QuietOnSet Newsletter 27th July 2011

Info Update # 20 27th July 2011

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Hi Guys Here is a newsletter with plenty of info to keep  you busy. I have been doing a few auditions lately. Mostly  for TVC's but there are plenty of Feature Films  currently casting - particularly in QLD. Check out the Members "Whats On" board to  see a list of productions and Casting Directors. Cheers Lee  EMAIL ME QOS Website - click here  Latest Quiet On Set News Funding for Feature Films = Work for Actors Screen Australia has announced a round of  development funding for eight feature films. Included in the funding is Bruce Beresford's  Banjo & Matilda, as well as films by directors  Adam Elliot, Nadia Tess, Eddie Martin and  Richard Lowenstein, and investment in writers  Alice Addison, Mark Herman and Glenda  Hambly. Adam Elliot (Mary & Max) will write and direct  Ernee, an animated adventure romance,  produced by Peter Kaufmann and executive  produced by Brian Rosen and Bryce Menzies. Two musical biopics were also funded. Bon  Scott, written by Sophie Edelstein and directed  by Eddie Martin will tell the story of AC/DC  legend Bon Scott, while Michael, written and  directed by Richard Lowenstein (He Died with a  Felafel in his Hand), will tell the story of Michael  Hutchinson.  Also included in the funding are two coming of  age stories, The Diary of Jimmy Porter and  Julian Corkle is a Filthy Liar. The first is based  on a novel by Christine Harris.  Julian Corkle is a Filthy Liar is based on a novel  by DJ Connell, written by Mark Herman and  produced by Marian Macgowan and Sarah  Radclyffe. Secret Sisters is a family film written by Glenda  Hambly and produced by David Rapsey and  Moira Moss about five girls who have their  friendship tested by a school musical. Lastly, Under is a suspenseful drama written by  Alice Addison (The Hunter) about a diver  searching for a missing girl who might be his  daughter, who might have been murdered and  he wonders does the killer want him dead as  well? Make sure you read the books!! WA Feature Film Starts Production Sam Worthington's Drift will employ 70 WA  locals. Due to begin shooting next week, surf drama  Drift, depicting the 1960s and '70s surf  communities that helped to create an  international youth lifestyle will employ over 70  WA cast and crew. Directed by Morgan O'Neill and Ben Nott, the  film will star Myles Pollard (Wolverine, McLeod's  Daughters) and Zavier Samuel (Twilight Eclipse,  The Loved Ones) as the Kelly Brothers alongside  Sam Worthington (Avatar, Clash of the Titans,  Terminator Salvation) as a travelling surf  photographer and filmmaker. "The story is about the birth of the relationship  between Australian surf culture and global youth  culture that still resonates around the globe  today. The wandering surf lifestyle is now the  mystical 'dream life' for many, but in the early  days the quest for freedom was a perilous and  uncertain journey." The six week shoot is spread across the rugged  Western Australian coastline to visit famous surf  towns Margaret River, Yallingup, Cape  Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin among other  locations. TOP Casting Board QOS Website - click here Paid Work - Sex & The City Lookalikes - 27 July 2011 Sydney,NSW We are seeking Sex and The City Look-a-Likes for a 3 day event in Sydney on the 21st August 22nd and 23rd. PAID WORK -Tokyo Disney Resorts - Currently Casting - 27 July 2011 Melb & Syd,0 Tokyo Disney® Resort Audition in Melbourne and Sydney - August 2011 Actors Required for New Play - 26 July 2011 Melbourne,VIC "The Gallagher Family Portrait" is a dark comedy/drama about the private lives of an eccentric and wealthy family. After the bizarre circumstances of their parents' death, two brothers meet for the first time in seven years to deal with the aftermath. Secrets are revealed and history is dredged up, but will the truth be dealt with or buried under the rug? Characters Required: Bertrum Francis Gallagher: 62 years old. Husband to Harriet, father to Gregory and Daniel.  Harriet Gallagher-Winter: 57 years old. Wife to Bertrum and mother of Gregory and Daniel.  Daniel Gallagher: 30 years old.  Gregory Gallagher: 24 years old. Full character descriptions below. Macbeth, an adaptation - 25 July 2011 Sydney,NSW Casting for the role of "Macduff" Wed 27/07 1800 ...Performing at The Italian Forum Cultural Centre Leichhardt Sept 10,11,21,22,23,28,29,30 Rehearsals are weekends and Wed nights (not all actors required at all rehearsals). This Production is profit share FEATURE FILM auditions in August (MELB) - 24 July 2011 Melbourne,VIC This is a rare opportunity to be part of a major new feature film project. You will be working with an award winning and internationally exhibited team of filmmakers on a genuinely professional standard production. Characters required: MALES: 25yo to 35yo range MALES: 50yo to 70yo range FEMALES: 25yo to 35yo range. Three Asian actors wanted for short film - Melbourne - 20 July 2011 Melbourne,VIC One male and two female Asian actors of Asian decent (pref. Vietnamese or Chinese) The Night Sky Lead Role 18-45yrs - 13 July 2011 Blue Mountains,NSW No-budget film looking for actresses 18 to 45yrs old for 1 Lead and several Supporting roles. Lead role surrealist short film - 6 July 2011 Melbourne,VIC Males, aged 20 to 30 TOP Film Competitions TOP State By State < /tr> New South Wales Courses | What's On? Courses CHRISTINE KING CASTING - 2011 CASTING & AUDITION WORKSHOPS Christine King Casting will be holding two  Sydney audition workshops on Saturday 6th &  Sunday 7th August 2011 at our office and  studio. These workshops will cover all aspects of  casting and the audition process. Dave Newman, who has been a casting  associate at Christine King Casting for over 5  years, will conduct the workshops. Dave has  been personally involved in thousands of  auditions for both US and Australian projects  including TERRA NOVA (FOX/DREAMWORKS),  THE PACIFIC (HBO, DREAMWORKS & PLAYTONE)  , WOLVERINE ORIGINS (FOX), NARNIA:VOYAGE  OF THE DAWN TREADER (FOX), DON'T BE  AFRAID OF THE DARK (MIRAMAX), MATCHING  JACK (CASCADE FILMS), RED DOG (WOSS FILM  GROUP) and the award winning EAST WEST 101  (SBS) series 1, 2. & 3. He has also worked  extensively with actors during US pilot season.  In addition, coming from an acting background,  he can provide important insights to the  casting/audition process from both sides of the  fence. Each actor will be given the opportunity to work  one on one with Dave on the prepared scene  and learn from watching the other actors doing  their scenes. The auditions will be recorded and then used as  a reference for our records. In addition to the specific work on auditions in a  relaxed, friendly environment the workshop will  also cover how the casting process works, the  relationship between producers/directors/casting  & actors, audition techniques and approaches,  preparation, what we look for, taking the  pressure off, showreels, promoting and  marketing yourself as an actor, false  expectations and more. There will be a question  and answer session (as well as the opportunity  to ask questions throughout the workshop) - no  question too silly. We may even have some fun  - you're in this industry because you love it - it  shouldn't be torture! Workshop 1: Saturday 6th August 10 am -  3:30pm - cost $250.00 Workshop 2: Sunday 7th  August 10am - 3:30pm - cost $250.00 VENUE: Christine King Casting, Suite 1.10, 46A  Macleay Street, Potts Point. (entry via  Greenknowe Ave) Contact Number: 61 2 8007  7690  Email: admin@christinekingcasting.com  Website: www.christinekingcasting.com Please call if you have any questions and look  forward to working with you. Spaces are limited so be sure to book soon.  Payment will need to be made in advance and  can be made via paypal or a bank transfer, we  will send you the details on booking. Exciting Impulse workshops for Actors & WRITERS! Following the success of his Sydney workshops  last year, Scott Williams (Artistic Director of  London's 'The Impulse Company') will be  returning to our shores this August with 4  exciting workshops for Actors & WRITERS! Scott's work, based in The Meisner Technique,  teaches actors how to get out of their heads and  provides them with real, practical tools for 'living  truthfully under a given set of circumstances.'  After studying with Sandford Meisner himself  Scott has been teaching this work for over 25  years to actors all over Europe, The States and  Asia, and we are very excited that he has  recently added Australia to the list. His work with Writers employs the Impulse  Writing techniques of noted playwright Stuart  Spencer. The focus of this work is on creating  actable, exciting material that really comes off  the page. This will be demonstrated only too  well at the end of workshop Showcase when the  writer's will be able to see their work brought to  life by Impulse Actors. Scott's work with writers  has drawn amazing feedback from well- respected playwrights such as Hilary Bell- "It  was exciting to see the energy shoot through  the scene, bringing to it an anything-might- happen vitality. Scott's enthusiasm, knowledge,  experience and generosity of spirit made for a  rewarding and inspiring time."  Classes are limited and discounts are available  for early payment so get in quick to secure your  spot. You only need read the testimonials to see  how much of an impact Scott and his work has  had on the lives and careers of actors and  writers all over the world. Join us for one, or more, of these exciting  workshops, all led by Scott Williams: Introduction to Impulse - the perfect course for  the actor who wants a complete immersion in  "Living Truthfully under a Given Set of  Circumstances." An intense and in-depth  exploration of what it means to Act on Impulse!  August 2-11, Tuesdays 1pm-9pm/ Thursdays  10am- 6pm . $550 From the Page to the Stage - a workshop for  writers, employing the Impulse Writing  techniques of noted playwright Stuart Spencer.  This course helps you create actable, exciting  work by combining your writing with the work of  Impulse actors, live and in person! August 1-12, Mondays 5pm-9pm/ Wednesdays &  Fridays, 2pm-6pm . $500 A Taste of Impulse - a weekend-long workshop  which introduces you to the basic techniques of  Impulse. If you can only devote a few hours to  us, this is the course for you to whet your  appetite! August 13-14, 10am- 6pm . $250 Advancing Impulse - you've worked with these  techniques before, so this is your chance to  deepen your experience of aliveness in acting  by in-depth work with text, including  workshopping and performing writing developed  especially for you! (PSST! If you decide to take  the Introduction Class, you can sign up for this  one too!) August 6-7, 10am-6pm, / August 10 & 12, 2pm- 6pm *Plus rehearsals by arrangement August  16-17* . $550 All workshop participants will be invited to an in- house showing of the work created during the  'From the Page to the Stage' workshop,  performed by those in the 'Advancing Impulse'  workshop, on Thursday, 18th August. This will  be a wonderful opportunity to debrief and  celebrate another successful year of The  Impulse Company's work in Sydney. For more information, and to register for  courses, contact Kate Skinner:  impulsecosydney@hotmail.com . 0402 782 234 Screenwise, Australia's Leading Film & TV School for Actors Screenwise, Australia's Leading Film & TV School  for Actors, have extended their Early Bird deadline  for PRESENTING 1 & 2 FOR CAMERA.  Don't miss out on this 12 week course tutored by  Actress/Presenter Di Smith (The Great Outdoors).  Course begins 3rd Aug - 26th Oct.  Check out their range of other courses and book  by calling (02) 9281 4484 or visit  www.screenwise.com.au What's On Show-Fest International 2011 Wed 3 Aug 2011, 6pm, Ritz Cinema Randwick. In a night of wonderful entertainment, Show- Fest is about cinema and camaraderie. See Australian films compete with the  internationals: Family Values [Comedy] (NSW), Moving Day  [Fantasy-Comedy] (NSW), Purple Flowers  [Drama] (NSW), Sophie's Luck [Drama] (NSW),  Wonder Boy [Drama] (Vic), Rumbleseat  [Animation-Fantasy] [Canada], Spoilt Broth  [Comedy] [UK]. Meet our Festival Jury on the night: Brian Adams, Martha Ansara, Geoff Bartlett,  Nick Bolton, Alex Broun, Johan Earl, Edmund  Falzon, Denai Gracie, Brad Hayden, Darrell Lass,  Jeannie Neill, John O'Hare, Jane E. Seymour,  Julian Shaw, Lynette Sheldon, David Steinhoff,  Enzo Tedeschi, Julian Wood. Join us at the after-party. Who will win the Best Film Award worth $9,500? Buy tickets: Online at Moshtix: http://www.moshtix.com.au/event.aspx? id=48571 At the door at Ritz cinema: http://www.ritzcinema.com.au  See you there! Tony Chu Festival Director  Show-Fest International 2011 Interactive short film festival with amazing  projection Wed 3 Aug 2011, 6pm, Ritz Cinema Randwick. Sydney Theatre School - UPCOMING PERFORMANCES: Seven years since its opening, Sydney Theatre  School has produced over sixty successful  productions and 14 world premieres for  audiences both here and overseas. Coming this  August, we will be staging three new productions  at the Figtree Theatre, located at the University  of New South Wales, that will allow Sydney  Theatre School's students to showcase the  immense talent and skills they have learnt  through the School's comprehensive actor- training program. These productions will include:  The Arabian Nights, Imaginary Creatures and  Attempts on Her Life. BOOKINGS: 1300 306 776 or www.mca-tix.com (booking  fees apply) MORE INFORMATION: www.sydneytheatreschool.com Queensland What's On? What's On 66th Annual Australian International Movie Convention - 21 Aug 2011 - 25 Aug 2011 Continually attracting record numbers of  delegates from Australia, New Zealand, Asia,  the United States and Europe, the 2011 AIMC  remains the only event on the Australian  industry calendar to provide opportunities to  network with local and international colleagues.  More Great Reasons to Attend the 2011 AIMC 1. Each year the AIMC has reflected upon, and  helped shape, the issues that affect the business  of motion pictures. In a time of changing  technologies, our business is transforming  rapidly.  2. Preview major studio and independent  feature films slated for 2011-2012 release; 3. See exciting and entertaining local and  international product reels of upcoming  releases; 4. See Australia's hottest stars, filmmakers and  industry leaders at the Gala Final AIMC Awards  Dinner; 5. Visit the AIMC trade show and be updated on  the many products related to the motion picture  industry; 6. Learn about the issues facing our industry at  the many seminars, forums and panels; 7. Network with top industry executives at the  many events. Location: Jupiters Hotel & Casino Gold Coast,  Broadbeach Island, Qld 4218, AUSTRALIA  Group discounts are available for organisations  booking 10 or more FULL registrations made in  the one booking Register on-line NOW or download a registration  booking form to take advantage of these  savings. www.movieconvention.com.au/ TOP

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