 
 
| |  | Hi Guys
Did you see the Logies on Sunday?
Congrats to the Packed to The Rafters team.
I love watching all the stars come together.
I think that the industry has been so tough that the "scoffing" that used to happen over the Logies is now over. Both the actors and the television execs realise and appreciate the power and opinion of the audience - their jobs depend on it.
So well done to all those that won, lost and played the game - that is television.
There are some good audition notices on the board. Don't be shy, these jobs are the way to practice and get over those nerves.
On the note of audition notices, interestingly, I got an email the other day saying: "Leanne, 39 new casting calls which match you!" Well I find that hard to believe but I had a look and of course:
Those auditions would match me......IF I LIVED IN UK, USA or other states of Australia, that I DON'T LIVE IN !!!
I constantly have producers contact me about STAR NOW sending them emails, to get information that is exclusively listed in QOS. This means that someone from STAR NOW is a QOS member for the purpose of - I can only assume, copying out members info and getting access to the producers.
At nearly $200 a year for membership, and (you can never call them to speak with them as they don't have an office in Aus - I have tried), StarNow is doing the lowest of low, by ripping off the limited number of work that is actually there. And since you can't access or contact the producers on their listings, I would suggest that maybe the STAR NOW staff are using there imagination to create loads of so called "work". The more listings they have, the more unsuspecting actors get excited and they hand over their cash.
These sorts of sites are in business to make money out of desperate actors and people who have no idea how the industry works.
Don't be desperate - that is a sure fire way to get ripped off. (Been there done that!)
And don't be so keen to hand over your cash.
For just $89 a year, we offer:
**Access to the auditions and the actual contacts - so you know they are legit.
**A FREE Copy of the How to Act/QOS DVD.
13 interviews with Australian professionals who actually work in the industry.
This product alone is the best money spent by beginner actors!!!
** Free Ezine booklets on how to become an actor and how to fast track you career.
Everything I can think off to answer all those questions that come through every day is in these 2 booklets.
Once again, information from experienced Australian Industry Professionals!!
** Headshot and cv assessment.
** Your own acting website and NO HOSTING FEES.
** You can email me questions and if it can't be answered over the phone, I will call you back.
** We also offer discounts for each year you are a member on renewal, and we do have actors who have been members with us since 2002 when we first started.
$1850 worth of stuff for just the usual membership of $7.50 per week ($89.95)
This PROMO finishes at the end of this week.
There has been a heap of people who have taken up this option - PUT in PROMO 2 in when you subscribe.
I am still getting back to everyone, but those who have read the info and watched the DVD are so far ahead of the rest!
Don't miss out.
The PROMO 2 Offer ends this Friday.
Have a great one
Lee
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| | | | TOP | | | How To Apply for an Audition - 6 May 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. Male Actors - shortfilm - MOONBOW - 6 May 2009
Sydney,NSW
Producer on MTV in Sweden, now based in Australia as a Director, is searching for actors and extras for this short film. CHARACTERS:
BUSINESSMAN 1, males aged 40 - 60. Strong character and businessman. Requires good acting skills and and american or british accents are welcome to apply. BUSINESSMAN 2, males aged 30 - 45. Calm and persuasive character, all accents. 2 Male Actors (45-65) Doco shoot - 4 May 2009
Sydney,NSW
Documentary needs 2 men (40-60) to play well-groomed businessmen in 1-hour weekend shoot for dramatic re-enactment. A 20-30min profile of an ex-Australian Foreign Intelligence Officer, produced as part of Metro Screen's Certificate IV screen course. Actors Actress needed for Music Video - 4 May 2009
Melbourne,VIC
Auditions for characters: Lenny at age 40, Dark hair, fair complexion.
Lenny at age 70, Fair hair, fair complexion.
Lilly at age 70, Fair hair, fair complexion Pre Production for former idol contestant Brook Addamo's music video clip: Love Will Never Die. 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. 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 2009 Gold Coast Film Fantastic - call for Qld features looking for distributors
QLD Filmmakers Get Fantastic Champion
In November Gold Coasters will be able to experience and participate in a brand new film program at the 2009 Gold Coast Film Fantastic which will have a significant and direct effect on local filmmakers.
Local Showcase: Films Made in Queensland will be a program of up to five feature films produced in Queensland which are currently seeking local and/or foreign sales or distribution deals. The initiative is designed to foster and promote Queensland filmmaking talent and is presented by Bond University.
Michael Sergi, Director of Film and Television Bond University, says, "Bond University is excited to be partnering with GCFF in presenting this initiative that will assist local filmmakers reach international audiences with their films."
Australian industry executives, specifically acquisition executives and sales agents, will be invited to participate in the Local Showcase and asked to view the films and take meetings with the filmmakers after the screenings. Michael Favelle, Managing Director of Odin's Eye Entertainment, has already confirmed his involvement with the project.
Casey Marshall Siemer the new Festival Director of the Gold Coast Film Fantastic says "I have been impressed by the drive demonstrated by Queensland independent filmmakers determined to get their stories on screen. There are many independent filmmakers based right here on the Gold Coast who have features in various stages of production."
"I'm very proud of the Local Showcase initiative. It will celebrate talented filmmakers and assist them to make the necessary industry connections required to monetize their film. Hopefully it also keeps them in Queensland to make their next film. If distribution deals come out of the program I will be thrilled because the GCFF will then be actively spurring and facilitating the local industry." Casey Marshall Siemer.
Richard Featherstone of De Vere Lawyers and GCFF Chairperson says "Our recent Festivals have shown that there is a huge amount of talent living here in Queensland, and in particular on the Gold Coast. This talent needs support and assistance and the Local Showcase will do that and give audiences unprecedented access to the new creative minds of Queensland's screen culture. I'm confident that the films shown in this part of the Festival will be a major highlight of the program."
The Local Showcase program is funded by the Regional Arts Development Fund, and is presented by Bond University. The Regional Arts Development Fund is a Queensland Government and Gold Coast City Council partnership to support local arts and culture.
Filmmakers interested in participating in the Local Showcase are asked to submit their full length feature films for consideration by 1 July 2009. For submission details please email admin@filmfantastic.com to express your interest and to request an application form.
The Gold Coast Film Fantastic will be held November 11-15 in Southport on the Gold Coast.
Casey Marshall Siemer
Festival Director
Gold Coast Film Fantastic
mob: 0412 983 341
fax: 07 5549 0362
Email:casey@filmfantastic.com
www.filmfantastic.com/welcome/page1.php | | TOP | | State By State | | New South Wales | Courses | What's On? | | Courses CASTING DIRECTOR - Toni Higginbotham Screen Acting Masterclass - This Saturday!
TONI HIGGINBOTHAM is a leading casting director in Australia. With over twenty years experience ¡V the last ten owning her own agency.
Toni is a specialist in TV commercial casting, as well as consulting on drama projects and presenting roles for the major networks. Hunting for talent for the thousands of different roles has resulted in Toni becoming an invaluable resource for directors and producers of the highest calibre.
The Toni Higginbotham Screen Acting Masterclass provides actors, models and extras with a career-focused intensive workshop for their commercial, film and television castings. Through practical exercises with one of the industry¡¦s most revered and experienced actors (see Teachers), students will learn skills and techniques central to successful auditioning.
In an intimate setting, students will work closely with TONI HIGGINBOTHAM, one of Australia¡¦s principal casting directors, who will explain the casting process from her side of the camera, answer all your questions, and guide you through the dos and don¡¦ts in the audition room.
Toni has a reputation for obtaining results by looking beyond the traditional means of casting. Through her time as Casting Director at the ABC, her work on A Country Practice and E Street, as well as the hundreds of TV commercials she has cast, Toni has developed strong relationships with the pool of high-profile Australian actors. She has helped launch the careers of international stars, casting actor CATE BLANCHETT in her first TV role and model MEGAN GALE in her first on-screen performance.
Moreover, Toni understands that finding the perfect cast is not a matter of flicking through a book. She scouts for real people that will give the product the edge it requires.
The workshop will maximize your career opportunities by helping you develop the fine art of performing onscreen. It will explain how the casting studio is set-up, camera angles and position, and how artists can exploit their own qualities in front of the lens.
The course teaches students how best to present themselves on camera, to directors, and casting agents, thereby making the most of the screen test experience.
The workshop will be a 1 day workshop.
"h Practical Audition Experience & Procedures
"h Preparation for a Screen Test
"h How to Analyse a Scene
"h Auditioning for Lead Roles
"h Being Comfortable in Front of the Camera
WHERE: Toni Higginbotham Casting
Upper level / 57 Queen St
Woollahra
02 9328 6166
E: TONI@THCASTING.COM.AU
THIS WORKSHOP IS THE MOST BENEFICIAL WAY TO MEET WITH TONI HIGGINBOTHAM.
TONI WILL GIVE A ONE ON ONE CONSULATION WITH EACH ACTOR AND GUIDE THEM FOR THEIR CAREER.
NIDA Dramatic Writing - 21 May - 9 Jul
Discover what makes effective characterisation and a good plot. Stretch your imagination and create short, original scripts. 8 Thursday evenings 6:30 pm - 9:30pm.
Contact Email:open@nida.edu.au
www.nida.edu.au/ NIDA Screen Acting - 21 May - 9 Jul
Discover your individual screen presence. Rehearse and perform scenes from contemporary film and TV and gain confidence in acting boldly but honestly for the camera. Over 8 Thursday evenings. Tutor Genevieve Hegney has appeared in MDA and as a regular in Home & Away and All Saints.
Email:open@nida.edu.au
www.nida.edu.au SCREENWISE PRESENTS - Australia's Hottest Actor - Grant Bowler, 2 Day Master Intensive on CONCEPTUALISATION & EXECUTION OF A GREAT AUDITION!
If there's one thing you do for yourself this year...then do this
and
'TAKE THE BULL BY THE HORNS'
with one of Australia's hottest overseas exports
The Actor With The X Factor (Ugly Betty, Outrageous Fortune, Canal Road, Lost, Border Security, Always Greener, the list goes on and on and on...)
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0101198/
Be the actor who gets the job and not just who gets the audition
The actor who comes up with an original, innovative take on the role.
The actor who excites the Casting Directors & Producers.
The actor the Industry wants to see and work with again and again and again.
The actor who will always get the job.
The actor who comes in with something new.
The actor who offers something the Directors are excited by and enthusiastic about.
DON'T BE THE ACTOR WHO TICKS THE BOX & IS AFRAID OF GETTING IT WRONG!
Find the Characterisation you would have loved to see played.
Bring the performance that will add to the piece.
Be the actor who brings the levels of preparation and professionalism that will reassure and excite the director.
LEARN THE TOOLS TO WALK INTO THAT AUDITION ROOM & BE THAT ACTOR!
When: Sat & Sun 30th & 31st May 2009
Where: Screenwise Studios, 84 - 86 Mary St Surry Hills NSW 20110
From: 10.00am - 1.00pm & 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Cost: $495 (includes GST)
Screenwise, 84 - 86 Mary Street, Surry Hills
Contact: (02) 9281 4484
E: info@screenwise.com.au
What's On ADG Presents: Your First Feature - 2 Jun
Everybody has a different story about getting their first feature - from a credit card film to a fully funded first film. What is it that they all have in common? How do you do it, what are the advantages, what are the traps? This Sydney seminar on developing your first feature features directors Michael Joy (Men's Group), Andrew Lancaster (Accidents Happen) and Cathy Randall (Hey, Hey It's Esther Blueburger) and Moneypenny's Brett Thornquest discussing their experiences and what you need to do.
DATE OF EVENT: 6-7.30pm, Tuesday 2 June 2009
RSVP: rsvp@adg.org.au with YFF in the subject line
VENUE: AFTRS Theatre 1
130 Bent Street
Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park, NSW
Admission: Free for ADG members, students, suggested $5 donation for others
www.adg.org.au POPCORN TAXI
The first Sydney screening of:
STATE OF PLAY starring Russell Crowe, Helen Mirren, Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams and Jason Bateman.
Plus an exclusive audience Q&A with director
Kevin Macdonald
(The Last King of Scotland) live down-the-line from
London after the movie!
MONDAY MAY 25 - 7PM
Greater Union Bondi Junction
Sydney Shakespeare Festival winter showcase: The Merchant of Venice
Warm up this winter with Sydney Shakespeare Festival's winter showcase: The Merchant of Venice. Bonds of family, friendship, religion and money are put to the test when a bride is won with an enemy's money and the debt must be repaid. Shakespeare's unsettling comedy kicks off at Newtown Theatre, centrally located in the heart of Sydney's inner west, on May 26 for three weeks only.
Performances are at 8pm Tuesday to Friday and 2pm and 8pm Saturdays until June 13. For all the details visit:
www.sydneyshakespearefestival.com.au
Wealthy heiress Portia sets her suitors a challenge. The winner takes her hand and her money, while the losers sacrifice everything. In Venice, city of consumption, speculation and debt, Bassanio borrows money from Antonio to finance his attempt at the challenge. Antonio, in turn, takes out a loan from moneylender Shylock and if he cannot repay the debt, Shylock will take his bond: a pound of Antonio's flesh. In some of Shakespeare's most electrifying scenes, competing claims of tolerance, prejudice, justice and mercy are played out. In the character of Shylock, Shakespeare created one of the most unforgettable outsiders in all theatre.
Directed by artistic director and co-founder Julie Baz, The Merchant of Venice features Sydney Shakespeare Festival regulars Richard Hilliar, David Jeffrey, Roger Adam Smith, Milly Stilinovic and Nicole Wineberg, along with newcomers Walter Davis-Hart, Amanda Laing and Jacob Thomas.
Sydney Shakespeare Festival is "a precious addition to the scant presence of Shakespeare in Sydney" (Australian Stage). In its second year, and venturing indoors for the first time, the festival is fast becoming a permanent fixture on Sydney's social calendar. "Shakespeare's plays have captured the imagination of millions of people throughout the world for over 400 years and are as exciting and provocative now as the day they were written," said Baz.
Sydney Shakespeare Festival, in association with Newtown Theatre, presents:
The Merchant of Venice
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Julie Baz
Designed by David Jeffrey
Featuring: Walter Davis-Hart, Richard Hilliar, David Jeffrey, Amanda Laing, Roger Adam Smith, Milly Stilinovic, Jacob Thomas, Nicole Wineberg
Production manager: Cherilyn Price
Dates: 26 May - 13 June 2009
Times: 8pm Tues-Fri, 2pm & 8pm Sat
Venue: Newtown Theatre, Cnr King & Bray Sts, Newtown
Tickets: $25 full, $20 concession, $15 school students.
Bookings: www.sydneyshakespearefestival.com.au/tickets.html
Website: www.sydneyshakespearefestival.com.au
Media enquiries: (02) 9319 2444 or info@sydneyshakespearefestival.com.au
| | | Queensland | Courses | | Courses The Audition Showcase - Start Up Seminars 16 May - 17 May
These Start-Up Seminars are aimed to guide new and aspiring actors into gaining professional work in the Film and Television Industry. Top Casting Consultants Sue Manger and Ben Parkinson explain the Casting Process; Outline Industry requirements ; dispel some myths ...
Are you resilient enough /can you take rejection.?...find out...go to Sue Manger's web site for further details.
Email:suem66@optusnet.com.au
www.suemanger.com | | | South Australia | Courses | | Courses MRC Continuity Workshop - 16 May
As many production companies will tell you, there is a shortage of trained continuity people in SA. This seminar is a rare opportunity to learn from one of the industry's foremost experts working in the field of Continuity for screen and will take you from pre-production to delivery with the essential information and skills you will need to keep your film on track. This comprehensive look at Continuity will open your eyes to this vital role in professional filmmaking, and h elp you apply these techniques to your own work.
Saturday May 16
9am - 5pm
$40 members, $50 non-members
Call 08 8410 0979 to book today!
Email:info@mrc.org.au
www.mrc.org.au/ | | | Victoria | Courses | | Courses ADG 2009 Masterclass series presents Kate Woods: Working with actors
Awarded TV director Kate Woods (Without a Trace, Bones, MDA, Simone de Beauvoir's Babies, Law and Order) presents this exciting hands-on masterclass for directors working and wanting to work in television. The masterclass will consist of a forum where Kate will present ways of preparing to direct, followed by individual workshopping with actors.
Participants can bring a two-character scene of their own work to workshop, or a scene from a television show or other existing script. This one-day professional development event will be held in Melbourne on Saturday 20 June 2009 from 10am to 5pm and is open for application until close of business, Monday 1 June 2009.
Applicants must send in a short paragraph outlining why they want to be involved and what they hope to get out of the event, along with their CV. This masterclass is limited to 10 participants and 2 observers. Preference may be given to ADG members and early applicants.
Cost (including lunch): ADG Members: $190; Non-members: $270; Observer places open for student/emerging directors only: $60.
DATE OF EVENT: 10am-5pm, Saturday 20 June 2009
APPLY TO: rsvp@adg.org.au
DEADLINE: Monday 1 June 2009 (but advised to apply early)
VENUE: TBA (Melbourne)
Kate Woods Biography
Kate Woods' directing spans some 15 years. She has enjoyed a long association with ABC TV Drama starting with GP and then the hugely successful Phoenix, for which her episodes were nominated for four AFI Awards including Best Director (1991 & 1992).
Kate then went on to direct the NHK co-production Escape From Jupiter (1993) and the ABC TV Drama series Janus (1994) for which her episodes were nominated for two AFI Awards. Other series include Police Rescue (1994), Heartland (1994), Corelli (1995) which received a BANFF International Award for Best Episode in a Television Series, Mercury (1996) Raw FM (1997) Wildside (1997), the CoxKnight children's series Worst Best Friends (2002) based on the stories by Max Dann, Jim Hensen's Sci-Fi series Farscape ( 2002) MDA (2003) and Blackjack (2006).
Kate's direction of the miniseries Simone de Beauvoir's Babies (1997) was nominated for a BANFF award for Best International Television Award and five AFI Awards including Best Mini Series and awarded Best Actor and Actress. Her other mini-series for the ABC are The Farm (2000) which received an AFI nomination for Best Actress and Changi, (2001) a 6 hour mini series written by John Doyle which was nominated for three AFI Awards including Best Mini series and a world silver medal for Best Mini Series from The New York Festivals and the first place Gold Camera Award from the US International Film and Video Festival.
Looking For Alibrandi (1999) was Kate's first feature. With producer Robyn Kershaw, it went on to be nominated for 8 AFI Awards and winner of five 2000 AFI awards including Best film, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Actress and Best editing. It was also nominated for seven 2000 Film Critics Circle of Australia awards including Best Film, Best Director, Best Actress and Best Editing.
Kate has several feature films in development and most recently has been directing procedural television in the US including numerous episodes of Jerry Bruckheimer's Without a Trace, Bones, Crossing Jordan, Shark, Law and Order, Private Practice. She received the 2008 ADG Michael Carson Award for Excellence In Television Drama Direction, last year.
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