Phoenix, Arizona is the capital city of the great state of Arizona, and it is also the sixth largest city in the United States. As with many metropolitan areas, Phoenix has a booming entertainment district with numerous films, TV shows and theater productions filming throughout the year. If you are an actor, model or voice over artist looking to better your career then you must sign with a talent agency. I have reviewed the talent agencies found in Phoenix and have outlined the top Phoenix talent agencies below. Make sure to contact the agency prior to submitting your materials.
Leighton Agency, Inc.:
The Leighton Agency is the premier talent and modeling agency within Phoenix, Arizona. Its founding agent, Ruth Leighton, has over 30 years worth of experience dealing with actors, models and other talent within the Phoenix area. This vast amount of experience has led to her innate ability to match talent to projects. Not only does this ability help clients, but it also enhances the career of her artists. This Phoenix talent agency represents children, adults, actors, models and also celebrities through their esteemed Celebrity Division.
The Leighton Agency is franchised with SAG and AFTRA, thus allowing union and non-union talent to submit their materials. Home to some of the most successful actors in Arizona, this talent agency is ideal for those looking to expand and enhance their career.
How to Submit:
Upon publication, the Leighton Agency accepts email and hardcopy submissions from actors, models, voice talent and children aged 5 and over. Both beginner and professional actors are encouraged to submit their headshot, resume, comp card or MP3 demo reel (for voice over artists) to the agency.
Submit digital copies of your materials to: [email protected] or mail to the mailing address found below. As of 2011, this agency prefers emailed submissions. Check the Leighton Agency website for current submission policies before proceeding.
Leighton Agency
Attn: Submissions
10049 East Dynamite Blvd., Suits D-125
Scottsdale, AZ 85262
http://www.leightonagency.com
Dani’s Agency, LLC.:
The Dani’s Agency is a full service SAG/AFTRA franchised agency operating in Tempe, AZ since 1987. Throughout this time, the Dani’s Agency has carved its name into the most elite list of talent agencies in the Southwest. The agency represents male and female actors, models, voice over talent and children. With their online talent database, the Dani’s Agency uses traditional hardcopy submission methods as well as digital submissions to help book their talent more auditions.
How to Submit:
The submission process is divided into divisions. For example, adults and voice over talent must submit their materials to different agents, while children must submit materials to a specific division. Review the submissions page on their website for the most current information. Link can be found below.
Dani’s Agency, LLC.
434 E. Southern Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85282
602-263-1918
http://www.danisagency.com
http://www.danisagency.com/Submission.html