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Home » Archives for June 2019

Archives for June 2019

Four reasons why you should acquire your American Accent with Screenwise

June 27, 2019 by Ashley Penin

If you want to break through internationally or you are planning to make the move to Hollywood, it is essential that you obtain an American Accent. Without it, your chances of being invited for an audition are slim.

Screenwise’s six-week American Accent course is designed to give actors ‘the edge’ when auditioning for American Film and TV. Here are four reasons why you should acquire your American Accent with us.

A world-renowned vocal coach oversees this course

Natasha McNamara is well known around the globe for her vocal coach training. She has trained a long list of A-list actors including Hugh Jackman who has dubbed her as “one of the best in the business”. Natasha has over ten years experience in her field and comes from an acting background. Therefore, she has a unique understanding of the student experience and industry expectations.

Chris Hemsworth acquired his American Accent with Screenwise

Celebrated by audiences all around the world for his portrayal of Thor in The Avengers, Chris Hemsworth acquired his American Accent at Screenwise before moving on to star in major Hollywood blockbusters.

Chris is just one of the many successful actors that have studied at Screenwise over the years. Other critically-acclaimed Screenwise alumni include the likes of Todd Lasance (Spartacus), Nathaniel Buzolic (The Vampire Diaries), Yvonne Strahovski (The Handmaid’s Tale), Ashleigh Cummings (Puberty Blues), Stef Dawson (The Hunger Games) and Isabel Lucas (Transformers). Check out our Alumni section on our website.

Learn every aspect of American Accent

Natasha will train you in every aspect of American Accent including phonetics and muscle memory. She will also help you apply these skills into monologue and two-hander scene work as actors. This way you will not only play the accent, but also learn to embody the character with an accent. Performances are recorded, analysed and refined in class.

Take your time learning the accent

An accent takes considerable time, commitment and muscle memory to learn. Which is why our workshop takes place each week for three hours over a period of six consecutive weeks giving you enough time to perfect your dialect and also provides you with the right techniques to retain it.

The next American Accent course commences on 21st October 2019. The highly sought after programme is expected to reach capacity soon, so we advise those interested to apply as soon as possible to secure their place.

11 ‘DIY’ Tips to Create an Engaging Showreel

June 25, 2019 by searchacademy

If you’re serious about building a career in Screen Acting, then you’ll know that creating a professional showreel could be the difference between getting your next big break or not. A high quality showreel will help you get signed with the best agents and land auditions to those all important career-building roles. It’s vital that you think about how best to showcase your talents in a way that makes you stand out from the crowd.   

While we always recommend against a DIY showreel, we want to make sure you’re getting the right advice if you do plan to create your own. Especially as there are many tips in the market that can be misleading. Here are eleven DIY tips on how to create an engaging showreel that stands out and increases your chances of bagging those career-building roles:

1. Keep it short and concise.

You will get different answers when you ask casting directors how long a demo showreel should be. However, there is one aspect that is obvious: keep it short. 

An acceptable showreel length should be 60 to 90 seconds. If possible, do not go over 2 minutes. Don’t worry about not being able to highlight your complete acting prowess. If you work with a professional video editor, they should be able to help you tell a clear story, in a small amount of time. 

2. Make your reel specific.  

Directors, producers and casting agents expect professional actors to possess multiple skill sets. So, when applying or auditioning for a certain role, make sure that your reel speaks to these skills. If possible, make your showreel targeted specifically to a distinct role, function or skill. 

Athough this means you might need to create multiple showreels, you will benefit in the long run. This is because people who are looking for talents often have a limited amount of time to watch reels. They will prefer seeing samples that are ideal for the position they are looking for. In our Showreel Course we not only develop you as an actor but also professionally support students choosing and producing the right scenes that best represent them as an actor today.

3. Highlight your best work.

In some cases, the old adage “Save the best for last” may be applicable. But for your showreel, you need to avoid doing that. When creating a showreel, make sure you feature your best scenes that showcase your strongest traits at the beginning. If you only have three seconds to capture someones attention, what will you lead with? Impact moments aren’t always necessary to hook your viewer, high quality shot scenes in intriguing spaces will do this equally as well.

4. Show your personality.

Use your showreel to showcase your true personality. Do you have a wild sense of humour? Do you think you are a bit edgy? Regardless of who you think you are, do not be afraid to include a bit of YOU into your work. This way, people will have a better sense of who you are as an individual. 

Screenwise Show Your Personality Showreel

5. Dialect and language.

Consider the dialect you’re using in your scenes. Think about the roles that you want, can you or do you need to show an American accent in your reel? Keep your future in mind and build a showreel that has global potential, if that is what you want.  

Showreel Dialect And Language

6. Tell a story.

Tell the story of your career and leave an impression. By taking the viewer on a journey you have the chance to capture their attention. Bring them on a journey of your career, which leaves the viewer with a feeling of “I want more”. 

How to make a showreel tell a story

7. Make your showreel accessible.

If you want your showreel to be easily accessible by industry stakeholders, you should get it online. Create an account on video-sharing sites like Vimeo or YouTube. The goal is to let people conveniently view your showreel at any time. For example, if a production is urgently hiring for a certain position, you can simply send a link without having to leave the comforts of your home.  

make your showreel accessible

8. Optimise your online videos. 

Add a description of your showreel using keywords that are relevant to you (including your name and anything someone might search to find you), this could increase the number of video views. Also, make sure your online profile is up to date with professional images, contact details and a detailed description about yourself.  

9. Put short descriptions in your showreel.

One way to best describe your involvement and roles in your clips is to write short descriptions. For example, if you’ve made an appearance on an episode of a certain TV series, mention your role in your reel. You can say that you played a supporting or guest role. 

By doing this, industry professionals will know about your involvement. At the same time, viewers will have a better idea of your abilities. To know how to make and add descriptions in your showreel, you can use video editing tools such as Final Cut Pro Editor or Adobe Premiere Pro.

10. Focus on your impressive clients.

If you’ve worked in a major film or television production, use it to your advantage. Working with big corporations, television networks, and popular flicks will really make you stand out. We recommend you use those scenes in your reel.

11. Include your contact details.

If you haven’t been signed by an agent, you should include your name and contact details at the beginning and end of your reel in a tasteful manner. Be sure to use your basic contact information, including your name, email address, website, and contact number. Although the person you’re in contact with may have your contact details, the person your showreel is shared to may not.

These tips are just the start, we have many more insights for you on our Showreel Course. Here we offer a toolkit for professional, and support in creating your state-of-the-art showreel that is required to meet the demands of today’s film and television industry. 

Take control of your career and build a showreel that inspires, delights and excites.  

To apply for the Showreel course apply here today or call 02 9281 4484 for more information. 


Next Showreel Course audition dates:

JAN - JULY 2021Online Audition are being held for the Screenwise Showreel Course July 2021 Intake Book your online audition here.

Please select 'Showreel Course' then 'Showreel Course Online Audition - July 2021 Intake' in the application form and a Screenwise staff member will coordinate with you after completion of the application form to schedule a suitable audition time.

Your audition will consist of:
- Prepared Film/TV monologue 30 seconds in length (Applicants choice)
- Prepared Film/TV scene (Provided by Screenwise)

Auditions are delivered via Zoom - an easy to use, reliable online platform for video and audio conferencing, collaboration, chat, and webinars across mobile devices and desktops.

Audition preparation material will be emailed to you after successful submission of your application.
July 2021Showreel Course July 2021 Intake Commences

Meet Showreel Course Graduate Anna Lindner

June 5, 2019 by Ashley Penin

Thinking of applying for the upcoming Showreel Course intake? Showreel graduate Anna Lindner provides a snapshot of what to expect from this highly acclaimed program. Our Showreel Course graduates reflect on their time in our studios and the many experiences at Screenwise that they will carry with them throughout their careers in the Film and Television Industry.


Q: What attracted you to study at Screenwise?

The Screenwise Showreel Course provided a safe, structured & professional learning environment for me to fine-tune my screen technique and deepen my practice as an actor. Screenwise has helped to instil the self-discipline and confidence in my work that I have been seeking.

Q: How has it been working with the tutors and staff at Screenwise?

The great thing about tutors at Screenwise is that they’re actively working and engaged in Australia’s TV & Film industry. They come to you with a wealth of practical guidance, knowledge and personal experience. Each tutor creates a safe and unique environment in which to play, explore and be both vulnerable & empowered, which is imperative for any committed actor.

I thoroughly appreciate the staff approach at Screenwise; their expectation is nothing less than absolute professionalism from their students – the exact same standards required of any actor in the professional realm. In return, you will receive guidance, support, understanding and lovely smiles every time you step through that door.

Q: Highlight of studying at Screenwise so far?

I had the privilege of working with two of Australia’s great female artists, Rachael Blake and Rhondda Findleton. Being in the room with them has taught me a great number of things; honesty, irreverence and humour to name just a few. Their guidance has granted me a true sense of ownership of what I offer as an actor, as an artist and as a woman; to be utterly unapologetic within my skin, my voice, my eyes and uncompromising in my eternal pursuit of exploring what my ‘best’ can be.

Q: If you can sum up the Showreel Course in one word what would it be?

Rewarding!

The Showreel Course is a one-year, part-time program 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.

To apply for the Showreel course apply here today or call 02 9281 4484 for more information.

Next Showreel Course audition dates:

JAN - JULY 2021Online Audition are being held for the Screenwise Showreel Course July 2021 Intake Book your online audition here.

Please select 'Showreel Course' then 'Showreel Course Online Audition - July 2021 Intake' in the application form and a Screenwise staff member will coordinate with you after completion of the application form to schedule a suitable audition time.

Your audition will consist of:
- Prepared Film/TV monologue 30 seconds in length (Applicants choice)
- Prepared Film/TV scene (Provided by Screenwise)

Auditions are delivered via Zoom - an easy to use, reliable online platform for video and audio conferencing, collaboration, chat, and webinars across mobile devices and desktops.

Audition preparation material will be emailed to you after successful submission of your application.
July 2021Showreel Course July 2021 Intake Commences

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