Hello from the Team at AT2 & Welcome to our November E-News Update
This month we've got plenty of Casting News and Updates for you on what's been cast through AT2 as well as our latest Industry News, Profile Tips, System Updates, Member Features, Giveaways and more!
We love to hear from our Members and Fans, so let us know if you've got a question that needs answering, would like us to include something of interest in our upcoming E-News or if you've got a great Audition story to tell us! Send us an email to info@at2.com.au - we look forward to hearing from you!
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TROPFEST: NSW GOVERNMENT TO ASK 'SERIOUS QUESTIONS' AS INDUSTRY REELS FOLLOWING SHORT FILM FESTIVAL'S CANCELLATION
The New South Wales Tourism and Major Events Minister says he will be asking serious questions about why the Tropfest short film festival had to be cancelled. Festival founder John Polson announced that, "Tropfest would not be held this year due to terrible and irresponsible mismanagement of funds." Billed as the world's largest festival of it's kind, Tropfest attracts hundreds of entries and is watched by thousands every year and was due to take place on December 6. The festival's 16 finalists have already been picked, but their names have not been made public. Tourism Minister Stuart Ayres said he was taken aback when he found out that the event had been cancelled for financial reasons. The State Government contributes a small amount of funding to the festival, but Mr Ayres played down the chances of the money being significantly boosted. Click Here to read more on ABC News Online
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SCREEN NSW SETS GENDER EQUITY TARGETS
Screen NSW has introduced a target to achieve an average 50/50 gender equity in it's development and production funding programs by 2020. Effective immediately, the target will see Screen NSW work towards reducing the industry wide gender bias against women in key creative roles. Click Here to read the full article on Inside Film
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THE DRESSMAKER IS FIFTH TOP FILM IN JUST TWO WEEKS
In two quick weeks, The Dressmaker has jumped to become the fifth most popular film this year at the Australian box office, which any other year would be reason to sigh. But this isn't your normal box office year for local films. Already, the total box office for local films has broken the all-time record of $63m in a calendar year but the spread of success is the most pleasing aspect of the year. Click Here to read more on The Australian
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TROPFEST: ACTING AND DIRECTING SUCCESS STORIES
The fate of Tropfest hangs in the balance, with the short film festival cancelled amid a funding shortfall less than one month out from the prestigous event. It's cancellation marks a huge blow for Australia's filmmaking industry. Click Here to take a look back at the Australian films and actors who made their break through the world's largest short film festival via ABC
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WE ALL HAVE TO START SOMEWHERE
Prior to scoring a role on Neighbours and eventually, The Wolf of Wall Street, Margot Robbie worked at Subway in Melbourne. Click Here to view the gallery of 14 celebrities and their first jobs reported by Vogue
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YOUR MONTHLY CASTING UPDATE
Network Television Series Brief for Janet King and French Kiss: The Art and Science of Kissing Theatre and Stage Brief for The Book of Mormon Feature Film Brief for NEST Corporate Video Brief for Visual Culture Christmas 2015 Online Content Brief for Telecommunications Online Campaign TV Commercial Briefs for AAMI Insurance, Modern Man, Careers Expo Sydney and many others. As well as a variety of roles being cast through iCast Briefs for Independent, Short Film and Film School projects
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Thanks to our friends at Transmission Films, we've got ten double passes to see SUFFRAGETTE to give away to our AT2 Members and Fans - just in time for Christmas! SUFFRAGETTE is a thrilling drama that tracks the story of the foot soldiers of the early feminist movement, women who were forced underground to pursue a dangerous game of cat and mouse with an increasingly brutal state. Starring Carey Mulligan, Helena Bonham Carter and Meryl Streep, SUFFRAGETTE is in cinemas December 26
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AT2 CASTING SUPPORT DESK : FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Ever wondered how to put together your online credit based resume, upload multiple video files or fill out your profile skills to ensure you appear in all the correct searches for Clients and Industry Professionals? Did you know we have an online support desk of Frequently Asked Questions exactly for this reason? We've gathered the most popular queries from our members complete with videos and simple steps on how to get the most out of your AT2 Profile and Membership. Click Here to view our online FAQ Support Desk or to submit a new query for quick and friendly assistance from our Support Team online
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We'd like to say a huge thank you to our valued AT2 member Shane McNamara for his continued support & membership with AT2 Casting. Shane has been an active member of AT2 since 2003!
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Many of our members are putting up great showreels online, which we are happy to help show off to the world! Our featured member for November showreel for the month is Jarrod Hoare - check it out!
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Alexa Prinno is one of our many members using all facets of her AT2 Profile to her advantage! From listing Multiple Skills to Searchable Resume Credits to Video and Audio demos, Alexa has it all covered!
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