Can Make the Difference Between Success and Failure
Includes articles on:
“How To Get An Agent”
“The Art of Cold Reading”
“A Magical Marketing Tip”
A special agent interview with David Moss.
Includes names, addresses and telephone number of agents who are
“SAG” Franchised by the Screen Actors Guild.
Agents who are Franchised by “AFTRA” The American Federation
of Music and Radio Artists.
Agents who are members of “ATA” Association of Talent Agents
Agents Need Talent
That Means Somewhere in This Book There is an Agent For You
Keith Wolfe has been a professional in the entertainment industry for over 40 years.
He was born in Memphis Tennessee. He began as a performer, actor, writer, singer
and songwriter. He recorded his first recording session at Sun Records in Memphis
where Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Roy Oberson, Carl Perkins and many
others did their early records. Two of Elvis Presley's band members played on Keith's
first recording. He is currently an active Hollywood casting director. His offices are
located at Sunset-Gower Studios in Hollywood. Keith is currently casting, producing
and directing commercials and Webisodes. Keith’s credits include Feature Films,
Pilots, Infomercials, Videos and Voice-Overs.
Keith also helps actors find representation through his “Talent Training Service.”
Keith teaches private coaching in “How To Audition and The Art of Cold Reading.”
When the actors he works with are ready he introduces them to agents.
You can contact Keith at 323 469-5595
silverscreen411@roadrunner.com
Table of Contents
How To Get An Agent
Catch 22 – the SAG card
A Magical Marketing Tip
Marketing Yourself On The Internet
Need Help With Your Career?
Special SAG Agent Interview
KEITH WOLFE CASTING
THE ART OF COLD READING
The Mirror Trick
Special Agency Needs
Special Report!
Agent Listings
How To Get An Agent
By Keith Wolfe
It is an exciting time in an actor’s life when he is first accepted by an agent. This is a great
time of expectation and hope for the future. If you do not have an agent, it can be very frustrating
seeing other actors who have agents going out on interviews, when you know you are just as
talented as they are, and you are being left behind.
I hope to help those seeking an agent to find representation and begin the process of
becoming a working actor.
To be accepted by an agent need to be prepared. Preparation and opportunity are the
cornerstones of success in any business and I believe this to be particularly true in the
entertainment industry.
The process for finding an agent can vary according to the individual. I have been helping
actors find agents fir the past 20 years and what works for one actor may not work for another.
The same goes for agents. One actor may be having great success with an agent while
another, with the same agency, is having no luck at all.
Let's discuss preparation for a moment. Let's start with the basics and work our way up;
Anyone who wants to work in motion pictures, television, commercials or videos needs to have
his basic package together. I consider the actor's basic package to be a photo, resume, and some
form of acting training, whether it's just a few weeks in a commercial workshop or years of
intensive training.
Your Photo
Your photo is vitally important for several reasons. First, it lets the agent know if he
already has anyone like you on file. In most cases, agents know immediately if they want to
meet with you regarding representation when they first see your photo. It's a visual medium and
it's the agent's job to spot talent with whom he feels he can have success in generating
interviews which, of course, can generate profit for the agent.
The actor is not always in it for the money and that's good because jobs can be sparse in the
beginning. The agent, on the other hand, always looks at an actor for the potential earning
power.
It's a bit cold to put it that way to the actor who is in the arts for the love of it, but the agent
must pay rent and I believe it'd really better that the agent perceives things this way because if
the agent thinks he can make money with you then he will work hard to get you the interviews
which, in turn, will help you get work.
Your photo must look like you. I know this may sound a bit strange to hear but it's the truth.
I was casting for six hours one day on a feature film and at the end of the day, the producer help
up three photos. He said that these were the only actors who came in that day that looked like
their photo.
Sometimes photographers can become too creative in an effort to please the actor and forget
that what the casting director and director want to see is a simple shot that makes a statement
and looks like the actor.
If you're planning to get your first photos my advice, based on experience, is not to spend
several hundred dollars, nor should you blow up several shots and make copies. I also suggest
that you avoid the expense of making up a composite or an expensive portfolio. A simple head
shot or maybe a three-quarter shot’s all that is needed for you to get accepted by an agent.
Frequently actors have spent hundreds of dollars on photographs, enlargements, and copies
only to hear from their new agent that he doesn't like the photos. The actor will then have to pay
the expense of re-shooting.
I suggest you check out several photographers and find one whose work you like. Pick one
or two shots from these and have some 8x10’s made. After you have been accepted by an agent,
you can ask him what kind of photos he needs. Ask him to give you some examples, then go
back to your photographer and show him the examples from your agent. This way you are
spending your money wisely and giving your agent what he needs to represent you in the best
possible manner.
If the agent does not like your photos, he will not send them out! A simple head shot or
three-quarter shot is all you need to begin.
Your resume
The resume is also very important because it shows what you have done and lists your
training which is extremely important. The resume should include your height, weight, and the
color of your hair and eyes.
If I am casting a project and I am in a hurry, the resume as much as the photo can help me
decide whom I call in for an audition. In most cases, casting directors get more submissions for
a role than they have the time to see.
Usually, I will go through the photos and choose a group of actors for a role by their looks.
That is, do they look like the character in the script? Almost always more actors are submitted
than time will allow me to see.
Next I turn the photo over and examine the resume. This is why the resume must be done in
a professional manner. Most agents will instruct you on how to put your resume together. If you
are new to L.A. or it’s one of your first resumes, I suggest you get some help in putting it
together. See if you can revise it to suit your needs. If you still feel you need help, I suggest you
check the trade papers for a resume service to assist you.
Your Training
One of the first questions agents ask my clients when I hold an audition session and invite
agents to see my clients who are seeking representation is “Are you training anywhere?”
Training is important for everyone, but more so for the newcomer who may have limited film
and TV credits.
I believe every actor should keep training until they reach such a high level of
accomplishment that they are working so much the work becomes their way of keeping their
acting instrument sharp. I refer to the actor’s body and talent as their instrument.
An old and dear friend of mine, David Alexander, who has long since passed away once
said something that I feel all actors should hear and understand “The body is the instrument and
the words are the notes.”
This is a very important statement and I hope you will keep it stored in your subconscious.
Always keep your instrument in good shape and ready to audition at a minute’s notice.
If two actors walk into my office to audition for the same role and both are well trained
and right for the part, but one is good shape and has been keeping his talent ready with cold
reading classes and doing plays, and the other actor has not been active, I can usually tell.
There are many reasons an actor may not be chosen for a role. You may be the wrong age
or ethnic background. You may not match up with another actor already cast. Your hair and
eyes may not be what they’re looking for. You may be too heavy or thin. All of these reasons
and others like them may keep you from getting the job and you have no control over them.
It is the actor’s responsibility to control the one thing he can. You must never lose a job
because of your ability to act. This you can control through training. I tell actors in my seminars
that they may not have control of many things in an interview, but they do have control of their
reading and performance.
I have watched many actors leave my office and heard the director or producer say “He
was perfect for the role, but his reading wasn’t that good.” The director was afraid the actor
wouldn’t be able to handle the role. I repeat, you must not let this happen to you. This you can
control by making yourself the best actor you can be through training so when you walk out of a
casting office, you never lose a job for lack of training.
This raises the question of cold reading ability. Of all the talents you need to win an agent
and then auditions, cold reading is the most important. After a prospective agent has looked at
your photo and resume, he or she will ask you to cold read – because cold reading is what you’ll
do to win jobs and the agent will want to be sure you are good at it and not disgrace the agency
when you are sent out on an audition.
If you are unsure where to train, there are several books at Samuel French Bookstore
including “Where To Train” where I list teachers and coaches that I recommend. You can also
find some of the top acting teachers online.
Getting an agent is a big step in your life as an actor and for that reason it must be given a
lot of thought. Sometimes new actors getting in to the business will ask me why an agent is so
important. Most actors who have been around for a while know the importance of an agent;
however if might be a good idea to go over just why an agent is so important.
The agent is the actor’s link to the casting directors, and the casting directors are the actor’s
link to the producers and directors. You need an agent to get you the interviews and the more
established the agency you are with, the more interviews you are likely to be sent on. Many
talented actors are not working because they don’t have an agent.
The right agent can make the difference between a success and failure. An actor needs an
agent who believes in him and is excited about having him as a client.
How does one find the right Agent? There is no set rule for finding an agent, but I believe
the best way to get in to an agent’s office is through referral or introduction.
If you know a producer or director or casting director well enough to ask them to refer you
to an agent, this, in my opinion, is the route to go.
If you are like most actors and do not have such a connection, then it’s back to the drawing
board and here we go.
When you decide that you are ready to seek representation, you need to decide what type of
work you’re going after—television, commercials or voice overs.
It’s important to plan your attack because some agents are known for being successful in
certain areas. How do you find out which agents specialize in what areas? Well you have a great
source in your hands now. This book has been carefully designed to assist you in locating the
agent who may be looking for your type for the kind of work you want.
If you only want to work in commercials then you should submit to the agencies who
represent talent for commercials. Some agents specialize in certain types and ages, and some
handle only children, others only adults. This book and some others on the market are a great
source to help the actor find his way to those who represent his type in the desired market.
The agent is the talent broker. It’s his job to get you the interview and it’s your job to
present yourself as a professional when you get to the interview.
The actor needs an agent who has been around for a while and has contacts in the industry.
The longer an agent has been in business the more likely it is he will have made some good
contacts with casting directors. Success brings success. The more the agent books film,
television and commercials, the more his contacts grow. This is not to say there are no good
new agents. Some new agents are eager and work extremely hard to get established and this can
work in the favor of a new actor who may not have strong enough credits to be represented by a
larger, more established agency.
If I have been asked once, I’ve been asked a thousand times… make that several thousand
times over the last 30 years, “How do I get an agent?”
Let’s start with the most basic way used by actors; the morning mail. It’s like finding a
needle in a haystack, but for some, it works.
Once you have chosen the agents you feel are right for you send them a photo and resume,
and a short cover letter, telling them about yourself and ask for a chance to meet with them in
person.
The problem with this process for many advanced as well as new actors is that you don’t
know much about the agents you’re mailing to. It’s hard for actors to know who works hard for
their clients.
This is why many actors prefer to get professional help when searching for an agent.
Mailing is the most difficult way to get an agent, but if your funds are limited and you don’t
have any contacts in the industry, then go for it!
I suggest you mail about 20 photos at a time and then do a follow-up call in a few days.
Agents are very busy so don’t be discouraged if you run into a lot of rejection. Don’t take it
personally. If you don’t get accepted, pick another 20, and do it over again and again.
Show cases – good and bad
Many years ago I organized showcases for actors to do scenes for agents, producers and
directors. Show cases are a good way to be seen by gents. The only drawback for some actors is
the price of getting into the showcases.
Some showcases will give you a list of agents that are scheduled to appear and you can
check through your book to see which ones are right for you.
I did showcases for a few months and became disillusioned with the results. I was putting
on great showcases with several agents in attendance. Sometimes producers and directors also
attend.
I began my showcases while I was at Francis Ford Coppola’s studio, Zeotrope. I would rent
a large screening room and have food and drinks. It was a lot of fun. The problem I found was
there were too many people in one room without enough focus on the individual actor; too
much energy, too much confusion, too many scenes, and too many actors.
I loved doing the showcases. However, I felt the actors were jot being well served. I
changed my format and began sending actors out to agent’s offices where they would have
brief, but one–on-one meetings with the agent.
I also began holding small audition sessions, inviting an agent to see actors who needed
representation. I personally read with each actor so all of the agent’s focus is on the one actor
instead of two actors doing a scene together.
I recently met with an actor who described his experience with a showcase. He said there
was an agent on the showcase list he had always wanted to see, but when he was paired up, he
was put with a beautiful blonde actress and the agent never looked at him. This was sad and I’m
sure it’s not always the case, but it demonstrates the problems I was having with actors
competing against one another.
I am not bashing showcases. If there’s any way you can get in front of an agent that you
are comfortable with, I recommend you go for it. There are many companies in L.A. that
showcase talent to agents. I recommend you check the trade papers such as Backstage, to find
the one you feel is right for you.
Catch 22 – the SAG card
I am often asked by actors I consult with if they can get an agent without a Screen Actors
Guild card. The answer is yes. There are many good agents who will take non-union actors if
the actor is well trained and has potential. Many of my non-union clients have obtained their
SAG cards in commercials. However, many non-union actors with whom I have consulted have
obtained their Taft Hartley working with such stars as Patrick Swayzie, Tom Selleck and
several others. For those who may not know, a Taft Hartley is the form a producer signs and
files with the Screen Actors Guild when a non-union actor is hired. Non-union actors must not
see the lack of a SAG card as an overwhelming obstacle. It’s just part of being an actor and
when it’s time for you to get into SAG, it will happen.
Remember, every star you see today, at one time, did not have a SAG card. Some actors
have told me that they haven’t tried to get an agent because they wanted to get their SAG card
first. I quickly explained to them that they need the agent to help them get into the doors of
SAG auditions. Getting a SAG card is important, but getting an agent is more important.
If you have your SAG card, great! It helps the agent get you into more auditions. If not,
don’t use it as an excuse not to try to get an agent. There are many excellent agents who will
give the non-union actor a chance. Don’t procrastinate another minute. Go for it!
Performing in Plays
Landing a role in a play is an excellent way to be seen by people in the industry. It’s one of
the more time consuming ways of finding an agent because it’s not always easy to get agents to
come see the plays. However, I know of many agents who do see plays for potential clients
when they have been invited by the actor. Just make sure it’s a good play, done professionally
with a good cast.
Hiring a Consultant
I feel that whatever I say here is going to sound self-serving because I, myself, am a
consultant. However, since there are many ads such as mine in the trade papers that offer help as
a consultant, I feel the question of consultants should be discussed.
A good reputable consultant can be of great help getting an actor’s career moving. Just make
sure you are dealing with a reputable firm that has proven successful for others in the past and
one which does not charge you an ungodly amount of money.
Make sure the consultant is well known and has been established for a lengthy period of
time. It takes a few years for anyone to make good connections in this industry. Check for
references just like you would in any other kind of business. A good consultant can take years
off your struggle in Hollywood. A bad consultant can take your money and give you nothing in
return. Like everything else, check it out.
Be Persistent
You may try everything I’ve mentioned and still find yourself without an agent. Don’t quit
trying and, most of all don’t get down on yourself. There is no business on this planet that
requires more discipline, persistence and determination than show business. However, it is my
belief that there is no other business as rewarding. I know there will be timed when you’ll feel
like throwing it all away. You’ll start thinking about going back home or selling real estate.
You’ll hear from some of your old friends you went to school with and how well they’re doing.
Your insides will ache because you can’t tell them anything good about your career in
Hollywood. But don’t quit. Believe in yourself. Believe it can happen for you. Don’t stop until
you have made it happen for you.
Final Thought
First, I advise you to do the mailing as earlier discussed. If the mailings do not get you
results, then I suggest you get into showcases and plays.
If you have tried to get a good agent and have not had the results you want, if you are tired
of waiting and want to meet agents immediately or if you have any questions about getting an
agent or your career in general—I invite you to call my office 323-469-5595 and I will be happy
to arrange a free consultation in an effort to help you find the right agent and get your career
moving. Until then, may God bless, and happy agent hunting.
Keith Wolfe
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A Magical Marketing Tip
By Casting Director and Career Consultant
Keith Wolfe
Agents and casting directors are used to getting hundreds, if not thousands of submissions
each month. Most submissions are from new actors seeking representation and to casting
directors, producers and directors seeking an audition for a role.
Actors are told to include a cover letter telling something about themselves with their
photo and resume. A submission without a cover letter is incomplete; however there is no
school on how to write a cover letter and many submissions are tossed for the lack of the actor
not knowing how to present himself in the right manner.
The cover letter is clipped to the front of the photo and resume. If it does not attract the
attention of the agent, casting director, producer or director, it is most likely quickly tossed
aside.
The cover letter should be a brief explanation of what kind of representation the actor is
seeking. It should include some information about the actor, but not a laundry list of the items
of the actor's goals.
Above I have described what is considered the normal submission, trying to gain the
attention of those in the entertainment industry who can help you with your career.
Through the years I have suggested an alternative way of making submissions that I call “A
Magical Marketing Tip”. I call it a magical tip because of the enormous amount of positive
results that have come to actors who use it and continue to use it day after day, month after
month.
To understand how the magical market tip works we have to understand a little bit about
human nature.
When you were a youngster and you received a compliment or an approval from your
parents for something you had done, did it make you feel good?
When one of your teachers at school bragged on your school work, your athletic ability or
something you had done, how did it make you feel about yourself?
When your first love told you how good looked, besides blushing, didn't it make you feel
good?
The emotional need to be appreciated follows us throughout all our lives. We all want to be
recognized for our hard work and honest, sincere praise is something we all want and need.
Keeping this in mind, I will share with you how you can turn honest and sincere praise into a
magical marketing tip.
The magical marketing tip can be used for many different areas of the entertainment
industry. For this example we will use directors because they are the ones whose job it is to get
the performance out of the actor, and, if an actor excites the mind of the director, his chances of
getting hired are very good.
To make it simple and easier to follow, I've separated the magical marketing tip into steps;
Step One: Purchase a copy of the daily trade publication “The Hollywood Reporter.” Get
the Tuesday issue. It lists the films that are in pre-production with the addresses and sometimes
phone numbers of the production companies. It also lists names of the producers and directors
along with the projects they are preparing to shoot.
Step Two: Make a list of the projects in pre-production, include the director and the
address and phone number of the production company.
Step Three: Research each director’s credits. There are many different ways; The
Hollywood Creative Directory can be found in most entertainment oriented bookstores and on
the Internet at www.hcdonline.com and www.samualfrench.com. The Internet Movie Data Base
is an excellent way to look up credits for anyone in the industry, including directors;
www.imdb.com.
Step Four: Once you’ve researched the director’s credits, try to find a film of
his you have already seen. Hopefully you can find not only a movie you have seen but one of
your favorites or at least one you enjoyed. If you can’t find one you’ve seen, then make a list of
all the director’s credits and go to the nearest movie rental outlet of your choice, and watch
some of his movies. You’ll also be able to find most, or at least some, online.
Step Five: Find the director’s moment. Study the film you have chosen to find the scene
that moves you the most. Stay away from action scenes; they can be exciting and fun to watch,
but it’s better to find the most emotional scene. Once you have found the scene you feel the
actors have given their best performance, study it over and over until you can almost recite the
dialogue. Once the scene is embedded in your mind, you are ready for the final step in the
Magical Marketing Tip
Step Six: For the final step, I want you to sit down and write a letter to the director. Tell
him how much you’ve enjoyed his work. If that’s all you say, that would be nice, but it doesn’t
show personal involvement, and it leaves the door open for him to wonder if you have really
ever seen his work. So be very specific. Refer to the scene you chose where he got the emotion
out of the actors. By mentioning, not only the name of the film, but the scene you liked most,
you have given him a compliment that proves you saw his work. By mentioning the scene that
moved you the most, he knows your compliment comes from really having seen his work and
remembering a special moment. Hence you have found a director’s moment
We’re talking about honest and sincere praise. Don’t overdo it with exaggerated statements.
Remember everyone enjoys a compliment for the work they have done.
The most important part of this letter is not to mention anything about yourself. Now this
may be hard to do, but to make this marketing tip work, you must not say anything about your
acting career. The only time you mention yourself is when you sing your name at the bottom of
the letter. However, be sure to include a photo, resume, and contact number.
It’s also very important that you do not ask the director for anything. Everything in this
letter is about the director and how much you enjoyed his work.
The one guarantee in going after a career in Hollywood and acting is that there are no
guarantees; however, if you will make the magical marketing tip part of your marketing plan,
you will increase your chance of getting called in for auditions, and auditions can lead to work.
Don’t be discouraged if you don’t get an immediate response, but be ready in case you do
get an immediate response and remember “Effort Equals Results.”
God Bless – Keith Wolfe
The Actor
He was an actor as a child and everyone was so pleased.
They enjoyed his antics and his cheeks were rosy from being squeezed.
When he matured and announced that he would be an actor,
They all turned their backs on him and roared with laughter.
`
Pay no attention. Think not of them and be what you will
A voice did say, but from where? All were gone. All was still.
Keep me with you always and I will lead you through the fire
Together we'll overcome all obstacles. My name is Desire.
Keith Wolfe
Marketing Yourself On The Internet
An Introductory Overview by Keith Wolfe
Today most actors are familiar with the Internet and how to use it; however, I continue to
meet new actors who have just arrived to Los Angeles wanting to start an acting career and
have never heard of L.A.Casting or Actor’s Access.
Like many people, before getting involved with the Internet, I wasn’t sure what it was all
about and was reluctant, at first to spend the time it takes to get an Internet account set up. It
only took me a few minutes after getting online to realize the enormous possibilities of the
Internet and how it could be used to help market new and advanced actors. After a couple of
months I was building websites for actors. This was 1996 and I was the first person to put
actor’s photos and resume online.
A BRIEF PAUSE
I am concerned that you may stop reading here and sign up with the first Internet
company you come across. I feel a word of caution is in order!
As a casting director and career consultant, I am always looking for ways to help new talent
get recognized by those in the industry who can help with their career. It only took me a few
minutes after getting online to realize the enormous possibilities of the Internet..
Putting your photo on the Internet with a company with no connections or one which is not
promoting their site to producers, directors and casting directors, will do you very little good.
Your photo will drift into cyberspace with billions of other bits of information; along with the
money you spent having put it there.
There are many companies on the Internet that claim to get you seen by casting directors
and agents. You can spend a lot of money and get nothing in return. I have researched
companies which offer Internet services. The two major companies that you should have your
photos and resume on are L.A. Casting and Actors Access. Each one lists the roles and allows
you to submit yourself directly to casting directors and production companies. Agents also use
these companies to submit your profile to casting directors for roles you are right for.
TO CONTINUE
The Internet has completely changed the way casting is done. In the past agents would
submit photos and resumes by messenger to casting directors. Today, it’s almost all done
electronically.
To understand how the Internet can be a great marketing tool, we first need to understand
the process an actor must go through before getting hired for a role. For legitimate film and
television projects, an actor must get to the producer and director, who of course, are the ones
that make the final decision on who gets the role. If it’s a commercial, it’s the ad agency and the
client for the product who will make the final decision.
Before an actor’s photo and resume is ever seen by the producer and director, several
things must happen.
The actor must get a good agent which is not always an easy thing to do. He must then
depend on the agent to get him in to see the casting directors. One of the most difficult things an
actor faces is getting called in by the casting director for an interview, and then getting a call
back to meet the producer and director.
You may be exactly what the producer and director are looking for. You may have the
exact look the ad agency wants for their product, but if they never see your photo, it does you
very little good.
If I am making it sound hard to get work, the truth is, it is hard, and if you’ve been trying to
get started for any length of time, you’re already aware of what a new actor faces. That is why I
strongly believe in getting your photo in front of those who do the hiring any way you can.
WHAT IS THE INTERNET AND HOW DOES IT WORK?
I describe the Internet as a worldwide library that is accessible to all who want to visit. It’s
estimated that several hundred million people worldwide are connected to the Internet. This
includes agents, casting directors, producers and directors.
Thomas Alva Edison was once asked “what is electricity and how does it work?” His reply
was “Electricity is -- use it”.
I feel the same thing applies with the Internet. “The Internet is -- use it”! You don’t have to
know how to operate, or own a computer to get your photo online. You do need to know the
legitimate companies that are offering services to put your photo online.
When I begin casting a project, I usually discuss the character needed with the producer
and director. They, and the script, usually describe what the character is for each role.
It’s hard to know exactly what the director or producer has in their mind’s eye for each
role. That’s why casting goes on and on sometimes. They’re looking for certain look and
sometimes don’t know exactly what it is until they see it.
The Internet will gives the producers and directors a chance to view actors, and when
they see an actor who fits what they have in mind for a role, they can have the casting director
call the actor in, this will give me and other casting directors a clear image of what the director
is seeking for an individual role.
The Internet is a non-intrusive way for actors to be seen by producers, directors, and
other casting directors. Once a project is a go, the producers and directors have a limited
amount of time to view talent. The Internet will give them a chance to view actors, weeks before
the rush of getting prepared for a project.
An actor expressed concern to me that a producer or director may see his resume on the
Internet and because it doesn’t show a large body of work, decide not to call him. I explained to
the actor that he should not be concerned about his resume. When George Clooney, Demi
Moore and Kelly Preston auditioned for me in the 80’s they had very little on their resumes. All
actors begin with a sparse resume. Your concern should be on making sure your craft is in order
when you do get called in for an audition. Your main goal is to get in front of producers and
directors in any legitimate way possible. That’s what makes the Internet so exciting. You can
submit yourself directly to producers, directors and independent film makers.
I will share something with you now that I have never divulged before. The agent is
concerned about what you have on your resume because he wants the casting directors to know
he has good, experienced talent. He does not want to be known as an agent who represents only
new talent. The casting director is concerned about what’s on your resume because he has been
hired to find professional, qualified talent.
In all my years of casting I have found the person who cares the least about what’s on
your resume is the director. He himself is an artist, and he only cares about whether you’re
going to spark for him and bring the character alive. Of course you must be able to act. If this
were not the case, a new actor would never get hired and we would never have new stars. We
have many new stars because they, somehow, got to the producer and director to consider them
for their first roles.
I have always felt an actor needs to take control of his career, and while there are many
things he cannot do, he needs to do everything possible to help get recognized by those in the
industry who are in a position to put him to work.
In closing, I highly recommend you get listed on L.A.Casting and Actors Access. If you
use other companies make sure they have been in business long enough to have contacts with
producers, directors and casting directors.
Good luck! And remember, luck almost always follows hard work, persistence, and
determination.
Keith Wolfe
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Special SAG Agent Interview
David Moss
Casting Director/Career Consultant Keith Wolfe paid a visit and provided us with the
following bio and interview.
David Moss is one of the top agents in Hollywood. He represents mostly established
actors. However, he will occasionally accept a talented new-comer. David is highly respected by
casting directors and has had a long successful career as an agent. A great agency to be with
KEITH: David, tell us about yourself and your agency.
DAVID: I come from a show business family. My father was an award winning film
editor. I have three brothers; one is a retired agent, one an Entertainment Attorney, and the other
does light and sound. The last picture that my late uncle produced and edited holds the record
for the most Academy Awards ever! I made a pretty good living as an actor when I was a kid
living in Europe, and then made the transition here to Hollywood. When I moved back to the
States I did things like Man From Uncle, Girl From Uncle, and General Hospital. Then I had a
meeting with two very wonderful guys at a great agency called Sig Gold and Jack Fields, a
medium sized agency with a lot of winners in it. We took a meeting and they wanted to know if
I wanted to be an agent. I said yes. This was the coat and tie era, before computers and video
cameras, way back when it was a small interesting town. I had two wonderful years and great
training from these guys. Then I decided to go out on my own and that is what I’ve been doing
for some thirty odd years now. I am a franchised agent. It’s a boutique agency. I do some
development, but prefer to work with established individuals. It’s an easier way to go but,
occasionally I take on a new person. People I’ve worked with in my earlier years, who’ve gone
on to get Academy Award nominations include Ann Archer, Cary Snodgrass, Michael Conrad,
Tyne Daly, George Stanford Brown. These are all people I started off with. They were on my
first client list when I started off in New York.
KEITH: What types of talent do you represent? All ethnic groups? Give us an overview of
your clients, including how young an actor can start with you.
DAVID: That’s a good question. I don‘t know that I zero in on any specific types, except
for talented ones, people who press my buttons and kick my attention. I go to a lot of workshops
and theatre. I enjoy theatre. My office is over a theatre. Obviously, it's easier to maintain an
established actor and keep them working but, all agents, whether they admit it or not, like to
take a chance on somebody new and go into development, invest the resources of their agency,
call in some favors and try to get someone started, and reap the satisfaction of saying hey "I
started this, I made it happen." I was the one there first and got them rolling. So that is the real
satisfaction in being an agent. It’s being part of the creative aspect, taking a potential talent and
making them become a working talent.
KEITH: Do you take clients that do not have a lot of credits, if they are very talented?
DAVID: I do some development, but how much time I want to spend, how much time is it
going to take, as we know, Keith, some of the kids are luckier, they start off and go to work
right away. Others you have to stick with it for a year, two, three, or five, and work your way
into the system to get them established. I wish it was engraved in stone formula on who gets
lucky and who doesn't, but there isn't. You either have to be into it for the long haul or get back
on the bus.
KEITH: What about showcases? What's the good and the bad about them, and do you
recommend your clients to do casting director showcases.
DAVID: Normally I would say it hurts. I have a client that has been with me for fifteen
years now, and he still goes occasionally to these casting director and director showcase
workshops. Because he is such a good actor and doesn't mind investing in his career, it has got
him work and some good work, so it can be a positive experience.
Some showcases have assistants as guests. Casting directors may call you in for a smaller
part, but obviously, the best showcase is the one with the main casting director. I have picked up
over the years some pretty good clients in showcases. I will go backstage or out in the lobby,
take a business card and take a meeting and go from there. Sometimes we don't go from beyond
the meeting and sometimes we'll sign them up and give them a shot. One of the joys of being an
agent is being right. I was right, this actor can do it!
KEITH: Photos – they seem to be a big problem for actors. What kind to get? How much
should they spend? What do you expect and actor to have in the way of photos when he or she
walks in your door.
DAVID: What they come with is one thing, what they need in another issue, obviously.
Like a leading lady should have the corporate look, attorney look, no glasses and the usual
cliché. The leading lady can’t be too beautiful for this town. Glamour is a reality and it’s an eye
catching issue. The industry takes notice of beautiful people; there are a lot of women who got
into the business on their looks and became good actresses. Their good looks got them in the
door as it was in the old studio contract days. The Robert Taylors and Tyrone Powers were
extraordinary looking young men and turned out to be good actors. As for the hard copy photo,
we are using less and less because everything has become about ninety percent electronic
submissions so the photographs that are uploaded into the breakdown services are the best we
can get. We try to have three choices and figure out which one is the best shot for the role.
KEITH: Do you advise your clients and newcomers to get into plays? Do you attend
plays?
DAVID: If you're going to do a play in a good theatre in Thousand Oaks which is in the
next county, it's unlikely it will be reviewed by the L.A. Times which is the most important of
the reviews and gets any industry coverage in terms of casting people and so forth, unless the
play is a huge hit. You want to do it in town. You want to be in Hollywood where after they
have put in a ten hour day they can go get a sandwich and go catch a piece of theatre. It's tough
if they are working casting directors. You can't get them to see you because they are there
working until ten at night and if they are not working you got to find a way to get them to the
theatre. Pick and choose your parts because if you're in a great play and you've got nothing to do
in it because you're working with some names it’s kind of a dead end. Get into a good theatre
group that does good productions like the Matrix, The Zephyr Theatre, or Node and Twilight
theatres locally here in Hollywood where they do good productions all the time and they get
some industry traffic. Some agents will go with managers too. It's a way to get a break. More
than one actor has been pulled out of a theatre piece and tested for a series and changed their life
because the right person was there at the right time and you were in the right role.
KEITH: Training – a lot of actors come to me and ask what kind of training they should
get. When you get that question, what do you advise? Do you advise actors to train with a
recognizable name? Is that impressive to you?
DAVID: Well if you go to the Beverly Hills Playhouse are you going to have to work your
way up the ranks to get in with the boss or the head of the theatre organization. There it’s likely
you are going to start off in the beginner’s class. If you get into the intermediates, it’s because
you have shown promise. You can’t get enough training. Hopefully, it’s the right trainer for you.
The right teacher who understands who you are and can feed the training, the focus you need for
that role so you can bring it to life and make it a working piece that you need on stage and get
people to be interested. Theatre is very important. Other than the fact that my office is over a
theatre, I am a theatre person. I go to the theatre a lot. I go to London and New York to see
theatre. We are theatre people.
KEITH: Do you advise your clients to dress for the role at auditions? In other
words, if it’s a period piece, do you advise them to go in dressed to create that image?
DAVID: When I take the appointment in my mind, it is seldom that I will miss
asking if there are any dress notes and they will say it is self-explanatory in the sides of the
scenes of who they are and what they do. Sometimes, they’ll say no, we want to see if this guy
has biceps. Tell him to put on shorts, sneakers and a tank top. Dress is very important, over the
top isn’t. If the role calls for sexy, go in sexy. Wear an attractive dress, don’t wear perfume.
Perfume is a put off in most cases. I had a casting director say I’m bringing in Judy on a call
back, but if she wears that perfume, she is not getting the job. Everybody left the room until we
aired it out. True story! Don’t wear perfume. All you need is plenty of make-up and a little soap
and water.
KEITH: How should an actor seeking representation make their submission to you?
Through a phone call, or photo and resume in the mail?
DAVID: We accept submissions by mail. In other publications that have been written
about me or biographies about my agency, I am the only one that opens the mail. I look at every
piece of mail that comes in. I read the cover letter. I take the time, I make a call. I do everything
snail mail and hard copy. There is just nobody in the office to cover all the email that would
come in, so we try to keep the email to business. Submissions should be in Hard Copy. Give me
your best picture and a way to get a hold of you.
KEITH: Once you have a client, how should he or she communicate with you? The
biggest problem that actors express concern about to me is agent communication. When you
take on a new client, what do you tell them about communicating with you?
DAVID: As to how much and what kind of contact you should have, some actors are
more secure than others and don’t need any hand holding, and don’t need to be called up and
told we are doing this is or that for them. They trust you. They know you are working for them.
Others need a little hand holding and need to hear from you once and a while so they don’t get
anxious. So I try to find a balance and do call people once in a while, the ones I feel need to
hear from me. Otherwise, my time is really focused on getting them work rather than making
them feel good.
KEITH: I know some extremely talented actors who have excellent agents, but
sometimes they have periods when they get no interviews. What do you tell your actors in these
cases and what can the actor do to help you get them seen by the casting directors?
DAVID: Well Keith, you know it’s the hardest business in the world. If you’re not
prepared for those dry periods that do come along, this may be the wrong business for you. You
have to have enough emotional stamina to withstand these dry periods. And there are cold
periods where actors can go weeks, sometimes months without auditions and then get two or
three the same day. It happened recently when a client decided to leave town. He left for
Yosemite and then had an appointment for that very afternoon, but he was out of town. It was an
appointment with one of the hottest casting directors in town, on one of their hit shows. I’d been
trying to get him in to see them, but he missed it…So you’ve got to make a choice, do you want
to have a life or be an actor? You don’t get to have both, necessarily.
KEITH: How has the Internet changed the day to day operation of a talent agency? Do
you make submissions to casting directors on line?
DAVID: Well unfortunately, more and more is electronic, and of course we have our own
breakdown service where we put our clients on our own assigned registered account, then we
submit electronically, and hopefully we have the right picture. If we have time, we make a
follow up call. We try when we can. It’s good news, bad news, The bad news is there is and has
been a loss of personal relationships because of the wall of electronics that’s gone up between
casting directors and the agents. It has so depersonalized the relationships that we have to work
a little harder to maintain human contact. I’m lucky because I have been around for so long, I
am fortunate for my reputation. Casting directors know they can pretty much, trust me when I
recommend an actor they don’t know. Chances are they know it will be an actor that will do a
good job in the interview. It takes a long time to earn that credibility and I think I am one of the
luckier ones, having paid my dues, that if I recommend an actor electronically it is a person that
is right for the role.
KEITH: Do you want you actors to submit directly to casting directors?
DAVID: No. That is a double submission, and casting directors don’t want a picture from
them and from the agent. When they open both they say why are we being bombarded with two
pictures for one role from the actor and the agent. You got to trust that your agent is sending you
out. The occasional mailing you send out, like a picture just a reminder or the postcard with an
update or a few more pieces of work added to it. I think those submissions are important. You
have to invest in your career. Most casting directors look at the post cards especially if it’s an
eye catching picture, that’s important. When you sign with an agent always send one out to
inform them that you just signed with a new agent and Ii would love to come and meet you.
Those are all the right reasons to send out pictures, but again, the hard part of the business, is
that it is becoming electronic. So it is good that the actor does a mailing from time to time to all
the working casting directors. Just a ‘hello how you’ note on it, please keep us in mind. It’s the
right thing to do.
KEITH: What are the Internet companies that you have your actors put their photos and
resumes on?
DAVID: I only need the Breakdown Services. Some actors will want to be on Actors
Access and they should be, especially actors that don’t have agents. They should get into the
breakdown system and upload their picture in to Iactor and Actors Access. But casting directors
usually go to Breakdown Services which is really the main go to place for who is out there and
who is representing them.
KEITH: How many different photos do you have your clients put on-line?
DAVID: Well the Breakdown Services allows you two free. The third or fourth they
charge you ten dollars a year each. I like to have a third or fourth out there. Some character
looks that show they have range. Two is fine. They’re free, but it’s okay to spend a little extra
money to give the casting people and your agent choices to cover a broader area of submissions.
KEITH: In closing, what advice would you give an aspiring actor? If an actor asked you
“What do I do” How do I go about building a career?
DAVID: Here we are surrounded by the most talented people in the world; directors,
writers, cinematographers, production design, and a wonderful pool of actors between here,
New York, Chicago, and London. They are almost, without exception, all trained actors who are
prepared. When given a script and audition they can interpret and do the job. Preparation and
training keep those chops working. Make it happen…So you do a play, reading once a month
with two three or four actors and pick tough ones and the classics, as well as the standards. It’s
more than just waiting on tables to survive at night instead of going out dancing. Do a reading
of a play with four or five actors and keep it sharp, keep an edge.
MOSS & ASSOCIATES, DAVID (SAG/AFTRA/EQUITY)
733 N Seward Street, Penthouse, Hollywood, CA 90038
David Moss represents mostly recognizable names and faces for Motion Pictures/TV and
Equity. He examines all submissions and, if interested, will call you in for an interview. Don’t
phone or drop by. Mail submissions only, please. David is a very nice man, as well as a hard
worker for his clients. He's well-known and established in the industry for many years. Always
good casting comments.
KEITH WOLFE CASTING - 323 469-5595
Sunset-Gower Studios, 1438 North Gower, #39, Hollywood, CA 90028
Cast: Commercials, Features, Pilots, Voice-Overs. Accepts photos/resumes. Attends
plays & showcases. Credits: Cry Wilderness, Dream Weavers, The Game, Death Bond, Narco
Dollar, Night Train to Terror, Who Killed Joe Tinsel?, Final Conflict, Getting Started, Dead
Girls Don't Dance, Shadow Warriors. Commercial Credits: Eastwood Insurance, Dashers
Insurance, Di Tech Real Estate & Funding, Home Med, Lamps Plus, Softub, Time Life Music,
Tanning Salon, Urgent Money. Advice/comments: Acting is a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
profession. Do something everyday toward attaining your goal. It could be doing a scene in a
workshop, mailing to casting directors, or thinking a good mental thought to get you up and
going for the next day. Never, but never, give up! Make persistence, determination and desire
a way of life. Don't wait for it to happen. Take charge of your career and make it happen!
THE ART OF COLD READING
By Gordon Gale
Cold reading is the method used to judge actors who are competing for parts. At an
audition, you are given 5 to 15 minutes with a script and no explanation of what happens before
or after, who the character is or any other textural details. You then go into a room with one to
four strangers judging you and probably a camera recording you. You and do the script with all
the emotional values of a fully rehearsed, blocked and memorized performance, but you are
reading and probably working with a scene partner you have never met and have had no chance
to confer with.
Totally unfair. But if you can look good with these obstacles, no one worries about what
you’ll do on the set. And it can be done.
The Mirror Trick
You can’t be script bound. If your head is buried in the script, the casting director can’t
see your eyes, the windows of your soul. Most professional actors are about 40% script bound –
that is to say their heads are out of the script about 60% of the time. With the mirror trick and
some practice, you can be out of the script 80% of the time.
Sit in front of a mirror with a book or script with a wide expanse of type (not narrow like
a newspaper column).
Look down and as soon as you see the first words, look up and look your reflection in the
eye. Eyes locked, say everything you saw on the page before you look down. Keep repeating
this process. It should come out: “we’ll always…” Dip, read, look up, lock eyes, “be good…”
Dip and return, “friends…” Dip return, “you and I”.
It’ll be all broken up and not making much sense with the pauses. Later, you’ll be able to
look down and come up with “We’ll always be good friends, you and I”. But don’t strain to
achieve this. We’re pushing the pendulum to 100% non-script bound as a learning mechanism.
There is nothing wrong with saying words on the way up and down, but for the present, we
want to be 100% out of the script. Later, you can relax it and slide back to 80% non-script
bound, the true objective.
This exercise will achieve three things:
One: It will train your head to automatically come up when you have something to say
Two: It will enlarge the average width of word group that you can try to grab each time
Three: It will teach you how to find your place each time you look down. Most actors are script
bound because they are afraid that if they lift their eyes from their script, they’ll get lost when
they try to find their place again. The only cure for this is practice. With practice, you’ll never
have a problem finding your place.
Fifteen minutes a day exercising with the mirror and you will have beaten the
competition at cold reading by becoming 80% non-script bound
The other consideration is just plain reading. If your reading skills make you sound like
the Dick and Jane primary reader, then you should make a point of reading out loud for an hour
a day in addition to working on the mirror trick
If you know someone who likes to be read to, such as a child, an elderly person or
significant other, this makes it more fun and it will improve your reading aloud.
Preparing at the Audition
Ideally, you should read a script at least twice – once to see what it’s all about, and a
second time to see where you can or must do things
A: Try to spot places in the script where it would be good to have an emotional
transition (shift gears emotionally). You only have a short scene with which to impress
the casting director so you should take every opportunity you can to show as full a range
of emotional colors as possible, and demonstrate fasts and slows, highs and lows.
B: Look for places where you can do a piece of physical business. It frequently improves
a scene if you are, at times, preoccupied with a bit of business.
C: Note what props you’ll need. It feels silly to say a line like ‘here’s my card’ (or key or
whatever) when you don’t have a card or key. Mime is usually unbelievable and
dangerous. Without good mime training, most actors do stupid things like walk through
doors they just mimed shutting.
D: If there aren’t sufficient clues in your pages of the script to extrapolate what the
whole story is about and how your character fits in, make up a story which makes sense
of what you have to do and say. It really doesn’t matter if it’s even close to the actual
story; it will give you a context to work in. The casting director doesn’t care if you’re
true to the real story. He knows you don’t have enough clues. He just wants to see what
you can do. That means; don’t just do justice to the script, bring something of your own
to it.
E: Pick a character that will make the script more interesting. If your part is about a
downtrodden, pathetic person, consider making it heavier drama by having a physical
handicap like a club foot that has to be dragged, a paralyzed hand that is frozen in a
contorted shape, a speech impediment, a twitch, or hunched posture. If it’s a comedy,
you might want to do an overly precise accent with mannerisms to match or be a
drawling, sprawling country yokel, a candy-coated Southern belle airhead, a feisty New
York cabby type or an urban Count Dracula... Whatever your character; like him. Even a
murderer has his reasons, and if you’re playing a villain, it’s important that you engage
in his rationalizations because he would.
F: Choose a state of being to enhance the action: sloppy drunk, paranoid, on downers or
speed, schizophrenic, just a bit tiddly or badly hung over. But be cautious about being
bored or tired – they can be boring and tiring for the audience unless you add irritability
or some other interesting quality.
G: Make decisions about ‘previous event’, ‘attitude’, ‘intent’, motivation’, and ‘conflict.
You should know what just happened to you before the scene began; were you mugged
in the alley or did your grandmother just give you a big check? It will affect your
performance. What should your attitude towards your scene partner be ‘scared’,
‘dominant’, ‘assured’, ‘wary’, ‘comfortable’? Intent, motivation and conflict are best
handled by filling in these blanks with something simple and concrete; “I want ______
because________but_______.”
Remember to keep it simple. There’s a limit to the complexity of an idea. A simple fill-in
might be; “I want to kill her because she jilted me, but there are too many people around now.”
Conflict needed
To be interesting a scene must have conflict. However; the conflict doesn’t have to have
anything to do with the scene. Remember, the lines are just something you say while being your
character. In a comedy, for example, a character can introduce a physical conflict that affects
how he says his lines – he has his finger stuck in a bottle and all through the scene with
mounting frustration, he tries to free his finger in a variety of increasingly funny ways while
attempting to appear nonchalant and hide his dilemma from his scene partner; this helps the
scene.
All of these preparatory decisions must be tentative. You don’t know what your scene
partner is going to do, or what he or she is going to be. A cold reading has to be spontaneous
because there is no rehearsal, blocking or conferring – you have to respond to whatever
happens. Suppose you expected your scene partner to be submissive when saying the line
“excuse me”, but in the scene, your partner gives you a reverse read like Steve Martin’s “well,
excuse me!” Obviously you are going to look stupid and preplanned if you respond the way you
had originally intended. It won’t fit. There will be no “ping pong” between the characters and
the scene won’t work.
So just look for opportunities where you can do something juicy if the actual circumstances
permit.
What, you ask, will happen if one scene partner chooses to do the scene as a heavy drama
and the other, without a chance to confer; decides on high comedy? Strangely enough a great
scene often results if both partners stick to their original intentions. However, usually the
stronger choice draws the other actor in that direction, modifying his original choice (and giving
him a transition). Cold readings often result in objects trouve` which could never have been
created in a sterile planning session.
A further word about spontaneity: Don’t rehearse in your mind (or worse, out loud) how are
you going to deliver your lines. If you do, you’ll come across as artificial and wooden as a wellcreosoted telephone pole. Not an enviable performance. If you are really mad, or sad or happy
or scared, and you say whatever the lines are, they’ll come right because they will reflect your
actual emotions. When you are in a given emotional state in real life you speak or scream or
whisper or stammer naturally. Let the same function work on camera. Don’t plan how you are
going to say something, position yourself emotionally and just say it – it will come out right.
Don’t act – be
A gentle phrase that really slams a good actor in critique is “I saw your acting.” Another
critique comment that hurts is “I’m sorry but it looked a bit stagey”. What the coach or critic is
saying is that he didn’t believe the actor’s performance. The spectator’s willing-suspension of
disbelief was shattered because he couldn’t avoid seeing the actor pump (obviously work
himself up emotionally during a scene) or do something he evidently wasn’t feeling.
When your eyes are as big as truck tires on a Cinemascope screen the audience knows if
you are faking it. Good acting is not counterfeiting emotions – it is really having them. If you
are truly into a scene, you will fool your body into having the appropriate reaction – for real. In
a sense, an actor should be an emotional jukebox, with the director pushing the buttons to get
the correct responses. So before you even go into the audition room, get yourself in the proper
frame of mind and emotional state to start the scene. If the scene is an angry one, for example,
don’t wait until it’s begun to start pumping up your temper, only to reach the right level by the
end of the scene. Have some pent-up hostility in the cauldron of your belly, to let loose at the
start of the scene and really pin their ears back.
Take Chances - be BIG
“Faint heart ne’er won a fair lady,” and it certainly never won an audition. Don’t worry
about being too big (in the sense of emotional intensity, not the grandiose stage gestures.) They
know they can tone you down. But, if you come in small, they’ll worry whether you’ve got the
juice at all.
Audiences are cruel in their appetites. They don’t want to watch a movie about someone
with a cut finger. They want you to die of a bloody cancer –writhing in agony right in front of
them. Films are about epochal events with extremes of emotions. Playing safe by choosing to
give a middle of road performance is the dumbest thing you can do. It doesn’t work in acting.
Middle of the road, translates as dull. The safest thing you can do is live dangerously and take
big chances because you will fail every time you ‘play it safe”.
So when you get a scene to do, make a choice as to whether you are going to play heavy
drama or high comedy. Nothing in between.
In The Audition
Energy is the most attractive quality you can have.
If you have ever sat on the opposite side of the table watching scared tentative actors enter
the room to timorously give you 30% of what they’ve got, you know how to perk up when a
confident actor comes in smiling and radiating energy. You’re for him before he even begins.
Let’s set the scene; you are called into a strange room with one to four strangers and
probably a camera watching you. Greetings are brief. You may be asked to stand with your left
foot on a mark (often a piece of tape on the carpet), or sit in a particular chair. You may be
given a scene partner who will stand beside you, or you may have to read with someone (often
the casting director) who will be sitting away from you, behind the camera. Beware of reading
with such a non-actor; they are likely to give you a so-called casting director read, which at best
will have an extremely low emotional quality. If this happens, don’t let it restrict your
performance – blow it all over them.
You have of course, walked in with your photo and resume in your hand, either four corner
stapled together or fully glued so they can judge your photogenic quality and read your credits
by flipping back and forth. The other benefit of nailing them together is they can’t come apart in
the casting director’s pile. A separation is particularly disastrous if your name is not integrated
into your photo, because they then have a nameless photo of an attractive actor, and a resume
with great credits but no indication of what the stupid actor looks like.
Great recipe for a bad impression;
Don’t come in with your photo and resume in your hand. When asked for them, sit down in
confusion and proceed to fumble through the contents of both your voluminous briefcase,
muttering something enlightening like “I just know I have them somewhere.” And then when
you finally manage to locate both items, inquire wistfully if they have a (perfectly useless)
paper clip they could lend you to pin the two together (inadequately).
If there is a camera and you are auditioning as a commercial spokesperson or TV host, look
directly in to the camera lens throughout your performance. For anything else, don’t let your
eyes catch the lens, but be sure you are open to the camera, displaying a two-eyed profile at
least. If you need an eye hook, fasten your gaze on some camera knob just above the lens.
They will probably start by asking you to slate. Slate means give your name and agent. If
you don’t have an agent or manager, give a phone number where you can be reached. The idea
is that they might lose your photo and resume but still be able to contact you with the good
news that you have the part because your identity and a way to reach you are part of your taped
audition. It’s also an opportunity for you to sell yourself with a bit of personality.
So it goes…off-camera voice; “Slate please.” You (with the warmest smile and all the
personality you can muster); “Hi, there! (Beaming with goodwill and just a touch of becoming
modest) I’m Anthony Actor and I’m represented by Tillie Toiler of the Eager Beaver Agency.”
Look down, take a moment and then look up and do the piece.
If you stumble over a word or phrase, don’t cut yourself, acknowledge it or break. Just keep
on going – the way would in real life if you got snarled up over a word.
Don’t paraphrase. Stick to the script. Be word perfect. One of the people judging you is
probably the scriptwriter and you can imagine how pleased he’ll be if you start rewriting him
mid-speech and messing up his immortal words.
Talk with your body
Body language is important. Be sure your body is in tune with your emotions. No one
believed an angry monologue issuing from a lounging, relaxed actor. We instinctively believe
body language first and negate anything that conflicts with it.
Casting directors are polite. Even if they despised your performance, they’re likely to say
“thank you very much, I really enjoyed your work.” They don’t want to fight. But their
tactfulness can lead you astray. Sometimes when you finish your scene, they’ll ask “would you
like to do it again a little differently?” This doesn’t mean what it sounds like. What they really
want is to see your range, but they’re afraid it may be narrow so they say, “a little differently.”
Don’t be misled. Take it all the way from A over to Z. If you gave them Joan of Arc burning the
stake the first time, give them Miss Piggy for seconds. If you were Lenny from Of Mice and
Men, give them Sherlock Holmes.
A last word of warning; Some actors try networking at auditions by trying to get on a
personal basis with references to mutual acquaintances, having the same home town or some
other specious connection. What they want is a nice long conversation to establish a real
relationship. They fool no one and irritate everyone. Casting is tightly scheduled. Come in, be
pleasant, give your best performance - and leave quickly!
THE ACTING WORKSHOP
- Your place to prepare
A video replay workshop is best. You get to see for yourself just how good or bad you
were. You don’t have to trust someone else’s impression – you can see what worked and what
didn’t. And you’ll frequently see more than this. Many actors who join a video replay workshop
go on a diet soon after. The flattening effect of the two- dimensional screen adds about 15% to
apparent body weight. And many people don’t know what they really look like. In addition
nasty habits born of fear; such as busy eyebrows and face rubbing, become painfully apparent,
allowing you to terminate them.
A cold reading workshop is a good forum for you to practice:
1: Cold Reading – being 80% non-script bound
2: Script Handling – holding and placing the script so that it’s not noticed. It should be like
a woman’s purse – always in the right place (on the side of the bus bench remote from the bum
who just sat down) and you never noticed how it got there. It should become a part of you –
never hampering your actions, always in the direction you are speaking, and in a position where
you only have to go down to it with your eyes, not your whole head.
3: Keeping open – being able to move around the set during a scene naturally, but always
open to the camera, never upstaging yourself.
4:Acting - because there is no big investment of time and energy in memorizing or
rehearsing, a cold reading workshop is a wonderful forum for you to develop and extend your
acting skills. Once you have the technical skills of acting with a script in your hand down pat,
you can experiment with new accents, stretch with roles that are outside your usual range, try
new states of being.
A workshop differs from an audition in that you can afford to take chances and fail. A
workshop is an actor’s professional home. It’s a place to attempt the never–tried because it’s
safe. Success is on the far side of failure. No one ever made it to an Olympic ski team without
failing a lot first. For an actor, a workshop is a place to work out, the same way a gym serves a
body builder. It’s a supportive environment for experimentation that leads to new proficiency
and greater range. It’s a good idea to try to do three totally new things in every scene.
In a workshop, you generally have more time with the script and you can confer with your
scene partner. But you shouldn’t abuse these privileges. Don’t go outside and rehearse the scene
out loud or with your partner because you’ll develop a dependence on these practices which you
can’t indulge yourself in when at an audition.
You should only discuss three things with your scene partner; where are you? (It’s nice if
both of you are in a park, bedroom, restaurant, or whatever). What is our relationship? (Some
scripts give you no clue and it’s best to have an agreement on this. The rule of thumb is to make
the relationship as close as possible – lovers, brother and sister or married because the more
intimate the bond, the more intense the emotions). May I touch you? You wouldn’t want to slap
someone with sunburn on the back or a recent dentistry patient in the face. And some people are
extremely touchy about being touched.
Don’t let a bossy scene partner direct you- “now I’ll get up on this line and you cross the
room so I have to chase you”. You’re on one’s co-star and if you follow the directions without
sufficient rehearsal, you’ll look like a marionette whose strings are being jerked by an
apprentice puppeteer.
Be professional
You’re going to get good and bad scene partners. Be professional, don’t tell your
partner what to do in the scene and when asked to critique yourself, talk about your
performance and never blame your scene partner no matter what he or she did. Don’t worry, the
coach saw it all. He knows. He can’t pair you with an ace every time. And he’ll probably make
it up to you in the next scene.
There are three stages to an actor’s development: 1) When he can be good partnered by an
excellent actor (we all play better tennis against a top player), but is lost when playing against
an equal or lesser performer. 2) When he is good with an equal, but loses it with someone not as
good. 3) When he can be excellent with bad partner.
You have to learn how to avoid being dragged down by bad partners because you’re going
to get some at auditions and showcases. When you draw Abysmal Deadwood as a scene partner;
look at is an opportunity. Skilled actors do. The best trick for handling a horrible scene partner
is to see whatever he’s doing as part of his character and react appropriately. If, for example
he’s deadly slow at picking up his cues, look at him with all the irritation and frustration you
would have in real life if you were dealing with someone that slow. It shouldn’t be a major
acting effort to summon up some frustration and irritation at that point anyway.
Never waste a scene because “it’s just in a workshop”. Pretend it’s an audition and you
want the role. Try to make every scene the best you’ve ever done. This attitude will speed your
growth. (Life is like a sewer – you only get out of it what you put into it).
Energy is the key
Always have energy. Actors often try to excuse a lackluster scene by saying how tired they
are after a tough day. Fertilizer! If you were extremely tired and worn out and discovered your
home was on fire, you’d find the energy to rescue your valuables. You always have the reserves
of energy. Use them to do a great scene.
If the workshop’s format allows it, try to get some time operating the camera. Working the
camera shows you the importance of blocking.
Most important: Have fun. It improves your acting. And you should enjoy doing what you
want to do.
Gordon Gale
Special Agency Needs
What some agents are looking for now!
NOTE: You will find the types of talent each agency represents in our
complete list of SAG-and AFTRA franchised agents and ATA-Association of
Talent Agents; however, the following agents have been contacted and their
special need shave been listed here for your convenience.
AKA TALENT AGENCY
Adults, young adults, teens, models for commercial dept., ethnic seniors.
ALVARADO REY AGENCY
Looking for beautiful people for soap operas. Seeking voice-over talent, also seeking 18-25.
AMATRUDA/BENSEN & ASSOC.
Children 18 and under, all ethnicities for print and modeling.
ANGEL CITY TALENT
All ages and types (preferably SAG), Kids 4 and up, teens, look-a-likes.
ARTIST MANAGEMENT AGENCY
Attractive males and females 18 and over, all ethnic types, union only.
BAIER-KLEINMAN INT’L
Seeking adult American types and international actors who speak their native languages.
BALL TALENT AGENCY, BOBBY
Talent for motion picture/TV, music, dance, sports, kids dept., trends dept. Seeking tattoos and
pierced.
BARON ENTERTAINMENT, ROD
Experienced adults, all ages, children (experience not necessary)
BRAND TALENT & MODEL AGENCY
Seeking adults all agents, kids from four and up.
CASTLE-HILL ENTERPRISES
Special agency needs are Afro American & other ethnicities, 50 and up.
CAVALERI & ASSOCIATES
Ray seeks young beautiful or character types & ethnic talent. Kids dept. wants infants, teens.
CIRCLE TALENT & ASSOCIATES
Character types, all ages and ethnic groups.
COAST TO COAST TALENT GROUP INC.
Male & female models 18 & over, trendy males and females 18 to 30, bilingual Hispanic and
Asians.
CORALIE JR. THEATRICAL AGENCY
All ethnic actors of all ages, especially seniors. All talent, singers, dancers, magicians…
DDO/DORTHY DAY OTIS
Accepting submissions for print.
ELLIS TALENT GROUP
Teens, young adults.
FLICK EAST AND WEST TALENTS INC.
Accepting submissions from teens to seniors.
FONTAINE AGENCY/HERO TALENT AGENCY
Musicians and singers.
GAGE GROUP, THE
Accepting all types and ages for commercials and young adults, 18 and over to play younger.
GREENE AND ASSOCIATES
Well trained minority types 16 to 21.
HALLIDAY AND ASSOC., BUZZ
Buzz tells us she is seeking talented actors with top potential and strong theatrical backgrounds.
HECHT AGENCY, BEVERLY
Teens through mid 20’s, all ethnic groups, Children 5 and up, and seniors. Union only.
HERVEY/GRIMES TALENT AGENCY
Character actors of all ages and ethnic groups, especially seniors.
HOFF AGENCY, DANIEL
African American, Hispanic and Asians, comedians, seniors. Music dept. is seeking Equity
singers and dancers, commercial dept. is seeking union & non-union children with out-going
personalities. Attractive males and females for commercial print.
HOLLANDER TALENT GROUP
Males and females 18-23 to play younger, twins, triplets and seniors
HOWARD TALENT WEST
Strong character types with good credits – all ages, kids 5 and up, attractive males and females
10 and over to play younger, all ethnic groups.
J.S. REPRESENTS
Accepting submissions for commercial representation, adults all types, ethnic groups.
KEMP TALENT AGENCY, SHARON
Actors with co-star credits, young attractive leading men and women 18 through mid 20’s with
some credits.
LUKER TALENT AGENCY, JANA
Young adults 18 and over to play younger, teens 15 and older, all senior ethnic groups, infants,
children 5 and up, twins and triplets.
MADEMOISELLE TALENT AGENCY
Female models 5’4 and up for print, 5’9 and up for show, males 5’11 and up. Call to make an
appointment.
MALAKY INTERNATIONAL
Leading men and women 18 to play younger, African American, Asian and Hispanics. All
ethnic groups.
MEDIA ARTISTS GROUP
Adult and young leading men, hip grunge, trendy and character types.
MIRIMAR TALENT AGENCY
Attractive and talented males and females18-30, now accepting submissions from models 5’7
and over.
MOSS AND ASSOCIATES, H. DAVID
All types 14 and over
OSBRINK TALENT AGENCY
Teens and young adults through mid 20’s, infants and kids 3 and up.
PLAYERS TALENT AGENCY
Players is known for representing actors with excellent sports ability. Now accepting
submissions from athletes and actors with comedic ability, character actors a little older but who
are in excellent physical condition, special call for Latinos.
PRIVILEGE TALENT AGENCY
Children and teens, open call for fashion models every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm.
PTI TALENT AGENCY
Young African Americans male and females 18 through mid 20’s, Indians and all other ethnic
groups.
Q MODEL MANAGEMENT
Will accept submissions from attractive to beautiful models, prefer actors to have some
experience.
SCAGNETTI TALENT AGENCY, JACK
Teens and young adults to play younger.
SCHIOWITZ, CONNOR, ANKRUM, WOLF INC.
Ethnic talent 18 and over, male and female athletes, teens with credits.
SCOTT STANDER ASSOC.
Accepting submissions from teens and young adults all types and ethnic groups.
STARCRAFT TALENT AGENCY
Accepting submissions from children 4 through 18 union and non-union considered.
THE STEVENS GROUP
Accepting submissions from attractive leading males and females, teens and young adults 18 to
25, also ethnic character types.
STUBBS MITCHELL, K
Accepting submissions for Bilingual Hispanics.
US TALENT
Susan informed us she is accepting submissions from teens 12 and up, and teens over 18 to play
younger, she will consider all ethnic groups.
Special Report!
Since we are in the business of helping you find a legitimate SAG-franchised agent, it is
our duty to inform you of anything that will assist you in deciding on the agencies you approach
for representation. That is why we are presenting this Special Report.
There are many wonderful hard working SAG-franchised agents. Many have devoted
their lives to this industry. Occasionally someone comes along and bends the rules. In the past
there have been reports of actors being pressured to attend certain workshops and use certain
photographers. To all the agents who work hard for their clients and give newcomers a chance,
we applaud you and wish you all the best. Any agent taking advantage of actors will soon learn
that it will not be tolerated and we along with our consultants will investigate and report any
wrong doings by agents. Please read this report and pass the information on to other actors who
may be seeking representation.
Agency rules and regulations
SAG-franchised agents can't charge you for anything up front. SAG agents are not
allowed to own or be affiliated with workshops or photographers. We have received two verbal
complaints from actors that their agents asked them for advance payments and they paid them.
One agent came right out and acknowledged to the actor that what she was doing was wrong,
but she needed $20 a month from her clients to help keep her agency open.
Another actor told us her agent charged her $50 and explained that it was for insurance
purposes on set. That is so wrong that we urged these actors to contact SAG and asked them to
give us something in writing. We were also told of an agency which has a $900 workshop and if
an actor takes the workshop, he is accepted by this agency. None of the actors wanted to get
involved and would not sign anything, telling what happened to them. (UPDATE) The agent
who charged the actor $50 had his franchise revoked by SAG.
This leaves us legally unable to report the names of these agencies to you. However,
when you read the listing in our book beneath the agencies names, read carefully and you will
find we will not recommend these agents until we learn more. We have contacted these agencies
and each have denied any wrong doing. The fact that we let them know of the complaints may
itself help stop any improprieties.
There are many wonderful agencies in this town who will accept new and advanced
talent and work themselves to death, as some of my friends actually have, making sure their
clients have the best representation they can give. We will never make a blanket statement about
what some agents may or may not be doing. That would be unfair to all the excellent agents in
the business, but we will, on a case-to-case basis, ferret out those who would take advantage of
actors and report it in our book and we will share our information with SAG and others.
Remember these words!
The only place you want your agent to send you is on interviews!
Agents - Workshops - Photographers Screen Actors Guild policy states an agent cannot
insist you go to a particular photographer. We were told by SAG that an agent can refer you to
three or more photographers. SAG prefers agents not to recommend workshops at all. We
recommended that you find your own photographer and workshop.
Some very legitimate agents may recommended certain coaches because they know they
are of excellent quality. Some may do the same where photographers are concerned: however,
remember SAG requires they give you a choice of at least three photographers. Workshops and
photographers are not a problem for advanced and established actors and agents. It's the
newcomer who is vulnerable.
Solve the Problem! If you are offered representation by an agent and they says you must
go to one certain photographer to be represented by them, quietly and politely say "thanks, but
no thanks." and leave. Of you are concerned there may be a confrontation, just politely tell then
you will think about it and get back to them. Never go back and please contact the Screen
Actors Guild and report such activity. The same this applies to workshops. If an agent insists
you attend a certain workshop, walk away and report it immediately.
This town is full of
excellent photographers and coaches. If you will put in the time and energy you can and will
find the ones who are right for you. Solve the problem. Find your own photographer and
workshop and find an agent who will accept you for your talent.
Report Abuses If you have encountered improper behavior by agents be sure and contact
SAG. We also welcome you to contact us as the previously mentioned actors did. Even though
they wanted to remain anonymous, we have gone forward with our investigation and we believe
it has made a difference. We also recommend reporting any improper behavior to Silver Screen
Publishing, 1438 N. Gower St. BOX 39, Hollywood, CA 90028.Email us at
silverscreen411@roadrunner.com. Also inform the Screen Actors Guild. Don't be afraid to
make waves. If you have been taken advantage of, you have the right to make waves and no
one is going to hold it against you for doing so.
Our promise to you - regarding agents You need an agent. That's why you purchased this
book. We have reported, and will continue to report any and all information available to help
you find the agent that is right for you. If there is a problem where an agency is concerned, as
soon as we can legally report it, we will. If were informed of a problem, we will aggressively
investigate and report to you any improper agent activity. We will also contact SAG and we will
share our information with all the other `1organizations we feel should be alerted. Sometimes
we may be legally prevented from reporting because of a lack of documentation. In these cases
read the listings beneath the agents names.
If we can't say anything nice -- we probably won't say much at all.
Agent Listings
SAG-AFTRA AND ATA AGENTS
SAG-Screen Actors Guild
AFTRA-American Federation of Radio and Television Agents
ATA-Association of Talent Agents
5 STAR TALENT AGENCY 2312 Janet Lee Drive, La Crescenta, CA 91214 Margaret
Harrow represents actors from 4-14 for Commercials, Modeling, Motion Pictures/TV, Voice
Over. Union and non-union. Adult submissions are accepted for current union members.
Submit your headshot and resume. They are only interested in actors whose resume reflects
relevant industry experience – relevant experience does not consist only of extra work, stand-in
work, school plays or workshop showcases. Submissions can be made at www. 5startalent.net
(AFTRA) 818 249-4241
AC TALENT AGENCY LLC 9595 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 900 247 BEVERLY
HILLS, CA 90212Full Service Agency. Represents Adults for Film, Television and
Commercials. 323-878-0800
ABOVE THE LINE AGENCY 468 N. Camden Drive #200, Beverly Hills, CA 90210,
www.abovethelineagency.com Rima Greer and Bruce Bartlett represent Literary ONLY. No
Actors. Represents Writers, Producers and Directors. Open to query letters, but no phone calls.
Since this agency does not represent actors it is not required to be franchised Do not email
submissions. To submit to this agency, you must fill out a questionnaire from their website.
They will get in contact with you if your material is appropriate for their agency. 310 859-6115
ABRAMS ARTISTS AGENCY 9200 Sunset Boulevard Suite 1130, Los Angeles, CA
90069. www.abramsartists.com ABRAMS ARTISTS AGENCY – NEW YORK OFFICE.646
486-4600.275 Seventh Avenue, 26th Floor, NYC, NY 10001. (ATA/AFTRA/EQUITY).310
859-0625.Harry Abrams (CEO & Chairman), Joe Rice (Department Head), Marni Rosenzweig
(Department Head), Harold Augenstein, Sharon Paz, William Pennell, Justin Baxter and Eric
Emery represent Adults for Motion Pictures/TV. Brooklyn Lavin (Choreographers and
Dancers). Brandon Martinez (Digital and New Media). Jeremy Apody (Commercial – Youth).
Mark Measures (Department Head), Mark Quinn, Melanie Thomas, Valerie Chiovetti, Kristin
Nava, Marna Palmer represent Adults for Commercials and Voice Over. The
Hosting/Alternative Programming and Reality Television department consists of Joe Rose,
Brandon Martinez, and Heather Budman. Stephen Lo (Personal Appearances). Eric Hurst
(Booth Operator). Abrams represents talent for Motion Pictures/TV, Commercials, Equity, and
Voice-Over. They represent Adults, Young Adults and Children (Commercials ONLY);
Directors, and Writers (Union ONLY). Submit hard copy by mail only.Top of the line agents
representing mostly stars and recognizable names. A very prestigious agency. Excellent casting
comments.
ACTION FIGURES INTERNATIONAL:2990 GRACE LANE COSTA MESA, CA
92626. 714-545-1473 Full Service Agency. Represents all ages for Film, Television and
Commercials.
ACTORS LA TALENT AGENCY 12435 Oxnard St., North Hollywood, CA 91606 –
actorsla@gmail.com. Sharon Morris represents all ages, types and ethnicities for Motion
Pictures/TV, Commercials and Print. Accepting submissions by email, but no drop-offs. Sharon
works very hard for her clients. We have received good comments from her clients as well as
casting directors. A good place to be if you are what she is looking for. (SAG) 818 755-0026
AFFINITY ARTISTS AGENCY: W. 3rd Street, Suite 511, Los Angeles, CA 90036.
info@affinityartists.com Also franchised by DGA-Directors Guild of America, WGA-Writers
Guild of America, and AFM-American Federation of Musicians. Ross Grossman (Agent/Owner)
handles Actors for Motion Pictures/TV, Comedians, Literary and Bands. Agents here are Wendy
Wheaton, (Commercials/Print).Erich Smith and Gen Kiyooka (Film & TV) . “SPECIAL
AGENCY NEEDS” are 18 to play younger, all ethnic groups, kids 5-18, characters male and
female, leading men and Seniors. The best way to make contact is through email submissions. A
top of the line agency with top of the line agents. Excellent comments from casting directors. No
Phone calls please. : (SAG/AFTRA/EQUITY).323 525-0577.
AGENCY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS:405 S. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, CA
90212. Jim Gosnell (President). TALENT AGENTS. Ryan Martin, Dan Baron, Sheva Cohen,
Todd Eisner, John Fortier, Tyler Grasham, Everly Lee, Barry McPherson (New Your
Based),Jim Osborne, Jonathan Perry, Paul Santana, Scott Simpson, Jeff Witjas. LITERARY
AGENTS-TV. Lee Dintsman, Lindsay Howard, Jack Leighton, David Meese, Melissa Orton,
Matt Ochacher, Marc Kamler, Rob Kaplan, Josh Levenbrown, Hayden Meyer, Alan Moore, John
Seitzer. LITERARY AGENTS-FILM.David Saunders, Debbie Deuble, Steven Fisher, Sheryl
Peterson, Ryan Saul. A very prestigious and highly successful agency with recognizable names
and star talent that is considered a major force in the industry.Well-known and connected in the
industry and casting community. Also represent Writers, Producers and Directors.
(ATA/AFTRA/EQUITY).310 888-4200. csattin@apa-agency.com.www.apa-agency.com
AKA TALENT AGENCY 6310 San Vicente Boulevard Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA
90048. aka@akatalent.com Doug Ely, Mike Abrams and Pamela Porter represent Teens, Young
Adults and Adults for Commercials. Greg Klein (Head of Theatrical) and Chip Hooley (Adult
Theatrical). Commercial assistants are and Ben Susan. Additional agents here are Julie Flop
(Youth Commercial), John Paradise and Kerri Boyd. Accepts only union talent of all types and
ethnicities. Not accepting submissions at this time. One of the top agencies in the business.
Always good casting comments. (ATA/AFTRA) 323 965-5600.
ALLENSWORTH ENTERTAINMENT INC. 468 North Camden, Suite 349B,
Beverly Hills, CA 90210. www.allensworthentertainment.com.Stephanie Allen worth (Owner)
represents Adults and Children 5 and over for Motion Pictures/TV and Commercials. SPECIAL
AGENCY NEEDS: Teens and Seniors. Consult their website for submission instructions. 323
333-5493
ALVARADO REY AGENCY (ATA/SAG/AFTRA) 7906 Santa Monica Boulevard
Suite 205, West Hollywood, CA 90046. www.alvaradorey.com. Nikolas Rey (Owner/Print)
represents Adults, Young Adults, Teens, Models, Seniors, 18 TPY and Children for Motion
Pictures/TV, Commercials and Print. Does not want to be considered only a Hispanic agency;
represents all ethnicities. SPECIAL AGENCY NEEDS: 18-25 year old female ingénues,
beautiful people for soap operas, and voice over talent. Will accept submissions by email at:
nikkolas@alvaradorey.com and regular mail. Nikolas works hard for his clients. Good
comments on this agency. Attends Showcases. FAX 323 656-2299 323 656-2277
AMATRUDA/BENSON & ASSOC: 9107 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 500, Beverly
Hills, CA 90210-info@abatalent.com-www.abatalent.com. Kimberly Goal and Joseph Lee
(Commercials, Motion Pictures/TV) represent Children, Teens, Young Adults, Models for
Motion Pictures/TV, Commercials and Print. Christopher Ledford (Commercials, Motion
Pictures/TV) represents talent for Commercials and Motion Pictures/TV. Please submit via mail.
Open calls for kids only every Wednesday from 3-4 pm. SPECIAL AGENCY NEEDS: Now
seeking ages from 5 to 15, teens and young adults. We have been told by casting that her
submissions are usually one of the first to arrive. This type of hard work has helped her to
become a well-respected and trusted agent by the casting community. SAG)FAX 310-276-3517
310 276-1851department
AMSEL, EISENSTADT & FRAZIER, INC. 5055 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 865, Los
Angeles, CA 90036.Mike Eisenstadt (Co-owner, Motion Pictures/TV, Comedians), Gloria
Hinojosa (Vice President,Adult Theatrical/Commercials), Nicole Jolley (Youth Motion
Pictures/TV, ommercials), Milton Perea (Youth Motion Pictures/TV, Commercials), Jason
Zenowich (Adult Theatrical), Indra Rose (Adult Commercial). Dave Kensler (Below the Line ).
Represent talent for Motion Pictures/TV, Comedians, Equity. Represent advanced to
recognizable, established actors. A well-connected and well thought of agency in the industry.
Excellent comments from casting sources. (ATA/AFTRA/EQUITY) 323 939-1188
AMERICAN MEDIA ARTISTS: 4830 ENCINO AVENUE ENCINO, CA 91316.Full
Service Agency. Represents Adults for Film, Television and Commercials. 818-986-2946
HOLLYWOOD TALENT AGENCY:2223 W Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
90041. Full Service Agency. Represents all ages for for Film, Television and Commercials.
ANGEL CITY TALENT: Mimi has requested that no address be listed.
www.angelcitytalent.biz Mimi Mayer (Theatrical/Commercial) is the owner of Angel City Talent
and represents Adults, Children 4 and up, and Young Adults 9-21 for Motion Pictures/TV and
Commercials. Looking for experienced, well-trained Adults, Teens and Youths. Mimi is one of
the hardest working agents we know. Excellent comments from casting directors regarding
Mimi, Katie and Gwen as well as high praise from some of their clients. “SPECIAL AGENCY
NEEDS” ARE ALL ETHNIC TYPES OF ALL AGES. A good place to be if you are what they
are looking for. Only accepting children that are industry referred. Submissions by email only
to www.angelcityagent@gmail.com – when submitting by email, you must put your photo in the
body of the email and not as an attachment.
APPLE TALENT GROUP THE, 28035 DOROTHY DR STE 120 AGOURA HILLS,
CA 91301. Full Service Agency. Represents all ages for Film, Television and Commercials.
818-707-9747
APPLETINI TALENT AGENCY 224 E Olive Ste 209 Burbank, CA 91502. Full
Service Agency. Represents all ages for Film, Television and Commercials. 818-840-8269
ARTIST MANAGEMENT AGENCY: 835 5th Avenue Suite 411, San Diego, CA
92101. www.artistmanagementagency.com Orange County address: 2102 Business Center Drive,
Ste. 220-F. Irvine, CA 92612.Nanci Washburn represents talent for Motion Pictures/TV,
Commercials and Voice-Overs. As might be expected, this agency gets their clients a lot of
work on the shows that shoot in San Diego. A full service agency handling Adults, Children and
Models, Print, Industrials and Voice-Over. SPECIAL AGENCY NEEDS: Character types,
attractive males and females 18 and over, spokespersons and people with teleprompter
experience. Submit via email to Nanciwashburn@artistmanagementagency.com.
artistmgt@mill.net or Nanciwashburn@artistmanagementagency.com.
ATLAS TALENT AGENCY: (AFTRA) 8721 Sunset Boulevard #P3, West Hollywood,
CA 90069. Heather Vergo and Tim Walsh are the agents here. Represent Actors for Voice-Over
work only for Promos and Commercials. Send demo or reel to info@atlastalent.com. 310 3249800
AVALON ARTISTS GROUP: 5455 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 1111, Los Angeles, CA
90036. (ATA/AFTRA/EQUITY). Craig Holzberg, Samantha Daniels and Richard Makarewicz
represent Actors, Models, Singers, Broadcasters, Comedians, Dancers, Seniors, Teens,
Spokespersons and Hosts for Commercials, Motion Pictures/TV, Industrials and Voice-Overs.
Accept headshots and resumes by mail only. FAX 323 692-1722 323 692-1700.
www.avalonartists.com. Attends showcases
AVENUE ACTORS AGENCY: 12435 Oxnard Street, North Hollywood, CA 91606.
(SAG) .818 974 0824. Bonita Hart and Patrick Dennis Hart (Owners). Lori Dorff (Assistant)
represent males and females ages 8-80+ for Commercials, Motion Pictures/TV, Print and Stage.
They have particular interest in people with extensive theater background. They do not accept
phone calls or drop-ins; will accept mailed submissions only – mark submissions
“ATTENTION: Lori and Patrick.”
AVO (formerly Sandie Schnarr): 5670 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1930, Los Angeles, CA
90036 www.avotalent.com. Sandie Schnarr, Peter Varano and Joyce Castellanos are the agents
here. Represent talent for Voice-Overs ONLY. Please submit by email to sandie@sstvo.com. A
great place to be if you are what they are looking for. Sandie has always been known as one of
the best Voice-Over agents in the business. (AFTRA/ATA) 310 360-7680.
BAIER-KLEINMAN, INT'L: 16917 Ventura Boulevard, Ste. 9, Encino, California
91316 Joel Kleinman represents talent for Motion Pictures/TV and Equity. Joel is seeking adults
for the international market. All European types should submit. Please submit via email at
bki@anet.net. Joel wants it known that he handles an equal amount of American actors as well
as European types. Nice people with local and worldwide contacts. Excellent comments from
casting directors; looking for SAG Theatrical Actors only at this time. An excellent place to be if
you are what Joel is looking for. (SAG/AFTRA) FAX 323 874-4828 323 874-9800
BALDWIN TALENT, INC: 8055 W Manchester Suite 550, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293.
Lyn Baldwin represents Adults for Commercials ONLY. She represents stuntmen, extreme
sports, jazz musicians, rodeo talent, all types of circus acts and interesting people from around
the world who speak different languages. Union Actors ONLY – NO CHILDREN. Submit by
regular mail. Lyn is one of those agents that just keeps going and growing. One of the nicest
people in the business. She works extremely hard for her clients and has a long, well-established
background. (SAG/AFTRA) 310 827-2422.
BALL TALENT AGENCY, BOBBY: 4116 W Magnolia Boulevard Suite 205,
Burbank, CA 91505. (ATA/AFTRA) 818 506-8188 www.bbatalent.com. Represents talent for
Motion Pictures/TV, Commercials, Dancers, Celebrities, Choreographers, and Stunts. Will
Bartoli (Adult and Youth Theatrical), Mike O’Dell (Commercials, Youth
Theatrical/Commercials, Voice-Overs), Brandy Wilkerson-Caldwell (Adult Commercial), Mey
Ly (Print). Christine Tarallo (Hosting) SPECIAL AGENCY NEEDS: Talent for all divisions,
including Motion Pictures/TV, Music, Dance, Sports, Youth Department. Accepts submissions
via mail only; will not return tapes. Open call every Thursday. Must have portfolio. No phone
calls, please. Growing steadily year after year, this agency defines the term "full service." One
of the hardest working group of agents we know and we give them high marks for their success!
BARON ENTERTAINMENT, INC: 13848 Ventura Boulevard, Ste.A Sherman Oaks,
CA 91423. www.baronentertainment.com. (SAG/AFTRA) 323 969-1000. Rod Baron (Owner)
represents all ages, from infants to seniors, for Commercials and Motion Pictures/TV. Very
strong in commercials; and their Theatrical department is very selective and boutique. Open to
newcomers for commercials ONLY. Union and non-union. They are also opening a Baby
Depatment for newborns to 3 years old. Submit by mail only marking envelope “New Talent”
or “New Talent - Babies.” No phone calls, faxes or email submissions. Rod was formerly with
Commercials Unlimited for four years and created SWB. Rod has had a lifetime of being in the
entertainment industry and began as an actor. Rod is a highly experienced and respected agent.
We always get good comments from casting directors about Rod and his agency.
BAUMAN, REDANTY & SHAUL: 5757 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 473, Los Angeles,
CA 90036. (ATA/AFTRA/EQUITY) 323 857-6666. Adam Lazarus, David Shaul, and Evan
Miller represent well-established Adults, Mid-Teens through Seniors, for Motion Pictures/TV
and Equity. Mark Redanty heads the New York office at 250 W. 57th St. 212 404-2340. David
Shaul and Adam Lazarus are in the Los Angeles office representing stars. No phone calls,
please. Will accept mailed submissions by referral only – no unsolicited materials. This is a
top-of-the-line agency that is well-known and respected in the industry. Clout with a capitol "C"
– major players.
BERMAN/SACKS TALENT AGENCY: 10 Universal City Plaza, 20th floor, Universal
City, California 91608. www.bermansacks.com. Lisa Berman represents Actors 18 and older for
Commercials ONLY. Accepting submissions via email at bookme@bermansacks.com. Please,
no email follow ups or phone calls. (SAG-AFTRA). FAX 818 932-8997 818 753-2339
BEVERLY AGENCY INC: 21500 Wyandott, Ste. 104, Canoga Park, CA
91303.Beverly Graham is the owner of this full service agency representing Adults, Young
Adults, Teens and Seniors. Currently accepting submissions via mail. SPECIAL AGENCY
NEEDS: Children 4 and up. (ATA/AFTRA) 818 660-2122.
BICOASTAL TALENT & LITERARY AGENCY: INC: 210 N Pass Avenue Suite
204, Burbank, CA 91505. www.bicoastaltalent.com. (Sag) Fax 818-845-0152--818 845-0150.
Greta Hanley (Owner, Motion Pictures/TV and Commercials), Liz Hanley (Motion Pictures/TV),
Niche Martin (Youth/Young Adults Theatrical). This agency represents Adults, Children and
Young Adults of all ages, types and ethnicities for Commercials and Motion Pictures/TV.
Accepts Union Actors ONLY; headshots and resumes are accepted by mail. Do not submit by
email.
BLAKE AGENCY, THE: (SAG/AFTRA/EQUITY). 23441 Malibu Colony Road,
Malibu, CA 90265 theblakeagency@gmail.com www.theblakeagency.com. Merritt Blake
represents established talent for Motion Pictures/TV and Equity. They represent adults with
name recognition in the industry and with casting directors. They seldom accept new talent, and
are not currently accepting submissions. FAX 310 456-9994 310 456-2022. A top-of-the-line
agency for those who are established.
BLOC, INC: (SAG). Wilshire Boulevard Suite C, Los Angeles, CA 90036.
www.blocagency.com. Brendan Filuk and Laney Filuk (Owners), Alison Diaz, Jennifer
Musgrove, Steve Chetelet and Tanisha Whiting represent Dancers and Choreographers of all
ages for Commercials, Industrials, Live Shows/Tours, Motion Pictures/TV and Music Videos.
Accepts clients by referral, submission of photos and demo reels by mail. SPECIAL AGENCY
NEEDS: Skateboarders, dancers and choreographers. FAX 323 954-7731--323 954-7730.5651
BODY PARTS MODELS: INC: 2023 Coldwater Canyon Drive, Beverly Hills, CA
90210. info@bodypartsmodels.com Linda Teglovic and Nikki Carson represents Adults,
Children, Models, Dancers, Broadcasters, Musical Artists and Foreign/Ethnic individuals for TV
and Commercials. (AFTRA)-310-275-8263.
BRADY, BRANNON & RICH: 5670 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 820, Los Angeles, CA
90036. www.bbrtalentagency.com. David Brady (Partner/Celebrities), Pat Brannon
(Partner/Theatrical), Judy Rich (Partner/Commercials), Laura Bowman (Commercial). Bern
Dalo (On Camera Union) represents talent for Motion Pictures/TV, Commercials and VoiceOvers. Represent Adults and Young Adults 18 and over from new talent to established actors
and stars. New talent, union, non union may submit. COMMERCIAL/THEATRICAL
SUBMISSIONS: Send a medium resolution photo/resume and any referrals you may have to:
jjohnson@bbrtalent.com. PRINT SUBMISSIONS: Send a medium resolution photo/resume and
any referrals you may have to: rsmith@bbrtalent.com. HOSTING SUBMISSIONS: Send hard
copy ONLY of demo reel, photo/resume and any referrals you may have to Tim Kessler. This is
one of the top agencies with top-of-the-line, recognized and established actors. Always good
comments from casting directors. (AFTRA) Fax 323 852-9579-852-9559
BRAND MODEL & TALENT: 601 North Baker, Santa Ana, CA 92703
www.brandmodelandtalent.com-info@brandtalent.net. Patty Brand (Owner/Adult Commercials,
TV and Voice-Over), Crystal Anderson (Runway/Trade Shows), Katrina Attaman (Runway/
Trade Shows, Non-Union Children), Lisa Audiss (Plus Sizes 12 - 18). Linda Maier (Print). This
agency represents talent for Modeling, Print, Voice-Overs and Trade Shows. Represent Adults,
Teens and Children 4 and up. They have a strong division for Industrial and Trade Show Hosts
and are accepting new submissions for all ethnicities and types ages 4 and up. Height
requirements for women: 5'7" - 5'11". Height requirements for Men: 5'10" - 6'3". Requirements
for Plus Size Models: minimum height 5'9" and dress size 12-18. Submissions can be made by
mail or email, but postal mail is preferred. Include 3-4 non-professional, candid shots. They
must include a clear head shot, close-up, full-body and profile shot; your photos will NOT be
returned. You must include your name, phone number, date of birth and height. Make sure to
mark the proper department for all submissions. No phone calls, please. If they are interested in
representing you, an agent will contact you within two weeks of your submission to set up an
appointment. A hard-working group of agents and an agency that is definitely on the move.
(SAG/AFTRA) FAX 714 850-0806-714 850-1158
BRASS ARTISTS & ASSOC: 9025 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 400, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
www.thebrassagency.com Jack Iannaci (Owner) and Randy Cabrera represent Adults and
Young Adults for Motion Pictures and TV. Brass Artists has merged It’s Commercial Division
with VENTURE IAB. April Baker (Youth Department) and Ted Maier (Theatrical). Represents
all ethnic groups and all ages for Acting, Hosting, Comedians, Athletes, Dancers and Musicians.
They are always looking for talented Children as well as Adults. They accept submissions from
both Union and Non-Union talent by mail. Please send a cover letter, headshot, resume and
demo reel for consideration. All submitted material is reviewed at the end of each month and, if
interested, they will contact you. Please, not phone calls or email submissions. All agents here
are highly experienced in the entertainment industry and we always get good comments from
casting directors on these agents. (SAG) FAX 310 246 1879--310 246-3486
BRESLER, KELLY & ASSOCIATES: 11500 W Olympic Boulevard Suite 352, Los
Angeles, CA 90064. Sandy Bresler, John Kelly are agents here. They represent talent for Motion
Pictures/TV and Equity. They are a major agency with major stars, however, they are not closed
to new talent. Unfortunately, they are not accepting submissions at this time. No phone calls,
please. A very prestigious agency with top-of-the-line agents. Excellent comments from the
casting community. Sandy Bresler represents Jack Nicholson. We mention this because Jack
started his career with Sandy and has stayed with him through the present; something that is very
rare in this business. (ATA/AFTRA/EQUITY) 310 479-5611
BROGAN AGENCY: (SAG/AFTRA) 1517 Park Row, Venice, CA 90291
info@thebroganagency.com. www.thebroganagency.com Shawn Brogan (Director). Stephen
Decayette. Represent all ethnic backgrounds, all ages and all types. SPECIAL AGENCY
NEEDS: Hispanic males, females and children who speak fluent Spanish. Will accept
submissions from Writers with registered scripts only. FAX 310 450-9600 310 450-9700
DON BUCHWALD & ASSOCIATES FORTITUDE: Don Buchwald & Associates
Has Merged with Fortitude. 6500 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 2200, Los Angeles, CA 90048.
www.buchwald.com Don Buchwald is in the New York office; Tim Angle is President of the LA
office. Other agents are Julia Buchwald, Neil Bagg, Michael Greenwald, Tracy Christian, and
David Swift Hannah Roth represents Commercial talent. No phone calls or drop-offs.
info@buchwald.com. These are some of the top agents in the business. Always good comments
from casting directors; “Clout” with a capital C. :(ATA/AFTRA) 323-655-7400
BUCHWALD TALENT GROUP: 6500 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 2200, Los Angeles,
CA 90048 - philip@buchwald.com The Buchwald Company and Talent Group, Inc. formed this
new agency. Represents mostly Teen and Young Adults. Pamela Fisher (Theatrical) and
Chrissy Eaden (Commercials and Voice-Overs). (ATA/AFTRA) 323 852-9555
CAREER ARTISTS INT'L. 11030 Ventura Boulevard Suite 3, Studio City, CA
91604Dominic represents talent for Motion Pictures/TV and Commercials. Represents Adults
ONLY. This agency has been around for many years and has gone through a lot of sub-agents.
SPECIAL AGENCY NEEDS: Teens and Young Adults for Print.(SAG/AFTRA) 818 980-1315
CARRY COMPANY: (SAG/AFTRA) 3875 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 402, Los
Angeles, CA 90010. www.carrycompany.com Sharon Carry represents Children, Teens, Young
Adults, Adults, Seniors, Athletes, Comedians, Dancers, Singers and Spokespersons for
Commercials, Motion Pictures/TV, Industrials, Infomercials and Theater. Her assistant is
Amanda Keith. All Ethnic and foreign types. Also has New York office: Empire State Building,
Suite 1702, New York, NY 10018; 212 768-2793. Please, no phone calls or stopping by without
an appointment. Do not submit tapes unless asked to do so. Not accepting new clients until
January. email-sharon@carrycompany.com FAX 646 349-2250 213 388-0770
CASTLE-HILL TALENT AGENCY: 1101 S Orlando Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
90035. www.castlehillagency.com-leigh@castlehillagency.com. Leigh Castle represents talent
for Motion Pictures/TV, Commercials and Print, as well as Puppeteers and Variety People.
Represents Adults, Young Adults and a few Children. Franchised with SAG as a full service
agency. Occasionally open to new talent. A nice lady and very hard worker.
(SAG/AFTRA/EQUITY). 323 653-3535
CATALYST TALENT AGENCY: 12400 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 200, Los Angeles,
CA 90025. Represents Adults and a few Children 6 and over. Mail submissions only; should be
marked “Seeking Representation,” and they will reach the correct department. Wants no agent
name listed. 310 820-9195
CAVALERI & ASSOCIATES: 178 South Victory Boulevard Suite 205, Burbank, CA
91502 - cavaleri@hotmail.com. Ray Cavaleri and Cynthia Becks (Children/Young Adults) as
well as Al Choi (Literary Department) represent experienced Young Adults and Adults for
Commercials, Motion Pictures/TV and Literary. ALL ACTORS over the age of 7 must be SAG;
represent different levels of talent. Also represent Directors and Producers. May submit via
mail; no email submissions or phone calls, please. No email submissions. Submit photo and
resume by regular mail only. Ray and Cynthia are hard-working agents and someone who really
cares about their clients. Good casting comments and certainly a good agency to be with. All
agents are experienced and well-known in the casting community. (SAG/EQUITY) 818 9559300
CELESTINE: 1548 16th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404.
www.celestineagency.comAngelika Schubert is the President and Owner; she represents Hair
and Makeup, Styling and Manicure ONLY. No hard copy submissions – send them a link to
your website. Agents’ names and email addresses can be found by visiting their website listed
above. 310 998-1977
CERISE TALENT AGENCY: 6345 Balboa Blvd Ste 120 Encino, CA 91316. Full
Service Agency. Represents Adults for Film, Television and Commercials. 818-995-1775
CHAIDEZ AGENCY & ASSOCIATES, INC. NANCY: 6340 Coldwater Canyon
Boulevard Room 214, North Hollywood, CA 91606. Nancy Chaidez and Maria Chaidez
represent Children, Young Adults and Adults. Represent mostly advanced talent, but will
occasionally consider talented and highly trained newcomers who have potential. Nancy has
been an agent for the past 16 years; previously with Agency West before opening her own
agency. Nancy is well-respected in the casting community and she has built an excellent
reputation by booking some of her talent on Broadway, as well as in films, pilots, series regulars
in television and commercials. Submit via DROP-OFF ONLY! An excellent place to be if you
have what she is looking for. One of the hardest working agents we know and one of the nicest
people we know. (SAG) 323 467-8954
CHAMPAGNE/TROTT AGENCY: 9250 Wilshire Boulevard #303, Beverly Hills, CA
90212. Represents Actors, Disabled Actors, Models, and Broadcasters. (AFTRA) 310 275-0067
CHASIN AGENCY, THE: 8899 Beverly Boulevard Suite 714, Los Angeles, CA 90048
chasinagency@yahoo.com Tom Chasin (Acotrs/Writers/Directors/Producers) and Kelly
Duncan-Jorner represent talent for Motion Pictures/TV and Literary. Includes Directors,
Producers and Writers. No phone calls and no drop-offs, please. They are not currently
accepting new talent. Excellent agency with a great reputation for having top talent. Well known
and liked in the casting community. A top-of-the-line agency and clout with a capital “C.” A
great place for those who have the right credits. A very prestigious agency. (SAG/AFTRA) FAX
310-275-6685--310 278-7505
CHIC MODELS & TALENT AGENCY: 5353 Paoli Way, Long Beach, CA 90803.
www.chicmodels.com. Patty Mezin represents Children and Adults for Commercials, Models
and Print. All types and ethnicities. SPECIAL AGENCY NEEDS: Child Models, Hair Models,
Convention Models and Spokesmodels. Visit us at: myspace.com/chicmodelsandtalent, or at:
facebook.com/people/patty-mezin/504692455. (SAG) OC 714 895-7604-LA 562 433-8097
CIRCLE OF TEN TALENT: 6399 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 721, Los Angeles, 90048
joe@circleof10talent.com Represents Adults for Motion Pictures/TV. Submissions by mail only.
(SAG). Fax 949 581-8979--949 701-6215
CIRCLE TALENT ASSOCIATES: 520 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90401
submissions@circletalent.com. Jennifer Lee Garland represents Adults and Children for Motion
Pictures/TV and Commercials. Also represents Directors, Producers and Writers. Open to very
selective new talent; considers non-union for Commercial Department ONLY. Submit by email.
(ATA/AFTRA) 310 496-4501
CL, INC. a.k.a. CASSELL-LEVY, INC: 843 N Sycamore Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
90038. Leanna Levy and Richard Ohanesian represent Adults ONLY for Commercials and
Voice-Overs. Submissions by mail only. Please, no drop-offs or phone calls. This agency is
well-known in the industry for having excellent talent and enjoys a good reputation with the
casting community; the comments we have received are excellent. Top-of-the-line Commercial
and Voice-Over agents. (ATA) 323 461-3971
CLEAR TALENT GROUP: 10950 Ventura Boulevard, Studio City, CA 91604
www.cleartalentgroup.com. Tim O’Brien (Owner/President and Head of Choreography), Brianna
Barcus (VP and Head of Adult Theatrical), Pete Engle (Head of Dance & Choreography),
Bonnie Ventie and Jody Alexander (Co-Directors of Youth Dept.), Philip Marcus (Youth Dept.),
Raynard Pearson (Commercials and Print, . Allison Sweeney (Commercials and Print), Shayna
Brouilard (Dance). See website for submission policies per department or email:
LAinfo@cleartalentgroup.com. Top-of-the-line agents. Always good casting comments.
(ATA/AFTRA/EQUITY) 818 509-0121
CLER TALENT AGENCY, COLLEEN: 178 S Victory Boulevard Suite 108, Burbank,
CA 91502. www.colleencler.com Colleen Cler represents Actors for Commercials and Print.
Open to new talent submissions; will see both union and non-union submissions. Email
photo/resume to: agent@colleencler.com , and if you are someone they are interested in, they
will contact you for an interview. A very nice lady who works hard for her clients. Good casting
comments about this organization. (SAG/AFTRA) 818 841-7943
COAST-TO-COAST TALENT GROUP, INC: 3350 Barham Boulevard, Los Angeles,
CA 90068. www.ctctalent.com. Elyah Doryon (Partner), Jeremiah Doryon (Partner), Renata
Dobruki (Youth Commercials), Dana Edrick (Youth Theatrical), Meredith Fine, Reaghan
Wallace and Hugh Leon (Adult Commercials), Amber Raitz (Adult Theatrical), Tana Loy
(Print). Open to submissions from well-trained and talented newcomers and established talent,
as well as Writers, Producers and Directors. An excellent group of agents highly qualified at
their craft of selling actors to the industry. (ATA/AFTRA/EQUITY) 323 845-9200
COMMERCIAL TALENT INC: (ATA/AFTRA) 9255 Sunset Boulevard Suite 505,
Los Angeles, CA 90069 www.commercialtalentagency.com. Sheila Di Marco (Partner), Neil
Kreppel (Partner), Blair Taylor (Infomercials/Commercials), Rebecca Brunson (Adult Print), Bill
Naoum (Children), and Paul Barruia ( Hosts). Represent all ages, types, and ethnicities, Seniors
and Comedians for Commercials ONLY. Both union and non-union considered. No phone
calls or walk-ins; please submit via mail. Sheila and Neil are longtime agents and represent
established talent and celebrities. Established clout in the industry. 310 247-1431
COMMERCIALS UNLIMITED, INC: (AFTRA) 190 N Canon Drive Suite 208,
Beverly Hills, CA 90210. www.commercialsunlimited.org Sonjia Warren Brandon, Richard
Reiner, Randi Rubenstein, Nora Zilz and Paul Williams represent Adults and Children for
Commercials, Voice-Overs, Print and some Motion Pictures/TV. CU (as this agency is referred)
is one of the top commercial agencies in the city. All commercial types and ages should submit.
Well-established with the casting community; this is a major agency in the industry and has been
known to take a newcomer with the right potential. A top-of-the-line agency with top-of-the-line
agents. **SWB THEATRICAL GROUP – a division of Commercials Unlimited** Nora Zilz
and Paul Williams are the agents in this agency; it is exclusively for Children, Teens and Young
Adults. FAX 310 278-5123--310 278-5123
CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS, LTD: 610 Santa Monica Boulevard Suite 202, Santa
Monica, CA 90401. Ronnie Leif represent Directors, Producers and Writers ONLY – no Actors.
Not accepting any new writers at this time. This is a major agency in Hollywood. Well
established in the casting community. A great place to be if you can get accepted.
(SAG/AFTRA/EQUITY) 310 395-1800
CORALIE JR. AGENCY: 907 S Victory Boulevard, Burbank, CA 91502
coraliejr@yahoo.com. Coralie Jr. (Actors, Writers, Dancers, Singers, Musicians) represents
talent for Motion Pictures/TV, Commercials and Clubs as well as Circus Acts, Vegas Acts,
Variety Acts and Little People. Like she told us, "You name it, and I've got it." Open to
submissions from new talent 18 and older, union and non-union by mail only. Do not drop off..
It's always a pleasure to speak with Coralie. She's like the Energizer Bunny – she just keeps on
going and going! Her energy is contagious. Probably the most liked and admired lady in the
agent business. If you are accepted here, you become a part of the family. A wonderful lady
with excellent casting comments. (SAG/AFTRA/EQUITY) 818 766-9501
CORSA AGENCY, THE: 11704 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 204, Los Angeles, CA
90025. Larry Corsa (Owner) was a partner in the prestigious agency Epstein-Wyckoff before he
opened his own agency. With associate Thomas Richards he represents Teens and Young Adults
for Commercials and Theatrical. Accepts submissions by mail only. Larry is a highly
experienced and well-respected agent in the industry. (ATA) 310 231-7010
CREATIVE ARTISTS AGENCY: 2000 Avenue of The Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067.
Represents talent for Motion Pictures/TV, Literary, Music and Packaging, as well as Directors,
Producers and Writers. This is one of the conglomerates in the industry. They represent top
talent; almost all stars and co-stars. We were informed by Creative Artists that they only accept
submissions by referral only. This kind of agency you will find you when the time is right. This
Agency has an excellent background in the industry and is known worldwide in the
entertainment industry. A very prestigious agency with prestigious clients.
(ATA/AFTRA/EQUITY) 424 288-2000
CROFOOT GROUP, INC., THE: 4123 Park Verdi, Calabasas, CA 91302
www.crofootgroup.com. Terry Crofoot and Andrew Crofoot represent News, Sports & Weather
Personalities, Newscasters, Reporters and some Hosts. No Actors or Voice-Overs. Submissions
may be made by mail only. Inquiries can be made to terry@crofoot.com or
andrew@crofoot.com. 818 223-1500
CULBERTSON-ARGAZZI GROUP: 8430 Santa Monica Boulevard #210, Los
Angeles, CA 90069. Eddie Culbertson and Lorri Herman represent Adults and Young Adults 18
and over for Commercials and Motion Pictures/TV. Will consider talented union actors ONLY.
Submissions by mail; no phone calls, tapes or DVDs. The agents here are already established in
the casting community and we expect the Culbertson Group to be an exciting force in the agent
world. (ATA/AFTRA) 323 650-9454
CUNNINGHAM, ESCOTT, SLEVIN, & DOHERTY: 10635 Santa Monica Boulevard
Suite 130, Los Angeles, CA 90025. www.cesdtalent.com. Paul Doherty (Partner/LA CEO),
David Ziff (VP), Adrienne Berg, and Dedra Galiher (Adult Theatrical). Alex Fox ( Beauty/Print),
Beau Berdahl and Sumeet Iyengar (Commercial Voice-Overs), Cathey Lizzio (Animation), Pat
Brady (Animation/Puppeteers), Vinnie Biunno (Promos), Carol Scott (VP Print/ Fashion) 310
457-7573. Melissa Berger (Youth Voice-Overs and Motion Pictures/TV), Pedro Tapia (Motion
Pictures/TV), Carol Lynn Sher (Youth Commercials and Print). CESD represents Children and
Adults for all Voice-Over fields, Variety Acts, Motion Pictures/TV, Commercials, Print/Fashion
and Youth Theatrical, Commercials, Print and Voice-Over. Represents stars and recognizable
names and faces in the industry. Open to submissions in all areas from professional performers
and talented performers via mail. Voice-Over welcomes demos sent via email as links to a
personal website or an FTP site – go to www.cesdvoices.com for more information. No phone
calls, please. This is one of the top youth and commercial agencies in the business. Handle top
recognizable names and faces in the industry. This is a top-of-the-line agency with top-of-theline agents. Make sure this agency is on your mailing list. A prestigious agency with excellent
agents. Great casting comments. Bi-coastal. (ATA/AFTRA/SAG/EQUITY) 310 475-2111
DDO ARTISTS AGENCY: 6725 Sunset Boulevard Suite 230, Los Angeles, CA 90028
bill@ddoagency.com. www.ddoagency.com Bill Bohl (Owner/Dance/Choreography), Abigail
Girvin (Owner/Commercials), Marlene Sutton (Owner/Commercials), Chantelle Ameli and
Jacquelyn Sutkowi (Head of Dance/Choreography), John Robertson (Print/Fashion/Editorial and
Non-Union Commercials), Matt Taylor and Chris Whitney (Commercials). They represent
Children and Adults from 8- 90 years old. The dance department represents some of the finest
dancers and choreographers. The agency welcomes submissions from experienced talent of all
ages, types and ethnicities by mail ONLY. No phone calls, please. DDO Artists has a long
respected history as a hard-working organization with offices in LA, New York, Las Vegas,
Nashville and Atlanta. (SAG/EQUITY) FAX 323-462-0100 323-462-8000
DANIA, PANARO & NIST, INC. (a.k.a. DPN): 9201 West Olympic Boulevard,
Beverly Hills, CA 90212. Jess Denis is the agent here; she represents Voice-Over ONLY.
(ATA/AFTRA) FAX 310 432-7801 310 432-7800
DEFINING ARTISTS: 10 Universal Plaza Suite 20th Floor, Universal City, CA 91608 www.definingartists.com. Kim Dorr, Dede Binder-Goldsmith and Breanna Bell represent Adults,
Children and Teens for Motion Pictures/TV. Agents here are well-known and respected by
casting directors. A great place to be if you are what they are looking for. (ATA/AFTRA) FAX
818 753-2403 818 753-2405
DIVERSE TALENT GROUP: 9911 W Pico Boulevard Suite 350, Los Angeles, CA
90035. www.diversetalentgroup.com. Christopher Nassif owner/Theatrical/Voice-Overs),
Suzanne Bennett Harrison (Vice President/Theatrical), Mickey Freiberg (Literary), Wendy
Morrison (Adult Commercials), Jayson Kinslow (Adult & Youth Commercials), Michael
Goldberg (Adult Theatrical), Robin Nassif (Youth Theatrical), No drop-offs or phone calls. Atop-of-the-line agency and top-of-the-line agents. Industry referral is best. (ATA/AFTRA) FAX
310 201-6572 310 201-6565
DOMAIN: 9229 Sunset Boulevard Suite 710, West Hollywood, CA 90069. Gabrielle
Krengel, Joe Vance and Melissa Spamer are agents here. She represents all ages for Motion
Pictures/TV and Commercials. 310 888-8500
DRAMATIC ARTISTS AGENCY LA: 103 W Alameda Avenue Suite 139, Burbank,
CA 91502. www.dramaticartists.com. Carolyn Mace (Commercials) and Carlyne Grager
(Theatrical); represent Adults and Children for Commercials, Motion Pictures/TV and VoiceOvers. 818 566-1421
ELITE OF LOS ANGELES TALENT AGENCY: 345 N Maple Drive #397, Beverly
Hills, CA 90210. Modeling agency representing females. Submission to:
lainfo@elitemodels.com. (SAG) FAX 310 278-7520 310 274-9395
ELLIS TALENT GROUP: 4705 Laurel Canyon Boulevard Suite 300, Valley Village,
CA 91607. www.ellistalentgroup.com. Pamala Ellis Evenas and Gabrielle Allabashi represent
Adults for Motion Pictures/TV. Open to submissions from talented newcomers; no phone calls,
please. Pamala is known in casting circles as an excellent agent and has a long, established
background in the industry. Good casting comments. (SAG) 818 980-8072
ENDEAVOR: 310-285-9000. 9601Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Endeavor
has merged with the William Morris Agency, creating the new company WME.
ENVISION TALENT AGENCY INC: 6601 Center Dr West Ste 500 Los Angeles, CA
90045. Reprsents Adults for Television and Commercials. 323-454-2844
ENVY LA: 930 S Robertson Boulevard #502, Los Angeles, CA 90035. Daniel Mahan
(Owner), Jessica Chung (Adult Theatrical), Jasmine Smith (Runway/Print), Edgar Alvarez
(Commercials). They are a full service booking agency, SAG franchised, for Models and Talent
of all ages for Runway, Print, Commercials, Motion Pictures/TV, and a specialty division
representing Name Talent, Comedians, Sports Figures, and Acts of all sorts. Accepts
submissions via email and mail. ENVY also has a sister agency located in Las Vegas – eNVY
Model & Talent – 702 878-7368. www.envymodeltalent.com. (SAG) 310 694-8567
EXCLUSIVE ARTISTS MANAGMENT: 7700 Sunset Boulevard Suite 205, Los
Angeles, CA 90046. www.eamgmt.com. Darren Barnes (Owner) represents Make-Up Artists,
Wardrobe and Hair Stylists ONLY – no Actors. FAX 323 436-7799 323 436-7766
FAME TALENT AGENCY: 1441 North Mccadden Place, Hollywood, CA 90028.
Full Service Agency. Represents all ages for Film, Television and Commercials. 323-240-5566
FILM ARTISTS ASSOCIATES: 21044 Ventura Boulevard Suite 215, Woodland Hills,
CA 91364. Cris Dennis (Commercials) and Penrod Dennis (Celebrities, Commercials, VoiceOvers), represent Talent for Motion Pictures/TV, Commercials, Equity and Print. Different
levels of talent; some recognizable names and faces. Submissions by mail only; no tapes unless
requested. No drop-offs or phone calls. A top-of-the-line agency with top talent. Excellent
reputation in casting circles and on it’s way to becoming a major force in the industry.
(SAG/AFTRA/EQUITY) 818 883-5008
FIRST CLASS TALENT AGENCY: 13440 VENTURA BLVD STE 211 SHERMAN
OAKS, CA 91423. Full Service Agency. Represents all ages for Film, Television and
Commercials. 818-424-3280
FLICK EAST & WEST TALENTS, INC: 9057 Nemo Street Suite A, West
Hollywood, CA 90069. Tina Kiratsoulis represents talent for Commercials ONLY. Represents
Adults of all ages, types and ethnic groups. Open to new submissions for all types. Industry
referral preferred. No phone calls, please. This is a hard-working group of agents and the
agency is growing steadily. Good casting comments. (SAG) FAX 310 858-1701 310 271-9111
FONTAINE TALENT; FONTAINE MUSIC: 205 S Beverly Drive Suite 212, Beverly
Hills, CA 90212. www.fontainetalent.com Judith Fontaine (Manager/President) and Debbie
Fontaine (Manager/VP) represent Musicians and Singers for Pop, Rock, R&B, Latin. Accepts
submissions by mail; no phone calls. fontainetalent@aol.com Judith is a long established agent
in the business and we get only good comments about her and her agency. (SAG/AFTRA)
Phone Unlisted.
GAGE GROUP, THE: 14724 Ventura Boulevard Suite 505, Sherman Oaks, CA
91403.Martin Gage (Talent/Literay), Gerry Koch (Talent), Kitty McMillan, Judith Moss
(Talent), Mark Sadness, Carol Eslner, and Arthur Toretzky represent talent for Motion
Pictures/TV, Commercials, Equity and Literary. Represent Adults and Young Adults 18 and
over. Mostly represents advanced talent with name recognition, as well as talent well-known to
the casting community. Open to submissions from talented newcomers with top potential.
Headshots and resumes will be looked at, but no unsolicited demo reels, please. Seeking new
clients for Commercials ONLY. This agency has grown steadily through the years to become a
top-of-the-line agency with top-of-the-line agents. A major player in the industry and excellent
casting comments. (ATA/AFTRA/EQUITY) FAX 818 905-323 818 905-3800
GAR LESTER AGENCY: 4130 Cahuenga Boulevard Suite 108, Universal City, CA
91602. www.glatalent.com. Gar Lester (Owner) and Jennifer Hebert (Adult Commercials) are
the agents here. The Gar Lester Agency was founded in late 2006 by Gar Lester. Prior to that,
he was founder of JLA Talent, where Gar served as co-partner and head of the Theatrical and
Commercial Divisions. He is also the former co-founder of Baron Entertainment. Gar spent
four years at Commercials Unlimited as well. Because he believes in the power of relationships,
he enjoys a great reputation with casting directors throughout the business. They look for talent
with a good look (that’s subjective) who are professional (not late for their interviews or
auditions), teachable, and are not only actively developing their talent, but also listen more than
they talk during an agent meeting. They should be prepared not only for their auditions, but also
by making sure that their agent has a supply of current headshots and resumes, and they can sell
themselves during an audition. While you may fit all of this criteria, there may be that
“something else” they are looking for to fill a niche within the agency. If they don’t choose to
move forward with you, it’s no harm, no foul. Don’t take it personally. They are welcome to
submissions but prefer management and professional referrals. If you don’t have representation,
but you feel that you meet all of the criteria and then some, they welcome your submissions.
They do not accept electronic submissions or drop-offs; submit only via mail. General
information can be received via email at: info@glatalent.com. (SAG) FAX 818 769-1404 818
769-1400
GEDDES AGENCY, THE: 8430 Santa Monica Boulevard Suite 200, West Hollywood,
CA 90069. www.geddes.net Ann Geddes, Richard Lewis and Nancy Moon-Broadstreet represent
Adults and Young Adults. Elizabeth Geddes runs the Chicago office. They represent different
levels of talent. Accepts submissions by mail or email at: smile@geddes.net – please put
"Unsolicited Submission" in the subject line. Ann has been around for a long time and is wellknown and liked in the casting community. An excellent group of agents. Excellent casting
comments. Steadily growing. (SAG-AFTRA) 323 848-2700
GELFF AGENCY, LAYA: 16133 Ventura Boulevard Suite 700, Encino, CA
91436Laya Gelff represents SAG Adults 18 and older. Writers and Directors. No Children or
Models. Submission Policy For WRITERS & DIRECTORS: SEND QUERY LETTERS via
regular U.S. MAIL only, and include: (WGA, SAG, AFTRA, AEA, DGA. Writers: Log-line of
screenplay (4-5 sentences, max) with SASE. Directors: Directorial bio with SASE A very
friendly, nice lady well liked by those we spoke with; good industry comments. 818 996-3100
GERARD TALENT AGENCY, PAUL: 11712 Moorpark Street Suite 112, Studio City,
CA 91604. technicalagent@msn.com Steve England (Directors, Producers, and Technicians)
and Tracy Downes (Talent) represent Directors, Literary, Producers and Technicians, Writers.
No Actors at this time. Submissions should be sent to: P.O. Box 1959, Studio City, CA 91614.
An excellent place for in front of and behind the camera talent. A well known name in the
industry and hard-working agents. 818 769-7015
GERSH AGENCY, THE: 9465 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 600, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
info@gershla.com. www.gershagency.com David Gersh (Literary), Phil Gersh (Below-theLine/Literary), Robert Gersh (Talent). (ATA/AFTRA/EQUITY) We were informed, by The
Gersh Agency, they will not accept unsolicited submissions. You must be referred or invited.
Top-of-the-line agency with top-of-the-line talent. This agency has grown into a major force in
the industry. All top agents well-connected within the casting community. A very prestigious
agency. Excellent casting comments. 310 274-6611
GLOBAL ARTISTS AGENCY, LLC: 6253 Hollywood Boulevard Suite 508, Los
Angeles, CA 90028. www.globalartistsagency.net Agents not listed by request. They do not
accept unsolicited material; industry referrals ONLY. (ATA/AFTRA) 323 836-0320
GORDON & ASSOCIATES, MICHELLE: 260 S Beverly Drive Suite 308, Beverly
Hills, CA 90212 Michelle Gordon represents talent for Motion Pictures, Television , Equity and
Literary. Represents top-of-the-line SAG Adults ONLY. Accepts submissions by mail only;
prefers new clients come by industry referral. Michelle is well-known in the casting community
for being a hard worker. (AFTRA/EQUITY) 310 246-9930
GRANT, SAVIC & ASSOCIATES: 6399 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 415, Los Angeles,
CA 90048 contact@gsktalent.com www.gsktalent.com Susan Grant, Ivana Savic, and Larry
Metzger represent Adults, Young Adults, Writers, Producers and Directors for Motion
Pictures/TV. Represent 18 and over; Union Actors ONLY. Please submit via mail and address
your submission to the agency. All agents here have excellent credentials in the industry and we
always get excellent comments from casting directors. (SAG) FAX 323 782-1877 323 782-1854
GREENE & ASSOCIATES: 1901 Avenue of the Stars Ste. 130, Los Angeles, CA
90067. michael@greenetalent.com. Michael Green (Owner). Azeem Chiba and Angelo Padilla
represent Adults and Young Adults of all ethnic backgrounds and types. Michael will accept
submissions by mail and prefers a reel with your submissions. One of the top agents in the
business and we get excellent comments from casting directors. A great place to be if you are
what Michael is looking for. (SAG/AFTRA) FAX 310 550-9334 310 550-9333
GVA: (a.k.a. GREATER VISION ARTISTS) 8981 Sunset Boulevard Suite 101, Los
Angeles, CA 90069. Geneva Bray (Owner), Tony Martinez and Gwen Pepper. (Motion
Pictures/TV) The agency competes vigorously for Motion Pictures/TV and Theatre with an
established client list. They keep a small, select list of actors and act in an almost managerial
manner with strong attention to detail. Industry referrals ONLY. Geneva is a nice lady who
works hard for her clients. Excellent comments from casting directors about this agency.
(ATA/AFTRA/EQUITY) 310 278-1310
HALLIDAY & ASSOCIATES, BUZZ: Buzz Halliday is no longer an agent. She is
currently a personal manager. She has informed us she does not want any new clients because
she is planning to go into producing. We wish her much success with her new venture.
HAMILBURG AGENCY, MITCHELL J: 149 Barrington Avenue #732, Los Angeles,
CA 90048. Mitchell Hamilburg and Joanie Kern represent talent for Literary ONLY. No Actors
– they are currently only representing Writers. Mike is an excellent agent and has been in the
industry a long time. (SAG) Fax 310 471-9588
HANLON TALENT AGENCY: 6399 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 709, Los Angeles, CA
90048. Cortney Hanlon (Adult Commercials) and Sherree Hanlon (Youth
Commercials/Theatrical) represent Adults for Commercials ONLY, and Youth (18 and under)
for Commercials and Theatrical. 323 951-1181
HECHT AGENCY, BEVERLY:AFTRA) FAX 818 559-7485 3500 W Olive Avenue
Suite 1180, Burbank, CA 91505 www.beverlyhecht.com Teresa Valente (Commercial and
Theatrical).Robert Depp and Nacelyn Ward (Theatrical and Commercials) represent Children,
Teens, Young Adults and Adults for Motion Pictures/TV, Commercials and Print. Agency is
known for its success with Children and Young Adults. Open to submissions from all ages and
types; union and non-union. Will consider submissions from union talent for Theatrical and
Commercial representation at all times and they will consider submissions from non-union talent
under the age of 18. Please submit via email according to these instructions: attach no more than
2 JPEG images (approximately 700 pixels in height or width and not to exceed 100KB per
image), along with a resume and cover letter (as text within the email or an attached Word
document, PDF, JPEG or TIFF file; preferably less than 100KB) and send to
submissions@beverlyhecht.com. Please follow up with a hard-copy submission to the address
listed above. The agency is able to access your demo reel if available online, so please include
the URL where it can be viewed as well. SPECIAL AGENCY NEEDS: talented males and
females 18 and over TPY. This is a good place to be if you have what they are looking for;
general info at: thestaff@beverlyhecht.com. Office 818 559-5600
HENDERSON & ROMO INC: 12198 Ventura Blvd # 206, Studio City, CA 91604
Michelle Henderson and Deni Romo are the owners here. They represent Adults of all ages for
Motion Pictures/TV and Commercials. Will accept submissions my mail. 818 733-2424
HERVEY/GRIMES TALENT AGENCY: 10561 Missouri Avenue #2, Los Angeles,
CA 90025. www.herveygrimes.com. Marsha Hervey and Pamela Grimes represent talent for
Motion Pictures/TV and Commercials. Represent Adults, Teens and Children. Open to
submissions from all ages and types. SPECIAL AGENCY NEEDS: character actors of all ages
and ethnic groups, especially Seniors. They are always looking at new talent, so please submit a
picture and resume by email to: ashley@herveygrimes.com. These are two very hard-working
agents and this agency is sure to grow as time goes by. Good casting comments. (SAG/AFTRA)
818 340-8402 310 475-2010
HOFF AGENCY, DANIEL: 5455 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 1100, Los Angeles, CA
90036. www.danielhoffagency.com Daniel Hoff (Commercials, Motion Pictures/TV, Musical
Theatre), Kevin Turner represents Children 5 to 17, Comedians, Adults, Seniors and Singers of
all types and ethnic groups for Commercials, Motion Pictures/TV and Musical Theatre.
Submissions by mail only. Known by casting directors to be a hard-working, smart group! This
agency is growing rapidly. (AFTRA-EQUITY) FAX 323 932-2501 323 932-2500
HOLLANDER TALENT GROUP, INC: 14011 Ventura Boulevard Suite 202,
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423. www.hollandertalent.com Vivian Hollander and Stefane Wetherholt
represent Children 4 -14 years of age of all ethnic groups for Commercials, Motion
Pictures/TV, Print and Voice-Overs. Open to submissions from talented actors by mail. Please
send photo and resume only; no videos or Voice-Over reels. Vivian is highly experienced and
has been long established in the industry. There is no doubt in our mind that this agency will be
one of the top in the business in a very short time. We wish them much success with their
agency. (SAG) 818 382-9800
HOLLYWOOD SELECT TALENT: 6408 Selma Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90028.
www.hollywoodselecttalent.com Mike Sutton is the agent here. He represents Adults and
Children 6 and up. This is a full service talent agency proudly representing some of the finest
performers in the business, from household name celebs to developing actors. HST is dedicated
to working closely with their clients, helping them grow and promoting their careers. Please
submit via mail ONLY. 323 871-1240
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: 1434 6th Street #1, Santa Monica, CA 90401
agents@thehouseofreps.com Pam Braverman, Denny Sevier and Claudine Vacca represent
talent for Motion Pictures/TV and Theatre. Indra Clark is head of the new commercial division.
Represent Adults and Children. Represent well established actors, as well as talented
newcomers with top potential. Open to submissions by mail ONLY – no tapes or submissions
by email. All the agents have excellent backgrounds in the industry. Excellent casting comments
regarding the agency and the agents. (ATA/AFTRA/EQUITY) 310 451-2345
HOWARD TALENT AGENCY: 10657 Riverside Drive, Toluca Lake, CA 91602
Bonnie Howard (Owner/Theatrical) and Lynn Eriks (Print and Commercials) represent talent of
all ages and types for Commercials, Motion Pictures/TV and Equity. Open to submissions, but is
only seeing SAG/AFTRA talent at this time. Submit via email to:
bonniehoward@howardtalentwest.net (Theatrical) or lynneriks@howardtalentwest.net
(Commercial). When submitting by mail, do NOT seal envelopes or send unsolicited tapes. No
drop-offs. (ATA/AFTRA/EQUITY) 818 766-5300
IFA TALENT AGENCY: 8730 Sunset Boulevard Suite 490, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
Ilene Feldman, Christy Hall, David Lillard and Wendy Murphy represent talent for Motion
Pictures/TV. Represent Adults and Children, however, they are NOT accepting submissions at
this time. (SAG/AFTRA) 310 659-5522
IMPERIUM 7 LLC: 5455 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 1706, Los Angeles, CA 90036
www.imperium-7.com Steven Neibert and Stephanie Blume (Motion Pictures/TV), Joy Tom
(Voice-Overs and Celebrities), Tracy Mapes (Commercials) and Nick Carreras and Marni Anhalt
(Voice-Overs). A full service talent agency representing Actors for Motion Pictures/TV,
Commercials and Voice-Overs. General inquiries at: admin@imperium-7.com. (ATA/AFTRA)
323 931-9099
INDEPENDENT ARTISTS AGENCY: 9601 Wilshire Boulevard Suite750, Beverly
Hills, CA 90210. Laura Fogelman and Beverly Kline, formerly with the Special Artists and
William Morris agencies, represent Adults 18 and up for Commercials; mostly union Actors.
Accepts photos and resumes. (ATA/AFTRA) 310 550-5000
INDUSTRY MODELS & TALENT GROUP: 2415 Michigan Ave Santa Monica, CA
90404. Represents Adults for Film, Television and Commercials. 310-691-7900
INNOVATIVE ARTISTS COMMERCIAL & VOICE-OVER INC: 1505 10th
Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401. www.innovativeartists.com Scott Harris (Owner/President).
No unsolicited submissions. (ATA/AFTRA) 310 656-0400
INNOVATIVE ARTISTS TALENT & LITERARY AGENCY: 1505 10th Street,
Santa Monica, CA 90401. Scott Harris, Abby Bluestone, Kimberly Carver, Nevin Dolcefino,
Melissa Hirschenson, Thomas Cushing, Jennifer Patredis, Debbie Haeusler (Below the Line),
Craig Mizrahi (Below the Line) AJ Finch, Lynn Shue, Steve Tellez, Steve Muller, Matt Shaffer,
Stephen LaManna, Jonathan Howard, Michael Pio, Cori Pembleton, Marcia Hurwitz, David
Lederman, David Rose, Luanne Regis, Marnie Sparer, Jim Stein, Sheila Wenzel represent
Adults, Models, Directors, Novelists and Writers for Motion Pictures/Television and Equity.
New clients by referral only. This is a very prestigious agency well-known and connected within
the casting community. A top of the line agency with top of the line agents.
(ATA/AFTRA/EQUITY) 310 656-0400
INTERNATIONAL CREATIVE MANAGEMENT: (ICM) 10250 Constellation
Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90067. REFERRALS ONLY – NO UNSOLICITED
SUBMISSIONS ACCEPTED. This is a major talent agency that represents mostly stars. This
prestigious agency of top agents is known as one of the top three in the industry. Represent top
stars in the industry. This would not be a good place for new talent to submit. New clients are
by referral. A conglomerate in the entertainment industry and known worldwide. ATA/AFTRA
FAX 310 550-4100 310 550-4000
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY GROUP: 9200 Sunset Boulevard Suite 820, Los
Angeles, CA 90069. Larry Becsey (Partner), Jerry Kalajian (Partner) and Leslie Conliff represent
Book Authors, Directors, Established Actors, Stars and Producers. Established Actors and Stars
by referral only. FAX 310 402-5153 310 402-5152
JFA /JAIME FERRAR AGENCY: 4741 Laurel Canyon Boulevard Suite 110, Valley
Village, CA 91607. Represents Children ages 6 and over and Adults for Motion Pictures/TV and
Commercials. SPECIAL AGENCY NEEDS: children 6 to 18 and seniors. Jamie is well- known
for having a strong list of bilingual Latin-Americans. No phone calls and no drop-offs please.
Jamie has an extensive background in the entertainment industry. A great place to be if you are
what they are looking for. (SAG/AFTRA) 818 506-8311-- www.jfala.com - Email
assistant@jfala.com
JKA TALENT and LITERARY AGENCY: 8033 Sunset Boulevard Suite 915, Los
Angeles, CA 90046. James Kellen and Shannon McLaren represent talent for Commercials and
Motion Pictures/TV. Represent Adults 18-25 and Children 3 and up. No queries or submissions
at this time. (ATA) FAX 818 980-4092 818 980-2093
JLA TALENT: 9151 Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069. This boutique
agency is going into its 10th year of business. The agency is headed up by Kendall Park
(Commercial/Theatrical) and Felix Tipper (Print/Model Division). Sumer Stamper(Adult
Commercials). Nic De Armendi (Theatrical). They represent both Adults and Children ages 4
and up. Submissions are accepted by mail, please no email or phone calls. The hallmark of
success for this agency is pitching their clients. (SAG/AFTRA) 310 276-5677
JOINT VENTURE ENTERTAINMENT: 9469 Jefferson Boulevard Suite 105, Culver
City, CA 90232. Agents here Kailee James and Noell Grant. Kailee (Commercials and Print)
and Noell (Theatrical) represent Actors for MOTION PICTURES/TV, Commercials and Print.
Adults, Children and Infants of all ethnic backgrounds. SPECIAL AGENCY NEEDS: females
ages 30 to 50 – seeking all ages and ethnic backgrounds, both union and non-union.
(SAG/AFTRA) 310 838-4900
JORDAN MCKIRAHAN TALENT AGENCY: 315 W Verdugo Avenue Suite 209,
Burbank, CA 91502. www.jm-ta.com. Jordan McKirahan is the agent here. Represents Adults,
Young Adults, Teens, Models, Seniors, Children and Infants for Motion Pictures/TV and
Commercials. (SAG) (SAG) 818 955-8350
J.S. REPRESENTS: 6815 Willoughby Avenue Suite 102, Los Angeles, CA 90038
www.jsrepresents.com Paul Jon Strotheide (Owner), Joe Nichols, Jill Toma, M.K. Taupin and
Anne Mullis represent Young Adults 10-17 and Adults 18-80 for Commercials. No children.
Submissions welcome – they are always looking for new, interesting adults and all ethnic groups.
Union only with extensive acting credits. SPECIAL AGENCY NEEDS: Hispanic talent of all
ages. Submissions can be made via mail or email; send a headshot/snapshot with a good basic
resume to: jsrepresents@mac.com. (SAG) 323 462-3246
KAPLAN-STAHLER: 8383 Wilshire Boulevard #923, Beverly Hills, CA 90211. This
agency represents Writers Directors and Reality ONLY. (SAG) 323 653-4483
KAZARIAN-SPENCER-RUSKIN & ASSOCIATES: 11969 Ventura Boulevard 3rd
Floor, Box 7409, Studio City, CA 91604. www.ksawest.com. Cindy Kazarian (Owner, President
of On-Camera, Kids Motion Pictures/TV), Alicia Ruskin (VP On-Camera), Brooke Nuttall (OnCamera), Michelle Braverman (Stunts), Victoria Morris (Equity), Mitchell Shankman and
Patrick Welborn (Motion Pictures/TV), Heudu Htdar (Stunts), Jacole Kitchen and Jodie Bowman
(Equity), Aurora Lizardi (Print), Fred Wostbrock (Hosts/Variety). Represents Children of all
ages, Young Adults, Teens and Adults of all ages and types for Announcers, Commercials,
Game Shows, Infomercials, Motion Pictures/TV, Modeling, Print and Stunts. Also has a New
York Office; agents there are Lori swift (Equity) and Fred Hashagen (Motion Pictures/TV). This
is a very prestigious agency. Known for top-of-the-line talent and top-of-the-line agents.
Excellent casting comments. (ATA/AFTRA/EQUITY) 818 769-9111
KEMP TALENT AGENCY, SHARON: Sharon Kemp represents mostly established
Actors for Motion Pictures/TV and Commercials. Many with series regulars. Union only;
Children can be non-union. Accepts submissions from actors who have the “soap” look and are
gorgeous, however, they must have experience. Send a colored headshot, resume and cover letter
to: agentsharonkemp@yahoo.com. Her Children’s Division is also having great success. A nice
lady and an extremely hard worker. (SAG) 310 858-7200
KERWIN AGENCY, WILLIAM: 1605 N Cahuenga Boulevard Suite 202, Hollywood,
CA 90028. kerwinagency@aol.com William Kerwin and Al Woods represent talent for Motion
Pictures/TV, Commercials, Equity and Literary. Izzy Lewis (Literary). Works with Adults from
25 to mid 30s and is open to submissions for new talent. Please do not make submissions in
person; submit via mail. Bill is a very nice man and is known for his dedication and hard work
for his clients. Well-known and liked in the industry. A great place to be if you're what Bill is
looking for. Excellent casting comments. (SAG/AFTRA/EQUITY) 323 469-5155
KOHNER, INC., PAUL: 9300 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 555, Beverly Hills, CA 90212.
Pearl Wexler (President), Sheree Cohen (Motion Pictures/TV), Samantha Crisp (Motion
Pictures/TV), Amanda Glazer (Literary), and Stephen Moore (Literary) represent talent for
Motion Pictures/TV, Equity and Literary. Submit by mail; no phone calls. They represent
established, recognizable names and faces and internationally known actors. A very prestigious
agency that is well-connected in the casting community. (ATA/AFTRA/EQUITY) Fax 310 5501083 310 550-1060
LA TALENT/LA MODELS AGENCY: P.O. Box 260171, Ecino, CA 91426.
colleen@latelent.com---www.lamodels.com--L.A. Models represents talent of all ages for High
Fashion Print and Runway. Heinz Holba (President), Ana Hid and Paul Nelson represent Print;
Crista Klayman (Runway). Holds an open call on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 2:30-4:00 p.m.
L.A. Talent represents talent of all ages for Motion Pictures/TV, Commercials and Theatrical.
Pam Loar (Commercial), Tracy Dwyer (Children’s Motion Pictures/TV, Commercials), Leesley
Durin (Commercial Print), Mary Anderson (Men’s Board), Ana Hidkrile (Women’s Board), and
Ashley Partington (Commercials). LA Management: 323 436-7711 or 7977. They also have a
new division called EXCLUSIVE ARTISTS MANAGEMENT (323 436-7766) at the same
address where agents Daria Barnes and Je Pinto represent Hair Stylists, Makeup Artists,
Photographers and Wardrobe. (ATA/AFTRA) Talent: 323 436-7777 Models: 323 436-7700
L. J. & ASSOCIATES: P.O. Box 260171, Encino, CA 91426.. Lois James represents
Adults and Young Adults ages 20 and up for Motion Pictures/TV. Lois has been in the
entertainment industry for over 28 years. All ethnic backgrounds may submit. A very
experienced agent and always good casting comments. A good place to be if are what she is
looking for. (SAG/AFTRA) 818 589-6960 818 345-9274
L & L TALENT: 468 N Camden Drive Suite 343, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.
melody@lltalent.com--Full service agency that represents talent for Motion Pictures/TV and
Commercials. (SAG) 310 795-7997
LEAVITT TALENT GROUP: 11500 W Olympic Boulevard Suite 400, Los Angeles,
CA 90064. Jeffrey Leavitt (Owner) and Mike Livingston represent well-established Actors and
stars 18 and up for Motion Pictures/TV. Union only, but not accepting submissions at this time.
(SAG) 323 658-8118
LEMON-LIME TALENT AGENCY: 4283 Fountain Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90029.
www.lemonlimeagency.com. Robin Harrington is the agent here, and she is currently seeking
new faces. Submissions can be made by sending a link to your website, Model Mayhem page,
LA Casting profile or photo page to: newfaces@lemonlimeagency.com. No attachments or My
Space pages in submissions. (SAG) FAX 323 662-5101 323 662-5100
LEVIN AGENCY, THE: 8484 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 750, Beverly Hills, CA 90211.
Sid Levin and Patricia Levin represent talent for Motion Pictures/TV and Commercials.
Represent Adults. Young Adults and Teens. Different levels of talent, but mostly established
and advanced actors. (SAG/AFTRA) 323 653-7073
LINDNER & ASSOCIATES, KEN: 2029 Century Park East Suite 1000, Los Angeles,
CA 90067. Ken Lindner represents Adults for News and Programming, On-Air Personalities
and Producers. Submit your demo tape via mail or email at: info@klateam.com in Beta SP, VHS
or DVD format ONLY. Address it to “KLA Team” so all agents have a chance to view it;
materials will not be returned. (SAG/AFTRA) FAX 310 277-5806-310 277-9223
LUKER TALENT AGENCY, JANA: 1923 ½ Westwood Boulevard Suite 3, Los
Angeles, CA 90025. Jana Luker and Kathy Keeley represent talent for Motion Pictures/TV and
Commercials. Represent all ethnic groups, Children, Adults, Young Adults and Teens. Also
have agent Gigi Schell (Children’s Department). SPECIAL AGENCY NEEDS: children age 5
and up and teens 15 through 18 TPY. Submissions by mail - do not seal; place flap inside
envelope. No phone calls, please. Jana is one of the hardest working agents in the business.
(SAG/AFTRA/EQUITY) 310 441-2822
LW 1, INC: (a.k.a. LIGHT/WILHELMINA) 9378 Wilshire Boulevard Suite # 310,
Beverly Hills, CA 90212. Sean Robinson and Mark Clark, represent Actors, Celebrities and
Musicians for Commercials, Print and Voice-Overs. Agents here are highly qualified with years
of experience with other top agencies. Union and non-union. Submissions by mail, no phone
calls. Some very hard working agents here. A good place to be if you fit their needs. (SAG) 323
653-5700
LY AGENCY, JOHN: 1680 N Vine Street Suite 503, Hollywood, CA 90028 John Ly
(Owner/Agent), Martin Wiviott and Candace Stewart represent Actors and Models of all ages for
Motion Pictures/TV, Commercials, Voice-Overs and Theater. Submit by email to:
submissions@ johnly@johnlyagency.com No phone calls. (SAG) FAX 323 463-8608 323
463-8602
LYNNE & REILLY TALENT AGENCY: 10725 Vanowen Street Suite 113, North
Hollywood, CA 91605. Julie Lynne and Teresa Reilly represent talent for Motion Pictures/TV,
Commercials, Equity, Literary, Music and Print. Represent Adults, Young Adults, Teens and
Children of all ages. They work only with established talent. A very much respected and wellliked group of agents by those we spoke to in casting. (SAG) 818 755-6434
McDONALD/SELZNICK ASSOCIATES, INC: 953 N Cole Avenue, Hollywood, CA
90028. www.msaagency.com Julie McDonald, Tony Selznick, and Shelli Margherits
represent Choreographers, Stage Directors, Dancers and Production Designers. No Actors.
Submission information is on their website; one link for each division. MSA is the entertainment
industry’s one-stop shop for dance. (ATA/AFTRA/EQUITY) 323 957-6680
MADEMOISELLE TALENT & MODEL AGENCY: 3550 Wilshire Boulevard Suite
1610, Los Angeles, CA 90010. Won Lee (Owner) and Alan Segel represent talent for Motion
Pictures/TV, Commercials, Modeling and Print. Represent Adults, Young Adults, Teens and
Children; both new and established talent. Open to submissions from new talent; union and nonunion. A good place to be if you are what they are looking for. (SAG) 213 387-9994
MAGDALENA TALENT: 1600 Rosecrans Avenue 4th Floor, Manhattan Beach, CA
90266. magdalenatalent.com Magdalena Ping (Owner/Agent) represents 18-70 SAG Adults for
Commercials and Print. 310 355-8501
MALAKY INTERNATIONAL: 205 S Beverly Drive Suite 211, Beverly Hills, CA
90212. J.R. Dib and Virginia Dib represent Adults 18 and up for Motion Pictures/TV,
Commercials, Modeling and Print. Virginia's background is in casting and management; J.R.
was also in management, producing and directing plays. They will accept submissions by mail
from union and non-union actors. Their agency leans towards strong character types. A very
friendly and responsive team. Good comments from their clients and casting directors.
(SAG/AFTRA) 310 777-7560
MALIBU ARTISTS AGENCY: 23732 Malibu Rd Malibu, CA 90265 Full Service
Agency. Represents all ages for Film, Television and Commercials. 310-985-9342
MARIS AGENCY: 17620 Sherman Way Suite 213, Van Nuys, CA 91406, Stephen
Mariscal represents Musical Groups ONLY. Prefers that talent call first before sending a demo.
818 708-2493
MAVRICK ARTISTS AGENCY: 6100 Wilshire Blvd., Ste, 550, Los Angeles, CA
90048. www.mavrickartists.com Brad Diffley (Owner/Head of Theatrical), Sarah Farkas
(Print, Commercials), Jay Schachter (Film and Television). Peter Novick (Commercials).
Stephanie Pabalinas (Print). Erick Negri (Bus/Affairs). Debbie Harrison (Field Coordinator,
Sports and Specialty Division). Represents Adults, Young Adults, Children and Infants of all
ethnic backgrounds for Motion Pictures/TV and Commercials. Brad has many years of
experience as an agent and works very hard for his clients. We have received good comments
from Brad’s clients as well as from casting directors. A new name, but not a new agent. Brad
brings his years of contacts with him in his new venture. Brad is one of the good guys in this
business. A great place to be if you are what he is looking for. (ATA) 323 931-5555
MAXINE'S TALENT AGENCY: 4741 Laurel Canyon Boulevard Suite 210, Studio
City, CA 91607. www.maxinestalentagency.com Maxine and Casey Logan represent talent for
Motion Pictures/TV, Commercials and Music. Includes Directors, Producers and Writers.
Represents Adults ONLY of different levels of talent. She is open to submissions by mail. No
phone calls or emails. SPECIAL AGENCY NEEDS: Musical Talent. Maxine is one of the
nicest, most caring agents in the business. We know she is a hard worker. Good casting
comments. (SAG/AFTRA) 818 986-2946
MCHUGO ARTISTS AGENCY: 3760 Cahuenga Blvd Ste 208 Studio City, CA 91604.
Represents Adults for Film, Television and Commercials. 323-455-4811
MEDIA ARTISTS GROUP: (both MAG Talent and Leavitt Talent Group are solely
owned by Media Artists Group) 8255 Sunset Blvd. 1st Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90046. Raphael
Berko (President/Agent), Jeffrey Leavitt (VP) Drew Elliot (Director of Talent NYC), Ruby
Martin, Stacey Robinson, Robin Nassif, Jeffrey Leavitt, Sheila Legette, Michael Goldberg,
Cydney McCurdy, Steven Erdek, Jeff Fisher, Nicole St. John. Barbara Alexander (Literary @
323 658-1434, Motion Pictures/TV). We represent actors/writers for Motion Pictures/TV,
Commercials, Equity, Literary and Packaging. Represent Adults, Young Adults, Teens and
Children. Represent new to established talent, both union and non-union. SPECIAL AGENCY
NEEDS: This agency is currently going through a major expansion on all departments. We are
currently looking for children on all types as well as over 18 to look younger. Additionally we
are very open to all well trained actors and are always open to go to the theatre to find new
talent. www.mediaartistsgroup.com info@mediaartistsgroup.com. (SAG) FAX 866 805 8621
323 658-5050
MEYER TALENT AGENCY: 18369 Eddy Street Suite A, Northridge, CA 91325. This
agency represents Actors of all ages for Commercials ONLY. (SAG) 661 296-6951
METROPOLITAN TALENT AGENCY: 7020Lapresa Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90068
www.mta.com. Chris Barrett (President, Talent/Literary), Tom Markley (Talent) and Sara
Schedeen (Talent)represent talent for Motion Pictures/TV, Literary and Packaging. This agency
represents top-of-the-line talent, recognizable names and faces, and stars in all categories. A
highly-qualified and prestigious agency in the industry. (ATA/AFTRA/EQUITY) 323 857-4500
MIRAMAR TALENT AGENCY: 7400 Beverly Boulevard Suite 220, Los Angeles, CA
90036. Virgillo Guillen represents talent for Motion Pictures/TV and Commercials. Represents
Adults and Children of all types. Represents new as well as some established talent. Open to
submissions from new talent; both union and non-union. All ethnic groups are strongly
encouraged to submit. No drop-offs, walk-ins or phone calls, please! A very friendly agent and
staff who puts a lot of energy into looking after their clients. (SAG) 323 934-0700
MOMENTUM TALENT AND LITERARY AGENCY: 9401Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 212, Beverly Hills, CA 90048 . www.momentumtal.com. Gary Purdy (Owner)
represents talent for Motion Pictures/TV, Commercials and Print. Additional agents here are
Mike Baidridge, Pam Aker, Alicia Bravatti. This agency has had Golden Globe Winners and
Tony Nominees. Represents stars and guest stars. Will consider highly-trained and talented
actors with credits, but prefer an industry referral. SPECIAL AGENCY NEEDS: Latin actors
of all ages, Latin & Caucasian actors who are 18 TPY, and attractive men and women ages 19-29
of all ethnicities. Top agents and a great place to be if you are what they are looking for. Good
casting comments. (ATA/AFTRA) 310 858-6655
THE MORGAN AGENCY: 1200 N Doheny, Los Angeles, CA 90069
www.themorganagency.com info@TheMorganAgencycom Keith Lewis (President) represents
talent for Motion Pictures, Commercials, Print and High Fashion Print. Rich Smith handles
Non-Union Commercial and Print. They represents very talented actors and prefer an industry
referral. Submissions may be made by mail, sent c/o New Talent Division. Send a clear,
flattering picture; snapshots are OK, too. Attach your resume to the back of photo. Make sure
your contact info and which division you are seeking representation from is listed as well. If
they are interested in representing you, you will be contacted by that department. Well-
established agents. Excellent comments from the casting community. A good place to be if you
are what they are looking for. (AFTRA) FAX 310 388-0761 310 860-0530
MORRIS AGENCY, WILLIAM: (ATA/AFTRA/EQUITY) Merged with Endeavor
to form WME. 151 El Camino Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90212. Represents stars and celebrities.
This major agency is known worldwide and is one of the top agencies in the world with some of
the best agents in the world. Does not accept submissions. You must be referred or invited. by
industry referral. A huge agency with excellent agents and talent. This agency is known as one
of the top three. The William Morris Agency is the largest and oldest of all agencies. FAX 310
859-4462 310 274-7451
MOSS & ASSOCIATES, DAVID: (SAG/AFTRA/EQUITY) 733 N Seward Street,
Penthouse, Hollywood, CA 90038. David Moss represents mostly recognizable names and faces
for Motion Pictures/TV and Equity. He examines all submissions and, if interested, will call you
in for an interview. Don’t phone or drop by. Mail submissions only, please. David is a very
nice man, as well as a hard worker for his clients. He's well-known and established in the
industry for many years. Always good casting comments. FAX 323 465-1241 323 465-1234
MZA/THE MICHAEL ZANUCK AGENCY: 28035 Dorothy Drive #120, Agoura
Hills, CA 91301. Michael accepts submissions and represents Actors for Motion Pictures/TV,
Commercials, and Print. Formerly with the agency Zanuck, Passion and Pace. FAX 818 7079751 818 707-9747
NATHE & ASSOCIATES, SUSAN: (ATA/AFTRA) Melrose Avenue #200, Los
Angeles, CA 90046. Susan Nathe (Theatrical) and Colby Byerly represent talent for
Commercials and Motion Pictures/TV. Represent Adults and Children. Submissions by mail
only– no phone calls. SPECIAL AGENCY NEEDS: identical twins. Top-of-the-line agency
with top of the line, established to well known Commercial and Theatrical talent. Wellestablished and well-known in the industry. 323 653-7573 8281 Snathe@pacbell.net
NORWOOD TALENT AGENCY CORPORATION: 6355 Topanga Canyon Blvd Ste
520 Woodland Hills, CA 91367. Full Service Agency. Represents all ages for Film, Television
and Commercials. 818-716-1115
NTA TALENT AGENCY: 1445 N Stanley Avenue, 2nd Floor, Suite 201, Los Angeles,
CA 90046. www.ntatalent.com Nick Terzian (Owner/Commercials) represents Adults and
Models for Commercials, Modeling and Print. They also have a Youth Division which represents
ages from infants and up. Other agents are Lesley Pedraza (Commercials), James Delio (Print),
Adam Reeves (Non-Union Commercials, Hosting). Submissions by mail only; no drop-offs or
phone calls. Nick was formerly with L.A. Talent and is well-known in the casting community.
An excellent place to be if you are what they are looking for(SAG/AFTRA) FAX 323 969-0115
323 969-0114.
NU TALENT AGENCY: 117 N Robertson Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90048.
www.nousmodels Anna Rossi represents Adults and Models 18 and up for Commercials and
Motion Pictures/TV. Actors may make submissions by mail only; no phone calls. Additional
inquiries: modelinfo@nousmodels.com. (SAG/AFTRA) FAX 310 385-6910 310 385-6907
O'NEILL TALENT GROUP, LLC: Shelia Ellis is the agent here. 4150 Riverside Drive
Suite 212, Burbank, CA 91505. Represents Adults ONLY for Motion Pictures/TV and
Commercials. Not currently accepting submissions. 818 566-7717
ORIGIN TALENT AGENCY: (SAG/AFTRA) 4705 Laurel Canyon Boulevard #306,
Studio City, CA 91607. Marc Chancer and Annie Schwartz represent working actors from
Children to Adults for Commercials and Motion Pictures/TV 818 487-1800
OSBRINK TALENT AGENCY: (ATA/AFTRA) 4343 Lankershim Boulevard Suite
100, Universal City, CA 91602. www.osbrinkagency.com Cindy Osbrink (Partner, Youth
Theatrical), Dawn Osbrink (VP, Youth Model/Print/Commercials), (Assistant – Youth
Theatrical), Angela Strange (Kids On-Camera), Crista Augustynovich (Adult Commercials),
Aysha Brown (Assistant – Adult Commercials), Scott Wie (Partner, Director of Commercials),
Emily Urbani (Kids), Maureen Rose (Voice-Overs), Yasmine Pearl (Assistant – Voice-Overs).
Represent talent for Theatrical, Commercials, Modeling, Print and Voice-Over. Submissions can
be made by mail or online; but you must register first. Adults 18 and over ONLY for online
submissions. Send a snapshot/headshot with the following attached: current resume (if
available), cover letter describing your personality, hobbies, special skills, sports, etc., the type
of representation you are seeking, height, weight, size, shoe size, hair & eye color, and date of
birth. Referrals should be listed on the front of the envelope plus on your cover letter. If they’re
interested in your submission, they will contact you within two weeks of receipt. If you are not
contacted at that time, feel free to re-submit after six months. Mail submissions c/o The Osbrink
Agency – Attention Submissions. Email any questions or comments about submissions to:
reception@osbrinkagency.com or to contact@osbrinkagency.com. If you are an Actor or
Youth/Teen Print Model and interested in submitting to these departments: Youth/Teen
Theatrical, Youth/Teen/Adult Commercial or Youth/Teen/Adult Voice-Over, send via mail to
above address. This company has grown into a busy, mid-size agency and takes pride in their
signature style of being warm and nurturing with their clients. Some of Osbrink’s successful
clients include: Jack Lloyd (Star Wars, Jingle All The Way, Unhook the Stars, Smuckers), Raven
Symone (Dr. Dolittle II, The Cosby Show, Absolutely Psychic) Thomas Ian Nicholas (American
Pie, American Pie II). A lot of specialized energy here. A great place for kids. Good casting
comments. OTA is quickly becoming one of the largest and most productive Youth and Young
Adult agencies in LA. FAX 818 760-0991 818 760-2488
THE JERRY PACE AGENCY: 4717 Van Nuys Boulevard #102, Sherman Oaks, CA
91403. www.jerrypaceagency.com Jerry Pace (Owner) is in charge of Theatrical and Motion
Pictures/TV. Commercial agents are Laurie Morgan, Saul Brotha, Michael Jamahl, Pamela
Woodson. This is a full service agency representing talent for Motion Pictures/TV, Commercials,
Industrials, Interactive, Music Videos, Print, Soap Operas, Theatre and Promos. Seeking Actors
of all types and all ages, including ethnic/foreign language types, Teens, Seniors, Singers,
Spokespersons, High Fashion Models 5' 7" and above, and Children. Accepts photos/resumes by
mail and email at: agentpace@aol.com. Jerry is one of the hardest working agents in the
business and has over 20 years experience as an agent in the industry. (SAG/AFTRA) 818 7834890
PAKULA/KING & ASSOCIATES: 9229 Sunset Boulevard Suite 315, Los Angeles,
CA 90069. Joel King, Gabe Watkins and Ben Gorman represent talent for Motion Pictures/TV.
They represent Adults and a handful of Children. Not actively seeking clients at this time. Any
submissions need an industry referral. No walk-ins. (ATA/AFTRA) 310 281-4868
PANTHEON: 1900 Avenue of The Stars Suite 2840, Los Angeles, CA 90067. Stephen
Riet (Owner/Theatrical), Cole Harris and Mike Wilson (Theatrical), Pierre Gatling and Pat
Dawson (Commercials). This is a full service agency representing talent for Motion Pictures/TV
and Commercials. Established agents and a great place to be if you are what they are looking for.
(ATA/AFTRA) FAX 310 201-5958 310 201-0120
PARADIGM; A TALENT & LITERARY AGENCY: 360 N Crescent Drive, North
Building, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. www.paradigmagency.com. Sam Gores (President), Debbee
Klein (Partner), Lucy Stille (Partner), Alisa Adler, Frank Balkin, James Hess, Michael Lazo,
Judith Moss, Andy Patman, Valarie Phillips, Mark Ross (Literary), Joel Rudnick, Andrew Ruf
(Talent), Jonathan Silverman, Arthur Toretzky and Bernie Weintraub represent talent for Motion
Pictures/TV and Literary. Wendi Green (Department Head) and Jennifer Millar represent the
Commercial Department. This prestigious agency is the merger of three agencies and one of the
finest agencies in the business. Although this agency handles recognizable names and faces in
the business, they are open to submissions. A major agency with top-of-the-line agents and topof-the-line talent. A great place to be. Excellent casting comments regarding the talent, as well as
the agents. (ATA/AFTRA/EQUITY) FAX 310 288-2000 310 288-8000
PARK NOACK AGENCY: 10866 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA
90024. Adam Park is the owner and agent. Represents all types and all ages. (SAG) 310 2283180
PARTOS COMPANY, THE: 227 Broadway Suite 204, Santa Monica, CA 90401
www.partos.com. Walter Partos(Owner) represents Below-The-Line ONLY for Motion
Pictures/TV. No Actors. (SAG) 310 458-7800
PEAK MODELS & TALENT: 25852 McBean Parkway Suite 190, Valencia, CA
91355. www.peakmodels.com. Natasha Duswalt (Commercial, Theatrical, Print), Taylor
Borland represents Adult Models ONLY. Accepts submissions through mail only. Absolutely
NO PHONE CALLS. Will accept union and non-union submissions; prefer talent to have
training and tape on themselves. Models submitting must have a ZED card and/or fit sheet.
They love actors with a good attitude who want a partnership with their agent. Email photos and
vital statistics to: info@peakmodels.com. (SAG) 661 294-1100
PIERCE AGENCY, JOHN: 800 S Robertson Boulevard #5, Los Angeles, CA 90035.
John Pierce represents beautiful, males (5'8" and up) and females (5'7" and up) for Commercials
and Modeling. Union and non-union. Seeking submissions for Commercial talent. (SAG) 323
378-5929
PINNACLE COMMERCIAL TALENT: 5055 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 865, Los
Angeles, CA 90036. Mike Eisenstadt (Owner), John Frazier (Owner), Joan Messinger and Kim
Muir represent Adults to Seniors of all types and ethnic backgrounds for Commercials,
Infomercials and Industrials. Please make submissions by mail only. Pinnacle is a division of
AEF (Amsel, Eisenstadt & Frazier); Joan and Kim were both formerly with Herb Tannen and
Associates. They will consider non-union; however, they must be exceptionally well-trained and
very talented. SPECIAL AGENCY NEEDS: African-American females in their 20s; bilingual
Hispanic males and females over 40; any ethnicity over 50. Two very talented and hard-working
agents, also well-known and respected in the casting community. A great place to be if you are
what they are looking for. (ATA/AFTRA) FAX 323 939-0630 323 939-5440
PLAYERS TALENT AGENCY: 16130 Ventura Boulevard Suite 235, Encino, CA
91436. Joe Kolkowitz represents talent for Motion Pictures/TV, Commercials and Theatrical.
Represent Adults of all types. Specialize in Athletes. We also handle established telenovela
actors, both male and female. Open to submissions by mail from all types who fit Pro-Sports’
image. Submit via mail; no drop-offs. SPECIAL AGENCY NEEDS: Gymnasts, Athletes and
Ex-Professionals of all sports. Joe works hard for his clients and is well liked by those we talked
with, including his clients and casting directors. (SAG) 818-990-9577
POLYGON GROUP INC THE: 4119 W Burbank Blvd Ste 33 Burbank, CA 91505.
Full Service Agency. Represents all ages for Film, Television and Commercials. 818-567-6190
PREMIER TALENT GROUP, LLC: 4370 Tujunga Avenue Suite 110, Studio City,
CA 91604. www.thepremiertalentgroup.com James J. Jones, Peter Giagni, Erika Goodman,
Jillian Gomez and Lydia Finlayson. Represents Adults ONLY for Motion Pictures/TV and
Commercials. 818 752-5911
PRIVILEGE TALENT AGENCY: 17514 Ventura Boulevard Suite 105, Encino, CA
91316. Carol Oleesky (Agency Head-Theatrical & Print) and Melanie Raymundo (Print)
represent Children, Teens, Young Adults, Adults, and Seniors for Commercials, Motion
Pictures/TV, Modeling and Print. Please submit via mail ONLY to: P.O. Box 260860, Encino,
CA 91426 Always a hard working agency for their clients. Casting reports good submissions
from this agency. (SAG/AFTRA) 818 386-2377
PRODUCTIONS PLUS INC: 19300 S Hamilton Ave Ste 110 Gardena, CA 90248. Full
Service Agency. Represents all ages for Film, Television and Commercials. 310-324-5544
PROGRESSIVE ARTISTS AGENCY: 1041 N Formosa Avenue, # 194, West
Hollywood, CA 90046. Bernie Carneol and Belle Zwerdling represent talent for Motion
Pictures/TV and Equity. Includes Directors and Writers. Represent Adults ONLY – mostly topof-the-line, advanced talent with recognizable names and faces. This agency is very selective
regarding new talent, however, they are not closed to submissions. A very prestigious agency
with top-of-the-line agents. (ATA/AFTRA/EQUITY) 323 850-2992
PTI TALENT AGENCY: 14724 Ventura Boulevard, Penthouse Suite, Van Nuys, CA
91403. ptitalent@gmail.com Danie Wulff (Commercials and Motion Pictures/TV) represent all
types and ethnic groups of Adults, Young Adults, and Children 2 and up for Commercials. No
drop-offs or phone calls – accepts photos/resumes by mail. We wish her much success with her
agency. (SAG) 818 386-1310
Q MODEL MANAGEMENT/Q TALENT: 8618 West 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA
90048. la@qmanagementinc.com www.qmanagementinc.com Shelly Kolsrud (Females), Chris
Saabedra (Models) and Cynthia Cheng (Print) represent Female Models from 5'9" and up and
Male Models from 6' and up for Editorial, High Fashion, Motion Pictures/TV and Print. Will
consider new clients on a very selective basis. (SAG) 310 205-2888
QUALITA DELL’ARTE: 6303 Owensmouth Avenue, 10th Floor, Woodland Hills, CA
91367. Dan Bellacicco is the agent here. Represents Actors of all ages, as well as Writers &
Directors. Mail in your submissions ONLY. (SAG/AFTRA) 818 936-3566
RAINBOW HIGH ENTERTAINMENT, INC: 3500 West Olive Avenue, 3rd floor,
Burbank, California 91505. Eric Stephens represents Adults for Motion Pictures/TV and
Theater. Union ONLY. Industry Referral needed for submission. (SAG) 818 761-2502
RAGE MODELS: 23501 Park Sorrento, Calabasas, CA 91302. orageo@pacbell.net
www. ragemodels.com Lee Patrick (Owner) handles Actors for Commercials and Theater.
(ATA/AFTRA) 818 255-0526
REBEL ENTERTAINMENT PARTNERS: 5700 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 456, Los
Angeles, CA 90036 inquiry@reptalent.com www.reptalent.com Richard Lawrence
(President/TV Packaging), Debra Goldfarb (VP TV), Philip Irven and Seth Lawrence (TV) along
with Matt Jackson, Jeffery Wank Stewart Cavanagh and Puroj Pun represent Actors,
Celebrities, Directors, Game/Talk Show Hosts and TV Packaging Producers for Reality
Television. Talented union and non-union actors may submit. Submissions from Directors and
Producers with query letters will be considered; Hosts should send a tape with “Hosting on
Tape” written on the envelope. A top-of-the-line agency with top-of-the-line agents. Wellknown and respected in the casting community. (ATA/AFTRA) 323 935-1700
RED TALENT & LITERARY AGENCY: (SAG) 9595 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 900,
Beverly Hills, CA 90212. contact@gmail.com www.red-talent.com Natalie Chase (Owner)
represents Actors, Models, Photographers, and Writers for Motion Pictures/TV, Print and Video
Games. Email submissions for Actors are NOT accepted; mail in ONLY. Photographers should
email a link to your website. Writers should mail a hard copy of your resume and script
treatment(s) to the Literary Department. Experienced Models can email your photos and resume,
as well as mailing hard copies to the office @ ATTN: Print Department. 310 300-8447
REGWAN TALENT AGENCY: 1875 Century Park East Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA
90067. Ron Regwan is the agent here; he represents Adults for Motion Pictures/TV and
Commercials. (SAG) 310 284-6858
ROGERS ORION TALENT AGENCY: 13731 Ventura Boulevard Suite D, Sherman
Oakes, CA 91423. www.rogersorionagency.com Orion Barnes (Owner/Agent) represents
Adults for Motion Pictures/TV and Commercials. Submissions by mail or email to:
roasubmissions@yahoo.com. No phone calls or drop-offs. 818 789-7064
ROMANO MODELING & TALENT AGENCY: CINDY P.O. Box 1951, Palm
Springs, CA 92263. Cindy Romano (Owner) represents talent for Motion Pictures/TV,
Commercials, Print, Fashion, Modeling, Stunt People and Voice-Overs. Represents Adults,
Young Adults, Teens and Children. No Phone Inquiries. (SAG) 760 323-3333
RPM TALENT: 2600 W. Olive, 6th Floor, Burbank, California 91505.
www.rpmtalent.net RPM Talent is a SAG-franchised agency and has been in the business for 6
years. It was founded by Tiffany Atwood, who still owns and runs the agency with an amazing
group of dynamic agents. Agents here are Tiffany Atwood (Kids Commercials), Diane Strand
(Kids Theatrical), Petrina Herman (Print), J.D. Sobol (Adult Theatrical/Commercial) and L.
Smith (Adult Theatrical/Commercial). SPECIAL AGENCY NEEDS: Commercial/Print clients
ONLY – particularly interested in Hispanic actors of all ages and types, including character
types, but they must be fluent in Spanish. We are also looking for Commercial clients, ages 5 to
70, of all races, especially ethnic actors, comedic/improv actors, and character actors. Accepts
submissions by mail ONLY. No phone calls to the office, please. Hold open calls for Print
ONLY– ages 5-25 – on Thursdays between 2-4pm. Well-organized and a well-run agency. A
good place to be if you are what they are looking for. (SAG/AFTRA) 818 333-5150
SARNOFF CO., INC: 10 Universal City Plaza, 20th floor, Universal City, CA 91608.
James and David Sarnoff are the owners here. They represent Adults, Broadcasters and Models
for Motion Pictures/TV, Soaps and Theater. Also represent Directors, Producers and Writers.
Specializes in Writers for Daytime Television, however, will accept submissions from a select
list of actors interested in Soaps. A highly specialized agency that is well-connected in the
industry. (SAG/AFTRA) 818 753-2377
SAVAGE AGENCY, THE: 6212 Banner Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90038.
www.thesavageagency.net Judy Savage (President and Owner). Mark Smith, Jason Barias,
Stella Alex (Motion Pictures/TV) and Jennifer Mahland (Commercials) represent Children,
Young Adults, Teens and Adults for Motion Pictures/TV, Commercials and Equity.
Submissions by mail, no phone calls. Judy has been very successful in the Youth Department
and is well-known for her high caliber of talent in this field. Excellent casting connections and
an excellent agency if you're what they are looking for. (ATA/AFTRA/EQUITY) 323 461-8316
SCAGNETTI TALENT AGENCY, JACK 5118 Vineland Avenue Suite106, North
Hollywood, CA 91601. Jack Scagnetti and Craig Scagnetti represents Young Adults from 18 and
up, Athletes, Characters, Comics and Look-a-Likes for Motion Pictures/TV, Commercials,
Equity, Literary, Modeling and Print. Writers represented as well. N o drop-offs of walk-ins.
Do not seal envelopes or send tapes. Submit by mail ONLY. Jack is an excellent writer himself
and understands the talent's viewpoint. Good casting comments from casting directors and from
their clients. (SAG/AFTRA/EQUITY) 818 761-0580
SCHECHTER COMPANY, THE IRV: 9460 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 300, Beverly
Hills, CA 90212 Irv Schechter represents Directors ONLY referral necessary.
(SAG/AFTRA/EQUITY) 310 278-8070
SCHIOWITZ, CONNOR, ANKRUM, WOLF, INC 1680 N Vine Street Suite 1016,
Los Angeles, CA 90028..Erin Connor and David Ankrum are the agents here. Represent talent
for Motion Pictures/TV and Equity. Represent Adults ONLY – mostly established actors.
Writers send query letter only, no phone calls or drop-offs. Excellent agency with excellent
agents well-known and respected throughout the industry. A very prestigious agency. Excellent
reputation in the casting community. Josh Schiowitz is in the NYC office. (SAG/EQUITY) 323
463-8355
SCHULTZ & ASSOC, KATHLEEN: 6442 Coldwater Canyon Boulevard Suite 117,
Valley Glen, CA 91606. Kathleen Schultz (Motion Pictures/TV and Equity) and Jennifer Layton
(Commercials). Represent Adults and Children. Kathleen is open to new talent, but they must
be established, unless very young. Submissions by mail; no phone calls. An excellent agency
with an excellent reputation. Top-of-the-line agents who are well-known and liked in the casting
community. (SAG/EQUITY) 818 760-3100
SCREEN ARTISTS AGENCY: 5229 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood, CA
91601..Cyndee Burditt and Erica Hunton represent talent for Motion Pictures/TV and
Commercials. Represent Adults, Young Adults and now looking for children ages 5-18.
Established actors and some talented newcomers. Open to submissions from new talent, both
union and non-union. Submissions by mail, no phone calls or drop-offs. (SAG) FAX 818 4878883 818 487-8880
S.D.B. PARTNERS, INC: 1801 Avenue of the Stars Suite 902, Los Angeles, CA 90067
info@sdbpartners.com. Susan Schwartz, Ro Diamond, Louis Bershad and Steven Jang represent
talent for Motion Pictures/TV. Represent advanced actors to stars. Industry referrals ONLY. A
prestigious agency with top-of-the-line agents, all with excellent backgrounds in the industry.
Well-known and established in casting community.
SHALIN TALENT AGENCY: 3003 W Olive Ave Burbank, CA 91505. Full Service
Agency. Represents all ages for Film, Television and Commercials. 818-566-9695
SHAPIRA & ASSOCIATES, INC. DAVID: 193 N Robertson Boulevard, Beverly
Hills, CA 90211 David Shapaira, Matt Shapira, Mark Scroggs, Susan Simons and Susan
Fincham represent talent for Motion Pictures/TV, Literary, Directors, Producers and Writers.
New union talent may submit. All top-notch agents who are well connected in the industry. We
knew Budd when he had his own agency and represented stars like Tom Bosley. Budd, as well
as all the agents here, know their business and are well-known and liked in the casting
community. (AFTRA/EQUITY) 310 967-0480
SMS TALENT, INC: 8730 Sunset Boulevard Suite 440, Los Angeles, CA 90069
Donna Massetti, Charles Silver, Marilyn Szatmary, Ian Roumin and Gregg Mehlman represent
talent for Motion Pictures/TV, Equity and Literary. Represent Adults ONLY – established
actors and stars. New talent accepted with industry referral only. Not accepting submissions. A
highly respected agency with top-of-the-line talent and agents. Good casting comments.
(ATA/AFTRA/EQUITY) 310 289-0909
TALENT DIRECT LOS ANGELES: 5001 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 112, Los
Angeles, CA 90036..Dawn Goodsen (Owner) represents Adults, Young Adults and Seniors of
all ethnic backgrounds for Motion Pictures/TV and Commercials. Dawn used to be with The
House of Representatives. Dawn is always looking for great actors and will accept submissions
by mail as well as email at: talentdirectla@yahoo.com. (SAG pending) 323 517-2225
TALENT MANAGEMENT NETWORK AGENCY: (State Licensed Only) 714 9720311. David Lipton (Owner) left Artist Management Agency to form his new agency. Talent
Management Network Agency. Represents Actors and Spokespersons for Commercials and
Voice-Overs (e-Learning, Spanish and other languages). All submissions should be made by
email to: info@tmnagency.com. (SAG pending) 323 517-2225
TALENTO LA: 527 West 7th St Ste 601 Los Angeles, CA 90014. Represents Adults for
Film, Television and Commercials. 213-327-2015
SOHL AGENCY, THE: 935 Sanborn Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90029..
www.thesohlagency.com Represents Adults and Seniors for Commercials, Motion Pictures/TV,
as well as Musicians. Referrals ONLY by casting director, manager, agent, producer, director, or
client that personally knows Sohl. SPECIAL AGENCY NEEDS: Hispanic and Asian males
with strong range – comedy, improv and drama. Strong preference for SAG/good credits, but
open-minded if you have great training and experience. Mail submissions for this current need;
no drop-offs. No referral needed for Special Agency Need applicants. (SAG) 323 644-0500
SOLID TALENT, INC: 2919 W Burbank Boulevard, Burbank, CA 91505..Mike
Soliday (Owner/Agent) represents Actors over 18 of all ethnic groups for Voice-Overs ONLY.
Please do not make phone inquiries; submissions by mail only. (SAG/AFTRA) (SAG/AFTRA)
818 845-0808
SPECIAL ARTISTS AGENCY: 9465 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 820, Beverly Hills, CA
90212. www.specialartists.com Elizabeth Dalling (Celebrities) and Alix Gucovsky
(Celebrities). New talent may submit by mail only; no phone calls, please. A very prestigious
agency with top-of-the-line talent and agents. Excellent reputation in the industry. Excellent
casting comments. (ATA/AFTRA) 310 859-9688
STANDER & ASSOC., SCOTT: 4533 Van Nuys Boulevard Suite 401, Sherman Oaks,
CA 91403. www.scottstander.com Scott Stander and Jacki Stander (Motion Pictures/ TV)
represent Adults, Teens and Children 8 and up for Motion Pictures/TV, Commercials and Print.
Represents mostly stars, however, they are open to talented newcomers. Submissions by mail
only, please. scott@scottstander.com. Scott is highly selective regarding new clients.
(SAG/AFTA/EQUITY) 818 905-7000
STARCRAFT TALENT AGENCY: 27525 Newhall Ranch Road, Second Floor,
Valencia, CA 91355. www.starcrafttalent.com Paula McAfee represents Adults, Children 4 and
up and Comedians of all types and ethnicites for Commercials, Motion Pictures/TV and Print.
Over 12 must be union ONLY. She also represents Stunt people. Submissions accepted by mail;
no drop-offs and no phone calls, please. (SAG/AFTRA) 818 403-1105
STARWIL TALENT AGENCY: 433 N Camden Drive 4th Floor, Beverly Hills, CA
90210. starwil@sbcglobal.net Starwil Reed, Anthony Jackson, Gregory Porter, Gwen Reed
(Children) and Vesta Robertson represent Adults and a few Children for Motion Pictures/TV
and Commercials. Open to submissions from new talent, both union and non-union. No phone
calls, please. (SAG) 818 761-3213
STEVENS GROUP, THE: 14011 Ventura Boulevard Suite 201, Sherman Oaks, CA
91423. Steven R. Stevens and Steven R. Stevens, Jr. represent talent for Motion Pictures/TV.
Represent established names, and will consider talented newcomers. Longtime agent Steven
Stevens with his son Steven Jr. work with all types and ethnic backgrounds. Open to
submissions from all types. Steve has always been known as a hard-working and well liked
agent. We welcome this dynamic family duo. (SAG/AFTRA) 818 528-3674
STONE MANNERS SALNERS TALENT & LITERARY AGENCY: 9911 W Pico
Boulevard Suite 1400, Los Angeles, CA 90035. sminfo@stonemnners.com Scott Manners and
Tim Stone (NY office) are the owners. Glen Salners, Bobby Moses and Nicole Cataldo and
Adrian Pellereau represent talent for Motion Pictures/TV, Equity and Literary. Includes
Directors, Producers and Writers. Thomas Prochnow represents Hosting and Voice-Overs.
Agency represent Adults, established talent and stars and occasionally new talent. They are very
selective, however, new talent may submit with industry referral. Union ONLY. No phone
calls, please. Excellent agents well-known in the industry and well-liked. Excellent casting
comments regarding the agents, agency and the talent they represent. (ATA/AFTRA/EQUITY)
FAX 323 389-1577 323 655-1313
STORM TALENT INC: 12100 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 1125, Los Angeles, CA
90025. This agency represents talent for Commercials, Motion Pictures/TV and Print. Agents
not listed by request. When making submissions by mail, put “Seeking Representation” on the
envelope. (SAG) 310 428-7453
STRAIN AND ASSOCIATES, PETER: 5455 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 1812, Los
Angeles, CA 90036. Peter Strain (Owner), Susie Tobin and Todd Maginn represent Adults and
Young Adults 18 and over for Motion Pictures/TV. Submissions are accepted by mail; no phone
calls, please. Peter has been an agent for over 20 years and is a very friendly person. Good
comments from casting directors. (ATA/AFTRA/EQUITY) FAX 323 525-9881 323 525-3391
STUBBS & ASSOC., MITCHELL K: 8695 W Washington Boulevard Suite 204,
Culver City, CA 90232. mks@mksagency.com Mitchell K. Stubbs and Judy Page represent
Adults and some Children for Motion Pictures/TV. Maria Walker (Commercials). Mostly union,
but will consider talented non-union. Mitchell was a senior agent at J. Michael Bloom before he
established this agency. Mitchell and the agents here are all experienced professionals and
highly respected in the entertainment industry. A great place to be if you are what they are
looking for. (ATA/AFTRA/EQUITY) 310 838-1200
SUTTON, BARTH & VENNARI, INC: 145 S Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
90036. www.sbvtalentagency.com Rita Vennari (Commercials), Robin Lamel Adler
(Commercials and Narration), Mary Ellen Lord (Promos, Live Announcers, Narration and
Trailers), Pam Sparks (On-Camera), Cynthia McLean (Animation), Becky Dodd (Commercials,
Interactive, Latino), Jessica Bulavsky (Promos, Live Announcers, Narration, Trailers).
Submissions by mail welcomed; no phone calls, please. (ATA/AFTRA) 323 938-6000
TALENT HOUSE LA, THE: 3000 Olympic Boulevard Suite 2226, Santa Monica, CA
90404. This agency represents talent for Motion Pictures/TV and Commercials. Represents
Adults, Young Adults, Seniors and Teens. Hard copies are accepted, but prefer actors submit by
email to: thetalenthousela@gmail.com. Address all submissions “New Talent.” Agents not
listed by request. (SAG/AFTRA) 310 315-4797
TALENT WORKS: 3500 W Olive Avenue Suite 1400, Burbank, CA 91505.
www.talentworks.us Harry Gold, Brandy Gold (Children & Young Adults Motion Pictures/TV
and Commercials), Suzanne Wohl, Marion Camble, August Kammer (Adult Theatrical) and Joel
Dean (Adults) represent talent for Motion Pictures/TV and Commercials. Mail submissions
ONLY and no phone calls, please. Top-of-the-line talent and one of the fastest-growing agencies
in the industry. All agents are respected and well-known for the quality of the talent they
represent. Well connected in the casting community. (ATA/AFTRA/EQUITY) FAX 818 9556411 818 972-4300
TGMD TALENT AGENCY, INC: 6767 Forest Lawn Drive Suite 101, Los Angeles,
CA 90068. www.tgmdtalent.com Vanessa Gilbert, Sally Kadison, Jennifer York, Kevin Motley
and Ilko Drozdoski represent Adults, new to established, and stars for Animation, Commercials,
On-Camera and Voice-Overs. This is one of the top Voice-Over agencies in the city. All the
agents are top-of-the-line and the quality of their talent is known throughout the industry.
Excellent casting comments. (SAG/AFTRA) 323 850-6767
THORNTON & ASSOCIATES, ARLENE: 12711 Ventura Boulevard Suite 490,
Studio City, CA 91604. www.arlenethornton.com Arlene Thornton (President/Celebrities),
John Lohr (Booth Director), Larry Riess and Janet Tischa represent Adults of all types and
ethnicities, new to established, for Commercials, Motion Pictures/TV and Voice-Overs. Open to
submissions from all types and ethnicities. Union ONLY. All agents have excellent
backgrounds in the industry. A prestigious agency with top talent. Well-connected in the casting
community. (SAG/AFTRA) 818 760-6688
TILMAR TALENT AGENCY: 6404 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 735, Los Angeles, CA
90048. Elton Bolden (Owner) represents all types and ethnicities for Commercials, Motion
Pictures/TV and Print. Union ONLY. Accepts photos and resumes by mail. No phone calls or
drop-offs, please. (SAG) 310 623-9231
TRIO TALENT AGENCY: 1502 North Gardner Street, Los Angeles, CA 90046
www.triotalentagency.com Rodney Chester (Owner) and Chirssy Dorey represent Dancers and
Choreographers; Aston Wilson and George Alexander (Commercials). FAX 323 851-6882 323
851-6886
UNITED TALENT AGENCY, INC: (a.k.a. UTA) 9560 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 500,
Beverly Hills, CA 90212. New clients by “REFERRAL ONLY.” No unsolicited submissions
please. This agency’s list reads like the “Who’s Who of Hollywood .” This is one of the top
agencies in the industry. (ATA/AFTRA) FAX 310 247-1111 310 273-6700
VALMAUR TALENT AGENCY: 6671 Sunset Boulevard, Building 1585, Suite 108,
Los Angeles, CA. Represents Adults and children 4-18 for Motion Pictures/TV and
Commercials. (SAG) 323 382-0711 818 308-5711
VENTURE IAB: (formerly The McCabe Group) 3211 Cahuenga Boulevard West
Suite 104, Los Angeles, CA 90068. www.ventureiab.com Brian McCabe and Sandy
Oroumieh represent Adults for Motion Pictures/TV, Commercials and Equity.
(ATA/AFTRA/EQUITY) 213-381-1900
Venture IAV: has merged it’s commercial division with BRASS ARTISTS & ASSOC.
Industry referral ONLY. This is a very prestigious agency with excellent agents. Excellent
casting comments. (ATA/AFTRA/EQUITY) 213-381-1900
VISION ART MANAGEMENT: 9465 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 870, Beverly Hills, CA
90212. Scott Schwartz represents Writers ONLY by industry referral – no Actors. No
submissions or phone calls. Scott has a long established background in the industry. Always
good comments from the casting directors. (ATA) 310-888-3288
VISION MODELS: 5870 West Jefferson Blvd., Studio L, Los Angeles, CA 90016
www.visionmodelmanagement.com Francine Champagne and Pam Lyles represent Models
ages 16-21. Height for women 5'9" or above. Open to submissions from union and non-union
talent. Please do not make phone inquiries. They accept email submissions for models and
photographers at: info@visionlosangeles.com. (ATA) Fax 310 733-4441 310 733-4420
VOX, INC: 6420 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1080, Los Angeles, CA 90048 Wes Stevens, Tom
Lawless, Jason Mereill, Stephanie Brown and Jeff Jones represent Adults for Voice-Overs
ONLY. wstevens@voxusa.net www.voxusa.net (ATA/AFTRA) FAX 323 852-1472 323
655-8699
WALLIS AGENCY: 210 N Pass Avenue Suite 205, Burbank, CA 91505
info@wallisagency.com www.wallisagency.com Kristene Wallis and Blake Clark represent
Adults for Voice-Overs, Theatrical, Motion Pictures/TV, Commercials and Print. New to
established actors; some stars. Open to submissions from Voice-Over talent that speak foreign
languages fluently and on-camera talent of all types. New submissions via email only. When
submitting, include no more than three photos, your resume and links to your demos and/or
websites. No IMDB links. Specify the type of representation you are seeking. No phone calls;
if interested, they will call you. Kristene has a strong background in the industry and is well-
known by casting directors. A hard-working agent who pushes for her clients. Excellent casting
comments. (AFTRA) 818 953-4848
WARD AGENCY: 1617 N El Centro Avenue Suite 15, Los Angeles, CA 90028
thewardagency@sbcglobal.net Represents Adults for Motion Pictures/TV and Commercials.
323 466-7566
WARDLOW & ASSOC: 14000 Palawan Way #36, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292. David
Wardlow and Jeff Ordway represent Directors, Producers and Writers only. No submissions
from Actors. 310 452-1292
WAUGH TALENT AGENCY, ANN: 4741 Laurel Canyon Boulevard Suite 210, North
Hollywood, CA 91607. John Hugh (Owner, Motion Pictures/TV and Commercials), Larry
Benedict (Sub-Agent/Literary), Connie Hamilton (Sub-Agent/Talent) Represents Adults and
Young Adults for Motion Pictures/TV, Commercials, Literary and Theatrical. This is a hardworking group of agents well-known and liked in the industry. Excellent casting comments.
(SAG/AFTRA/EQUITY) 818 980-0141
WEBB AGENCY: 11620 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 900, Los Angeles, CA 90025. Sherri
Spillane and Nancy Miller represent Adults for Motion Pictures/Television and Commercials.
323 874-1700
WILSON & ASSOCIATES: 5410 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 510, Los Angeles, CA
90036. Shirley Wilson represents Infants, Children, Teens, Young Adults, 18 TPY for Motion
Pictures/TV, Commercials and Literary. Submissions by mail only. A top-of-the-line agency
with an excellent background in the industry. Shirley is a hard-working and well-liked agent.
Excellent casting comments. (SAG/AFTRA/EQUITY) 323 857-6977
WME/WILLIAM MORRIS ENDEAVOR ENTERTAINMENT, LLC: 9601
Wilshire Boulevard 3rd Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Known as one of the most famous
agencies in the world, William Morris has merged with Endeavor and formed this new agency,
WME. This new agency will be the largest in the industry. Represents top talent, almost all
stars and co-stars. If you are a new actor, this is not the place to start. Does not accept
submissions. You must be referred or invited. This kind of agency you will find you when the
time is right. Both agencies have excellent backgrounds and are known worldwide in the
entertainment industry. A very prestigious agency with prestigious clients. 310 285-9000
WORLD CLASS SPORTS: 840 Apollo Street Suite 314, El Segundo, CA 90245
www.worldclass-sports.com Don Franken and Andrew Woolf represent talent for TV,
Commercials and Print. Athletes ONLY. Seeking new Sports Talent. A very specialized
agency well-known for their top quality of athletic talent. (ATA) 310 535-9120
WYCKOFF & ASSOCIATES, CRAIG: 11350 Ventura Boulevard Suite 100, Studio
City, CA 91604. Craig Wyckoff (President) Represents Adults 18 and older for Film, Television
and Literary. Represents Writers, Directors and Producers. All submissions are to be made by
mail. (ATA) 818 752-2300
XPOSE ENTERTAINMENT, INC: 1055 E Colorado Boulevard 5th Floor, Pasadena,
CA 91106. www.xposeinc.com Norman Hopson and Veronica James are the agents here.
Represent Adults and Young Adults for Motion Pictures/TV, Commercials, Models and Print.
All ethnicities. Does not represent Children, but will consider Teens with strong theatrical
credits. Union and non-union may submit by mail ONLY. A good place to be if you are what
they are looking for. (SAG) 626 240-4674
YOUTH TALENT CONNECTION: 17332 Irvine Boulevard Suite 230, Tustin, CA
92780. www.youthtalentconnection.com Owned and run by Heather Baldwin, this is a full
service agency for Children of all ages. Represents Infants to Young Adults for Motion
Pictures/TV, Commercials, Theater, Print and Industrials. youthtalentinfo@yahoo.com
(SAG/AFTRA) FAX 714 505-3602 714 505-3658
ZURI MODEL and TALENT AGENCY: 5223 Lankershim Boulevard, North
Hollywood, CA 91601. Represents Teens and Young Adults. SPECIAL AGENCY NEEDS:
18 to play younger. (SAG) 310 606-2744
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