Successful directors claim that smart casting is 80% of their job. Successful producers know thatputting the right people on screen means money. Yet many filmmakers don’t know how to usethe audition process to full advantage, or how to get the best work from actors. Successful actors know how to prepare for their ‘job interview,’ but most actors are frustrated by their audition results. They don’t know how to present their skills, talents, or themselves in a positive way. Casting becomes...

Terracotta Far East Film Festival showing a crazy Japanese Zombie film at the Prince Charles Cinema as a one-off on Friday 6th May at 22.50, which is part of our 3rd edition of Terracotta Festival,  HELLDRIVER  (HELL DRIVER, Nihon Bundan: Heru Doraibaa, 2010) is the latest movie from cult-favourite splatter film director Yoshihiro Nishimura with Eihi Shiina (Miike’s Audition) Hoping that you could help us spread the word among zombie and horror film-goers through your website or newsletter,...

Festival Launches Speed Auditions. Three year old Dungog, the youngest but increasingly popular newcomer on the Australian film festival circuit, is fast becoming a favourite of industry, public and locals in this rural community three and a half hours from Sydney. This is winemaking, farming and mining country – ensuring spirits are well lubricated, bodies well-fed and, due to distance between venues, well-exercised. Sponsorship by the state (New South Wales) mining council ensures that open...

Following on from a Sydney audition earlier this month that was attended by hundreds of budding actors, ten finalists from the Dungog Film Festival’s Screenwise Speed Auditioning initiative have now been selected.The ten NSW finalists who will be heading to the Dungog Film Festival nextweekend include: Stephanie Bursill, Emilie Cocquerel, Avril Chestnut, RichardCarwin, Celia Kelly, Madeline Kelly, Camelia Mowbray, Matthew Steele, Debbie Neilson and Andrew Anderson.“Hundreds of applicants par...

DUNGOG FILM  FESTIVAL(DFF) Done Cannes, Berlin, Venice and Sundance. Now Dun-gog. Festival Launches Speed Auditions. Three year old Dungog, the youngest but increasingly popular newcomer on the Australian film festival circuit, is fast becoming a favourite of industry, public and locals in this rural community three and a half hours from Sydney.  This is winemaking, farming and mining country – ensuring spirits are well lubricated, bodies well-fed and, due to distance between venues, well...

7,000 people apply for first on-line casting search for an European FilmCampbell Ryan Productions & BeActive are delighted to announce that over 7,000 people so far have participate in the On-line Casting for the Horror Feature Film 'Final Punishment.'Campbell Ryan Productions & BeActive are delighted to announce that over 7,000 people so far have participate in the On-line Casting for the Horror Feature Film 'Final Punishment.' Producer's Triona Campbell & Nuno Bernardo are 'delighted with the ...

4th Annual Bare Bones Script-2-Screen Film Festival Oct 13-16, 2005 in TulsaWith music, movies, dancers, singers, actors, screenwriters, directors, producers, parties and more, it’s the place to meet the next crop of ‘who’s who in the movie biz’. With, actors, screenwriters, producers and directors from 24 states in attendance it’s going to be an incredible time to network and get your ‘groove on’.Plus you’ll get a chance to meet JUDY LANE, Tulsa’s very own Film and Music ...

The 30th Toronto International Film Festival runs September 8-17.Filmgoers are guaranteed to be shocked, rocked, and electrified by Midnight Madness at the 30th Toronto International Film Festival. The Festival's popular, iconoclastic midnight programme is guaranteed to keep audiences wide awake. Now in its 18th year, Midnight Madness showcases the best in sci-fi, horror, and outrageous documentaries, gleefully highlighting the devilishly weird and wonderful. The titles below join the previou...