Denise Roberts announces the first round in 2010 for Screenteen scholarship

Denise Roberts announces the first round in 2010 for Screenteen scholarship Scholarship applications are now open for teenagers aged between 12 -16 years who have the passion but the not the funds to learn acting for film skills at Screenwise. Screenwise has announced as of Monday 22 February 2010 applications will be open again for children aged 12-16 years for a scholarship placement within the popular Screenteens workshop in May 2010. Applications close on the 31 March 2010. The recipient of the scholarship will receive specialist, career-focused training in acting for film & television and will work intimately with the crème of industry professionals - award-winning actors, directors & casting consultants who are articulate and inspirational teachers. SCREENTEENS student photos are kept on file and presented to Casting Consultants for consideration whenever there is a Film or TV series being cast, many SCREENTEENS have auditioned and appeared in some of Australia's leading film and TV series such as Home and Away, All Saints, The December Boys, H2O and Blue Water High. Thanks to referrals from Screenwise, many of the students are now represented by some of Sydney's top Acting Agencies. Courses run during school terms, on Sat mornings from 9.30am – 11.30am and during the last term of the year, Screenteen students write and produce their own project which is then given to them on a DVD. To request a Scholarship application form please contact our office on 02 9281 4484 | info@screenwise.com.au or for more info on Screenwise visit our website www.screenwise.com.au *Applications are open to all Australian residents BUT the recipient of the Scholarship must be responsible for their own travel costs- Screenwise is based in Surry Hills NSW. The Scholarship only covers the course fees and does not cover transport or any accommodation costs. Screenwise was founded by Australian Actress, Denise Roberts (Packed To The Rafters, Subdivision, Razzle Dazzle, Always Greener, GP) in 2000. Overseen by Denise, the teaching staff includes actors of the calibre of Todd Lasance (Home & Away), Marcus Graham (Underbelly) Jeremy Lindsay Taylor (Sea Patrol), Kristian Schmid (Sea Patrol,) Kieran Darcy Smith (The Reef), Alex Davies (All Saints) with prominent reputable directors such as AFI Award Winner Peter Andrikidis (East West 101, Underbelly...) who are currently employed in film or television; as well as selected Casting Consultants and Agents. http://www.screenwise.com.au