress - 50 to 60. Charming flirt . Simple piano and singing skills an advantage but not essential. DAVID BLISS - successful novelist - not adverse to a bit of a flirt himself 50 to 65 ish. SIMON BLISS - Young 20's something man about town. SOREL BLISS - 18 year old sister. MYRA ARUNDEL - sophisticated society vamp - a little younger than Judith. RICHARD GREATHAN - a mature diplomat. SANDY TYRRELL - young amateur gentleman boxer. JACKIE CORRETON - unsophisticated typist. CLARA - Judith's dresser in her West End days - a no-nonsense woman much put upon by the family. The Trickster - Student Feature Film - 20 March 2009 Sydney,NSW Feature film student production for 3rd year bachelor course. Leading Roles: Coy - 20's. Hustler of the Don Juan mold. Handsome, sweettalker. In love with Kaylin. Kaylin - 20's. Hustler dealing in card tricks mainly. Beautiful. Stuck in a love triangle between Coy and Moze Moze - 20's. Hustler dealing in coin tricks. Best friend of Coy. Bit of a tough guy, slightly weasly. Herms - 40's-50's. Kaylins father. Hustler dealing in card tricks. Charmer. Supporting Cast: Amy - 20's. Attractive girl at the beach who is conned by Coy. Ralph, Jones and Smith - 40's to 50's. Gangster toughs of a film noir vein. 10yr old Moze - 8 to 14. Moze as a child. hustler, gift of the gab. Have you suffered for your art ? - 18 March 2009 Sydney,NSW A documentary is being made in Sydney about how an art suc as drama, music, dance,visual art can enrich a person's life. Artistic people of all walks of life are welcome to take part ie actors, musicians, writers, sculptors, painters etc PAID WORK -Presenters Wanted - Male & Female - 16 March 2009 Melbourne,VIC Online Presenters male and female - all ages We are looking to assemble a "library" of presenters to appear in online video marketing segments, beginning in Melbourne April/May, 2009, followed by other cities across Australia. 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 MASTER INTENSIVE....FROM THE DIRECTOR OF 'PACKED TO THE RAFTERS' CHRIS MARTIN JONES - in a one day Master Class ONLY 4 Places Left - This Weekend!! Chris Has also directed... Sea Patrol, Home & Away, Blue Water High, McLeod's Daughters...) 'REFINING THE ACTOR' When: Sat 25th April 2009 At: 10.00am till 5.00pm Where: Screenwise Studios 84 - 86 Mary Street, Surry Hills Cost: $295 Contact: Sian in the office on (02) 9281 4484 ONLY 12 PLACES ON OFFER - SO GET IN QUICK! Contact: Sian on (02) 9281 4484 Email. info@screenwise.com.au Screenwise Studios 84 - 86 Mary Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010 May - Acting Workshops with ACTING WORLD Acting World provides acting training established upon the principles practiced by the famous Moscow Art Theatre. Acting Coach: Natela Dzuliashvili. The unique acting training system, small classes and great value for money make these acting courses so popular that they fill up fast. Do not miss the opportunity to learn from Natela! Here is the information on short courses starting in May: AN ACTOR PREPARES 6-week course. This is STANISLAVSKY METHOD ACTING course, which is based on Improvisation and is designed to boost participants' level of confidence, vitality and technical proficiency. This course is a journey from the meaning to the word. It is suitable for both beginners and experienced actors. The course starts on 14 May and runs for 6 Thursdays until the 18 June. Hours: 7pm.- 9:30pm. to 10pm. Fee: $210. Venue: Cleveland Street Theatre, 199 Cleveland St. Redfern. Class size is limited to 14. MECHANICS OF EMOTIONS, PRESENCE and CHARISMA 8-week course. It is suitable for those who have previous acting training or/and some experience performing on the stage or in front of the camera. The course is based on MICHAEL CHEKHOV ACTING TECHNIQUE. Using psycho-physical exercises and movements that generate emotions we improvise and rehearse scenes and monologues. The aim of this workshop is to teach actors how to use Michael Chekhov Acting Technique as a way to improve and apply their own talent. The course starts on 18 May and runs for 8 Mondays until the 6 July. Hours: 7pm.- 9pm. to 9:30pm. Fee: $330. Venue: Cleveland Street Theatre, 199 Cleveland St. Redfern. Class size is limited to 14. For more information visit http://www.acting-world.com For ENROLLMENT details and to secure your place in the class Email natela@acting-world.com Call (02) 9759 2957 or 0401 338 751 Testimonials: Natela is an excellent teacher, specializing in the Russian school of acting, notably the important acting techniques of Konstantin Stanislavsky. She works with great honesty, integrity, and is an inspirational teacher. - Tony Knight, Head of Acting, NIDA In just six weeks, Natela's course and her no fuss, direct approach, gave me the tools and the confidence to power through a gruelling audition process and score a lead role in the upcoming US Telemovie of the week: - Dynasty (Behind the Scenes). I would highly recommend any of her courses to all actors - either amateur or professional, beginner or experienced. No one teaches Stanislavsky like this Lady can! - Ritchie Singer Dear Natela! I thoroughly enjoyed every lesson I had with you. In fact I have never felt so inspired for so long! It's as if I have grown my own set of wings! I can strongly recommend your Mechanics of Emotions, Presence and Charisma course to any actor who is passionate about their craft as I am. Michael Chekhov's Acting Technique is the most readily available, harmonious and creative method there is. I cannot thank you enough for teaching it to me! I've just finished shooting a guest role for 2 episodes on All Saints. It was a lot of work but really fun onset with the cast and crew; they're such a friendly group. After that I'm gearing up for shooting a pilot as one of the main roles for a new teleseries entitled 'The Pub'. That'll happen in roughly a month. Then I have another guest role on a series that's currently in production called 'Rock Chikz', and then I have another role for a feature film called 'Toolies'. Both of those are in August/September/October. So yeah, really busy! I'm bragging, I know, but I thought you'd like to know that for some of the more intense castings I did use Chekhov, it made it a lot easier to focus on the job. I'm excited for the future and I feel more focused & determined. - Clayton Moss SCREENWISE - 4 Great Courses Coming UP 1. ACTING FOR BEGINNERS 2. TEEN SCHOOL HOLIDAY PRESENTERS WORKSHOP 3. SCREENTEENS 4. AMERICAN DIALECT _______________________________________ 1. A special introductory offer ACTING FOR BEGINNERS 1 night per week for 6 weeks Normally $605 now only Early Bird & Members $495 (inc GST) (must be paid at least two weeks prior to course commencing) Commences: Thurs April 23 2009 | Concludes: Thurs May 28 2009 Schedule: One evening per week Thurs - for six weeks from 6.30pm - 9.30pm or Sat Mornings from 9.00am - 12.00pm Commencing: 18th April - Concludes: 23rd May on Tutor Actor Philip Holder So if you believe it's time to have a go....give us a call or visit our website you never know... you just might have what it takes , or you might just die wondering! _______________________________________ 2. TEEN SCHOOL HOLIDAY PRESENTERS WORKSHOP Commences: April 20 2009 | Concludes: April 23 2009 Schedule: 10.00am - 1.00pm One Class per day for 3 hours Price: $395 (Early Bird & Members $350) paid 2 weeks prior to course commencing Location: Screenwise Studios 84 - 86 Mary Street Surry Hills NSW MAKE YOUR OWN MOCK TV SHOW! Over 4 days, students will receive a hands on approach to Working to Camera, Presenting and Pitching Ideas, Scriptwriting, Storyboarding, Rehearsing and Presenting their pieces to the class and to camera. Course fee includes a DVD to take home containing the student's work in progress. Notable past Screenwise students have included TODD LASANCE (Home & Away) NATALIE BASSINGTHWAITE (So You Think You Can Dance) and GEORGE HOUVARDAS (Packed to the Rafters). _______________________________________ 3. SCREENWISE SCREENTEENS If you're not having fun...you're not doing it right! SCREENTEENS is the hip happening film & TV training school for young adult actors who want to make a serious move in to the film & TV industry. For two hours on a Saturday come work with the professionals that can make your training mean something. SCREENTEENS TUTORS are all professional actors with vast Industry experience. SCREENTEENS student photos are kept on file, and presented to Casting Consultants for consideration whenever there is a film or TV series being cast, and many of our Screenteens have auditioned and appeared in some of Australia's leading film & TV series such as.. Home & Away, All Saints, The December Boys, H20, and Blue Water High and due to Screenwise references, many students are now represented by some of Sydney's top acting agencies. SCREENTEENS fees per term are $495.00 (includes GST). Early Bird & Screenwise Members $440 (providing fees are paid within 2 weeks of course commencing) Our next term Commences May 02 2009 | Concludes: July 04 2009 Because our classes are boutique style, places are strictly limited. _______________________________________ 4. AMERICAN DIALECT! PREPARATION MEETS OPPORTUNITY! Uniquely designed to give the actor that edge when auditioning for American Film and TV Productions, SCREENWISE has designed an extraordinary workshop incorporating phonetics and camera. Two hours per class, one class per week for 6 weeks - Be prepared when that opportunity presents itself. Tutored by KATHERINE HOPWOOD POULSEN Commences 20th April to 25th May Contact the office on (02) 9281 4484 Cost: $495 (Early Bird & Screenwise Members $455) Must be paid in full 2 weeks prior to course commencing. Actors will learn phonetics and work in front of the camera doing monologues and scene work with other actors, Acting and reacting in standard American dialect. Standard American is the most popular when it comes to our overseas productions, so this workshop works exclusively on Standard American. Should you wish to record your progress please bring a blank DVD -R to record your work in progress. _______________________________________ For bookings:- Contact: Sian on (02) 9281 4484 Email. info@screenwise.com.au Screenwise Studios 84 - 86 Mary Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010 TAFTA - ACTING ESSENTIALS INTENSIVE WORKSHOP - 9th & 10th May Do you want to be seen by a casting director before you are really ready to be seen? Many actors underestimate the value and importance of voice and body training. Acting Essentials gives you the tools you need to be prepared, be inspired, and be easily directed in any acting situation. Become more skilled at linking the separate areas of actor training to create a more "whole" and embodied experience. During the workshop we will be addressing the areas of breath, voice, body and presence, and how they combine and apply to the overall experience of acting, essentially "connecting the dots". We will be using scenes and short texts to explore these connections, so you will have a system of exploration that you can take away with you and utilise when you need it most. Handouts will be provided so that you can revisit and continue to explore the work as you need to. THIS IS REAL ACTOR TRAINING, NO GIMMICKS, NO SHORTCUTS. BE A PART OF THIS UNIQUE TRAINING EXPERIENCE, APPLY NOW! Tony Award winning actor Frank Langella (Frost/Nixon, Dracula) on his experience of Lessac Voice & Body Training... "...for thirty years or more it has sustained me. I have never lost my voice due to strain, overuse, or, more importantly, misuse... It has given me infinite vocal freedom. It works, and once acquired it will do the same for you...It's simple to maintain and only strengthens the voice as you grow older." CONTACT AIMEE BLESING (aimee.blesing@gmail.com) FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO ENROLL Aimee Blesing has spent the past two American summers participating in Intensive training with Master Teachers of Lessac Kinesensic Training (www.lessacinstitute.com), a holistic voice and body method developed over 75 years of research and performance. Aimee is a Practitioner of the Lessac work and a graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts acting course (2001-03). She has spent over 10 years training in performance, voice and movement and is passionate about making innovative and world class performing arts training available to Australian performers. "She has exceptional skills as an actor and... has become one of our leading Practitioners of this work, genuinely gifted as an instructor....I highly recommend her." - Nancy Krebs, Master Teacher, Lessac Kinesensic Training, Maryland USA Venue: TAFTA Studios, St Leonards contact aimee.blesing@gmail.com or tafta@westnet.com.au for more details What's On Sydney Theatre School - first productions for 2009. These performances were devised by the students and their respective directors and will offer something for everyone! Each program features the world premiere of two one-act plays. In PROGRAM A, YSPACE deals with the quirky idiosyncrasies of Generation Y and THE BLANKET THEORY delves into the meaning of life and the power of the imagination. PROGRAM B features individual storytelling and the stories we share in FORBIDDEN, FORGOTTEN, HIDDEN and a journey through various aspects of domestic life in HOME. Tickets are strictly limited and bookings are advised. Please note that a separate ticket is required for each program. VENUE: Newtown Theatre - Cnr King and Bray Sts, Newtown DATES: April 21 to 25, 2009 PERFORMANCE TIMES: PROGRAM A at 7.00pm and PROGRAM B at 9pm TICKETS: $25 Full $20 Concession (Each program. Booking fees apply) BOOKINGS: (02) 8507 3034 or www.newtowntheatre.com.au MORE INFORMATION: www.sydneytheatreschool.com Queensland Courses | What's On? Courses Acting Essentials -25th & 26th April An intensive workshop in voice & movement and how to apply them to acting. Do you want to be seen by a casting director before you are really ready to be seen? If you have ever been nervous before an audition or performance... If you have ever felt that you have not been at your best... If you have ever felt disconnected from your acting... If you have ever doubted your interpretation of a scene or your preparation for performance... 25th & 26th April This training is for you! Venue: Warner Roadshow Studios, Gold Coast contact aimee.blesing@gmail.com or tom@tommcsweeney.com for more details HEART OF DRAMA SUNDAY 26th April 2009 With Casting Director Faith Martin. HEART OF DRAMA SUNDAY 26th April 2009 We are already booking now and we are rarely in QLD, and thus booking fast...so call the office to book in soon as you can if interested. Ph (02) 9383 4374 It is a really benefitial seminar and Faith is the only one in Australia who teaches/passes on this knowledge, so please also pass to any QLD friends and colleague who interested. This is an exceptional opportunity not be missed this year. The Heart of Drama is a unique and self empowering seminar for those working in the performing arts. It aims to give and build clarity, vision and certainty which comes out of the beginning of an understanding of Universal Laws. We have received an overwhelming response from actors, directors, agents and drama teachers. Some have said that they have not only gotten so much out of the day for their career but also for their life. This seminar is not to be missed. An opportunity of a lifetime to shed a few myths, to gain insights as to how to manage yourself in this business, to understand and communicate at a deeper level, to take the work to a new level of certainty, to lift your self worth and gain a greater sense of deserving. Location: Vibe Hotel, 42 Ferney Ave, Surfer's Paradise Cost: $200 (payment via credit card over phone or direct deposit) Time: 9.00am - 5.30pm The HEART OF DRAMA is a unique and powerful and practical one-day seminar that aims to build clarity and vision, by giving performing artists an overview of Universal Laws that affect our everyday life and the choices we make. With a knowledge of these laws one is able then to deal with the happenings of one's life and career, and have a greater certainty, appreciation and power over one's past, present and thus goal and destiny. The HEART OF DRAMA will prepare you with strong tools and knowledge to propel for the rest of 2009. The feedback we have got from participants have been phenomenal. Please have a read of the feedback on the flyers to see how the Heart of Drama has assisted countless number of actors. All antendees receive an exclusive Heart of Drama manual/workbook. Details and cost below. Faith Martin Casting Director Faith Martin Casting Postal Address: PO Box 460, North Sydney NSW 2059 Ph (02) 9383 4374 What's On Outdoor Shakespeare Next Saturday UQ's professional theatre company presents the hilarious Instant Romeo & Juliet NEXT SATURDAY April 25th 11am-11:30ish Gold Coin Donation GREAT for kids Half an hour to spare for Shakespeare? BYO food and laughter and tears! Bring blankets for bottoms and picnics for bellies. Location The Michie Amphitheatre is outdoors behind the Michie Building, near Chancellor's Place bus stop & the Bio Library (University of Qld St. Lucia MAP) Please note that if it rains at UQ within 3 hours of the performance time we'll cancel due to safety considerations (the grass gets pretty mucky). This series was traditionally available only at private functions and festivals. As part of it's UQ residency QSE has decided to showits Shorts to the public regularly. Enjoy! Victoria Courses | What's On? Courses AFTRS MELBOURNE - COURSE UPDATE Screenwriting for Film & Television - Online Melbourne - June 2 - August 6 Our popular Online Screenwriting course is back again and newly updated. This fully online course runs for ten weeks and will introduce you to the fundamentals of creating an industry-standard feature film script. Cost: $750 Applications Close: May 19 Production Budgeting and Accounting Melbourne - June 13 & 14 A two day 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 being Financial Controller on Moulin Rouge, became General Manager of Moneypenny Production Accounting. Cost: $250 Applications Close: May 30 For all course or event enquiries: Email: infovic@aftrs.edu.au Ph: (03) 9602 8300 What's On Adam Elliot and Melanie Coombs discussing Mary and Max - 28 Apr The Australian Writers' Guild Victoria invite you to this month's members' event with Adam Elliot and Melanie Coombs. They will discuss their work, future projects and of course Mary and Max. To make the most of the discussion, we encourage you to see the film beforehand. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity. Writer/Director Adam Elliot Academy Award® winning writer/director, Adam Elliot, is a celebrated independent animator. His films, UNCLE, COUSIN, BROTHER and HARVIE KRUMPET, have participated in over five hundred film festivals and won over one hundred awards, including in 2004, the Oscar ® for Best Animated Short Film for HARVIE KRUMPET. In 2006 HARVIE KRUMPET was included in the Annecy International Animation Festival's Top 100 animated films of all time. The film is releasing on April 9th and features voices by Philip Seymour Hoffman, Toni Collette, Eric Bana and Barry Humphries. http://www.maryandmax.com REMEMBER OUR MEMBERS' NIGHTS THIS YEAR WILL BE HELD AT A NEW VENUE When: 6 pm for drinks for a 6.30pm start. Tuesday 31 March 2009 Where: Wine House, The corner of Queensbridge and City Roads, Southbank Cost: Gold Coin Donation (AWG Members) & $8 (Non-members) RSVP: admin@awg.com.au or 1300 552 228 Parking: Metered parking is available on City Road, Balston and Kavanagh Street (close to the Blood Bank) and is free after 6.30pm. Crown Casino also has a large car park which is a short walk to Wine House. Public Transport: Tram 55 runs along William Street, then Queensbridge Street and can drop you outside. Stop 113 (corner Queensbridge Street and City Road). Email:admin@awg.com.au www.awg.com.au TOP

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