About us
Real to Reel Studios is a well established state of the art training studio based in Melbourne, Australia. Headed by current leaders in the fields of acting, casting, television, radio, modeling and voice production, Real to Reel offers innovative and practical courses in a range of disciplines.
Real to Reel is proud to boast the finest teachers in Australia – all of whom have had extensive experience and still practice their craft today. From casting directors, actors and voice teachers to presenters, producers and directors; we guarantee our students will receive top quality training and inside industry knowledge as part of their fun and interactive learning programs. Each course is designed to give students ‘hands-on’ skills and practical knowledge to maximize the chances of getting that all important ‘foot in the door’. For those with more experience our diverse range of courses provides opportunity to further one’s potential.
The courses are designed by Casting Director Michelle Quin and Journalist/Presenter/Producer Sandy Kaye who between them have over forty years industry experience. Michelle currently runs busy casting consultancy, ‘Casting Couch’ which casts for film and television both in Australia and abroad. She has worked with and auditioned thousands of actors and hopefuls and has placed many well known faces over the years including Radha Mitchell, Lisa McCune, Livinia Nixon and Sam Johnson.
Michelle’s passion for the industry puts her at the fore for spotting and developing talent. “Many people say I’m very intuitive and have an ability to always choose the right person for the job. I love to guide and encourage young actors and really take pride in the success that I see so many of them achieve”.
Sandy Kaye is well known in both television and radio circles where she freelances as a Producer/Presenter/Voiceover Artist on a host of different projects. From producing international documentaries to writing and voicing local Reality TV shows, she continues to work hard in the industry she loves and is certified as an accredited trainer which allows her to pass on skills to adult learners.
“There’s nothing better than seeing people ‘get it’. While many walk in lacking confidence, everyone walks out self-assured, inspired and knowledgeable, with courage to take the next steps forward.”
Michelle and Sandy know how important it is to maintain an atmosphere of trust and support in order to build relationships. Our studio environment oozes warmth and dependability where students are able to explore and extend their boundaries with confidence to develop both personally and professionally. In the process many also make lasting friends.
