25th - 28th SEPTEMBER 2008 at AUSTRALIAN TECHNOLOGY PARK
2008 JUDGES
Aaron Marcus – actor/model/author
Aisha Coley – casting director, Aisha Coley Casting
Darren Gray – theatrical agent, Darren Gray Management (UK)
Gina Stoj - theatrical agent, Gina Stoj Management
Jenni Cohen – casting director, Jenni Cohen Casting
Kari Harris - casting director, Kari Harris Casting
Lesley Collis – casting director, Mattel Casting Worldwide
Mari Lyn Henry – theatrical agent, Henry Downey Talent Management
Nigel Rideout – director, WAAPA
Paul Weber – casting director, MGM
Sarah Trick - theatrical agent, Matrics Management
Sue Manger – casting consultant
Valerie Lehman - actor
(All details are correct as of 4th June 2008. Due to the nature of the entertainment industry, the listed judges reserve the right to withdraw or provide a substitute.)
2007 JUDGES
Aaron Marcus – actor/model/author
Aisha Coley – casting director, Aisha Coley Casting
Anousha Zarkesh – casting director, Anousha Zarkesh Casting
Ben Weir – director, Republic Films Australia
Cameron Jurd – advertising executive, AD Farm
Claire McCarthy – casting director
Dan Mackler – director, New York Film Academy
Darren Gray – theatrical agent, Darren Gray Management (UK)
Henrie Stride – casting director, Nine Network
Ilan Gilead – casting director, Mediawhiz
James McCauley – casting director, Sally White Casting
Jenni Cohen – casting director, Jenni Cohen Casting
Kari Harris – casting director, Kari Harris Casting
Kirsty de Vallance – casting director, A Cast of Thousands
Kirsty McGrergor – casting director, McGregor casting
Lesley Burgess – casting director, Lesley Burgess Casting
Mari Lyn Henry – theatrical agent, Henry Downey Talent Management
Melissa Habchi – editor, K-Zone
Michelle Lee – casting director, Lesley Burgess Casting
Nigel Rideout – director, WAAPA
Paul Weber – casting director, MGM
Sascha Huckstepp – casting director
Sally White – casting director, Sally White Casting
Shae Brewster – writer/presenter, Channel 7
Sue Manger – casting consultant
Susie McLain – casting director, Susie McLain Casting
Tim Littleton – casting director, ‘Blue Water High’
Valerie Lehman - actor
2007 JUDGES' TESTIMONIALS
"Thanks so much for thinking of me. Sounds like a wonderful opportunity to meet the Australian talent. I work with several producers down there on features, so this will be very valuable.”
Paul Weber
“I am overjoyed to be attending the Australian Screen Tests in October. During the last two years I have been very impressed with the talent and dedication of young Australian actors who visited America to learn more about the realities of the business from industry professionals. They are attentive, disciplined, intelligent and intent upon learning and getting better as performers. I look forward to having the opportunity to see your work at the competition and offer my expertise about the industry in the U.S.”
Mari Lyn Henry
"The Australian Screen Tests is a wonderful event, especially for unrepresented talent and new talent who are trying to be seen by casting directors and industry professionals. I wouldn't miss it, and if you are serious about acting, neither should you."
Anousha Zarkesh
"The Australian Screen Tests sound amazing, the best idea in years! The hardest thing in this industry for both new and established artists is getting seen by those who make the casting decisions and this event will provide that vital link which has been missing for many a long year. I work with many actors who have had extensive experience in the past but as the years go by they change (like we all do) and its vital for casting people to see how they currently look - I have a feeling that quite a few careers will be rejuvenated after this event and at the same time some new stars will be discovered. How exciting! I am delighted to be a part of this and can't wait to see what the participants have to offer us!"
Darren Gray
"I am delighted to be a part of the Australian Screen Tests. As a casting consultant I need to see as many actors at work as possible and this wonderful event will give me the chance to see some new people as well as rediscover some of those that I have met in the past. I congratulate the organisers for staging such an ambitious and much needed event."
Sue Manger