Perth Agencies

Hi Kim,
I read the whole "to study or not to study" debate with much interest but I was never mad. My years at WAAPA were three of the best years of my life but I know that it is not for everyone!

I will do my best to answer your questions.

1. (how much does it cost 4 black & white portraits?)
This would vary. I can not suggest any but you could try looking in the Yellow Pages (Photographers - Advertising & Fashion - Page 2147 in the 2000 Edition). Ring around, tell them that you are an aspiring actor and what you need (ie: An 8x10 B&W portrait for auditions) and get quotes. If they are all too expensive, try putting a note up in the photography/arts parts of the various Uni's. A photography student might do it for you cheaply.

2. (what do u know about indie films & perth?)
Sorry, but this is something that I know absolutely nothing about! I'd say listen to the guy who obviously knows.

3. (....'neighbours' & 'home & away' originally got an audition?)
I assume that they are with an agent (either as models or actors). I think it all goes something like this: When the shows create a new character they go to an agent and say we need someone who is such and such a type and who looks like this. They (the agents) offer up photos of potential candidates who are then selected for an audition from their photo (and possibly, resume). I know that Melissa George was with a modelling agency here in Perth and when they were looking for a girl to play her role in H&A they did a nationwide search of the agencies. Melissa's photo was sent off, the H&A producers liked her look and auditioned her.

I hope that was of some help! I know little about Film & TV and I am definately not the oracle on any of this but I did learn a bit about surviving the industry when at WAAPA. I may as well put this knowledge to some use!

Cheers,
Gill