Southwest USA Talent Agents & Managers

A directory of talent agencies and management companies in Nevada & Arizona — with union franchising status

Last updated: June 2026 · Sources: SAG-AFTRA Nevada Local, SAG-AFTRA Arizona Franchised Agents List (Dec 2024), Backstage, verified industry directories

Union Franchising Key: E AEA — Actors' Equity Association S SAG-AFTRA A AFTRA WGA Writers Guild
Southwest Market Overview: The Southwest covers three distinct markets — Los Angeles (the world's largest film/TV market, covered in the separate LA directory), Las Vegas (entertainment, commercials, live events, and a growing film/TV scene), and Phoenix/Arizona (commercials, industrials, film, and TV). Only licensed agents can procure work; managers are not union-franchised and charge 10–15% commission. Note: There are no SAG-AFTRA franchised agents in Utah — contact azut@sagaftra.org for questions.

🎰  Las Vegas, Nevada — Talent Agents

TNG Agency

Film · TV · Commercials · Fashion · Voiceover · Events

SAG-AFTRA franchised · Co-founded by sisters Noelle & Natalie McCann · Est. 2012

Models, new faces & SAG-AFTRA actors for campaigns, commercials, film, digital media, fashion & events

Also provides casting services, dancers, VO artists, influencers & stylists

Works domestically & internationally

📍 Las Vegas, NV

🌐 tngagency.com

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ENVY Model and Talent — Las Vegas

Film · TV · Commercials · Print · Fashion · Runway

Both ENVY LA & ENVY Las Vegas are SAG-AFTRA franchised

Represents actors of all ages · All sizes, diversity · Cisgender, transgender & nonbinary talent

Clients seen in campaigns for Lego, NYFW, Kohl's

📍 Las Vegas, NV & Beverly Hills, CA

📞 (310) 625-8721

✉ Info@TheEnvyAgency.com

🌐 envymodelmanagement.com

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Baskow Talent

Film · TV · Commercials · Live Events · Background

CEO: Jaski Baskow · Est. 1976 · Full service

Actors, models & emcees for TV, movies, commercials & live events

Clients in HBO's Ballers, The Night Of · Guess campaigns

Also operates Las Vegas Speakers Bureau

📍 8275 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 200, Las Vegas, NV 89123

📞 (702) 547-5119

✉ jaki@jakibaskow.com

🌐 baskowtalent.com

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SAG-AFTRA Nevada Background Zone listed.

Goldman & Associates

Film · TV · Commercials · Background · Print

Las Vegas casting agency · Founded 1979 · Originally cast Aaron Spelling's Vega$

Principal actors, background & models for film, TV, commercials & print

Welcomes SAG/AFTRA union and non-union · No fees, no exclusives

📍 9680 W. Tropicana Ave., Suite 126, Las Vegas, NV 89147

📞 (702) 485-5673

✉ julie@gacasting.com

🌐 gacasting.com

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Baron Entertainment Group — Las Vegas

Film · TV · Commercials · All Ages

SAG & AFTRA franchised · Founded 1999 by Rod Baron

Locations in Los Angeles, Las Vegas & San Diego

Actors, actresses & models of all ages for film, TV & commercials

📍 Las Vegas, NV

🌐 baronentertainment.com

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Las Vegas Talent Agency

Commercials · Events · Promotions · TV

Fully licensed agency · In business 20+ years

Books top entertainers & promo models

📍 8275 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 200, Las Vegas, NV 89123

📞 (702) 518-6521

🌐 lasvegastalent.com

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🌵  Phoenix, Scottsdale & Arizona — Talent Agents

All agencies below are on the official SAG-AFTRA Arizona Franchised Agents List (updated December 2024). Source: sagaftra.org/arizona-franchised-agents

The Agency Arizona

Film · TV · Commercials · Fashion · Voiceover

Has placed talent with top modeling agencies in New York, Los Angeles & internationally

📍 Phoenix, AZ

📞 (480) 947-5588

🌐 theagencyaz.com

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Dani's Agency

Film · TV · Commercials · Radio · Industrials · Voiceover

35+ years experience · Actors, models, children, VO, hosts & bilingual talent

"Knack for putting the right talent with the right client" · Radio, TV, film & industrials

📍 434 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, AZ 85282

📞 (602) 263-1918

🌐 danisagency.com

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Ford / Robert Black Agency

Fashion · Print · Film · TV · Commercials

One of Arizona's most established model & talent agencies · Active since the 1980s

Highly rated for professionalism & organization

📍 9300 East Raintree Drive, Suite 115, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

📞 (480) 966-2537

🌐 fordrba.com

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Leighton Agency, Inc.

Film · TV · Commercials · Fashion · Voiceover · All Ages

30+ years · Full service · Licensed by AZ Industrial Commission

Actors, models, VO talent & children of all ages · International placements in Tokyo, Paris & Milan

NBC & ABC network placements · "Only talent agency you should use in the AZ market"

📍 10049 East Dynamite Blvd., Suite D-125, Scottsdale, AZ 85262

📞 (480) 704-8800

🌐 leightonagency.com

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Signature Models & Talent, Inc.

Fashion · Film · TV · Commercials · Print

35+ years in the Valley · Licensed & bonded by AZ Industrial Commission

Intentionally maintains roster under 500 for personalized attention

Directed by Terri Hoffmann · Theatre background · No upfront fees

📍 5743 E. Thomas Road, Suite 1, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

📞 (480) 966-1102

🌐 signaturemodelsandtalent.com

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Priority Talent Agency LLC

Film · TV · Commercials · Diverse Talent Specialists

Boutique agency dedicated to diversity in the Arizona market

Focused on African American, Hispanic, Asian & Native American talent

Film, TV, commercials, print, theater & sports representation

📍 Mesa, AZ 85203

📞 (480) 313-6450

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⚠️ Important for Arizona SAG-AFTRA Members: Union members in Arizona are required to be represented by SAG-AFTRA franchised agents. Representational relationships with non-franchised agents do not comply with SAG-AFTRA rules and regulations (unless specific exceptions apply). The five agencies above are the full official list of SAG-AFTRA franchised agents in Arizona as of December 2024. There are no franchised agents in Utah. For questions: azut@sagaftra.org or (323) 549-6745.

🌟  Talent Managers — Southwest Region

Managers are NOT union-franchised. Most charge 10–15% commission.

TNG Agency

Dual Agent & Management Role — Las Vegas

TNG operates as both a SAG-AFTRA franchised talent agency and a management company

Diverse staff of agents, managers & scouts

📍 Las Vegas, NV

🌐 tngagency.com

Agency: SAG franchised · Management role: not franchised

Dream Talent Management

Talent Management · Film · TV · Theater · Commercials

Represents actors for film, TV, theater & commercials

Also reps dancers, singers & influencers

📍 Las Vegas, NV · New York, NY · Southern CA

Not union-franchised

Kathy McKee Casting

Background Casting · Film · TV — Las Vegas & LA

SAG-AFTRA Nevada Background Zone casting services

IATSE Teamster 399 affiliated · Las Vegas & Los Angeles

📞 (310) 746-3222

✉ kathymckeecasting@gmail.com

🌐 kathymckeecasting.com

SAG Background Zone listed — not a franchised talent agent

📋  Official Verification & Submission Resources

SAG-AFTRA Nevada Local Franchised agents list for Nevada sagaftra.org/nevada
SAG-AFTRA AZ Franchised Agents Official AZ list (Dec 2024) · azut@sagaftra.org sagaftra.org/arizona
Arizona Production Association Arizona acting & modeling agencies directory azproduction.com
Casting Calls Las Vegas Las Vegas-specific casting notices for all project types castingcallslasvegas.com
Actors Access Breakdown Services — union & non-union submissions actorsaccess.com
LA Casting LA-specific platform, used for Southwest market submissions lacasting.com
Backstage Film, TV, theater, commercials — union & non-union backstage.com
📌 Southwest Tips: Las Vegas has a growing film and TV production scene alongside its dominant live entertainment and commercial market — check Casting Calls Las Vegas for local opportunities. Arizona SAG-AFTRA members must use only the six franchised agents listed above — non-franchised agents are outside SAG-AFTRA jurisdiction. There are no franchised agents in Utah. For Los Angeles representation, see the separate LA Agents & Managers directory. Always verify franchising status directly with SAG-AFTRA before signing. Last updated June 2026.

Southwest USA Talent Agents & Managers Directory · Sources: SAG-AFTRA Nevada, SAG-AFTRA Arizona (Dec 2024), Backstage · Last updated June 2026