Equity Rates 2010
Attached are the 2010 Equity rates (minimums). A useful document for all actors and performers. equity_rates_2010
There are stacks of information sheets and downloads over at MEAA – http://www.alliance.org.au/resources/
Worth checking out or atleast “bookmarkng” for later.
Townsend Management welcomes Rachael Dunstan
TM is proud to represent Rachael Dunstan.
John Buencamino – Scene from “Heat”
A scene taken from the movie ‘Heat,’ directed by Michael Mann and filmed as a screen test.
Directed by Felino Dolloso. Featuring Nathan Bowen and John Buencamino.
Visuals and audio correcting by Martin Ponferrada.
Townsend Management welcomes John Buencamino
Townsend Management is proud to represent John Buencamino.
John has extensive experience in theatre, film and television. John interests include
guitar, percussion and Capoeira. He is also a 1st degree black belt in Hapkido.
Final curtain for another cinema
THE closure of the Greater Union cinema in Mosman comes as further proof of troubles in the Australian film industry.
While local filmmakers find it difficult to get work, and film, as an investment proposition, has retreated from fashion, the closure has underscored the impact of falling audiences.
It is the seventh picture theatre to close in Sydney since 1999. (more…)
Welcome 2011
So far this year there have been several castings including commercials, stage plays and feature films. In fact Muriel’s Wedding director PJ Hogan is casting for a new film also featuring Toni Collette.
There seems to be bit going on. Good Luck.
Hamdan pictures himself as the next Vinnie Jones – SMH – 10 Dec.2010
BOXER Nader Hamdan plans to become ”Australia’s Vinnie Jones” after starting his acting career with a villainous role in SBS’s award-winning drama East West 101.
Hamdan plans to pursue acting full-time when he retires from the sport, most likely next year, and believes his controversial career will boost his chances of landing ”bad guy” roles. Ever the agitator, Hamdan has infuriated authorities and fans with foul-mouthed tirades and trash talk in recent years. His popularity sank after his appearance in the reality show The Contender, where he continually challenged and berated fellow contestants, but he says it has been a deliberate ploy. (more…)
Warning from Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance
Good afternoon,
We have recently been advised that a number of Agents have recently been approached by a person by the name of Anthony Curry purporting to be from the US based Company Dramatika Films regarding a film “Men in Time.” (more…)
Alliance Press release on The Hobbit
Please find below our press statement released late yesterday in regards to our position on The Hobbit:
NO INTEREST IN JEOPARDISING HOBBIT
Equity seeks fair go for NZ actors
NZ Actors Equity says it has no interest in jeopardising the production of The Hobbit in NZ or to see the production move offshore.
President Jennifer Ward-Lealand says that Equity has enormous admiration and respect for Sir Peter’s work, but she is most concerned by many of the comments he made in the statement issued last night.
“We have been seeking the opportunity to meet with the production for over a month now to discuss the minimum terms and conditions for NZ actors on The Hobbit.”
“NZ Actors Equity is concerned that local actors working on the production receive a fair and equitable contract, just as their international colleagues will do. This is only fair,” she said.
“We see no value whatsoever in responding to the matters Sir Peter has raised through the media. Once again we have written to his production office seeking a meeting to resolve this.”
Regards,
Simon Whipp
National Director – Equity
Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance
T: 1300 656 512
F: 1300 730 543
E: aid@alliance.org.au
W: www.alliance.org.au
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