The Event December 2011 Industry Attendee Bios
Adam Roebuck Studios– Julie Burna
Julie Burna is Assistant Director of Adam Roebuck Studios, Productions, & Casting with clients on Broadway, MTV, and in the film/TV industry.
From New York City, the company has directed the Off-Off Broadway premier of Softwear.com the Musical, as well as Tape, Tracers, Closer,
Spoon River Anthology I & II, Simpatico, and The Laramie Project. Off-Broadway productions include Theatre Row Studios' JFK: He’s No JFK,
27 Heaven, Spring’s Awakening, Spoon River Anthology III, The Wizard of Oz, Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs,
Pinocchio, Sleeping Beauty, A Christmas Wizard of Oz, 7 Santas, The 8: Reindeer Monologues, Echoes, A Delightful Quarantine, and Yearbook:
The High School Musical. Theatrical investment properties include the first ever revival of Godspell (Broadway), Legally Blonde: The Musical
(Broadway), The Wedding Singer: The Musical (Broadway), How the Grinch Stole Christmas: The Musical (Broadway), Chita Rivera: The
Dancer's Life (Broadway), NEWSical the Musical (Off-Broadway & National Tour), and 27 Heaven (Off-Broadway & National Tour).
Adorable Talent – Jessica Moultrie & Suzan Kamali
Adorable talent Management specializes in babies, kids and teens for TV, film, webisodes, print and commercial work. Started in 2009, owner
Jessica Moultrie had years of experience in different areas of the industry and has always had the aspiration of one day taking talented kids
who have a dream to be discovered and making it a reality for them. Adorable Talent kids can be seen in your everyday tv shows, your most
remembered commercials and the most exciting films. Recent credits include work for American Eagle, Gap, The Children’s Place, Party City,
Arm & Hammer, Osh Kosh, Babies R’ Us, Carters, and many more.
Agency Models & Talent – Kari Larson & Steve Voegeli
Kari Larson is the owner of Agency Models in Talent in Minneapolis, MN, which opened in 1996. Agency books actors and models for
television commercials, commercial and editorial print, home shopping, industrials, conventions, voice-overs, runway, music videos, and
feature films. Some clients with recognizable names are Target, Best Buy, 3M, Macy’s, Shop NBC, Disney, Aveda, New Line Cinema, Teen
Vogue, Buffalo Wild Wings, Subway, Great Clips, Chrysler, Jeep, Minnesota Timberwolves, Verizon, Artic Cat, Benelli USA, Prom Nite Catalog,
Casio, Clarins, Select Comfort, Once Upon a Child, Peter Coppola, Plato’s Closet, Super Valu, Starkey Labs, Mindware, HALO Innovations,
Gopher Sport, Mayo Clinic, and many more. Kari has booked talent for music videos for Prince, Aerosmith, Third Eye Blind and the Foo
Fighters and done casting for several films including Drop Dead Gorgeous, Sugar and Spice and North Country. Steve Voegeli is the new talent
director for Agency Models and Talent. He is in charge of screening and developing models and actors for Agency and has been a fashion
photographer for over 20 years.
All American Rascals - Jacque Pedersen
Jacque has been in the entertainment industry for over 30 years. Over the years she has owned and operated her own agencies in Louisville,
Memphis, and California. In 2002 she joined Icon Talent in Los Angeles and then partnered with another Icon agent to form Maier
Management. Soon Maier became synonymous with success. Jacque’s clients were seen on major TV shows like CSI, General Hospital, Las
Vegas, All My Children, Deal or No Deal, House, Drake and Josh, Nip/Tuck, Prison Break, My Name is Earl, How I Met Your Mother,
Knightrider, Numbers, Kath and Kim, Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide, and many more. Her clients have also appeared in major films
like Red Eye, Elizabethtown, Princess Diaries, Harold and Kumar, Reno 911 as well as numerous national commercials and print campaigns.
This year Jacque joined All American Rascals talent agency representing all ages.
Amsel, Eisenstadt & Frazier, Inc. - Milton Perea
Milton Perea is a ten year veteran as an agent in Hollywood and is one of Amsel, Eisenstadt & Frazier, INC (AEF), leading Youth and Young
Adults Agents. His clients are series regulars on such shows as ABC’s Pushing Daisies, Lost, Desperate Housewives, NBC’s My Name is Ear as
well as Surviving Suburbia which is Bob Saget’s new series airing on ABC. Many of his clients have Guest Starred and have recurring roles on
shows like Disney’s Hannah Montana, Suite Life on Deck, Wizards of Waverly Place, Sonny with a Chance, ICarly, Nickelodeon’s True Jackson
VP, as well as, Fox’s Bones, CW’s 90210, ABC Family’s Lincoln Heights, and many, many more. In addition to television, Milton’s clients appear
alongside many of today’s top-notch actors. His clients can be seen in such features as How to Eat Fried Worms, The Curious Case of Benjamin
Button (starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett), Twilight (starring Taylor Lautner, Robert Pattison, and Kristen Stewart), Kit Kiterage: An
American Girl, Space Buddies, My Sister’s Keeper (staring Cameron Diaz and Alec Baldwin), I Can Do Bad All By Myself (starring Tyler Perry)
and Lake House (starring Adam Sandler, Salma Hayek, Rob Schneider, and Chris Rock). His success can no doubt be attributed to his extensive
industry knowledge, charismatic personality, and unique personal approach to dealing with his young talent and casting directors.
Archetype Management & Productions – Ray Miller
Ray Miller started his entertainment career at United Talent Agency (UTA) as an agent trainee. Initially working for an agent in the Motion
Picture Literary department, Ray was approached about starting the UTA story department which he did, growing it from a small operation to
a full time department staffing three people. With his stint at UTA coming to an end, Ray then joined Behaviour Wordwide as a production
executive where he was involved in finished film acquisitions, physical production and development. He packaged the film "Love & Sex" with
Famke Janssen and Jon Favreau for which he received an associate producer credit. Taking a break from entertainment, Ray returned to
Hollywood and after brief stints at The Gersh Agency and Evolution Management, he founded Archetype in the fall of 2004. Soon thereafter,
Ray executive produced the film "After Sex" with Mila Kunis, Taryn Manning and Mark Blucas among others. He is currently attached to the
indie sports film "Silent Knights" and the Warner Bros. feature "Hiding in Time" along with representing his stable of up and coming writers
and directors. Ray is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Radio-Television-Film.
Bankstone Entertainment – Rashidi Hendrix
Rashidi Hendrix serves as Principal of Bankstone Entertainment, which is a full service talent management, film & TV production
company. While representing mainly singers, songwriters/ producers, actors, screenwriters, directors and Showrunners, Bankstone has had
success with its clients in producing some of the most innovative television shows, as well as commercials and industrials. His actor clients
have been seen in films such as Love Don't Cost A Thing, Coach Carter and John Tucker Must Die and most recently Boardwalk Empire& !
Some of his directors' works include: Sprite, Jaguar, Coca Cola, City of New York , CHIP, Phenterprin , Florida Public Utilities, Mississippi Valley
Gas, Palm Coast Resorts and many more!! Our television clients work on shows like Criminal Minds, Family Guy, NCIS, The Event, The
Wannabees, Cash Cab, The ESPYs, Judge Karen's Court and many more. As a producer, Hendrix has produced over 15 TV commericals and
music videos to his credit. Hendrix was also able to leverage and negotiate the deal with the My 9 Network (formerly UPN) for the World
Music Awards, in which he also served as Producer. Also, Hendrix served as Producer & Music Supervisor for the hit MTV series Celebrity
Rap Superstar, in which he was resposnible for the overall production & musical direction for the show. Currently, Hendrix is packaging 5
television & 6 film projects for variou studios, production companies & networks. As a veteran music executive, Hendrix was a Vice President,
Head of Creative of Reach Global Music Publishing, an international music publishing company located in New York City . During his tenure at
Reach Global Music Publishing, Hendrix was responsible for signing and developing new songwriting/ producer talent, as well as exploiting
the roster's catalog of writers in the areas of film, television and media, which includes: motion pictures, television shows, TV
Commercials/Ads, internet, ringtones and video games. Under his tenure as Head of Creative, Reach Global garnered a worldwide # 1 record,
Rhianna's " S.O.S", on 10 radio formats, including #1 on Billboard 100 Singles; as well Hendrix personally signing hit producer Jason Perry,
who co wrote hit singles Mary J. Bilge's "Be Without You"; Jamie Foxx's " DJ Play A Love Song" and Pussycat Dolls' new single "Buttons". In
addition, Hendrix oversaw the signings of hit artist/songwriter Nate Dogg, Universal artist Remy Ma, hit producer James Poyser (Mariah
Carey, Jill Scott, Anthony Hamilton), producer/artist Lord Finesse (Notorious B.I.G., Dr. Dre) and TVT artist/songwriter Teadra Moses
(Christina Milan). Before leaving, Hendrix oversaw the Reach Global signings of hip hop icon Fat Joe, who's hit single "Make It Rain" was a top
5 Billboard hit record; as well as the acquisition for the catalog of legendary rapper/ actor Ice - T and hit singer/ songwriter Lisa Loeb!
Hendrix's signings have won a Grammy Award, an Emmy, 3 SESAC Awards and 2 BMI Awards to date. Also while at Reach Global, his signings
has achieved over 300 placements in major television, film and video game exploitations; for example, in Verizon Wireless TV / radio spots,
"One Life to Live", Access Hollywood, Tyra Banks Show, motion picture Poseidon, Dancing with The Stars, Teen Choice Awards, Veronica Mars,
VH1 Fashion Rocks 2006, Ellen DeGeneres Show, MTV Cribs, CW Network's The Game, Universal pictures release American Gangster, as well
as recently Hangover 2 and many more!
Barnyard Management– Dalevertis Hurd
Barnyard Management / Barnyard Entertainment was founded in 1990 by Dalevertis Hurd. Dalevertis has been involved in the Entertainment
Business since 1980 providing services as an artist, writer , consultant , manager , and artist development team. Mr. Hurd has worked with,
made deals for or provided services to some of the industry’s top artist over the course of his career. Managing Grammy Award Winning
producer Gregory Curtis and other top line producers Lambert “Stereo” Waldrip, Steven “Dez Durham, Jay and Sweet, Andrew Lane and
Romeo whose work is heard or seen through artist’s like Jennifer Lopez, Patti Labelle, Luther Vandross, Miley Cyrus, Anna Margaret, Irene
Cara, Adina Howard, Skee-Lo, Yolanda Adams, Christina Aguilera, Youngstown, Corbin Bleu, Jaheim, Next, Keyshia Cole, Adam Hicks, Ne-yo,
Bones Thugs and Harmony and Nelly. In 1998 Mr. Hurd was hired as a consultant for the Walt Disney Companies Hollywood
Records/Soundtrack Department and Walt Disney Records which enabled him to bring top name artist to projects like Step Up, Step Up 2,
Coyote Ugly, Save The Last Dance, Haunted Mansion, Bad Company, Inspector Gadget, Mission Impossible, Mission Impossible 2, 10 Things I
Hate About You and Parent Trap to name a few. The Disney Channel Film and Television Department also found use of Mr. Hurd talents of
recognizing young developing artist , he provided music , music producers, song writers , artist , and songs for some of The Disney Channel
top shows and Disney Channel Original Movies such as Lemonade Mouth, High School Musical, Starstruck, Shake It Up, Famous Jett Jackson,
and Zeke and Luther , and Radio Disney NBT. In late 2001 Mr. Hurd notice a swift change in the Entertainment Industry and began to focus
more on what most companies seem to be missing Artist Development. Developing and delivering specific talent to major companies such as
McDonalds EMI Music, Universal Music , Def Jam , Warner Music , Disney, Interscope Records and introducing Independent Record Labels to
major Marketing companies was the new supply and demand. 2006 – Present Mr. Hurd developed and secured record deal for Hollywood
Records Artist Anna Margaret, is orking with Adam Hicks on a debut album, and has developed and introduced strategy for SHEALEIGH VOITL
finalist in Season 4 Radio Disney NBT.
Barrington Group – Tyron Barrington
Tyron Barrington has helped develop some of the world's most prolific and prominent actors and models today. Starting first as a scout for
models and then an agent, he later went on to become Director and President for some of the worlds leading model agencies including
BETHANN Management, IRENE MARIE Models, NEW YORK Models and KARIN Models NY. During his career as an agent, Barrington
developed models that appeared in VOGUE magazines worldwide and all the major fashion houses including GUCCI, DONNA KARAN, CALVIN
KLEIN, VERSACE, YSL, etc. Barrington’s former client roster as an agent reads like a "who’s who" of the fashion and Entertainment world
today. Star's from MATTHEW FOX of ABC'S hit TV show LOST; TYSON BECKFORD (MAKE ME A SUPERMODEL Bravo TV); ADEWALE
AKINNUOYE-AGBAJE (LOST - ABC & OZ HBO); Gary DOURDAN (CSI - CBS); EMMA HEMMING (VICTORIA SECRET'S Model); KIMORA LEE
SIMMONS ("BABY PHAT / PHAT FARM"); Roshumba (VH1 VJ & TV Host); CAMILLA RUTHERFORD (star of Gosford Park, Rome and The
Darjeeling Limited); RIE RASMUSSEN ('Gucci' girl and star of Femme Fatale and Angel); Poppy Lloyd (Vogue model), and ESPN/MTV featured
boxer ROBERTO BENITEZ, just to name a few! In February 2003 Tyron left the model industry to form The BARRINGTON GROUP; a
Management style Production Company that helps provide clients with Branding and Marketing along with Casting, Production & Contract
Negotiations. These services are provided to clients ranging from leading Fortune 500 companies such as Avon ('MARK' line), L'Oreal,
TARGET, Clear Essence, Adure, to Enyce, ELLE International, Ocean Drive, Vibe magazine, etc.
Ben Parkinson Casting – Ben Parksinson
Ben Parkinson casting offers a professional and personalized client driven Film & Television casting consultancy with internationally
recognized Casting Facilities in Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne Australia. Ben has been casting for over 15 years with major experience in
various facets of the industry. Ben has vast experience having worked in new York, LA and Australia wide on Major Motion Pictures, Indie
Films, Local and International Television Commercials, and Music Videos. Ben’s unique eye for casting and his compassion for each project
have made him one of Australia’s highly accomplished casting directors. Some of Ben’s credits include films like The Chronicles of Narnia:
Voyage of the Dawn Treader, Daybreakers, Triangle, Crooked Business, and The Ruins. Television shows like The Starter Wife and Toy Box and
commercial spots for companies like Aeroguard, Pinoclean, Queensland Tourism, Virgin Mobile, Allens Lollies, Susuki, Special K, and many
more.
Bercy Talent Management – Jason Bercy
Jason Bercy is the owner and founder of Bercy Talent Management where he manages actors (kids, teens, young adults) for Television, Film,
Theatre, Commercials, and Voice-Over/Animation. Prior to managing, Jason spent 10 years as an Agent at two of the top agencies in New
York City. He booked his clients on numerous shows including: (TV) The Electric Company, Sesame Street, 30 Rock, Law and Order: SVU, The
Late Show with David Letterman, The Good Wife, Gossip Girl; (film) Grown Ups, Sex and the City 2, Fair Game; The Frog and the Princess;
(Broadway) Mary Poppins, Billy Elliot, The Lion King, Wicked, American Idiot, Anything Goes; (commercials) Verizon, AT&T, Kraft, GE, Clariton.
BPM Artists Talent Agency – Ted Maier
Ted Maier is the head talent agent at BPM Artists Talent Agency where they represent actors and models of all ages for Film, TV and
Commercials. Ted has been in the entertainment business since 1993 and an agent since 1998. He has handled clients in all areas of print,
commercials, film and television. He’s helped get the careers started for many new actors including Josh Duhamel of Transformers, Christian
Serratos of the Twilight movies and Dianna Agron of the hit show, Glee. Ted is known for discovering new talent and developing them into
the working fabric of Hollywood. He currently represents 14 year old, Shauna Case, starring in the new hit Cartoon Network show, “Class
Clowns.” He’s had clients on all major TV networks including ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, the CW, Disney and Nickelodeon.
Calli Company – Lisa Calli
Lisa Calli has worked as a manager since 1997 with Calli Company. She works with clients, agencies, and casting directors on both coasts. She
has had many people on Broadway, television, film, commercials, and print. Some credits include print ads for Target, Baby Gap, DKNY, Kashi;
commercials for Exxon, JC Penny, Children’s Place, Verizon, AT&T; shows like Law & Order, and many more. Lisa is thrilled to say that she
found three clients at the most recent Event and sent them into agents on both coasts, CESD, Buchwald, Innovative, and Jack Lippman
Agency. One had two callbacks for Annie on Broadway and was offered an agency contract. She will also be auditioning for Lion King,
commercials and TV shows.
Campbell Wagner Runway - Kate Wagner
Kate has been in the modeling agency business for 23 years. After graduating from school in Texas, she immediately went to work for a
modeling agency in Dallas. She worked very hard for 22 years developing the runway division of the agency. About a year and ½ ago she was
given the opportunity to partner with another big agency in town as ½ owner of the runway division. It was a natural fit. Campbell-Wagner
Runway now has models working on runways all over the world as well as gracing the pages of many magazines.
Central Casting - Yancy Evans
Central Casting Corporation opened for business in 1925. For producers, the creation of Central Casting allowed them to continue operating
without government interference while providing a consistent stream of background talent for their films. For background actors, Central
Casting provided a road map to working as an extra in Hollywood. Since 1976, when Central was sold to private interests, the company has
grown and flourished like never before, becoming the leading supplier of background talent in the industry. And just like it was more than 80
years ago, Central Casting is still the first stop for many people looking to break into film and television.
CESD - Lakey Wolff
With a reputation as a top talent agency in Los Angeles, as well as an office in the Big Apple, CESD is responsible for producing some of
Hollywood’s greatest stars over the last 10 years. Their impressive level of talent needs no further introduction. CESD has 25 agents alone in
Los Angeles representing actors including Ernie Banks (MLB Hall of Famer), Buzz Aldrin (NASA astronaut) and Kim Catrall (Sex & the City).
Disney sensation Miley Cyrus launched her career as “Hannah Montana” at CESD, as well as Madison Pettis (Corey in the House), and Anna
Sophia Robb (Bridge to Teribithia). CESD is also the agency behind Hollywood starlet Hayden Panettiere, recording artist/actor Jesse
McCartney, Burt Reynolds, and Sex & the City’s Cynthia Nixon.
CFT Innovative Talent – Kelly Applegate
CFT Innovative Talent is proud to be a SAG franchised, full service agency, representing talent since 1994. CFT’s film and TV actors can be
seen in numerous episodes of Surface, House, One Tree Hill. Other TV credits include specials on The History Channel and the Food Network,
hosted by LeAnn Rimes. CFT’s commercial credits include national campaigns for Publix, Brighthouse, Kane’s Furniture, Briggs & Stratton,
Atlantis, MLB with Derek Jeter, just to highlight a few. CFT models can be seen in print campaigns with Abercrombie & Fitch, Von Dutch, Ron
Jon and have appeared in various magazines including Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Seventeen, Cosmo Girl, Girl’s Life Magazine, and Land’s End.
Daniel Hoff Agency – Ninna Sexsmith
GiaNinna Sexsmith began her career as an agent with the Gilla Roos LTD in New York City. After having worked her way up from an intern to
running the Kid/Teen division, she decided to venture out to LA. She is now currently running the Youth Division at the Daniel Hoff Agency
and is looking to represent kids/teens across the board. Her most recent accomplishments include casting a series regular in the Fox sitcom
Sons of Tuscon, landing her clients roles in films such as Jonah Hex and Nightmare on Elm Street as well as various commercials.
Discover Management – Chrissie Kirk
Yvette graduated from Washington State and received her B.A. in communication/broadcast production. While in college she directed
numerous television productions. Last year Yvette relocated to Los Angeles to pursue the entertainment business where she joined the
Discover team. Discover Management currently has series regulars on The Gates, One Life to Live, Young & the Restless, Brothers & Sisters,
Weeds, Old Christine and numerous reoccurring regulars. Some film projects are Simon, Paranormal Activity, Stepbrothers, Black Dynamite,
Walk the Line. Just Like Heaven, Santa Clause 3, Real Women Have Curves, and many more. The Discover team loves attending showcases as
they are always looking for new talent to develop.
DK Models & Talent – Robin Dunnigan
Denise Ronecker founded DK Model and Talent Agency in 1999. After working in the industry since 1985 scouting and booking talent for the
Home Shopping Network she decided to move and grow into a new direction by opening up her own talent agency. She oversees live
television, print, and runway divisions within the agency. Robin Dunnigan has been with DK since 2007 working as the Head Booking Agent
for Film and Commercial.
Donna McKenna Casting – Donna McKenna
Donna McKenna is a Casting Director and Producer for film, television, print, web and industrials. She is known for discovering unique new
talent. Her devotion to others in the entertainment industry is displayed by teaching instructional seminars and motivational speaking. She
encourages actors to follow their dreams and pursue their career, if needed she is there to guide them on their journey to success. To date
she has been responsible for casting and producing 29 films and 13 short films, she has also been the casting director on numerous music
videos, cable commercials, print jobs, Internet spots, industrials and webisodes.
Drew Right Music Inc. – Andrew Lane
Andrew Lane is a pop/hip-hop/R&B songwriter and record producer who was born and raised in San Diego, California. Andrew has worked
with artists such as the Backstreet Boys and Irene Cara. As a producer and songwriter, he has received gold and platinum accreditations for
his work with R&B artists Speech, Keith Sweat, and Alsou. He also worked on the platinum-accredited records High School Musical, Hannah
Montana, Disneymania 4, and Manny Fresh. In 1995 he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, and formed the company Drew Right Music, Inc. In the
fall of 1998 he received a producing/songwriting credit for three songs on Keith Sweat's “Didn’t See Me Coming” album. Between 1998 and
2001 he produced and wrote songs for Universal, Elektra. and EMI. "Solo" was performed by Russian pop star Alsou and released on
Universal Music Russia. It became Russia’s highest selling single of 2000. Andrew produced and co-wrote the song “Don’t Even Try” in 2003,
which was used in the Disney movie "Pixel Perfect", and became part of the soundtrack that charted for several weeks on the Billboard Top
200. In 2006, along with several other writers and producers, he worked on the High School Musical and Hannah Montana soundtracks. He
produced, mixed, and programmed B5’s version of “Get Your Head in Tha Game” which sold over 4.7 million copies. Andrew discovered and
produced the Clique Girls in 2007, who landed a record deal with Interscope Records. He also has 11 songs featured in the film, "Bring It On
(Fight to the Finish)". Other notable projects include: Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child, Static (Rapper/Producer), Cash
Money Records, Japan Warner Music Group, Capitol Records, Warner ADA and Lost Coast Sound. Andrew has also produced music for Cymia
Telleria signed to Cash Money Records; International J Pop Star Keana, who was signed to Warner Japan Music Group of which 3 songs have
recently hit #1 on the Japanese charts. He is also co managing and producing music for Summer, an upcoming international recording artist in
Hawaii under Warner ADA, and also Japan and Taiwan, and currently in negotiations with Avex, Sony, and Universal. Talia Jackson who was
recently chosen to be a Dray Kid pf the Dray Way, and the youngest child who performs on tour with Andrea Boticelli and David Foster.
Daniel Curtis Lee aka Dan D, star of Disney Channel’s Zeke and Luther, has been signed to Universal Music Group. Upcoming Rock Recording
Artist Nixx Spike is currently in negotiations with Atlantic Records and Capitol Records. Also in negotiations is his Girl Group BCG Girlz with
Capitol Records, Warner Music Group, and Sony Epic Records. Andrew Lane is the music director for the eWorld Music Awards show in
January 2011. Most recently, he has been creating TV Show Pilots called Hard Rock Life, Hit Makers and Queen of Clubs. He is also the Film
Producer and Music Producer of the upcoming films Stranded, Soulstice, Saving Sarah Cruz, and Country Jam. Andrew has been working
closely with Irene Dreayer, creator and executive producer of Disney’s Suite Life on Deck and Suite Life of Zack and Cody.
Emerge Talent – Tara McGugin
Tara McGugin is a model developer, booker, and scout for the modeling division of Emerge. With headquarters in Miami and Orlando,
Florida, Emerge provides top talent of all dimensions to esteemed clients across the globe. A convenient one-stop agency, Emerge strives to
surpass clients' expectations by maintaining an unparalleled standard of excellence. Aiming above and beyond, Emerge recognizes the three
essential elements of a successful talent paradigm-top-notch talent, their clients, and the support of a dynamic agency aspiring to bring talent
to its culmination. In our industry, clients seek a professional, reliable, and innovative agency that easily accommodates an assortment of
needs-from print modeling, to fashion, and runway, to promotional, to voiceover, to spokesmodel, to commercial, film, and television. Talent
is on the horizon, and Emerge is committed to discovering and continually developing a diversity of the highest quality, most select talent.
ENVY Model Management – Andrew Borquez
ENVY Model Management was founded in Y2K by Agent/Manager, Daniel Mahan. The Mother Ship crashed in Las Vegas then soon thereafter
spawned ENVY Los Angeles to unite the sister cities in the attempt to monopolize both markets. In its endeavors, ENVY Model Management
is internationally known for its Model + Talent database who have graced many magazine covers, designer campaigns, international
runway's, national commercials, and many Film/Television projects. ENVY specializes in editorial, print, runway, commercials, television, and
film and is SAG Franchised.
Evolution Talent Management – Lea Patrick
Lea Patrick has been involved in the entertainment for over 15 years. Beginning her career in Texas she produced and worked on major
market films and campaigns regionally. After moving to Los Angeles she successfully worked on the agency side of the industry at Osbrink and
Rage Talent. A successful transition to talent management allows her to highlight her skill of scouting and placing successful clients with top
agencies. Evolution Talent Management is a boutique bi-coastal management company. We keep a very small talented roster. Some of our
talent an be seen in Feature Films like “I Am Number Four”, “Curious Case of Benjamin Buttons” and a film in production entitled “Papa” .
Television shows like Dexter, Days of our Lives, Harry's Law, Hawthorne, CSI:NY, One Tree Hill, Bones, and General Hospital. National
Commercials for Disney, KFC, Chevrolet, Lexus, Coke, Toyota, Maybelline, Target, Wal-Mart, Best Buy, K-Mart, and Pizza Hut to name a few.
Print and Fit jobs for Macy’s, Ed Hardy, Lucky, Forever 21, Wrangler, Nike and National Magazines like Entertainment Weekly. Our actors are
also active in Theater and have appeared in plays like Merchant of Venice, Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Thoroughly
Modern Millie, Rent, Cabaret and Raisin in the Sun. A love and passion for discovering and developing new talent motivates Evolution to
continued success.
EYE Model Management – Amy Phillips
Eye Model Management provides the service of developing and scouting exceptional new models to the worlds top agencies. The co-owners
of Eye have an extensive background within all areas of the fashion industry. Collectively they are established fashion photographers,
celebrity hair and makeup artists, high fashion stylists, former models, a former fashion designer, and a former fashion retail editor for Mode
Magazine. These talents and combined experience aid in the development and career guidance of Eye models. Eye prides itself in staying
small, exclusive, and extremely selective. Although Eye does work extensively in each model's development, it is important to recognize, Eye
is not a school, listing service, or booking agency. Because Eye only offers contracts to models in whom they have full confidence, Eye offers
development services as a courtesy to Eye Models only. Eye has discovered such rising stars as Petey Wright, Amber Milam, Joseph Culp,
Ashley Hanks, Parker Bose, Akii Lanier, Monika McCarrick, Jenna Simmons and Rachel Ruff to name a few.
Factor Women Model Management, Inc.- Richie Keo
After 28 years of launching the careers of some of the world's top models such as Cindy Crawford, Liya Kebede, Kemp Muhl and more, Elite
Chicago and Atlanta is operating under the new name, Factor Women. Few agencies in the world hold the recognition, respect, and
reputation that the stellar team behind Factor Women has built. Richie Keo focuses his time on working with clients and agencies outside of
the Chicago market in order for Factor Women models to gain exposure in International markets. By creating direct relationships with major
industry professionals outside of the market such as Russell Marsh, Andrew Weir, Anita Bitton, Teen Vogue, and many more, he has been
able to expose Factor Women models to the top tier of fashion clients. Factor Women’s strategy is pure and simple, carefully-selected,
qualified models are coupled with the highest level of management and service.
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Framework Management – Jeff Levin
Jeff Levin is the founder of Framework Music Management, responsible for the careers of He Is We (Universal Republic), Skizzy Mars
(Giant/Atlantic), The New Limb (Sony Atv) and Cameron Mitchell (The Glee Project). Founded in 2009, FW has built a credible reputation as
an up and coming management company throughout the music industry. Currently, Jeff splits his time as an A&R for Atlantic Records,
working with several artists, such as: Plug In Stereo, Simple Plan, Snow Tha Product and Makeshift Prodigy, Previous to Framework and
Atlantic, Jeff was the A&R manager for Pure Tone Music; an A&R consulting firm based out of New Jersey.
Frontier Booking International – Bart Kahn
Frontier Booking International found its beginnings as an agency in the music industry over 20 years ago. For two decades, Ian Copeland and
his staff managed a vast roster of talent including such names as Sting, Snoop Dogg, Modern English, Jane's Addiction and R.E.M. John Shea,
director of the New York office of FBI, has helped maintain and strengthen its reputation as a top agency for young performers. FBI is known
for establishing the careers of some of today's top stars, beginning with its first client, Courtney Cox. The ever-growing talent division of FBI
specializes in performers of all ethnicities, ranging from children to young adults. Their clients have been recognized in various mediums of
entertainment (especially film, television and theatre). Current clients include: Alicia Minshew (All My Children), Shelley Hennig (Days Of Our
Lives). Maria Lark (Medium), Sarah Hyland (Lipstick Jungle), Justin Johnston (Broadway's RENT), Thad Mills (Trading Spaces), Barry Wood
(HGTV's Hidden Potential).
GEM Entertainment Group – Fran Tolstonog
A native of Philadelphia, Fran began her career after graduating from Temple University. She joined The Hiller Agency in the late 70’s,
learning from the ground up as the assistant to two agents. The Hiller Agency continued to grow and eventually became Bauman, Hiller and
Associates, and Fran got her first agent franchise shortly thereafter. Bauman, Hiller launched the careers of actors such as Jean Stapleton,
Ted Danson, John Ritter, Howard Hesseman, Mike Farrell, Daniel J. Travanti, Don Cheadle, and Vivica Fox. In 1990, Fran went to work for
Maggi Henderson at Henderson/Hogan, another formidable boutique, representing top level actors such as Michael Learned, Scott Bacula,
Yasmine Bleeth, Christine Taylor, and Kevin Connolly. Fran signed Salma Hayek and was her first American agent, booking her in her first-
ever English speaking film, “Mi Vida Loca.” After the death of Maggi Henderson, Fran also took on the administrative duties of that office as
Vice President, and remained there for over 10 years. Following a short hiatus, Fran resumed her career at GVA, a boutique agency in West
Hollywood that represented the likes of Eva Longoria, Sean Hayes, Jeff Fahey, Taylor Kinney, and Tony Todd. Now at GEM Entertainment
Group, she has brought her more than 25 years’ experience to the company, which believes in quality over quantity and is a full service
management company. Working with company president, Glenn Hughes, Fran is committed to excellence, as she has been her entire career.
Gilla Roos Miami – Maria Cueva
Maria Cueva began working for the most prominent talent agency in the heart of Miami in 2008. Gilla Roos Miami is a full-service talent
agency, franchised by SAG and AFTRA, representing English and Spanish speaking models and actors of all ages, types, sizes, and ethnicities
for lifestyle and fashion print ads, on-camera commercials, TV, film, educational and industrial films, music videos, radio spots, voice-overs,
maternity and parts modeling, fit modeling, and trade shows and other live events. Clients include domestic and international advertising
agencies, production companies, photographers, and other companies with a product or service to promote through the use of adult and/or
child models or actors. Through Gilla Roos Miami she has become well rounded with not only being a talent agent but also within the
production world. Within production her latest work on set has been with 24/7 Miami, Four Weddings for TLC, South Beach Tow for Tru TV
and The Real Housewives of Miami for Bravo, and much more. Within the agency she is involved in castings, booking talent, and meeting
clients. Maneuvering behind the scene she exerts with all her experience in this entertainment industry.
Global Management 101 – Inga Charlamova
Daryl Washington works as a personal manager and developing fashion models and actors. Washington is credited with discovering Jordan
Richardson who modeled for Loreal, H&M, Levi's, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Baby Phat, now with Elite Model’s. Washington also discovered
Nicolette Wall and Bri who are both with the one of the top agencies in the world IMG, Kate Driscoll with Supreme Management, Courtney
Brunson who is with Next and Phillip Smyre whom he discovered at the age of 17 in LA and who he still represents. Credits for Phillip Smyre
are Levi's, Perry Ellis,Express and Macy's. Also Brooks Blackler a rising actor who just signed with CESD just shot a movie called “The Fighter”
with Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale.
Grey Advertising – Stephen DeAngelis
Grey Advertising is a global advertising and marketing agency, whose slogan is providing "Famously Effective" solutions - with headquarters in
New York City, and 432 offices in 96 countries, operating in 154 cities — organized into four geographical units: North America; Europe,
Middle East & Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America. Grey Global Group operates branded independent business units in many
communications disciplines including: advertising, direct marketing, public relations, public affairs, brand development, customer relationship
management, sales promotion, interactive marketing. Grey’s international clients include: Procter &
Gamble, GlaxoSmithKline, Nokia, BAT, Diageo, Volkswagen, Novartis, Wyeth, Canon, Direct TV and 3M. The company has won: 10 Cannes
Lions and one Emmy Award.
Hines & Hunt Entertainment - Justine Hunt
In 1997, Terrance Hines and Justine Hunt formed Hines & Hunt Entertainment. Hines & Hunt is a full service management company that
manages talent, including Series Regulars Steve Watson (Host of HGTV’s Don’t Sweat It), Drake Hogestyn (Day’s of Our Lives), Hector Bucio
(Disney Channel’s Movie Surfers), Mark Montano (Host of TLC’s 10 Years Younger), and Chelsea Harris (Nickelodeon’s Just Jordan). Clients
that recur on network television are: Chad Moore (Unfabulous), Emily Montague (Boston Legal), Chancellor Miller (Everybody Hates Chris),
Andrea Edwards (That’s so Raven) and Shelby Zemanek (How I Met Your Mother). Hines and Hunt also has a number of actors starring in
Feature Films such as Shelby Zemanek (Yes Man and Angels & Demons), Emilee Wallace (Balls Out: The Gary Houseman Story with Sean
William Scott), Jascha Washington (Big Momma’s House I and II, Last Holiday, and Like Mike II), Steve Monroe (Superhero Movie, School for
Scoundrels, and Miss Congeniality) and Curtis Holbrook (Hairspray and Xanadu on Broadway).
HOP Models & Talent – Lyndon Winchester
HOP Models & Talent Agency based in Atlanta, Georgia was established in 1998 to provide models with editorial, commercial, advertising,
print, fashion, runway, and promotional work. Since then HOP has expanded to include affiliates in Seattle Washington, Los Angeles
California, Miami Florida, Washington D.C., North Carolina, and Chicago. HOP Models & Talent Agency Inc. operates in all markets and
represents the top models and talent Worldwide. HOP Models & Talent Agency is a full service agency representing models, actors, visual
artists, performing artists, makeup artists, stylists, and photographers.
J&R Creative – Jennifer Peralta-Ajemian
J&R creative serves as an umbrella that embraces, fosters, and develops creative storytelling on a global level, through ever-changing
platforms. It provides both casting and packaging services for film/television, theatrical, web series and animated projects. Recent casting
projects include the web series “Brutus Loves You” (WiseGuy Pictures) and "Galactice" (Phathom), a promo for the Original iPhone Film
Festival, the television pilot “Untitled Wine Show” (Vicart Entertainment), a voiceover for ParaGard (BurritoBoards), the short films “Realizing
Recovery” (directed by Cate Devaney) and “Deep Red Dandelions” (Vicart Entertainment), and the new musical Dancing with
Abandon (written by Karen Hartman & Phil Lebovits). Currently, J&R creative is casting a reading of the new musical Nightfall, and is in
development on a variety of film and television projects.
Judy Landis Productions & Talent Managment – Erica Aleman
Judy Landis Productions and Talent Management is the combination of two creative minds working together toward developing clients and
creating projects for them to star in. Steven Simon and Judy Landis have been working together for 17 years. Their professional relationship
began and grew while Simon was working for a major talent agency heading their Youth Division and Landis was President of her Talent
Management Company. They were the pioneers of Children’s Cable Television Programming placing nearly all talent on the newly formed
Disney Channel and Nickelodeon networks; Shows include; The Jersey, Cousin Skeeter, Proud Family, Lizzy Maguire, That’s So Raven, as well
as most of the networks original movies made for Television. After developing these kids into tween stars Landis and Simon realized they
wanted more involvement in the production side, developing projects for their clients rather than placing them on series in the traditional
casting way. A year later they contributed to the development of Paramount/UPN’s TV show “One on One” and Landis found herself in the
new role of Co-Producer of the Series while Simon took a silent role due to the fact he was still an Agent. Steven now wanted to take on
Producing roles as well, so Simon left his role as an agent behind and joined forces with Landis to form Landis-Simon Productions and Talent
Management, where they are actively creating vehicles for their clients to star in. Their clients can be currently seen starring in “Hotel for
Dogs” , “Dr. Doolittle 1-5”, Tyler Perry’s “Meet The Browns”, “The Secret Life of an American Teenager”, and Battle-Los Angeles (starring
Aaron Eckhart), and a new Untitled Comedy Show for Nickelodeon. Guest starring roles include hit shows “Grey’s Anatomy”, “Private
Practice”, “Desperate Housewives”, “Monk”, “House”, CSI – Miami, “NCIS”, “Hannah Montana”, “True Jackson”, iCarly” “Zeke and Luther”
among numerous national and regional commercials.
K. Starr Management – Keela Starr
K. Starr Management is an entertainment management company that specializes in the attention, development, placement and publicity of
exceptional talent. As a boutique management firm, K. Starr focus’s on the unique vision and specific goals of each individual career in the
entertainment industry. K. Starr Management believes in cultivating talent and prolonging the success of the established artist. K.Starr
Management's talent have been placed with some of the leading agencies in the Los Angeles and New York markets. K. Starr Management
represents actors that have been seen in series regular and guest starring roles for networks including, HBO, SHOWTIME, LIFETIME, ABC, FOX
and NBC.
King Kyle Holdings – Alexander Reid
Alexander Reid started his career in the entertainment industry casting major campaigns for Telstra, McDonald's, Palmolive and many real
estate and pharmaceutical clients. He then joined Toni Higginbotham in Sydney working across a similar high profile portfolio of
clients. Moving then into private management, he has spent the past 2 years as a Talent Manager for Sophie Monk, Natalie Imbruglia and
Kyle Sandilands (The Ryan Seacrest/Howard Stern of Australia). Kyle has been on Australian Idol, Australia’s Got Talent and The Australian X
Factor as a Judge. He also managed a girl group in Australia by the name of Scarlett Belle who had 3 hits in Australia working with Snoop Dogg
and other RnB names.
Kings of A&R – Dean Cramer
Dean Cramer is a music industry consultant that is the owner of the popular music industry site Kings of A&R which profiles artists/singers
and has opened the doors to signing worldwide publishing deals and recording deals. The site Kings of A&R has been profiled in major news
outlets including CNN, UK's Financial Times, BBC, and Billboard Magazine. Through the years Dean Cramer held positions in 2 major
management firms that handled the careers of multi-platinum artists and has consulted for Atlantic Records and Wind-Up Records as an A&R.
LA Models – Kimberly Perplies
Kimberly Perplies has been working for LA Models for 6 years and has experience in children’s commercial, theatrical, print and runway, adult
commercial, and currently books and scouts for high fashion print girls for the Women’s and New Faces board. Her favorite part of her job is
finding amazing talent and developing them. She also does workshops for up and coming photographers LA Models, sister agency to New
York Models, is the largest and one of the most reputable international modeling agencies on the west coast. They pride themselves on
representing talent of the highest caliber. She is excited to find some great new talent at The Event.
Lang Talent – De Lang
Lang Talent Group manages talent from newborns to senior citizens and works with some of the top Talent Agents in Los Angeles.
Commercial credits include Geico, Pine Sole, Pillsbury , Home Depot, Pacific Care, Mazda, Toyota, Pepsi, Hormel, Nintendo, Iam's, Burger
King, Bell South, Wachovia Bank, Nintendo, WIC, J.C. Penny’s, Kellogg’s, Yellow Pages, Sears, Mattel, Bayer Aspirin, Disney, Bounty, On Star,
Windex, Southwest & United Airlines, Direct TV, Pac Bell, AT&T, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Lincoln, Chevy, Taco Bell, Loves Diaper, Churches
Fried Chicken, Pampers, Carnation Good Start, McDonalds, Pampers, Carnation, Mitsubishi, Honda, Mennen, Maxwell House, Texaco,
Fidelity, Visa Gold, Mattel, Michelin Tires, IBM, Mercedes, Toyota, Downey, Honda, Gerber, Carnation, Pledge, OSCO Drug, MCI, Tylenol,
Bayer , Mercedes, & etc. Television credits include Young and the Restless, Bold and the Beautiful, Sunset Beach, Days of Our Lives, Passions,
& General Hospital, The Shield, The District, The Division, Boston Public, The Practice, Rave, Martial Arts Family, CSI, King of Queens, Friends,
Dragnet, Dharma & Greg, Malcolm in the Middle, Drew Carey, NYPD Blue, Unsolved Mysteries, ER, Providence, Strong Medicine, Mr. Show,
Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman, X-Files, Buffy the Vampire Slyer, Mad About You, Coach, DENIAL, BLADE, CRACKER, VISITOR, Once and Again,
Men Behaving Badly, News Radio, Profiler, SOLDIER, Cousin Skitter, Chicago Hope, ER, Robbery Homicide, For The People, The American
Family, Family Affair, Becky, Andy Dick Show, & Resurrection Blvd', Yes Dear. Film credits include Spider Man 2, Kingdom, The Italian Job, The
Hulk, Cat & The Hat, Mask of Zorro, A Man Apart, The Nutty Professor, Field Day, Marriage, Rug Rats Gone Wild, Hard Bitten, Crazy Love, A
Man Apart, & much, much more!
Lil’ Angels Unlimited – Jackie Reid
L'il Angels is a talent management service that specializes in media placements; Broadcast TV, Feature films, Commercials (Radio and TV),
Theatre, Voice-Over and various print media for infants to 18 years old. L'il Angels has been in operation since 1992 by Jackie Reid since it's
inception. She has extensive contacts with casting agencies, photographers, acting and talent schools; all of the ingredients to maximize a
child's opportunities in this dynamic and fun industry. L'il Angels serves both the New York and Los Angeles media markets. What sets L'il
Angels and Jackie apart is her unique talent in finding and matching her client's capabilities to the specific media opportunity. Casting agents
know when L'il Angels recommends a client for a project, that the individual or families are well suited and qualified for the project. In
addition to "knowing" what talent works well for the industry Jackie is all about personal service, tenacity and dedication for her clients.
Jackie is a frequent and popular speaker at various talent search and management meetings and conventions.
Lisa Fields Casting – John Barba
John Barba began his career in casting working on Broadway shows with Bernard Telsey, including Rent, Aida, Wicked, and Hairspray. He has
now been in casting for about 10 years working independently as well as with Lisa Fields Casting in Los Angeles. His feature credits include
Deep Blue Sea, Scary Movie, Ghost World, Art School Confidential, Punch-Drunk Love, Shattered Glass, Texas Chain Saw Massacre: The
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Beginning, There Will Be Blood, Friday the 13 , Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, and A Nightmare on Elm Street, Smokin' Aces: Blowback.
He also worked on the pilot of the ABC Family show, “Greek”, as well as the Disney / T180 Studios webisodes, “My Date” and “I <3 Vampires”.
Luber Roklin Entertainment - Mara Santino
Mara has cultivated the careers of many young actors, and loves to scout new talent. She has put many of her clients on such shows as
Hannah Montana, iCARLY, Wizards of Waverly Place, Suite Life of Zack & Cody, Aaron Stone, Drake & Josh, and many more Disney and
Nickelodeon shows. Most recently, Chord Overstreet booked the new series role of Sam Evans on “GLEE”, and Davis Cleveland booked a
series lead on the new Disney show “Shake it Up.” She has groomed many young actors (including Chace Crawford) for studio films. Most
notably as an agent, Mara was responsible for putting Brandon Routh in the title role of “Superman Returns” and not only discovered but
developed the careers of three leading actors from the franchise box office phenomenon Twilight. At the end of 2007, Mara made a career
move into management and joined Luber Roklin Entertainment, a prestigious company representing actors, writers, and directors, and has a
music division/distribution deal with Warner Music Group. The company has also ventured into production and has producing credits on
several films including “Evan Almighty” starring Steve Carell, and the box office hit “Bride Wars” starring Kate Hudson & Anne Hathaway.
Luber Roklin Entertainment put a then client, Taylor Lautner, in the movie TWILIGHT. Some of their clients include Brian Geraghty (lead in
Oscar Nominated/Golden Globe winning feature The Hurt Locker), Emmy winner Jaime Pressly (My Name is Earl), Ben Barnes (Narnia, Prince
Caspian), Paul Walker, Adam Goldberg, Cam Gigandet (Burlesque/Easy A/Twilight), Luke Evans (Clash of the Titans), Kevin Pollack (Middle
Men), Steven Moyer & James Frain (True Blood), Billy Zane, Mischa Barton (The O.C.), David Henrie (Wizards of Waverly Place), Dianna Agron
& Mark Salling (Glee), Frank Grillo (The Gates), Erik Palladino (ER), Sarah Roemer (Disturbia), Rhys Coiro (24/Entourage), Jenna Dewan (Step
Up), Briana Evigan (Step Up 2), Shane West (Nikita/ER), Adam Hicks (Zeke & Luther), Kelly Blatz (Aaron Stone), Max Brown (The Tudors),
Roselyn Sanchez (Without a Trace), Lisa De Razzo (HBO’s Eastbound & Down), Jamie Murray (Warehouse 13),and Denise Richards. LRE has
over 35 series regulars on television programs including two of the leads on Gossip Girl, Heroes, Vampire Diaries, Desperate Housewives,
Hung, Mad Men, Make It or Break It, Dexter, The Event, Blue Mountain State, Men of a Certain Age, My Generation, No Ordinary Family,
Lone Star, Traffic Light, Teen Wolf, Sons of Anarchy, Glory Daze, Hellcats, and many more.
MMA – Sarah Gordon
MMA/Model Management Agency is a full-service agency that has been booking models and talent in the Philadelphia area since 1989. MMA
hosts a Fashion Division, Commercial, Children's, Hair & Makeup, Runway, Promotional/Trade Show, and On-Camera. Due to the steady
number of successful placements, MMA has developed excellent relationships with agencies in NY and the other major markets throughout
the country. MMA's models have graced covers for magazines like German Elle, Glamour, German Cosmo, Amica, Anna, Marie Claire, Teen
Vogue, Main Line Today, South Jersey Magazine, Philly Style, Delaware Bride, Fusion, Improper Bostonian, Girl's Life, Healthy Aging, Boutique
Magazine, Philly Health and Fitness, and Natural Health Magazine. MMA models have been featured in ads for Eileen Fisher, Armani, Chanel,
Salvatore Ferragomo, Abercrombie & Fitch, Puma, Boscov's, Boyd's, Journey's, Delia's and Deb Shops, just to name a few. MMA talent have
booked lead roles in movies like Invincible, television shows such as It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and commercials for National Car Spots.
Their talent can be seen as the face of UPN on the U-Crew, Spokespeople on QVC, Weekly Talk Show hosts and regularly book the regional
spots cast in Philadelphia.
Marsha Doll Models & Promotions – Marsha Doll
Marsha Doll work with the top modeling, talent, marketing, and advertising agencies in the world. Their membership with the Florida Motion
Picture & Television Association and others, provides them with up to the minute information about national television commercial, movie,
music video, television, and reality show auditions. As for print, their models have been seen on billboards, catalogs, and in magazines for
such clients as Gap, Abercrombie and Fitch, Cosmopolitan, Cosmo Girl, GQ, JCPenney, Vogue, Kenneth Cole, Seventeen, Golf, Ralph Lauren,
FHQ, and many more.
Massei Management – Arthur Massei
Arthur Massei of Massei Management, NYC, represents actors and writers for film, television, electronic media, and on camera commercials.
Since 1994 clients have booked studio and independent films, prime time and day time television, and national network commercials.
Mavrick Artists Agency – Stephanie Pabalinas
Los Angeles based Mavrick Artists Agency, specializes in the representation of young artists for Commercials, Voice-Over, Television and
Feature Films. Mavrick clients can be seen in commercials for Huggies, Children’s Medical Center, Fisher Price, Volkswagen, AAA, Kellogg’s,
Baby Einstein, Sears, Little Tykes, Walgreens, Dell, VH-1’s Scott Baio Promo, Gogurt, Tracfone, AT&T, Goodnights, Jack’s Restaurants, Miller,
Budweiser, Citibank, Bally’s, Clean & Clear as well as numerous other. Mavrick’s clients can be seen in television shows which include Are You
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Smarter Than A 5 Grader, Grey’s Anatomy, Shark, Numbers, DreamWorks’ Madagascar 2, E.R., Brother’s And Sisters, Women’s Murder Club,
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Lincoln Heights, Medium, Criminal Minds, The Closer, Days Of Our Lives, Wizards of Waverly Place, The Mentalist, The 11 Hour, Dexter,
Heroes, Life as well as numerous others. Mavrick feature film credits include Madagascar 2 starring Chris Rock, Labor Pains starring Lindsey
Lohan and most recently Magic Man starring Billy Zane. They have represented talent from television shows including 2 ½ Men, That’s So
Raven, Zoey 101, Reba, According to Jim, Rodney as well as numerous other.
Mix It Up Marketing - Charlie Foster
Charlie started his career in radio at WNGZ/Elmira, NY as the Music Director and Afternoon jock. After 3 years of radio he made the switch to
records where he started at Arista Records as Regional Director Midwest Promotion based in Minneapolis. At Arista he was involved in
breaking the careers of Whitney Houston, Toni Braxton, Kenny G, Expose, Taylor Dayne, TLC, Outkast, Ace Of Base and many others. After 6
years with Arista Charlie went to New York as Sr. National Director/Pop Promotion at Universal Records where he rose to Sr. VP/Pop
Promotion and was instrumental in breaking artists such as Sister Hazel, Billie Meyers, Chumbawamba, Eiffel 65, Brian McKnight, 3 Doors
Down, Nelly, 98 Degrees and others. Charlie currently runs his own promotion and marketing company, Mix It Up Marketing, consulting both
major and Independent record companies. He is currently working songs from Sister Hazel, Michael Jackson, Enrique Iglesias, Taylor Swift,
Eminem, Fefe Dobson, Sara Bareilles, Sean Kingston and others.
Model Club Inc. – Tim Ayers
Model Club, Inc. is a licensed, SAG Franchised agency representing all ages of models and talent throughout New England. Model Club
represents a wide range of looks, personalities, talents, and skills. Model club models frequently appear in major print advertisements,
editorials and billboards for local and national companies like Abercrombie, Gap, Seventeen Magazine, CVS, Staples, TJ Maxx, and Hasbro.
Their actors can be seen in recent TV commercials for Hood Milk, Bud Light, and Comcast. They have also booked major roles in films recently
shot in Boston, such as the “The Company Men” starring Ben Affleck and “The Fighter” starring Mark Walhberg. The teens and adults in their
Fashion Division can be seen on the runways in Saks, Neiman Marcus and Macys, as well as in the pages of the Boston Globe, Boston
Magazine, and Improper Bostonian.
Needledown Productions – Aaron Accetta
Aaron Accetta, an accomplished Record Producer, Songwriter, Musician and Artist, was born and raised in New York, where he grew up
surrounded by a kaleidoscope of musical inspirations and influences. From small gigs at local bars to industry showcases at Mercury Lounge,
Aaron lived and breathed music and followed wherever his passion would take him. In 2000, Aaron's hook driven songwriting skills and
signature guitar playing style were instrumental in landing his longtime pop/rock band, JBender, a lucrative recording contract with Columbia
Records. After completing JBender's debut album, Look Back and Laugh, Aaron's strong passion for creating music shifted his focus away
from the stage and back into the studio, this time as a producer. Aaron's catchy, musical melodies and contemporary, seamless production
quickly made him a sought-after name and procured him numerous industry opportunities. In 2003, Aaron was offered an in-house Producer
and Songwriter position for Trans Continental Records. He relocated to Orlando, Florida and in no time had a slew of production, mixing, and
songwriting credits under his belt, as well as three outstanding reviews in Billboard Magazine and a RIAA Certified Gold Record to
commemorate sales of his flawless production of Aaron Carter's U.S. single, Saturday Night. In addition, Aaron has appeared on many
national television programs such as The Today Show, Vh1 and Live with Regis & Kelly, and has also produced and/or written for many well-
known artists, including James Garfunkel (son of Art Garfunkel), Brooke Hogan, Deborah Gibson, Jordan Knight (New Kids), Rich Cronin, LFO,
C-Note (JKH Entertainment), Keke Palmer (Atlantic Records), Captain Kid, Tina Parol (Universal), Freddy (Kidd Kraddick radio show), Pierre (UK
artist), Jeff Timmons (98 Degrees), Aaron Carter (Trans Con), and Nick Carter (Backstreet Boys). Aaron has also produced tracks and/or
written for Disney Theme Parks and Radio Disney artists. Aaron is currently back in New York working on projects for both major and indie
record labels, as well as developing new talent.
Nouveaux Talent - Robyn Acarino
Robyn has 34 years in all aspects of the entertainment business. She has been a parent of successful child actress’s, a producer, an actress
herself & a personal manager. Her clients have appeared in numerous commercial and print ads through the years. Some of her clients have
appeared on Broadway and off Broadway in shows like Billy Elliot, Gypsy, The Sound of Music, and Mrs. Packard ( Kennedy Center). Some
feature film credits include Bride Wars, The Last Airbender, El Cantante, Salt, and Somebody's Hero. Television productions such as Law &
Order, Cupid, The 2-2 , Cupid , Friends with Kids , Saturday Night Live, All My Children, Guiding Light, One Life To Live, various Nickelodeon
programs and many others.
NTA Talent Agency – Chanel Kong
Chanel Kong is the Director of Scouting & New Faces at NTA, a SAG franchised agency founded in 1999 and considered 1 of the leading
boutique agencies in Los Angeles. NTA TALENT, its On-Camera Division, specializes in TV Commercials, TV Hosting/Spokesmodels for both
domestic & international markets; as well as positions our hosts for major network shows, reality TV, game shows, industrials, music videos,
informercials, red carpet & live events. NTA LIFE, its sister department, focuses on Lifestyle Models, Catalogue, Commercial Print, and
Sports/Fitness Models. NTA's talent base includes Top Models, as well as, TV/Film celebrities and Professional & Olympic athletes for
Celebrity Endorsements. Chanel has worked on both coasts (LA & NY) in multiple facets of the entertainment industry, from Agent, Talent
Management, Commercial Casting, and Styling/Make-up Artistry; this has given Chanel an eye to know what to look for when scouting young,
up & coming talent.
Page Management – Jean Page
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Passport Model Management - Marissa Surmenkow
With a bachelor's degree in Textile and Apparel Studies; Marissa started her career as an intern for the world renowned fashion agency Elite
Model Management Chicago. Working with some of the most recognizable names in the industry, she quickly was promoted to the director
of Scouting and Development for Chicago office. Traveling nationwide, Marissa scouted the country for the next fresh face. Coupling the
finest quality of management and development, Marissa groomed and trained some of today's hottest new models such as Karlie Kloss; who
you can now see in the new Gap, See by Chloe, and Nina Ricci campaigns, Ava Smith; the newest face for Ralph Lauren Chaps, and Brittany
Jursic; who graced the NY runways of Marc by Marc Jacobs, Luca Luca and Jeremey Laing. She recently relocated out to San Francisco where
she will be the director of scouting for Passport Model Management; a boutique high fashion agency for men and women. She continues to
travel the country and educate young models through her "model boot camp"; where they can learn about what it really takes to become a
top model.
PC Goenner Agency - Peter Condopoulos
Peter Condopoulos is originally from Melbourne Australia. He has lived and worked around the world. Peter has been a talent agent for over
20 years. Before becoming a talent agent he worked with numerous music artists including Buddy Rich, George Jones, Little River Band, Dizzy
Gillespie and Shelly West. As a talent agent Peter has placed his talent in national, regional and local commercials. He has worked with clients
such as, Master Card, General Motors, Ford, Safe Auto, Speedway, 5/3 Bank, McDonald's Subway, Value City, Krogers, Penn Station, and Long
John Silver's to name a few. Peter has placed his talent in movies with stars like, Russell Crow, Denzel Washington, Diane Lane, John
Malkovich and Ann Hathaway. In 2008 he was awarded the Award of Excellance from the American Federation of Television Recording Artists
and was featured on a PBS Emmy award winning show. In 2009 Peter became the proud owner of the PC-Goenner Talent Agency. The Agency
has over 500 talent with offices in Dayton, Columbus, Cincinnati, and soon in Nashville.
Photo[Genics Media - James Charles
Photo[Genics Media is the premiere one-stop destination for all fashion and entertainment needs. Founded in Spring of 2002, photo[genics is
a highly driven, fresh modeling agency, as well as a trend setting beauty and fashion agency that strives to make a mark in the industry.
Created and founded by famed Bordeaux Models owner, Nicole Bordeaux, photo[genics is housed under the world famous Smashbox Studios
in Culver City. Home to top models, wardrobe stylists, hairstylists, makeup artists, art directors, and the world famous L.A. fashion week,
Smashbox studios is on a one way highway to meeting all of the fashion and entertainment worlds needs. Nicole Bordeaux and co-owners
Dean and Davis Factor, founders of Smashbox Cosmetics and Smashbox Studios, have combined their decades of experience to operate as a
three tiered entertainment and media company, representing top talent, artists, and launched in the summer of 2008 photogenics TV. With
the home base being at the prestigious Smashbox Studios, photogenics media has branched out into entertainment programming by creating
photogenics TV an online network with 6 channels, and 16 original programs. Style, Beauty Dish, Green Screen, Youth, In and Out of The Box,
and Got Talent?, take the viewer on a virtual backstage pass to the hub of fashion, beauty and youth pop culture. From Los Angeles to New
York, Paris to Milan, you are sure to see photo[genics in all forms, whether it be models on the runway for fashion week, key hair / make-up
artists behind the scenes, or a top wardrobe stylist on a cover shoot with a top celebrity.
Plaza 7 Talent – Karen Gunn
Plaza 7 Model & Talent Agency has been a premiere agency in the Philadelphia area since 1974 and has been a signature of Screen Actors
Guild and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists for over thirty years. The agency continues to be very active in booking union
talent in the local and national markets. The TV and Film division represents all types and ages for the camera. After gaining success in the
local market, Plaza 7 branched out their agency to New York, Baltimore, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Japan, and parts of Europe! By acting as
a mother agent to well known agencies in these areas, Plaza 7 is able to book their talent in all major markets. Karen Gunn has been with
Plaza 7 Talent Agency NY & PA for the past two years. She is also the president of Soiree Fair, Inc. Talent & Literary Management based in
New Jersey. She was formerly an agent at the Fifi Oscard Agency in NYC. Ms. Gunn has an extensive background in stage management and
running crew in NYC and notably at Manhattan Theatre Club, NYC and The Berkshire Theatre Festival, Stockbridge, MA. She has worked at
NBC, RCA Records and RCA Video Productions, Business Month Magazine, and Haper Collins Publishers. She has served on the advisory board
of the 12 Miles West Theatre Company and the Turnip Festival Theatre Company. She is the associate producer of “Nicky Newark” an
independent feature film by Feenix Films. On deck, she is in the process of developing a new TV series called “The Unobtainables”.
Posche Models & Talent – Cori Ershowsky
Posche Models is a full service agency representing all ages in fashion, editorial, runway, lifestyle print, commercials, plus modeling, and TV.
Posche is located in South Florida with additional offices in Austin, Texas and Hong Kong. Cori is currently the head booking agent for both
children and adults in the lifestyle print and talent boards of Posche Models. Just some of Cori’s clients include McDonalds, KFC, Coca Cola,
Toys R Us, Gatorade, Party City, Coors Light, Nike, MAC cosmetics, and many more. Posche Models is AFTRA franchised and celebrating its
tenth year of business.
Primo Talent – Helen Proimos
Helen Proimos started in the business as an actress/singer/model and was also Anne Heche's horseback riding stunt double on the soap
opera, Another World. When her boy came along, Helen trained him so he could join her in theater productions such as Mary Poppins and
Everything In The Garden so they could spend more time together. As Helen began to manage his career, not only did they do indie films -
Helen becoming a Producer/1st Assistant Director/Publicist, but her now teen actor, Brandon Hannan, landed the role of Vito Spatafore, Jr.
on The Sopranos for which he was a Contender for a Primetime Emmy Award and Screen Actors Guild Award. They even walked the red
carpet in Hollywood at the Shrine Auditorium. Brandon recently had a Tyson chicken commercial airing nationally, a lead role in the indie
film called "Taught To Hate" which has won over 10 festivals (this film is also shown in schools to help stop hate crimes), and a principal
credit in Mighty Macs now in theaters. Other clients are busy working on indies, auditioning, and honing their craft. Helen is the owner of
Primo Talent Management, which is a boutique management company, now expanding its client list.
Public Model Management - Daniel Jackson
Daniel Jackson started his career in the modeling business, working for the 3rd oldest modeling agency in LA (Judith FONTAINE Agency) as the
Director of the Men’s division. After 3 years he moved on to open up the branch office of the Fontaine Agency in Newport Beach, CA as
agency director and part owner. For another successful 5 years, he helped open doors for models that lived south of Los Angeles to have a
chance to work in the local area as well as LA! After which in July of 1994 Daniel moved on to start PUBLIC MODELS located in Newport Beach
until 2002 before moving back to LA where he remains today. Daniel has discovered placed some amazing models around the world to do
major campaigns, such as Gucci, Calvin, Donna Karin, Valentino, Trusardi, A&F just to name a few. As well as models that work for major
department stores, around the US like JC Penny, Sears, Wal-mart, Macy’s, Boolmingdales and Target. Currently Daniel is scouting new fresh
faces for the Asian markets, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Korea, Thailand, Taiwan as well as parts of Europe.
Rebel Entertainment – Matt Jackson
Under the veteran leadership of agents Richard Lawrence and Debra Goldfarb, along with a dynamic and gifted team of agents, Rebel
Entertainment Partners, Inc. (REP) has firmly established itself as one of the preeminent talent agencies in Los Angeles with a client roster
that boasts some of the most renowned and reputable talent in the industry.
For over thirty-five years, REP has built a solid reputation as a high quality, top-of-the-line talent agency. REP currently focuses on the
representation of production companies, producers, directors, hosts and celebrities specializing in non-scripted programming such as Reality
and Alternative Television, Talk, Game, News, and Late-Night intended for all distribution outlets, foreign and domestic, digital, new media,
and mobile. Rebel Entertainment Partners has also established itself as a leading agency for the representation of actors in the motion
picture and television business. With clients portraying primary characters in television programs such as: Mad Men, True Blood, The Office,
Vampire Diaries, Desperate Housewives, House of Anubis, Sonny with a Chance, One Tree Hill, Caprica, Days of our Lives, and Dancing with
the Stars. Our success in the scripted arena continues in the area of development and packaging, where we internally developed and
packaged the Fox sitcom, “Brothers” starring Michael Strahan and Darryl “Chill” Mitchell. Our theatrical clients are pacing their way by
making major strides in the feature film business, some of the films that our clients have made significant contributions to are: The Social
Network, Twilight, Soul Surfer, Devil Inside, Grassroots, Machete, Moneyball, Now, and Welcome to People. REP has also been one of the
industry leaders in television packaging, having packaged programming for ABC, FOX, NBC, CBS/Paramount, Sci-Fi, Sony Pictures Television,
Spike, WE, and 20th Television, among others. REP is the packaging or co-packaging agency behind numerous successful network, cable, and
syndicated programs, including, “Judge Judy”, “Extreme Makeover Home Edition”, “Brothers”, “Identity”, “Richard Branson’s Rebel
Billionaire”, “High School Confidential”, “Crossing Over with John Edward”, “Real Stories of the Highway Patrol” ,“MXC: The Most Extreme
Elimination Challenge”, and “Ambush Makeover”, to name a few. Looking to build upon three-plus decades of experience and reputation,
REP remains committed to offering continued excellent service and personal representation.
Red Music Management – Joshua Taylor-Anderson
Josh has been working in the entertainment industry for the past 8 years. His roots began in band and event management for national and
international artist’s working with some of the biggest names in music. For the past 3 years Josh was the Head Agent at one of Australia’s top
acting and modeling agencies representing established and upcoming actors – amongst other small roles in Film and TC production. In his
time as an agent he branched into the US market and seeding some valuable contacts that have seen opportunities for Australian talent grow
in the US market. Now working with Red Music Management his experience as an agent, management skills, contract negotiations, and eye
for talent add an extra quality to the company.
Rock Ridge Music - Tom Derr
Rock Ridge Music was founded in 2004 by Tom Derr and Jason Spiewak, who previously held positions at RCA Records, A&M Records, Noise
International, and most recently Tom, was the Vice-President of Marketing and Artist Development for Universal Records. Rock Ridge Music
is a full service record label with distribution through ADA (WMG). Rock Ridge Music can distribute hard product, digital music and mobile
media worldwide. Their label success stories include Sister Hazel, Psychostick, Reel Big Fish and Benjy Davis Project. Rock Ridge Music's
Marketing division offers online marketing clients to a large number of labels, majors (J Records, Decca, A&M/Octone and RCA) and indies
(Chime Entertainment, TVT, and Razor & Tie). They have promoted acts including Daughtry, Collective Soul, Bobby McFerrin, Black Label
Society, Better Than Ezra, Buckcherry, Rod Stewart and Barry Manilow. Rock Ridge also offers artist management services to established and
developing acts alike. Current management clients include Sister Hazel, Benjy Davis Project, Tony Lucca, Ernie Halter, Ingram Hill, Matt Duke,
The Revere, Joe Firstman and Ken Block. Rock Ridge also has a deal with Live 365 to run an internet radio station called Rock Ridge Radio, that
plays tracks from Rock Ridge artists past and present as well as classic hits and new music from up and comers.
Roman Candle Casting – Kristian Sorge
Kristian worked at Grant Wilfley Casting for over four years where he cast extras for Men in Black 2, Spiderman, Eternal Sunshine of the
Spotless Mind, Broken Flowers and many others. His TV Credits include Law and Order; CI & SVU, Third Watch and the Sopranos. In 2004,
Kristian left Grant Wilfley’s office to start casting principals for commercials for many casting companies around NYC. He has cast numerous
commercials and voiceovers for Boston Market, Gillette, Connecticare, NIKE, Breast Cancer PSA, Disney, IPOD, VEET, Snapple, Dockers, VW,
Diet Coke, Gardisol, Virgin Mobile and NY Lottery. Most recently, he cast all the extras for the movie Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist and
HBO’s Flight of the Conchords and also the new Queen Latifah / Common movie, Just Wright. He has just finished casting all the principals
and the extras for the primetime A&E show, The Fugitive Chronicles. He currently is working on various commercials, TV and films. Some
other recent projects include casting background and featured roles for the Deniro film Another Night in Suck City and HBO's How to Make it
in America and just finished casting principals for 2 episodes of Nat Geo's "Locked Up Abroad." Roman Candle Casting has done principal
casting for Coke, Microsoft and Barcardi.
Six Degrees Management & PR – Henry Ravelo
Henry Ravelo is a managing partner of Six Degrees Management & PR (owned by Ravelo Artists Management, Inc.) His career spans over 35
years in the industry. A Broadway, TV and Film veteran, he moved on to serve on the Men's Board of one of the biggest High Fashion agencies
of its time; Boss Models. He was eventually recruited to head the Entertainment Division at Zoli Management. Throughout the years, he has
professionally trained actors in the craft and the skill of acting for the camera; hired to coach for All My Children and Donald Trump’s Miss
Universe Corporation. His professional expertise and undeniable passion have given rise to the careers of many of today's brightest stars. Six
Degrees Management & PR represents actors ages 3 on up in all areas of the industry. Their clients have held principal roles on TV in Glee,
The Good Wife, Gossip Girl, 30 Rock, Law & Order, Law & Order-SVU, Army Wives, White Collar, Beverly Hills 90210, The Sopranos, Mutant X,
Journeymen, One Life to Live, All My Children, As the World Turns; in numerous films including Burlesque with Cher, It’s Complicated with
Meryl Streep, Enchanted with Amy Adams; in such hit musicals as Rent, Priscilla, American Idiot, Avenue Q, Miss Saigon, Les Miserables,
Sunset Boulevard; plus numerous commercials and print. They also supply most of the actors for the ABC News program, What Would You Do
hosted by John Quinones airing on ABC & OWN. Although Six Degrees manage and publicize for established talent, their strength lies in their
ability to groom and develop fresh faces and building that brand in the industry.
Stagecoach Entertainment- April Baker
April Baker has been working in the Entertainment Industry since the age of 19. April started as a commercial actress in Chicago and started
coaching children during that time. She soon had students booking major motion pictures and television shows. It seemed like a natural fit
to take her talents to Los Angeles and start a Children's Division from scratch at Brass Artists Talent Agency. After 3 years of working as an
agent, April followed her true passion to work as a Talent Manager at Stagecoach Entertainment. Stagecoach Entertainment reps a select list
of actors and writer's in New York, Los Angeles and Canada.
Stewart Talent – Kathi Gardner
Stewart Talent Management is Chicago's premier full service talent agency which holds the prestigious place of being the largest and oldest
talent agency in the mid-west. Opened by Jane Stewart in 1980 with a staff of two, Stewart Talent has grown to a group of over twenty
seasoned professionals who continually strive to create solid relationships with both their talent and their clients. With the addition of
Stewart Talent NY, one of New York's leading boutique talent agencies, and Stewart Talent Atlanta, the company continues to be a leading
force representing talent on a national level.
Symmetry Entertainment - Amy Macnow
Amy Macnow is a Los Angeles native with a twenty five year extensive background in entertainment. Starting out in the talent agency
business, moving in to TV casting and film production, and then settling in to management once realizing working closely with actors was her
true calling! She’s worked with many influential management firms over the years including Litke/Gale/Madden, Shapiro/West & Associates,
and Envoy Entertainment where she got to work with great talent such as Jerry Seinfeld, David Schwimmer, Ben Stiller, Stockard Channing,
Gary Cole and Ed Asner among many others. In late 2010, Amy formed her own management company - Symmetry Entertainment, where she
continues to chart the careers of well known and up and coming actors of all ages.
The Polygon Group – Jimmy Tomusange
The Polygon Group, Inc. is a Los Angeles based Talent & Literary Agency representing children, teens, and adults across the board for
commercial, television, print, film, and music/soundtrack projects. Their brilliant roster includes refreshing, new up & coming talent with
soaring IMDB ratings – in addition to expertly trained seasoned veterans. Their mission is to continue attracting top-tier talent while
providing their very best efforts to secure new opportunities for their current actors/actresses, artists, producers, musicians and writers.
The Sports Book, Inc. – Danielle Lopata
The Sports Book Inc. features the nation’s finest athletic talent and premier sports models. Their talent offers athletic skill coupled with
model looks to provide the authenticity needed for any sports advertising project. Located in Miami’s South Beach, the agency is nestled in
one of the world’s hottest areas for production. The Sports Book was founded in 1997 by Danielle Lopata and Elliot Merlin. Their combined
expertise, experience, and extensive network of contacts form the inner workings that make The Sports Book tick.
Tuty de Sa Scouting – Tuty de Sa
Tuty de Sa was a very successful model for 18 years. When his modeling career came to an end, he was invited to direct the men’s division of
IMG London. After 5 years at IMG he opened his own agency, the very successful Goodfellas, in London, where he stayed for 7 years.
Following Goodfellas he moved to Director of Close Management in London where he stayed for 2 years. Tuty then partnered with South
African agency E Models where he traveled the world scouting for fresh faces. Tuty currently resides in Brazil where he has his own scouting
agency in Rio de Janeiro and continues to travel looking for new talent.
Wilhelmina Models – Jorge Urena
Wilhelmina Models is one of the most prominent agencies in the fashion industry worldwide. With its continual presence as a leader in model
management, Wilhelmina Models hits all aspects of the spectrum by representing women, men, and children as well as full-figured models
while simultaneously scouting for the freshest talent globally. A notable ability to distinguish and nurture their newest talent directly relates
to Wilhelmina’s leading stance in such a competitive marketplace. In addition, the company’s distinct professionalism and expertise with
their clients has allowed Wilhelmina Models to remain a pioneer in the dynamic and ever-changing fashion and beauty industries for over 40
years. Located in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami, Wilhelmina Models also works with various licensees as well as hundreds of local model
management firms across the country and globally to garner a variety of talent. Another talent driving tactic Wilhelmina employs is producing
national model searches with top media partners including More, Shape and Men’s Fitness increasing its visibility by reaching millions of
people annually. Wilhelmina Models proves year after year to be a competitive, full-service management firm by establishing multiple
departments of their company for the diverse line-up of talent and clients. Expanding further, the Wilhelmina Artist Management division,
specializing in entertainment and music, has quickly risen to the top of the industry representing international stars such as Fergie, Natasha
Bedingfield, Rebecca Romijn, Cyndi Lauper, and Estelle. This vastly experienced team specializes in securing celebrity-powered campaigns,
image consultation, private brand licensing, endorsements, sponsorships and talent appearances. Creating, developing, and maintaining the
stellar brand identity of each artist by securing major fashion campaigns, endorsements, marketing opportunities and tour sponsorships is a
top priority of the Wilhelmina Artist Management division. Some significant campaigns are: MAC, CoverGirl, L’Oreal, Donna Karan and Avon,
as well as countless others. Wilhelmina Models has always set out to build and diversify their brand with constant growth throughout the
fashion world. Wilhelmina recently ventured into the world of television with “She’s Got the Look,” a modeling contest series held for women
over 35 which aired with resounding success. Media powerhouse Viacom, which owns companies such as MTV Networks and Paramount
Motion Pictures Group, quickly signed on “She’s Got the Look” to their TV Land line-up for a second season which aired the summer of 2009
and with a third season airing August/September 2010. In January of 2009 Wilhelmina International, Inc. took a revolutionary step forward by
becoming the first US modeling agency to go public. It succeeds in expanding across the fashion, beauty and entertainment industries with its
unique perspective. Wilhelmina International, Inc. continues as one of the absolute top-tier management firms in the business.
Williams Talent – Gael McDonald & Heidi Pietzner
Williams talent is a proactive, strategic, and well established talent management company that successfully creates and maximizes
opportunities for its clients with major film, television, advertising and media associations. WT manages a variety of artists including actors,
models specifically in the areas of Film, television, theatre, advertising and fashion arenas at both the local, national, and international levels.
Since founded by Madonna Williams in 2002 Williams Talent has achieved outstanding results for our talent, clients and associated partners.
Gael manages all the QLD based performers and Heidi manages those in Melbourne for jobs in QLD, Sydney and Melbourne.
7 Sails Management – Jody Orellana
7 Sails is a boutique management and casting company representing diverse actors and producers for Film, Television and Web industries. 7
Sails guides, advises, promotes and build relationships that enable each individual talent to sail their unique journey successfully.
Professionalism and integrity combined with positive attitude ensures calm seas for smooth sailing. They've been charting successful careers
for over 7 years in Hollywood, CA. Jody Orellana comes from a highly successful entertainment family; her father a retired Producer who
worked with Jim Henson. She spent parts of her childhood on PBS shows like Sesame Street, Electric Company, Mr. Rogers, Zoom, as well as
many other popular shows. From a young age, Jody learned quickly about the importance of branding/marketing/networking and publicity
from the network and studio perspectives.