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Film & Television Studio International

Film & Television Studio International

Training screen actors

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Andy Portelli

“I’ve now trained at Film & TV studios for the last year and a half. Both studying the fulltime course and 8 week Text to screen programs, I’ve learnt invaluable skills from working professional trainers and mentors. Not only has this institution provided me with key skills and knowledge, they’ve also allowed me to showcase my skills to various directors and casting directors within the Australian Film and TV industry. The faculty are warm and approachable whilst always providing a helping hand when needed. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to further their acting skills and career.”


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🎬 TEXT TO SCREEN-TEST A Workshop Series with Ac 🎬 TEXT TO SCREEN-TEST
A Workshop Series with Acclaimed Actor KESTIE MORASSI (Home & Away, Wolf Creek, Satisfaction, Underbelly; Black Snow)
With Special Guest: NATHAN LLOYD
Renowned Prime-Time Casting Director | Multi-Award Winner (The Newsreader; Love Me; Fake; High Country; Wentworth; Five Bedrooms; Upright).

6-Week Intensive Workshop Series
(6 x 3-Hour Sessions | 18 Contact Hours)
Mondays | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Commencing May 26, 2025
Delivered In-Studio | On-Camera

Designed for committed actors seeking to elevate their screen performance, this advanced workshop offers a dynamic blend of technique, practical exploration, and professional insight.

Led by award-winning actor Kestie Morassi, participants will engage in a comprehensive, hands-on training environment that transitions from script analysis to screen-ready performance.

The series culminates in a professional-level simulated screen test session, conducted in studio with one of Australia’s most respected Film & Television Casting Directors, Nathan Lloyd.

Refine your craft. Deepen your presence. Perform with purpose. Link in bio.
Some of our Full-Time 2025 Cohort getting ready to Some of our Full-Time 2025 Cohort getting ready to shoot Period Drama this morning. They have been working on Pride & Prejudice and The Great.  Doing some amazing work with their sublime Period trainer Danielle Carter.  One of the many genres our emerging artists work on throughout this 30-week program. 

#fulltimeprogram #australianfirst #actinginfilm #actingintelevision #perioddrama #thegreat #prideandpredjudice #melbourneactors #traininganddevelopment #trainingmotivation #chekhov #genres #emergingartists #tellingstories #storytellers #actors #filmtvstudiointernational
In addition to the Masterclass in TRUTH “The Bat In addition to the Masterclass in TRUTH “The Batson Technique // Ex-er Actor” with Susan Batson and Carl Ford, the most encouraging artist will be awarded:

💫 $1000 Airline Voucher to put towards a return flight to New York City
💫 In person meet and greet and further intensive training at Susan Batson Studios in New York City
💫 $1000 Tuition credit at Film & Television Studio International

🇺🇸Best of luck to our participants. Link in bio. 

#actorsmasterclass #masterclassintruth #newyorkcity #susanbatsonstudios #mostencouragingartist #methodmothertothestars #actors #batsontechnique #australianactors #trainingmotivation #carlford #susanbatson #scenework #monologues #auditions #emergingactors #workingactors
Artistic Director Craig McMahon talks to Susan Bat Artistic Director Craig McMahon talks to Susan Batson about her most inspirational students.

Susan Batson, Carl Ford and Craig McMahon will be facilitating a Weekend Masterclass in TRUTH - from New York City to Melbourne. Exclusive to Film & Television Studio International. Link in bio.

#filmtvstudiointernational #susanbatsonstudios #craigmcmahon #susanbatson #carlford #masterclass #actors #actorstraining #truth #oscarawards #academyawardwinner #bafta #nicolekidman #tomcruise #juliettebinoche #ladygaga #violadavis #oprahwinfrey
Artistic Director Craig McMahon talks to Legendary Artistic Director Craig McMahon talks to Legendary Acting Coach Susan Batson at Susan Batson Studios in New York City about the Greats who taught and Influenced her - now one of the most in demand acting coaches in the world: Herbert Berghof, Uta Hagen & Lee Strasberg.

Susan Batson joins us this weekend for a Melbourne and New York co-pro Actors Masterclass. Link in bio.

#filmtvstudiointernational #susanbatsonstudios #newyorkcity #leestrasberg #herbertberghof #utahagen #actors #trainingmotivation #masterclass #craigmcmahon #susanbatson #carlford #truth
Australia's Leading Prime-Time Casting Director Na Australia's Leading Prime-Time Casting Director Nathan Lloyd Casting comes Exclusively to Film & Television Studio International.

Nathan is a multi Award Winning (5 Time AACTA for Best Casting), Casting Director with over two decades in the industry. He is a huge supporter of emerging and established artists and we thrilled to welcome him.

Projects coming up include: Goolagong (currently casting); The Runner (Starring Owen Wilson // in production); Bear Country (Starring Russell Crowe); and many more.

Some of his most acclaimed ensemble casts include Safe Home; The Newsreader; Surviving Summer; High Country; Windcatcher; Queen of Oz; Sleeping Dogs; Love Me; In our Blood; Upright; Summer Love; Five Bedrooms; Harrow (S3); Halifax: Retributions; Wentworth; A Perfect Pairing (Netflix); Christmas on the Farm (Stan); All my Friends are Racist; The Cry; My Life is Murder; Back in Very Small Business; Romper Stomper (The Series); Sisters; Offspring; True Story with Hamish & Andy; Little Lunch; The Beautiful Lie; Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries (S3); Dance Academy: The Comeback; Please Like Me; Upper Middle Bogan; Newtons Law; Get Bracken’; Tomorrow when the War Began; Now Add Honey; Party Tricks; Where the Wild Things Are; Dance Academy; Howzat! Kerry Packers War; Tangle; Underbelly; Mr and Mrs Murder; The King (The Story of Graham Kennedy); Sisters of War; Rush; Satisfaction; Killing Time and many more.

TEXT TO SCREEN is facilitated by Award Winning Actors KESTIE MORASSI and NICHOLAS COGHLAN. Nathan will join us as our very special guest in Week 6. It doesn’t get any better than this.

To enrol, Link in bio.
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IT’S TIME TO PUT YOUR MENTAL HEALTH FIRST (our # IT’S TIME TO PUT YOUR MENTAL HEALTH FIRST (our #1 priority at Film & Television Studio International). 

Your mental health is central to your wellbeing. In this comprehensive seminar, backed by the latest research and insights from mental health experts and advocates, TED Keynote Speaker & Published Author NICK BRACKS gives you the simple strategies and practical tools to help build positive habits that lead to lasting improvements.

Looking after your mental health is one of the most important things you can do as an artist - especially in 2025 and beyond.  Move your Mind shares the small gradual lifestyle changes to help you achieve real and noticeable results.

This seminar is exclusive to Film & Television Studio International, and is completely FREE OF CHARGE.

📍May 31, 2025 // Live from New York City
Please go to our link in bio to book your placement. 

#moveyourmind #nickbracks #mentalhealthawareness #lifeline #beyondblue #healthymindsetforlife #healthymindsetforactors #ted #tedtalks #artists #mindfulness #freeseminar #givingback #artisticcommunity
We are so excited to present this online Sydney/Me We are so excited to present this online Sydney/Melbourne co-pro with Casting Director Leigh Pickford (Maura Fay Casting - Sydney) and Film & Television Studio International - Melbourne. 

Leigh Pickford (Casting Director of CBS America & Paramount+ Australia’s Hit International Television Series NCIS: SYDNEY; GOOD COP BAD COP; LAST KING OF THE CROSS; TEN POUND POMS; THE ARTFUL DODGER; THE TOURIST & so many more) will facilitate this session, focusing on Online Audition Techniques / Self-Taping & chemistry reads, followed by a Q&A. 

Leigh will be joined by Artistic Director Craig McMahon & Award Winning Actor, Kestie Morassi.  This session is BOOKED OUT but we will keep you posted on our next online “Audition Process” with Leigh Pickford 💫

🎬Go to our link in bio for more opportunities coming up at the studio.
JOIN US for a detailed industry session where part JOIN US for a detailed industry session where participants will have the opportunity (Free of Charge) to hear first-hand about upcoming production in Australia, Casting Opportunities, a review of your online profile and a general critique of your work, in an on-camera workshop with playback in studio. SIDES/Scenes provided on the day.

This is an excellent networking opportunity and a fabulous way to plan for 2025 and beyond (Australian & USA Market).

📍Melbourne Studio. 
April 26 // 12pm-4pm

💫To book, go to link in bio or visit www.filmtv.com.au.  We look forward to seeing you there.

#freeindustryevent #actors #melbourneactors #actingindustry #oncamera #talent #performingartists #awardwinningactors #australiansinfilm #australiansintelevision #filmvic #screenaustralia
Film & Television Studio International, in conjunc Film & Television Studio International, in conjunction with SUSAN BATSON STUDIOS NYC, is thrilled to present this wonderful opportunity:

In ADDITION to the 2-Day INTENSIVE BATSON TECHNIQUE MASTERCLASS, Susan Batson and Carl Ford will select one participant as the most encouraging emerging artist, who will be awarded the following:

💫$1000.00 travel voucher towards a return trip to New York City.
💫A meet and greet in person, and further training at Susan Batson Studios in New York City with Susan Batson and Carl Ford.
💫$1000.00 voucher to spend on further education at Film & Television Studio International (excluding Masterclasses).

Susan Batson, the creator of the Batson Technique, is one of the most sought-after acting coaches in the world. As the personal coach to Nicole Kidman, Lady Gaga, Juliette Binoche, Viola Davis, and many other Academy Award-winning actors, Susan has built a reputation for helping performers access profound emotional truths and deliver transformative performances. Her groundbreaking work is featured in her acclaimed book, “Truth: Personas, Needs, and Flaws”, which explores the process of unlocking deep emotional layers to create truly authentic characters. 
 
Strictly Limited Placements.
Link in bio. 

#academyswards  #goldenglobeawards #baftaswards #primetimeemmys #saagawards #criticschoiceawards #peopleschoiceawards #susanbatson #carlford #batsontechnique #filmtvstudiointernational #newyorkcity #melbourne
After Winning one of the most prestigious Short Fi After Winning one of the most prestigious Short Film Festivals in the world for his film “Unspoken”, Actor/Director Damian Walshe-Howling (Last King of the Cross; Janet King; Jack Irish; Underbelly; Thou Shalt Not Steal; Just a Farmer; Darklands; Bite Club; and so many more) is back in Melbourne briefly and will be directing our upcoming Showreel Intensive Program.

Shot on Location with our award-winning professional DOP & crew @cinestudios - places are strictly limited.

Commences Sunday 11th of May. Get onto it 🎥
Link in bio.

#showreel #onlocation #professionalshoot #melbourneactors #essentialtools #actorpromotion #emergingperformers #selfpromotion
Getting settled in for the night. Just about to ki Getting settled in for the night. Just about to kick off…and get stuck into some scene work with Kestie Morassi✨ 🎬
#texttoscreentest #oncamera #screentesting #instudio #melbourneactors #sides
A super successful industry event appreciated by a A super successful industry event appreciated by all! A huge “thank-you” to Tony Ayres for sharing his time and knowledge with this wonderful group of emerging actors, writers, directors and producers.

Supporting our industry is imperative to keep it alive here in Australia, where we always tell captivating stories.  THE SURVIVORS, executive produced, produced and adapted for the screen by Tony Ayres Productions will be released on Netflix in 2025.

A shout out to our fabulous photographer @ashley_sawko who cut half the class out of this photo 📸😂 Love your work Ashley 😜
We look forward to welcoming EVE MOREY back next w We look forward to welcoming EVE MOREY back next week.  Actor, NIDA Graduate, Gold Logie Nominee and On-Set Intimacy coach, with thousands of hours of television under her belt, Eve has been a much loved mentor and trainer at Film & Television Studio International for well over a decade.  She is one of many incredible active performing artists residing in studio over the next few weeks 🎬💫

#shayda #neighbours #actors #traininganddevelopment #onset🎬
We had the divine Jane Harber in studio this week, We had the divine Jane Harber in studio this week, mentoring our Full-Time Students. Her humour, intelligence, and energy was a breath of fresh air. Thank-you @janeharber ✨We can't wait to have you back in studio. #fulltimeprogram #practicalaesthetics #thefamilynextdoor #thenewsreader #inlimbo #offspring #summerlove #sleepingdogs #foe #informer3838 #themoodys
🎬 Want to stand out in your next online auditio 🎬 Want to stand out in your next online audition? 🌟
Join Kestie Morassi and special guest Leigh Pickford for an exclusive program Text-to-Screen-Test, starting next week! 🎥✨
Learn insider tips on how to shine virtually, master your self-tape, and stand out in a competitive field. 📲💡

Don't miss this opportunity to level up your audition game.
Spaces are limited. Please contact us for further information or go to link in bio.

#ActingTips #SelfTape #OnlineAudition #CastingDirectors #StandOut #ActorsLife #KestieMorassi #LeighPickford #TextToScreenTest
2024 Full-Time Program Showreel Scene with Graduat 2024 Full-Time Program Showreel Scene with Graduates Elita Grcic & Tahlia Jameson. Developed & produced by The McMahons at Film & Television Studio International & Directed by Pino Amenta (High Country; Wentworth; Home & Away). DOP & Editor Joshua Hoareau (Cinestudios). These actors trained for 30 contact weeks (3 days per week) with some incredible mentors/trainers including: Craig McMahon; Damian Walshe-Howling; Pino Amenta; Jane Harber; Danielle Carter; Vince Colosimo; Eve Morey; Pia Miranda; Katrina Milosevic; Tyler Coppin and so many more. #fulltimeprogram #auditioning
Show Creator; Showrunner, Screenwriter and Directo Show Creator; Showrunner, Screenwriter and Director MR TONY AYRES (Tony Ayres Productions) joins us in studio March 29.  Tony’s Feature Films and Television Shows have been nominated for over 100 Australian and International awards, and have won over 60 of these awards including; an International Emmy; BAFTA; Golden Horse (Asian Oscars), 6 AACTA Awards; 6 Logie Awards; Prix de Jours; IF & SPA Awards.

3-Hour Actors Masterclass
1 Session Only for 2025
Places Strictly Limited.
Link in bio.
What a weekend with Rena Owen. Thank you @renaowen What a weekend with Rena Owen. Thank you @renaowen and thank you to our brave students. It was a joy! ❤️

#renaowen #icon #masterclass
The countdown is on. 10 Days until Rena Owen joins The countdown is on. 10 Days until Rena Owen joins us in studio and on stage for what is going to be a phenomenal, life/career awakening masterclass. What an incredible opportunity. Lucky actors 🙌🏼 @renaowen 

Melbourne, Australia.
7th, 8th & 9th of March, 2025.
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Film & Television Studio International acknowledges the Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri peoples of the Kulin Nation, the traditional custodians of the land on which we work, create and gather. We pay our respects to all First Peoples, their Elders past and present, and their enduring connections to Country, knowledge and stories.

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