 
 
| |  | Hi Guys
We have some amazing courses listed this week so I won't go on too much as this newsletter is CHOKING with info!
Here is a brief outline, scroll down through the newsletter for more info.
If you are in Sydney, my picks are:
TAFTA has a great Screentest course working with 4 top Casting Agents. You need to be "actor ready" for this so as you can show what you are made of - in an acting sense.
This is your chance to be seen by the top guys who are casting all the shows.
Denise Roberts at SCREENWISE has an amazing workshop with Home & Away Director - Sam Atwell as well as a Masterclass with fab Director Peter Andrikidis. Once again, if you are ready to step up, this is your chance to be seen and "maybe" get discovered by another fabulous industry professional.
Syd Casting Director - Toni Higginbotham also has a 1 day workshop. Toni is a very busy casting director and will help you turn the corner with your audition process.
If you are a QLD based actor, Casting Director Tom McSweeney has just listed his new Term 3 courses. They are fab as usual and definately some of the best acting courses around. If you are a QLD based actor, you MUST work with Tom at some stage in your career. You do need to book early as his courses/terms book out quickly.
Casting Directors Ben Parkinson - who does the casting for heaps of QLD's TVC's has teamed up again with Casting Director Sue Manger for a seminar day - check that one out. Sue has returned to QLD after being based in SA for many years doing the casting on McLeods Daughters.
Melbourne based actors need to contact John from TAFTA to find out about his next courses.
www.tafta.com.au.
Have a great weekend -this is the time to make the most of these opporunitites to work with these fabulous industry professionals.
There is a time for learning the ropes and doing the training, that is one type of learning and part of the process for actors. Then it is time to strutt your stuff for the industry professionals who can make a difference to your career. Don't jump in too early, make sure you have the ground work done before you do a Masterclass for example. But...... keep at it and do the training.
Cheers
Le Donehue
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| | | Realise Your Dreams Award
UK TRIP ON OFFER: Practi tioners in the creative industries who are in the first 10 years of professional practice have until July 3 to apply for a Realise Your Dreams Award from the British Council.
Five people from a range of artistic sectors will be selected to undertake a professional development program in the UK. The prize includes airfares and $8,000 in cash.
Go to www.realiseyourdream.org.au/apply
THE ULTIMATE SCREENTEST COURSE - WITH 4 OF AUSTRALIA'S MAJOR CASTING DIRECTORS
1..LOU MITCHELL - Maura Fay & Assoc(MELB) City Homicide/Neighbours
2..THEA McCLOUD - Thea McCloud Casting Showtime (Fox)
3..LEIGH PICKFORD - Maura Fay & Assoc(SYD) Packed to the Rafters etc
4. TBA
Having difficulty getting a screentest?
Are you frustrated by the lack of opportunity?
Do you feel that all you need is a chance?
Would you like even more opportunities to market yourself?
This is your chance to participate in the
most successful screen test
courses in Australia.
NOW you can exhibit your skills and to learn from and meet four of Australia's most influential Casting Directors
What are they looking for? What should you do? What you definitely shouldn't do. How to increase your chances of getting the job.
The four sessions with the Casting Directors will be conducted like an actual screentest.
The first session conducted by John Orcsik will be a WORKSHOP of all the scenes provided by the Casting Directors as preparation for the next four sessions. These could be five invaluable lessons and might just present you with that elusive opportunity that you've been looking for.
The course will be conducted over FIVE weeks on Saturday mornings. Each session will be a minimum of four hours in duration.
CALL 03 9702 5702
EMAIL: tafta@westnet.com.au
COST: $495.00 (incl. GST)
COURSE COMMENCES: 9.00 am Sat 4th July 2009 | | TOP | | | How To Apply for an Audition - 19 June 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. ASSASSINS - The Musical - 14 June 2009
Williamstown, Victoria,VIC
Williamstown Musical Theatre Company Inc is proud to announce the auditions for their November 2009 production of "ASSASSINS". Bold, original, surreal, disturbing, thought-provoking and alarmingly funny, "Assassins" is perhaps the most controversial musical ever written. The production will be performed at the Williamstown Mechanics Institute from Friday November 13th to Saturday November 28th 2009. Audition call for Vigilante film. - 5 June 2009
Sydney,NSW
Honours year short film.: Great Characters:
Sam, Male, aged 20 to 28. Jenny - Female, aged 18 to 26 Michael, Male, aged 22 to 28, Massey Male, aged 22 to 28 Ron Male, aged 22 to 28 Dean , Male, aged 22 to 30. Tyrone - Male, aged 20 to 28 Salim - male aged 32-45 Ivan - Male aged 45-65 Bryan 26-35, Libby 24-30, Lily 22-29 Full character details in members area. Auditions - School for Scandal - Nov Production - 21 May 2009
Ashwood, Melbourne,VIC
Hartwell Players Theatre Company presents: 'The School for Scandal', by Richard Brinsley Sheridan. AUDITION INFORMATION:
Men: 11 Male Roles
Women: 5 Female Roles Audition Date: Sun 26 July @ 2pm Gallijess ON TV - 7 May 2009
melbourne,VIC
Gallijess Dircetor & Producer 661 high street Preston stoneagewarrior@gmail.com 0419 601 607 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 4 WEEK SCREEN ACTING COURSE with Casting Director - Toni Higginbotham
TONI HIGGINBOTHAM is a leading casting director in Australia. With over twenty years experience ¡V the last ten owning her own agency ¡V 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.
The workshop will maximize your career opportunities by helping you develop the fine art of performing onscreen. It teaches students how best to present themselves on camera when delivering their work to the camera, to directors, and casting agents, thereby making the most of the screen test experience.
The workshop will be a 4 week workshop.
"h Acting Methods & Styles
"h Analysing Scenes
"h Exploring character types
"h Scene work (from TVC & drama scripts)
WHERE: Toni Higginbotham Casting
Upper level / 57 Queen St
Woollahra
FEE: $550.00
TIME: 11am
DATE: Commencing SATURDAY 27th June 2009 (running for 4 weeks)
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. American Accent Workshop
Learn in 5-6 weeks the linguistics behind the American Accent, and how to speak with an authentic-sounding American Accent with Prof. John Higgins and American, Suzie Steen.
Equity members: Receive 10% off course cost
When: Commencing Sunday, Aug 2nd
5 weeks, 3 hours each week
Cost: $400
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Where: Actors Creative Studio, 517 Pacific Highway, Artarmon, Sydney
Visit: www.actorscreative.com for bookings and more information
Actors Creative Studios International
65 Hume St.
Crows Nest, NSW 2065
02-9453 9727
www.actorscreative.com
suzie@actorscreative.com AN INTENSIVE 2 DAY WORKSHOP - THIS WEEKEND
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. The focus of Acting Essentials is on the voice, but as the voice and body cannot be separated, the body must be a part of the training, thus it is essentially voice/body training. My goal for this workshop is for actors to become more skilled at linking the separate areas of actor training to create a more "whole" and embodied experience using Lessac voice and body training as the foundation.
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
Aimee Blesing has spent the past two American summers participating in Intensive training with Master Teachers of Lessac Kinesensic Training, 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 THIS IS REAL ACTOR TRAINING, NO GIMMICKS, NO SHORTCUTS.
BE A PART OF THIS UNIQUE TRAINING EXPERIENCE
CALL: 03 9702 5702 or EMAIL: tafta@westnet.com.au
VENUE: TAFTA - 10A NORTHCOTE ST, ST LEONARDS
TOTAL COST: $330.00 for 12 hours ( 2x 6 hr days) of this unique training
10.00am to 5.00pm SAT 20th and SUN 21st JUNE 2009 Director - PETER ANDRIKIDIS - ONE DAY ONLY MASTER INTENSIVE.
DIRECTOR OF THE NEW SERIES 'RESCUE',
EAST WEST 101, UNDERBELLY (I & II), EMERALD FALLS, MARY BRYANT, JESSICA, BLACK JACK and much much more.....
returns for one Master Intensive Workshop.
GRAB THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK INTIMATELY WITH, AND BE DIRECTED BY AUSTRALIA'S MOST SOUGHT AFTER DIRECTOR
FIVE TIME AFI AWARD WINNER...
IN AN INVITATION ONLY ONE DAY ACTOR'S MASTER INTENSIVE
When: Sat 4th July 2009
Where: Screenwise Studios, 84 - 86 Mary St Surry Hills NSW 2010
From: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Cost: $395 (includes GST)
Bookings: Contact us on 02 9281 4484 | info@screenwise.com.au | www.screenwise.com.au
STORY TELLER - ROBERT MCKEE TO RETURN
ROBERT MCKEE TO RETURN: Robert McKee is holding seminars in Melbourne on June 19-21 and in Sydney on June 26-28. He claims to have taught story and screenwriting to 50,000 students across the world over the last 20 years. The cost is $594 or $440 for repeat offenders.
Go to www.epiphany.com.au or tel (03) 9531 7333 or (02) 9572 7222.
T a f t a P r o d u c t i o n s - Acting for the Screen, With Home & Away Director -SAM ATWELL
Sam Atwell, an actor, playwright and theatre director is also one of Australia's exciting young television directors, currently a resident Director on Channel 7's hugely successful, Home & Away.
"With any part you play, there is a certain amount of yourself in it. There has to be, otherwise it's just not acting. It's lying" - Johnny Depp
I have a firm belief that the basic technique of acting does not change from stage or screen but it is important to understand that the screen demands skills unique to itself as does the "space" on stage demands its own skills. So therefore, whilst the basic techniques of acting don't change, we must as actors adapt to the performance space. The screen is a unique performance space because it is only here that the camera lets us, the audience, get "UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL" with the actor.
This means we, as the audience, can really tell if you're not telling the truth! In order to be able to 'tell the truth' you must feel comfortable and confident with all aspects of acting on screen.
In this twelve week course you will learn and experience the nuts and bolts of screen acting like the equipment, personnel, etiquette, procedure and industry. Most importantly armed with this knowledge you will then learn the tools to act organically in front of the camera.
Through out the course you will develop as an organic actor, become equipped with a toolbox of techniques you can use in every job/audition and learn the ins and outs of working 'on set'.
Each participant will also receive all the footage recorded in class so you can monitor their process.
COURSE LENGTH: 12 Weeks @ 3hrs per nightly session
COMMENCING:Tuesday 23rd June 2009
COST:$660.00 (incl GST)
VENUE:TAFTA - 10A Northcote St, St Leonards, Sydney, NSW
CALL: 03 9702 5702
EMAIL: tafta@westnet.com.au What's On Darlinghurst Theatre - Coming Up!
From Oscar nominee, Patrick Marber, comes DEALER'S CHOICE, commencing this Wednesday. Starring familiar faces from Summer Bay: Sam North and Ashley Lyons alongside other favourites from stage and screen including Christopher Stollery, David Webb and John Leary, as well as David Terry who many of you will remember from the sell-out season of DINNER WITH FRIENDS. The Darlinghurst Theatre Company is the first stop for this knock-out production as it embarks on a nationwide tour across Australia.
Coming soon THE JUNGLE. From Louis Nowra, one of Australia's most prolific and well known playwrights, THE JUNGLE is a humorous, wild and epic journey into the heart of Sydney's underbelly over a 24 hour period.
Director Alex Galeazzi, who brought Darlo audiences the sell out hit BALL GAME last year, and who is best known for his seminal production of THE BOYS for Griffin Theatre, brings together an awesome cast of 9 actors.
19 Greenknowe Ave, Potts Point
www.darlinghursttheatre.com / 02 8356 9987
Don't miss Crime Scenes @ The Fusebox Theatre
Season runs from Wed 27th May until Sat 20th June.
Book your tickets now to this killer show!
Link to http://www.factorytheatre.com.au/events/2009/05/27/crime-scenes-the-fusebox
This original production transports 4 renowned Australian true crime stories into the medium of theatre.
HOUSEBOUND: Inside the Birnies house of horror in 1986 and today!
THE BLOOD ON HELMUT LANGE: The story behind the unjust execution of Ronald Ryan in 1967.
MORNING TEA @ CAROUSEL CABARET: The disappearance of Juanita Nielsen in 1975.
SHOTS: Two stories arising from the shooting massacre in Melbourne in 2007.
For more information, please go to our FaceBook page:
http://www.facebook.com/reqs.php#/group.php?gid=63311275094)
Call the box office 0n : 02 9550 3666
FAYMIS the Webseries - Darlo Bar
Lila Rose, Moth Is and Renaissance Man Productions would like to invite you to the launch of FAYMIS the Webseries.
Where: Darlo Bar (306 Liverpool St Darlinghust). Upstairs Patio.
When: Tue 23rd June.
Time: 7pm.
FAYMIS is a comedic webseries based in Los Angeles about two Australian Actors, Tina and Trish, who fly from Sydney Australia to Venice Beach California to strike it rich at the fame game. Tina (played by Chantelle Gooch) the feisty know it all, and her trusted companion Trish (played by Eliza St. John) find themselves in an outback of Hollywood misfortune as their assumptions about fame turn out to be consistently wrong.
Link to trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOsdwVQ_aCw
RSVP: Fri 19th June.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Eliza St John and Chantelle Gooch
(Mobile: 0414 425 152)
www.faymistv.com
FORBIDDEN BROADWAY comes to Sydney
The off-Broadway musical spoof smash Forbidden Broadway Greatest Hits Volume 1 finally hits Australian Shores.
The production will showcase, toast, and roast over 20 Broadway hits and include 40 classic stars and characters in two jammed-packed, hilarious hours.
To be presented at the iconic Statement Lounge from June 26 - July 4 2009. 'The State Theatre is one of this country's most revered venues and it is an honour to be able to present this legendary work in their basement' commented the producing team at SQUABBALOGIC.
Starring rising theatrical performers Christina Byrne, Blake Erickson, Linda Hale and Mark Simpson, accompanied on the piano by Musical Director Alex Ash.
The production is choreographed by Joanne Gilmour, and directed by Jay James-Moody, co-producer and director of last years rave-reviewed Reefer Madness, and recently seen in Jerry Springer the Opera.
Of this Sydney premiere production, director Jay James-Moody says 'This is an ideal opportunity in this wint'ry economic climate to see all your favourite shows and stars under one roof for one low price. We'll take the piss while you get on it.'
Concurring, producer Jessica Burns opines 'Why go see just the one show when at ours you only have to sit through twenty?'
The ever-evolving original Off-Broadway production, created and written by Gerard Alessandrini, recently closed its doors after 27 years, 2332 performances, national and international tours and 11 hit albums.
FOUR SHOWS ONLY - 8pm JUNE 26, 27 & JULY 3, 4
STATEMENT LOUNGE, 49 Market St Sydney
All Tickets $30 (including a complimentary drink at the bar with any other drink purchase)
TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT
www.moshtix.com.au
1300 GET TIX (438 849)
NAFA SCRIPT WORKSHOP:
Two previous guest speakers have accepted invitations to have their scripts read at the next NAFA script workshop.
Both are fantastic scripts - extremely tense thrillers.
Don't miss this one!
FREE for NAFA Members.
Date: Monday 22 June 2009
Time: 6.30pm - 9.00pm
Location: Community Centre, Maroubra. [Location details will be sent to those who RSVP. ]
Workshop info: http://www.nafa.net.au/workshops/
1. Short film: Red-Handed
* Author: Renee Brack
* Logline: The story of one woman's fight against a stalker that culminates in tragic justice.
* Synopsis: After repeated pleas to the police for protection against an increasingly rampant stalker, a woman is forced to take control of the situation with tragic consequences.
* Cast of Characters:
LILI - feisty, independent, twenty-something single girl who lives alone.
ROBBIE - mild-mannered twenty-something obsessive/compulsive guy
CONSTABLE VIC MORROW - thirty-something jaded but well-meaning cop
CONSTABLE JENNY BLACK - Vic's offsider (non speaking role)
LILI'S MUM (voice only on voicemail)
000 OPERATOR (voice only on phone)
AUTOMATED ANSWER MACHINE MALE (voice only on phone)
2. Short film: The Gift of the Gun
* Author: Alex Broun
* Synopsis:
When Ben, a young rent boy, arrives at a deserted warehouse he thinks he's in for the usual trick. But William has something far more intriguing in store. A spine-tingling thriller that will keep you guessing until the last line. A screen adaptation of Alex's much produced short play.
* Cast:
WILLIAM - 50 - 60s, accomplished individual, occupation not disclosed, used to getting his own way, very persuasive, selective, attention to detail, wealthy.
BEN - Late teens - early twenties, rent boy, street smart, thinks he has seen it all, needs to make a choice.
Setting: bare room in a deserted warehouse. Time: Monday - 9am
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See you there.
Tony Chu
Convener
NAFA [Networking Action for Filmmakers & Actors]
M: 0412 230 415
E: tony@nafa.net.au
W: www.nafa.net.au/news
| | | Queensland | Courses | What's On? | | Courses The Audition Showcase - With Casting Directors Ben Parkinson and Sue Manger
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:
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Agents ¡VHow to find one- what they do and what your relationship is with them
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Outlining Industry requirement ¡V Headshots/Resumes /Tools of the Trade
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The Casting Selection Process and different Auditioning Techniques explained.
"h
The difference between Auditioning for Commercials and for Drama
"h
Q and A Session ¡V Myths fears and expectations explained openly
Let us guide you into following your dreams... Have you ever wanted to be in a TV Commercial or Movie?
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¡K.
WHEN: Saturday 4th July 2009, 10.00am ¡V 12.30pm
COST : ONLY $65.00 per person 18yrs + (inc GST)
$65.00 (1 parent/guardian 1 child 10yrs+) and $20.00 additional family members (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 Tom McSweeney Productions - Term 3 Training Courses.
We are delighted to announce Term 3 of our Training Division:
TERM 3 MONDAY 13TH JULY - FRIDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER '09
Tom McSweeney Productions offers in-depth training in acting for film, television, stage, musical theatre, cabaret, presenting and commercials for the domestic as well as international markets. The company provides both on-going and short-form training in the form of; Short Courses, Workshops and Master Classes by working industry professionals throughout the year.
Screen Acting - The Basics | Term 3 - 13 July to 18 September 2009 .
This course is an introductory course in acting for the camera. Areas covers an explanation of Industry terminology and on-set etiquette, an investigation into various acting techniques and styles and improvisation techniques which help the actor to break down barriers and connect with other performers. Preliminary instruction in the use of the camera as a tool for effective communication is also introduced. Script analysis and breakdown processes are explored and each actor is encouraged to identify any inhibitions or blocks they may have and allow their natural screen quality to emerge. Tom McSweeney will work with the participants in one class during the Term.
Class size: Eight (8) person limit
Class length: Two (2) hours x ten (10) weeks.
Cost: $550.00 ( price includes GST)
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Commercials and Presenting | Term 3 - 13 July to 18 September 2009
This course is an introduction to both the fields of commercials and presenting. Topics include lifestyle presenting, children's television presenting, news reading and the role of talk show compere in addition to work in the commercial arena. During the course each actor is put through a mock audition replicating the conditions of an actual screen test. The class focuses on the level of skill required in a professional commercial or presenting casting. Tapes are reviewed and analysed as a class in terms of clarity as well as the suitability and marketability of the actor.
Class size: Eight (8) person limit
Class length: Two (2) hours x ten (10) weeks
Cost: $550.00 ( price includes GST)
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DRAMA SCHOOL AUDITION PREPARATION | One on One - By Appointment
These sessions are designed for the actor planning on auditioning for Drama School. Investigating the monologue through script analysis and the clarification of choices, we discover and build on your strengths. There is an emphasis on identifying and maintaining your individual "spice" within the work, focusing on your own truth and the truth in the dialogue, to empower you to audition confidently and uniquely. Each session will be one on one and multiple sessions can be arranged.
Class size: One (1) on One (1) coaching
Class length: One (1) hour
Schedule: By Appointment
Cost: $110.00 per hour ( price includes GST)
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Winter Youth Holiday Training | Saturday 26th June - Sunday 12th July
Welcome to the line up of new and exciting workshops for Tom McSweeney Productions
WINTER YOUTH HOLIDAY PROGRAM
For full course briefs please download the pdf flyer appropriate to your age.
Age groups are as follows:
Under 10's 5 - 9 years
JNR 10 - 14 years
SNR 15 - 18 years
Early Bird prices apply.
If you would like further information about any of the courses on offer or to make a booking please feel free to contact the office on 07 5585 9598 or admin@tommcsweeney.com.
Free supervised early drop off for busy parents.
SENIORS - Course Information | 15 - 18 years
JUNIORS - Course Information | 10 - 14 years
LITTLE ACTORS - Course Information | 6 - 10 years
Screen Acting Scholarship | applications close Friday 19th June
Download Flyers at the website: www.tommcsweeney.com
Tom McSweeney Productions is proud to announce it will be offering scholarships to five promising young screen actors between the ages of 10 and 18.
Tom McSweeney Productions is focused on developing the next generation of actors by providing opportunities to not only train, but also ply their trade by developing and producing projects with the students. Dedicated to establishing a link between working professionals and up and coming actors, the company espouses learning the craft through embracing its underlying principle -
"whatever you learn, you must return"
What does the scholarship mean?
Recipients of the scholarship will be invited to undertake train in regular weekly study with the company for six months [two terms] at their premises in Warner Roadshow Studios. Classes for Term 3 begin on Monday 13th July 2009.
How will the scholarships be distributed?
One scholarship will be given in each level of training offered in the Youth Program. A comprehensive outline of each course is available for viewing at www.tommcsweeney.com.
Recipients will be selected not only on their current skills base but primarily on their attitude; potential to enter the industry and above all dedication to their craft.
How can I apply?
You will first need to complete an application form and questionnaire. These are available by contacting the office. Applications close 5.00pm Friday 19th June.
Applicants are then shorted listed from their written responses and notified of an audition time.
The audition day will take place on Sunday the 28th of June and take about an hour and a half. Students read a prepared scene but won't know what the rest of the audition will consist of until the day. It might be group exercises a cold read or thinking on your feet in theatre sports so be ready to give anything a go.
Successful applicants will be notified on Monday 29th June.
Where can I find further information?
If you would like further information on the scholarship or any of the other courses and workshops on offer at Tom McSweeney Productions, please feel free to contact Lauren at the office on +617 5585 9598 or admin@tommcsweeney.com .
DRAMA SCHOOL AUDITION PREPARATION | ONE ON ONE - BY APPOINTMENT
These sessions are designed for the actor planning on auditioning for Drama School. Investigating the monologue through script analysis and the clarification of choice, we discover and build on your strengths. There is an emphasis on identifying and maintaining your individual "spice" within the work, focusing on your own truth and the intention in the dialogue so you feel empowered to audition confidently and uniquely. Each session will be one on one and multiple sessions can be arranged.
Class size: One (1) on One (1) coaching
Class length: One (1) hour
Schedule: By Appointment
Cost: $110.00 per hour (price includes GST)
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For More Info, go to website: www.tommcsweeney.com What's On Fast, Funny Outdoor Shakespeare
UQ's professional theatre company presents the hilarious The Half-hour Hamlet
SATURDAY 27 June
10am - 10:30ish
Gold Coin Donation
GREAT for kids
Brevity is the soul of wit...
BYO food and laughter and tears! Bring blankets for bottoms, picnics for bellies
and hats for shade.
Location The Michie Amphitheatre is outdoors behind the Michie Building, near the
Chancellor's Place bus stop & the Bio Library. (University of Qld, St. Lucia
map) | | | Victoria | Courses | What's On? | | Courses Field and Segment Producing AFTRS VIC - July 11-12
This weekend course aims to give participants a thorough understanding of the many skills required to be a creative and competent field and segment producer of non-drama television.
Course Location: Melbourne
Start Date: 11-Jul-2009
Finish Date: 12-Jul-2009
Duration: 2 days, 9.30am-4.30pm
Course Fee: $225
Applications Close: 28-Jun-2009
For all course or event enquiries:
Email: infovic@aftrs.edu.au
Ph: (03) 9602 8300
Production Management - AFTRS, VIC 5 Aug - 3 Sep
Perfect for Production department personnel who wish to upgrade their skills to Production Manager level, and people working in other departments wanting to move across to production management.
This course aims to provide participants with the basic skills required to production manage a project as well as manage the project team.
By the end of the course participants will have had the opportunity to:
Break a script down and do a basic schedule
Manage production office systems and the paperwork trail
Learn about contracts for crew and cast
Apply the principles of preparing and modifying a budget
Become familiar with a cost report and understand the information it contains
Learn strategies for problem solving in a team situation including conflict resolution
Gain an understanding of how the production office works with heads of departments, the Producer, the Director and the completion guarantor.
How to apply:
Go to www.aftrs.edu.au/vic
Upload a CV or professional experience summary
Submit a personal statement outlining your reasons for applying, your experience in the specialist area and how you propose to use the knowledge and skills you will gain
Selection is competitive.
Course Presenter: Ann Darrouzet
Ann Darrouzet is one of Victoria's most experienced Producers, working across many formats from television drama and documentaries to feature films. Ann started as a Production Manager before moving to producing. Ann's credits include Holly's Heroes, Blabbermouth and Sticky Beak, Storm Warning, Horace and Tina, True Love and Chaos and the forthcoming kids sitcom series Snake Tales.
Venue
AFTRS Melbourne
Level 4
2 Russell St
Melbourne
P: 03 9602 8300
Start Date: 5-Aug-2009
Finish Date: 3-Sep-2009
Duration: 9 days, August 5,6,12,13,18,27,28 September 2,3, 9.30am-5.00pm
Course Fee: $850
Applications Deadline: 21-Jul-2009
Email:infovic@aftrs.edu.au
www.aftrs.edu.au Storyteller - ROBERT MCKEE TO RETURN
ROBERT MCKEE TO RETURN: Robert McKee is holding seminars in Melbourne on June 19-21 and in Sydney on June 26-28. He claims to have taught story and screenwriting to 50,000 students across the world over the last 20 years. The cost is $594 or $440 for repeat offenders.
Go to www.epiphany.com.au or tel (03) 9531 7333 or (02) 9572 7222.
What's On Meet your Next Cast and Crew - 30 Jun OPen Channel, VIC
Victoria's Screen Development Association OPEN CHANNEL and professional online casting system AT2 invite actors, emerging filmmakers, content creators, and crew to come together once a month to meet, pitch and get screen projects off the ground. Come ready with your ideas and sweet talking skills, it's like a meetmarket for the industry!
The June event will be focusing upon Directing Actors for the Screen with Alkinos Tsilimidos (Dir. Tom White). No matter your role in production, take advantage of this networking opportunity.
For more information on AT2 visit www.AT2.com.au
When: Tuesday 30th June, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: The Water Rat Hotel, 256 Moray Street South Melbourne
RSVP: rsvp@openchannel.org.au Entry is free
Email:rsvp@openchannel.org.au
www.openchannel.org.au MIFF - Opening & Closing Night Tickets & Festival Passes Selling Fast!
Melbourne International Film Festival - 24 Jul - 9 Aug
Get in quick as tickets to our Opening Night film Balibo and our Closing Night film Bran Nue Dae are selling fast. Mini-passes and Festival Passports are also being snapped up quickly. Further information on Opening & Closing Night. Purchase tickets and passes here.
This year, only MIFF members have the opportunity to purchase the Festival Passport, making membership a must for the essential Festival experience! With almost 250 fabulous films on offer, the best way to see the 2009 Festival is to become a MIFF member. Not a member? JOIN NOW!
If you are a MIFF Member, but your membership will expire before 9 August 2009, you will need to renew prior to purchasing tickets and passes to this year's Festival.
www.melbournefilmfestival.com.au/ Shorts @ CRUE - 25 Jun
Melbourne is renowned for its vibrant film scene, and some of the city's best known filmmakers started out making short films around town. Now's your chance to check out what the next crop of emerging filmmakers are producing! Shorts @ CRUE is a new monthly film series for short film fans.
Connecting local filmmakers with local audiences, it's a community event for lovers of short films of all genres. From wacky comedy, tear inducing drama and out there experimental, we have collected some of the best local shorts around.
The next screening is set for Thursday June 25th at 7:00pm sharp, and runs monthly on the last Thursday of every month. Entry is completely free and open to all ages (through there may be some swear words).
Come check out some of the best short films Melbourne has to offer before the filmmakers get super famous! Shorts @ CRUE is located at CRUE Coffee Lounge , 194 Toorak Rd, South Yarra (opposite the road from South Yarra train station).
Email:scott@quikmarkmedia.com
www.quikmarkmedia.com/shorts | | | Tasmania | Courses | | Courses Writing a Children's TV Series AFRTS, TASMANIA - 7 Jul - 9 Jul
Explore the principles of screenwriting for children. This 3 day course will give you a great overview on the art of inspiring adventure and imagination in children's television.
Key topics such as setting, character and themes for a children's series and mini series will be examined as well as issues associated with conforming to Australian Communication and Media Authority (ACMA) (P) certificate or a (C) certificate standards.
By the end of this course participants will have had the opportunity to:
* Discover how to write for 'particular ages'
* Become aware of how to develop story
* Learn how to improvise as a means of building character
* Explore the '3 act structure' as applied to children's TV
* Become familiar with writing to ABA standards
* Analyse current programs as reference points
Course Presenter: Simon Butters
Simon Butters is a graduate of professional screenwriting at RMIT University and has worked in children's television as a writer, script editor and story consultant. Credits include: Wicked Science series one and two, Scooter: Secret Agent, H20 Just Add Water series one, two and three, Pirate Islands - Lost in Fiji and The Elephant Princess. Simon is currently developing his own television series: C.S.HIGH: funded by the Australian Children's Television Foundation and the South Australian Film Corporation, and Zach the Zombie - both series with Pacific and Beyond Pty Ltd.
For more information and to apply, go to: www.aftrs.edu.au/tas
Hobart: 7-9 July 2009, Cost $400
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