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APPLICATIONS OPEN. FINAL 8 WEEK ACTING BLOCK FOR 2014.

8 Week Program I Mondays or Tuesdays (Select One Session) I  7:00pm - 9:00pm I Commencing 27th of October, 2014.

Conducted by Australian Film & Television icon Simone Buchanan, as well as two invited industry guests, including Marie Davies (Series Producer for ABC3 Television - home of 2014 Logie Award Winning series "Nowhere Boys") the TEXT to SCREEN-TEST Program has been meticulously shaped to guide and encourage students to work on their specific areas of weakness when SCREEN TESTING FOR DRAMA & COMEDY (from Children's Television through to Prime Time).

Simone will work with actors both individually and as a company, assisting students to POP from moment one of an audition. Please see below for a breakdown on what to expect from this fantastic program. Scenes are assigned to students each week (one week prior to their next class) along with an outline on the course content and prep work for each session.

For actors who participated last term, they have another opportunity to work in this on-going manner with Simone, who is increasingly familiar with them and the areas in which they need to develop further. Continuing across the two terms with Simone ensures stability in training & rehearsal, and consistency in terms of the guidance & feedback offered, with scenes selected to target specific areas of weakness and strength.  

The studio does welcome actors to the program who did not participate last term as they can begin this process, leading to a stronger understanding of the requirements of screen testing. In the final weeks, students will be able to put their hard work into practice during their one-on-one screen testing sessions with Television Series Producer for the ABC, Maries Davies, and a special guest National Casting Director.

Actor Trainer, Simone Buchanan.

Simone Buchanan is best known for her stunning portrayal of Lizzy Curtis on internationally acclaimed feature film Shame starring alongside Debra-Lee Furness. But it was her years on Sitcom Hey Dad that hold the fondest of memories in the hearts of most Australians when she played wacky Debbie Kelly. After many years of stage work Simone returned to our screens in various roles on almost every Australian television drama including McLeod's Daughters, Blue Heelers, Water Rats, All Saints, G.P, Push, A Country Practic, Sons and Daughters, The Flying Doctors, A Good Thing Going, Secret Valley, Pacific Drive, and award winning feature film My Brilliant Career (Directed by Gillian Armstrong).  Simone’s more recent fans would know her as Samantha Fitzgerald on Neighbours, a role she has been enjoying playing for many years. She also completed filming on the much anticipated Australian feature film Patrick, starring Rachael Griffiths, and guest starred on hit ABC Comedy Upper Middle Bogan.  Simone is a semi-regular guest host on Network Ten's popular morning talk-back show Studio 10.

Television Series Producer (ABC), Marie Davies

Marie Davies has been working in Television & Radio for over thirteen years as a Producer & Director.  Starting in 2000, Marie worked for half a decade as Producer & Director for the Disney Channel Australia, working as Series Producer in the AMTV Breakfast Show as well as a field and studio producer for Studio Disney. After leaving the Disney Channel, Marie joined the team at Network Ten, producing their highly successful family entertainment program, Totally Wild. Marie is currently Series Producer for the ABC, namely Studio 3 where she participates in all casting for the show. Marie also runs her own production company, Stormwater Productions.  Marie will be taking actors through their paces in a simulated screen test session, where actors will be able to showcase their work in a one-one-one intimate and personal environment.

COURSE OVERVIEW

WEEKS 1 & 2:

From the first class; students will be performing their assigned scenes to camera in a simulated screen test environment for evaluation by Simone. From your live performance she will gage your strengths and weaknesses and offer direct and constructive feedback on the spot. Playback of all work will be offered.

WEEK 3:

As a result of the feedback given and scene analysis completed in Weeks 1 & 2; students will be once again working through a simulated screen test, where they will be offered one rehearsal and two final scene performances. This will mimic a real screen testing environment and challenge the actor to deliver a solid performance within only a few takes, as often required. At each stage Simone will be supporting you with more detailed direction. The emphasis here will be on how well you are listening and taking direction.

WEEK 4:

New scenes and partners will be assigned to work with; moving forward, as of Week 4. As a company, you will playback all directed and completed work while constructive feedback will again be given for the advantage of the entire company to consider and take notes on (this will exclude the initial evaluation recording). The key focus for these weeks will be working on the elements needed to unblock you as an artist. In a high pressure environment such as a screen test, it is imperative that actors have the creative freedom within themselves, which allows them to alter their performance and take on feedback, as offered by the casting director. Simone will take students through a series of practical on screen exercises that she has found helpful, leading to scoring the role.

WEEKS 5 & 6:

Prior to Weeks 5 & 6; students will be assigned additional scenes. This will be your time to collaborate with your trainer and find that perfect screen testing scene. We will provide a large genre of scenes from various television dramas and feature films to choose from. Simone will conduct a vigorous and highly focused rehearsal workshop over these weeks preparing students for a screentest with invited Guests/Casting Directors.

WEEKS 7 & 8 (SCREEN TESTING SESSIONS):

These will be your weeks to shine in front of invited industry guests; Marie Davies (ABC) and National Casting Director (TBA).

The screen testing sessions will be facilitated by our staff at Film & Television Studio International. Our special guests will welcome your show reel, headshot and resume submissions. Your work will also be offered to our guests for all future casting purposes. Film and Television Studio International will also make your casting work available on DVD as a part of the program.

BOOK YOUR PLACEMENT NOW

To enrol, simply REPLY to this email,  ENTER YOUR DETAILS into the application form BELOW.  It will automatically be sent to enquiries@filmtv.com.au, and we will then process your application. Alternatively, you can print this document and send to our postal address below.  If you send your application form and all placements have been filled, we will be in touch to notify you.  If you have any further queries, please don't hesitate to contact us directly on 1800 FILMTV (1800 345 688).  Places are strictly limited in this program.

Melbourne Studio I 390 Clarendon Street I South Melbourne I VIC 3205

ENROLMENT FORM - TEXT to SCREEN TEST (Term 4, 2014)

PERSONAL DETAILS:

NAME:

AGE:                           

D.O.B:

ADDRESS:                   

SUBURB:       

POST CODE:

MOBILE:

EMAIL:

CLASS:

[  ] Monday Night (Open Program)

[  ] Tuesday Night (By Invitation Only)

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

[  ] DIRECT DEBIT $34.00 per week x 12 weeks
[  ] PAID IN FULL $398.00 (GST INC) for one term

DIRECT DEBIT AUTHORITY FORM
This authority forms part of the 'Membership Agreement'

PAYMENT PREFERENCE:
[  ] CHEQUE / MONEY ORDER [Payable to: Film & Television Studio International]
[  ] Credit card
[  ] Savings Account

I/We request McMahon Entertainment Group PTY LTD (ABN 61 133 400 969), trading as 'The Film & Television Studio International' to arrange for funds to be debited from my/our credit card or savings account at the financial institution shown below according to the schedule below.

CREDIT CARD TYPE:             [  ] Master Card            [  ] Visa          
CREDIT CARD NUMBER:   _ _ _ _    _ _ _ _    _ _ _ _   _ _ _ _        EXP _ _ / _ _     2.1% surcharge           CARDHOLDER NAME:           

OR
SAVINGS ACCOUNT NAME: 
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
REFUND POLICY: If you withdraw ten days prior to course commencement, any money paid toward your fees will be refunded. After this time your course fees will be refunded only if we are able to fill your place in the course. No refunds will be issued after course commencement.
TUTORS: All Film & Television Studio International actor trainers are working industry professionals. The Film & Television Studio International reserves the right to replace actor trainers when necessary. Please click here for tutor updates and bios.

I/We acknowledge The Film & Television Studio International reserves the right to cancel any class in which case fees will be refunded in full. Due to the high demand of our working practitioners, current scheduling may be subject to change. In this unlikely event, you will be given due notice. I acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions specified above.

Full name: 
Date _ _ / _ _ / _ _

Please return your application form to the Film & Television Studio International
Postal: 390 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne VIC 3205
Email: 
enquiries@filmtv.com.au

All applications are processed on a first in first served basis.  Once your placement has been confirmed, you will recieve a full week by week breakdown on what to expect from your program, together with further course materials which are sent to you via email.

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