Archives for March 2019

Six reasons why you should audition for the Showreel Course

March 28, 2019 by Ashley Penin

Do you want to take the next step towards becoming a professional actor? Do you want to launch your acting career but cannot commit to a full-time acting course such as the Diploma of Screen Acting 10065NAT? The Screenwise Showreel Course might be your best approach to achieve your goals.

Recognised as Australia’s most comprehensive showreel course for actors, the Screenwise Showreel Course is a one-year, part-time course offering students a toolkit for professional screen acting training and a state-of-the-art showreel required to meet the demands of today’s film and television industry.

Here are six reasons why you should audition for the Showreel Course July 2019 intake:

1. A proven launchpad for actors

Students are given a toolkit for professional screen acting unlike any other to launch their acting careers. The Showreel Course boasts actors the calibre of Adam Demos (UnREAL), Stef Dawson (The Hunger Games), Nathaniel Buzolic (The Vampire Diaries) and Matt Levett (Caviar).

2. A state-of-the-art showreel

All Screenwise showreels are professionally shot and edited by our Award-Winning directors and technicians to meet the demands of today’s film and television industry.

3. Practical and industry-relevant education

The key distinction between the Showreel Course and simply paying a business to record a showreel for you, is that Screenwise Showreel graduates are equipped with the skills that showcase their calibre and versatility as an actor during auditions and screen tests. Those skills are brought to you by our Award-Winning tutors. Students have an exclusive opportunity to learn and network from the best that the industry has to offer.

4. Easy to manage workload

Showreel students can choose between two classes over two evenings or one full-day per week. This flexibility allows students to also attend to other obligations during their studies.

5. State-of-the-art facilities

Screenwise Studios are air-conditioned and fully equipped with HD cameras, LED studio lights, microphones, Green Screens and more.

6. Study in a prime Sydney CBD location

Based only a stone’s throw away from Central Station, our studios are easily accessible by public transport and car.

Applications for the Showreel Course July 2019 intake are now open! The Showreel Course is extremely popular and its distinct boutique style means that positions in this course are limited. So if you’re ready to be a professional actor and take the next step, then the Showreel Course is definitely for you. To apply and for more information click here.

Next Showreel Course audition dates:

3rd Sept	Tuesday 3rd September @ 2pm: Book your audition A Screenwise staff member will email you further details about your 'Audition Requirements' prior to your audition at our Screenwise Studios in Surry Hills, Sydney. Audition Requirements: - Prepared Film/TV monologue 30 seconds in length (Applicants choice). - Prepared Film/TV scene (Screenwise choice).
FEB 2020	Showreel Course Commences: Book your audition

8 Benefits to Corporate Presentation Classes

March 15, 2019 by Ashley Penin

Screenwise now offers Corporate Presenting Classes designed to empower individuals and businesses with the means to master effective presentation skills. Held at our studios in Surry Hills, these classes will develop communication skills to meet your strategic goals in front of any audience.

One might raise the question: Why do I need corporate presenting training or how could my business benefit from booking these classes? To answer this we have compiled a list of eight key takeaways from Corporate Presenting Classes for both individuals and businesses.

Foster workforce morale

Most employees are dissatisfied with the level of experience they possess in regards to their speaking and presentation skills. Many of us have excelled professionally by mastering our business, working hard and networking extensively throughout our careers. However, public speaking training is not part of the skillset, which is why many businesses choose to invest in their employees.

Satisfy your employee needs

Nowadays, professional development is something that employees expect in order to adapt to market changes through skill development. It’s no longer a mere necessity. Employees want their organisation to invest in their skillset. If companies decide to overlook those needs, those employees will look elsewhere.

Improve internal communication

Employees are often required to think and work independently, even if their work environment is strongly collaborative. This means that individuals learn and develop differently and are not always focused on the same materials. Corporate Presenting Classes can help improve communication for employees in a group setting. Screenwise Corporate Presenting Classes are carefully planned with the company’s goals and objectives in mind whilst addressing relevant challenges and personalities in the workplace.

Receive training that is tailored to your businesses needs and wants

If you want your public speech training to be effective, it is vital to have your instructor tailor the workshop to your business. For instance, workshops that are open to the public can only provide generalised training due to the highly diverse level of experience and knowledge represented. Corporate Presenting Classes can be as specific as required in order to produce the best outcome for your workplace.

Improve the sales pitch

Sales staff can often get in the routine of using out-dated sales techniques that are no longer effective in communicating and generating customer buy in. Sales presentation training can provide new methods for influencing your audience, and have a positive effect to sales margins and outcomes. Closing new deals and forming fruitful partnerships will help further establish your business as a result of improved communication.

Building greater trust in customer relationships

Ask yourself this question: Why have our customers decided to do business with us? Why have they chosen our product over those of our competitors? The answer is quite simple – they value their relationship with your business. You can build greater trust in customer relationships by showing your customers from the start why they want to conduct business with you. The central pillars of a successful presentation are trustworthiness and honesty. These qualities can only be conveyed through confident and clear communication practices. It is therefore crucial to provide your employees with the right presentation skills so they can become persuasive speakers that can continue to engage your stakeholders.

Build confidence within your employees

A lot of people will dread even just the thought of going on stage and presenting to an audience. Corporate Presenting Classes are at its core designed to build confidence and help people find their voice. Having someone present in front of their colleagues can already be beneficial as it takes them out of their comfort zone and helps them become more confident in their skin.

Reduce stress and anxiety

Many business professionals are often assigned the task of delivering a presentation to a business audience. Offering your employees presentation skills training will provide them with the confidence to perform more effectively in meetings and in front of clients.

Now you know 8 reasons why it is worth considering Corporate Presenting Classes. Whether you’re an individual seeking to improve your presentation skills or a HR executive who wants to book a group seminar, take these benefits to heart and register your interest here.

5 Ways to Master Your Public Speaking Skills

March 8, 2019 by Ashley Penin

If there’s one area where confidence matters in the corporate world, it’s public speaking. Motivational speakers the likes of Tony Robbins or Jim Rohn have shown how powerful and convincing a speech can be presented. They are able to deliver their message with absolute conviction and people take notice of this. It takes more than a few memorised lines to inspire an audience. Instead, you need to prepare extensively, apply the right presenting techniques and how to connect with your audience.

This blog post provides advice and information to those interested in corporate presenting and how to gain confidence and master the delivery of their speech. It is divided into five steps that will turn you into a confident public speaker.

1. A positive outlook can make a significant difference

A positive attitude comes a long way and is directly linked to your level of confidence. You want to get your message across effectively and a starting point should be your personal outlook. Being nervous is a common challenge but one that is quite simple to overcome. In fact, all you need to know are your goals and then convince yourself that you can achieve those. If you have invested enough time and preparation, you just need to let yourself know that you possess the knowledge and skills to deliver a powerful speech. With the right attitude, you can easily improve your confidence.

2. Visualize success

Another way of boosting your confidence is picturing yourself giving a speech before it’s due. Imagine yourself delivering a speech that you are really happy with. Zoom into what you feel made this speech successful in the first place. Is it something as simple as feeling prepared and knowledgeable about the presentation contents? The idea behind it is for you to keep repeating visualising your presentation until you’re able to convince yourself that the actual speech will be equally good.

3. Communicate the right message across

You need to know what you want to communicate to your audience. Otherwise your speech will be lacking structure and straightforwardness. You can practice this by creating a list of 2-3 bullet points that highlight the key takeaways of your presentation. This will allow you to design your speech around the key points of your presentation in a clear and concise fashion.

4. Rid yourself of any anxiety

Once your speech is prepared and you have your mind set for a successful outcome, it is important to clear your mind of any remaining anxiety. This will ensure that you are as relaxed as possible for your presentation. We recommend doing this just before the speech. The most effective way of relieving anxiety is by deep breathing. It takes some practice but once you have mastered it, a few inhales and exhales will calm your breath and mind.

5. Inspire your audience

If you want your speech to be successful, you need to connect with your audience from the get-go. Engage your audience by asking questions and making regular eye contact with them. A great way of practicing this, is rehearsing your speech in front of friends or family members. They can give you feedback on your delivery and make sure that you are comfortable while presenting.

Screenwise Corporate Classes are ideal for those who encounter day-to-day communications with a range of stakeholders to achieve organisational objectives. From presenting at events to important company board meetings, Screenwise Corporate classes help you communicate your objectives with authentic and confident presentations every time.

Applications are now open for the Showreel Course July 2019 intake

March 6, 2019 by Ashley Penin

Screenwise is now accepting applications for the Showreel Course July 2019 intake! We recommend securing your audition as soon as possible as places in our mid-year intake are expected to fill fast. Follow in the footsteps of star alumni Adam Demos, Stef Dawson, Nathaniel Buzolic and many more!

Recognised as Australia’s most comprehensive showreel course for actors, the Screenwise Showreel Course is a one-year, part-time course offering students a toolkit for professional screen acting training and a state-of-the-art showreel required to meet the demands of today’s film and television industry.

If you want to take that next step towards becoming a professional actor or you feel you need to relaunch your career but cannot commit to a full-time acting course such as the Screenwise Diploma of Screen Acting 10065NAT, then you have to be realistic – you will need a current professional showreel to help get you there. Hence the Screenwise Showreel Course.

The Showreel Course offers first class acting training by industry professionals and is a proven launch pad for Australian Actors with careers now flourishing in Australia and across the globe.

Overseen by Denise Roberts (Wonderland, Schapelle, Blood Brothers, Packed To The Rafters, Always Greener, GP), Showreel Course tutors are prominent industry working and award-winning actors, directors, casting directors and technicians. All tutors are accredited trainers who are currently employed and up-to-date with Australian and International film and television industry standards. It is due to their industry expertise and authority that students are also exposed to rare networking opportunities.

Click here to apply now. For all Showreel Course enquiries including fee and course structure, please contact Ren our administrator by emailing info@screenwise.com.au or calling 02 9281 4484.

Next Showreel Course audition dates:

3rd Sept	Tuesday 3rd September @ 2pm: Book your audition A Screenwise staff member will email you further details about your 'Audition Requirements' prior to your audition at our Screenwise Studios in Surry Hills, Sydney. Audition Requirements: - Prepared Film/TV monologue 30 seconds in length (Applicants choice). - Prepared Film/TV scene (Screenwise choice).
FEB 2020	Showreel Course Commences: Book your audition

Five Benefits that Screenteens Acting Classes offer

March 6, 2019 by Ashley Penin

As a parent it can be become increasingly overwhelming when researching the field of acting and sifting through the abundance of information that is readily available. The Film & Television industry is an amazing industry to work in and be involved with. However, it comes with a number of uncertainties and open questions that need to be considered. This blog post aims to provide some clarity and present key benefits that Screenwise offers parents when registering their child for acting classes.

Screenwise offers Teen Acting Classes that are designed for young adults (12-16 years old) who are wishing to gain a foothold in the industry or simply wanting to explore acting for the first time. Students will learn how to break down a scene, build a character, master audition and screen tests through to script reading, improvisation, presenting and devising scenes – all in a supportive and fun learning environment that is shared with like-minded people.

Learn more about why you should register your child with Screenwise below.

1. Screenteens has a proven track record for kick-starting acting careers in Australia and across the globe

Ashleigh Cummings is one of our very accomplished Screenteens Graduates who is now pursuing a career in Hollywood most recently starring in the book adaptation The Goldfinch alongside Nicole Kidman and Ansel Elgort. She is also appearing in the supernatural TV series NOS4A2 on popular American TV channel AMC. Screenteens Graduates have also moved on to star in Australia’s leading Film & Television series such as Puberty Blues, Home and Away, All Saints and Blue Water High.

2. Screenteens is participating in the NSW government initiative “Creative Kids”

Parents, guardians and carers can claim a $100 voucher per year that goes towards the cost of any Screenteens Class (Term Classes or Holiday Workshops). The NSW Government is helping your cost of living with more than 40 rebates and savings including “Creative Kids”, which is all about making it easier for school-aged kids (4.5 to 18 years old) to get involved in creative and cultural activities.

For more information on how to apply for your Creative Kids voucher for an upcoming Screenteens class please click here.

3. Screenwise can assist your child in scoring a film & television audition during their studies

If your child is currently attending acting classes and is not yet represented by an agent, Screenwise will keep their headshots on file and may submit it to casting consultants for audition consideration whenever there is a suitable Film or Television series being cast. Many of our students are now represented by some of Sydney’s top acting agencies thanks to referrals by Screenwise.

4. Screenteens Acting Classes offer your child flexibility with regards to their school holidays

Teens can choose either our School Holiday Workshop, which runs from Tuesday to Thursday for three days, or our Teen Acting Classes, which take place on Saturdays over a period of 8 weeks. Our Holiday Workshop provides a great introduction to screen acting and is perfect for those wanting to boost their confidence and explore acting in front of the camera for the first time. Our Term Classes dive deeper into the professional screen acting techniques that are essential for a successful move into the Film & TV industry.

5. Screenwise is renowned for its Award-Winning Teaching

Screenwise continues to employ the crème-de-la-crème of industry professionals – award-winning actors, directors & casting consultants that adopt an articulate and inspirational approach to their teaching.

Kate Gorman oversees our upcoming School Holiday Workshop and Term Two classes. Kate is an Award-Winning Australian Film & TV actress who has starred in a variety of Australian Film & TV shows including the longstanding Australian television favourite Neighbours where she has reprised her role for over 25 years.

Our Screenteens Holiday Workshop returns 16th April 2019 and our Term Two classes commence 11th May 2019. No audition is required for these particular classes so we advise parents to register their child as soon as possible as places are strictly limited and expected to fill quickly.