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- Know The Players
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It is of vital importance that you know who makes all the big decisions in television.
If you are approaching a TV network,
One person you should get to know rather quickly is Henrie Stride - the TV Presenter Casting Director at Channel 9. Henrie's position has been created simply due to the enormous demand and growth potential of TV presentation as a career.
Channel NINE is the only commercial network in Australia that has a casting director specifically employed to look
after TV Presenters.
Here is a quick look at her profile:
HENRIE STRIDE
With more than ten years experience in film and television, Stride is responsible for sourcing and identifying new talent to join Nine's on-air stable across all genres, including lifestyle and infotainment, light entertainment and reality.
After completing a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Media and
Communication, Stride began her career in casting at Mullinar's
in the early 1990s.
Stride has worked on a wide range of television drama series (including Water Rats, The Bill, White Collar Blue and Home and Away) and reality programs (including The Mole, My Restaurant Rules, Stooged), as well as film (including Idiot Box, Dirty Deeds, Matrix II & III) and television commercials.
In the past decade Stride has also worked in a variety of production roles both in Australia and the UK, including Production Management and Coordination on International Films & Documentaries.
ARCHIVE ARTICLE 3
- Know The Players
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It is of vital importance that you know who makes all the big decisions in television.
If you are approaching a TV network,
Who should you speak to?
Who is in charge of employment?
Who really has the final say when it comes to casting decisions?
One person you should get to know rather quickly is Henrie Stride - the TV Presenter Casting Director at Channel 9. Henrie's position has been created simply due to the enormous demand and growth potential of TV presentation as a career.
Channel NINE is the only commercial network in Australia that has a casting director specifically employed to look
after TV Presenters.
Here is a quick look at her profile:
With more than ten years experience in film and television, Stride is responsible for sourcing and identifying new talent to join Nine's on-air stable across all genres, including lifestyle and infotainment, light entertainment and reality.
After completing a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Media and
Communication, Stride began her career in casting at Mullinar's
in the early 1990s.
Stride has worked on a wide range of television drama series (including Water Rats, The Bill, White Collar Blue and Home and Away) and reality programs (including The Mole, My Restaurant Rules, Stooged), as well as film (including Idiot Box, Dirty Deeds, Matrix II & III) and television commercials.
In the past decade Stride has also worked in a variety of production roles both in Australia and the UK, including Production Management and Coordination on International Films & Documentaries.
Another important member of your team is your agent. The number of agencies that concentrate their efforts on television presenters is increasing. One of the leading talent managers for Presenters in Australia is Mark Morrissey.
Here is his profile:
Mark is the Head of Mark Morrissey and Associates (MMA) He has a successful history of representing Australia's top talent and celebrities. MMA represents extraordinary people of varied creative pursuits. His team work hand in hand with major agencies, production houses and management companies in Australia and throughout the world. Mark has a client list to be proud of:
Andrew O'Keefe, James Mathison, Bob Downe, Spencer McLaren, Daniel MacPherson, Bianca Dye, Sophie Monk, Belinda Emmett and Georgie Parker.
His approach to representation are reflected in his philosophy:
'Nothing encourages a potential agent or manager more than to know that an enthused client is well read, self motivated and accurately aware of what the industry is doing. Be prepared for hard work. I have never represented a successful client who
wasn't prepared to work hard. Learn self motivation. Aim to improve and above all, to retain your sense of humour - (you'll need it!)'
www.markmorrissey.com.au
A comprehensive video interview with Henrie Stride appears on the 'Your Big Break 1' DVD Series - Part of the How To Be A TV Star Home Study Program out now!
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