QuietOnSet Newsletter - Tuesday, August 24, 2010

 

Info Update # 15 Tuesday 24th August 2010

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Hi Guys Well if you are fans of the reality genre, now is your chance seek fame, fortune and love on the screen. One of the major TV Networks is currently casting for a new tv show. The details are on the casting board but hurry - applications close 24 August. Weekly pay and potential huge cash prize! Loads of casting ops on the board. Members!! don't forget to check the casting board in the members area every week. We upload info all the time. Cheers Lee EMAIL ME QOS Website - click here Latest Quiet On Set News A Few Best Men - Filming At Fox Studios A Few Best Men, is a strong broad comedy about a group of British lads coming here to marry off their mate to an Australian girl. Strong, broad mayhem ensues. This is a fish-out-of-water film, but - even more basically - it is a wedding picture, well adapted to the international market because of the culture clash. Originally, the film was announced for Queensland, but has moved south. "The script was written for Queensland in terms of locale, but we did find an ideal location in the Blue Mountains which offered some unique and dramatic visual elements. So the picture will settle into Fox. Pre-production starts in September, shooting in October for eight weeks, with two weeks in the Blue Mountains. Post, for which they don't yet have a company, will take place in the new year, with Cannes as a target. More info on production and casting in the members area. Director of Lovec oblakov (Cloud Catcher) will shoot soon in Australia. Miha Knific of Ljubljana (Slovenia), the first international winner of the Show-Fest International 2010 Best Film award, will be travelling to Australia later this year to take advantage of the in-kind production support he has won. See article, photo and prizes won: http://www.nafa.net.au/news/2010/8/19/show-fest-international-2010-best-film-winner-miha-knific-to.html See gallery of festival photos 2010: http://www.nafa.net.au/festival-photos/show-fest-2010-festival-night/ Foxtel has a host of new programs Full details in the members area under NEWS. Fox 8 has commissioned a ten part drama series that starts filming in Brisbane for multiplatform release, called SLiDE. It is described as " a sassy, cheeky drama designed specifically for FOX8 that follows the unpredictable exploits of a group of teenagers as they prepare to face life after school". More on Foxtels new programs in the Quiet On Set Members area. TOP Casting Board QOS Website - click here How To Apply for an Audition - 24 August 2010 ,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. 18-30 year old actor required for an innovative transmedia project. - 24 August 2010 Sydney,NSW Project description: The Female Gender Adventures of Sade and Cade [working title] is a project of 12 x 1-3min skits revolving around Sade and his best mate Cade on their quest to find a girl...any girl. Character Description: Actor must be able to play Cade and Cade's version of a girl equally convincingly. Mini Bollywood Style Musical - 23 August 2010 Sydney,NSW Mini Bollywood Style Musical for the "Short, Sweet and Song" Festival first week November 2010. 2 non-singing roles for South Asian Female performers with australian accents. Must be available immediately for rehearsals. I Don't Want To Be Here - SHORT FILM - 19 August 2010 Melbourne,VIC CHARACTERS REQUIRED: Jake - Protagonist: Jake is an agent working for a foreign intelligence network. He is given orders to confirm if there is a mole within his network. Males, aged 20 to 23. Alice - Sub-Protagonist:Alice is a double agent. She previously was in a relationship with Jake, before secretly defecting to the other side. Her emotional state is conflicted. 20 to 23yrs. Lelia - Antagonist:Lelia is a tactical agent trying to track down enemy agents.20 to 23 yrs. Max - Supporting Cast, Protagonist:Max is an agent working with Jake. His duty is to ensure his network remains clear and functional. Males, aged 20 to TBA - Short Film - 16 August 2010 Melbourne,VIC A policewoman becomes paranoid and worried for her safety after shooting dead the son of an influential underworld figure. Who can she trust? Who is in danger? Casting for: 2 Males (aged 24-28 and 28-35) 1 Female (aged 23-28) ACTORS WANTED! (Short Film) - 16 August 2010 Sydney,NSW The Roles: 1. 40 year old man - (Main Character) -criminal on the run. 2. 35 year old woman- ex-wife of above character- mother. 3. 18-25 years old - Daughter of above couple who cannot walk. 4. 25- 40 years old (x2): Business looking men who are after the main character. 5. 20-30 years old (x2): Cops. Gain some new experience & skills with acting, in a student short film! Trust - Short Film - 14 August 2010 Melbourne,VIC Sort film, included short fight sequence between leads. Seeking 1 male and 1 female actor; both must be fit and physically able to participate in a fight scene Both must attend a safety rehearsal/blocking of the short fight scene on 26th August New Reality TV Show - Now Casting - 12 August 2010 Australia Wide,0 we are on the search to find some men and women for an exciting new reality tv show for the Seven Network. All applicants MUST BE SINGLE and in their 20s or 30s! It's about finding love! A weekly fee will be paid to cover expenses PLUS there is the chance to win a MASSIVE cash prize. GHOST WARRIOR MR G TV PROPOPSAL - 10 August 2010 melbourne,VIC GHOST WARRIOR MR G - Based on a true story two dead one fleeing -- GHOST WARRIOR MR G Needing a gangster role and female role to create a re inactment of a true story -- for a TV proposal . PAID WORK Asian Actors needed for New Play - 4 August 2010 Sydney,NSW JCL Productions presents an original new play on school bullying focusing on a real-life story of a Chinese boy suffering racial abuse in school and how the school dealt with or failed to deal with the situation Characters: *Chinese Father - Males, aged 40 to 60 *Chinese Son (younger) - Males, aged 7 to 12 *Chinese Mother - Females, aged 39 to 55 *Chinese Son (older) - Males, aged 15 to 19 'Black Comedy' by Peter Schaffer - 21 July 2010 Sydney,NSW Black Comedy, By Peter Schaffer Directed by Pamela Whalan. The roles available are: Brindsley: a struggling young sculptor. Carol: his pretty young girlfriend - not very bright. Miss Furnival: a prim lady, daughter of a Baptist minister. She lives in the upstairs flat and can be any age from 30 to 100. Colonel Melkett: he is Carol's father - a fierce army officer of the old school. Carol probably gets her brains from him. He is somewhere between 45 and 60. Harold: the neighbour from across the hall. He tends to be possessive and hysterical. He is about 30. Clea: the ex-girlfriend - intelligent bohemian with an acid tongue. The role was created by Maggie Smith so the actor has something to live up to here! She is in her 20s and glamorous. Schuppanzigh: a middle aged German who works for the London Electricity Board. Bamberger: a middle aged German millionaire TOP Film Competitions MOVIE EXTRA Your Chance to Win $50,000 MOVIE EXTRA is looking for a concept for a brand new 7 part web series. Think you have a brilliant concept? Then, all you need to do is: 1. CREATE a 60 second trailer for your web-series idea 2. POST it on the WebFest facebook fan page 3. VOTE Get people to vote for your trailer 4. WIN $50,000 and create your 7 part web-series The more people who watch your trailer, the better chance you have of winning so don't forget to spread the word! Submissions close 15 October 2010 so get cracking! TOP State By State New South Wales Courses | What's On? Courses ACTING TECHNIQUE CLASSES - The Actors Studio Australia Starting October 11th 2010. The Actors Studio Australia professional technique classes offer an in-depth, practical exploration of the actor's craft via our powerful process of working from a place of inner truth. Our training program combines a unique cocktail of techniques from Sanford Meisner (The Meisner Technique), Lee Strasberg (The Method) and Constantin Stanislavsky to deepen and enhance the actor's emotional connection to his or her work. Students learn to identify the key elements of human communication and build a powerful toolbox of skills in creating work that is immediate, honest and grounded. Our dynamic technique teaches actors to create from the inside out; to work from a starting point of intention & meaning, rather than "technical form"; to fill their work with a vital element of personal truth; to connect and interact with other actors on a deep, intimate level; and to create work that is edgy, real & dynamic while simultaneously satisfying the technical requirements of professional work for stage and screen. Day and evening classes available. From just $440 per 7 week term. Enrol now. Term 5 courses commence Mon 11h October 2010. 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 0418 687 372 or visit http://www.actorsstudio.com.au/acting_courses_sydney.html Darlo Drama Beginners Classes Have you always thought acting classes would be something fun to do? Come and join our next Beginners Class on Wednesday nights, starting 25 August, from 6.30pm - 9.30pm in Kings Cross at the Rex Centre. Just call 9331 3107 ext 2 to book your spot! We are also offering a new Acting for Camera workshop on three consecutive weekends in September. This is an intensive workshop for everyone who wants to try out a different side of acting. No experience required! To find out more please contact Julia at classes@darlinghursttheatre.com or call 9331 3107 ext 2. What's On AFTRS OPEN DAYS SAVE THE DATE: September 4 & 5 Whether you are fresh out of high school, or just embarking on a screen arts career, a freelancer or experienced practitioner, AFTRS - Australia's national screen arts and broadcast school - has options available for the acquisition of relevant and up-to-date training and learning in all facets of film, television and radio. With information sessions and booths for the Foundation Diploma, Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas, a radio studio drop-in zone, and opportunities to get a feel for the School's state of the art facilities. AFTRS Open Days are a must for anyone who is seriously considering a career in film, TV or radio. Open For Inspection - Darlinghurst Theatre Open For Inspection is a wickedly black new musical comedy set in the cutthroat world of Sydney real estate. Two ruthless rival agencies are battling it out for buyers during a property slump. They soon go to any lengths to literally make a killing. Enter a world of black SUV's, dummy bidders and blue-haired harridans, where property is the ultimate goal and spiky, hedgehog hair is a must. With wonderfully catchy songs by Lucy Egger and a live band, this exquisite little musical is ready to view now. If you only see one musical comedy about the Sydney property market this year - make sure this is it. Music & Lyrics by Lucy Egger, Script by Tim Bosanquet Previews: 25 & 26 August Season: 27 August - 4 September Times: Tuesday - Saturday at 8pm Matinees: Sat 28 August & Sat 4 September at 2pm Preview: $25, Adult: $35, Conc: $28, Senior: $28 BOOK NOW Director - Sandra Stockley Musical Director - Doug Hansell Set Designer - Barry French "Something is definitely wrong, when real estate agents burst into song." Winter's Discontent - by William Zappa Darlo Theatre Hurry - Playing until Sunday 22 August Times: Tuesday - Saturday 8pm, Sunday 5pm William Zappa wowed audience members with the performance of his self-written play. The applause at the end of the show was deafening, and when Zappa emerged from backstage the foyer erupted once again - a testament of his skill in forging a connection with the audience. Since opening, acclaimed reviews have been coming in thick and fast. Read what the critics had to say and don't miss this remarkable show, only playing until Sunday 22 August. "William Zappa is one of our finest stage and screen actors and in Winter's Discontent. he has ample opportunity to show off his formidable skills." - Jason Blake, SMH "Winter's Discontent is an incredibly honest piece which gives rise to some unpredictable and transcendent moments. Zappa's skill is irrefutable, and you should snap up the chance to see him perform this work at the intimate Darlinghurst Theatre." - Trish Roberts, Concrete Playground Matinees: Wed 18 August at 2pm & Saturday 21 August at 4pm. Adult: $37, Student Conc: $32, Senior: $30 BOOK NOW Director - Maeliosa Stafford Writer/Performer - William Zappa Performer - Jeanette Cronin Producer - Leigh Small Queensland What's On? What's On Twelfth Night - Play Reading This Sunday August 29th - 7pm Indooroopilly Library Meeting Room. As part of its mission to engage Queensland communities with Shakespeare, QSE aims to use theatre to connect and create a sense community. We appreciate you being a part of our ours. info@qldshakespeare.org The Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble | School of EMSA | University of Queensland | Brisbane | Qld | 4072 | Australia Victoria Courses | What's On? Courses AFTRS VIC - UPCOMING COURSES School Holiday Program - September Introduction to Radio 13 - 17 year olds September 23 - 24 (Thurs, Fri, 9am - 5pm) Interested in a career on radio? Want to write and produce your own radio show? Aged between 13 and 17 years? AFTRS Introduction to Radio course is an exciting, fun and informative 2 day holiday workshop for enthusiastic and talented teens. Using state of the art facilities, participants will have the opportunity to develop and produce their own radio show. This course is taught by leading industry stars and will give you the chance to have fun and learn from the experts. In addition to the courses listed, AFTRS Victoria can tailor a course to suit your company's specific needs. To find out more, contact us on (03) 9602 8300. What's On Opportunities in the voiceover industry Do you know about the increasing opportunities available today for voiceover artists? Do you need to know how to find people to provide voiceovers for your films/animation/trailers? On Tuesday August 31st AT2 and Open Channel have an event you can't afford to miss: Mirren Lee, expert voice coach (http://mirrenlee.com/) Who will talk about the myriad of new opportunities available in the area of voiceover work and what you need to do to get started. This is a FREE event for AT2 and Open Channel members - click this link to register http://voiceover.doattend.com/ Here's what Mirren has to say about these exciting new opportunities: "The new era of online voice overs mean actors can make money from around the world. Because of the ease of hiring someone from a site, a small company might do so for their telephone messages for $200 - but the job probably only took 30 minutes to record and send in. Or they might hire someone off their demo, so the actor doesn't even need to send in an audition sample. Then there are the long form narration jobs, IVR radio imaging ongoing contracts, and big clients who pay commensurate with their status. It's a complete free for all, with the actor making the decision what to negotiate," "With online voice-overs, they will be offered the chance to audition every single day for jobs around the world. Anyone can go to the sites, and listen to the demos on offer - there are several well known Australian voices that are using them already." "There are many wonderful benefits as a result of getting into this area of work, but one of the main ones is that it gives actors something to do every day with their skills." Once again, we'll also have a networking activity, with prizes for the those who get involved! Please click this link to register http://voiceover.doattend.com/ TOP

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