Sydney
Short Courses, National Actors Intensives, Casting Workshops, Director Workshops and Weekend Intensives
“I learnt countless amounts of skills and traits at TAFTA that I couldn’t have done without and I’ve used them now and in the past for Tomorrow When the War Began and other projects.”
Deniz Akdeniz - (Tomorrow When the War Began, Agents of Shield, Siren, Once Upon a Time)
ONE DAY ACTING MASTERCLASS WITH PETER ANDRIKIDIS
Guided by one of the most experienced Film & TV Directors in Australia, this One Day Scene Study Masterclass is focused on refining your process, and exploring new on-set techniques to elevate your work on the screen. You will workshop scenes and develop a collaborative relationship with acclaimed director Peter Andrikidis - Director of the recently released Stan Original 'Bali 2002', as well as 'Eden', 'The Reckoning', 'East West 101' and many, many more.
Casting Workshop with Micaeley Gibson (Anousha Zarkesh Casting)
Micaeley Gibson is a Casting Director and Associate at Anousha Zarkesh Casting!
In her session Micaeley will share insights into the casting process, while simulating a mock audition environment. This gives actors the experience of a real audition. Micaeley will provide feedback on your performance, giving you tips and tricks that can help you nail your next audition and answer any burning questions you may have about the industry, casting and performance.
Casting Workshop with Daisy Hicks
Daisy Hicks is an award winning Casting Director whose work spans across film, television, theatre and musical theatre.
Having previously worked at the Sydney-based casting offices McGregor Casting and i4 Casting, Daisy's credits as a Casting Director and Casting Associate include: Tough, It's Fine I'm Fine, & Juliet, Seasons 1-3 of Bump, Joe Vs. Carole, The Dismissal, Frayed Season 2, Way Out Assistance, and many more!
This a rare opportunity to work in the room with a Casting Director who is known for her friendly, positive attitude towards empowering actors to present their best work and her insightful approach to character and script. Learn how to make an impact with your auditions and how to navigate the world of self-tapes vs. in-room auditions.
Casting Workshop with Leigh Pickford (Maura Fay Casting)
Senior Casting Director of Maura Fay Casting, Leigh Pickford is one Australia’s must-see Casting Directors.
This is your chance actors to be seen by a high profile casting director who casts for some of the most ground-breaking projects such as:
Secret City, Safe Harbour, Bite Club, Pine Gap, Hotel Mumbai, Guardians of the Tomb, The Wrong Girl, Janet King, Wonderland and many more!
In this workshop Leigh will help actors improve their understanding of the industry and the audition process, providing invaluable information and insights into the casting world.
UK Casting Workshop with Johnny Ong
DO YOU WANT TO WORK AS AN ACTOR IN THE UK?
Johnny Ong has been working in the UK casting industry for over 7 years, and has been able to work on some of the highest profile projects filming there over that period, including: The Crown, End of the F***ing World, Casino Royale, Outlander, Ascendant and more.
Now Johnny Works as a Freelance Casting Director, frequently collaborating with Faith Martin at Faith Martin Casting!This Casting Workshop will include an interactive information session on the UK industry and how to get cast in UK projects, then working on the floor on both commercial and theatrical scenes that will be allocated by Johnny!
Self Tape & Casting Masterclass with US Casting Director Donna Morong (Morong Casting)
Donna Morong is a respected Casting Director with over 25 years in the business. She spent 15 years at The Walt Disney Company ultimately becoming Senior Vice President of Motion Picture Casting in the feature film division, where she cast films such as “PRINCESS DIARIES”, “SHANGHAI KNIGHTS”, “10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU”, “DEUCE BIGOLO”, “ANNAPOLIS”, “CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE DRAMA QUEEN”. In 2008, she won an Artios Award for casting Ben Affleck’s “GONE BABY GONE” for Miramax which garnered an Academy Award Nomination for Amy Ryan.
This extended Casting Masterclass includes a submitted self tape prior to the session, feedback on your self tape, re-shooting the tape with direction, and a final call back session. Bring your A game!
The Art of Self-Taping with Dave Newman
Work with Award winning Casting Director Dave Newman from McSweeney Newman Casting. If you want to learn how to nail that big audition and leave a lasting impression on a casting director, director or producer book into this workshop now before it sells out!
Casting Workshop with Lou MItchell (Maura Fay Casting)
Senior Casting Director of Maura Fay Casting, Lou Mitchell is one Australia’s must-see Casting Directors.
This is your chance actors to be seen by a high profile casting director who casts for some of the most ground-breaking projects such as:
Secret City, Safe Harbour, Bite Club, Pine Gap, Hotel Mumbai, Guardians of the Tomb, The Wrong Girl, Janet King, Wonderland and many more!
In this workshop Lou will help actors improve their understanding of the industry and the audition process, providing invaluable information and insights into the casting world.
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