TEXT to SCREEN-TEST [Acting for Television] with Australia's Leading Prime-Time Television Casting Director NATHAN LlOYD together with Eve Morey, Katrina Milosevic, Kym Valentine and Simone Buchanan (Term 1, 2021). COMMENCING JAN 31.

TEXT TO SCREEN-TEST // TERM 1, 2021 // APPLICATIONS OPEN

SUNDAY I 8 Weeks I 6:30pm - 8:30pm I Commencing 31st of January, 2021
MONDAY I 8 Weeks I 6:30pm - 8:30pm I Commencing 1st of February, 2021
TUESDAY I 8 Weeks I 6:30pm - 8:30pm I Commencing 2nd of February, 2021
THURSDAY I 8 Weeks I 6:30pm - 8:30pm I Commencing 4th of February, 2021
FRIDAY I 8 Weeks I 6:30pm - 8:30pm I Commencing 5th of February, 2021

Film & Television Studio International is super excited to welcome to the studio, Australia's leading and most in-demand Television Casting Director, NATHAN LlOYD from NATHAN LlOYD CASTING (NLC). Due to his heavy work commitments (currently casting some of Australia's most anticipated new prime-time shows), it has been incredibly difficult to get him in-studio for the past couple of years, which is why we are so excited to be able to confirm him as our very special guest in the first Text to Screen-Test Program for 2021.

Text to Screen-Test has been facilitated by some of Australia's most celebrated actors and directors over the years. Term 1, 2021 is no exception. We welcome back to the studio Gold Logie Nominee Eve Morey. A sublime actor, best known for her outstanding work as Sonya Rebecchi on NEIGHBOURS, Eve is also an onset coach on the show, assisting actors not only with their scene/character work, but with their understanding of how they live and work as artists within the community. We are incredibly excited to welcome her back to Film & Television Studio International as one of our ongoing trainers/coaches. Due to popular demand, the gorgeous Katrina Milosevic and Kym Valentine are also back for Term 1. There are very few Australian actors of Kyms generation that can boast a whopping 20 years dedicated to one Aussie drama. Of course we are talking about Libby Kennedy, a role that Kym made famous whilst starring on NEIGHBOURS. These days, in between auditioning for new roles, Kyms main focus is mentoring the next generation of performers breaking into one of the most demanding and competitive industries in the world. Kym is one of our most recognisable Australian actors; a true Aussie icon of the small screen. Katrina needs no introduction! We have loved watching her star as Boomer in WENTWORTH for the entire 8 seasons. An incredibly talented actress of both the stage and screen, we are thrilled to welcome her back to the studio.

Television veteran & long-time trainer and Patron of Film & Television Studio International Simone Buchanan is also back for another fantastic term ahead. Text to Screen-Test has been meticulously shaped to guide and encourage students to work on their specific areas requiring development, whilst bringing forth their strengths when screen-testing for prime-time drama. Eve, Katrina, Kym and Simone will work with actors both individually and as a company, assisting students to POP from moment one of an audition. Scenes are assigned to students throughout the term block, along with prep work for each session. For actors who participated in previous terms, they have another opportunity to work in this ongoing manner with our outstanding trainers & special guests. Continuing across the terms 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 also welcomes actors to the program who have not participated in previous terms as they can begin this process, leading to a stronger understanding of the requirements of screen testing.

On the last week of term, students will be able to put their hard work into practice during their screen-testing session with Craig McMahon, Artistic Director of Film & Television Studio International and CEO of top tier theatrical agency McMahon McMahon, together with Leading Casting Director, Nathan Lloyd from Nathan Lloyd Casting. This is an incredible opportunity for our actors to meet and greet Nathan and to recieve direction and personal feedback on their work. He is very much looking forward to seeing the wonderful talent we have at Film & Television Studio International.

SPECIAL GUEST: AUSTRALIA'S LEADING TELEVISION CASTING DIRECTOR NATHAN LlOYD (NLC: NATHAN LlOYD CASTING)

As one of Australia’s leading casting directors, Nathan Lloyd has cemented a reputation for discovering new talent and creating memorable and original ensemble casts. His innate ability to introduce new faces to the screen and bring together diverse talent has earned rave reviews and led to multiple award-winning performances and career-defining roles. With almost two decades in the industry, some of his most acclaimed ensemble casts include Australia’s favourite eccentric family, The Proudmans, on Network Ten’s smash-hit show Offspring; the original cast for Nine Network’s multi-award winning Underbelly series and the unforgettable heart-wrenching women on Foxtel’s Wentworth- a global phenomenon having screened in over 150 territories, Nathan has cast 100 episodes from its launch in 2013. Nathan has recently completed work on the latest season of Nine Network’s HALIFAX Retribution; series two of Network Ten’s Five Bedrooms; as well as Tim Minchin’s highly acclaimed new series Upright, currently streaming in Australia and the UK. He is currently in pre-production for SURVIVING SUMMER; and THE NEWSREADER, with many more productions slated for 2021.

Nathan has served on the Executive Committee of the Casting Guild of Australia since 2018, has been a member of the Casting Society of America since 2013 and holds a strong association with the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

Nathan has cast the below outstanding actors in their respective award-winning shows:

SURVIVING SUMMER - coming soon

HARROW SEASON 3 - coming soon

THE NEWSREADER - coming soon

"The casting is thrilling – Sarah Snook and Benedict Samuel are brilliant, ditto Rodger Corser – and also a little adventurous. Slotting the usually comic Gina Riley into a serious role is a gamble that pays big dividends.”
Sydney Morning Herald - THE BEAUTIFUL LIE (ABC)

"So rarely in Australian TV do we see well written character collide with dead-on casting and tense, atmospheric direction.”
The Age - WENTWORTH (Foxtel)

“an extraordinary female ensemble.”
The Age - WENTWORTH (Foxtel)

"Pamela Rabe is a remarkable addition to the amazing cast for Wentworth.”
Inside Film - WENTWORTH (Foxtel)

"While with lesser actors it could play out as an irony-free Almodóvar movie, the genius of the production is to have cast actors most known for their stage work in the crucial roles.”
The Guardian - WENTWORTH (Foxtel)

“The casting… is masterful, especially McQuade, who has the uncanny look of someone who should have been cast in Prisoner.”
Herald Sun - WENTWORTH (Foxtel)

“A warm, madcap, razor-sharp scripted look at class and common ground…the entire cast is top class.”
Empire Magazine - UPPER MIDDLE BOGAN (ABC)

“Cast perfectly and the writing is spot-on…very funny ensemble comedy.”
Sydney Morning Herald - UPPER MIDDLE BOGAN (ABC)

“….a pitch-perfect cast, including the wonderful Patrick Brammall, a feisty Michala Banas and Robyn Nevin. I can't even tell you how good she is.”
The Age - UPPER MIDDLE BOGAN (ABC)

“Another genius is in the casting… kid ensemble of Little Lunch manages an authenticity that’s vital to the show’s success – and by dropping you straight in the “kid logic” headspace, the looniest things become acceptable.”
The Guardian - LITTLE LUNCH

Indeed, one of the pleasures here is the quality of the cast.
Sydney Morning Herald - HALIFAX Retribution (NINE)

EVE MOREY // THURSDAYS // 6:30PM - 8:30PM

EVE MOREY is known for her guest appearances on PIGS BREAKFAST, HOME AND AWAY, and ALL SAINTS. She then went on to spend a decade on Australian TV soap NEIGHBOURS as series regular Sonya Rebecchi before her characters exit in 2019. Eve was part of the series for more than 900 episodes. During the series renewal talks, it was revealed that Eve would leave, and she pitched the story on how her character would exit. Her heartbreaking final scenes on the show earned her a Silver Logie Nomination for Best Actress and a Gold Logie Nomination. After her exit from NEIGHBOURS, Eve stayed on behind the scenes as an acting coach and mentor to actors coming on to the show. We are so excited to have Eve join our outstanding team of coaches.

KATRINA MILOSVEVIC // MONDAYS // 6:30PM - 8:30PM

Katrina is a graduate of the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) and has an illustrious career in all genres of theatre, film and television. In theatre, Katrina starred opposite Cate Blanchet in the Sydney Theatre Company production of Gross Und Klein, which went on to tour internationally to great acclaim. Her other theatre credits include Secret Bridesmaid’s Business for Kay and McLean Productions, Fat Pig for the Sydney Theatre Company for which she was nominated for a Glug Award (2006), the world premiere of Operator written by David Williamson for the Ensemble Theatre, Macbeth for Sydney Theatre Company, Julius Caesar and Antony and Cleopatra both for Bell Shakespeare and Alive at Williamstown Pier for Griffin Theatre Company. For her performance in The Distance for the Melbourne Theatre Company, Katrina was a 2016 Helpmann Award Nominee for Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role. Katrina currently plays “Boomer” in the award winning and internationally acclaimed series; “Wentworth”. As well as being main cast, Katrina has contributed significantly to scripting and story arc for her beloved character. Katrina was nominated for a TV Week Logie for Best New Talent in 2004 for her ongoing role in the TV police series Stingers. Her most recent credits includes Seachange, True Story with Hamish & Andy and Glitch. Other on-screen roles include Seven Types of Ambiguity, Offspring, Winners & Losers, Twenty Something, Mr. & Mrs. Murder, Laid, Rush, Neighbours, Blue Heelers, and The Games. Her film roles include the Australian romance comedy I Love You Too written by Peter Helliar and starring Brendan Cowell and 2014 Tropfest Finalist Shotgun Wedding.

SIMONE BUCHANAN // TUESDAYS // 6:30PM - 8:30PM

After playing Debbie Kelly for many years in Australia's most successful and longest running sitcom HEY DAD, Simone went on to star alongside Deborah Lee Furness in internationally acclaimed feature film SHAME. Simone has also starred in many television dramas including NEIGHBOURS; McLEOD'S DAUGHTERS; BLUE HEELERS; WATER RATS; ALL SAINTS; PACIFIC DRIVE; A COUNTRY PRACTICE; SONS AND DAUGHTERS, and many more. In addition to SHAME, her film credits include: FORCED ENTRY; PUSH; THE MAN FROM THE HIGH COUNTRY; DOCTORS AND NURSES, and MY BRILLIANT CAREER. Most recently, Simone starred alongside Rachel Griffiths in feature film PATRICK, and UPPER MIDDLE BOGAN for the ABC. Her film BOAR, in which she stars alongside Ernie Dingo, Hugh Sheridan and John Jarratt, was recently released in cinemas, nationally. In 2018 Simone completed her Directors attachment on Australia's longest running serial drama, NEIGHBOURS, and is now one of the regular Directors on the show. There is no end to her talents as an actor, director and trainer, and we are incredibly proud to have her as our Patron.

KYM VALENTINE // SUNDAYS // 6:30PM - 8:30PM

KYM VALENTINE has been working as an actor on Australian Television since she was 4 years old. With over 1000 episodes of NEIGHBOURS under her belt (across 20 years as Ramsay Street’s beloved Libby Kennedy), when it comes to fast turn around TV, Kym is an undeniable wealth of knowledge and industry know-how that any Australian emerging actor would be privileged to learn from.

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NB: Previous industry guests for Text to Screen-Test include but are not limited to: Jo Porter (Fremantlemedia Australia Head of Drama), Imogen Banks (creator, writer and producer of Multi-Award Winning Television Series Offspring; Puberty Blues; Paper Giants: The Birth of Cleo, and Tangle, and Producer of mini-series Gallipoli; Party Tricks; Dangerous andThe Beautiful Lie), Jason Herbison (Executive Producer, Neighbours), Amanda Crittenden (Series Producer,Wentworth - Series 1, 2 and 3), Foxtel's Head of Drama, Penny Win (The Kettering Incident, Devil’s Playgroundand Deadline Gallipoli), and Show Creator/Producer/Director and writer Andrew Prowse (INXS-Never Tear Us Apart; Underbelly Squizzy; Fat Tony; Rush; Farscape; Wildside; The Doctor Blake Mysteries; Heartbreak High; All Saints; McLeod’s Daughters; Ultraman and Monarch Cove); Television Producer Ian Collie (ABC TV Rake,starring Richard Roxburg and US Version of Rake, starring Greg Kinnear; Jack Irish, starring Guy Pearce, Marta Dusseldorp, Aaron Pedersen, Roy Billing, Shane Jacobson, Don Hany and Diana Glenn; The Principal, starring Alex Dimitriades, Aden Young and Mirrah Foulkes; 2013 feature Saving Mr Banks, starring Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson); and Australian film director and producer Tony Rogers, best known for directing the Tropfest and AFI award winning comedy Wilfred (starring Damian Walshe-Howling and Angus Sampson); producers Kristen Souvlis (Lightening Point, H20: Just Add Water) and Todd Fellman (Mental, Bait 3D, A few Best Men); Producer Tracey Robertson (Secrets & Lies, The Stange Calls, SLIDE) and Director Jovita O'Shaughnessy (Neighbours, Wonderland); Television Producer Natalie Lynch (Neighbours); Tony Ayres (Multi award-winning Show Creator/ Show Runner/ Executive Producer/ Writer/ Director and a founding member of Matchbox Pictures), Executive Producer Leigh McGrath (Hoodlum Entertainment); Senior Casting Director of Mullinars Casting, Nathan Lloyd; Jo Martino (Award-winning Prime Time Show Creator and Television Producer); Casting Director Amanda Mitchell (Mitchell Casting, Sydney); and Prime Time Show Creator / Television Producer Judi McCrossin (The Wrong Girl; The Secret Life of Us; The Time of our Lives; The Surgeon; Beaconsfield; Tangle; and Ship to Shore).