 
 
| |  | Hi Guys
John from Tafta has just given me his new listings and I thought I had better get them out to you quickly as his courses always sell out.
Opportunities in Syd for Teens and QLD for the National Actors Intensive. This is an amazing course and I think I might book in for it myself.
Finally - it comes to us QLD actors. Yay!!
Toni Pearon is doing another Presenters Workshop via Toni HIgginbotham Casting for those that missed out on the last course. Don't miss that one. Presenting is a skill that you need to work on constantly. You are always better than you last job but only if you keep practising and DOING!!
Plenty of registrations are coming in for Quiet On Set Talent and we have had heaps of castings come through.
Once you register, you do need to send your headshot and CV and we can then look at what type of representation you are ready for.
I can't stress enough how prepared you need to be as an actor.
You must have a decent headshot - your headshot is your calling card. It is what sells you.
It needs to be current, it needs to look like you would look like when you walk into a room.
(Like an audition room!!)
If your headshot lies, then you might get auditions but you won't get the job as your headshot is selling something that you are not.
So guys, please, actors need to have tools, just like a businessman needs a suit and a briefcase! lol
Have a great weekend
Cheers
Lee
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| | | Gold Coast - National Actors Intensive
An exhaustin g, but incredibly rewarding week.
In five days (54 hours) this intensive course will give you what no other course in Australia can do. You will spend 6 x 4 hr sessions with some of Australia's most respected currently working Film & TV Producers and Directors.
You will also spend 6 x 4 hr sessions with some of Australia's best known and respected Casting Directors. You will have the opportunity to perform for all of them and receive an instant evaluation of your work.
You will also spend 4 hrs with Melissa Agnew (Phd), who will conduct a voice evaluation and corrective class. Melissa is one of the best and most qualified voice teachers in Australia. Your work load will be huge with masses of work to prepare. A piece and or scene will have to be learnt for each Producer, Director, Casting Director and Melissa Agnew.
ARE YOU UP TO IT???
The Teacher Participants will be chosen from the following:
The Producers: Bill Hughes (All Saints), Cameron Welsh (Home & Away)
The Directors: David Man (U.S.), Sam Atwell, Jeffrey Walker, David Cameron, Gary Conway & Kevin Carlin. Mark Piper, Patrick Nolan
The Casting Directors:
Tom McSweeney(Maura Faye Qld), Faith Martin (Syd), Jodie Brearley (Canal Road), Lou Mitchell (City Homicide), Jan Russ (Neighbours), Alison Telford (ABC)
Greg Apps (Syd - Power Rangers , Knowing - Nicholas Cage etc), Dave Newman (Christine King Casting), Tim Littleton (Helen Salter Casting), Anousha Zarkesh, Marianne Jade (Maura Fay - Syd), Barbara Leane (Wicked)
Voice:
Dr Melissa Agnew
DATE: GOLD COAST: Wednesday 7th October- Monday 12th Oct
Location: TBA
Call :03 9702 5702 or email : tafta@westnet.com.au
PRICE: $1400.00 (incl GST)
Course Time table:
DAY 1:3sessions 9am - 1pm(lunch), 2pm - 6pm, (dinner)7pm - 11pm
DAY 2:3sessions 9am - 1pm(lunch), 2pm - 6pm, (dinner)7pm - 11pm
DAY 3:3sessions 9am - 1pm(lunch), 2pm - 6pm. (dinner)7pm - 11pm
DAY 4:2sessions 9am - 1pm(lunch), 2pm - 6.00pm
DAY 5:2sessions 9am - 1pm(lunch), 2pm - 6.00pm
TESTIMONIALS
"What a wonderful course that was! I'm very glad I came. Thank you for running it. Do let me know of anything you run in Auckland. I'd definitely be interested. - Rebecca Leys - Auckland. NZ
"The course overall was "one out of the box". Never before have I experienced one like that. Very Very Good" - Melinda Macdonald - Auckland. NZ.
"Hey there John, have to tell you that the Intensive for me was life changing!!!!!I have learnt so much. Can't thank you enough for organizing this week" - Belinda Divito - Melbourne. Aus.
"Another big thank you from me for last week. I had high expectations for the week and the outcome far exceeded my hopes. I learn't a lot about myself and my acting and most importantly what I need to do to improve" - Kim Stark - Melbourne Aus.
"Hey John, just a quick email to thank you again for bringing such an inspirational course to Sydney. We packed so much into those five days that my head is still spinning" - Alix Armstrong - Sydney. Aus
"That course was a really inspiring, intensive trip on many levels. I learnt something from everyone. It was great to have such fantastic people informing us about the industry from the inside out" - Natalie Marsland - Sydney. Aus.
" John I would like to thank you so much for what you created over the last five days. I feel inspired and confident in where I am heading.
It was really one of the highlights of my acting career so far" - Mark Ure - Sydney.Aus.
"As I have been extremely fortunate to be a full time "working" actor
For the past seven or eight months, I found this course to be "expanding" for me. To see directors at work other than those I worked with, to meet casting Directors, other than those I'd already met, was a real experience I wouldn't have dreamed of" - Osama Sami - Melbourne Aus.
" It really was rewarding and I feel quite thankful that I was able to have the chance to be in something like that. These things don't just affect our acting work, it spreads into all aspects of out daily life and our determination and success in doing that is the biggest gift of all. I very much appreciate your effort in providing that for us and going the extra mile" - Rachalle Lachland - Melbourne. Aus.
Thanks so much for putting the NAI together. It was not only educational, but also one hell of a ride. I learned much more than I thought I would and came away knowing it was one of the best things I ever have done to further my acting career. - Juanita Grayson - Brisbane Qld
The Australian Film & Television Academy (TAFTA PRODUCTIONS) 5 Day Intensive - Teenagers!!
SCHOOL HOLIDAY SCREEN ACTING INTENSIVE SYDNEY
THIS FIVE DAY INTENSIVE IS DESIGNED FOR TEENAGERS AS A COMBINATION OF SPECIFICALLY STRUCTURED LESSONS ON THE CRAFT OF ACTING FOR THE SCREEN AND ALSO AS A WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY IN THE FORM OF SCREENTEST AND AUDITION WORKSHOPS WITH SOME OF AUSTRALIA'S BEST KNOWN CASTING DIRECTORS and FILM & TELEVISION DIRECTORS.
The course will run for a total of 40 hours, Mon to Fri from 9.00am to 6.00pm. and will feature some of Australia's best known Casting Directors and Directors.
This will be a rewarding, exhausting and fun-filled week comprising of Actor/Director, John Orcsik, with Casting Directors, Peter Rasmussen(Maura Fay Casting - Neighbours), Marianne Jade(Packed to the Rafters), Tim Littleton (Rescue), Thea McLeod(McLeod Casting - Fox), Alison Telford(ABC - National Casting Dir), Jan Russ (formerly Neighbours and now Independent) and Directors, Mark Piper(All Saints) and Sam Atwell(Home & Away) and Producer Bill Hughes
There has never been a Teen Intensive like this in Sydney and is possible only once or perhaps twice in a year. General screen acting topics will be covered, as well as special skills in auditioning, cold reading, (At this stage all personel listed are available, but this could change due to work reasons and Tafta reserves the right to substitute anyone who should become unavailable with a professional of similar standing and experience)
PREFERABLE AGE RANGE: 13 to 16
Course Date: Wed 7th to Sun 11th October 2009
Times: 9.00am to 6.00pm
Venue: TAFTA, 10A Northcote St, St Leonards
Cost: $660.00 (incl GST)
Call: 9702 5702
Email: tafta@westnet.com.au | | TOP | | | How To Apply for an Audition - 4 September 2009
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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. IN THE NAME OF- UTS Short FILM - Leads + Extras - 4 September 2009
Sydney,NSW
IN THE NAME OF. is a sassy comedy about a young girl adjusting to life with a horrible horrible horrible name. Ultimately she decides to steal another girl's name, and suffers the endearing consequences. Lead Roles are:
Nameless (17-21): A confident, smart and witty 17 yo who hates her name. This girl has a lot of attitude, think Juno, but without the pregnancy.
Plain Jane (17-21): The wise best friend. Her name is Jane, so it's plain. The handle to Nameless' edge of the knife.
Alphabet Cherry (17-21): A young chav-like girl who torments Nameless for no reason but to make herself feel better.
Perfection (17-21): Wielder of the one name to rule them all. Extras aged 15-18 also required. The Best Medicine - UTS Student Film - 1 September 2009
Sydney,NSW
Characters Required: Jason: Age - late teens. Skinny, pale, emo fringe, striking smile.
Marcus: University Student. Well groomed, small and timid.
2 rich guys: Age - late teens, early twenties. Good looking and stylish. This is a fantastic opportunity for up and coming actors to show their talent. We intend to submit this film into the festival circuit and hopefully allow it to gain quite a bit of exposure. Actors [Male] Needed Urgently for Short Film - 31 August 2009
Melbourne,VIC
Art-Drama Short FIlm, run approx 15 mins The film is being produced by final year creative media students(Postgrad) at RMIT. CHARACTERS:
Zac (Zachary)(17) - Male, aged 15 to 20 A teenage boy who loves in music. Taciturn character and charming. -Ray(19) - Zac's close friend, Male, aged 16 to 20 from Victoria. Another teenage boy. He loves music and skateboards. Good build, self-assured and looks older than Zac. Don Quixote - 4 actors required - 30 August 2009
Sydney,NSW
We are still looking for 4 actors (2M/2F) to form the Company of actors in this new adaptation of Don Quixote. Age range is 30-50 years old.
Note: This is a very physical show which includes several stage fights (professionally choreographed). All actors are therefore required to be physically fit. This production will be staged at Castlecrag's Haven Amphitheatre (outdoor venue) in Nov/Dec 2009 LUST four characters - 28 August 2009
Sydney,NSW
A short sexploitation genre piece which looks at deception, lies and big breasts. The film is a homage to exploitation cinema and centers around four characters and their intermingled love/lust relationships. It will be shot in Sydney over three days in late September/early October. 2 x male, 2 x female characters: details in members area. The House of Bernarda Alba - Theatre - 27 August 2009
Sydney,NSW
Character: Female play 40yrs.
We are looking for an experienced actress able to play 40, who will be the oldest of a family of five daughters. By Federico Garcia Lorca
Translated by Barry Nielsen
Directed by Barry Nielsen PAID WORK -AUDITIONS - THEATRE - 19 August 2009
All States,0
REQUIRED:
Principal Girls & Boys - must sing/move/act well Male & Female actors/singers for comedic character roles The producer of Australia's most professional, entertaining, intense and life changing musical theatre for young people is auditioning again! This is not just dinky di 'kids shows', this is very full on highly skilled work for only the best singers and actors.
MUST BE 18 YEARS AND OVER - FULL TIME PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT PAID WORK Paid Work - Presenters - TVC's - 19 August 2009
Sydney - Northern Beaches,NSW
We are looking for new male and female presenters between 30 - 65 years to become part of our small team as presenters on daytime television commercials. PAID WORK -Extras Required - TVC's - Northern Beaches - 19 August 2009
Sydney,0
We are looking for extras between the ages of 7 - 65 years to become part of our small team for daytime television commercials. We create a wide variety of direct response, advertorial and infomercial TVC's. Idun's Apples - RMIT Final Assesment Project - 9 August 2009
Melbourne,VIC
Film festival intention. Professional atmosphere. Characters Required:
Loki: Male, aged 18 to 21. Caucasian. negative hero (neither good nor bad) hair - brown/dark, mid long. persona - shifty, scheming and spiteful.
Idun: Females, aged 18 to 20. Caucasian. sub heroine (innocent, young) hair - blonde, long. persona - youthful, quiet.
Loki (female): Females, aged 18 to 21. Caucasian. negative hero (neither good nor bad) hair - brown/dark, mid long. persona - shifty, scheming and spiteful, awkward.
Thiassi: Males, aged 18 to 22. Caucasian antagonist (the bad guy) hair - brown/black, short persona - frightening.
Bragi: Males, aged 19 to 22. Caucasian. minor role. hair - short. persona - outgoing. PAID WORK -Human Statue -Body art - 20 July 2009
Sydney CBD,NSW
Human Statue Makeup Academy is Australia's leading event companies known for their creativity in makeup and Body painting. 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 48 Hour Film Project - 13 Oct
Dear Melbourne filmmakers,
After surviving the 2008 challenge with some incredible creations, the 48 Hour Film Project is back with registrations now open.
We have launched our 2009 website and offer you the first chance to secure your spot for this year's competition.
Spread the word to friends, family and beloved pets, join or create a team and accept the challenge - Make a film in 48 Hours!
Information & registration - www.48Melbourne.com.au
Early Bird registration - $130
Full Price - $150
Hope to see you on board this year for another weekend of madness. Sydney 48 Hour Film Project - 25 Sep
The 48 Hour Film Project comes to Sydney on the weekend of September 25th. Filmmakers from all over the state of New South Wales will compete to see who can make the best short film in only 48 hours. The winning film will go up against films from around the world.
Enter today! Space is limited.
This year, teams will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Once the initial registration is complete, we will accept teams for the Waiting List. If a registered team must drop out, we will go to the Waiting List. If there is enough interest, and we can secure additional theater time, we may be able to add more teams from the list.
Early Bird Registration is $100. Teams must register on or before Friday, September 11, to get this special rate. Afterwards, registration is $120.
www.48hourfilm.com/sydney/ | | TOP | | State By State | | New South Wales | Courses | | Courses American Dialect for Teens - 6 Oct - 8 Oct
SCREENWISE has adapted an unique American dialect school holiday workshop designed to give the young actor that edge when auditioning for American Film and TV Productions, incorporating phonetics and camera.
This workshop will work exclusively on Standard American as it is the most popular when it comes to our overseas productions.
Be prepared when that opportunity presents itself.
Perform on camera in standard American dialect.
Should you wish to record your work in progress please bring a blank DVD - R
When: Tuesday 6th October, Wednesday 7th Oct, Thursday 8th Oct | 10am-1pm
Age group: 12 - 17 years
Where: Screenwise Studios | 84 - 86 Mary Street Surry Hills NSW 2010
Cost: $275
Bookings: Sam on 02 9281 4484 | info@screenwise.com.au | www.screenwise.com.au
Contact Email:
info@screenwise.com.au
Web Address:
www.screenwise.com.au FREE Seminar on Story and Script Writing! 13 Sep
Would you like to know the secrets to becoming a very successful writer for both the screen and the page, as well as discover how to get your film produced or book published?
You are invited to a FREE seminar presented by Best Selling Author Michael Domeyko Rowland in Sydney on Sunday, 13th September at the Footbridge Theatre, University of Sydney (2:30 - 5:00pm). Michael has just raised the finance, produced, written and directed a cinema feature film titled 'BEING IN HEAVEN' shot at Fox Studios for release in September.
Michael started as an Assistant Director on Wake in Fright (Jack Thompson), Age of Consent (Helen Mirren) and Skippy. He also directed several episodes of the Worldwide smash hit series Return to Eden.
Whether you are a professional or aspiring, this is a RARE opportunity to discover how to create successful stories and have your work produced or published!
For more details, please click on the link below. Seats are limited, so if you would like to come, please register immediately!
http://www.screenstorywriting.com/free-seminar/
Email:screenstorywriting@hotmail.com
www.screenstorywriting.com/free-seminar/ PRESENTERS WORKSHOP with Toni Pearen
TONI HIGGINBOTHAM is a leading casting director in Australia. With over twenty years experience - the last ten owning her own agency - 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.
Toni works nationally and internationally on Film and Television projects, specialising in TVC campaigns and presenting roles for major networks. She is offering you the unique opportunity to participate in a one day intensive workshop for Presenters. In an
intimate studio environment you will be given the chance to practise scripts in front of the camera with playback facilities and professional feedback. Participants will learn practical skills and camera technique essential to the working Presenter, and work on refining craft and talents.
Class will cover:
- Preparation, Voice and Body work, Grooming;
- Maximising screentest and industry opportunities;
- Improvisation, interview, script analysis;
- Camera technique;
- Industry tips;
- An understanding of all Presenting genres (ie Lifestyle, Game Show, Vox Pop)
About Toni Pearen.. Toni Pearen, the versatile host of Australia's Funniest Home Video Show. Not new to the limelight, Pearen is a natural talent and has proven to be a fantastic addition to the Nine Network's on-camera line-up. While continuing her music career, Pearen is determined to entertain audiences across the globe. Pearen has previously hosted Red Music Television, Video Smash Hits and Coca-Cola Take 40 TV. Having spent five years in Los Angeles, where she signed as singer/songwriter with Chrysalis Music, she returned to Australia in 2002.
The Presenting Workshop will be facilitated by industry tutors, with final screentests showcased to Toni Higginbotham Casting. DVD's will be kept on file for future reference.
Where: Upper Level 57, Queen Street
Woollahra NSW 2025 (Ph) 02 9328 6166
When: Thursday 10TH SEPTEMBER 2009
Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Cost: $330.00 including GST
| | | Victoria | Courses | | Courses Calling all Melbourne Screenwriters, Directors & Producers! 10 Oct - 11 Oct
"Paul Margolis's workshops will make you sweat buckets, but the pain is all good and the result is what you're looking for, a honed and ready-for-Hollywood screenplay."
MIKE HEFFERNAN, Creative Director, MAGIMATION, Auckland
If you want to get the inside track on how to get your film from page to screen, then don't miss 'How To Break Into Hollywood From 10,000 Kilometres Away' with award-winning US writer/producer Paul Margolis.
In contrast to other screenwriting gurus, Paul is a successful working screenwriter with nearly 30 years in the industry trenches. A member of the distinguished film faculty at Brooks Institute in Ventura, California, Paul has written screenplays for every major movie studio in Hollywood and was recently invited to present two seminars at the Screenwriting Expo in L.A. which also features speakers such as Willian Goldman, John Cleese, Willian Akers, Hal Ackerman, Steve Kaplan, John Truby, Michael Hauge and many more.
Paul's seminar is specifically designed for Australian filmmakers who want to create emotionally powerful stories with universal appeal while expanding their opportunities outside the Australian film market. Paul reveals why having a good story is not enough - and shows you how to develop a personalised strategy for selling your script including designing a pitch that will make US agents and producers say "Yes!"
If you're serious about becoming a successful, working filmmaker with a stake in the US market, then you can't afford to miss "How To Break Into Hollywood"!
Seminar Details
When: 10 - 11 October 2009
Time: 10am - 4.30pm (Saturday), 10.30am - 5.00pm (Sunday)
Where: VCA, 234 St Kilda Road, Melbourne
Cost: $330 full / $300 industry concession (Open Channel, Metro Screen, MRC, QPix, FTI, ADG, AWG, SPAA & VWC members)
For bookings & info go to
http://www.margolisworkshops.com
or email margolisworkshops@gmail.com
"Paul Margolis is one of the best professional screenwriters in the business. If you get the rare opportunity to learn from this guy, I would strongly suggest that you grab it."
JOHN TRUBY, Hollywood script consultant and author of The Anatomy of Story and Truby's Blockbuster Software
"Paul Margolis is a rarity - a very successful working screenwriter who is also able to deliver the principles and pitfalls of screenwriting in a way that is lucid, entertaining and inspiring. His class is a must - a "from the trenches" approach to the craft and business of writing movies and television that is guaranteed to improve your work, and to speed you to success."
MICHAEL HAUGE, Hollywood script consultant and author of Writing Screenplays That Sell and Selling Your Story in 60 Seconds
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