 
 
| |  | Hi Guys
We have plenty of audition on the members noticeboard for those of you who are looking to get experience, or who wish to be building their cv.
For those of you who are experienced actors and are freelancing, I can't tell you how much work you are missing out on by not having an a agent.
You will not have access to the many casting directors who are busy working and sending out casting briefs.
You cannot rely on them to think of you, the casting is just so frantic and all the agents are busy promoting their talent. Who is promoting you?
As you may know, Quiet On Set are now a full service talent agency and after 8 years in the business, we have the contact and the networks to promote our talent.
I have interviewed many of the industry's casting directors and they all know that we have fresh new talent - what a blessing for a casting director.
This week we have had many castings come through and I have been able to submit some talent for voice work - just because I was talking to them and their voices fit the brief.
If you are looking for an agent - please fill in the registration form link from this page.
If you have already done that, please send my your cv and headshots. I was sitting looking through all the listings last night, trying to fill briefs.
For example - I am submitting one of my young 17yr olds for a role that requires the ability to speak spanish. If you can do that, you need to follow up on your registration.
Some of the other roles I am submitting talent for are calling for talented singers? Is that you? Guys come on, the work is there, you need to get off your backsides and give yourself the chance to shine.
We are constantly submitting for unusual looks and skills, Russians, Chinese, Japanese soldiers, good guys, bad guys, young teens, body builders, islanders, voices, singers, 60+yr olds, hero's and villains. The making of films requires characters of all shapes and sizes to tell the story. The making of television commercials requires "real people" to sell the products and make the audience believe.
"Tomorrow when the world Begins" is filming in the Hunter Valley soon - do you live up that way. If you don't have an agent, how can we find you.
Who knows what work will come in today or tomorrow but one thing for sure is - if you are not registered with an agent - you won't know about it.
QOS reader Catherine sent me these questions today.
I thought the answers might help you too.
Cheers
Lee
Okay - Is there a fee or payment to be part of the agency?
No fee for Quiet On Set Talent, but you will be required to be members of Showcast and AT2.
If you are already a member, you need to update your records to have QOS Talent as your agent.
What photos would you want?
Yes, you need to have a headshot though it can be taken by a friend against a white wall.
As long as it is a pic of what you would look like walking into a room - that is fine.
No flashes, good natural light.
Take a couple in a suit in a shirt etc, to reflect different looks is great.
YOU DO NOT need to spend a lot of money on headshots and definitely don't need a model type portfolio of shots.
Your headshot is important as that is the first part of the casting process.
If I get paid work, what is the agent's commission and how would I receive payment?
We take 10% commission on the paid work that we get for you.
How do you receive briefs from casting consultants and how does that differ from what you receive and do on your website?
Yes, we get lots of briefs from the castings agents. They come to us via AT2 and Showcast and I am not permitted to list these on my site as they are under privacy restrictions from those sites. Also I have casting directors ring me directly as they know that we have lots of new faces that they have not seen.
We had such a casting listed this week.
I have interviewed pretty much most casting directors around over the year so they know me and they know Quiet on Set.
Being a new agency, do you receive the same amount of briefs as the more established agents?
We are new but we already have an established reputation in the industry as we have been around for 8 years.
It is not like I am just an ex actor who thinks it might be cool to be an agent. We have been working within the industry for a long time already.
I am just loading in my talent and we are going to do a big "here we are" type promotion soon.
I will work very hard on promoting our talent to the casting directors.
We do not sit back and wait for the briefs to come in.
How many people will you be representing?
The numbers can't be defined as new looks come in all the time.
We only represent talent and will only be a small boutique type agency.
Are you able to do this as well as the website? (I am sure your website is almost self running these days)
Yes, a lot of the work comes in via email and it is easy to put talent submssions together via the software in AT2 and Showcast.
The work I do on the website is related to the work I do as an agent, it is all about sourcing information and doing lots of reading.
b>What will be the name of the agency? Quiet On Set Talent
www.quietonsettalent.com
Will it be a registered theatrical agency?
We are in the process of registering with the department of Fair Trading and I have sent the paperwork through.
However, they require a $2000 deposit bond and that isn't going to happen this week!.
How would I be contacted by you for castings?
When a casting comes through, we submit the talent that we think fits the physical description and has the experience for the role.
If you get an auditon, we then advise you.
We also do a little extra for our talent by keeping them informed as to the castings that have been happening this week etc.
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Here are some ideas for programs C31 are currently interested in:
Women's programs - issues that concern women, women's sports, entertainment style shows.
Queer Community - covering issues and news for gay, lesbian, and GLBTI community
Alternative and extreme sports- including bmxing, paintballing, go karting, ski-diving etc.
Health and fitness programs - belly dancing, healthy eating, acupuncture etc
Lifestyle programs- Cooking, fishing etc
"How to.." Simple programs that teach us how to do something. E.g. pottery, craft, knitting, mechanics, dance, etc
New Media - online gaming, shows about new technologies etc.
Multicultural - programs from new and emerging communities
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
Passion & commitment
Production experience / technical know how
A production team of passionate and experienced crew members
An amazing concept for a 13 week series that will blow our minds
SO HOW DO YOU TELL C31 ABOUT YOUR GREAT SHOW IDEA?
Simply log onto the C31 website www.c31.org.au and download the program proposal kit under the Make TV link. Once you've filled it out, send it into us:
The Programming Team,
C31 Melbourne,
Level 1, 501 Swanston St,
Melbourne, Vic 3000
Or email: info@c31.org.au
Remember, C31 is a broadcaster only. While we can give you advice on how to make your show, we cannot make the show for you.
SUMMER SUBMISSIONS CLOSE:
12th OCTOBER 2009
We look forward to seeing your ideas!
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The cast and crew of The Tree, starring Cannes Film Festival award-winning actress Charlotte Gainsbourg, have made Ipswich their home while shooting takes place in and around Boonah.
The movie is adapted from Australian author Judy Pascoe's novel Our Father Who Art In The Tree.
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Sydney,NSW
FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY FOR TEEN & YOUNGER ACTORS! CHARACTERS:
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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
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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. Hey Hey It's Saturday - Red Faces Auditions - 15 September 2009
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Sydney,NSW
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Sydney,NSW
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Sydney,NSW
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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
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Young Juan: males, aged 6 to 14
Rodrigo: male, aged 4 to 12 Extras - Ghetto scene: any gender, aged 6 to 99.
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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:
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All States,0
REQUIRED:
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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.
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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
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www.metroscreen.org.au | | | Queensland | Courses | | Courses Marketing Masterclass: The Burning Season with Cathy Henkel - 10 Oct
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, opening up 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'.
By the end of this course participants will have had the opportunity to:
Find out why you need to consider your audience and distribution in the development stage
Understand financing and contracting to maximise distribution
Discover the differences between a television film and a cinema film
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Learn about alternatives to the traditional distribution approach, and the value of 'the long tail.
Brisbane Saturday 10 October 2009 10am-4pm
Course Fee $120.00
Applications Close 25 September 2009
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Course presenter: Cathy Henkel
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.
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Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts
420 Brunswick St
Fortitude Valley Qld
07 3257 7646
Brisbane Saturday 10 October 2009 10am-4pm
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Applications Close 25 September 2009 | | | Victoria | Courses | | Courses Producers: Everything You Wanted to Know About But Were Too Afraid To Ask
Looking for a producer? Do you want to become a producer? What exactly do producers....produce?? And why do THEY always receive the Oscar for Best Film.
Thursday 24 September, 12.30-2.00pm
Open Channel Theatrette
Shed 4, North Wharf Road
Victoria Harbour, Docklands
Forget about the cigar-chomping stereotype. A good producer is often the difference between a good and great film. Join producers Stephen Luby (The Extra, Crackerjack, Bad Eggs), Marc Gracie (The Craic, Take Away, You and Your Stupid Mate, The Tumbler) and Mish Armstrong (The Kingdom, SBS TVs Out Of Our Minds, The Kokoda Trail) as they take you through the steps of finding a producer, what they look for, their role in the filmmaking process and how to keep a good one.
Free entry, but bookings are essential to: rsvp@openchannel.org.au.
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