How Sydney Saved 'The Matrix' - MCTV Talent Agency

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You may think that the number of blockbusters filmed in Sydney lately is a new phenomenon, however back in 1999 a little movie called ‘The Matrix’ came to Sydney. Directors Lana and Lilly Wachowski had to overcome many obstacles to get the movie made and had to cut corners where they could. In order to save money they decided to film in Sydney. ‘The Matrix’ was eventually filmed on a $60 million budget. It’s been reported that Warner Brothers executives said it would have cost $95 million to film in America at the time.

MCTV extras appeared in ‘The Matrix’, which went on to make a whopping $465.3 million at the box office. The movie won multiple Academy Awards and spawned a franchise. The fourth Matrix movie is expected in December this year.

With a low Aussie dollar at the moment, Government subsidies and the global pandemic causing issues for film crews worldwide it’s no wonder we have seen so many productions in the last year.

You can read more about the story of ‘The Matrix’ here.

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I signed up with MCTV yesterday and they applied me for 5 jobs already, one of which was successful. So excited to be back in business after long break. Looking forward working with you guys!

Dragana Gambiroza-Lazic

I’ve been with MCTV for a few years now and found them wonderful. I’ve had a much better experience than with my last agency and am particularly impressed by their management of my daughter through Joey’s

Elizabeth Bouris

Within my first month, I’ve been considered 3 times, got an audition for a TVC, and then a call back. And even a job offer with a leading Bank. I signed my children with the agency & while I was at the office, Paul gave us a casting for the kids the same afternoon.

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M.C.T.V has been very good to me for over three years now! I do appreciate their efforts in finding me work in four major motion pictures and other jobs

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There is far less work available for Children than there is for Adults in this industry. To even the playing field a little we have reduced the price for photographs and extended the time from 1 year to 2 years. Over that time, there is no additional charge for updating the photographs as the child’s look changes. Our simple package comes with everything you need to get started.

• A great head-shot and body-shot that captures your personality.
• Photo editing and touchup to combine your head-shot and body-shot into a single composite image
• Online profiles with the major industry casting networks.
• Updates to your photos, composite and profiles if your look changes.

We are determined to do the best job we can for each and every person who joins our agency. That’s why we include free updates to your photographs and online profiles. If for some reason, your initial photographs aren’t working for you, you can come in for a reshoot.

You can choose to pay by the month or you can pay 12 months in advance. (More Info Below)

• Pay by the month – $15 per month (pay the first 3 months in advance) credit card required
• Pay 12 months in advance – $180 for 12 months pay by cash, debit or credit

If you are not satisfied at the end of 24 months with the amount of work you received, you can apply for a free extension of our services.

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We have a simple package that includes everything you need to get started.

• A great head-shot and body-shot that captures your personality.
• Photo editing and touchup to combine your head-shot and body-shot into a single composite image
• Online profiles with the major industry casting networks.
• Updates to your photos, composite and profiles if your look changes.

We are determined to do the best job we can for each and every person who joins our agency. That’s why we include free updates to your photographs and online profiles. If for some reason, your initial photographs aren’t working for you, you can come in for a reshoot.

You can choose to pay by the month or you can pay 12 months in advance. (More Info Below)

• Pay by the month – $29 per month (pay the first 3 months in advance – total cost over 12 months $348) credit card required
• Pay 12 months in advance – $240 pay by cash, debit or credit

If you are not satisfied at the end of 12 months with the amount of work you received, you can apply for a free extension of our services.

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