QuietOnSet Newsletter - 5 September 2011

Info Update # 24, 5th September 2011

Latest News Featured Article Casting Board Film Competitions Select State

Hi Everyone I have had a busy few weeks, doing lots of  auditions for commercials. Heaps of fun always. On Friday the casting director grabbed me and  begged me to get some more actors the  shrinking talent pool. So I will be opening up  the books again for a select few. Stay tuned. YTT is baaa-ckkkkk! So all you musical 8-14yr olds, this is your  chance, the details are on the casting board. Screen NSW has announced another $1.66m  investment in eight projects that will help  contribute to $22.5m of production expenditure  happening in Aus over the next few months. Two new TV series, a feature film, three  telemovies and two factual programs are the  most recent investment decisions by Screen  NSW. One of the Telemovies is the story of  MABO and I was at an audition up in QLD when  they were looking for Torres Strait Islanders for  heaps of roles. It was a very exciting time at  the casting office. All the info, writers, producers etc is on the  Noticeboard in the members area, along with  other projects currently in production Have a great week. Lee So I EMAIL ME QOS Website - click here  Latest Quiet On Set News TOP Casting Board QOS Website - click here How To Apply for a Listed Audition - 5 September 2011 ,0 The contact details are in the members area. If you are not a member, you need to SUBSCRIBE. Young Talent Time Auditions - Perth - 5 September 2011 Perth,WA Children and teenagers looking to become the next Tina Arena and Dannii Minogue can now audition for Ten`s revamped Young Talent Time. The talent show from the `70s and `80s is being revived and children aged eight to 16 are invited to audition in September. Audition times and application forms are in the members area. Young Talent Time Auditions - Sydney - 5 September 2011 Sydney,NSW Children and teenagers looking to become the next Tina Arena and Dannii Minogue can now audition for Ten`s revamped Young Talent Time. The talent show from the `70s and `80s is being revived and children aged eight to 16 are invited to audition in October. Audition forms and times are in the members area. YOung Talent Time Auditions - Melbourne - 5 September 2011 MELBOURNE,VIC Children and teenagers looking to become the next Tina Arena and Dannii Minogue can now audition for Ten`s revamped Young Talent Time. The talent show from the `70s and `80s is being revived and children aged eight to 16 are invited to audition in September. Audition info is in the members area. Young Talent Time Auditions - Brisbane - 5 September 2011 Brisbane,QLD "It`s great to hit the road again for Young Talent Time. Rob and I will be searching for the best and brightest young stars to become members of the Young Talent Team, plus we`re looking for contestants to be part of the weekly talent quest," Young says. Audition info is in the members area. Young Talent Time Auditions - Adelaide - 5 September 2011 Adelaide,SA Children and teenagers looking to become the next Tina Arena and Dannii Minogue can now audition for Ten`s revamped Young Talent Time. The talent show from the `70s and `80s is being revived and children aged eight to 16 are invited to audition in September. YTT creator Johnny Young and new host Rob Mills will travel the country looking for new talent for the show. Audition Info is in the members area. Television Presenter -Kids TV SHOW - 5 September 2011 Newcastle,NSW Male and female presenters in Newcastle aged 20- 30 required for children`s show. Required:24 Sep 2011 - 10 Dec 2011 Auditions for Children aged 6 to 10 for Self funded Television Sitcom Pilot - 4 September 2011 Brisbane,QLD A Soapie Reality is a Parody Sitcom, utilising children in adult roles, poking fun at Australian Society/Soap Operas. The film will be shot in November and those cast will rehearse twice a week until the shoot. AUDITION - Short Film - 2 September 2011 Melbourne,VIC Two male lead roles required for a short film. [FINN] Male, Caucasian, Mid to late 30s, clean cut, slender build. Workaholic, he spends most his days indoors. He is slightly broken and is in an emotional disarray. [WALTER] Male, Caucasian, late 50s â?" early 60s [FINN] Male, Caucasian, Mid to late 30s, clean cut, slender build. Australian Dance Company Photoshoot + Commercial - 31 August 2011 Sydney,NSW We are seeking talented individuals to be apart of the industry Vivid 2011 Photoshoot and Commercial. Looking for all different types of talent. All Models, Dancers, Actors are welcome. Experience is necessary. All Ages. 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 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 AFTRS: Current Affairs and Talk Radio 22 Oct 2011 - 10 Nov 2011 Have you ever dreamed of working in talk  radio? Do you long for the adrenalin burst of live  and breaking news, and the thrill of chasing  down great talent? Then AFTRS Current Affairs  and Talk Radio Course could offer you the entry  point into this exciting career. Current industry experts will show you what  makes a great story and how to deliver it in a  compelling and creative way. For more information please visit:  http://www.openprogram.aftrs.edu.au/course/I5 73 Email: aftrsopenprogramnsw@aftrs.edu.au www.openprogram.aftrs.edu.au Auditions for the Screenwise 2 Year Full-time Government accredited Diploma of Screen Acting If you`re serious about an acting career in Film  & TV, do not miss your chance. Auditions close 1  Nov. The two year Diploma in Screen Acting is the  first of its kind in Australia as it focuses on the  skills and knowledge required for acting on  screen, which includes post production. It  provides intense training in the unique acting  skills and techniques required to meet the  demands of today's Film & TV industry.  Comprised of 14 Units of Core Subjects and One  Elective, it gives students the opportunity to  train in all areas then to excel in their preferred  area. Based on the 'Roberts Method', the Course  mixes a strong academic element with hard- nosed professionalism.  With current industry working professionals as  tutors, the students are exposed to behind the  scenes tricks of the trade and are offered an  invaluable insight into the vast professional  experience of some of Australia's top names,  such as Jeremy Lindsay Taylor (Underbelly  Razor), Gary Sweet (The Chronicles of Narnia),  Peter Andrikidis (East West 101).  The duration of the Diploma Course is 1380  hours, delivered in 20 hours per week, over a  two-year full-time program. Email:info@screenwise.com.au www.screenwise.com.au Get prepared for U.S Pilot Season! Screenwise Film & TV School for Actors has  created an extraordinary dialect workshop  uniquely designed to give actors that edge when  auditioning for American Film and TV  Productions. The course incorporates phonetics  and camera and runs for two hours per class,  one class per week for 6 weeks. Perform to  camera in Standard American dialect, which is  the most common in overseas productions.  Students are able to record their work as they  go in order to add it to their showreel. Be prepared when the opportunity presents  itself. Commences: Oct 10th 2011 | Concludes: Nov  14th 2011 Schedule: Monday Nights 6.30pm - 8.30pm Price: $495 (Early Bird $455 if paid in full before  October 1st) Call or email us for more info or to book (02)  9281 4484 info@screenwise.com.au What's On AFTRS 2011 Open Days - 10 Sep 2011 - 11 Sep 2011 Australia's national screen arts and broadcast  school opens its doors to prospective students  and the public just one weekend each year. If you want to: - Talk to heads of department about your future  prospects - Learn more about applying for an AFTRS  award course - Check out the amazing location, facilities and  gear Come along to our Open Days: Saturday September 10: 10 am - 3pm Sunday September 11: 10 am - 3pm Full details aftrs.edu.au/opendays Contact Email: marketing@aftrs.edu.au Web Address: aftrs.edu.au/opendays Fringe Fever - Newtown Theatre For the second year in a row, Newtown Theatre  and the Sydney Fringe are joining forces to  bring you the best of performance innovation,  imagination and fresh new talent unafraid to  push the boundaries.  Between Sept 9th-Oct 2nd 2011 we're playing host to a wild variety of creative bon  vivants: Drama...check. Comedy...check.  Cabaret...check. Dance... double check. Live  orchestra...check. Live Twitter audience  feed...check. Vintage Silent Film...Check.  Interactive Flapper Parade...check!!!! Come on, it's obvious. Shake off the winter  blues and switch off your TVs. Newtown Theatre  is going to light up Sydney with the most  inspiring performances this Fringe has to offer. For full programme details, visit  www.newtowntheatre.com.au Tickets: $15.00 -$32.50 (Bookings: 02 9020  6980 or www.thesydneyfringe.com.au) Wrap Party Film & TV Networking - 1 Oct 2011 Sydney`s BIGGEST monthly networking night!!  1st Thursday of the month. Open to all Film and  TV, cast or crew.  The Beauchamp Hotel - Corner of South Dowling  St and Oxford St, Darlinghurst. $10 entry includes drink on arrival and lucky  door prize entry. Contact for more info... Email:wrappartynetworking@gmail.com www.facebook.com/wrappartynetworking Queensland What's On? What's On Brisbane Underground Film Festival 2011 The 2011 Brisbane Underground Film Festival  (BUFF) program was announced today, with  seven diverse and colourful feature films  screening from 13 October at Brisbane  Powerhouse.  13 Oct 2011 - 15 Oct 2011 Festival highlights include Vacation!, an  incredible psychotropic beach party film  containing the best use of a blender in cinema  history, Profane, an experimental look at a  dominatrix's struggle with her Islamic faith, and  Charlie Casanova, a clever drama about a fast- talking sociopath made for under ?1000. Closing out the festival is Hobo with a Shotgun,  a lurid grindhouse rollercoaster guaranteed to  draw a large crowd and give them plenty of  thrills and decapitations.  BUFF opens with a tour documentary on feminist  electronic band Le Tigre, showcasing their live  performances with entertaining interviews and  backstage footage. Other documentaries include  Grant Morrison: Talking With Gods, on the  charismatic and inspiring creator of comic series  The Invisibles, and Shut Up Little Man!, the story  of two alcoholics whose hilarious arguments  became a viral pop-culture phenomenon when  they were tape-recorded by their neighbours.  Shorts from around Australia, both experimental  and narrative, will screen before the features,  including work from video remix artists  soda_jerk. Venue: Visy Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse,  Lamington Street, New Farm Tickets: $16 / $13  Bookings: 07 3358 8600 or use the link below www.brisbanepowerhouse.org Victoria Courses | What's On? Courses AFTRS VIC - UPCOMING OPEN PROGRAM SHORT COURSES Costume Design for Features & TV Drama September 3 - 4 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. Directing and Editing Music Videos  September 17 - 18 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. An Introduction to Screenwriting September 24 - 25 Want to learn how to write movie screenplays?  This is the ideal starting point. Led by AFTRS  Screenwriting lecturer and Cracking Yarns  blogger, Allen Palmer, you'll build the foundation  of your craft by covering concept, character,  story structure, scenes and dialogue. You will  have an opportunity to get feedback on your  movie ideas and to collaborate on a brief scene- writing exercise. To find out more, contact us on (03) 9602 8300. www.aftrs.edu.au aftrsopenprogramvic@aftrs.edu.au What's On Oscar Winner Geoffrey Rush Visits Cinema Nova To Discuss New Role Academy Award winning actor Geoffrey Rush  will  visit Cinema Nova for a special Q&A following a  preview screening of his new film The Eye Of  The  Storm. This is Rush's only Melbourne Q&A  appearance and a rare opportunity to talk to  one  of the world's greatest actors.  The Eye Of The Storm has received outstanding  reviews with The Hollywood Reporter calling it "a  classy, grown-up drama" with "superb  performances". The film was the winner of The  Age Critics' Award for best Australian feature at  MIFF 2011, and has been selected for Toronto  Film Festival's prestigious Special Presentations  program. Don't miss this very rare opportunity to see  Geoffrey Rush in the flesh and be one of the  first to watch what is sure to be an Australian  classic. Rush will be joined by acclaimed actors  Helen Morse, Maria Theodorakis and Peter  Houghton, who also feature in the film. The Eye Of The Storm Q&A and preview  screening. Tuesday September 6th at 6.30pm.  Tickets sale now. The Eye Of The Storm opens at Cinema Nova on  September 15. For more information, please  email. Email:olivia@cinemanova.com.au Tuesday September 6th, 6.30pm.  Tickets are strictly limited and on sale now from  www.cinemanova.com.au or the box office. TOP

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