QuietOnSet Newsletter - 22 August 2011

Info Update # 23 22 August 2011

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Hi Guys I am celebrating with much joy after fixing my  internet line. Every time my phone rang the  internet went down. All due to a "Splitter" that I  took off when I got a new phone - oh about a  year ago!! Any way, the simple joy of having a  splitter - who would have thought. I might be a  little friendlier to those telemarketers that ring  me constantly during the day. ( or I might not!) I got a note from Casting Dir Dave Newman this  week about some courses for kids to teens he  is running through the next school hols. All the  info is below but he is a great teacher so don't  miss out on this one. I first met Dave when he  was teaching with Denise at Screenwise. He is a  busy casting director with Christing King now so  a very handy person to know!. I have been having a chat with an actor about  "fees" when joining an agency. Generally you  are responsible for providing your own headshot  but you will be expected to join the online  casting services such as AT2 and Showcast. This actor said he was asked to pay $250 up  front plus had to have his photo's redone -  when he already had photos. Plenty of traps for young players my friends. I  paid $500 for photo's in my early days and the  only time I every saw my agent again was when  they were being chased on A Current Affair. AVOID GETTING RIPPED OFF - Pick up a copy of  Everything You Need to Know from our book  store. Have a great week. Leee EMAIL ME QOS Website - click here  Latest Quiet On Set News Lee's HOT PICK OF THE WEEK Christine King Casti ng will be holding three  Sydney audition workshops for kids aged 12 -  17yrs on Monday 26th September, Wednesday  28th September and Tuesday 4th October.  These workshops will cover all aspects of  casting and the audition process. Dave Newman  will be conducting the classes. I did a course with Dave Newman when I was  living in Sydney and he was also one of my  early interviewees! His interview is in the  members area under Tutorials. Dave is a great teacher and both he and  Christine have been really busy on the casting  front lately. If you are a teen in Sydney - don't miss these  course opportunities! All the info is below in Course Details. Lee ABC Announces new Kids Show - Resistance ABC Children's TV announced its biggest budget  children's live action series at $14m would take  up residency at the South Australia Film  Corporation's new Adelaide Studios, opened  today. Resistance, a co-production between Australia's  Persistence Productions and Canada's  Shaftesbury Films, the 26◊30 minute series will  screen on ABC3 in Australia and YTV in Canada  in late 2012. Shooting will begin in September  2011, for 23 weeks. Resistance is the story of the fate of humankind  in the hands of a small group of brilliant teenage  resistance fighters. Armed with technology,  beyond the cutting edge, and trained by  mysterious young billionaire, they're our last  line of defence against an alien invasion. Produced by Andrew Dillon and Lesley Parker, it  is executive produced by Gary Kurtz who has  Star Wars and the Empire Strikes Back among  his producing credits. Kim Dalton, Director of ABC TV said in a  statement, "Resistance will add to our already  strong line up of live-action children's dramas  series such as Dance Academy, My Place and  Dead Gorgeous." Adelaide Studios CEO Richard Harris told  Encore, it was the exact kind of production the  studios were looking to attract. Resistance is one of 21 children's productions on  the 2011 slate for the ABC. It will employ over  450 cast and crew in addition to involving  around 500 ancillary services and businesses  such as accommodation, transport, sets, and  wardrobe. TOP Casting Board QOS Website - click here How To Apply for a Listed Audition - 22 August 2011 ,0 The contact details are in the members area. If you are not a member, you need to SUBSCRIBE. Costume Attachment - For Feature Film - 22 August 2011 Sydney,NSW Costume department attachment required for the latest feature film being made by the producers of The Kings Speech and Animal Kingdom. Must be available for 5 day weeks during the period 5th-23rd September 2011. Interest or experience in costume department essential. Own car and full license preferable. Paid Work Childrens Entertainer - 22 August 2011 Sydney,NSW CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINER NEEDED for DISCO & KARAOKE BIRTHDAY PARTIES We are looking for energetic, enthusiastic and reliable entertainers who love working with children. We do children's birthday parties (age 5-12yrs), school discos, child care centers, etc PAID Work Major Technology Brand - 19 August 2011 Sydney,NSW We're after a normal guy aged 20 - 40 years old with a great sense of humour and positive outlook on life. He is an appealing guy who people can't help but like. He could be that good guy next door or down the street or the fall guy who receives the pranks of his mates with good humour. Fee:$750 per day x potentially 8 days. Stop motion animation (untitled) - 17 August 2011 Sydney,NSW Seeking male actor between 40-50 years of age for voice over on new stop motion animation. This role calls for the character to have an Irish accent. Actor for Surrealist film - 3 August 2011 Melbourne,VIC Plot Summary: Greg knows someone is after him.. -Male 20-35 -Surrealist/Experimental film  -Filming begins in October 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. 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. TOP Film Competitions TOP State By State New South Wales Courses | What's On? Courses HOT PICK FOR THE WEEK - Christine King Casting - Kids Audition Workshops September/October Christine King Casting will be holding three  Sydney audition workshops for kids aged 12 -  17yrs on Monday 26th September, Wednesday  28th September and Tuesday 4th October.  These workshops will cover all aspects of  casting and the audition process. Dave Newman  will be conducting the classes. Dave has been a casting associate at Christine  King Casting for over 5 years and 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. Most recently Dave has co-ordinated the  national search for 5 girls to play sisters on the  PJ Hogan film MENTAL. The workshops will run for 4 hours, as they are  starting at 1:30pm it would be great if those  doing the workshops eat lunch before coming in.  They should also bring a bottle of water and a  light snack just in case.  To allow enough time for each participant,  numbers are strictly limited to 15 per class.  Participants will be given individually chosen  scenes and a character brief in advance,  matched to their age, some scenes may require  an accent (which we will work on in the class),  we will let you know in advance if an accent is  required.  Each actor will be given the opportunity to work  one on one with Dave on the prepared scene  and learn from watching the other young actors  doing their scenes. The auditions will be recorded and then used as  a reference for our records.  Due to copyright we aren't able to provide  participants with a copy of the auditions. In addition to the specific work on auditions in a  relaxed, friendly environment, the workshop will  also cover how the casting process works,  audition techniques and approaches,  preparation, what we look for and more. There  will be time to ask questions - no question too  silly. We may even have some fun - we want to  explore how to have fun in an audition so it isn't  like going to the dentist! Workshop 1: Monday 26th September 1:30 pm -  5:30pm - cost $200.00  Workshop 2: Wednesday 28th September 1:30  pm - 5:30pm - cost $200.00  Workshop 3: Tuesday 4th October 1:30 pm -  5:30 pm - cost $200.00 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 MARK PIPER - Byron Bay Film & TV School The Power of the Actor - ANTHONY BRANDON  WONG Saturday, November 5 at 9:00am Location: Byron Bay Film & Television School 18  Brigantine Street Arts and Industrial Estate Byron  Bay NSW 2481 www.markpiper.com Screenwise - Advanced Screen Acting Course Schedule: One day per week for 6 weeks -  Tuesday 6:30pm-9:30pm Tutor: Dean Francis (Director - Road Train) COURSE STAGE I: Tutors are all current Industry working  Professionals - * Acting Styles * Methods * Theories * Actions and Objectives * Being `In the moment` * Scene Analysis * Characterisation * Text and Subtext * Overview of the Industry * Roles and Responsibilities * Improvisation * Scene work. COURSE STAGE II: This is the Screenwise Pro Workshop and Master  Intensive stage. All Tutors are current industry  working Professional Actors, Directors, Actors  Agents and Casting Consultants exploring - * On Set, Audition and Screentesting techniques  with various acting methods Screenwise is Australia`s Leading Film & TV  School for Actors. For more information and to  book, please call (02) 9281 4484 or visit the  website www.screenwise.com.au Email:info@screenwise.com.au Web Address: www.screenwise.com.au/index.php/courses/ii_st age_course What's On Script Developers Initiative Applications are now open for Screen Australia's  popular Script Factory program, featuring two  workshops which will provide high-quality  training in script analysis and development.  Returning for a fifth time due to popular  demand, the Script Developers Initiative is a  three-day intensive practical workshop  specifically aimed at professionals working in a  development role, as well as applicants whose  professional commitment is finding and working  with screenwriters. Screen Australia is also  offering a two-day extension workshop entitled  Wrestling the Redraft, which will be offered  exclusively to past alumni of the Script  Developers Initiative.  Participants in the Script Developers Initiative  will be introduced to a structured approach of  assessing scripts and preparing a development  strategy. By examining produced screenplays  and reading early work by new screenwriters,  participants will consider what makes a good  screen story and learn to recognise  screenwriting talent.  Screen Australia's Script Factory program is a  partnership with development training pioneer  the UK Script Factory to assist professionals  involved in the development side of filmmaking  to hone their skills in a practical environment.  The Australian workshops are designed to  enable practitioners with high-level story- analysis skills to focus on the nuts and bolts of  script development and to communicate  constructively with writers. Screen Australia will select 14 applicants to  participate in the Script Developers Initiative  and 18 past alumni of Script Factory for  Wrestling the Redraft. The workshops will take  place from Monday 24 October to Friday 28  October 2011 in Sydney.  Applications for both workshops close on Friday  9 September 2011. Successful applicants will be  announced in early October 2011. www.screenaustralia.com.au Australian Capital Terrotory Courses | What's On? Courses Take One: Filmmaking Workshops A hands-on all-day workshop on the nuts and  bolts on how to make a short film. Aimed at first  timers and beginners (Elementary Filmmakers),  this will be a fun filled day of activities and  information, so if you`ve ever wanted to make  a short film, been to Tropfest and thought to  yourself "I could do that", but didn`t know  where to start, this is where. You`ll be taken through the basics of preparing  for your film, shooting your film, and finishing  your film. It will be an intensive day, but will set  you up to begin your own filmmaking  adventures! Workshop Presenter: Marisa Martin Marisa Martin is the principal of EoR Media, a  Canberra based film and video production  company, specialising in music videos, short  films and animation. She also manages a  number of local film events including the Lights!  Canberra! Action! Filmmaking Festival and  publishes the e-newsletter the Canberra Film  Files to keep everyone up to date with  everything film in Canberra. Marisa has won a  number of awards for her short film projects. Marisa joined the ScreenACT Team in 2011 to  assist with the growing office, constituents and  industry. Coffee and tea provided, parking on site and  lunch can be purchase from a number of nearby  outlets. Date & Time: Saturday 10th Sept, 10.00am -  5.00pm Location:  ScreenACT Training Room  Ground Floor  216 Northbourne Ave, Braddon  Parking available onsite Cost: $55 incl GST www.screenact.com.au What's On artsACT `Start Up` Grants artsACT is offering $500 to young ACT-based  artists to support activities that assist,  encourage, develop, or promote the artist and  their arts practice. 'Start-Up' Grants are  designed to be responsive to the needs of young  emerging artists, assisting them in establishing  their arts practice and encouraging young  people to engage with the ACT Arts Fund for the  first time. Applicants must be 18 - 25 years and  not have received a grant from artsACT in the  past.  Applications Close: Monday 29th August More information contact artsACT on (02) 6207  2384 or visit our website. www.arts.act.gov.au South Australia What's On? What's On Short Film Production This scheme invests in the production of high  quality short films that will provide national and  international festival exposure for emerging  South Australian creative talent Who is eligible?  South Australian directors and producers.  DIRECTORS must have director credits on  either:  / two (2) non-student shorts or  / one (1) short film which has been broadcast or  screened at a significant national or international  festival  PRODUCERS must have either:  / a producer credit on at least two (2) non- student shorts or  / relevant production management experience  in long form film or television  Applicants must be able to:  / adequately deal in the rights for the project  When can I apply?  Applications will be considered on an annual  basis. The application date will be announced via  the website and subscriber communications. Please note that the SAFC has moved to new  premises in Glenside. Please do not deliver any  applications to Hendon. Our new postal address  is Kent Town Business Centre, PO Box 636, Kent  Town SA 5071. You can also hand deliver your  applications to 226 Fullarton Road, Glenside SA  5065. www.safilm.com.au/Programs/Detail.aspx? p=102&c=60 Victoria Courses Courses AFTRS Victoria Updated Course Listing Producing Documentaries - the Producer's Role  August 27 - 28 (Saturday, Sunday, 9.30am - 5pm) This two day course will cover the various  responsibilities a producer of documentary takes  on. Whether you are producer of your own  documentary or you have been asked to  producers another filmmakers documentary,  this course will help guide you through that  process and help you understand what is  required of you.The Producer. Sound Recording for TV Drama, Documentary  and Features September 3 (Saturday 9.30am - 5pm) A practical course that equips participants with  the skills and knowledge required to record  professional quality sound for TV drama,  Documentary and features. The course is  designed for people currently involved in sound  recording and wanting to cross over into the  other areas of production. The primary focus is  on understanding how to successfully record  sound/voice when working within different  locations and varying environmental conditions. Costume Design for Features & TV Drama September 3 - 4 (Saturday, Sunday, 9.30 - 5pm) Discover the knowledge and skills required to  work in a professional capacity on set in the  Costume Department. This course will prepare  participants with the knowledge and skills  essential to the role of Costume Designer,  Standby & Assistant, including preparation in  pre-production, on-set etiquette and post- production requirements. Budgeting and Accounting for Screen  Productions  September 5 - 6 (Monday, Tuesday 9.30 - 5pm) This two day intensive seminar will introduce  you to the roles and functions involved in  budgeting and accounting for a screen  production and understanding the elements that  are required for the successful running of a  production. Writing for TV Series September 7 - October 29 (Wednesdays 6 - 10pm, Saturdays, 9am - 1pm) Writing a TV Series is an eight week intensive  course designed to give you the writing tools  and understanding of how TV dramas are  written from the initial concept through to the  shooting script. You will learn about the different  approaches that are used for plotting an episode  and the interweaving stories that makes up  most series television. Producing and Directing in the Multi Platform  Environment  September 10 - 11 (Saturday, Sunday, 9.30 - 5pm) This course is designed for documentary and  drama directors and producers to learn how to  use the web to tell and promote their stories in a  multi-platform environment. Delivered by award  winning new media expert, Sohail Dahdal,  participants will learn to extend story through  the use of social media. Directing and Editing Music Videos  September 17 - 18 (Saturday, Sunday, 9.30 - 5pm) Music videos have evolved to become a rich  source of visual expression, filmmaking  technique and marketing nous. This two day  workshop will take participants through all  stages of production, from ideation to  completion. Participants will learn to recognise  the role of the music video as both a marketing  tool and as an opportunity to flex their artistic  capabilities. To have a look at all the courses on offer at  AFTRS Victoria. To find out more, contact us on  (03) 9602 8300 TOP

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