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ABC TV's Q&A is looking f or 30-second to 1 minute mashups, political and satirical humorous videos, to end each show.
This is a great opportunity for filmmakers to get their work on national television. For more details go to
http://www.abc.net.au/tv/qanda/mashups.htm
200 Seconds: The Australian Film Institute has partnered with Australia Post to host a new and exciting competition for the next generation of Australian film-makers. To find out more go to
https://200years.auspost.com.au/#/bicentenary/200seconds
Flickerfest on Extra - premiering 15th May on Movie Extra
A new series celebrating Australian short film
Watch our exciting new television programme Flickerfest on Extra premiering at 10:30pm, Friday 15th May on MOVIE EXTRA!
Flickerfest on Extra will interview some of Australia's most celebrated actors, writers and directors, including Fred Schepisi, Greg McLean, Jan Chapman, Rachel Griffiths, Ben Mendelsohn, Nash and Joel Edgerton, who have all cut their teeth on the short film form. It will feature a selection of both new and classic, award-winning short films, many Australian TV premieres, all highlights from Australia's Academy Award® accredited film festival; Flickerfest.
With nearly 20,000 quality short films submitted to Flickerfest over the last 18 years, Flickerfest on Extra is guaranteed to present a wide variety of award winning short films from Australia's hottest short film talent, with something to satisfy everyone's taste!
If you couldn't make it to one of the Flickerfest dates or venues this year, Flickerfest On Extra will bring Flickerfest to you in your loungeroom. Enjoy some of the best short films submitted over the years, as well as a comprehensive insight into the industry and the world behind short films.
Each week you can also tune to www.flickerfestonextra.com.au for extended interviews and more behind-the-scenes action.
Broadcast details:
Premieres 10:30pm - 11:00pm, Friday 15th May on MOVIE EXTRA
(following the final episode of the highly acclaimed Chandon Pictures)
Flickerfest on EXTRA will screen every Friday at 10:30pm
Encore Sunday 4.15pm
www.flickerfestonextra.com.au | | TOP | | | How To Apply for an Audition - 13 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. SLAG: Best Enemies - Feature Film - 13 May 2009
Sydney,NSW
Do you want to gain invaluable experience and knowledge in screen/stage combat? Learn techniques that are relevant to a contemporary acting career, and get the chance to be in a feature film. The feature film 'SLAG: Best Enemies is looking for extras to appear in a fight scene. Applicants must be athletic, aged between 15 and 25, and willing to learn new skills in a welcoming, safe environment. Tokyo - Short film unpaid - 12 May 2009
Sydney,NSW
I am looking for several asian actors and actresses and one western actor. Characters:
Aiko (35-40) Eccentric looking woman.
Kazuo (25-35) Bulky, menacing looking man.
Mana (20-25) Attractive young woman.
Hideo (25-30) Artistic filmmaker.
Tom (30-35) A western businessman. Razliubit: To Fall Out of Love - 11 May 2009
Sydney,NSW
CHARACTERS REQUIRED: Dimitri (27-34): a rugged, confident and masculine man. (INTIMATE SCENE WITH IRENA: NO NUDITY)
He has the intention of having an affair with a seductress who, unbeknownst to him, has been commissioned by his wife to murder him because of his incredibly violent nature. Irena (24-30) a dominant, seductive and powerful woman. (INTIMATE SCENE WITH DIMITRI: NO NUDITY)
. She has seduced Dimitri, with the intention of killing him so that she can be payed. However, due to a gun malfunction, the 'assassination' doesn't necessarily go according to plan. Casting Call! 2 Presenters for TV Pilot - 8 May 2009
Sydney,NSW
Seeking 2 hosts for a TV pilot for a film review show. The 30 min show is called "Pick of Flick" and is a film review show a la "At The Movies". Both males and females, 20-35, are welcome to apply for these roles. The hosting role will be equally shared between a male and female host. Both hosts need to be humorous, charismatic and be able to connect with the viewing public. Gallijess ON TV - 7 May 2009
melbourne,VIC
Gallijess Dircetor & Producer 661 high street Preston stoneagewarrior@gmail.com 0419 601 607 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. 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. 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 WORKSHOP FOR KIDS - With Leading Casting Director - Tonu Higginbotham
TONI HIGGINBOTHAM is a leading casting director in Australia. With over twenty years experience - the last ten owning her own agency - 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.
'When I work with Toni, I know I'm going to end up with a great cast.'
Mat Humphrey, The Guild
Toni collaborates closely with directors and she ensures that her vision is aligned with that of the creative team.
'The casting director is a collaborator. As a director, I don't want a casting director to bring in a bunch of people in the hope that I will find one who is interesting. That is a waste of my time and the actor's time. Toni and I discuss the roles in detail and she will bring in four or five really good people for each role. It's great when you take the results to the agency and nobody can decide who to lose!'
David Gaddie, The Sweetshop
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.
Toni Higginbotham invites parents and their children to participate in the first ever television workshop to Help Your Child get that Commercial.
The workshop introduces parents to the processes and practices of the advertising industry as well as showing how best a parent can help their child prepare, rehearse and perform for a TVC casting.
The second half of the class involves practical acting exercises and script work with industry tutor for children only. This will culminate in a TVC screen test to be assessed by Casting Director Toni Higginbotham. DVD copy will be available.
The three-hour session will take place in the casting studios with camera, lighting and playback facilities. Limited places available. Only one parent per paying child.
WHERE: Toni Higginbotham Casting
Upper level / 57 Queen St
Woollahra
FEE: $ 220.00
TIMES: 11am - 2pm
DATE: Sunday 17th May 2009
PH 02 9328 6166
E: TONI@THCASTING.COM.AU
What's On CRIME SCENES - Witness 4 Australian True Crime Cases
The Australian public's appetite for true crime is voracious and this original production transports four renowned Australian crime stories into the medium of theatre.
Four writers have dramatised four Australian true crime cases and created four 30 minute plays which will be produced on stage at The Fusebox Theatre @ The Factory by our cast of 21 actors over four weeks from Wednesday May 27th to Saturday June 20th 2009.
Key points of interest:
New purpose written Australian content,
Unique concept of 4 x 30 minute plays running for a complete 4-week season,
From the Producers of 'The Journey into Sin' (Newtown Theatre, September 2007) and 'Bondi Dreaming' (Newtown Theatre, October 2008),
Involving over 45 experienced professionals from:
- Theatre: John Derum (Best Actor, 2009 Short+Sweet) & Alex Byron, Director, "Proof"
- TV : Sam Atwell & Toby Levins, Director & Actors, "Home and Away"
- Film: Stephen Carnell, Producer, "Cross Life" (2007 Sydney Film Festival)
- Industry: Nick Bolton, Sales & Marketing Director, Viocorp
Opening night: 8pm Wednesday 27th May 2009
Season: Wednesday 27th May to Saturday 20th June 2009, 8pm Tuesday to Saturday evenings and 3pm Matinees on Saturday 6th, 13th & 20th June.
Venue:
The FuseBox Theatre @ The Factory, 105 Victoria Road, Marrickville, Sydney.
Ticket price:
$30 full and $26 Concession (Students, Seniors, Groups 10+).
Box Office Bookings: 02 9550 3666 or www.factorytheatre.com.au
For interviews and press / production photo's, please contact:
Nick Bolton, Producer.
Contacts: +61 412 101726 and nickybee99@gmail.com
Hands on production at Metro Screen's Open Day Saturday May 30.
Create TV and web content
MOCK TV SHOOT
DARE I ASK? is a weekly TV show produced by UWS + Metro Screen. Be a part of this mock shoot.
CREATE CONTENT FOR THE WEB
Shooting. Learn tips and tricks for composing and shooting content for the web. You will have the chance to film a Street Talk segment for the PNAN Youth Arts Festival.
Editing. How do you make your content work for the web? Help edit the footage and learn the secrets to having your content look great.
Viewing. Watch the final product.
Metro Screen's annual Open Day
Sat, May 30. 10am - 3.30pm [doors open 9.30am]
It's time to take advantage of what Metro Screen has to offer and start your career.
PLUS: Workshops in the studio, lab and classroom, info sessions, Q&A's, screenings, tours, Industry Markets plus midday debate: TV IS DEAD with competition to win a place on a short course.
This day and all its activities are complimentary.
Full schedule now available.
Contact: 02 9356 1818 | metro@metroscreen.org.au | www.metroscreen.org.au | Paddington Town Hall, Cnr Oatley Rd + Oxford St Paddington, NSW 2021
SEE YOU THERE!
NAFA presents CHOC TOPS 2009 Date: Monday 18 May 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
Theme: Dress up! [Best dressed wins theatre tickets]
Topic: Filmmaking In Australia - A Media Perspective
Speaker: Renee Brack, Movie Network Channel
An established print and television journalist, Renée is a familiar face on the MOVIE NETWORK Channels.
At Choc Tops she will give a mass media perspective on our film and television production industries.
For photo, biog, references see: www.nafa.net.au/next-choctops
Schedule:
6.30pm - Meet at pool bar
6.45pm - Castings, crew calls, industry announcements
7.15pm - 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
Future speakers:
June 15 - 'How to deal with bullying in the entertainment industry.' - Martha Knox-Haly
July 20 - 'New media for filmmakers' - Nick Bolton
Convener: Tony Chu
NAFA [Networking Action for Filmmakers & Actors]
M: 0412 230 415
E: tony@nafa.net.au
W: www.nafa.net.au
Sydney Film School Open Day - 30 May
On Saturday 30th May at 2:00pm, Sydney Film School invites you to its Open Day. Come in and treat yourself with answers to all the questions you might have about studying film in one of the most innovative, creative and productive training environments.
After screening a sample of recent short dramas and documentaries produced by SFS students, a panel of key teachers supported by a couple of graduates and current students will discuss the real experience of the Sydney Film School's practical - hands on training, both in 16mm and digital film.
Meet the group of dedicated and passionate teachers, committed and experienced industry professionals who are themselves actively involved in the film industry.
Listen to the graduates' own experiences of working in the film industry and see current students studying (mostly editing), as study will not be suspended for the day. The day starts at 2pm and runs until all the questions have been exhausted. Coffee, tea and muffins will keep you going!
Email:newsletter@sydneyfilmschool.com
www.sydneyfilmschool.com | | | 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 10 x 10 - Documentary Club - 13 May
The first 10 x 10 documentary screening night in April was reported to be a great success.
The next date is Wednesday May 13 at Glitch Bar and Cinema, 7pm.
There is a blog up with info about screening dates, how to request a spot to present your film, and details about what 10 x 10 is:
Visit http://doco3000.blogspot.com/
Re-Living Off The Land - premiere screening, 17 May
Re-Production Films proudly invites you to attend the Melbourne premiere of Re-Living Off The Land.
Venue
The Melbourne Lithuanian Club Theatre
44 Errol Street, North Melbourne
(just around the corner from the North Melbourne Town Hall)
Sunday 17th May, 3pm
$5 per person
Admission includes film screening plus an after-film get-together in the theatre foyer.
Finger food and tea & coffee will be provided, and alcohol can be purchased from the club bar.
To RSVP before Monday, May 11,
email kamurphy@netspace.net.au or call 0409 147 106
About the Film
After finishing high school, four friends drove into the Australian outback to make a horror film about a homicidal farmer. Armed with only a video camcorder, it was going to be the film that would make them all famous. They called it 'Living Off The Land'.
The project was abandoned after one day of shooting. Not because of any witch or ancient curse or even an actual homicidal farmer - it was just a crap movie, and they weren't very talented.
Years later, Paul, the "star" of the film, rediscovers the footage. With his dreams of success still unfulfilled, he is suddenly very keen to track down his old friends and give the project another crack.
Simon, the director, still works at the video store in the suburb where they all grew up. He has not directed a film since he dropped out of film school - they said his first year assessment, a ninja-action bonanza, needed "more depth".
Playing the homicidal farmer is Ben, who has found his own success in the corporate world. Although he's very excited about revisiting the good old days, he's moving overseas in three weeks, making the shooting schedule very tight.
The other lead role in the film was played by Wally, probably the most gifted member of the group. Unfortunately, he has mysteriously disappeared. Witch? Curse? Farmer? Probably not. At the last minute he is replaced by Graham, a subordinate from Paul's office who has no acting experience - at all.
George Lucas once said that films are never finished, they're just abandoned.
'Re-Living Off The Land' is a dramatised documentary about how some films - as well as friendships - are abandoned for a reason, and perhaps better left unfinished.
Email:kamurphy@netspace.net.au | | | | TOP | | | |
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