Archive for category: Acting and Extras Work in Sydney

Huge excitement after the announcement that George Miller’s new movie ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’ will have its world premiere at Cannes this year, as reported by Variety.

The movie, which was shot in Sydney in 2020 and includes MCTV extras, is described as a fantasy/romance/drama.

Plot details have been kept tightly under wraps, but ‘Three Thousand Years’ tells the story of a lonely and bitter British woman who discovers an ancient bottle while on a trip to Istanbul and unleashes a djinn who offers her three wishes. Filled with apathy, she is unable to come up with a wish until his stories spark in her a desire to be loved. Tilda Swinton and Idris Elba both have leading roles.

The Cannes Film Festival will run May 17-28 and will celebrate its 75th edition.  Hoping a trailer is out soon – watch this space!

As many of you already know, film and TV sets are very busy places, running high on creative energy of the cast and crew. By contrast, the images produced by John Platt, one of the industry’s best unit still photographers, are serene and a great record of loads of recent local productions, such as ‘Bump‘, ‘Total Control‘, ‘The Commons‘, ‘The Secrets She Keeps‘, ‘Fury Road‘ and ‘The Drovers Wife‘.

Each image is a fascinating insight into the people and equipment that make the magic we see on our screens. John’s instagram is full of personal insights into the productions and crews that he features.

Check out John’s website and Instagram @johnplattphotos for more stunning behind the scenes shots, as well as cast & crew portraits. You might even spot someone you recognise from working on these productions!!

📷: ‘Bump 2’ Camera Crew; John Platt Photos

It looks like live audiences are back after a COVID shutdown over the last couple of years. This week we have sent loads of MCTV members to the set of ‘Beauty and the Geek’ to get paid to watch the show as part of a live audience during filming.

In the past we have sent extras to be audiences for major local shows such as ‘The Voice’, ‘The Masked Singer’ as well as some international programs such as ‘Name that Tune’, which was for the US market.

If this sounds like a great way to earn some extra cash, you can find out more here.

We are so excited that the immensely popular NCIS mega-franchise has announced it’s coming to Sydney. ‘NCIS: Sydney’ will be the first of the franchise spin-offs to be set outside the U.S. Previous spin-offs such as ‘NCIS: New Orleans’ and ‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ have been shown in over 200 international markets.

Launching exclusively on Paramount+ and Network 10 in Australia and internationally on Paramount+ in 2023, the original series will feature local stories and will also include the talents of Shane Brennan, the Aussie who created ‘NCIS: Los Angeles’.

As reported in IF Magazine, Brennan said the announcement reflected a “massive vote of confidence” in the Australian industry.

“It means writers, directors, actors, and crew will have the opportunity to showcase their talent producing an Australian version of a franchise that is recognised around the world,” he said.

“The series will have a uniquely Australian feel but will deliver all the drama and thrills of this franchise against the backdrop of our most recognised and iconic city.

“CBS Studios and Paramount+’s decision adds to Australia’s burgeoning reputation as being the place to make cost effective, high quality, writer-driven drama for a worldwide audience.”

Production is set to start this year, cast announcements have yet to be made. Watch this space!!