QuietOnSet Newsletter- Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Info Update # 18 Wednesday 10 JUne 2009

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Hi Guys I had a great enquiry today that I wanted to share with you. This is typical of the type of enqiries we get constantly and the advice we offer. QUESTION: Hi Lee My name is Mark, I am from Sydney and I am 25years old. I am a former Professional Tennis Player and now currently a Special Forces Soldier in the Australian Army and I am almost at the end of my term of service. I am extremely devoted to pursuing a career as an actor and I am exceedingly confident in my ability to thrive in the industry. While I have little experience, I believe my background makes me a marketing dream and I do have many valuable and unique talents to enhance my appeal and support me in my pursuit. I was advised by a colleague to seek your advice and guidance as you were described as a leader in the industry, so as a relatively unexperienced newcomer to the business, is there any information and/or advice you could pass on to me to realize my goals and potential??? I desperately want work in either film or television so any guidance you could offer would be wonderful. Mark ANSWER: Hi Mark Thanks for your enquiry. Whilst you have a very interesting career history, it can only be related to acting if you tie those skills you have, in with acting skill and on camera technique. Acting is one of those strange industries whereby you can actually NOT poses a brain and still make it - Look at Jessica Simpson!! lol. Just because you can ride a horse, does not mean you would have been a shoe in for McLeods Daughters. In fact, they chose actors first and if needed, use doubles for the horse riding scenes. The acting is the essential part. Seriously though, those that do make it in the industry work very very hard and do poses talent that they continually fine tune. Acting is a unique skill or talent, just like any other and requires training, experience and then constant work to keep you skills honed. (You would understand that from the army and from being a tennis player). There are a few things you need to know to get started as well as some actors tools that are mandatory. Just like a tennis player needs a racquet to play a game, actors also have tools that are expected within the industry. I would suggest you get a copy of Everything you need to know for Beginner Actors form our bookstore. It is an online e-zine with all the info that will give you a good understanding of the next steps you can take. Once you have read that, I would recommend a copy of the DVD we sell, it has tips and stories from industry experts - faces that you will know and currently working industry professionals such as casting directors. It is important to know what they recommend. Then you need to do some training and I can recommend a few good places there. Cheers Lee Donehue ps: the Actors E-zine is only $14.95 so very little to get you on the right track. Cheers Lee www.quietonset.com.au EMAIL ME QOS Website - click here Latest Quiet On Set News TOP Casting Board QOS Website - click here How To Apply for an Audition - 10 June 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. Looking for Comedic Director - 10 June 2009 Sydney,NSW Quirky comedy short film and am looking for a great comedy director. Preferably someone with a bit of experience in comedy, who has directed several short films. We are shooting end 4th 5th July and are looking to assemble a great cast, proffessional crew and then send this off to film festivals around the world. CAST AND CREW WANTED FOR MOCKUMENTARY - 10 June 2009 Melbourne,VIC The Production company behind the cult Ch31 TV show Haunted Australia is presently prepping two features and a TV show to be shot on Red Camera Technology in the second half of 2009. It is seeking enthusiastic and motivated cast and crew for these productions. Cast and Crew of all levels of experience and age groups are encouraged to apply. Ghost warrior - Now Casting - 10 June 2009 Melbourne,VIC Staring Undrebelly star and wog boy John Barresi. Audition Now for the next installment PAID WORK - TV PRESENTERS - 10 June 2009 Melbourne,VIC We need a mix of fresh looking, young & old performers to present professionally online for our corporate clients. The general expectation would be that you can present well to camera. You should have good articulation, be well groomed and you need to demonstrate that you can adapt quickly in a fast moving studio environment. PAID WORK - JUNIOR PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR - 10 June 2009 South Australia,SA Leading picture and sound production company is looking for a full time Production Coordinator to assist with the running of their busy post production facilities. The desirable person does not need experience, although some industry experience would be advantageous. PAID WORK - A CAREER IN THE INDUSTRY - 10 June 2009 Sydney,NSW * Want to be involved in the Film and Entertainment Industry? * Excellent perks and culture! * Join a dynamic team in a modern environment based in Lilyfield. This internationally known lighting design company who create lighting designs for every area of the entertainment industry from television to stadiums, theatre to dance parties now require a recent school leaver who wants a career in an office environment with a twist. Get Gary - Theatre Comedy - 9 June 2009 sydney,NSW Phantom Productions is looking for "Allan" for its forthcoming season of a very funny new comedy "Get Gary" written by emerging new playwright Rachel Musgrove.The other three principal roles have been cast. Character: Allan 45-55 male comfy with English Accent. Used car salesman. Extras needed - Feature FIlm - 9 June 2009 Sydney,NSW We need extras for a big scene in a feature film. It is being shot at Turimetta Beach in Sydney. Think summer and high school. We are in the last week of shooting a feature film, 'SLAG: Best Enemies', and we need you! We need you at Turimetta Beach for 12th June at midday. It will only take a few hours, so bring a friend and have fun at the beach in front of some cameras! 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. Alienated 2 x Male Actors - 26 May 2009 Paddington, Sydney,NSW Masters student final film is seeking two talented male actors for the roles of the bullies. While these is an unpaid position, it is an opportunity to work with a friendly and professional crew on a unique production featuring 3D/CGI animation and will be an experience different to the norm in short form film-making. Alienated - Talented Male Actor - 25 May 2009 Paddington, Sydney,0 Masters student final film is seeking a talented male actor for the complex role of Adam. Age 18-25yrs 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 Create a scene this winter with Australian Theatre for Young People (atyp) ATYP have once again been very busy putting together an exciting Drama Workshop season for the upcoming Winter School Holidays, inspiring everyone 3-18 years of age at the Wharf in Walsh Bay and in venues across Sydney. Do you want to act, play, tell and perform? Or are you looking for something different to do these school holidays? Then atyp has something on offer for you! Let your imagination take flight with Australia's leading youth theatre company. Workshops on offer these holidays include; circus, musical theatre, acting for stage and camera, directing and much more. The workshop season commences on Monday 6 July, with a preliminary week for students who break early in the Winter holidays and runs for 3 weeks until Friday 24 July. Due to the huge popularity of these workshops they fill quickly, get in early and don't miss out! Workshops on offer for Primary School aged students will encourage them to release their imaginations, discover new worlds, make new friends and create freaky characters to tell stories from favourite Children's books or improvise their own. While High School aged students can take up a playmaking challenge, get their foot in the (stage) door, immerse themselves in the world of Shakespeare and develop strong stage presence. For more information or to enrol on-line visit www.atyp.com.au/workshops or call atyp on 9251 3900. Prices range from $40 for a two-hour session and $230 to $320 for week long workshops, with discounts available for atyp members. Many of Australia's most talented film and theatre makers have passed through the atyp workshop program, including the company's patron Nicole Kidman AC, atyp Ambassador Baz Luhrmann, Toni Collette and Rose Byrne. For further information, interviews and photo opportunities please contact Sanja Vukelja, Marketing Manager on 9270 2402 (direct), sanja@atyp.com.au or Zanna Corby, Marketing Coordinator on 9270 2400 (direct), zanna@atyp.com.au SCREENWISE PRESENTS - 'ACTING & REACTING IN THE MOMENT' with SEA PATROL'S JEREMY LINDSAY TAYLOR SCREENWISE WINTER HOLIDAY YOUTH PROGRAM FOR 16 - 18 YR OLDS Students will hone their performance skills focusing on working 'IN THE MOMENT' with TV Scripts from their favourite Shows together with audition technique and character building. If Acting is what you really want to do? Screenwise is the real deal! Students will learn from actor extraordinaire, Jeremy Lindsay Taylor in this intensive boutique 4 day workshop exclusively developed for 16 - 18 yrs olds who want to make it BIG on the screen. Our class sizes are boutique style giving students more on camera time and more opportunities to develop their screen skills without getting "lost in the crowd" So if you are between 16 & 18 years of age, and you really want to be an actor.... THEN SCREENWISE IS FOR YOU When: Mon July 20 - Thur July 23 From: 2.00pm till 5.00pm Where: Screenwise Studios, 84-86 Mary Street, Surry Hills Contact: The Screenwise office on 9281 4484 or E: info@screenwise.com.au Cost: $390 (Early Bird $330) includes GST. (*early bird must be paid 2 weeks prior to course commencing) More info: www.screenwise.com.au Students are presented with a DVD to record their work in progress. SCREENWISE PRESENTS - SCREENTEENS WINTER HOLIDAY WORKSHOP FOR 12 - 16 YR OLDS CREATING A SCREEN CHARACTER Students will hone their performance skills focusing on working with TV Scripts from their favourite Shows together with audition technique and character building. Screenwise is not a glorified babysitting service.... Screenwise Workshops are the real deal. Students will learn from the best the industry has to offer in this intensive boutique 4 day workshop exclusively developed for teens who want to make it BIG on the screen. Our class sizes are boutique style giving students more on camera time and more opportunities to develop their screen skills without getting '"lost in the crowd." So if you are between 12 & 16 years of age, and you really want to be an actor.... THEN SCREENWISE IS FOR YOU When: Mon July 20 - Thur July 23 From: 10.00am till 1.00pm Where: Screenwise Studios, 84-86 Mary Street, Surry Hills Contact: The Screenwise office on 9281 4484 or E: info@screenwise.com.au Cost: $390 (Early Bird $330) includes GST. (*early bird must be paid 2 weeks prior to course starting) More info: www.screenwise.com.au | www.screenwise.com.au Students are presented with a DVD of their work in progress. What's On NAFA presents CHOC TOPS 2009 Choc Tops are networking meetings for actors, screenwriters & filmmakers [held every month] Date: Monday 15 June 2009 Time: 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm Venue: The Clock Hotel, 470 Crown St, Surry Hills, Sydney Topic: How to deal with bullying in the entertainment industry Speaker: Martha Knox-Haly Martha Knox-Haly is an organisational psychologist and author of the book How to stop your workplace going pear shaped. Her writing and practice is based on investigations of almost a thousand Australian workplaces. See bio, photo, references: http://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 speaker: July 20 - 'New media for filmmakers' - Nick Bolton Short film festival: Show-Fest 2009 - Call for entries [Deadline: 6 July] Prizes total $2400, see: http://www.nafa.net.au/festivals Sydney Shakespeare Festival is pleased to offer you Unlimited $15 tickets* To ALL Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday performances of THE MERCHANT OF VENICE Playing 26 May - 13 June at Newtown Theatre DON'T MISS OUT - seats are limited *booking fees apply To take up this offer* and book your tickets: Go to: http://www.moshtix.com.au/Search.aspx?s=0&q=Merchant%20of%20Venice&c=1|2|3|4|5|6&v=0&p=0&from=20090416&to=20100416 - Select the performance date and how many 'Full' tickets you would like to purchase - Enter the 'Special Offer Code' ssf0506 - Follow the prompts to complete your purchase * This offer applies to 'Full' tickets booked online ONLY. The offer does NOT apply to tickets purchased at the door, concession or school student tickets. For more information about The Merchant of Venice see below or visit our website: http://www.sydneyshakespearefestival.com.au/ Queensland Courses Courses AFTRS BRISBANE Guerilla Filmmaking - Brisbane 27 & 28 June Louise Alston, director of All My Friends Are Leaving Brisbane and now Jucy shares her experience of making low budget features. Are you considering maxxing out that credit card to make the feature film you've always wanted? Find out what it takes to make it happen and how to successfully transition from short film to feature. Cost: $200 Applications close: This Friday ! ----------------------------------- Writing TV Series - Brisbane 29 June - 3 July Aimed at experience writers, this course offers an introduction to the very specific skills needed to write for series television. Topics covered during the course will include: the writer's place in the ongoing process; the specific language of a show; respecting production logistics; structure and scene breakdown; dialogue; timing and layout; and plotting. Course Presenter: Susan Macgillicuddy has been writing for nearly 30 years. Her extensive credits cover a broad range of genres and media from children's to adult drama, from radio to feature film. Her credits include (but are not limited to): H20 Series 1 & 2, Sea Patrol, Wicked Science Series 1 & 2, Something in the Air, Heartbreak High, Medivac, Fire and Flipper. Cost: $450 Applications close: this Friday ! If you have any queries about the short courses or need help to register please contact Carol, Helen or Saul at AFTRS Brisbane on (07) 3257 7646 or send an email to infoqld@aftrs.edu.au. TV Presenting -Brisbane 11 & 12 July A two-day workshop exploring techniques to become a strong and individual storyteller. Participants will discover the tools and techniques of a presenter, methods for developing individual on screen presence, interview skills and the basics of scriptwriting. Course Presenter Faye de Lanty has been working in the industry for 15 years. She began her career with Network Ten's Totally Wild and is currently a Television and media ambassador for Budget Direct car insurance. She also works as a freelance fashion presenter and fashion writer. She has been teaching at NIDA for the past two years and also has her own private tuition business. Cost: $250 Applications close: 26 June If you have any queries about the short courses or need help to register please contact Carol, Helen or Saul at AFTRS Brisbane on (07) 3257 7646 or send an email to infoqld@aftrs.edu.au. Victoria Courses Courses COURSE UPDATES - AFTRS - VIC Exploring Performance - August 19-21 A practical workshop for directors investigating the methods for creating authentic performances. Cost: $400 Applications Close: August 5 ----------------------------------------------- Writing for Children's Animated Television August 20 - November 12 Each participant will be guided to develop, plot and write an outline, scene breakdown and first and second drafts of a script for an 11 minute episode of an existing series. Cost $750 Applications Close: August 4 ------------------------------------------------ Storytelling for Film and Television - Online September 1 - October 1 This intensive course will outline the building blocks of a great script and help you fine tune your storytelling and plotting skills. Please note, 2 hour chat sessions are scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm throughout this five week online course Cost $550 Applications Close: August 18 ------------------------------------------------------- Production Management - August 5 - September 3 This nine-day practical course, teaches the basic skills of howt o devise and manage a budget as well as covering the leadership and management skills required from a Production Manager. Cost $850 Applications Close: July 21 ----------------------------------------------- Field and Segment Producing 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. Cost $225 Applications Close: June 28 For all course or event enquiries: Email: infovic@aftrs.edu.au Ph: (03) 9602 8300 ONE DAY WORKSHOP - how to fund Lo-No Budget Film and Television projects. As a professional film maker, I am going to share everything I have learned in 30+ years of making successful international films and television shows without taking a penny from government agencies ! If you are interested, please get in touch by phone or email, as I will limit places to give each participant maximum value. I have attached the Press Release that only went out to the media today, so as you will see this news hasn't even reached the public yet. As well, I have put a simple website together with detailed information coverage of the Workshops, here: www.glitchinthematrix.com Thanks and I look forward to hearing from you, Ron V. Brown Forté Communications PO Box 1, Hawthorn, 3122, Victoria, Australia Mobile 0414 097 290 TOP

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