Screenwise

Screenwise is Australia’s leading film and TV acting school and is based in the Sydney suburb of Surry Hills. It is a privately owned school founded by an Australian Actress Denise Roberts. Screenwise is located around the corner from Sydney Central Station.

History

Established in 2000 Screenwise first opened its doors in Crows Nest with 11 students and one tutor.

Admission

Admission into the National Screenwise Institute’s 2 Year Intensive and Showreel courses are highly competitive with only 24 applicants accepted out of 100’s each year. The short courses that run every 7 weeks are much easier to get in to, although an audition is still a prerequisite.Screenwise graduates have gone on to perform on national and international levels and are well sought after by Producers and Casting Directors.

Facilities

In May 2001 Screenwise moved from it’s Crows Nest location to a three storey terrace house formerly King & Zarkesh Casting Offices in Paddington and in 2005 Screenwise found it’s new home in Sydney’s creative hub of Surry Hills. These facilities include three large studios equipped with a Green Screen.

Courses

Full time and long term courses at Screenwise include:• Full time 2 Year Diploma• Part time 2 Year Intensive• Part time 12 Month Showreel CourseShort CoursesScreenwise also offers a variety of short courses which commence every 7 weeks throughout the year. They cater to all levels of experience from complete novices to advanced professionals.

Tutors

Screenwise only employs current working Australian and International Actors, Directors, Producers and Casting Consultants. Below is the list of tutors who have taught at Screenwise:Overseen by Denise Roberts, the teaching staff includes actors of the calibre of Victoria Longley, Tina Bursill, Steve Bastoni, Kristian Schmid, Malcolm Frawley, Philip Holder, Kieran Darcy-Smith, Alan Flower, Susan Prior, Malcolm Kennard, Terry Serio, Philip Holder, Roxane Wilson, Di Smith, Moira McLean, Katherine Hopwood-Poulson, Grant Bowler, Steve Rodgers and Colin Friels, with prominent reputable directors which include Peter Andrikidis, Lewis Fitz-Gerald, Bill Hughes, Tony Tilse, Dan Krige, Dean Francis, Stephen Wallace, Darren Ashton, Sam Atwell, and Chris Martin-Jones who are currently employed in film or television; as well as selected Casting Consultants and Agents.

Alumni

Notable students and graduates from Screenwise include: Chris Hemsworth, Isabel Lucas, Christian Clark, Ed Kavalee, Amber L’Estrange, Samantha Noble, Gary Brun, Todd Lasance, Andy Whitfield, George Houvardas, Krystal Forscutt, Tabrett Bethell, Israel Cannon, Trent Dalzell, Harry Pavlidis, Valentino del Toro, Brynn Loosemore, Natalie Bassingthwaite and Matt Levett.

External links

Australia’s Leading Film and TV Schools for Actors. Screenwise Official Website - [http://www.screenwise.com.au]
Screenwise on Myspace [http://www.myspace.com/screenwise]
Principal Director Denise Roberts [http://www.myspace.com/deniser0berts]