Monday, November 30, 2009

QuietOnSet Newsletter - Tuesday, December 01, 2009

 

Info Update # 36 - 1st December 2009
Latest News Featured Article Casting Board Film Competitions Select State

Hi Guys

Well, first day - of the last month of the year - that means only 25 days till the big fella arrives.

I have decided to put together a special christmas pack for all those actors who want to do more but just can't afford it.

Your plan would be to get someone to buy you the "QOS Actors Gold Star Pack" as a gift. OR - if you are planning to get some moola for xmas - why don't your order yourself a pack and then reimburse yourself when the money comes in 25 days!!
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Congratulations to QOS Reader - Amylea Griffith who did her first commercial last week. Amylea spent 2 days on set at Goulburn playing a "flower"!! no less. She tells of long days, heat and sunburn - but absolutely loved it. Well done Amylea. Amylea has another agent but was submitted as a QOS reader.

Congrats to Penny Hall, Damien Cavanough and John Cross who all have auditions on Wed for a TVC. The brief came to us from a Casting Director who I Interviewed a couple of years back at one of our actors info days. Penny is with another agent - who didn't submit her for the role. I submitted her as a QOS reader and she has an audition. Good luck Penny - if she was not a QOS member - she would not have had this opportunity.

QOS has an actors database of over 7000 people. We often get sent audition notices when casting directors are looking for new faces or a unique look. We list the audition notices and you need to be a member to action them. Just another reason to pick up a QOS Star Pack.
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Brisbane actors - AT2 have a fab info night happening tonight - see below for info.
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Have you seen all the PAID WORK - casting notices on the board?
Another reason to pick up a QOS Gold Star Pack NOW!

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Nobel is a Gold Coast actor who was doing the TAFTA National Actors Intensive on the Gold Coast a couple of months ago.

One of the teachers was ABC casting Director Alison Telford who is currently casting the new Chris Lilley series ( which has been picked up by HBO in America and BBC in the UK). She remembered Nobel from the course and this week has auditioned him for a role - working with the man himself - Chris Lilley.
Yes WOW and double WOW.

More info below.

Have a great week,
Lee

EMAIL ME QOS Website - click here

Latest Quiet On Set News

Congratulations to Nobel Lakaev
So Alison Telfor d is from the ABC in Melbourne - Nobel is on the Gold Coast - how does he audition for a Melbourne role.

Well for one - he was doing an intensive training course so the casting director saw him and knows he has the skills to do the role.
These NAI's are highly regarded training.
You get to work with the best of the best in the Australian Film & TV Industry.

As Nobel's agent, I organise for him to do the Audition with John Stewart - John does headshots and film work and we burn it to DVD that afternoon - it is on Alisons desk the next day.

The key thing is having the training that is recognised and having the opportunity to work in front of casting professionals who are currently casting.

Melbourne actors are the lucky ones - they have a NAI happening in Jan.

DON"T MISS IT....................

MELBOURNE JANUARY 2010
TAFTA National Actors Intensive
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 inthe VIC courses area!!!

ARE YOU UP TO IT??? www.tafta.com.au

Feedback from QOS Readers
Dear Lee,
I would like to thank you for listing and submitting me for the toyota commercial. I was cast as a 'flowergirl' and spent two days in Goulburn for the shoot. It was an excellent experience, particularly being able to observe the amount of people and hard work that is inherent in filming a commercial. Being my first TVC, it has definitely confirmed to me that I would like to continue to work towards an acting career. It has also proven that it is worth becoming a member of Quiet on Set, which is what I intended to spend a portion of my pay from the commercial on.
Thanks again, Amylea

Hot Courses - DO NOT MISS!!
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.

WHY: Teens are often students of the school drama classes and this type of learning whilst valid for the school curriculum, is not valid in the real working world of paid work. I constantly see young teens, 15-16yrs who love their school drama classes and performing but then they want to take it to the next level and audition for roles on Neighbours - and they are just not trained to the level that is required for film and television work.

IF YOU ARE A TEEN IN MELBOURNE that LUUUUVVVVVS drama class at school and wants the chance to audition for Neighbours and highly paid television commercials - then don't miss this class - and start 2010 actor ready!!

PREFERABLE AGE RANGE: 13 to 16
Course Date:
Wed 6th January to Sun 11th January 2010 Times: 9.00am to 6.00pm
Venue: TAFTA, 430 Waverley Road, East Malvern
Cost:$660.00 (incl GST)
Call: 9702 5702
Email:tafta@westnet.com.au

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Casting Board

QOS Website - click here

PAID WORK - Major Television Commercial - 1 December 2009
Sydney,NSW
Fabulous Characters:

Mongolian, Russian/Chinese looking man - borat moustache, in 40's.

Pilot - Aussie captain, slightly Tom Selleck looking, mid - late 40'.

Aussie Pilot, Male, early 30's.

PAID WORK - Auditions for SA Actors - 1 December 2009
Adelaide,SA
There is a tvc being planned for filming in South Australia.

Characters:

Wealth Male & Females 40's-50's.
Small person for character suit performance. Height 4 foot 8 inches.

PAID WORK - Casual Roving Performers - 1 December 2009
Sydney,NSW
We are currently seeking versatile and talented performers to portray some of our Roving Street Theatre Characters; Freckle and Speckle, Pavlova and Meringue and Blip $ Twerp.

To successfully fulfill these roles, the following skills, attributes and experience are required:
Strong improvisational skills;
Ability to develop and perform larger-than-life Characters;
Ability to communicate effectively to large groups of people;
Ability to perform basic dance routines.

PAID WORK - Character Suit Performers - 1 December 2009
Sydney,NSW
Luna Park Sydney's Showtime Department is responsible for creating an exciting atmosphere throughout the Park for our guests. To do this, we are looking for enthusiastic and energetic Character Suit Performers and Hosts to portray our Roving Mascots, Lunabob and Lunabelle!

You needbr> Ability to physically portray lively, large and exaggerated characters;
Committed to providing excellent customer service;
Possess excellent communication skills;
Ability to perform Dance routines;
Enjoy interacting with children!

STARWALKER astronaut reality TV show - 29 November 2009
Any / All All states/cities,0
Open call for entrants for new reality tv show STARWALKER, a worldwide search for two "citizen astronauts". Show is simulcasting north and south hemisphere.

Applicants must be 18 years or over, able to provide medical certificate certifying basic fitness level and be prepared and able to travel at relatively short notice.

PAID WORK -Entertainers -karaoke/trivia shows - 28 November 2009
Sydney,NSW
Entertainment company looking for people with a "how can I help" mentality to host karaoke and trivia shows.

Must have car, ABN and able to commit to multiple shows a week. Flexible daytime commitments preferred although those with daytime jobs welcome to apply.

PAID WORK - Childrens Theatre - Korea - 26 November 2009
Auditions in Syd & Melb - Work in Korea,0
We are looking for arts practitioners with experience in live performance for young people. Applicants need strong skills in singing and dancing. Other performance and workshop skills such as puppetry, acrobatics and the ability to play a musical instrument would be an advantage. Our philosophy is about caring for kids so the artist in residence must be genuinely fond of, and comfortable with, children.

Presenter / Interviewer - WA - 25 November 2009
Perth,WA
We require self motivated individuals and groups who would enjoy participating in filming, in and around Perth. Positions available are Camera Operators, Editors, Gaffers, Grips as well as on air positions of Roving Reporters / Interviewers and Presenters.

Auditions for Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble - 25 November 2009
Brisbane,QLD
The Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble has an exciting year planned for 2010 - are you part of it? We are pleased to announce that auditions for the 2010 QSE Core Ensemble and Apprenticeship Program will be held on December 5th and 6th!

PAID WORK - MUSIC PRESENTERS - 25 November 2009
National & International,0
We are searching for two music-obsessed individuals to send on the world trip of a lifetime, getting up-close and personal with some of the hottest bands on the planet, and getting paid to do so!

Your duties will include.
. travelling to 11 of the world's biggest music festivals, including Glastonbury - UK, Coachella - California, T in the Park- Scotland, Fuji Rock- Japan, V Festival- Chelmsford and more;
. interviewing artists and bands backstage and recording it all via videos, blogs, photos, social networking tools and other multimedia.

Auditions - 3 short plays - cop-op - 23 November 2009
Melbourne,VIC
Auditioning for:

4 male actors (25-45)
3 female actors (25-60)

PAID WORK -MATER HOSPITAL in-house video - 23 November 2009
Sydney,NSW
A short video for patients of the Mater Hospital, Sydney. The video will be used in-house only for patients and their families.

1 Male actor required - 35 to 45 years - for a non-speaking role.
1 Female actor required - 35 - 40 years - for speaking role.
Required for half day each on Wednesday 16th December 2009.

We are a small production team and need friendly professionals who will be well prepared. Actors with ABN preferred.

PAID WORK - 3 x Sitcoms - 21 November 2009
Melbourne,VIC
Film production company in pre production for three sitcoms.

We are seeking MEAA members to apply to be placed on our talent bank to audition for the sitcom Cheers 2010.

At this stage we seek freelance actors only 18-39.

The Series will be filmed in Melbourne, Australia and set in Boston. Though in Pre-production "Cheers" is the working title at this stage and the series though similar may have alterations.

PAID WORK - Hong Kong - Dancers, Characters - 11 November 2009
Brisb, Syd, Melb,0
Female Roles - heroines from classic Disney animated films.
Strong female candidates should resemble the characters in look, height and personality, have a positive attitude and a good speaking voice.

PAID-Entertainers -Suit Characters & Performers - 11 November 2009
Brisb, Syd, Melb,0
Hong Kong Disneyland are now auditioning for qualified female dancers, female face characters and male gymnasts for various roles within the theme park.

All candidates must be trained dancers with a well-rounded background in jazz and ballet.

Identical Twins - Male Leads - Great ROles - 4 November 2009
Melbourne,VIC
I am seeking male identical twins between 25 and 35 preferably with some acting experience for a short film in Melbourne

The role will require the twins to play 5 roles.

We are aiming for the large film festivals and there will be a great deal of exposure for the lead actors.

GHOST WARRIOR 3 - 24 September 2009
melbourne,VIC
Casting for a gangster shoot out and battle scene consisting of lead parts for talking roles to continue the episode online TV -- be seen acting around the world.

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

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What's On

Tonight - Brisbane Actors - AT2 Brisbane networking event! Free for AT2 members
Everything you ever wanted to know about casting directors, agents and acting coaches

Do you want to know how a casting director works?
How an agent chooses the artists they represent and how they get work for them?
How to choose a good acting coach?

Then come along to the first AT2 Brisbane networking event! Free for AT2 members, you'll hear from:

Tom McSweeney, feature film casting director, producer and acting coach
Martin Lucas, established talent agent
John Orcsik, actor, writer, producer and coach, director of The Australian Film and Television Academy

All are welcome - filmmakers, directors, actors, writers, producers, agents and more. Come along and hear from the professionals, ask questions and meet new contacts.

These events are meant to bring the entertainment industry together, where you can learn, network and just have a good time!

The night is free for AT2 members and $10 for non-members.

WHERE: The Marque Hotel, 103 George Street, Brisbane
WHEN: Tuesday 1st December, 6.30 - 8.30pm
HOW MUCH: Free for AT2 members, $10 for non-members

Registration is essential, please click the link below to enter your details. We'll see you there!

https://at2survey.wufoo.com/forms/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know/

Victoria Courses

Courses

Melbourne National Actors Intensive - JANUARY 2010

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, Samantha Lang, Kevin Carlin, Mark Piper, Ian Gilmour, Marcus Cole
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 13th January to Monday (incl) 18th January 2009
Location: TAFTA - 430 Waverley Road, East Malvern
Call : 03 9702 5702 or email : tafta@westnet.com.au
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

SCHOOL HOLIDAY SCREEN ACTING INTENSIVE - MELBOURNE
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, Wed to Mon 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), Brooke Howden (Chamelion), Thea McLeod(McLeod Casting - Fox), Alison Telford(ABC - National Casting Dir), Jan Russ (formerly Neighbours and now Independent) and Directors, Mark Piper(All Saints) and Sam Atwell(Home & Away) and Producer Bill Hughes

There has never been a Teen Intensive like this in Melbourne 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 6th January to Sun 11th January 2010 Times: 9.00am to 6.00pm
Venue:TAFTA, 430 Waverley Road, East Malvern
Cost:$660.00 (incl GST)
Call: 9702 5702
Email:tafta@westnet.com.au

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