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| |  | Hi Guys
This newsletter is sooooo jam packed.
Courses to take note of and not to miss out on are:
John from TAFTA has a Teen Actors Intensive happening in Sydney during the school hols.
This is a full week of scripts, acting, scripts and more acting, performing, workshopping and learning. I am so jealous - I want to do this.
The teachers are amazing and this is a great opportunity to get in front of and learn from some of Australia's busiest casting directors, directors and producers.
This course is highly recommended.
For Gold Coast actors, check out the National Actors Intensive. Another TAFTA productions course and an awesome line up of teachers and industry professionals to take your acting ability to the next level.
These intensive workshops give you the opportunity to really get ahead of the game.
It is the opportunity to be an full time acting student for the week and this continuity of workshops and practice really makes a difference to your ability and confidence. The opportunity to work with such high profile casting directors and producers is also a must for any actor who is "serious" about actually working.
Toni Higginbotham has some great "1 day" workshops for kids if time is a problem. Keep your eye on those.
We also have some great courses listed if filmmaking is your thing.
Likewise, the Australian Writers Guild has a great script writers initiative.
Plenty of reading in the newsletter, get amongst it.
Cheers
Lee Donehue
| | | |  Latest Quiet On Set News
| | | Shooting for the latest movie to be made in Hervey Bay.
Shooting for the latest movie to be made in Hervey Bay begins next month when Damian Walshe-Howling (Underbelly, Blue Heelers), Zoe Naylor (McLeods Daughters), Gyton Grantley (Underbelly), Adrienne Pickering (Knowing, Out Of The Blue) and Kieran Darcy-Smith (Animal Kingdom, The Square) will arrive in Hervey Bay next month for the five-week shoot.
Based on a true story, The Reef follows four friends whose sailing holiday takes a turn for the worst when their boat capsizes on the Great Barrier Reef.
Forced to swim to safety, they are stalked by a relentless 15-foot great white shark.
"We wanted somewhere with a tropical look, with good access and not too far from Brisbane," producer Michael Robertson said in citing the reasons Hervey Bay was chosen for the shoot.
"We have a number of people working on the project out of Brisbane.
Filming will begin on October 12 in Hervey Bay and the movie will feature live footage of great white sharks, shot in South Australia. The Pilot Project
The Pilot Project, the first television pilot festival in Australia, is currently looking for submissions of content. The event is being organised by QUT Productions and is an exciting new opportunity for up-and-coming independent producers of television.
As Australia's first ever television festival, The Pilot Project will get your program shown to industry professionals, as well as the general public. They are not only looking for TV pilots, but also internet webisodes and short films that could have potential as a television series.The festival will be held on the 14th of November
in Brisbane, and entries must be in by 5PM on the 1st of October.
Selections will be announced by the 15th of October.
For more information and an application form please contact Rory Geoghan
at the pilotproject@gmail.com.
| | TOP | | | How To Apply for an Audition - 23 September 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. NOW CASTING GHOST WARRIOR 3 - 23 September 2009
Melbourne,VIC
GALLIJESS PRODUCTION AUSTRALIA'S FIRST ON LINE TV PRODUCTION. OVER 1000 WERE CAST IN GHOST WARRIOR II THE WORLDS FIRST AUSTRALIAN SUPER HERO HAS LAUNCHED A WORLD WIDE ON LINE TV SHOW -- PAID WORK -Personal Presentation Specialist - 23 September 2009
Perth,WA
Major Television Network - As part of a restructure of the way we provide make-up, hair, and clothing services and advise to our on-air talent, we offer 2 unique roles to join the business. With both positions reporting to the Production Manager, and the majority of your work being within the News department, you will also provide services to other departments in areas including promotional and commercial production work. Both roles require committed and customer focused individuals, who are available to service the business each day of our operation, which includes public holidays (excluding Christmas Day and Good Friday). City For Sale! The Real Estate Musical! Theatre - 21 September 2009
Sydney,NSW
Looking for 3-4 female actors 20-30yrs
and 1 male actor 20-30yrs
for a new musical comedy that will be running at the Seymour Centre in March 2010. Musical theatre experience essential. Pass the Parcel - Tropfest Film - 15 September 2009
Sydney,NSW
FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY FOR TEEN & YOUNGER ACTORS! CHARACTERS:
15 yr old females x 4
5-6 yr old females x 4 AUDITION - You're a Good Man Charlie Brown - 15 September 2009
Perth,WA
MESH's next production - audition call. "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown" Those cast in lead roles will be required to be strong in all three areas of singing, dancing and acting, chorus roles are more focused on singing. Looking for the next Chiko Roll Chick ( Competition) - 15 September 2009
National Search,0
Ever dreamed of seeing yourself on posters across the country while representing one of Australia's most iconic brands? Just a tip, were looking for natural beauty, very much the typical Aussie girl look. AUDITIONS: R+J - Fabulous Theatre - 15 September 2009
Melbourne,VIC
The Shakespeare Society is looking for actors to perform in a new adaptation as part of the 2010 Midsumma Festival: R+J was first staged in 2007 as a two-week season to sell out audiences. AUDITION FORMAT: 1 hour group audition. Audition will include a cold read of monologues and scenes from the script. No prior preparation is required. Please contact us in advance to schedule your audition time. STRONG FEMALE Actors - Short Film - 14 September 2009
Sydney,NSW
A multi-award winning producer/director team are seeking two female actors between the ages of 25 - 38 for a short AFTRS film. The film is a dark and ironic tale of two sisters, set in the 1980s. Lord Arthur Savile's Crime - Theatre - 9 September 2009
Sydney,NSW
An improbable comedy by Constance Cox Based on the short story by Oscar Wilde CAST REQUIRED:
Lord Arthur Savile (late 20s/early 30s): pleasant, wealthy, clueless and not overburdened with brains.
Baines, the butler (50s+): faithful, long-serving and suffering, ready to handle whatever is expected of him.
Sybil Merton, Arthur's fiancée (20s): lovely, charming, determined... And more.. PAID WORK - CADET NEWS JOURNALIST - 9 September 2009
Sydney,NSW
The successful applicants will be offered a one-year training contract and will be trained as journalists for radio, television news and online news. Salary circa $45K per annum. Applicants must have initiative, well-developed research and writing skills and good communication skills. Juan's Boots - Large Production and Crew - 7 September 2009
Gold Coast/Brisbane,QLD
Juan: male, aged 25 to 50
Gustavo: male, aged 25 to 50
Commander Victoriano: male, aged 25 to 60
Penelope: female, aged 18 to 40
Helena: female, aged 20 to 50 Children Roles
Young Gustavo: male, aged 5 to 12
Young Juan: males, aged 6 to 14
Rodrigo: male, aged 4 to 12 Extras - Ghetto scene: any gender, aged 6 to 99.
Colombian Rebels: males, aged 10 to 99 The production will be professional and hard working with a relatively large crew. PAID WORK - L'Amore e bizzarro - 6 September 2009
Sydney,NSW
Male actor/singer/guitarist wanted for award-winning schools touring show. Italian speaking or ability to learn and guitar skills preferred. IN THE NAME OF- UTS Short FILM - Leads + Extras - 4 September 2009
Sydney,NSW
IN THE NAME OF. is a sassy comedy about a young girl adjusting to life with a horrible horrible horrible name. Ultimately she decides to steal another girl's name, and suffers the endearing consequences. Lead Roles are:
Nameless (17-21): A confident, smart and witty 17 yo who hates her name. This girl has a lot of attitude, think Juno, but without the pregnancy.
Plain Jane (17-21): The wise best friend. Her name is Jane, so it's plain. The handle to Nameless' edge of the knife.
Alphabet Cherry (17-21): A young chav-like girl who torments Nameless for no reason but to make herself feel better.
Perfection (17-21): Wielder of the one name to rule them all. Extras aged 15-18 also required. PAID WORK -AUDITIONS - THEATRE - 19 August 2009
All States,0
REQUIRED:
Principal Girls & Boys - must sing/move/act well Male & Female actors/singers for comedic character roles The producer of Australia's most professional, entertaining, intense and life changing musical theatre for young people is auditioning again! This is not just dinky di 'kids shows', this is very full on highly skilled work for only the best singers and actors.
MUST BE 18 YEARS AND OVER - FULL TIME PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT PAID WORK Idun's Apples - RMIT Final Assesment Project - 9 August 2009
Melbourne,VIC
Film festival intention. Professional atmosphere. Characters Required:
Loki: Male, aged 18 to 21. Caucasian. negative hero (neither good nor bad) hair - brown/dark, mid long. persona - shifty, scheming and spiteful.
Idun: Females, aged 18 to 20. Caucasian. sub heroine (innocent, young) hair - blonde, long. persona - youthful, quiet.
Loki (female): Females, aged 18 to 21. Caucasian. negative hero (neither good nor bad) hair - brown/dark, mid long. persona - shifty, scheming and spiteful, awkward.
Thiassi: Males, aged 18 to 22. Caucasian antagonist (the bad guy) hair - brown/black, short persona - frightening.
Bragi: Males, aged 19 to 22. Caucasian. minor role. hair - short. persona - outgoing. PAID WORK -Human Statue -Body art - 20 July 2009
Sydney CBD,NSW
Human Statue Makeup Academy is Australia's leading event companies known for their creativity in makeup and Body painting. 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 Calling Creative filmakers... Applications Close: Friday 2 October, 2009
An exciting new opportunity exists for dynamic, passionate and creative filmmakers and videographers to showcase their talents to a massive Australian audience and maybe snare themselves a once-in-a-lifetime prize.
All you need to do is put together a short, compelling video (2 minutes approx.) that dynamically illustrates who you are, where you come from and what sets you apart. Show us why we should choose you to embark on the filmmaking adventure of a lifetime by utilising your fresh, unique thinking and shooting skills.
We're looking for entertaining, original yet accessible stories . exactly how these are presented is entirely up to you! If you're successful, then the world could be your oyster!
We are looking for individuals or teams of two who are the full production package. We'd prefer you write, star, shoot, edit and deliver your vision without any other person assisting you. Your films can feature performances or interviews from third parties if this is a style you choose to explore.
What are you waiting for - grab your camera, get thinking and GO!
Applications must arrive no later than 2nd October 2009. To enter, you must be at least 18 years of age. You will need to complete this application form and attach your completed video at the same time, so please have a look at the application form, but do not submit your application until you have your video read to upload.
Go to: www.acastofthousands.com.au/film/ for application | | TOP | | State By State | | New South Wales | Courses | What's On? | | Courses SCHOOL HOLIDAY SCREEN ACTING INTENSIVE - Teens. TAFTA Productions
The Australian Film & Television Academy
(TAFTA PRODUCTIONS)
THIS FIVE DAY INTENSIVE IS DESIGNED FOR TEENAGERS AS A COMBINATION OF SPECIFICALLY STRUCTURED LESSONS ON THE CRAFT OF ACTING FOR THE SCREEN AND ALSO AS A WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY IN THE FORM OF SCREENTEST AND AUDITION WORKSHOPS WITH SOME OF AUSTRALIA'S BEST KNOWN CASTING DIRECTORS and FILM & TELEVISION DIRECTORS..
The course will run for a total of 40 hours, Mon to Fri from 9.00am to 6.00pm. and will feature some of Australia's best known Casting Directors and Directors.
This will be a rewarding, exhausting and fun-filled week comprising of Actor/Director, John Orcsik, with Casting Directors, Peter Rasmussen(Maura Fay Casting - Neighbours), Marianne Jade(Packed to the Rafters), Tim Littleton (Rescue), Thea McLeod(McLeod Casting - Fox), Alison Telford(ABC - National Casting Dir), and Directors, Mark Piper(All Saints) and Sam Atwell(Home & Away) and Producer Samantha Strauss(ABC)
There has never been a Teen Intensive like this in Sydney and is possible only once or perhaps twice in a year. General screen acting topics will be covered, as well as special skills in auditioning, cold reading, (At this stage all personel listed are available, but this could change due to work reasons and Tafta reserves the right to substitute anyone who should become unavailable with a professional of similar standing and experience)
PREFERABLE AGE RANGE: 13 to 16
Course Date: Wed 7th to Sun 11th October 2009
Times:9.00am to 6.00pm
Venue:TAFTA, 10A Northcote St, St Leonards
Cost:$660.00 (incl GST)
Call:(03)9702 5702
Email:tafta@westnet.com.au The Actors Studio Australia - Truth Masterclasses commening Oct 12th 2009
Study the dynamic new technique that will revolutionise your approach to performance. The Actors Studio Australia is Sydney's leading independent acting school for truth-based performance training. Our unique, powerful acting classes draw together techniques from international master teachers including Sanford Meisner (The Meisner Technique), Lee Strasberg (The Method), Constantin Stanislavsky and others.
Our step by step approach equips students to harness the raw power of real emotion, personal life experience and honest communication to create a vivid sense of truth on stage or screen. Classes cater for all levels of experience. Day and evening classes available. From just $440 per 8 week term. Enrol now. Term 5 courses commence Mon 12th October, 2009.
WHY STUDY @ THE ACTORS STUDIO AUSTRALIA
Powerful techniques not taught anywhere else in Australia
High standards of excellence demanded
Personal attention and careful management of your development
Supportive, professional environment
Performance opportunities with working professional directors
Contact The Actors Studio Australia on (02) 8812 3522
or visit http://actorsstudio.com.au/acting_classes_sydney.html
Filmmaking Success - Independent Feature Film Course
Australia's Exclusive Independent Shorts & Feature Film Academy - Work & Learn on actual Film Productions!
**Limited Places**
Independent Feature Filmmaking Course
The ultimate Indie Filmmakers course is here for a limited time! A great opportunity to experience and learn the comprehensive filmmaking process - as well as earning full credit on Films that will be released internationally.
See website for full details - www.indiefeaturescourse.com.au
2010 open NOW - Book your FREE info night and discover film magic!
What you will gain through our courses - Comprehensive workbooks on practical learning in all facets of filmmaking (shorts or Features); Topics include -
1.Scripting - story creation, timing, costing, drafting
2.Budgeting - expenses, allocation, reductions, taxables
3.Camera/s & Sound - What is best? Why?
4.Lighting - What is best? Why?
5.Casting - How? Where? Why? Contracts?
6.Locations - where? When? Contracts?
7.Directing - How? Who? Tips & traps!
8.Producing - How? Who? Tips & traps!
9.Art Design/Set Design - How? Who? Tips & traps!
10.Make up & Hair - How? Who? Tips & traps!
Much more included - 250 page workbooks - 80 production document templates including the ultimate scriptwriting template! You also receive a Full film credit, letter of recommendation from producers for future working in filmmaking & a further Certificate of Acknowledgement from FilmFunding Australia.
Brad J McBride
Executive Producer
www.filmfund.com.au
www.indiefeaturescourse.com.au
HOLIDAY WORKSHOP FOR KIDS ACTING UP IN THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS with Casting Director - Toni 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.
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ACTING UP IN THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS for 8 - 11 Yr Olds
Designed for ages 8-11 yrs this program was created to develop skills in acting to the camera & performing film scripts.
This four hour delight of challenging drama aids the child in building their television and film performance.
Exploring the methods of character building & working with others, this course will allow the child to gain a more confident approach to the camera when delivering a performance.
This workshop offers an introduction to the wonderful world of the silver screen.
Our highly trained and qualified teachers bring together a not to missed workshop for the Spring Holidays.
FEE: $ 230.00
TIMES: 10am - 2pm
DATE: Saturday 3rd October 2009
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PLAY, STOP & PAUSE for 12 - 15 Yr Olds
Designed for ages 12-15yrs this four hour delight of challenging drama aids our young actors in building their skills and using their own experiences to assist them in exploring the world of improvisation.
Our aim is to work on getting the best performance possible while developing skills as a young actor for the industry.
We introduce a world of truth and using our own experiences to create our performance for the camera.
This workshop offers an introduction to the wonderful world of the silver screen.
Our highly trained and qualified teachers bring together a not to missed workshop for the Spring Holidays.
THIS WORKSHOP IS THE MOST BENEFICIAL WAY TO MEET WITH TONI HIGGINBOTHAM.
TONI WILL GIVE A ONE ON ONE CONSULATION WITH EACH STUDENT/PARENT AND GUIDE THEM FOR THEIR CAREER.
FEE: $ 230.00
TIMES: 10am - 2pm
DATE: Tuesday 6th October 2009
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Getting your foot in door for 16 - 19 Yr Olds
Designed for ages 16-19 yrs, this program was created to help young actors at getting a good start on working their way into the industry.
This four hour delight of challenging studio work, gives best advice and tips on how to better your chances at succeeding in auditions and finding your place in the industry.
Throughout this workshop we will focus on cold reads in front of the camera, have students meet with Toni and learn some skills from casting side of things.
Our highly trained and qualified teachers bring together a not to missed workshop for the Spring Holidays.
THIS WORKSHOP IS THE MOST BENEFICIAL WAY TO MEET WITH TONI HIGGINBOTHAM.
TONI WILL GIVE A ONE ON ONE CONSULATION WITH EACH STUDENT/PARENT AND GUIDE THEM FOR THEIR CAREER.
FEE: $ 230.00
TIMES: 10am - 2pm
DATE: Thursday 8th October 2009
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WHERE: Toni Higginbotham Casting
Upper level / 57 Queen St, Woollahra
Phone to Book: 02 9328 6166 Australian Writers Guild - Neighbours Scriptwriter Training Initiative.
The Australian Writers Guild has once again joined forces with FremantleMedia Australia to present the Neighbours Scriptwriter Training Initiative. The initiative provides the opportunity for two writers to join the Neighbours writing team for six weeks as trainee storyliners and learn what it takes to write for Australia's favourite serial.
One of the AWG's popular initiatives for performance writers, the scheme is in its third year and Neighbours Script Producer Lara Radulovich says they couldn't be more pleased with the results. "It's been a fantastic success. Two former trainees are now full time members of the team. They bring to the show a passion for storytelling, a love of writing, and a wicked sense of humour, which is exactly what we're looking for. "
Eloise Healey was one of the first recipients of the Neighbours Scriptwriter Training Initiative and was a video editor before she began her internship. After six weeks in the story room she was offered a permanent contract as a Storyliner and now, eighteen months later, is a Story Editor on the serial. "The initiative gave me my first real break into the script side of television, and I'm thrilled to finally be able to call myself a professional writer" she said.
Last year's recipient Elliott Devine says that his internship was the big chance he needed to get into the industry. "In a business where there aren't many entry-level openings, the initiative got my foot in the door, and I've done my best to squeeze the rest through!" Elliott was also asked to stay on at the end of his placement and now has a permanent contract as a Storyliner.
TO APPLY:
To apply for the AWG FremantleMedia Neighbours Scriptwriter Training Initiative applicants must provide a story idea for the serial using current Neighbours characters. Applications are invited from both new writers and those who have experience in other areas of performance writing. The successful applicants will also receive $5,000 each.
Applications close 5pm Friday 16 October 2009.
For guidelines and an application form go to www.awg.com.au or call 1300 552
What's On About How to Act Around Cops Darlo Theatre
by Logan Brown and Matthew Benjamin
This hilarious Tarantino-style road trip is crammed with as many twists as can fit into 90 minutes. It's a tale of sexy young things behaving badly, begging the question, "what would you do if you could get away with it?" Audiences are in for a wild and witty ride along the outback highways of Australia. but what's that thumping in the boot?
WHAT THE CRITICS SAID
"An hilarious rendition of paranoia" - NY Times
"gives several new twists to the traditional cops-and-robbers saga and it will appeal to anyone who has ever had the urge to confess to a crime they haven't committed or who starts feeling guilty as hell when ever they walk past a policeman." - The Guardian (UK)
"Ingenious" - Village Voice
Previews: 30 September and 1 October Season: 2 October - 30 October
19 Greenknowe Ave, Potts Point
www.darlinghursttheatre.com / 02 8356 9987
NAFA Script Workshop
At the upcoming NAFA script workshop, there will be 2 screenplay readings: "The Pedestrian" (short film) and "Drama School" (telemovie).
Details as below:
NAFA Script Development Workshop:
Date: Monday 28 Sep 2009
Time: 6.30pm - 9.00pm
More info: http://www.nafa.net.au/workshops
SCRIPTS TO BE READ:
(1) Short Film: The Pedestrian
Status: In-production
Written/Directed by: Tomas Ernst
Produced by: Tomas Ernst, Tony Chu
Auditions: First week October 2009 - TBA
Rehearsals: TBA
Crew Dates: TBA
Shoot Dates: Weekend of 24-25 October, plus one weekday - TBA
* Genre: Drama/Comedy, 07 pages
* Logline: What happens when a road-raging driver is suddenly forced into chaotic foot traffic?
* Synopsis: Blue-collared Casey has his Ute impounded due to an excess number of road rage incidents. Without his truck, he's forced to walk and must seek alternative employment in the daunting corporate world. Rules of the road are nonexistent on sidewalks because common sense reigns supreme. Or does it? Will Casey navigate the new terrain, find employment and get the girl?
* Character briefs:
Major Roles:
Casey - (27) Had his Ute removed from him by RTA due to an excess number of road rage incidents. He's desperate to find new employment and is trying his best to cope with all the morons on the "road"
Attractive Woman (20) - Unemployed and looking for her next gig. Though small in size, she can trade insults with the best of them.
Portly Bureaucrat (45) - Runs the misdemeanour section of RTA and loves the power that comes with the position, especially the chance to remove some road-raging punk from the road.
Executive Interviewer (45) - Too busy to concern himself with things like queues and courtesy for other pedestrians; is then subjected to Casey's road rage.
Minor Roles:
Blind Man (40) - Trapped in the pedestrian jungle of martin place, he's trying very hard not to be stampeded by the uncaring masses
Executive with iPHONE (40) - Quick witted executive, yet can't pull himself away from the markets and buries his nose in his iPHONE, oblivious to traffic on the "road."
Street Ranger (35) - Keeping an eye out for mischief, he's approached with a strange request to ticket a man for speeding+erratic behaviour in Martin Place pedestrian courtyard
Elderly Man (65) - Senile and belligerent + walks like he would drive: All over the place!
American Tourist (45) (unisex) - Someone who expects everything and everyone to move out of his/her way; feels s/he owns the "road" despite being in a foreign country
Pacific Islander (28) - The very last person you'd want to engage in a "road" rage tussle.
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(2) Telemovie: DRAMA SCHOOL
by Vee Malnar © 2009
A DAVID LYNCH MEETS DOSTOEVSKY KIND OF DRAMA.
Logline:
A group of actors, including the sultry young Lidia, embark on a strange new acting course run by a sexual deviant, Robert Mannigan.
Short Synopsis:
An ambitious drama student, Lidia, eccentric and passionate about being a great star embarks on a gruelling course that leads her and her co-students into a Zen-style acting method of subordination by a tyrannical Drama Teacher. Robert Mannigan, a charismatic and sensual man sexually exploits many of the students and when Lidia
discovers she is pregnant, all hormonal hell breaks loose.
THE CHARACTERS:
Staff of the School:
Robert Mannigan:
Head of the Drama School. 40-50. Charismatic. Vain. Sexual. Ambitious. Controlling. Jealous. Womaniser.
Charlie:
Drama Teacher, 50. Well read. Sensitive. Supportive. Caring. Well Educated.
Jenny Summers:
Drama Teacher, 45. Tough. Wealthy. Lives off her name. Lacks talent. Jealous.
Valerie:
Voice Teacher. 60. Eccentric. Well spoken.
Vera:
50 Administrator: Down to Earth. Run-around. Hardworking. (Aussie accent.)
The Students:
Lidia: 20-30
Twenties. Part Russian, attractive. Overly ambitious. Talented. In Love with Todd.
Mark: 20-30
Twenties: Keen. Caring. Hard Working. In love with Lidia. Can be Asian.
Zach: 20-30
Twenty-five: Ambitious. Energetic. Friendly. Chatty. A real 'actor'. Caring. Gay.
Todd: 20-30
Thirty. Handsome. Upper North Shore. Boys School. Well mannered. Self-Centred. In love with himself. A ladies man.
Gloria: 20-30
Strong. Adventurous. Talented. Destructive.
Bronwyn: 20-30
Punk, pierced, imaginative. Uses pills, drugs of all sorts.
Nathan: 20
Hippie, muso. Dreads.
Jessica: 20-30
Smart. Hard working. Fault-finding. Determined. Leader. Moral.
Stephanie: 20
Long haired. Attractive. Spirited. Sweet but nasty.
Irena: Lidia's Mother
55 Russian, strong willed. (accent)
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Hope to see you there!
Regards
Tony Chu
Convener
NAFA [Networking Action for Filmmakers & Actors]
M: 0412 230 415
E: tony@nafa.net.au
http://www.nafa.net.au/news
| | | Queensland | Courses | | Courses NATIONAL ACTORS INTENSIVE - QLD
An exhausting, but incredibly rewarding week.
In five days and one evening (58 hours) this intensive course will give you what no other course in Australia can do. You will spend 5 x 4 hr sessions with some of Australia's most respected currently working Film & TV Producers and Directors.
You will also spend 7 x 4 hr sessions with some of Australia's best known and respected Casting Directors. You will have the opportunity to perform for all of them and receive an instant evaluation of your work.
You will also spend 4 hrs with Melissa Agnew (Phd), who will conduct a voice evaluation and corrective class. Melissa is one of the best and most qualified voice teachers in Australia. Your work load will be huge with masses of work to prepare. A piece and or scene will have to be learnt for each Producer, Director, Casting Director and Melissa Agnew. See the sample schedule below!!!
ARE YOU UP TO IT???
DEPENDING ON AVAILABILITY..
The Teacher Participants will be chosen from the following:
The Producers: Bill Hughes (All Saints), Cameron Welsh ( Home & Away)
The Directors: Sam Atwell, Jeffrey Walker, David Cameron, Gary Conway, Kevin Carlin, Mark Piper, Ian Gilmour
The Casting Directors:
Tom McSweeney, Faith Martin (Syd), Jodie Brearley (Canal Road), Lou Mitchell (City Homicide), Alison Telford (ABC) Greg Apps (Syd - Power Rangers , Knowing - Nicholas Cage etc), Dave Newman (Christine King Casting), Tim Littleton (Helen Salter Casting), Kirsty McGregor, Marianne Jade (Maura Fay - Syd), Leigh Pickford (Maura Fay - Syd), Thea McLeod (Fox - Showtime), Jan Russ, Barbara Leane (Wicked),
Voice: Dr Melissa Agnew
DATE: Wednesday 7th October to Monday (incl) 12th October 2009
Location: TBA
Call : 03 9702 5702 or email : tafta@westnet.com.au
PRICE: $1400.00
TYPICAL NAI SCHEDULE
DAY 1: Orientation Session : 6.30pm to 10.30pm John Orcsik
DAY 2: 3sessions 9am - 1pm(lunch), 2pm - 6pm, (dinner)7pm - 11pm
DAY 3: 3sessions 9am - 1pm(lunch), 2pm - 6pm, (dinner)7pm - 11pm
DAY 4: 3sessions 9am - 1pm(lunch), 2pm - 6pm. (dinner)7pm - 11pm
DAY 5: 2sessions 9am - 1pm(lunch), 2pm - 6.00pm
DAY 6: 2sessions 9am - 1pm(lunch), 2pm - 6.00pm
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TESTIMONIALS
"What a wonderful course that was! I'm very glad I came. Thank you for running it. Do let me know of anything you run in Auckland. I'd definitely be interested. - Rebecca Leys - Auckland. NZ
"The course overall was "one out of the box". Never before have I experienced one like that. Very Very Good" - Melinda Macdonald - Auckland. NZ.
"I just wanted to take the opportunity to thank you from the depths of my heart and soul for providing me the experience of the national intensive. I feel myself tearing up just thinking about it because of how special it was to me, as an actor and as a person and as a human being. It was the greatest experience of my life and this completed me. Acting has been the one truth in my life and to be able to do that every day and night for five days with SUCH AN AMAZING group of people, my God, were these people meant to be together this group! It was a whole different life i led for those five days and i haven't even begun to think of the actual people we saw!!! How much I've learnt! " - Cate Commisso - Melb
"Hey there John, have to tell you that the Intensive for me was life changing!!!!!I have learnt so much. Can't thank you enough for organizing this week" - Belinda Divito - Melbourne. Aus.
"Another big thank you from me for last week. I had high expectations for the week and the outcome far exceeded my hopes. I learn't a lot about myself and my acting and most importantly what I need to do to improve" - Kim Stark - Melbourne Aus.
"Hey John, just a quick email to thank you again for bringing such an inspirational course to Sydney. We packed so much into those five days that my head is still spinning" - Alix Armstrong - Sydney. Aus
"That course was a really inspiring, intensive trip on many levels. I learnt something from everyone. It was great to have such fantastic people informing us about the industry from the inside out" - Natalie Marsland - Sydney. Aus.
" John I would like to thank you so much for what you created over the last five days. I feel inspired and confident in where I am heading.
It was really one of the highlights of my acting career so far" - Mark Ure - Sydney.Aus.
"As I have been extremely fortunate to be a full time "working" actor
For the past seven or eight months, I found this course to be "expanding" for me. To see directors at work other than those I worked with, to meet casting Directors, other than those I'd already met, was a real experience I wouldn't have dreamed of" - Osama Sami - Melbourne Aus.
Thanks so much for putting the NAI together. It was not only educational, but also one hell of a ride. I learned much more than I thought I would and came away knowing it was one of the best things I ever have done to further my acting career. - Juanita Grayson - Brisbane Qld
Announcing and Presentation course Brisbane - 3 & 4 Oct AFTRS
Acquire Announcing and Presentation skills
that will take your announcing to the next level.
The Announcing and Presentation course covers
selecting and preparing radio content,
presentation techniques as well as studio
equipment and operation. Over the duration
of the course you will discover the theory
behind formats, how to find and prepare
content and effective voice skills. Highly
practical it provides broadcasters with the
opportunity to prepare and present a number
of programs and segments using the techniques being taught .
Course Presenters: Brendon Boss and Mitch Smart
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VOICE OVER - NEW DATES
Brisbane 17-18 October
Gain professional voice over skills
The voice over industry is one of the most exciting and competitive fields within the radio industry. An average day might involve reading straight commercials, performing characters, singing jingles or narrating a
corporate video. The next week you might find your own voice on the end of an on hold system or on your favourite radio station.Just having a great voice is like owning an
expensive guitar - you need the still the skills to be able to play it properly. This course has been designed to give you the techniques to get the best out of your voice to get
a start in the voice over industry.Applicants will preferably have some on air experience in either radio or TV or an acting/performance background.The aim of the course is to
teach the vocal skills and techniques required to voice over audio features, commercials, promos and narration.
Cost $600
Closing Date for Applications 2 October
Contact infoqld@aftrs.edu.au
If you have any queries about the short courses or need
help to register please contact Helen or Tracey at AFTRS Brisbane on
(07) 3257 7646 or send an email to infoqld@aftrs.edu.au.
International 2 Week Intensive Puppetry for TV and The Web Course 4-14 January 2010
Gary Friedman productions together with the Wesley Institute in Sydney present a unique opportunity to learn the art of puppetry for the
camera.
This puppetry workshop, led by Jim Henson trained master-puppeteer, Gary Friedman, is suitable for educators, film-makers, puppeteers andothers interested in learning puppetry for the screen.
Participants will work with professional puppeteers & cinematographers:
Designing and ocnstructing puppets for the screen
Developing character personality & voice characterization
Manipulation techniques for the camera
Improvisation skills
Directing short scenarios for performances
Editing episodes for webcast
Developing a dedicated puppetry 'You Tube" channel
Venue: Wesley Institute, Sydney
Dates: 4-14 January 2010(full-time)
Cost: $1,300 Excl accommodation
$1,790 Incl Accommodation, excl meals
Bookings Deadline : 30 September 2009
For bookings or information, contact info@puppetrynews.com
www.puppetrynews.com
MARKETING MASTERCLASS : THE BURNING SEASON Brisbane Saturday 10 October
Knowing who your audience is and reaching that audience is one of the biggest challenges for any filmmaker, whether in documentary or drama. This Masterclass unveils an innovative 10 Point Distribution plan, using the feature
documentary 'The Burning Season' as the case study. Changes in technology and social behaviours are affecting the way audiences connect with films. This offers new
opportunities - and new challenges. The plan covers cinema, community and corporate screenings, TV festivals, online, downloads, educational and DVD releases plus a look at
'the long tail'.
Course Presenter Cathy Henkel works as a producer, writer and director of documentaries, online and interactive content. Her previous television credits include 'Walking Through
a Minefield', 'Losing Layla', 'The Man Who Stole My Mother's Face' (Best Feature Documentary, Tribeca Film Festival 04; IF Award 2004) and 'I Told You I Was Ill: The Life and Legacy of Spike Milligan', which screened in seven countries to over 5 million people. Cathy's
latest film, 'The Burning Season' (IF Award 2008; Audience Choice Award Brisbane International Film Festival 08) is currently screening in select cinemas around Australia
Cost $120
Applications Close 25 September
Jackie McKimmie
(Acting) AFTRS Qld Mgr
Ph: (07) 3257 7646
LOCATION MANAGEMENT Brisbane 31 October - 1 November
Why the location manager is the first crew member to get a call!
This short course is designed to focus on the theory, skills and practice required to select, document and manage locations for all filming purposes. Students will learn how to research and scout locations including the visual, technical and practical elements required as well as liaising with owners, councils,
authorities and other production departments.
Course Presenter Chris Strewe has worked in the film industry for over 30 years. After graduating from the German Film and
Television Academy he went on to make international award winning documentaries, which have taken him to every continent
and almost every island in the Pacific.
For the last 18 years Chris has been primarily involved in Film Location Scouting and management. This has involved over 30 international and national film and television productions. In 2004 Chris was invited to Fiji to assist the film commission in facilitating
international production in Fiji. In 2005 Chris established a successful locations business for national and international television commercials to shoot in Queensland, Fiji,New Zealand and Northern NSW. To date, over 300 TVCs have been completed.
Cost $250
Applications close 16 October
If you have any queries about the short courses or need help to register please contact Helen or Tracey at AFTRS Brisbane on
(07) 3257 7646 or send an email to infoqld@aftrs.edu.au.
| | | Victoria | Courses | | Courses The First Assistant Director November 26-28
Perfect for industry practitioners wanting to learn the fundamentals of how to be a successful First AD. Learn the importance of
Pre Production, how to co-ordinate a film set, the strategies behind creating a shooting schedule and learn about the latest scheduling software.
Cost $400
Applications Close: November 12
For all AFTRS course or event enquiries:
Email: infovic@aftrs.edu.au
Ph: (03) 9602 8300
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