Can you please tell me, who are the Kids’ Talent Agents in Atlanta Georgia?
Dear Hollywood Mom,
My son is 12 years old and has been taking classes in our area in Georgia. He too would like to get in the buisness. We visited Hollywood in January before finding your site. Now we have to come back [to Los Angeles] because he is hooked. I have submitted his resume and photos to online services. Any suggestions you can offer would be much appreciated.
Kim
Todays question answered by HMB Editor, Tracy Bobbitt
Dear Kim,
As a talent manager and editor of Hollywood Mom Blog, I work with several top Kids Talent Agents in Atlanta, GA and will list them for you here. However, please do your due diligence as a parent and check out any agency thoroughly. You will also need to verify which agencies best represent children.
Many professional child actors hail from the southeast. Just this week, I interviewed child stars Bailee Madison (Florida native) and Ciara Bravo (Kentucky native) and they both started their careers in their home states. Thanks to technology, there are more opportunities than ever in this market and many professionals advise talent not to move to California until it’s absolutely necessary.
Best wishes,
Tracy Bobbitt, Editor Hollywood Mom Blog
Originally published in 2011.
*September 2023 Update to include more talent agencies (KMR & Daniel Hoff now have ATL offices) and my management company
**2021 Update: New agencies have entered the Atlanta market, which are real contenders. The list has been updated again to reflect this.
*2014 Update: Since this question was originally asked in April 2011 the landscape of the industry has changed dramatically. You no longer need to leave Georgia to pursue a career in film and television and we advise staying put! In 2014, Georgia out-did California for film and television production. Did you get that?! Georgia became the new Hollywood.
Brilliant Talent Management Atlanta
Manager: Tracy Bobbitt
Email: Manager.TracyBobbitt@gmail.com
*Not seeking clients at this time/ Industry referrals preferred and considered/ No phone calls
Privilege Talent Agency
3355 Lenox Road Suite 750
Atlanta, GA 30326
*Not seeking clients at this time/ Industry referrals preferred and considered/ No phone calls
*People Store Atlanta
Youth Agents: Jacqueline Wheeler and Jennifer Hummel
645 Lambert Drive
Atlanta, GA 30324
404-874-6448
talentinfo@peoplestore.net
*East Coast Talent (ECT)
Agent Barbara Garvey
404-660-7709 (No Phone Calls Please)
ECTagency@gmail.com
ALL AGES
*J Pervis Talent Agency
659 Auburn Avenue, #123
Atlanta, GA 30312
(818) 237-5760 / (404) 688-9700
ALL AGES
*Houghton Talent, Inc.
Full Service (Please note this top ATL agency works with very few children)
919 COLLIER RD. NW ATLANTA, GA 30318
404-603-9454
*Atlanta Models & Talent, Inc.
Full Service (All Ages)
3091 MAPLE DR NE STE 201
ATLANTA, GA 30305
*Not seeking clients at this time/ Industry referrals preferred and considered/ No phone calls
Daniel Hoff
Theatrical Agent: Marta Carrillo
Commercial Agent: Renee Banks
Email: ATLsubmissions@danielhoffagency.com
Phone: 470.885.7247
Address: 3017 Bolling Way NE, Suite 149
Atlanta, GA 30303
KMR
Agent: Kate Lackey
Trilith Admin Building
461 Sandy Creek Road, Suite 4109
Fayetteville, GA 30214
T: 470. 694.6559
Aligned Stars
Owners/Agents: Jessica Talley and Barbara Divisek
Please email your submission to agent@alignedstars.com
ALL AGES. No phone calls please. Only electronic submissions are accepted.
Jana VanDyke Agency
Theatrical/Commercial (All Ages)
3655 JAMES RD STE 114 ACWORTH, GA 30102
770-529-0655
MI Talent Agency
188 Anderson St. SE #250 Marietta, GA 30060
ALL AGES
1720 Peachtree Street, NW, Suite 915, Atlanta, GA 30309
1770 the exchange,suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30339
Thanks for this list, it helped me get a head start on sending out some feelers. However, when I researched a few of the agencies on the Secretary of State website, many of them were coming up as having been dissolved (Babes N’ Beaus), revoked (Glyn Kennedy), or withdrawn (Elite). Will you be updating this page in the near future?
Good to know Lynette. We’ll update our main list of agents (Link located at the top of the home page) very soon! Did you find any new agencies in your research?
Babes N Beaus is still around. My son and I are currently working with them.
These are the TOP agencies in Atlanta
http://www.acta-ga.com/
People Store, Houghton, JPervis, and ECT are one of the top tier agency that book most of the principle kid roles
The Atlanta modeling landscape is very limited and has been for quite some time. The best way to know if an agency is reputable is through word of mouth. If you must go to the agency first, just know that legitimate agencies don’t ask you for money to get started. Agencies get paid a commission AFTER they’ve gotten you work.
I am a former model and have opened an agency here in Atlanta, we see more opportunities for actors than models.
Check us out. http://www.SamBlazeAgency.com
Don’t forget People Store! http://peoplestore.net/
Just became aware of another that seems to be attracting a lot of attention in Atlanta.
Top | Talent + Model Agency
http://www.toptalentmodel.com
I believe they are newer, but seem to have a nice list of clients they’ve handled. Saw a few castings they were posting on Facebook. Some good stuff…
Atlanta has an okay stream of print and commercial work, but it’s really all about the film and television productions. Becoming huge!
Thanks for the list
You’re welcome!
Hi, I am taking my 12 year old twins and moving to Atlanta in March. Could anyone suggest a place to live that is short term and around a good acting school. I need some place safe, but not necessarily in a high rent area due to schools because they are home schooled.
Look on Facebook for the group Gypsy Housing East Coast. They have listings all over Atlanta.
Thanks a lot for the list. It is a lot of help.
You’re welcome!
How about talent agency in the Southeast.? (MANIKIN)
I need to know about agencies in other then atlanta, ga.
Sylvia – you’re not specifying which state in the southeast in which makes it difficult to answer your question. If you’re looking in Florida (which is the most southeast it gets!) read this: http://hollywoodmomblog.com/ask-hollywood-mom-which-kid-talent-agents-and-managers-service-south-florida/ if that doesn’t work then refer to our national list of agents here: http://hollywoodmomblog.com/about-tracy-bobbitt/talent-agents-kids/
I have seen a lot of bad reviews in regards to john Casablancas, often stating that the “real” agencies laugh at talent that comes from there! Any comments? My daughter did an audition there, but I don’t want to be scammed. THANKS!
Go to consumer reviews and I believe your questions will be answered best by those with first hand experience. http://www.consumeraffairs.com/modeling/john_casablancas.html
I have three children and would like to get them all in at the same agency if possible but their ages are far apart, is this realistic or should I separate them? My oldest is my stepson who will be 13 in July, a daughter that is 5 and my baby boy who is 18 months. I modeled very very little when I was around 8-12 years old and do not remember much so any help or suggestions are very much appreciated!
Also in response to Heathers question about John Casablancas, I hope this isn’t to late, but I did that same “audition” about 20 years ago!! I have no clue how they are still around or if they have changed but in my experience it was all a scam. I remember they made me feel like I was going to be the next big thing (with just a few classes from them, of course ) and that I was the most beautiful little girl they have ever seen and they would be so lucky to have me with their agency! After a long day of hair, make up, outfit changing and walking the runway I was on top of the world and my mom was thrilled to see me so happy……until the “office” talk where they tried to sell my mom packages. The more money she gave them, the faster and easier I would become famous!! Luckily you sound smart like my mother and got outta there! The only thing I know of and have heard of having to pay for (modeling) is a photographer, of your choice, to create your child’s portfolio/ head shots to send to a reputable agency! Again this was 20+ yrs ago and they might have changed, but that was my experience with them. Good luck and thank you all in advance!
Hi Lindsay,
To answer your question, you can of course try to get all 3 children into the same agency but that may not be realistic or even beneficial. In addition to the wide spread age range, you also have to consider what each individual agency has going on, for instance, are they currentlyy representing a child (or children) who is too similar to one of your kids? Would this create a conflict? Do they even represent toddlers? Some agencies have a minimum age.
Since you’ve posted this question on the Atlanta Agents page, I’m assuming you’re located in or near the Georgia area. If having your kids all represented at the same agency is that important to you, I would suggest you submit with those agencies that handle both acting and modeling, as they would be more likely to take on a toddler. Toddlers, unless they are multiples, tend to primarily do print work. Multiples have the commercial and theatrical on lock down for those early years. Good luck!
Can I get any suggestions if possible for any legitimate agencies to get my 9 yr. old son started with? He has a pretty good singing voice and loves to be an entertainer. I am looking for something as close as possible to Virginia or NY….Many thanks!!
Hi Cindy,
Please refer to our national list of talent agents: http://hollywoodmomblog.com/resources-for-child-actors/talent-agents-kids/ FYI, Many in our Facebook groups use Abrams in NYC.
I have a 13 year old who is interested in commercials & modeling. She is working on her resume but we are located in an area that is not diverse. With technology as it is, I am wondering if it is a better idea to try to get her into an agency in Atlanta. I realize it may involve travel, but I don’t feel she will get an opportunity unless we expand our search. Is it possible to find an agency willing to represent my daughter?
I’m 15 into acting after 3 years of theatre class and I want to be in a movie but I’ve been offered by some it had horrible reviews any suggestions of agency’s that don’t need me to pay and could get me a part in a movie
Hello I am a momager here in Atlanta Ga I was wondering is it even possible to represent my kids myself to get into BIG castings without them being represented by an agency? or do you any legit casting info for Atlanta area? Thank you in advance!
Hi Crystal, your children need an agent. The casting calls agents provide talent are different than those you would be able to obtain – even with the assistance of online casting companies like Actors Access, Casting Networks etc. Agents have the benefit of many years of relationships with CDs in the area, proaction companies, etc. It’s an integral component. There are many reputable agencies for child actors in Atlanta. Please refer to this link: http://hollywoodmomblog.com/kids-talent-agents-atlanta-ga/
Thank you so much …..I will look into it!