"I have worked as a
professional technician for the last 7
years and had the pleasure of working
on several TV shows with Nick. His
success as an on screen talent is
testament to the hard work and
professionalism he displays behind the
camera. The importance of interacting
with crew and extrasis vital to a
successful shoot and Nick has always
been one of the most professional I
have ever worked with."
Bill Pepper has a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Letters (Drama). He holds a Diploma of Education and the Advanced Diploma in Voice Studies of the Central School of Speech and Drama, London. He is an Associate of the English Speaking Board and Fellow of the Trinity College of London. He has also studied Voice and Acting in England, America and Australia with Cicely, Berry, Kristin Linklater, Rowena Balos, Prunella Scales, Patsy Rodenburg and Accents and Dialects with Andrew Jack and Jill McCullough.
Bill has directed many theatre productions and has taught Voice and Acting throughout Australia, including several years at NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Art) and the Sydney Actors Centre. He has been dialogue coach on numerous Theatre, Television and Film Productions (including Moulin Rouge, Garage Days, Crash Palace, Queen of the Damned, Lovers at Versailles and Little Fish) and has coached many of Australia’s leading performers, including four Oscar winners.In 1997 he was invited to join the faculty of Midsummer in Oxford, The British American Drama Academy programme at Balliol College, Oxford, England in July and August. He taught again for this programme in Oxford in 1999. He is a guest teacher at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts.
In 1993/94, Bill was Head of Voice at the School of Drama, Victoria College of the Arts in Melbourne. He has been head of Voice Studies at NIDA since 1995.We are currently the exclusive online retailer of Bill's excellent "Voice in Action " DVD. Click here to learn more about this great program to enhance your performance through developing a dynamic and rich voice!
An Open Letter To Anyone Who Has Ever
Wanted To Be A TV Star…
Even If You Have NO Experience…
“Who Else Wants To Know How I Secured A Job Hosting The First Of Five Prime-Time Television Shows Within 6 Months, And How You Can Fast Track Your Own Success In Television By Following My Step-By-Step Method. . .
. .Even If You Are A Complete Beginner And Have Absolutely No Experience In TV!”
FAST-TRACK YOUR TV CAREER
TODAY!
Dear Aspiring Star,
Thanks for visiting the How To Be A TV Star website! I’m excited because whether you are totally green to the industry, or have some industry experience and training, but just haven’t made your Big Break yet, This could be the most exciting message you have ever read. . .
Why?
Did you know that the affordability of broadcast technology these days combined with emerging formats (such as the internet and mobile phones) and new channels on existing platforms, means that there is more opportunity to be a TV star than ever before?
Amazing, isn’t it?
Let me tell you how you can start taking advantage of this important fact, using the same strategies I used to secure my first prime time TV show within 6 months of embarking on my TV star dreams. . .Over the last 2 years, my business partner, Derrick Siu and I have assembled and put together what we believe is the world’s first and best TV Star home study program that will help you:
- Understand the TV industry and how to work in it
- Master the art of presenting to camera in the most effective and efficient way
- Avoid the pitfalls and wasting time on unproductive method
- Develop the right mindset to win in this competitive industry
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Drawing from nearly a decade in the business, with most of those years, as a TV host for 5 prime tv shows for the Canwest network in New Zealand, and the last 3 years as a TV Presenter Tutor for the world renowned National Institute of Dramatic Arts (nida) in Sydney Australia, I not only know how to be TV Star, but also know how to share this knowledge in a straightforward, tell it like is, impactful way.
Not only will you get my step-by-step formula that paved the way for my success, but we also sought out some of the leading tutors and industry professionals to share their inside knowledge of the industry, and how you need to play it, to win.
And we have put this altogether in an easy to digest, multimedia home study course, that not only covers the theory – how the TV business works, but also practical aspects of being a TV star, as well as a full evaluation of your TV Star skills from our Staff at Plop Entertainment when you complete the 12 week advanced program.
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"If You Want To Get Your Head Around The TV Game... Nick Piper's Your Man."
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Imagine Having An Easy To Follow Step-By-Step Method To Help You Fast-Track Your Success By Avoiding The Pitfalls And Showing You The Pathways To Success. . .
You Will, With The How To Be A TV Star Home Study Program!
Do you feel confused and uncertain about how to carve out a career in TV? Or perhaps you have already embarked on your journey into TV, and feeling frustrated and disillusioned. Maybe you are unsure of the next step you need to take?
Where ever you are in your aspiration to be a TV star, this Home Study Program will give you an easy to follow step-by-step method that will help you fast-track the success you seek. We give you an honest, straight up appraisal of the industry and how you can work in it.
Make no mistake this is one of the most difficult industries to break into, and you need to be passionate about it, but why put yourself through unnecessary pain and suffering by second guessing how to break into it? why leave it to LUCK AND CHANCE? This program will help you set realistic goals, reveal the pitfalls to avoid and the pathways to success to follow, to help you realise your career dreams.
By listening to the many industry professionals you will not only get a great insder’s view of how the industry really works but be even more inspired and motivated to pursue your tv dreams
I owe my success to the many principals, methods, and strategies that I have outlined in the How To Be A TV Star program. And with all the additional advice of the 27 plus industry professionals, you’ll know even more than I did when I broke into the industry! You’ll get a specific step by step method so you can start taking action immediately to significantly fast track your success in TV
Would that be great or what?
In fact, I guarantee that you will be inspired, motivated and impressed with the information we have compiled in our How To Be A TV Star Program. . because you’ll discover secrets that you won't find anywhere else from nearly 30 industry professionals including myself, secrets that I don't even reveal in courses where students pay up to $1000 and more!. . Read on. . . "
But Why Should You Listen To Me?
Read The Story Of How I Secured My First Job In Broadcast Television In Only 6 Months With Virtually No Prior Experience!
Hi. My name is Nick Piper. You may, or may not know me. But I am a famous TV personality BY ACCIDENT – read on!
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Before I was a television star, my life could not have been further removed from the entertainment industry. I was a part-time sports coach, drifting through the United Kingdom with a plan to backpack around the world before returning home to study physical education and – maybe - an impending career as a physiotherapist.
But in 1995, I was asked by a researcher to appear on a breakfast TV show in London to introduce a segment. I had previously written to the show to ask for any part-time employment as I was a struggling traveller. I had no real interest in broadcasting, but it would make for an interesting day out.
When I arrived on set, Pamela Anderson walked through the dressing room, just as popstar Kylie Minogue started her interview. I was in a daze. Television was starting to look pretty good.
I said my script to camera and then was told by the floor manager that I could hang out for the rest of the morning. I watched on as 20-30 crew members rushed around with one objective on their mind….make the show come together!
This single day was a turning point in my life. Completely inspired by the experience of being on location with dedicated professionals, I discovered the adrenaline of entertaining people was unsurpassable, like nothing I had felt before.
I walked away thinking that I had stumbled across my future, like I was destined to find a career right there in Old Ford Lock, in London’s Docklands almost by accident.
But I am not easily impressed. I didn’t get excited by the celebrities, or the free catering, or even the chance to meet the production team.
I was captivated by the process – the collective team of directors, camera technicians, make-up artists, wardrobe stylists – all with their own small part to play in a large production, fronted by the hosts. I felt I belonged there - in that creative mess!
But how was I going to become a TV professional?
I had NO training.
I had NO qualifications. I was a NOBODY. I had NO right to impede in a business full of egos, experience and excellence.
But yet my spark was lit, and when I returned to New Zealand in early 1996, I decided I would pursue this 'dream' despite not quite knowing what to do. So you can see, before I learnt what you're about to learn today, I was just like any other struggling TV wannabe – frustrated at the lack of work, getting ignored by agents, television networks refusing to take my calls and – worse still – being told by everyone around me that ‘I would NEVER make it as a TV Star!’
Every day I would wake up and question whether or not I was making the right choice. My friends were all working regular jobs, they had money, spare-time and active social lives -
whereas I was working several part-time jobs just to make ends meet!
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"His Success As An On Screen Talent Is Testament To The Hard Work And Professionalism He Displays Behind The Camera.."
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Remember: producing great television is a team effort! The wonderful thing about television is everyone is passionate about what they do, so it really is an awesome environment to work in. Heres just a small collection of what I got up to in my 7 years with TV3 (Part of the Canwest Network) Travel Show . .
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Below Is My Showreel Containing Highlights From My Career As A TV Star
In 2001, I decided to move to Australia with my wife to explore production opportunities. Since moving, I set up my production company Onion Media Group, and have been teaching TV hosting at the world renowned National Institute of Dramatic Arts, The Actor’s Centre and several other colleges around Sydney.
I've included a screenshot of the NIDA website to show you I am listed as one of their tutors:
Below is also the profile they have posted on their website about me.
Here's what my some of my students say about my knowledge and tutoring:
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"Nick Shares His First Hand Experiences With You, Priceless Knowledge From Someone Who Has Worked As A Prime-Time Presenter All Over The World.”
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Learn From Nearly 30
Industry Professionals Sharing Their Secrets
And Insider Knowledge!
As you can see I’ve had extensive experience not only as a TV Star, but also as a TV Tutor. . plus not only will you get my step-by-step method to break into TV, you’ll also learn from nearly 30 different industry professionals sharing their insider knowledge and tips to how you can better position yourself and break into TV.
Just take a look at the calibre of industry professionals and experts below who are featured in the Your Big Break DVD Series - part of the How To Be A TV Star Home Study Program:
1 Bill Pepper Voice Head of Voice Studies - NIDA 2 Dean Carey Auditions / Acting Artistic Director, Actors Centre Australia 3 Max Rowley TV / Radio / Voice Principal, Max Rowley Media Academy 4 Paul Melville Executive Producer Endemol Southern Star, Strictly Dancing 5 Paul Fenech Producer / Actor Fat Pizza 6 Tom McSweeney Casting Director Maura Fay & Associates 7 Henrie Stride Casting Director Channel Nine Network 8 Tim Littleton Casting 9 Nell Schofield Presenter Tuesday Night With Nell Schofield 10 El Erdmane Agent Encompass
Bill Pepper - Voice
Dean Carey - Acting / Auditions
Artistic Director, Dean Carey is Co-founder of Actors Centre Australia. Master teacher from across Australia and guest lecturer in countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, Russia, France and Brazil, his acting books sell worldwide and include Masterclass (For Men), and Actors Audition Manual. Along with his extensive experience as Associate Head of Acting at NIDA and Head of Acting at WAAPA, Dean is a highly-valued acting consultant for Theatre and Film companies and productions. His wealth of knowledge, matched with his dedication to actor education and his passion for the industry, allows you access to a true leader in his field. Dean features in our TV Presenting Revealed DVD Series where he shares his top TEN tips for audtions - and how you can apply them to master your audition technique.
Featured on Your Big Break 1 - A Career in Television DVD Series
& Your Big Break 2 - TV Presenting Revealed DVD Series
- part of the complete How To Be A TV Star Home Study ProgramMax Rowley - TV Presenting / Radio Host / Voice
Max Rowley TV presenter and Radio Announcer. Actor Media, speech and drama coach. Radio TV and stage actor. Max started acting in his teens and spent many years in the Professional Workshops at the Independent Theatre. He was also trained at the Kennerdale Radio Acting School which he eventually took over as Principal. He studied Shakespeare with Broadways classical actor Lawrence H. Cecil, the first Actor/Director to present Shakespeare on Radio in the US in the thirties.
Max, commenced his T.V. Announcing career on Channel 7 Sydney with no previous experience as a television announcer. In his over 30 years of Media involvement, Max Rowley was both promotional Voice- over, presentation Announcer, as well as On-Camera News reader and "Voice of the Seven Revolution" on Channel 7 for 15 years from the sixties through to the Seventies. He moved from Channel Seven to work as Promotions voice-over Announcer on Channel 9 for 5 years from 1975 to 1980. During these years, he also appeared in the A.B.C's. first ground breaking "Gunston Series" still seen regularly on cable.
The Max Rowley Media Academy and Drama Academy has been established well over thirty years. Max has trained thousands of Australians to speak well and many hundreds of Broadcast Announcers for Radio and T.V. in Australia. He regularly trains individual Professional TV Presenters on most Channels and was Consultant to the S.B.S. Program Department - Training and Assessing the On-Air Presenters
Featured on Your Big Break 1 - A Career in Television DVD Series
& Your Big Break 2 - TV Presenting Revealed DVD Series
- part of the complete How To Be A TV Star Home Study ProgramPaul Melville - Executive Producer
Southern Star Executive Producer Paul Melville developed the popular series ‘Strictly Dancing’ a hugely popular show based on three couples performing a variety of dance styles and moves. Now in its second series it has found additional success with local productions in France and India – an achievement made possible by Paul’s creative vision and industry expertise.
Featured on Your Big Break 1 - A Career in Television DVD Series
- part of the complete How To Be A TV Star Home Study Program
Tom McSweeney - Casting Director
Tom McSweeney has been in the entertainment business for most of his life. Beginning as an actor at the age of eight, he went onto receiving his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Directing in 1983. After college, he began teaching acting and performance at both the Kenneth C Beck Center for the Arts and the famed, Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute, where he was the Director of Children's Theatre.
He began his career in casting in Los Angeles in 1987 and to date, has cast over 125-feature film and television movies , seven television series and pilot projects.
Since moving to Australia in 1998, Tom has been the Senior Casting Director at Warner Roadshow Movieworld Studios on the Gold Coast, casting three television series, and fifteen tele-movies and two pilots. In addition, he continues to teach acting and audition technique privately as well as across Australia.Featured on Your Big Break 1 - A Career in Television DVD Series
- part of the complete How To Be A TV Star Home Study ProgramPaul Fenech - Producer / Actor / Presenter
Paul Fenech (born 19..) is a Maltese-Australian film and television maker from Sydney, Australia. He first achieved prominence by winning third place in Sydney's annual Tropfest short film festival in 1995 for a biographical short entitled Pizza Man based on his experiences as a pizza delivery driver.
Fenech was then able to secure a deal with Australian community broadcaster SBS to produce a sitcom based on his short film. Entitled Pizza, and premiering in 2000, several series of this have to date been produced, in addition to a full-length, cinematically-released motion picture, Fat Pizza.
He made a documentary called More than Legends, a documentary that highlighted Aboriginal culture through the eyes of three elders.
Paul was also at one stage a professional kick-boxer. His relatives include Jeff Fenech, coach of Mike Tyson; and Mario 'The Falcon' Fenech, a former prominent player in the National Rugby League (NRL) (now a regular on Channel 9's The Footy Show)
Featured on Your Big Break 1 - A Career in Television DVD Series
- part of the complete How To Be A TV Star Home Study ProgramTim Littleton - Casting
After leaving the legal profession in 1992, Tim's career in the entertainment industry began in London working for a leading theatrical agency representing such clients as Vanessa Redgrave, Christopher Lee, Elaine Paige, Sir Ian McKellen and Michael Ball to name a few. This exposure to the careers of successful working actors inspired Tim to work in the casting field on his return to Australia in 1994.
Serving for 5 years as Casting Assistant to Australia's top casting directors at LIZ MULLINAR CASTING gained him a great insight and valuable knowledge on the audition processes used by many film and series Directors.
Tim is currently casting for the feature film "Newcastle". Recent casting credits include BLUE WATER HIGH SERIES 2 for Southern Star and ABC, THE ALICE (Series 1 and Telemovie) for Southern Star and Channel 9 and BLUE WATER HIGH SERIES 1.
Series casting director credits in recent years include BLUE HEELERS for Channel 7 and CRASH PALACE for Fox TV.
Tim also served as Extras Casting Director on the feature films, THE MATRIX, THE MATRIX – RELOADED and THE MATRIX – REVOLUTIONS.Featured on Your Big Break 1 - A Career in Television DVD Series
- part of the complete How To Be A TV Star Home Study ProgramHenrie Stride - Casting Director
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.
Featured on Your Big Break 1 - A Career in Television DVD Series
- part of the complete How To Be A TV Star Home Study ProgramNell Schofield - Presenter / Host
Presenter of the SHOWTIME weekly film show Tuesday Night with Nell Schofield,
Nell Schofield is one of the industry's most respected identities working in the fields
of television, radio and print media.
A graduate of NIDA where she and seven other fellow students devised the play
Strictly Ballroom, Nell first appeared on screen as the star of Bruce Beresford's cult
classic Puberty Blues. Since then Nell has appeared in numerous productions as well
as a presenter on many shows including CNN International's 'The Art Club' and CNN's
travel show 'Hot Spots'. She reported for five years with ABC TV's weekly arts program
Review and her voice is currently heard on 'Media Watch'.Featured on Your Big Break 1 - A Career in Television DVD Series
- part of the complete How To Be A TV Star Home Study ProgramEl Erdmane - Agent
El Erdmane is a former talent agent with Fox Studios-based management company Pacific Artists Management. She is now based at Encompass management with the Artists And Entertainment Group and has has been steadily building her profile, artist roster and expertise within the industry. Her clients include TV presenters Cherie Hausler and Mike Goldman.
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- part of the complete How To Be A TV Star Home Study Program
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Liz Fell - Agent - Liz Fell Agency
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Mark Byrne - Agent - Mark Byrne Management
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Martin Bedford - Agent - Bedford & Pierce
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Kerry Murphy - Media
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Rachel Browne - Media - Sun Herald
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Tiffany Dunk - Media
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Anna Choy - Presenter/Host - Beyond Tomorrow
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Andrew Mercado - TV Presenter / Host
Andrew is a regularly heard on radio, particularly ABC Drive with Richard Glover and Take 40 Australia with Andrew G, as well as being a regular writer for many of Australia's favourite newspapers and magazines. Featured on
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Benita Collings - TV Presenter / Host - PlaySchool
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Pete Timbs - TV Presenter / Host - Music Max The Know Born in Newcastle in 1972,
Pete comes from a family of five kids, of
which he is the oldest and the bossiest. Due
to the exuberance and volume of his younger
twin sisters, he is one of the only kids in
Australia who actually asked their parents
to send him to boarding school, where he
spent six very peaceful years.
Before gaining recognition on the First Big Brother, Pete had already amassed a wealth of experience travelling and working around the globe, including extended stays in Canada teaching skateboarding, Cooking in England and serving stars like Robbie Williams, Madonna and Sir Bob Geldof in painting houses in Phoenix Arizona. In between these adventures he collected a bachelor of communications and a diploma in viticulture. On Big Brother, he proved to
be an incredibly popular figure with the viewers
and also quite a controversial one. (Who can
forget the ‘dancing doona’ incident?)
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Joel Green - TV Presenter / Host - Discovery Reel Race 2
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Bob Campbell - Producer - Screentime
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John Reddin - Producer - Lifestyle Channel John Reddin is currently
Executive Producer and Head of Production
at the LifeStyle Channels. In that
capacity he has devised and overseen the
production of over 200 hours of
programming. John has worked in the
television and film industries in
Australia, the UK, the US and Europe and
has produced programmes for the BBC,
Channel 4, Animal Planet and ITV amongst
others.
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John Walsh - Executive Producer - Getaway John Walsh is the Executive
Producer of long-running Australian travel
show 'Getaway'. With a regular Top 10
rating show, John is responsible for the
delivery, style and longevity of the
country's leading travel magazine show. He
has identified talented presenters such as
Jules Lund and Ben Dark.
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Marque Own - Station Manager - Aurora TV / Foxtel
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Stephen Tate - Producer - Network Ten / Australian Idol
Stephen Tate's 20 years in television is as broad a spectrum of experience as is possible to achieve. From radio beginnings in Perth, to working with the biggest names in British entertainment - Sir David Frost, Cilla Black and Bruce Forsythe among them. Tate's first stint in television was an innovative documentary following a theatre tour of Shakespeare's The Tempest in Bali. Tate raised the finance, produced the play and production managed the resulting documentary. Then London called and the prestigious halls of London Weekend Television where he cut his teeth on three of its highest rating shows - Surprise Surprise with Cilla Black, You Bet and Play Your Cards Right both with Bruce Forsythe. Tate was then approached by the BBC to develop and produce Good Fortune a unique show that returned lost money and dormant funds to unsuspecting viewers. The first show hosted by Sir David Frost went live and made history by surprising one family with a five million pound windfall. Tate then spent a year associate producing the
second highest rating show in British television
history, The National Lottery Live.
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Gerry Sont - Presenter / Actor / Tutor - NIDA
Gerry has one of the most recognizable faces in
the business having survived some 28 years.
Featured television roles include The Young
Doctors, Waterloo Station, A Country Practice,
Butterfly Island, Chances and as Brett Macklin
on Home and Away. His extensive presenter
experience includes 18 months on the ABC with
Antenna , hosting Double Dare for Network Ten
and over 50 corporate videos.
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In 2004, Liz launched Liz Fell
Agency - an actor's agency. Prior to this
Liz has worked with various production
companies as casting consultant and cast
co-ordinator. Liz co-founded Naked Theatre
Company with 1999 and has produced Kate
Mulvany's Story Time, and Embalmer! The
Musical - a Scratch Night at the Sydney
Opera House Studio, The Coming of Stork and
Dole Diary double bill, the Write Now!
national young playwrights' competitions and
playreadings from 1999 - 2005, and 4 seasons
of Top Shorts - 3 winning plays from each of
the competitions. 
Mark Byrne Management was
established in 1996, and created a new
theatrical management direction in film,
television, theatre and musical theatre. In
its seven short years in business, Mark
Byrne Management has created a highly
respected and privileged profile in the
industry at large. 
Martin's name goes literally
hand in hand with Don Lane, Russell Crowe,
Olivia Newton-John and many other famous
faces. Martin was a founding half of Bedford
and Pearce which has grown over 20 years to
become one of the leading theatrical
agencies in the Southern
Hemisphere. 
Kerrie Murphy is TV and DVD
editor for the 'Weekend Australian'. You
will also find her TV column in the MEDIA
Section of Thursday's 'Australian' where she
critiques and analyses the week's television
viewing.
Rachel Browne is a journalist
with 18 years' experience in newspapers and
magazines. In 1991 she decided to
turn her small screen addiction into an
employment opportunity and started writing
about the television industry. Since
then she estimates she has watched 15,300
hours worth of preview tapes, attended about
500 industy launches and watched more
than 150 shows get the axe.
She currently writes the TV & Radio
column for The Sun-Herald.
www.smh.com.au
Tiffany Dunk has been
working for NW for the past six years, the
last five as Entertainment Editor. As part
of her role she had the opportunity to meet
and interview some of the hottest people in
Hollywood (Beyonce, Cate Blanchett,
Wentworth Miller and Will Ferrell to name a
few) plus the brightest stars in the local
industry. During that time she has seen
stars come and go (and occasionally come
back again) and she's got more dirt on some
of those than you could poke a pile of
sticks at! While she can’t say the perks
aren’t almost reason enough to stay in the
role, the true reason she loves her job is
that she is passionate about all things
entertainment and she's worked with some
fantastic people over the years.
A television presenter since
1999, 
Benita Collings, ABC-TV “Play
School” Presenter, is an actress whose
career has spanned over 30 years.
An ex-NIDA OPEN student who has experienced
a meteoric rise to his dream job when he was
selected ahead of 12,000 entrants worldwide
to make the final 8 presenters of the 'Reel
Race' Competition on the Discovery Channel.
He recently signed to Harry M Miller.
Born in Perth, Bob
Campbell completed a Bachelor of
Economics at the University of Western
Australia before enjoying a successful
career in television. A former CEO of The
Seven Network from 1987-1995, Bob is a
former Chairman of Film Finance Corporation,
Sydney Dance Company and the Current
Chairman Adcorp and a director Sydney Swans.
He is the Executive Director,founder and
shareholder of Screentime Productions since
1996.
Marque Owen is the Channel
Manager and CEO of Aurora Community
Television which is broadcast nationally on
FOXTEL and Austar's digital platforms.
Marque has been a director and/or producer
of hundreds of hours of film and television
and has worked in Australia and overseas.
Marque has taken the idea of Aurora and made
it a reality which is now available to
millions of Australians. Aurora Community
Television is a place where all Australians
can submit their video work. 
Stephen works on many
Entertainment, Variety, Music and studio
based productions including: Good Morning
Australia with Bert Newton, Australian Idol,
Australia's Brainiest Kid, SkitHouse, Video
Hits, The Australian Comedy Awards, The
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala
and various specials.
If You're Don't Live In Australia Or New Zealand, I Know You're Probably Wondering - What About My Country?
Will This Information Work For Me In My Market?A valid point. The principles relative to the television market are applicable right across the entertainment industry globally. The application and execution of these principles will vary in small detail (and these details are more culturally related than anything else eg language, customs etc) , but in general television – much like film and theatre – operates from the same manual no matter where you are in the world.
Most of our Industry professionals are Australian, but many of them (especially the ones who also teach, have taught and studied all over the world – Bill Pepper (links wirth pop up information) (Australia, UK and Asia), Dean Carey (Australia, USA and Russia), and Tom McSweeney (USA, Australia). Their information is applicable globally.
We may speak different dialects, live in diversely populated countries, compete in varying market sizes, and even use different kinds of recording format, but the basic principles remain the same. . Television has become a universal language and in order to work on a global scale producing television has become standardised – production demands, formats, casting procedures, performance techniques and methods of operating are similar across all markets.
So No Matter What Market You Are In, This Program Will Give You The Know How, Training and The Competitive Edge To Build Your TV Career!
The How To Be A TV Star Home Study Program Is Unlike Any Other Program In The Industry. .
Heres Why
1. There is NOTHING like it in the world today!
Firstly. . when Derrick and I first discussed the idea of producing such a resource, we researched the market, and could not find anything like it available.
You can be assured of quality information – With my experience in TV Presenting (See my showreel here), TV Tutoring at the world renowned National Institute of Dramatic Art, Showreel Production (click here for showreel samples) and Production (Onion Media Group), you know, I know what I’m talking about.
Plus we have captured the advice and insider knowledge of nearly 30 industry professionals and leading tutors to give you a complete perspective of the industry!
We are the best, first and only resource for aspiring TV Stars available right now.
2. Created with you in mind!With my experience both as a TV Star and TV tutor for many years . I have learned what aspiring stars really want to know. Not only that, we provide answers to real live questions that were asked from people like you who aspire to be TV Stars. A simple website was set up, and people like you visited and left us their most pressing question on how to become a TV Star. Then we made sure we answered them in the program - Which means no fluff. Just the real answers you want to know.
3. Industry Know-How and Self-Promotion / MarketingThe biggest complaints I have heard from my past students is that most TV Presenting courses cover very little if at all the process of actually getting the job, and instead mostly mostly on the skills of doing the job – presenting to camera.
We give EQUAL importance to both these areas, so you can be confident that you’ll not only know how to master your presenting to camera skills, but you’ll also know how to market yourself and secure the jobs you want!
Our program does not replace a good practical course. The purpose of our program is to be the first point of reference – to provide a solid foundation of industry know-how and training techniques, so you can benefit and maximise the value of all the other learning tools and resources (including practical courses) and so fast-track your TV Career
4. Multimedia!
We made this a multi-media program with DVD’s, CD’s and manuals to make it easy for you to learn and understand the information in a variety of settings : you can listen to the Audio Program in your car, on your mp3 player or computer, and follow along with the transcripts to make sure you don’t miss a thing!
The Your Big Break DVD Program allows you to learn informally, as you listen to and get inspired and educated by leading industry professionals and experts. Plus in the second series we also provide fact sheets to help review the key points from the seminar!The Audition Secrets Revealed Manual, provides many illustrations, diagrams and forms, to help you understand and integrate the information, helping you learn faster and most importantly helping you apply the information!
5. Interactive!Finally we also added an interactive component with the 12 Week Advanced Training program where based on your performance from weekly assignments outlined in the program we will provide you specific feedback on your progress and skills and how you can further develop!
6. Value
The How To Be A TV Star Resource provides you with everything you need to know to learn to break into the TV Business in a fun and interactive format you can refer to again and again as many times as you like, and you get the benefit of a 12 week training course as well, all for much less than a standard practical course!
7. 60 Day Money Back Gaurantee!
This is a first. I don’t’ know of any practical course that will give you a money back guarantee – especially after going through the whole course! We understand that you may be a bit unsure about this program. This is totally reasonable as you have yet to see and fully evaluate the program, which is why we have taken away the risk and give you plenty of time to evaluate and study the program, so if you don’t feel it gives you everything we have stated, just return it within 60 days for a full refund! Total peace of mind!
What Does The How To Be A TV Star Program Include?
The Home Study Program Includes The Following:
- How To Be A TV Star Audio Program (5 CD’s) and the How To Be A TV Star Audio Transcripts
- Your Big Break 1 - A Career In Television DVD Series (6 DVD’s)
- Your Big Break 2 – TV Presenting Revealed DVD Series (5 DVD’s)
- Audition Secrets Revealed Manual
- How To Be A TV Star Advanced 12 Week Training Program
BONUSES:
- Voice In Action DVD by Bill Pepper (Head of Voice Studies NIDA)
- Showreel Secrets Revealed
- Audition Workborks 1 & 2
Here's A Sneak Peak At What You'll Discover And Learn In The How To Be A TV Star Home Study Program
Program Breakdown and Subjects Covered
You Will Discover And Learn:
- A solid understanding of how the television industry works and how you can work in it, not just from me, but from nearly 30 working television industry professionals including producers, casting directors, tv tutors, agents and tv stars. By getting a big picture perspective from the key industry players, you get a balanced and grounded perspective (See below for the complete list of the contributors)
- My Step by Step by action plan on how to create the success you seek as a TV Star contained in the How To Be A TV Star Audio Series and accompanying transcript and workbook.
- All my Audition Secrets and then some - these are the same secrets that enabled me to land my first Prime Time TV Job within 6 months of making the decision to work in television! – All laid out in a step by step process and includes the Audition Secrets Revealed Checklist!
- How to develop your voice as a performance professional with one of the best voice Teachers in the country, Bill Pepper, the head of voice studies at the world renowned National Institute of Dramatic Arts in Sydney, Australia. Your voice is just as important if not more important than your visual appearance and ability to present to camera, so it makes sense that you need to have a great trained voice! You will learn how to master your instrument in this BONUS DVD as part of the How To Be A TV Star Program
More Specifically Here Is What You Will Get From Each Component Of The How To Be A TV Star Home Study Program:1. How To Be A TV Star Audio CD Program + Transcript
At long last, an audio learning resource which provides aspiring television presenters and hosts an easy-to-follow, entertaining and interactive way to discover various methods to securing an on-screen TV career. Covering theory and practical elements of television presenting, Nick Piper details the necessary steps to secure work, improve your onscreen skills and how to market your talent and ability to agents, casting directors and networks.
The audio series covers a huge range of topics together with simple assignments, exercises and top tip segments to ensure you are challenged, inspired and motivated to take immediate action.
This Audio program outlines my step-by-step method to pursue a career in television. Includes an interview with me talking about my own story and how I created the career I wanted. A Great starting point to learn about the TV Business and your place in it!
"I Recommend Nick Piper To Anyone Who Wants To Succeed In Television."
Lyndal Rogers
"I recommend Nick Piper to anyone who wants to succeed in television, or any other area of entertainment. His advice and inside knowledge helped me to improve my performance and confidence!' 'By applying his techniques and methods, I was able to approach auditions in a more confident way! "
Lyndal Rogers,
c91.3 FM Radio, Sydney, Australia
2. Your Big Break : A Career In Television DVD Series
For the first time in history, professionals open their own treasure trove of tips, advice and trade secrets to help with your industry education. We leave no stone unturned in the pursuit of personal and professional enlightenment.
* Want to secure the next Idol audition?
* Want to sign up with the William Morris Agency?
* Want advice from Russell Crowe’s agent?
* Want to know the secret to selling a show idea?You have access to almost 30 interviews conducted over 2 years - priceless information on 6 discs that most aspirants would take ten years to accumulate! Don’t waste time on phone calls and emails, this resource does the hard work for you. Watch and study this DVD Series and find out how you can earn Your Big Break.
"I Wish Your Big Break Was Around
When I Started Out"
"Your Big Break was a great day. I think all the presenters gave away more trade secrets that day than you would be able to extract from them in a lifetime. I thought the role-play sessions were a particularly powerful learning tool. I wish Your Big Break was around when I started out."
Larry Emdur,
TV Host ‘- Wheel Of Fortune’
Channel 7, Australia
3. Your Big Break 2: TV Presenting Revealed DVD Series
Three expert speakers – five sessions – one day of TV presenting excellence. Plop Entertainment presents a comprehensive seminar where valuable secrets to a successful career as a TV Presenter are revealed.
Enjoy a unique audience with some of television’s leading authorities on TV Presenting as they uncover industry secrets for aspiring television presenters and hosts. Join a select group of students who listen to industry secrets, tips and advice from television presenter Nick Piper, actor, teacher and author Dean Carey and voice/presenting coach Max Rowley.
Ensure you are fully prepared to launch your TV presenting career with this fantastic insight into the knowledge of three distinguished professionals who have endeared themselves to teaching and educating aspiring television hosts.
"Dean Carey, Artistic Directof of the Actors Centre Sydney Australia, has taught many successful actors including Hugh Jackman, Colin Farrell, Sophie Lee, Miranda Otto, Lisa Chappell, and Paul Mecurio. On Disc 2, Dean Carey shares his Top Ten Audition Tips. Tips every aspiring TV star and actor can't afford to miss!
Nicole Kidman, after completing the Power of Acting and an Audition Masterclass weekend, secured 'Dead Calm' which launched her international career. She said at that time: 'It's invaluable to have access to the work at the Actors Centre… the flexibility of weekend and drop in classes really suits my professional work.'
On Disc 4 Max Rowley shares his experience, insights and advice to a room of aspiring TV stars. Here are just some of the aspiring stars that Max Rowley has trained in the past and now have careers in Television and Radio:
PETER OVERTON 60 Minutes. BRENDAN JONES 2MMM. LARRY EMDUR - Wheel of Fortune ANTHONY MAROON 2MMM SOPHIE FALKINER "Wheel of Fortune" 7 RICHARD 'THE LOVE GOD' MERCER MIX 106.FM MARY KOSTAKIDIS SBS News CHRIS SMITH CEO 2GB ANGELA BISHOP Ten News ED BRESLIN JJJ MIKE TERRY Channel V Presenter IAN ROGERSON ABC RADIO ADAM DIGBY Seven Weather BYRON COOKE 2DAYFM JENINE PERRIT 9 “Small Business Show” MARK WARREN 2MMM CHRISTINE SPITERI 9 News BOGART TORELLI MIX 106FM. CRAIG NORENBERGS SENIOR PRODUCER SBS TV PETER SHANAHAN 2KY Here's a couple of testimonials for Max Rowley and Dean Carey
"“I Couldn’t Have Done It Without You”
Brendon Jones
"I couldn't have done it without you!" (Max Rowley)
Brendan Jones,
Winner of 3 Best Music Personality Australian Radio Awards, host of WSFM Sydney’s morning show, Breakfast with Jonesy and Amanda Keller and regular TV Spot on Mornings with Kerri-Anne
"Dean Carey Is An Intelligent And Creative Teacher. . "
"Dean Cary is an intelligent and creative teacher and theatre person; his rapport with his students is marvellous"
Robert Benedetti ,
California Institute Of The Arts
4. Audition Secrets Revealed Manual
This powerful and informative manual contains over 175 pages of insider secrets and advice on auditions gathered from over 15 years experience in the industry. Save yourself years of wasted auditions by avoiding the common mistakes and discovering the keys to a successful audition.
The manual covers everything from the basis of the Audition, to advanced strategies to ensure you give your best performance everytime!
Here’s what you’ll learn with Audition Secrets Revealed:
- What EXACTLY happens at an audition! (pg 38)
- What you SHOULDN'T write on your casting form! (pg 138)
- The first thing you should do when meeting a casting director. (pg 134)
- How a simple choice of clothes can vastly change your performance! (pg96-100)
- How you can use cue cards as a marketing tool for self-promotion (pg 125)
- How to make the script more enjoyable and memorable for you and for the producers! (pg 124)
- How you DO NOT need an agent to get noticed in a large audition!
- What Casting Directors are really looking for in auditions, and what you can do to satisfy their creative requirements! (pg 33-35)
- One thing you must do in order to improve your performance in front of camera. (pg 80)
- A simple, easy technique to reduce your nerves and anxiety during the audition process. (pg 83)
- What time of the day is best to perform an audition? (pg 149, Rule 20)
- Discover the FIVE items you MUST take to an audition! (Pg 150, Rule 21)
- Why it pays to take a break 1 hour before your performance time (pg 145, Rule 15)
- Find out how props can help you – even if they are not part of the audition! (pg 125)
- A Detailed Performance Checklist you can use each and everytime to professionally critique your performance - to help you get SPECIFIC feedback so you know now to improve immediately! (pg177)
- A Step-By-Step Checklist to help you use as many of the strategies and techniques in each and every audition. (pg175-176)
- A Complete A-Z Glossary of the most common terms in Television - so you are up to speed on the language of TV and Film! - You'll be able to converse with the big boys on their level! (pg168-173)
- The 25 Golden Rules of Auditioning - Quick, simple tips with practical application notes to give you ideas on how you can apply them (pg132-152)
- How to practice the art of AutoCue without spending hundreds of dollars hiring an Auto Cue machine! (pg129-131)
- .... And Much Much More!
"I Have Had Phenomenal Success With Nick’s Methods"
Joel Green
I have had phenomenal success with Nick’s methods. I recently secured representation with one of the leading talent representatives in the world. Furthermore, I was selected ahead of 12,000 applicants for Discovery Channel’s Reel Race and have traveled the world doing what I love! Without the information contained within ‘Audition Secrets Revealed’, this would NOT have been possible.
Nick’s television career is awesome. And he achieved it all through trial and error. All the mistakes and lessons he learned early in his career, have contributed to a formula that is guaranteed to increase your chances of work!
Since reading this manual, I have enjoyed fantastic success. I know how to audition, how to prepare, how to succeed and how to handle the pressure of a casting environment – thanks to Nick.
Joel Green
TV Presenter. Reel Race 2
Discovery Channel
"Be Ahead Of Your Competition."
"I recommend Nick to anybody who wants a career in television. His audition secrets are practical, informative and cover all those things you always wanted to know about television. By the end of his manual, you will not only be ready to take on the highly competitive TV industry but be ahead of your competition."
- Melissa Hanley
Lawyer, TV Host
"The Manual Was Totally Professional, Well Produced..… By Far The Best Out There”
Gail Fiteny
"Nick's audition advice was - in a word -'invaluable'. I would have never gained the confidence, knowledge or skills to handle auditions without him. Nick and his resources are the complete package - totally professional and well produced from conception to execution.”
“I researched many other avenues and found that Nick's services are by far the best out there, and the best value for money. His nine years of experience, his passion and his desire to help others to succeed really shines through. Don't think twice!"
-Gail Fiteny,
Detroit, USA5. How To Be A TV Star Advanced 12 Week Training Program + Full Assessment
Lights, Camera, Action! The 12-Week Training Program gives you the opportunity to train and learn in your own time, the challenge of performing weekly on-camera assignments and receiving an expert assessment – all in the space of 12 weeks!
A home-study course for aspiring television stars encompassing theory, practical and personal assignments to be completed within a 12 Week timeframe is now available for the first time!
- Want to be a reality TV star? Host ‘Dancing With The Stars?’
- Want to be the next big TV celebrity?
- The difference between success and failure is training – start now!
As soon as you wish, the 12-Week Training Program will be in your hands. Simply read the instructions and get filming. It is that simple! Once you have completed your 12 weeks of assignments, send it in for a detailed, qualified assessment.
This Training Program is designed to maintain your practical momentum – that you may have learnt or experienced in a classroom situation – and motivate you to get in front of the camera EVERY week.
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Test-Drive The How To Be A TV Star Home Study Program for An Entire 8 Weeks….Then Decide If It’s Right For You!
As you can easily see, the value is there… Everything I have Learned And Applied That Helped Me Secure My First Prime Time TV Host Job Within 6 Months Is Laid Out, Step By Step PLUS Nearly 30 Industry Professionals Sharing Their Inside Knowledge And Experience - You Can Now Access Decades of Wisdom At The Touch of A Play Button!
Now That I've Shown You There Is No-Risk In Ordering Your How To Be A TV Star Home Study Program Today To Fast Track Your TV Career, The Next Step Is Up To You.
You owe it to yourself to take full advantage of this very limited, risk-free offer right now while we have extended the SPECIAL LAUNCH OFFER. Click here to order your program now. Click here to start fastracking your success. If you don't get this information now, you may hate yourself later when you might have to pay much more and receive less bonuses, not to mention the opportunity cost of wasted time, energy and money through making mistakes you could have avoided and not taking the best course of action, as outlined in the program. This home study program is only available on this website for this great price, you won't find it in bookstores or anywhere else. Remember while you wait for the full program to be shipped directly to you, you'll can get started and learn from a downloadable digital version of the Audition Secrets Revealed Manual (edition 2) which also includes 2 of the bonuses (Showreel Secrets and the Audition Workbooks)
And Don’t Forget you’ll have piece of Mind with our Full 60 day 100% Money Back Satisfaction Guarantee. And in the highly unlikely instance of giving you a refund, I want you to keep the Audition Secrets Revealed Manual (Digital Edition V.2.0 which also includes Showreel Secrets, and Audition Workbooks 1 & 2 valued at over US$97!!). No questions asked. You WIN - no matter what you decide! Click Here
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Because I know you'll want to
access this information as soon as possible, we
have prepared a downloadble version of Audition
Secrets Revealed (Edition 2), Showreel Secrets
Revealed and The 2 Audition Workbooks, so you'll
be able to start learning wtihin the next 5
minutes! (Digital manaul at this stage only
works on PC's and not macs - the programmers are
currently working on a mac solution - we know
this sucks as we use Macs!)
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So, it's up to you. A few weeks from now, you can be nothing more than a few weeks older or you can be on your way to fast-tracking your TV Career. . You decide
Order your How To Be A TV Star Home Study Program Today and I look forward to hearing your success story! You won't regret it. All the Best
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