SALLY McLEAN

Sally McLean: Actor. Writer. Director. With a bit of a thing for Shakespeare.

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  • Acting,  Featured,  Producing,  Work,  Writing

    Melbourne WebFest round-up and more news on the Shakespeare front – it’s still all go this July! #shakespeare #webfest #allthethings

    July 5, 2018 /

    So that’s another WebFest done for 2018, only this time I wasn’t just there as a creator, but primarily in my role as General Manager. Melbourne WebFest is over for another year and it was a crazy, intense, fun and exhausting ride! But I love these guys and the festival and it was so good to be able to catch up with so many people that I haven’t had a chance to see in ages, but also make some new friends in the online series world. In what has turned out to be the biggest MWF to date, we had four days of screenings, panels, networking events and of course…

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    Sally receives Best Director & Best Ensemble Cast Awards at New Zealand WebFest for Shakespeare Republic

    April 7, 2022

    Festivals, interviews, awards and more – that was the three months that was! #acting #actor #director #shakespeare

    November 3, 2018

    Sally returns to Australian Shakespeare Company to reprise role in “The Comedy Of Errors” in 2011

    December 15, 2010
  • Acting,  Featured,  Producing,  Work,  Writing

    Speaking Daggers officially selected for St Kilda Film Festival among other amazing things! #shakespeare #webseries #shortfilm

    May 7, 2018 /

    It’s May already?! So much has gone on since my last update here! Where to begin? So, Shakespeare Republic (the web series) has now won eleven awards, been nominated 45 times and officially selected for 43 international film festivals to date. It screened at the Pilot Light TV Festival this weekend just gone, and screens in Wales, England, USA, Italy, Brazil and Melbourne, Australia over the next two months! The short film, Speaking Daggers (the spin off from the web series), has been officially selected for 12 international film festivals to date, and the big news there is that it will be screening in a couple of weeks as an…

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    New season of Shakespeare Republic screening at eleven international film festivals!

    November 8, 2020

    Shakespeare Republic has launched and is in the wild with another acting gig filmed and in the can

    November 3, 2015

    Shakespeare Republic launches next week!

    August 19, 2015
  • Acting,  Producing,  Work,  Writing

    Shakespeare Republic has launched and is in the wild with another acting gig filmed and in the can

    November 3, 2015 /

    Shakespeare Republic has finally fully aired on our YouTube Channel (and Vimeo) and is now doing the film festival rounds.  We have some exciting news coming up on that front, to be revealed soon, and some lovely feedback from many quarters both in Australia and overseas. My episode was the last in this first season, and I include it here below for convenience: [vimeo id=”143406592″ maxwidth=”900″ align=”center” autoplay=”no” aspect_ratio=”16:9″] To see the full series, visit the official website here: http://shakespearerepublic.com/ In other news, I just recently shot a role for the new series of Jack Irish and my episode of Utopia went to air last month, which was a lot of fun.…

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    New website, Shakespeare and Alan Fletcher (among other things)

    June 3, 2015

    The Rehearsal Room – evolving the process

    May 14, 2013

    Shakespeare Republic now streaming on Ozflix – and already breaking records!

    April 12, 2019
  • Writing

    Another of Sally’s books published – this time for actors

    January 21, 2015 /

    In between all the other bits and pieces going on last year (that wrap up will be live here soon), I also managed to publish not just my book of poetry (a long held goal), but also this second book “O For A Muse Of Fire: Quotes On Acting From Pioneers Of The Stage“. I am so very proud of this collection of quotes.  It took months of research, immersing myself in the history of the acting business, exploring the lives and recorded thoughts of so many fascinating actors, writers, directors and others who had come before, from all around the world, and I loved every minute of it. Available…

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    Sally McLean 2019 Director/Writer Reel now online

    March 5, 2019

    Shakespeare Republic has launched and is in the wild with another acting gig filmed and in the can

    November 3, 2015

    Shakespeare Republic now streaming on Ozflix – and already breaking records!

    April 12, 2019
  • Writing

    Sally’s first published book of poetry – now available!

    January 17, 2015 /

    Yes, it’s true.  I have finally taken the plunge and am delighted to announce that my first book of poetry “Talking With Myself (a collection of poetical monologues) has finally been published and is available on Amazon.com and at all good booksellers worldwide. I am so thrilled to finally have my work out there in this genre of writing – poetry was the first thing I wrote before moving into script and playwriting, and to be able to finally have a small collection of my works available to the public in book form is a long-term goal finally realised. I also illustrated the work using my latest favourite visual medium,…

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    Sally McLean 2019 Director/Writer Reel now online

    March 5, 2019

    On this day: Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Franz Stampfl’s birth

    November 18, 2013

    Shakespeare Republic has launched and is in the wild with another acting gig filmed and in the can

    November 3, 2015
  • Producing,  Writing

    On this day: Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Franz Stampfl’s birth

    November 18, 2013 /

    Today, November 18th, 2013, marks the 100th anniversary of Franz Stampfl’s birth.  To honour the occasion, here is the latest trailer from my documentary project “A Life Unexpected”, which tells the story of Franz Stampfl’s life and career, featuring some of the fascinating people I’ve had the honour of  interviewing for the film to date. In addition to Sir Roger Bannister, Sir Christopher Chataway, Ulick O’Connor and members of the Stampfl family, you will also hear from John Landy, Ralph Doubell and Tim Lincoln (son of Merv Lincoln), among others. I am so humbled and grateful for the support this film has already received and so excited to bring more…

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    #MelbourneWebFest, #ShakespeareRepublic & more!

    July 11, 2016

    Hello Europe and “The Bazura Project”

    February 5, 2012

    Offspring and Evie Wants a Baby … I’m seeing a sort of theme here …

    October 5, 2012
  • Acting,  Producing,  Writing

    Howard Fine, A Life Unexpected and ABC TV

    August 12, 2013 /

    Things have been busy as usual for Sally over the past few months. On the acting front, she has been filming a recurring Guest role for a new ABC/BBC TV comedy series to be released later this year, as well as working again with the wonderful Los Angeles-based, Howard Fine (pictured below – on the right – with Sally and HFAS full-time course alumni, Shane Savage) at the Howard Fine Acting Studio (Australia). Sally had the great pleasure of working with fellow actor and scene partner, Mike Smith, as a participant at the Howard Fine Masterclass in July, and continues her study with the Studio with ongoing Scene Study, firstly with Howard and then Karen Ludwig. On the writing and…

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    Sally rejoins The Australian Shakespeare Company

    August 2, 2010

    Sally nominated for “Best Actress” at the 2018 Asia Web Awards! #acting #actor #nominee

    December 14, 2018

    #MelbourneWebFest, #ShakespeareRepublic & more!

    July 11, 2016
  • Acting,  Producing,  Writing

    Writing, presenting and working with animals – it’s all go right now!

    September 2, 2009 /

    Lot’s been happening over the past few months – here’s a quick round up: Latest Film News Filming has finished on Sally’s latest film project, a comedy about the arts scene called Why Must The Show Go On? with Sally in the role of the intense and driven leading lady/Artistic Director – “Madeleine”. The film is currently in post, due for launch in September. In other film-related news, Sally is busy working with Chris Murray for Popcorn Taxi and is in the process of working on several TV and film projects with writing partner, Perri Cummings, including the webisodic “Telling Tales” (working title), in which she will also be playing the role…

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    Howard Fine, A Life Unexpected and ABC TV

    August 12, 2013

    Sally interviewed on No Rest For The Weekend in NYC

    May 20, 2021

    Sally nominated for “Best Actress” at the 2018 Asia Web Awards! #acting #actor #nominee

    December 14, 2018
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    “Light Bringer” and “Why Must The Show Go On?” now wrapped

    July 14, 2009 /

    So much has been happening over the past six months! Where to start!?! Latest Film News Sally has been busy working on several film projects, the most fun being the short film “Lightbringer”, where she got to play “Beatrice” (right), a 14 year old girl trapped in a 30+ woman’s body. Sound familiar? Well, add the twist of the girl being Irish, it being set at the turn of the 20th Century in rural Australia and throw in a demon or two and you have a whole other kind of film. Directed by Claire Forgie, shot on 16mm and filled with Jane Austen style dresses and tresses – this film…

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    Howard Fine, A Life Unexpected and ABC TV

    August 12, 2013

    Meet Elsie and Charles – two characters featured in ‘Till The Boys Come Home

    February 22, 2019

    Sally invited to play “Zoraide” in rehearsed reading of Julia Britton’s “The Professor”

    May 5, 2010
  • Other News,  Writing

    Franz Stampfl and back in the studio

    October 6, 2008 /

    Lots to report, in different areas – Sally’s recorded some new music tracks, as well as branching out with her writing … Sally’s writing updates Sally has been busy writing, with a comedy series, short and feature film now in various stages of development. Sally is also about to begin work on her doco “Franz Stampfl: The Man Behind the Miracle Mile“. Sally returns to music She has also returned to music, recording (live) three new tracks, which will be released later this year. These were produced by Yanni Dellaportas, and you’ll hear a sample of his brilliant acoustic guitar work on “Rainbow Connection” and his composition work on the…

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I live, work and create on the lands of the people of the Kulin Nation. I acknowledge them and all Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognise their unceded and continuing connection to land, waters and culture. I pay my respects to their Elders past, present and emerging and offer my gratitude for the rich tradition of storytelling and artistic expression originated by all First Nations peoples around the world, which forms the foundation of all modern creative work.

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