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Record spend on Australian production in 2018

November 21, 2018/in Acting and Extras Work in Sydney /by MCTV

Local production was at record highs while foreign productions shot in Australia is at 5 year lows. New South Wales still took the largest share of expenditure with so many TV series and local films being produced. Some of those series like Mr Inbetween have found success offshore paving the way for further local productions that reach an international audience. The lower Australian dollar should be a positive for attracting those foreign productions again in 2019. For more info see IF Magazine.

MCTV people on the set of No Activity shooting in Sydney

November 20, 2018/in Acting and Extras Work in Sydney /by MCTV

We are huge fans of the team behind No Activity and The Moodys. That’s why it’s such a great honour for us to be supplying talent for No Activity itself. In the past there haven’t been many opportunities for background and supporting roles on this series because it relies on the one on one wit of the various comedians. Thankfully though, we were asked to supply some people for some larger scenes over the weekend.

New children’s series Unlisted filming in Sydney

November 19, 2018/in Acting and Extras Work in Sydney /by MCTV

A mysterious electronic device has been embedded into a twelve year old boy while his twin brother remains device free and therefore undetectable. The 12-year-old twins work with a group of underground vigilante kids to stop powerful governments from imposing global control over the world’s youth.

We’ve been sending both kids and adults for this new production and expect to continue for several months to come with 15 episodes to shoot. This production has already secured some international distribution agreements too. For more info see: TV Tonight.

Trailer for new SBS series On The Ropes

November 14, 2018/in Acting and Extras Work in Sydney /by MCTV

Over fifty MCTV performers will appear in the new SBS series On The Ropes which filmed in Western Sydney from May through to August this year. On the Ropes tells the story of female defiance as it explores the complex and nuanced relationships of a migrant family alongside the deep-seated culture of misogyny in the sporting world. It has a great cast and premieres 28 November at 8:30pm. More info on the SBS website.

Hugo Weaving stars in new Sydney Feature Hearts and Bones

November 13, 2018/in Acting and Extras Work in Sydney /by MCTV

Hearts and Bones is a heart-wrenching but ultimately uplifting story of friendship between a war correspondent and a Sudanese refugee. They are connected by a photograph that threatens to destroy them both. A handful of performers have already been on set for this production with more expected soon. More info at Variety magazine.

New series Diary of an Uber Driver shooting now

November 12, 2018/in Acting and Extras Work in Sydney /by MCTV

A new six part series based on the popular blog and bestselling e-book by Ben Phillips has started shooting in Sydney. Diary of an Uber Drive follows Ben as he tries to figure out what he should be doing while helping others get where they’re going. Over two dozen MCTV performers have already been part of the production since the beginning of November and as shooting continues there will likely be more. There’s more about the production in IF Magazine. The blog itself is here.

Paid Audience members for new TV Series

November 7, 2018/in Acting and Extras Work in Sydney /by MCTV

People often ask if they have what it takes to be a background extra. Here’s a perfect example of how easy it can be. Just last week hundreds of people were sent as paid audience members for a new TV series. Now, that doesn’t sound hard does it. It’s really not that much different being a background extra. You just need to listen to instructions and follow them. The main qualification is having a flexible work or study schedule so you can attend on the shoot dates. The rest of it is literally like a walk in the park.

Fantasy Island feature film to start shooting soon

November 6, 2018/in Acting and Extras Work in Sydney /by MCTV

We’ve been submitting people for supporting actor roles for a new film based on the quirky and much loved series Fantasy Island. Director Jeff Wadlow has been scouting locations in Thailand and Fiji and posting some updates on his progress in his twitter feed.

Michael Pena will play the role of the white-suited Mr. Roarke who oversaw a mysterious island where people could live out their fantasies — for a price. More info on the production in Variety.

For those who are land a role, an up to date passport is essential. For those not acquainted with Fantasy Island or for a trip down memory lane, check out the clip below.

Shooting starts on new comedy Frayed

November 5, 2018/in Acting and Extras Work in Sydney /by MCTV

Sarah Kendall stars in a new bittersweet comedy in the role of Sammy Cooper, a fabulously wealthy London housewife who is forced to return to her hometown in Australia, where she must revisit her past and the events that led her to flee as a teenager years earlier. If you haven’t seen Sarah Kendall’s work, check out her Melbourne International Comedy festival opener below. MCTV people have been heading on set all through October for this new six part series which will air in 2019. More info in If Magazine.

Critically acclaimed Mr Inbetween renewed for second season

October 31, 2018/in Acting and Extras Work in Sydney /by MCTV

It seems that Sydney production Mr Inbetween is a real hit with audiences in the states. It’s been received well by critics and renewed for a second season. If you haven’t seen it yet, it’s on FX channel hear in Australia. MCTV had almost two dozen performers in the first series and fingers crossed there will be bigger budgets and more roles for series 2. Looking forward to this one starting in the new year. More info from The Hollywood Reporter.