Details:

Screenwise presents SACHA HORLER
Acting For Beginners
Stage I with Terry Serio & Philip Holder
Stage II with Dave Letch (Get Out of Your Own Way)
Screenwise Two Year Intensive
Twelve Month Intensive Showreel Course
Former Casting Consultant turned Senior Agent - Trish McAskill – Stage II
Producer & Casting Director Grant Thompson - Stage II
American Dialect Workshop
Actions in Action with Denise Roberts – Pro Workshop
Home & Away Director Lewis Fitz-Gerald - Stage II
Screenwise Screenteens on Foxtel
Master Class with Razzle Dazzle/Thunderstruck Director Darren Ashton
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SCREENWISE PRESENTS
SACHA HORLER ( Look Both Ways, The Illustrated Family Doctor, Travelling Light, Walk The Talk, Russian Doll, My Mother Frank, Soft Fruit, Praise)
2003 AFI Award Nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting or Guest Role in a Television Drama or Comedy – Grass Roots
2003 AFI Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Travelling Light
2002 AFT Award Nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting or Guest Role in a Television Drama- Secret Bridesmaids Business
2001 AFI Award Nomination for Best Supporting Actress – Russian Doll
2000 Soft Fruit Official Selection Critics Week, Cannes International Film Festival
1999 FCCA Annual Awards Winner for Best Actress in a Leading Role – Praise
1999 Soft Fruit awarded International Federation of Film Critics Prize Sebastian Film Festival, Spain
1999 Soft Fruit awarded most popular Australian film at the Sydney Film Festival
1999 AFI Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role – Soft Fruit
1999 AFI Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role – Praise
1999 Praise official selection Berlin Film Festival
1999 Praise official selection Sundance Film Festival
1998 Praise awarded International Federation of Film Critics Prize at the Toronto Film Festival

In a 6 week Pro Workshop beginning week commencing 30th October – Concluding week commencing 4th December 2006
$660 (inc GST)

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SCREENWISE
A special introductory offer
ACTING FOR BEGINNERS
1 night per week for 6 weeks
$495 (inc GST)
Ever thought you could do a better job than that actor on the screen? Or just desperate to have a go? Welcome to Screenwise. A school established to specifically bring out the Film & TV Actors of tomorrow. We employ the best of Industry Professionals. Award Winning Actors, Directors & Casting Consultants. It is our job to bring out the best in you.

So if you believe it’s time to have a go....give us a call or visit our website you never know...
you just might have what it takes , or you might just die wondering!

Commences Thur 9th Nov 2006 – concludes: Thu 14th December 2006

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THEATRE, FILM/TV ACTOR & ROCK STAR
TERRY SERIO
IN AN 6 WEEK STAGE I WORKSHOP * for beginners and advanced *
Week Commencing 30th October – Concludes Week commencing Wed 15th December 2006
Cost: $605 (inc GST) * a discount of $55 applies if paid in full one week prior to course commencing *

About the Tutor
Home And Away,McLeod’s Daughters, Snobs, Bad Cop Bad Cops, Young Lions, Grass Roots Series II, Heroes’ Mountain, Southwest 101 (pilot), Head Start, Secret Life Of Us, Farscape, Halifax, All Saints, Water Rats Stingers, Blue Heelers, Mozart by Moonlight, Dingles Downunder, Wildside, Water Rats,Blue Heelers, Flipper, Fallen Angels, Heartbreak High, Man of Action, Captive Heart, Law of the Land, Ocean Girl 2, Blue Heelers, English at Work, Police Rescue 2, Operation Phoenix, Embassy, G.P. Belly Laugh, Rafferty’s Rules, Fields of Fire, Rooted,King’s, With Prejudice. Summer Rain, 4.48 Psychosis, Bones. Hair, Running On Empty, Shout, Trafford Tanzi, The High Country, Kings, Rooted, Beach Blanket Tempest, No Worries, Rasputin….

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GET OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY
YOU CAN MEDITATE YEAH - BUT CAN YOU ACT?
there is no formula to acting - no trick - no spin guru for this one
it is about breath- about utterance - about physical balance
it is about tuning the only instrument the actor has: THEMSELVES!

ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE – DYNAMIC BREATHING - are used along the way in this intensive course that shall help to smash the wall!
Don’t be DUMBED-DOWN by productions that just want a 'type'.
what does 'BEING CENTRED' mean? - what is 'STAGE WEIGHT' or 'SCREEN PRESENCE'? what is that 'SOMETHING' that makes you want to watch a dog or a child, but turn off when an actor comes on pulling all stops?
what does 'BEING STILL mean? - "WHY DON’T I GET THAT LAUGH?" screams the actor.why do actors fall for the trap of END-GAINING - and what does that mean anyhow??

FIND OUT with
DAVE LETCH
highly acclaimed ACTOR/DIRECTOR/PRODUCER
(Angel At My Table, Heart of The High Country, Mr Wrong)

CAMERA WORK - TEXT WORK – SCENE WORK – THEATRE/FILM – ACTING IS ACTING! It's about degrees of DYNAMIC. but you've got to get the gut connected first.
BE YOURSELF! Suggested the director JUST BE YOURSELF!!
Ok. But who the hell am I???

Begins week Commencing: 30th Oct 2006 Concludes: week commencing: 4th Dec 2006
Cost: $660 (inc GST)
About the Tutor:
Currently producing the feature film GLENORFUL David Letch has got to be one of the greatest actors of his time. From his magnificent internationally acclaimed portrayal of Patrick the lovestruck alcoholic in ANGEL AT MY TABLE and the retarded creature in HEART OF THE HIGH COUNTRY to his spine chilling performance as the ghost in MR WRONG, Dave Letch is one of New Zealand’s greatest exports.

(Angel At My Table, Heart of The High Country, Mr Wrong)

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Auditions for the 2007 intake will be held throughout October 2006. Because of the high demand for this course, it is essential that you book in early.

The Screenwise 2 YEAR INTENSIVE consists of:-

Two classes per week, 3 to 4 hours each in duration over eight 10 week terms (4 x 10 week terms per year).

Screenwise is affiliated with the Australian Film Television and Radio School, and Screenwise students are sent out to work closely with the AFTRS directing and cinematography students.

Students will cover all facets of film and television drama, sitcom, comedy, presenting, auditions, characterisation, and additional dialogue recording (ADR). Entry is by audition only.

At the completion of the 2 YEAR INTENSIVE, Screenwise graduating students will showcase their work on the big screen at an Industry Presentation of invited Actors’ Agents, Producers, Directors and Casting Consultants. At the end of this showcase presentation, our Graduates will meet with the invited Industry Personnel who will be presented with student details, photographs, biographies and showreels to take away with them. Graduates will also receive a certificate of completion.
All Screenwise tutors contracted for this course are prominent industry working Actors, Directors and Casting Consultants and it is because of these tutor’s and their industry expertise and authority, and the fact that Screenwise Students are exposed to them on an intimately regular basis providing rare networking opportunities, that Screenwise has become Australia’s leading film and television school for actors.

Screenwise provides a high calibre of actors to Maura Fay Casting. The school has a plethora of talented directors and industry teachers who are up to the minute in being able to focus on what needs to be transported to the big and small screen. Their knowledge and understanding of the industry have successfully opened up an avenue for actors to understand the 'real' way to approach their craft. I congratulate Denise on her brilliant concept of aiming for the 'best' industry people to impart their valuable experience. You can't ask more of an acting school. The success of many of the graduates speaks for itself". Ann Fay - Maura Fay Casting Consultants

"Studying at Screenwise with casting directors, directors, agents and top actors who know what is expected from the industry and are currently working in it, provided me with an environment as close as possible to the real thing. So when i did have a audition or a TVC or a Film, I was prepared and ready to play. I don't know anywhere else in Australia where you can get that! " Christian Clark - 'Will Riggs' Neighbours

“Screenwise offers the best training for film and television acting that I have seen in this country. Denise brings together the cream of industry professionals to instruct the students in all facets of acting for screen. I cannot recommend her classes more highly.” Trish McAskill - Agent - RGM

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Auditions for the 2007 intake will be held throughout October and November 2006.

The Screenwise 12 MONTH INTENSIVE SHOWREEL COURSE consists of:-

* Two classes per week, 3 to 4 hours each in duration over four 10 week terms.

Students will cover all facets of film and television drama, sitcom, comedy, presenting, auditions, characterisation, and additional dialogue replacement (ADR). Entry is by audition only.

All Screenwise tutors contracted for this course are prominent industry working Actors, Directors and Casting Consultants and it is because of these tutor’s and their industry expertise and authority, and the fact that Screenwise Students are exposed to them on an intimately regular basis providing rare networking opportunities, that Screenwise has become Australia’s leading film and television school for actors.

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FORMER CASTING CONSULTANT TURNED SENIOR AGENT
TRISH McASKILL
(Ned Kelly, Stealth, Star Wars III...)
in a 6 week
AUDITION TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP
commences 31st Oct 2006 - Concludes 5th Dec 2006
Cost: $660

About the Tutor:
Casting Director: The Bet (2006/I) "The Cooks" (2004) TV Series

The Book of Revelation (2006) (casting associate) Stealth (2005) (casting associate),Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) (casting associate) aka Revenge of the Sith (USA: short title) aka Star Wars III: Revenge of the Sith (USA: DVD box title) aka Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith (USA: promotional title) Son of the Mask (2005) (casting associate), A Man's Gotta Do (2004) (casting associate), Temptation (2003) (TV) (casting associate), Ned Kelly (2003) (casting associate), aka Ned Kelly: Public Enemy No. 1 (Philippines: English title: poster title), "White Collar Blue" (2002) TV Series (casting associate), Mission: Impossible II (2000) (casting assistant) (as Trish McCaskill), aka M:I-2 (USA: DVD box title (promotional abbreviation), aka Mission: Impossible II (Germany), Oscar and Lucinda (1997) (casting assistant). Paradise Road (1997) (casting assistant: Australia), Love Serenade (1996) (casting assistant), River Street (1996) (assistant: Alison Barrett) (as Tricia McAskill), Cosi (1996) (casting assistant), "Blue Murder" (1995) (mini) TV Series (casting assistant), Angel Baby (1995) (casting assistant), Muriel's Wedding (1994) (casting assistant) (as Tricia McAskill), aka Muriel (France), Country Life (1994) (casting assistant)

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GRANT THOMPSON
PRODUCER & CASTING DIRECTOR
of
‘AMBIENCE ENTERTAINMENT’
in a 6 week
Audition Technique Workshop
Comm: Mon 30th October 2006 – Conc: Mon 4th December 2006
Cost $660

* special discounts apply *
Grant Thompson has been a Senior Agent for the past six years with Morrissey Management, Encompass, and Pacific Artists Management. He has also - up until just recently, worked closely with Faith Martin on Two Twisted, McLean & Green and Toni Higginbotham Casting, and was instrumental in Screenwise 12 month intensive student, Valentino Del Toro scoring the lead role in Two Twisted with Jacqueline McKenzie. Grant has also organised auditions for some selected stage II students for roles in feature films and McLeod’s Daughters.

Currently a Producer and Casting Director for ‘Ambience Entertainment’, Grant is currently Producing the late show, Midnight Zoo on Channel 7. Grant’s acting credits include: The Dish All Saints, Water Rats, Medivac. Grant wrote The Policy in 2003, and is currently developing a feature film.

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Don’t rely on your ear!
AMERICAN DIALECT WORKSHOP – with KATHERINE HOPWOOD POULSEN
Uniquely designed to give the actor that edge when auditioning for American Film & TV Productions, SCREENWISE has designed an extraordinary workshop incorporating phonetics and camera, which runs for 6 weeks.

Commences Thur 2nd November 2006 concludes Thurs 7th December 2006

One class per week x 2 hours per class

Actors will learn phonetics and work in front of the camera doing monologues, and scene work with other actors, acting and reacting in standard American dialect.

Standard American is the most popular accent when it comes to our overseas productions, so this workshop works exclusively on Standard American. Should you wish to video record your progress, please bring a long a vhs tape.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2004 - 2006 Currently Voice Teacher NIDA:- Open Program
Courses: Accent Intensive; Voice Intensive; The Presenter’s Voice; Singer, Actor, Dancer
2004 - 2006 Voice Teacher Insearch, Design Program University of Technology, Sydney.
(A bridging course for foreign students designed to
enhance cultural awareness and vocal expression.)
2004 - 2005 Voice Teacher Australian Theatre for Young People
2005 Voice Teacher The Actors’ Centre
2004 - 2006 Voice Lecturer Acting Course Wesley Institute for Ministry and the Arts
2004 Voice Coach NIDA, Acting Degree Program
2001-2003 Lecturer in Voice & Acting National Academy of Singing and Dramatic Art
(Tenured full-time position) Christchurch College of Education
2000 Voice Teaching National Academy of Singing and Dramatic Art
Secondment Christchurch College of Education
1986-1999 Drama & Dance teacher Bracks Hopwood Academy (full biog can be viewed on website)

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PRO WORKSH0P PRESENTATION
ACTIONS in ACTION
Tutored by
ACTOR/DIRECTOR
DENISE ROBERTS
What differentiates a good actor from a bad one?
And a great actor from a good one?

The Creator and Associate Producer of the ABC’s 10 part drama series, CORRELLI who gave Hugh Jackman his big break - will take you intensively through the essentials, techniques, and the divine detail that will differentiate you and make you the actor you always wanted to be!

Denise Roberts is one of those very rare Australians who has been working full time as a professional actor and director in theatre, film and television since 1980.
Denise’s mentor was the great Hayes Gordon whom she studied solidly with for three years. During her 6 year stint on GP, Denise taught film and television for Hayes at the Ensemble Studios for 6 years.
Currently in post production with To Catch A Killer - Denise is also starring as Aunty Barbara in the feature film ‘RAZZLE DAZZLE’. From Jan 2006 – April 2006 Denise starred in the critically acclaimed David Williamson play ‘A CHARITABLE INTENT’ and is best known for her starring roles as the University Registrar Jessica Andrews in channel 7’s HEADLAND, town Matriarch, Isabelle Turnbull in ALWAYS GREENER, and Julie Winters in the medical drama GP which ran from 1989 to 1996.

Author of the Actor’s Advisory Manual, Get Your Act Together, Denise has directed numerous theatre plays, the last one being Lovers At Versailles at the Playhouse – Opera House.
Her 10 minute 16mm short thriller Stairwell, was screened at the LA International Short Film Festival.
Denise has picked up accolades at every stage of her career, including a Chief Glugs Award for Excellence Behind the Scenes, an AFI Award and a Variety Club of Australia Award for Best Actress in a Television Drama and numerous Silver Logie Nominations for Most Outstanding Actress on Australian Television and a Film Critics Circle Nomination for Best Supporting Actress alongside Cate Blanchett and Frances O’Connor.

Principal Director of Screenwise, Australia’s leading Film & TV School for Actors, Denise has just completed Fluffy Farmyards for the ABC with Sascha Horler, Geoff Morrell and Rhys Muldoon directed by Peter Andrikidis. Denise has two feature films in development and is currently producing SCREENTEENS for Foxtel.

When: Commences: Tues 31st October 2006 – Concludes: Tues 5th December 2006
Cost: $660.00 (incl. GST) special discounts apply!
Call: 9281 4484 or apply on line at http://www.screenwise.com.au

You may bring along your own VHS tape to record your work or purchase one from our office.

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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!
HOME & AWAY & McLEOD’S DAUGHTERS
DIRECTOR
LEWIS FITZGERALD

IN A 6 WEEK STAGE II WORKSHOP
Commencing: Mon 30th Oct 2006 – Concludes: Mon 4th Dec 2006
COST: $660 (inc GST) * Special discounts apply *

About the Tutor
Another director who started out as a very successful award winning actor...'I can jump puddles' Breaker Morant and much much more....Lewis is currently directing Home & Away on channel 7 and McLeod's Daughter's channel 9. Denise first worked with Lewis as an actor on a feature film called 'The Boy Who Had Everything'. She was blown away not only by his acting ability, but also by his technical talent...she knew then he was destined for great things.

ACTING CREDITS
(Film/Tv Acting, Directing & Writing credits below - does not include Lewis’ Theatre credits)
Guilty Pleasure, Out There, Blue Heelers, The Mystery of Natalie Wood, Farscape, Ponderosa, The Three Stooges ,Pitch Black, Border Patrol, Stingers Murder Call Wildside, Good Guys Bad Guys, Big Sky, Dead Heart , Naked Stories of Men, Coral Island, Spider & Rose , Snowy River: The McGregor Saga, Flight of Fancy, The Damnation of Harvey McHugh’, Lord of the Files ,Time Trax, Framed, A Stranger in Time, "R.F.D.S.", A Country Practice , Mission Impossible, Target Earth, Police State, A Cry in the Dark aka Evil Angels, Rikky and Pete, The Four Minute Mile, Warm Nights on a Slow Moving Train, The Shiralee, The Flying Doctors, The More Things Change... The Boy Who Had Everything ... aka Winner Takes All, Five Mile Creek, We of the Never Never, Fighting Back, I Can Jump Puddles, Outbreak of Love, The Last Outlaw, Breaker' Morant, Young Ramsay.

DIRECTING CREDITS
Home & Away (Currently), McLeod's Daughters,
Ponderosa, Water Rats, Twisted Tales, The Last Man Hanged

Writer
The Last Man Hanged, The Banjo and the Bard

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SCREENWISE SCREENTEENS
If you’re not having fun...you’re not doing it right!

Screenteens Students on FOXTEL!

SCREENWISE SCREENTEENS is the hip happening film & TV training school for young adult actors who want to make a serious move in to the film & tv industry. For two hours on a Saturday come work with the professionals that can make your training mean something.

SCREENTEENS TUTORS are all professional actors with vast Industry experience such as Denise Roberts (Headland, Always Greener), Sam Atwell, (Headland, Home & Away), Victoria Longley (Wild Side, STC), Dave Newman (Casting Consultant), Terry Serio (Actor/Director), Grant Thompson (casting consultant).

SCREENTEENS who have completed all 4 terms will have their work professionally directed, and edited and presented on Aurora Channel - Foxtel.

Screenteens will be given a copy of this Foxtel Showcase on DVD

Screenteens fees per term are $550.00 (includes GST).
Our next term commences: Sat 21st October 06 & concludes: Sat 16th December 06.
Because our classes are boutique style, places are strictly limited.
Contact: Screenwise Office on 9281 4484 or email info@screenwise.com.au apply on line.

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TVC Directing King - DARREN ASHTON (Razzle Dazzle/Thunderstruck/The Extra) is coming to Screenwise! In a special 2 day Master Class
Having just completed the feature film 'RAZZLE DAZZLE' which will be released in 2007 starring English actor Ben Miller, Kerry Armstrong, Denise Roberts and Nadine Garner - Darren will be holding a 2 day masterclass. Successful applicants will work intimately with Darren rehearsing and blocking their scene on the first day, and rehearse recording it on the second. Because the scenes will be shot by a professional crew, applicants will then, for an added cost, can elect to have their scene professionally edited and authored on dvd.

Please email your headshot and biog to info@screenwise.com.au

The pro workshop will run over Sat 2nd & Sun 3rd December 2006.

Cost: $360 (inc GST)