QuietOnSet Newsletter- March 18, 2009

 

Info Update # 9, Wednesday 18th March 2009

Latest News Featured Article Casting Board Film Competitions Select State

Hi Guys This mail out is absolutely laden with courses and things to keep you busy. Plenty of auditions on the board. Have a great week. Lee Donehue ------------------------------------------------------ Note: If you are a member of a site and can't see the contact details for each audition, HOW DO YOU KNOW THEY ARE LEGIT, and not made up by a creative employee to make the site look busy!! Think about it - you should be able to send a direct email to the producer of a short film or student film. This is the norm for non paid work. So, if you are submitting your details to the general email address of "A SITE" you have subscribed to.....how can you be sure it is actually going anywhere! Just a thought for the day :) EMAIL ME QOS Website - click here Latest Quiet On Set News ABC TV's Q&A is looking for 30-second to 1 minute video's to en d each show They want: 30-second to 1 minute mashups, political and satirical humorous videos, to end each show. This is a great opportunity for filmmakers to get their work on national television. For more details go to : http://www.abc.net.au/tv/qanda/mashups.htm TOP Casting Board QOS Website - click here How To Apply for an Audition - 18 March 2009 ,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. Have you suffered for your art ? - 18 March 2009 Sydney,NSW A documentary is being made in Sydney about how an art suc as drama, music, dance,visual art can enrich a person's life. Artistic people of all walks of life are welcome to take part ie actors, musicians, writers, sculptors, painters etc Short Film : Porphyria - 17 March 2009 Sydney,NSW Porphyria' - final project film at the University of Technology Sydney Characters Required: - Woman, 20-25yo, brunette, slim. think: catatonic, trance-like, slow and graceful movement. - Man, 25-35yo, brunette, ability to look 'rough around the edges, think: catatonic, trance-like, on the verge of insanity. - 2x female tv host personalities, 25-50yo, preppy/clean cut looking for faux tv show, think: 3am american bible shows. GROW UP!-Actors needed for short film - 16 March 2009 Sydney,NSW 4 actors needed for low-budget graduate student film to be shot on 2 days over Easter weekend in inner Sydney. Characters Required: 1 male early 30s. 1 female late 30s. 1 boy approx. 11 years. 1 girl approx. 9 years PAID WORK -Presenters Wanted - Male & Female - 16 March 2009 Melbourne,VIC Online Presenters male and female - all ages We are looking to assemble a "library" of presenters to appear in online video marketing segments, beginning in Melbourne April/May, 2009, followed by other cities across Australia. Trial By Jury & Other Legalities - 16 March 2009 Melbourne,VIC Principal Roles: Usher : bass baritone / bass. Defendant: tenor Plaintiff : soprano Counsel:baritone udge: lyric baritone / baritone Chorus:Jury : male chorus Reporters :female chorus Each member of the Trial By Jury chorus will have the opportunity to sing at least one solo, duet or trio in Other Legalities. PAID WORK - ACTORS/SINGERS - 12 March 2009 North Rocks, Sydney,NSW ACTORS / SINGERS WANTED TO ENTERTAIN AT KID'S PARTIES &/or teach music theatre. EARN $80 for 1 hour! Bilby are Australia leading children's entertainment company. Specialising in everything from children's birthday entertainment to corporate events, stage shows, videos, CDs, film & television productions and teaching music theatre to primary school students. Challenging Theatre - 4 actors for 25 roles! - 12 March 2009 Sydney,NSW Characters: Currently we are looking for 4 female and 4 male actors to play the roles of 25 characters. C1 - Female alien chook from Planet Clare. Open age. Must have basic juggling ability. Aptitude for physical theatre an advantage. C2 - Male alien chook. As above. Violet - A heavy drinker and sometimes girlfriend of Rex. 30+ Rex - Also a heavy drinker forced to retire from State Rail. 35+ Ricco - 14 y.o. son of Rex, quite lonely, is bullied at school. Suitable for a male 20 years or under, young looking. Vince - 14 y.o. school bully, pretends to be tough. Suitable for a male 20 years or under, young looking. Other characters that are a part of this play and to be doubled by actors include Beatrice the blind psychic (35+), Wild Hobo Woman (50+), Eddie the barman (35+), Vince's bitter grandmother (50+), DOCS warden and various staff and students of Lithgow public school. PAID WORK - Musicals Auditions - ALL STATES - 10 March 2009 National - Auditions in All States,0 Perform! Educational Musicals are holding auditions across Australia during March & April for our major 2009 productions celebrating Book Week (primary school tour) and Science Week (secondary school tour). We are casting: PERTH - 3 males and 3 females (Book Week production) ADELAIDE - 2 males and 2 females (Book Week production) BRISBANE - 4 males and 2 females (Book Week and Science Week productions) SYDNEY - 7 males and 5 females (Book Week and Science Week productions) MELBOURNE - 2 males (Science Week production). 3 x Brillian Actors Required - 9 March 2009 Sydney,NSW I am looking for 3 BRILLIANT actors for a Short Film (payment deferred) shooting in SYDNEY over 3 days late April/early May 2009. 3 Roles - Avery - Female LEAD, 20-25, Caucasion, preferrably fair. The Artist - Male LEAD , 30-45, preferrably dark hair. Xena - Female SUPPORT , 25-30, funky hairstyle and preferrably piercings and tatoos. Also 15 EXTRAs are required for a ONE DAY shoot - ALL AGES PLEASE APPLY. The short will be entered into top film festivals WORLDWIDE. The Director recently won accolades at the Sydney Underground Film Festival 2008. A Day In The Life - Feature Film - Extras Wanted - 5 March 2009 Sydney,NSW Extras required to play the role of university students. Feature Film - Low Budget XIMOUS - Sex in the Stone Age - 18 October 2008 Melbourne,VIC Csaw Production - For c31 air time. Now casting for Females and males - for Channel 31 TV viewing - every saturday night 10.30 pm. TOP Film Competitions TOP State By State New South Wales Courses | What's On? Courses AFTRS SYD - Radio News Do you or your staff need to know how to prepare, package and present powerful news stories? This practical course covers news gathering, writing and reading for radio bulletins. It also provides general radio staff with foundation skills for identifying and telling timely and engaging stories at any time. The course is useful not only for aspiring radio journalists but for any broadcaster with a brief to present interviews and information in general programs. By the end of this course participants will have had the opportunity to: * Construct a bulletin and the essentials of writing and presenting a news story for radio * Perform basic sub-editing tasks * Use news sources * Write and present radio news copy * Apply online at the AFYRS webpage * Upload a CV or professional experience summary * Submit a personal statement outlining your reasons for applying, your experience in the specialist area and how you propose to use the knowledge and skills you will gain * Selection is competitive Course presenter: Jen Oldershaw Venue: The Australian Film Television and Radio School The Entertainment Quarter 130 Bent St Moore Park NSW, 2021 Start Date: 28-Apr-2009 Finish Date: 28-May-2009 Duration: Tuesdays and Thursdays evenings, 6.30-9.30pm Course Fee: $600 Applications Deadline: 13-Apr-2009 NIDA Film Performance Intensive 11 Jul - 12 Jul Act in some of the most dynamic scenes from Academy Award winning films. Learn how to achieve a convincing emotional performance in compelling scenes that have been performed by the world's best. Work under the expert direction of an industry guest. 18 yrs+ 11 to 12 July Saturday to Sunday 10.00am - 5.00pm Contact Email: open@nida.edu.au Web Address:www.nida.edu.au NIDA Screen Acting 29 Apr - 17 Jun Discover your individual screen presence. Rehearse and perform scenes from contemporary film and television and gain confidence in acting boldly but honestly for the camera. 8 Wednesday evenings 6:30-9:30pm. EMAIL:open@nida.edu.au WEBSITE: http://www.nida.edu.au/NidaCustomisation/CourseList.aspx?TYP=201#1545 ROWENA BALOS - VOICE WORKSHOPS - MARCH 21-22 & 23rd WORKSHOP #1- The Standard American Accent WHAT: Focus is on The Standard American accent as well as voice connection, breath release, resonance and verbal commitment. Most actors also note an improvement in their Australian accent and voice. * Prepare a few sentences from a Standard American play to work on in the class. WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, March 21-22, 2009, from 10:00 to 4:00 (be available to stay a bit longer) HOW MUCH: $350 FOR PURCHASE (Optional ): Standard American Accent Workshop Workbook and practice CD for the reduced rate of $30 WORKSHOP #2- The Voice/ Acting Connection WHAT: An Introduction for new students, or a refresher for former students. * Prepare a monologue (modern or classical) to use as a form to find a deeper connection and commitment mentally, physically, emotionally, vocally and verbally. WHEN: Monday, March 23, 2009 from 6:30-9:30 (be available to stay a bit longer) HOW MUCH: $100 WHERE: Both workshops will held at - The Meditation Space, 99 Crown St. East Sydney [ between William and Stanley Streets, next to City Gym]. TO SECURE A SPOT IN EITHER WORKSHOP: EMAIL: rowvoice@aol.com www.rowenabalos.com The Toni Higginbotham Screen Acting Masterclass TONI HIGGINBOTHAM is a leading casting director in Australia. With over twenty years experience ¡V the last ten owning her own agency ¡V Toni has a reputation for obtaining results by looking beyond the traditional means of casting. Through her time as Casting Director at the ABC, her work on A Country Practice and E Street, as well as the hundreds of TV commercials she has cast, Toni has developed strong relationships with the pool of high-profile Australian actors. She has helped launch the careers of international stars, casting actor CATE BLANCHETT in her first TV role and model MEGAN GALE in her first on-screen performance. Moreover, Toni understands that finding the perfect cast is not a matter of flicking through a book. She scouts for real people that will give the product the edge it requires. ¡¥When I work with Toni, I know I¡¦m going to end up with a great cast.¡¦ Mat Humphrey, The Guild Toni collaborates closely with directors and she ensures that her vision is aligned with that of the creative team. ¡¥The casting director is a collaborator. As a director, I don¡¦t want a casting director to bring in a bunch of people in the hope that I will find one who is interesting. That is a waste of my time and the actor¡¦s time. Toni and I discuss the roles in detail and she will bring in four or five really good people for each role. It¡¦s great when you take the results to the agency and nobody can decide who to lose!¡¦ David Gaddie, The Sweetshop Toni is a specialist in TV commercial casting, as well as consulting on drama projects and presenting roles for the major networks. Hunting for talent for the thousands of different roles has resulted in Toni becoming an invaluable resource for directors and producers of the highest calibre. The Toni Higginbotham Screen Acting Masterclass provides actors, models and extras with a career-focused intensive workshop for their commercial, film and television castings. Through practical exercises with one of the industry¡¦s most revered and experienced actors (see Teachers), students will learn skills and techniques central to successful auditioning. In an intimate setting, students will work closely with TONI HIGGINBOTHAM, one of Australia¡¦s principal casting directors, who will explain the casting process from her side of the camera, answer all your questions, and guide you through the dos and don¡¦ts in the audition room. The workshop will maximize your career opportunities by helping you develop the fine art of performing onscreen. It will explain how the casting studio is set-up, camera angles and position, and how artists can exploit their own qualities in front of the lens. The course teaches students how best to present themselves on camera, to directors, and casting agents, thereby making the most of the screen test experience. The workshop will be a 1 day workshop. "h Practical Audition Experience & Procedures "h Preparation for a Screen Test "h How to Analyse a Scene "h Auditioning for Lead Roles "h Being Comfortable in Front of the Camera WHERE: Toni Higginbotham Casting Upper level / 57 Queen St, Woollahra FEE: $330.00 TIME: 10am ¡V 4pm DATE: SATURDAY 28TH MARCH 2009 THIS WORKSHOP IS THE MOST BENEFICIAL WAY TO MEET WITH TONI HIGGINBOTHAM. TONI WILL GIVE A ONE ON ONE CONSULATION WITH EACH ACTOR AND GUIDE THEM FOR THEIR CAREER. PH: 9328 6166 What's On Now Playing.LADY WINDERMERE'S FAN By Oscar Wilde - DARLO THEATRE A rarely seen masterpiece by one of the world's greatest writers Oscar Wilde's compelling drama-comedy was first staged in 1892 and amazingly people don't seem to have changed - they'll still do whatever it takes in order to survive. In this exciting production, Wilde's words are transported to the high society of Sydney in the fifties, where obsession with other people's business and dramas is very much alive and well. With his trademark wit Oscar Wilde reminds us that... "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." Featuring ANDY CUNNINGHAM, JOHN DERUM, DOUGLAS HANSELL, MATTHEW HOLMES, BECCY ILAND, MAY LLOYD, GUS MURRAY, JESS NORMAN, and EMILY WEARE. Director NICHOLAS PAPADEMETRIOU Designer KARLA URIZAR Lighting Designer VERITY HAMPSON Photography TOM EVANGELIDIS Graphic Design www.dialnineforanoutsideline.com Preview: 12 March 2009 Plays 13 March - 11 April Tuesday- Saturday at 8pm, Sundays at 5pm Matinee Performances: Sat 4 & 11 April at 3pm Adults: $37, Concession $32, Preview $27, 19 Greenknowe Ave, Potts Point www.darlinghursttheatre.com / 02 8356 9987 Queensland Courses Courses ARE YOU SERIOUS ABOUT A CAREER IN TV PRESENTING??? Intensive weekend workshop is taking place on: April 17, 18 & 19, 2009 Friday 6.30pm - 9.30pm Saturday & Sunday 9.30am - 5pm daily                  Be quick to register your interest ONLY 8 PLACES per workshop available!   What will you receive???? Voice training Personal presentation skills Camera Awareness Technical Awareness 3 styles of presenting - Lifestyle, Interviewing & Vox Pops Ad-libbing Audition Technique Where too from here??? Tips and Pointers on who to approach and how to get ahead in the Industry. Jane Rowland: Teacher, Movie Producer, NLP Master Practioner & Entrepreneur conducts this course and has done so for 10 years. Many of her past students are now working in Television, whether it be in Australia, China or the USA. Jane has an eye for your potential and a way of teaching that will bring out the best in each and everyone of her students. Past students have this to say: "I completed Jane Rowland's Academy of Screen Performance TV Presenting Course in June of this year. I can honestly say doing the course was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Jane is extremely knowledgeable about the industry, very encouraging and a fantastic teacher. This course has given me the confidence to move forward and achieve my dreams".  Juliet Love, Aug 2007 (currently developing her own Interior Design Show) The TV Presenters course was the best decision I could have made to get into TV Presenting. The course gave me the skills so that I feel confident enough that I am equipped for any presenting job. The daily presenting to camera gave me the self awareness needed to understand how I am perceived from an audiences point of view. Looking back on the course I can see how significant my improvement was as the course progressed. While there is still room for improvement, my speech and mannerisms on camera developed to a point that my final piece was most impressive. Everyone I have shown it too is amazed and surprised by how good my final performance was. I strongly recommend doing the course to anyone interested or wanting to get a career in TV Presenting. Five stars!!!!! Tom Shanahan, January 2007 (currently presenting a Getaway type show in China) Usually priced at $650. The first 4 people to respond to this email will receive a further discount of $55. Making the cost for this incredible course ONLY $595                       HURRY ONLY 8 POSITIONS AVAILABLE Call 0414619783 or email janer3956@gmail.com VOICE OVER - Brisbane - April 4 & 5 AFTRS QLD The voice over industry is one of the most exciting and competitive fields within the radio industry. An average day might involve reading straight commercials, performing characters, singing jingles or narrating a corporate video. The next week you might find your own voice on the end of an on hold system or on your favourite radio station. Just having a great voice is like owning an expensive guitar - you still need the skills to be able to play it properly. This course has been designed to give you the techniques to get the best out of your voice to get a start in the voice over industry. Applicants will preferably have some on air experience in either radio or TV or an acting/performance background. Cost: $600 Applications close: March 20 CONTACT: Alex Daw AFTRS (07) 3257 7646 Western Australia Courses Courses Puppetry for Television 18 Apr - 19 Apr Back by popular demand this practical workshop is an introduction to using puppets in television and video production. Participants will learn the basics of using a puppet, lip syncing and how to work within the camera frame. Different techniques for movement and manipulation will also be explored. This fun and unique course will appeal to novices, actors, puppeteer and filmmakers alike. Hand puppets will be provided but feel free to bring along your own. Web : www.fti.asn.au/learn/courses/5/111 Victoria Courses Courses Kids on Set (8 - 12 yrs) 6 Apr - 9 Apr The KIDS ON SET program has been designed to entertain and enthuse kids from 8 - 12 years old in a rewarding and educational environment. KIDS ON SET is presented in partnership with OPEN CHANNEL. Lights Camera Action! The KIDS ON SET holiday program takes off this school holidays. Learn how to make a movie working in a real studio with professional equipment. You will work in small groups and learn all the skills of movie making, in front and behind the cameras. Learn how to take a script and make a film out of it, using storyboards and shot lists. Be the Director! Act main characters and extras - choose your roles! Shoot the scenes. Record the sound. Set the Lighting. Decorate the Set. Costumes and Makeup. In the editing suite - learn how to go through the material you've filmed and select the shots to put the film together. And there'll be plenty of games to play. Contribute to every part of the film making process. Don't forget the 'making of' and bloopers reel!! Session times and dates: Mon 6 April - Wed 8 April: short day program 9am-3pm long day program 7am-6pm evening session 6pm-9pm Thurs 9 April: short day program 9am-3pm long day program 7am-6pm Where: OPEN CHANNEL, Victoria Harbour, Shed 4, North Wharf Road, Docklands, Melbourne Details: For further details, costs and application form download the Kids on Set brochure from the OC website. Contact Email: contact@kidsonset.com.au Web Address: www.openchannel.org.au/training/c_kidsonset.html Presenting for the Camera & the Art of the Interview - 30 Apr This workshop provides a sound introduction to the craft of presenting for the screen. Learn the skills required to deliver news reading autocue, lifestyle or corporate information as well as interview techniques for documentary, both in the research phase and on screen. Includes practical experience working to camera and industry visit. Who should do this course? Anyone wishing to present to camera, or wanting to better understand from a filmmaker perspective how to work with presenters. Also suited to corporate sector professionals for delivering on screen informational presentations. When: April 30 (9.30am - 4.30pm) Fees: $95 OC members / $120 non members Where: OPEN CHANNEL, Shed 4, North Wharf Road, Docklands Contact hours: 6 Bookings: info@openchannel.org.au / 03 8610 9300 http://www.openchannel.org.au/training/c_presenting.html Contact Email: info@openchannel.org.au Web Address: www.openchannel.org.au Screenwriting for Film & Television - Online An online course introducing participants to the fundamentals of creating an industry standard feature film script. Cost: $750 Applications Close: May 19 Melbourne - June 2 - August 6 For all course or event enquiries: Email: infovic@aftrs.edu.au Ph: (03) 9602 8300 Start Planning Your Original TV Show Ideas! 18 Aug - 24 Nov Applicants to the Certificate III in Media (Television) course at OPEN CHANNEL are encouraged to bring original show series concepts for development. In consultation with C31, you may see your show developed as a Training Production within OPEN CHANNEL and broadcast as a pilot across Melbourne on C31. Creative Brief: A series should be planned as a 6 x half hour (6 episode) for broadcast on C31. It should fill a void in programming - that is, it should be something which audiences haven't seen before and has potential appeal. It should be a subject or topic or theme you are passionate about, and you should have an idea about how you see the show being realised. Start Creating! What kinds of formats or genres could I consider when coming up with a show? SERIALS - such as Home & Away, Neighbours SERIES - such as Underbelly, City Homicide NEWS/TALK/BUSINESS/CURRENT AFFAIRS - such as Foreign Correspondent FEEDBACK/CONSUMER - such as Shopping Network, Media Watch LIFESTYLE/REALITY - such as Backyard Btitz, Getaway, Australian Idol COMEDY/VARIETY - such as Thank God You're Here, Rove Live CHILDREN'S/YOUTH - such as Blue Water High, Hi-5 ARTS/MUSIC - such as Rage, MTV, Talking Books DOCUMENTARY - such as Australian Story, Mythbusters SPORT - such as Fox Sports News, The Hockey Show SPECIALIST COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING - for niche audiences, such as Disabitities, Educational, Environmental, Health & Fitness, lndigenous, Personal Development, lnterviews, Philosophy, Religion Develop ideas for a new show, and pitch them to C31. One idea will be selected for production as an OPEN CHANNEL training production, and then all students will contribute to making a pilot episode. Not only will you be producing segments filmed on location, but you'll get to put them together as a show in C31's Melbourne studio. You will have ongoing access to OPEN CHANNEL equipment and facilities over the 14 week study period to enhance your learning experience. Minimum of 256 supervised production placement hours (approx 40 days) required for successful completion of your Qualification, undertaken around course time and in negotiation with OPEN CHANNEL's Producer. For more information, call us on (03) 8610 9300 or visit our website. Email:info@openchannel.org.au Web : www.openchannel.org.au/training/certificate3_tv.html VCA Drama Weekend Intensive Audition Techniques & Scenes - Theatre How to make your short time in an audition a sweet success. Have all your audition questions answered - How do I choose the best monologue? How do I prepare my monologue? What can I expect? What are directors looking for? How do I stay calm & focused? How can I perform at my best? Acting 1 & 2 or previous equivalent experience preferred. Intro to Acting - Character & Text Explore the relationship between character and dialogue and how this influences the development of rounded characters and realistic scenes. Build a dramatic character through the use of your emotions, imagination and intelligence. Develop skills that will enable you to approach text with confidence. Mar 27 - 29 (Fri 6.30pm - 9.30pm, Sat & Sun 11am - 5pm) $286 Receive a 10% discount on mentioning that you saw this notice on QOS. For more details, phone 9685 9229 or email vca-dramashortcourse@unimelb.edu.au For details about all drama short courses, go to: www.vca.unimelb.edu.au/drama TOP

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QuietOnSet Newsletter -March 05, 2009

 

INFO UPDATE # 7 5th March 2009

La test News Featured Article Casting Board Film Competitions Select State

Hi Guys I have had some interesting enquiries this week. The questions are often the same, people desperately want info, and I have included a couple of typical questions below. Here are my top 2 Q & A's: Hi Lee I does your site help me work get work on Home & Away.......Actor, Melbourne. ANSWER Home & Away is filmed in Sydney so the chances of you (being an untrained actor doing extra work) working on Home & Away would be very slim simply because you live in Melbourne! As an actor, you need to know what shows are being filmed in your state/nearest city and who the Casting Directors are. 2: Hi Lee My son/daughter has an agent but never gets called for work, should I change agents? ANSWER The type of agent you get is relevant to the type of training. I see kids with acting CV's 3 pages long. Your child is up against these kids for any speaking roles. Directors and Producers will re use the same kids as they know they will behave on set and be able to follow directions. It is true what they say about working with animals and children. They are high risk. Also life gets tough for kids who are 13-15yrs as they still come under the childrens award. This limits production schedules so producers would prefer to get a 16yr old to play a 13yr old, so as not to inhibit a full days filming. If you are a small 16yr old, that is a bonus, if you are a mature looking 13yr old, not so good. We have heaps more info though and you do need heaps more! Working in the acting industry is about information. Good Talent Agents don't advertise in the yellow pages, and Casting Directors don't advertise audition notices in the weekly careers sections. The info is there, you just need to know how to get it. If you are new to the industry and just want info for starters - then I suggest you get one of our Starter Packs. They each contain over 40 pages of info that will answer all your immediate questions and help you get started. And, you can get one today - they are only $14.95! Just click on the links on the side or go to our BOOKSTORE to order then straight away. CLICK HERE FOR THE BOOKSTORE. If you are serious about your acting career, then I suggest you pick up our Premium Membership which includes: Access to the Industry Business Directory Access to the audition notices so you can get auditioning and working straight away. Tutorials (Over 200 pages of How To's) Interviews with Australia's busiest working actors Courses and best places to train info. Latest News for actors Whats On Film Comps List your details in our Actors Database Free access to the Q&A Info calls with industry experts Your own website, which you can load, pictures, show reels and voice over files. (Value $500) Free Hosting for your website (Value $924) Info Pack for Actors - For Free Info Pack - Fast Track - For Free (Value $29.90) CV Assessment and assistance plus E-Picthing Set up and help. (Value $200) A free copy of the QOS Training/Info Day DVD (Value $98) People who have used this DVD Workshop set got info on: How to get an agent without getting ripped off. How to get an audition on Australia''s Leading TV Shows. How to get training, without paying a cent! How your headshot can improve your chances of getting an audition. Who the industry players are and how to get in front of them. How to source the inside acting info that can make or break . IF YOU ARE SERIOUS - SUBSCRIBE HERE NOW!! Click Here to Subscribe!! We have so much info for you, all of it is valuable. People just want the audition notices that we list each week but the other info and facilities of the Quiet On Set Website are just as important. Have a great weekend. Lee Donehue EMAIL ME QOS Website - click here Latest Quiet On Set News Want $20,000 to make your short film? 28 Feb - 9 Mar Want $20,000 to make your short film - with John Jameson Productions all you need is the idea! Have you got an idea for a short film? For the second year, John Jameson Productions is giving aspiring creative minds like you the opportunity to get your ideas made. All you need is a brilliant idea for a short film with an unexpected ending. Six finalists will be invited to a workshop in Sydney in early April. Then three winning ideas will be chosen and put into production with a $20,000 budget. To enter simply submit a 200 word synopsis of your idea with an unexpected ending. Hurry entries close 9th March. Over 18's only. Head to www.johnjamesonproductions.com.au Email:info@johnjamesonwhiskey.com.au www.johnjamesonproductions.com.au TOP Casting Board QOS Website - click here How To Apply for an Audition - 5 March 2009 ,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. Teen actors needed for ABC documentary - 5 March 2009 Sydney,NSW We are currently producing a 5 part popular science series. We are expecting it to go to air around July of this year 2009. On Thursday the 16th March, we will be shooting a 'house party' recreation scene. For this scene we will need approximately 30 - 40 teenagers having fun and behaving as they normally would at a friends party. We will have everything on site that a real party has including a live band, lights, party food and non-alcoholic beverages. MALE EXTRA PLAYERS - MELBOURNE - 1 March 2009 Melbourne,VIC Actors wanted now -- for four [4] exterior scenes, set in mid nineteenth century Australia. Caucasian males 20-40 years of age to play dynamic character. Must have a rugged out-doors look and must be prepared to grow mutton chop side-burns, full jaw-line or full-face beard. Hair-color change may apply. Height: Up to 175cms. [To suit smallish period costume sizes] Looking for Henri - Collaborative Approach - 26 February 2009 Sydney,NSW I have a long form film in development and am looking to get together with actors for a period of creative development. I have no age/gender/look restrictions at this stage. This will take shape according to enthusiasm, availability & group dynamics. PAID WORK -Wanted- Actors for "The Dark Room" - 12 February 2009 Sydney,NSW Actors required- Caucasian Male 50-80+ years old. Boy 8-14 years old with blonde to sandy hair. XIMOUS - Sex in the Stone Age - 18 October 2008 Melbourne,VIC Csaw Production - For c31 air time. Now casting for Females and males - for Channel 31 TV viewing - every saturday night 10.30 pm. TOP Film Competitions TOP State By State New South Wales Courses | What's On? Courses Current Open Programme opportunities + Writing for Radio March 14 -21 Runs over four days, 9.30am-5.00pm $600 Applications Close March 4 Discover why audio communication is a little like mind control - and why radio has the power to bring home a message like no other medium can. This course will give weekend writers the opportunity to take their skills to the next level and the established communicator the chance to develop new techniques. Go to the AFTRS website to apply> + Voice Over (Radio) Sydney March 15 - 21 Runs over four days, 9.30am-5.00pm $600 Applications Close March 4 A variety of lecturers offering professional voice expertise in the fields of advertising, radio, voiceovers and commercial production will lead this practical course in real studio conditions. This course will equip you with the techniques required to begin your career in the competitive, often lucrative, world of voice overs. Go to the AFTRS website to apply www.aftrs.edu.au What's On How to Pitch a TV show - 19 Mar ASTRA Conference Are you an emerging television show producer looking to perfect your pitch? Then the 2009 ASTRA conference can help you. In a session sponsored by FOXTEL you'll see in full detail HOW TO PITCH A TELEVISION SHOW. Six television shows will be pitched to a judging panel including Brian Walsh Executive Director of Television and Marketing FOXTEL, Bruce Mann, Chief Executive XYZ Networks, Rebecca Batties, General Manager Music brands MTV and Louise Sams, President TBS International and Executive Vice President Turner Broadcasting System Inc. The winning pitch, which will be announced later in the day, will receive $25,000 in development money to refine their pitch and get it ready for market. The six participants chosen for the session will be selected from one page submissions of their idea sent to howtopitch@foxtel.com.au . Each selected participant will have five minutes to present their idea to the judging panel before the audience of ASTRA delegates. The program can be for kids/family, reality, light entertainment or scripted (comedy/drama) and can include a video presentation. Segment producer Jamie Campbell General Manager of Publicity and Talent says the idea for the session developed from FOXTEL's desire to support program makers and emerging producers who don't necessarily have the experience or access to decision makers day to day. "At FOXTEL we are always looking for fresh new ideas and program concepts and we want to support emerging television makers to get their ideas presented and developed," Jamie Campbell said today. ASTRA 2009 is the leading conference to draw together subscription television and related industries in Australia. The conference provides the opportunity to showcase the businesses, discuss critical issues and inspire and stimulate the industry for the year ahead. To register online for ASTRA 2009: STV. Delivering Value go to: www.astra.org.au/Conference2009 www.astra.org.au/Conference2009 NAFA presents CHOC TOPS 2009 Date: Monday 16 March 2009 Choc Tops are networking meetings for actors, screenwriters & filmmakers .[held every month] Time: 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm Venue: The Clock Hotel, 470 Crown St, Surry Hills, Sydney Topic: "Auditioning; Working in America & The 5 Essentials of Acting" Guest Speaker: Suzie Steen Suzie is an experienced American Actor who has appeared in films, television, commercials, theatre, radio, and print publications. She has also worked in Casting, Production & Set Design. While currently working as an Acting & Dialect Coach, she is still an international actor and Talent Agent. Her latest feature film appearance was in "Mao's Last Dancer", directed by Bruce Beresford. She has also appeared in "Blue Water High", "The Alice", "Always Greener", several commercials and voice-overs. Having acted in Hollywood for many years, being sponsored by Columbia Pictures, Suzie has had the opportunity to study with Charles Conrad, Vincent Chase, privately with Veteran Actors, and the unique "The Second City" in Chicago (Comedy Improvisation). Suzie will be returning to Los Angeles in April to once again study with "The Second City" and bring back this style of teaching to Australian Actors. Schedule: 6.30pm - Meet at pool bar 6.45pm - Castings, crew calls, industry announcements 7.00pm - Speaker Presentation 8.30pm - Lucky door prize drawn Admission: $10 [NAFA Members Free] All welcome With Thanks to Our Sponsors: The Clock Hotel Darlinghurst Theatre (double passes to be won) JVC Professional Australia Convener: Tony Chu NAFA [Networking Action for Filmmakers & Actors] E: tony@nafa.net.au W: www.nafa.net.au/news NEW CABARET VENUE BLENDS BRILLIANT COMEDY WITH FINE FOOD Sydney has an elegant new home for cabaret - Café 212 in Surry Hills. And its March blockbuster - opening tonight - is the glittering Priscillas in the Mist! This dazzling dinner show starring Lesley Hancock (Leave it to Diva, Come Fly With Me) and Trevor Ashley (Gentlemen Prefer Blokes) along with Lucinda Shaw (Spamalot) and Kurt Phelan (Priscilla), brings to life the colour, flamboyance, fabulous costumes and songs of the disco era featured in Priscilla Queen of the Desert. Watch drag diva, Ginger Vitas and her lovely co-star Alana Coke as they transform a 'real girl' from dag to drag in spectacular fashion. Featuring some of the greatest anthems of the disco era, including I Will Survive, Never Been to Me and I Love the Nightlife. So hold onto your (mirror) balls, join in the fun and celebrate at Cabaret @ 212! Lesley Hancock - just back this morning from launching V Australia in London with Richard Branson (in her guise as 'Judy Free') - is the mad genius behind Leave it to Diva and Cabaret @ 212. One of the most creative forces on the cabaret and corporate entertainment scene in Australia over the last ten years both in Australia and internationally, she has appeared in every major musical in the last decade including: Phantom of the Opera, Les Mis, Chicago, Sweet Charity, Funny Girl, Grease and Sweeney Todd. all of which she has rewritten and restaged, giving herself the starring role! Her sharp and always good-humoured portrayals of famous people (Rose Hancock, Princess Diana, Ab Fab's Patsy and her ever popular Kath from Fountain Lakes) never miss their mark. For bookings call 9215 5137. But hurry. seats are selling fast! Sydney's newest Cabaret venue, CAFE 212 combines great entertainment with the best of elegant contemporary dining. Its creative, exciting and energetic executive chef, Itzhak Zoaretz comes from French culinary school Le Cordon Blue and he has designed tantalizing seasonal menus in Australia and overseas. Itzhak's varied career has seen him working in some of the finest restaurants in Sydney to five star hotels. A fresh face in the culinary world, Itzhak has prepared meals for Prime Ministers, pop singers and famous chefs such as Gordon Ramsey and Bill Granger. He takes pride in presenting delicious food that is simple, fresh and looks irresistible. Itzhak's new menus attracted high profile guests within the industry for the café's recent Christmas Cabaret nights. The cabaret, which included a delectable 2 course dinner and a comedy revue, was so successful that it is now a regular event at Café 212 on Riley, street level in the Cambridge Quality Hotel. Come and experience it now! Bookings: 02 9215 5137. Two Fists, One Heart + live Q&A - 9 Mar Popcorn Taxi TWO FISTS ONE HEART is a contemporary family drama set in Perth, Western Australia. Anthony Argo (Daniel Amalm) is a champion boxer and nightclub doorman who's trained by his father Joe; a proud man who has brought his Sicilian values with him to Australia. Joe's traditional view of the world increasingly comes into conflict with his son's pursuit of "la dolce vita". Anthony meets Kate who stimulates him with ideas and love. She introduces him to a wider social group beyond the Australian society his father has known. Anthony starts to question many of the foundations of his upbringing, in particular, the role that violence plays in the resolution of conflict. As he assimilates his new found broader view of the world, while battling with his own personal disappointments, he realises he is now mature enough to be his own man and see his father and his values within the context of his own developing philosophy. Oh... and there's a rival to Anthony's father's attentions, an ex-con street fighter who's starting to cause jealousy and rage within the family unit... perhaps fighting is the only true course Anthony can take. Popcorn Taxi is proud to present the first public screening of Two Fists, One Heart plus a live Q&A onstage with actor Daniel Amalm, writer/actor Rai Fazio and producer David Elfick (Rabbit-Proof Fence, Newsfront) after the movie. ONE NIGHT ONLY Monday March 9, 7pm Greater Union Bondi Junction www.popcorntaxi.com.au Queensland Courses Courses Production Budgeting and Accounting Brisbane - March 28 & 29 Our courses for April - June will be up on our website very soon so do keep checking as we have a bit of a feast for you including some very exciting Masterclasses. A short and sharp workshop introducing the specialised skills of the Film / TV production accountant to those with little accounting experience. Course Presenter Jill Hewitt has worked with Moneypenny Services since 1988 and after concludeing her role as Financial Controller on Moulin Rouge, in 2000, took on the position of General Manager of Moneypenny Production Accounting. Cost: $250 Applications close: March 13 If you have any queries about the short courses or need help to register please contact Carol, Helen or Saul at AFTRS Brisbane on (07) 3257 7646 or send an email to infoqld@aftrs.edu.au. Western Australia What's On? What's On Perth Actors Collective Calls for Scripts - 30 Mar Perth Actors Collective Do you have a feature film script tucked away? Have you laboured over the characterisations and plot for months and need some feedback? PAC Script Lab requires advanced draft scripts to be read by professional actors at our bi-monthly script readings. Sponsored by ScreenWest and PAC Screen Workshops, PAC Script Lab is an industry based venture designed to encourage the development and visibility of West Australian screenplays and writers. The ultimate aim is for a honing of West Australian scripts and an increase in the profile, quality and awareness of local film projects. At each reading, professional actors read one advanced draft screenplay for an audience of producers, colleagues, filmmaking community and the general public. The format is informal and includes pre-reading, drinks and feedback questionnaires. www.fti.asn.au/news/718 Victoria Courses | What's On? Courses Presenting for the Camera & the Art of the Interview - 30 Apr This workshop provides a sound introduction to the craft of presenting information for the screen. Learn the skills required to deliver news reading autocue, lifestyle or corporate information as well as interview techniques for documentary, both in the research phase and on screen. Includes practical experience working to camera and industry visit. Who should do this course? Anyone wishing to present to camera, or wanting to better understand from a filmmaker perspective how to work with presenters. Also suited to corporate sector professionals for delivering on screen informational presentations. When: April 30 (9:30am - 4:30pm) Fees: $95 OC members / $120 non members Bookings: info@openchannel.org.au / 03 8610 9300 http://www.openchannel.org.au Email:info@openchannel.org.au What's On Good + Q&A with Viggo Mortensen - 26 Mar Cinema Nova GOOD, which made its world premiere at this year's Toronto International Film Festival, stars Viggo Mortensen in an extraordinary change-of-pace role as he plays John Halder, a good, decent individual with family problems. A German literature professor in the 1930s, Halder explores his personal circumstances in a novel advocating compassionate euthanasia. When the book is unexpectedly enlisted by powerful political figures in support of government propaganda, Halder finds his career rising in an optimistic current of nationalism and prosperity. Yet with Halder's change in fortune, his seemingly inconsequential decisions potentially jeopardize the people in his life with devastating effects. Nova is proud to present Viggo Mortensen in conversation after a special screening of GOOD. Tickets $25 online and at the Box Office Thursday March 26, 7.00pm.- www.cinemanova.com.au Stitch 2009 - comedy initiative - 30 Mar ABC & Film Victoria In conjunction with ABC TV, we have a new comedy initiative called STITCH - a wonderful opportunity for practitioners to put forward innovative and imaginative ideas for new comedy series with the hope that they may join the ranks of hit ABC series THE HOLLOWMEN, SUMMER HEIGHTS HIGH, VERY SMALL BUSINESS and REVIEW WITH MYLES BARLOW. Six teams will be selected to participate in an intensive three day development workshop where they can explore and develop their original concepts and ideas. Interested comedy writers, directors, producers and performers are encouraged to read the application guidelines below. Applications close on Monday 30 March, 2009 For further information contact Elspeth Langford, Administrative Support Officer elspeth.langford@film.vic.gov.au or 03 9660 3200. www.film.vic.gov.au/www/html/1027-stitch-2009.asp Tasmania What's On? What's On Tropfest & Trop Jr screenings in Tasmania - FREE EVENT - 6 Mar - 8 Mar When: Friday March 6 2009 Time: 8pm Where: Peacock Theatre, Salamanca Arts Centre, Hobart Salamanca Arts Centre, Wide Angle Tasmania and Screen Tasmania present MovieExtra Tropfest 2009. Now is your chance to come along and see all the fabulous Tasmanian entries to Tropfest 2009. There have been 11 entries to the Tasmanian Tropfest Award with 4 of those making the National Tropfest shortlist. Come along for an entertaining night supporting Tasmania's short-film makers. Join the Tasmanian Tropfest Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=52226743142 Trop Jnr Screening - FREE EVENT When: Sunday March 8 2009 Time: 2pm Where: Peacock Theatre, Salamanca Arts Centre, Hobart Back for a second year, The Australian Children's Television Foundation (ACTF) is proud to present Trop Jr, the world's largest short film festival - for kids, by kids. This year the Trop Jr Signature Item (TSI) is 'Squeeze' - look out for the clever ways in which these young filmmakers incorporate 'Squeeze' into their films. For the first time in Hobart the top 12 films selected in this short film competition for under 15's. http://www.tropjr.com/au/ TOP

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