This One Hour Free Q&A is your chance to hear from Vicki Madden; Producer, Writer and Showrunner of highly Acclaimed Australian and English Television Series.

In this informal discussion you will learn a bit more about the behind the scenes work of a producer, the best ways to serve the story with your acting, how to stand out and be noticed by executives in your audition, and tips on how to produce your own work!

We are excited to have Award-Winning Director Peter Andrikidis join us for a free industry Q&A in lockdown!

Peter has worked in The Australian Film & TV industry for years, his incredible credits include; 

Janet King, East West '101', Underbelly Chopper, Pulse, Hyde & Seek, Alex & Eve, Catching Milat, Fat Tony & Co, Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries, Brothers in Arms.

In this informal Q&A we will be discussing how to work in the Film & TV industry, how actors prepare on set, how to work with your director, and how to be a story teller.

We are excited to have Actor, Dancer, Teacher and Entrepreneur Jessica Orcsik join us for a free industry Q&A in lockdown!

Jess is the company director of AAFTA - an acting school based in LA where they focus on the ART, the ARTIST and the BUSINESS. Providing Actors, Writers, Directors, Producers and Performing Artists opportunities for their talents to be crafted, showcased and recognised across both stage and media platforms around the world.

In this informal Q&A we will be discussing how to turn your actor self into an artist, marrying craft and creativity, developing your career as a business, the US market and ways to change your mindset to overcome your greatest critic - you!

We are excited to have Casting Director, Actor and Acting Coach Jo Briant join us for a free industry Q&A in lockdown!

Jo Briant has been a working actor for 35 years while also working as a casting director. She knows the ins and outs of the casting process, auditioning process and acting process - on both sides of the camera!

In this informal Q&A we will be discussing how to make an impact in your audition, what techniques you can use to access the real you, and exactly what a casting director does. The floor is also open to YOU to ask any questions around the casting or acting process that you want!

Use this down time to upgrade your understanding of the casting process, and get some motivational gems from Jo!

A multi-skilled actor, performer and Talent Agent, Sean’s developed his international actor consultation business Q&Agent to demystify the industry for performers and give them the tools for success in show business.

Sean helps actors get their materials ready for both Australian and US markets and has even had actors flown to LA during pilot season, landed international and local representation and have booked work during and after his course.

“You may have felt a pull toward being something more. Perhaps you feel capable of more than you’re doing, or you’re feeling a call from what feels like a deeper self. Maybe you don’t quite trust that feeling; perhaps it’s difficult to believe it’s real. Or maybe you do trust that inner call but haven’t acted on it because you feel blocked in some area of your life.”

Filmmaking power couple Matthew and Jordan Toronto embody the ‘Create your Own Work’ mindset!

Matthew and Jordan are working actors and filmmakers in LA!

They are here to answer all your questions on the American industry, what it takes to be in American projects, what they look for in actors, and how to collaborate and hustle to get where you need to be!

Want to know how to really get work in the US? Want to know what SAG/AFTRA actually means? How to stand out in a sea of actors (especially when you head to LA!) How to make your acting really be on FIRE?!

John Ruby is an actor, acting coach and Casting Director who will be zooming in directly from Hollywood, LA! This session will run a little differently, with John providing a presentation for us before moving into a Q&A at the end of the session.

If you are thinking about working in the US, or on US shows and films - this is the session for you!

Welcome to the age of the self tape. Now, more than ever, your self tapes need to be professional looking and sounding. It needs to be simple to set up and most importantly, a process of preparing that can get you in the right mindset to make some magic on screen.

Andy McPhee is an Australian Actor with an extensive career both local and international. Known for Iconic Australian films and series such as Wolf Creek (2005), Animal Kingdom (2010), Pizza (2005), Wilfred (2010), Dr Blake Mysteries (2015), and Gallipoli (2015).

Steve Bisley went to NIDA with Mel Gibson and starred next to him in Mad Max after they left drama school.

With credits such as The Great Gatsby, SeaChange, Doctor Doctor, Mad Max, Cop Shop, Water Rats, Sea Patrol and over 40 years industry experience, Steve is an industry legend.

Abbie has always had a passion for personal finance, and founded her financial coaching practice ‘Free The Artist’ with the mission to liberate performers across the globe from the myth of the ‘Starving Artist’.

James Di Martino is a Writer/Director of Social Shorts AACTA finalist short film ‘Five O’Clock’.

In 2019 James completed the low budget feature horror film ‘The Faceless Man’ which premiered at Monster festival to a sold out crowd. The film recently had its International Premiere at the Haapsalu horror festival in Estonia (The sister festival to the prestigious Talinn Black Night festival).

Working all over the world, Tom Ashley has been cast alongside British stalwarts like Clive Owen, Martin Freeman and Sean Bean; with feature work including Joe Wright’s DARKEST HOUR, the DOWNTON ABBEY movie and Scott Adkins action thriller LEGACY OF LIES. 

Book into this free Q&A to get your answers on working in the UK, acting opposite UK legends like Sean Bean and Martin Freeman, and transitioning into acting from a non-artistic career path.

Rory Okey is a Casting Associate who is currently working with Dan Hubbard Casting, A London Based Casting Office!

Will Centurion is a counsellor for performing artists and a life coach, working with actors, singers and dancers to empower them to develop strategies that will enhance emotional and psychological wellbeing both on and off the stage.

A multi-skilled actor, performer and Talent Agent, Sean’s developed his international actor consultation business Q&Agent to demystify the industry for performers and give them the tools for success in show business.

Sean helps actors get their materials ready for both Australian and US markets and has even had actors flown to LA during pilot season, landed international and local representation and have booked work during and after his course.

James’s decade of acting began at his debut as ‘J’ in Animal Kingdom. Since then, James has worked on many notable productions including New Girl, IT, and The Standford Prison Experiment.

An unbelievable opportunity to speak directly to Catherine Poulton, Agent extraordinaire. Catherine will be going over her career path to becoming and agent and answering questions you have about the process.

Ian has been directing for over 30 years, and has worked on projects such as Doctor Doctor, Home & Away, Playing for Keeps, Janet King, Packed to the Rafters, House Husbands and many more.

TAFTA alumni, and actor, Chris Pang, has featured in many notable productions over his career, including his breakout role in Tomorrow When The War Began, his starring role in Crazy Rich Asians and the more recent revival of Charlie's Angels.

This free Q & A session with Grant Brown is a fantastic opportunity to learn from an Australian director, currently active in the industry.

Grant has been working in the television drama industry for over 25 years covering many genres. Dramas include Underbelly, Janet King, Harrow, Reef Break, McLeod’s Daughters, Love Child, House Husbands, Rush and Infliltration (Telemovie).