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INDUSTRY MENTORSHIP & TRAINING PROGRAM with Multi-

INDUSTRY MENTORSHIP & TRAINING PROGRAM with Multi-Award Winning Executive Producer, Writer & Director Pino Amenta.

A not-for-profit initiative.

Facilitated by:

PINO AMENTA - Executive Producer, Writer and Director, instrumental in the international success of the original hit prime-time series WENTWORTH, including winning an AACTA Award for Best Direction, and also served as series producer, steering the show's creative vision throughout the 9 seasons. Over nearly five decades, Pino has directed most of Australia's leading prime-time shows, from HIGH COUNTRY to HOME & AWAY (current series Director), working with the nation's finest actors in award-winning performances.

ERICA HART - USA Award-Winning Film, Television & Broadway Casting Director.

CRAIG MCMAHON - Founding Artistic Director & International Artist Manager.

An ongoing 6-Week Refresher designed for actors seeking to maintain momentum, refine their craft, and engage directly with current industry practice.

📍 In Studio | 163 Victoria Avenue, Albert Park, Melbourne
🗓 6-Week Program. Saturdays. Commencing April 26, 2026. $273 + GST.

*Tuition contributes solely to the costs of mentors, special industry guests, and studio operations required to sustain the program. FTSI does not gain profit from this initiative; it exists as a genuine give-back to the acting community, providing broader access to world class training and mentorship. Strictly 14 Placements. Link in bio.

#ActingTraining #notforprofit #givebackinitiative #supportingaustralianartists #MelbourneActors #ScreenActing #ActorLife #Casting #FilmAndTV #ActingClass #ActorTraining #IndustryMentorship #FTSI #homeandaway #highcountry #wentworth #wentworththenextchapter #logie #aacta

INDUSTRY MENTORSHIP & TRAINING PROGRAM with Award

INDUSTRY MENTORSHIP & TRAINING PROGRAM with Award Winning Show Creator, Writer, Director and Showrunner Nick Verso.

A not-for-profit initiative.

Facilitated by:

NICK VERSO - Prolific Australian writer, director & Showrunner known for his distinctive storytelling across film & TV, exploring themes of youth, identity, mental health & queer culture. His breakout short The Last Time I Saw Richard won the AACTA Award for Best Short Film. His debut feature Boys in the Trees premiered at the Venice International Film Festival and won Best Feature at the Austin Film Festival. TV credits include Nowhere Boys, The Unlisted, Itch, IN OUR BLOOD, Grace Beside Me, and Swift Street. In 2023 he created ABC’s CRAZY FUN PARK (Logie Award winner & an Australian Directors Guild Award for Best Direction) and in 2025 he created the Stan series INVISIBLE BOYS, which premiered #1 and received multiple AACTA nominations.

ERICA HART - USA Award-Winning Film, Television & Broadway Casting Director.

CRAIG MCMAHON - Founding Artistic Director & International Artist Manager.

An ongoing 6-Week Refresher designed for actors seeking to maintain momentum, refine their craft, and engage directly with current industry practice.

📍 In Studio | 163 Victoria Avenue, Albert Park, Melbourne
🗓 6-Week Program. Sundays. Commencing April 26, 2026. $273 + GST.

*Tuition contributes solely to the costs of mentors, special industry guests, and studio operations required to sustain the program. FTSI does not gain profit from this initiative; it exists as a genuine give-back to the acting community, providing broader access to world class training and mentorship. Strictly 14 Placements. Link in bio.

#ActingTraining #notforprofit #givebackinitiative #supportingaustralianartists #MelbourneActors #ScreenActing #ActorLife #Casting #FilmAndTV #ActingClass #ActorTraining #IndustryMentorship #FTSI #nowhereboys #crazyfunpark #invisibleboys

ANOUSHA ZARKESH – MASTERCLASS | MELBOURNE, APRIL 2

ANOUSHA ZARKESH – MASTERCLASS | MELBOURNE, APRIL 2026

Sydney-based Anousha Zarkesh, Vice President of the Casting Guild of Australia & Founder of Anousha Zarkesh Casting, is one of Australia’s most accomplished and influential casting directors, with 25+ years shaping the nation’s most significant film and television productions.

Her extensive credits include Mystery Road: Origin, Territory, The Correspondent, Kangaroo, The New Boy, Reckless, Ladies in Black, Total Control, The Office, Population 11, Thou Shalt Not Steal, The Stranger, Class of 07, The Killings: Parrish Station, Treasure & Dirt, Wolfram, Bali 2002, Seachange, Rake, Mabo, Sweet Country, Cleverman, Home Song Stories, and so many more, collaborating with Australia’s leading directors, producers, and actors.

Recognised by the CGA and AACTA, she is celebrated for her ability to discover exceptional talent, champion diverse voices, and elevate storytelling at the highest level.

Anousha joins us exclusively in our Melbourne studio for a 5-hour intensive masterclass.

Limited places | In-person | Link in bio

We are pleased to introduce our Industry Mentorshi

We are pleased to introduce our Industry Mentorship & Training Program, an ongoing six-week, invitation-level refresher designed for actors seeking to maintain momentum, refine their craft, and engage directly with current industry practice.

Participants will work closely with Craig McMahon, an internationally respected manager and mentor, alongside Pino Amenta, an AACTA Award-Winning director and executive producer (Home & Away [current Series Director]; High Country; Wentworth). Together, they offer a complimentary approach that bridges high-level screen craft with the professional realities of the industry.

Each block concludes with a leading casting professional currently working at the top of the field, providing direct feedback and insight into contemporary casting expectations. The program includes weekly on-camera work, personalised guidance, and career-focused mentorship grounded in real-world industry standards.

Structured on a payment plan of $25 per week, this all-access program has been designed as a considered contribution back to the artistic community, widening access to elite-level training and industry connection with working professionals.
Places are limited.

Saturdays: 2:30pm - 4:30pm. Commencing February 14. Link in bio.

The Casting Masterclass Film & Television Studio

The Casting Masterclass

Film & Television Studio International has been facilitating Masterclasses in screen-testing and auditioning for over 25 years, educating and connecting actors with top-tier casting directors.

We are thrilled to kick off 2026 in our Albert Park studio with Lou Mitchell, Senior Casting Director for over 30 years at Maura Fay Casting, one of Australia’s most respected casting houses. Some of of their (most recent) outstanding work includes: The Artful Dodger; NCIS: Sydney; Invisible Boys: Ghosts; Ten Pound Poms; Good Cop Bad Cop; Gold Diggers; Royal Flying Doctors Service; Barons; Return to Paradise; Last King of the Cross; In Limbo; Bloom; The Tourist; and so many more award winning feature films and television series over the past three decades.

February, 2026. Link in bio.

A lovely night celebrating our industry and catchi

A lovely night celebrating our industry and catching up with friends at the CGA awards. What a wonderful job @mcleod_casting continues to do as president. The hostess with the mostest 😘 @craigmcmahon76 @dominiquemcmahon80

What a weekend at Film & Television Studio Interna

What a weekend at Film & Television Studio International. We welcomed Amanda Richards, Vice President of Talent & Casting for Sony Pictures Television Studios (USA), for an intimate masterclass with our actors - live from Los Angeles.

Working directly with Amanda gave our participants incredible insight into the casting process at one of the world’s leading studios, with focused feedback and practical guidance throughout the session.

Thank you to Amanda for sharing her expertise, and to all our actors for the dedication and preparation you brought to the work.

We are absolutely thrilled and incredibly proud of

We are absolutely thrilled and incredibly proud of our talented graduate, Zoe Phillips, who has been selected by the Casting Guild of Australia (CGA) for its 11th annual cohort of Rising Stars — a prestigious group of actors recognised for their outstanding talent and potential to make an impact on the world stage.

Zoe will soon appear in the upcoming Netflix series “East of Eden” alongside Florence Pugh and Martha Plimpton, and plays the titular role in the feature film “My Sister Charlotte”.

Having now completed her studies and about to officially graduate from the Full-Time Film & Television Actors Conservatory, Zoe joins an impressive lineage of Full-Time alumni who have been honoured with the CGA Rising Star distinction, including Phoenix Raei (Winner, 2019 — The Twelve; Apple Cider Vinegar; The Rooster; Love Me; The Night Agent; Clickbait; The Heights; Stateless) and Claude Jabbour (Winner, 2021 — NCIS: Sydney; The Last King of the Cross; The Office; The Secrets She Keeps; Eden; Stateless).

We couldn’t be prouder of Zoe and all that she has achieved. Well done @zoe.phillipz 👊🏼

ACCELERATED SCREEN PERFORMANCE. Melbourne’s most p

ACCELERATED SCREEN PERFORMANCE. Melbourne’s most progressive and unique Part-Time training in Advanced Screen Performance.

*Practical Techniques to help Performers deliver Truthful, Controlled, and Compelling On-Camera Work.

*Screen-Focused Immersion into Genres from Soaps to Shakespeare, while Developing Screen Performance, On-Set Skills, and Script Analysis.

*Refine Screen Acting under Industry Conditions, ending with Showings to Tip-Tier Prime-Time Casting Directors for Feedback and Exposure.

You will work with Marquee Actors, Directors, Technique Masters, and Top-Tier Casting Directors, in a practical environment that sharpens technique, and pushes you to make bold, specific choices that land on screen.

We have confirmed 12 applicants for the 2025/2026
ensemble. We require 2 final performing artists to complete the ensemble. TO APPLY for one of these placements, please go to link in bio or email us at enquiries@filmtv.com.au.

Sundays // 10:00am - 2:30pm
In Studio- Albert Park, Melbourne

THE VICE PRESIDENT OF TALENT & CASTING FOR SONY PI

THE VICE PRESIDENT OF TALENT & CASTING FOR SONY PICTURES TELEVISION STUDIOS (USA) AMANDA RICHARDS, COMES TO FILM & TELEVISION STUDIO INTERNATIONAL.

As Vice President and a leading decision-maker for casting at Sony Pictures Television across the USA, she holds a major responsibility for selecting talent on a wide range of projects. Named one of Business Insider’s “Rising Stars of Entertainment,” her leadership shapes the casts and creative direction of major television productions nationwide.

This casting masterclass is part of our ongoing mission to connect Australian talent with the highest levels of screen industry professionals in the USA.

You will receive your SIDES in advance. All participants are expected to arrive fully prepared and completely off-book, ready to work as if in a professional audition or on-set environment.

November, 2025.
Only 2 intimate sessions available.
Go to links in bio to apply or email us at enquiries@filmtv.com.au.

We are so excited to bring you this Australian first, and look forward to seeing you there.

Join us for our final TEXT TO SCREEN-TEST for 2025

Join us for our final TEXT TO SCREEN-TEST for 2025 with Award Winning Actor/On-Set Coach/Intimacy Coordinator EVE MOREY, Award Winning Actor KESTIE MORASSI, and Special Industry Guest, Film Producer and President of JAGGI ENTERTAINMENT, STEVE JAGGI.

Jaggi Entertainment is a powerhouse studio known for producing bold, globally resonant stories across genres and formats — from hit Netflix series like Dive Club to international romantic features like Love is in the Air, the Royal in Paradise franchise, and high-stakes thrillers like Killer Whale. With a fully integrated production model — spanning development, filming, post-production, and worldwide distribution — Jaggi Entertainment creates screen content that moves fast and makes an impact. And importantly, it’s a studio that casts Australian talent for an international stage.

We are thrilled to welcome back Steve - exclusively to our Melbourne studio - where he will join us in Week 6 for a performance preview and individual feedback.

6 Week Program (Evening Sessions)
Tuesdays or Wednesdays I 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Commencing October, 2025
2 Small Class Only. Places Strictly Limited.

For further information, please visit www.filmtv.com.au or go to link in bio.

✨ EXCLUSIVE CASTING MASTERCLASS with THE WHITE LOT

✨ EXCLUSIVE CASTING MASTERCLASS with THE WHITE LOTUS S3 Casting Director BRIANA DUNLAY.

Fresh off casting HBO’s The White Lotus Season 3 — nominated for 23 Emmy Awards and watched by over 6.2 million viewers — Briana Dunlay brings her international expertise to Australian actors for a one-day masterclass.

With a career spanning HBO, Netflix, FX, Showtime, Broadway, and more, Briana has worked on some of the most talked-about productions in the U.S. and is now casting across both Australian and American markets.

🎬 Credits include:
The White Lotus S3 (HBO)
Good Night, and Good Luck (Broadway)
What We Do in the Shadows (FX)
Hustlers, The King of Staten Island, MARVEL’S Jessica Jones and Iron Fist, Ziwe, Inside Amy Schumer, and more.

✨ What to Expect:
⭐ A 4-5 page scene cast specifically for you — sent in advance
⭐ Perform live and receive honest, career-shaping feedback
⭐ Insider insight into the casting process in both the U.S. & Australia
⭐ A chance to work with a casting director actively shaping international productions

📅 September 12 or 13, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
✨ Very limited places
🎟️ APPLY via @filmtvstudio / Link in bio
🌐 www.filmtv.com.au

Presented by Film & Television Studio International - Supporting Australian actors with world-class training and direct industry access.

#TheWhiteLotus #CastingDirector #BrianaDunlay #ActingMasterclass #MelbourneActors #FilmAndTelevisionStudioInternational #AustralianTalent #AuditionWorkshop #EmmyCasting #onscreenready

TEXT TO SCREEN-TEST with award-winning actors EVE

TEXT TO SCREEN-TEST with award-winning actors EVE MOREY & KESTIE MORASSI + special industry guest JANE NORRIS, one of Australia’s top-teir casting directors.

In-Studio 📍 Melbourne

Get in the room with Jane Norris (Casting Director: The Survivors, The Last Anniversary, Nine Perfect Strangers, The Dry, The Surfer; Memoirs of a Snail; Clickbait). Jane has been a Casting Director for over 25 years, having worked on feature films, limited run series and episode TV series. She has collaberated with all television networks as well as with leading producers, directors and production companies in Australia and overseas. Renowned across the film and television industry for her ability to discover new talent, Jane’s eye for on-screen potential has seen her create award-winning casts that merge new and exciting Australian talent with international actors.

Jane has championed many actors in the early stages of their careers including discovering Kodi Smit McPhee, Angourie Rice, Julian Dennison, Odessa Young, Sam Corlett, Toby Wallace, Ed Oxenbold, and Morgan Davies.

💫Work on-camera with Eve Morey & Kestie Morassi
💫Prep scenes for simulated screen-test
💫Perform in studio for Jane Norris + feedback
💫Build technique, confidence & casting room readiness

Strictly limited spots — this is a rare industry access moment.
 📲 DM us now or hit the link in bio to apply.

#actorslife #actingcoach #actingclass #melbourneactors #australianactors #onsetcoach #castingdirector #screenacting #evemorey #janenorris #selftape #actingtraining #filmacting #tvcasting #filmandtelevisionstudio

Home and Away Star Kestie Morassi – One of Melbour

Home and Away Star Kestie Morassi – One of Melbourne’s Most In-Demand Acting Coaches - is back in studio.

Renowned for her captivating performances on screen, including her standout role on Home and Away, Kestie Morassi has become one of Melbourne’s most sought-after acting coaches. With years of industry experience, Kestie brings deep insight into the casting process—offering invaluable guidance on how to perfect auditions and stand out to Casting Directors and Producers alike.

Her coaching focuses on the fine details that make a performance unforgettable, helping actors of all levels elevate their craft and confidently navigate the audition room.

As a highlight of the program, in your final week your scene work will be showcased to special industry guest Jane Norris from Jane Norris Casting—a fantastic opportunity to be seen by one of Australia’s leading casting professionals.

Link in bio.

#KestieMorassi #ActingCoach #MelbourneActors
#AuditionPrep #ActingLife #OnSetLife #actortraining #SelfTapeSuccess #CastingReady #JaneNorrisCasting #JaneNorris #CastingDirector #AustralianCasting #ActorDiscovery #MelbourneCasting #FilmCasting #TVCasting #thesurvivorstvseries #strifetvseries #thelastanniversary #memoirofasnail #forcesofnature #therooster #theclearing #thelostflowersofalicehart #TheDryCasting #ClickbaitNetflix #NowhereBoysCasting #TheSurferFilm

We have been long time fans of RYAN CORRS extensiv

We have been long time fans of RYAN CORRS extensive body of work across film, television and theatre - and are thrilled to host his Intensive Actors Masterclass in our Albert Park studio - before he commences work on his next project.

Ryan will facilitate an intensive 2 Days of script analysis, intention, creative habit, and ultimately letting go - trusting the work in the doing. A mix of rehearsal room focus and practical tools - 14 participants will have the space for deeper exploration of their scenes & monologues.

Link in bio.

#ryancorr #harwinstrong #houseofthedragon #fyp #viral #explorepage #hotd #holdingtheman #holdingthemanmovie #timothyconigrave #lgbtqfilm #queercinema #australiancinema #lgbtqrepresentation

The Bold and the Beautiful star Ashleigh Brewer re

The Bold and the Beautiful star Ashleigh Brewer returned to Film & Television Studio International—where she began her training at just 8 years old—to guide our Full-Time students through an incredible few days of international fast turn-around television training. With well over 55 scenes shot over the duration, it was both an eye-opener and a true privilege to have Ashleigh back with us some 25 years later, right where it all began.

It is always such a treat when our working alumni drop into the studio to share their stories, industry knowledge and tips with our emerging performing artists in training.

#AshleighBrewer #TheBoldAndTheBeautiful #FTSI #FilmAndTelevisionStudioInternational #ActorTraining #OnSetExperience #FastTurnaroundTV #ActingCareer #FullCircleMoment #TVIndustryTraining #BehindTheScenes #AustralianTalent #respectforsoapoperas #daytimeemmys #ivyforrester

Whether you're a seasoned performer or an emerging

Whether you're a seasoned performer or an emerging talent, this workshop provides a safe, professional space to evaluate where you are as an artist—and where you want to go. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect (or reacquaint yourself) with Craig McMahon - a known leader in the business for assisting emerging talent in achieving their ultimate goal with his unique (no nonsense) approach. Commences this Sunday I In Studio I 4 weeks only I $190. Link in bio.

#CraigMcMahon #EmergingTalent #InStudio #ArtistDevelopment #PerformersJourney #ActorsLife #ActingCommunity #MelbourneActors

A heartfelt thank you to @davidrapaport for taking

A heartfelt thank you to @davidrapaport for taking time out of his busy schedule to catch up with @madison_torresdavy and offer his guidance and mentorship.

Madison was selected by David as one of the most encouraging and promising performers during the Intensive Masterclass hosted by Film & Television Studio International — one of the many incredible opportunities the studio provides for emerging talent.

She had the rare and invaluable opportunity to meet with David face-to-face in Los Angeles — a truly meaningful moment in her creative journey.

David is widely recognised for his casting work on Award Winning Internationally acclaimed series including You, The Summer I Turned Pretty, Ransom Canyon, Countdown, Riverdale, The Flash, Supergirl, and Gossip Girl, shaping some of the most iconic casts in recent television. David is a huge supporter of actors in development.

#DavidRapaport #FilmAndTelevisionStudioInternational #CastingDirector #YouNetflix #TheSummerITurnedPretty #RansomCanyon #CountdownSeries #EmergingTalent #ActorLife #OnSet #Masterclass #TVCasting #CreativeJourney #ActingOpportunities #HollywoodExperience

Join Award Winning Actor/On-Set Coach/Intimacy Coo

Join Award Winning Actor/On-Set Coach/Intimacy Coordinator EVE MOREY + Award Winning Actor KESTIE MORASSI + one of the most respected and Awarded Film & Television Casting Directors in Australia JANE NORRIS.

Jane recently cast THE SURVIVORS (created by Tony Ayres and taking the world by storm); as is THE SURFER (also cast by Jane Norris - starring Nicholas Cage). Other extensive credits include STRIFE; THE LAST ANNIVERSARY; MEMOIR OF A SNAIL; THE DRY; CLICKBAIT; NINE PERFECT STRANGERS; THE CLEARING; and so many more over her 25 years of casting…

This 6-Week Workshop Series (6x3-hour sessions) - facilitated by EVE MOREY and KESTIE MORASSI - provides actors with advanced acting technique in a practical, hands-on masterclass format. In studio/ on camera, followed by a simulated Screen Testing Session with Top Tier Casting Director JANE NORRIS.

Places strictly limited and highly competitive.
Commencing August. To apply, go to link in bio.

#thesurvivors #tonyayres #tonyayresproductions #logies #aactas #thesurfer #thedry #casting #melbournecasting #melbourneactors #actorexposure #screentest #actortaining #auditions #screentest #bigbreak

Our Full-Time students had the most fabulous week

Our Full-Time students had the most fabulous week with Trance Mask Master Trainer, Christof Gregory.

Christof (together with his incredible Partner - Improv Master Patti Styles) has been an artist trainer and mentor at our studio for many years.

#trancemask #improv #fulltimetraining ##actors

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