Screenwise - Australia's Leading Film & Television School For Actors

Despite the agony in this rotten profession, there is much ecstasy. And the people you work with are the cream of humanity. Who else would strive to work in such a service industry, where most of the time, they are to undergo private deprivation and public humiliation in order to manufacture dreams for total strangers in need of them - Hayes Gordon

So you want to be an actor? SCREENWISE, Australia’s Leading Film and TV School for Actors, has a range of tailored classes and courses that are suitable for anyone wishing to enter the industry or to further their career.

Employing only top local and international working professionals, SCREENWISE can help you get the break you have been looking for!

The 'Roberts Method' mixes a strong academic element with a hard-nosed professionalism, aimed at helping actors get the one thing that's the most elusive in their line of work...a job.

The Daily Telegraph

2009
Jun
10

DUE TO A PHENOMENAL DEMAND….HE’S BACK AGAIN FOR ONE MORE ONLY!

AUSTRALIA'S MOST SOUGHT AFTER DIRECTOR!

THE DIRECTOR OF THE NEW SERIES 'RESCUE' and

EAST WEST 101, UNDERBELLY (I & II), EMERALD FALLS,
MARY BRYANT, JESSICA, BLACK JACK and much much more.....
returns for a

ONE DAY ONLY MASTER INTENSIVE

GRAB THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK INTIMATELY WITH, AND BE DIRECTED BY AUSTRALIA'S
MOST SOUGHT AFTER DIRECTOR

FIVE TIME AFI AWARD WINNER...PETER ANDRIKIDIS

THIS IS YOUR VERY LAST CHANCE!

For more info click here

2009
May
3

STOP PRESS!!!

Screenwise Graduate Todd Lasance has won the Silver Logie for Best Actor for Home & Away!
Todd we are sooooo proud of you. Congratulations!

2009
Jan
23

PEOPLE….BE WARNED!

There are many Charlatans out there, so called 'professionals', professing to have what it takes to get you a job - offering actors quick fixes for showreels and quick roads to success...but please be warned! There are NO quick fixes.
Anyone who offers you advice for a price...or a chance to be seen by Casting Consultants and Directors when you're not ready...or offer you a showreel without taking into consideration what you have to lose...then they are exploiting you and your situation.
Just remember, exposure doesn't give you better opportunities...better training does.

2009
Jun
29

Director Peter Andrikidis Master Intensive a roaring success!

The Peter Andrikidis master intensive was an enormous success last Saturday. Peter was warm, funny and extremely generous with his time and experience. Students were exposed to a plethora of interesting insights in to the Australian Film & Television Industry. Each one given special attention, constructive criticism, and invaluable direction.

"Hello Denise,
A quick email to say thankyou for putting together the workshop with Peter Andrikidis today. I felt very comfortable in the Screenwise space and got a lot out of working with Peter in a workshop/intimate environment. I also found your own experience and input into the workshop invaluable-thankyou. Please also pass on my thanks to your staff.

I hope to do further work with Screenwise (and possibly in the future to enter your books and have you represent me! I can see how lucky your talent is to have you batting for them & their hard work)." Monique Kalmar

2009
Jun
26

NEWS FLASH! L.A. Audition Workshop actors will test for American TV Show

The L.A. Workshop was a huge success. Every actor and actress who participated did a fantastic job and the competition was hot! Screenwise Graduate Lauren Neil won by a nose and she will be presented with the return flight to L.A. to meet the Managers and Agent that took part in the selection. Due to the high standards of talent participating in the L.A. Audition Workshop, some students may test for a popular American TV Show.

Another L.A. Audition Workshop is in the offing...so if you're interested in participating, contact Sam in the Screenwise office on 9281 4484 and register with you headshot, CV and showreel.

2009
Jun
11

SCREENTEENS! DON’T GET LOST IN THE CROWD!!

From the School that produced this year's Silver Logie Winner...HOME & AWAY'S TODD LASANCE and this year's Most Popular New Talent Nominee...PACKED TO THE RAFTERS' GEORGE HOUVARDAS

SCREENWISE
presents
an unforgettable

SCREENWISE WINTER HOLIDAY YOUTH PROGRAM FOR 16 - 18 YR OLDS - 'ACTING & REACTING IN THE MOMENT' with SEA PATROL'S - JEREMY LINDSAY TAYLOR

For more info click here

2009
May
15

SCREENTEENS WINTER HOLIDAY WORKSHOP FOR 12 - 16 YR OLDS

Screenwise Winter School Holiday Workshop
Mon July 20 – Thur July 23 | 10am – 1pm

SCREENWISE Presents an unforgettable

SCREENTEENS WINTER HOLIDAY WORKSHOP FOR 12 - 16 YR OLDS

'CREATING A SCREEN CHARACTER' with Sea Patrol's Jeremy Lindsay Taylor!

Students will hone their performance skills focusing on working with TV Scripts from their favourite Shows together with audition technique and character building.

Screenwise is not a glorified babysitting service....Screenwise Workshops are the real deal.

Students will learn from the best the industry has to offer in this intensive boutique 4 day
workshop exclusively developed for teens who want to make it BIG on the screen.

Our class sizes are boutique style giving students more on camera time and
more opportunities to develop their screen skills without getting ‘”lost in the crowd."

So if you are between 12 & 16 years of age, and you really want to be an actor....

THEN SCREENWISE IS FOR YOU!

For more info click here

2009
May
4

Bye Pepe! Bon Voyage

Screenwise poodle Pepe, died Sunday night at 10.30pm. Pepe was 17 years old. He will be sadly sadly missed.

2009
Apr
4

CHINESE WHISPERS!

Well SCREENWISE is growing from strength to strength. Not only are we Australia's Leading Film & TV School for Actors, but we are now operating a boutique Actors Management service called 'Screenwise Management'. Both Screenwise School and Screenwise Management are owned and overseen by Actor/Director/Producer Denise Roberts (Packed To The Rafters, Always Greener, GP). The Management currently represents Axle Wjhitehead (Home & Away), Scott Burgess (Underbelly II, Water Rats..) Malcolm Kennard (East West 101), Jeremy Brennan (Jersey Boys), and newcomers, Helen Atkinson, Gianna Patttison, Meegan Warner, Michael Ossedryver and Kathy Luu. The School has produced talent such as George Houvardas 'Packed To The Rafters', Tabrett Bethell, 'Legend Of The Seeker', Andy Whitfield 'Spartacus', Ed Kavalee, 'Thank God You're Here', Natalie Bassingthwaighte 'So You Think You Can Dance', Todd Lasance, 'Home & Away', Christian Clark, 'Neighbours', Gary Brun, 'Home & Away', Trent Dalzell 'Blue Water High', Claire Scott 'Packed To The Rafters'....to name a few. Screenwise is and will continue to be a major driving force in the film and television industry.

2009
Apr
1

SCREENWISE STUDENT ANDY WHITFIELD IS SPARTACUS!

Australian Andy Whitfield is 'Spartacus'
Lucy Lawless co-stars in Starz drama series
By Nellie Andreeva
March 30, 2009, 04:32 PM ET

Aussie Andy Whitfield has landed the title role on Starz's series "Spartacus: Blood and Sand," while "Xena" star Lucy Lawless is returning to ancient times with a co-starring role on the series about the famous Roman gladiator, from producer Sam Raimi.

On "Spartacus," which begins production Wednesday in New Zealand for a January premiere, Lawless will play Lucretia, who along with her husband Batiatus, owns Spartacus.

With the exception of Lawless, the cast of the series features mostly lesser-known actors -- Erin Cummings as Spartacus' wife; Peter Mensah as Batiatus' most loyal slave; Manu Bennett as a top gladiator; Antonio Te Maioha as Batiatus' bodyguard; Craig Parker as a Roman Legate; and Nick E. Tarabay as a former gladiator-turned-bookie.

"Spartacus," produced by Starz Media, will use virtual sets to re-create ancient Rome. It is exec produced by Raimi and Rob Tapert, who also exec produced "Xena," as well as Joshua Donen.

The trio developed the series, on which Steven S. DeKnight will serve as head writer.