Vancouver has a booming entertainment industry, but landing auditions often means having a solid agent in your corner. Here’s a spotlight on eight of the best Vancouver talent agencies known for launching careers, securing high-profile bookings, and helping aspiring actors thrive in one of Canada’s busiest production hubs.
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1. The Characters Talent Agency
Characters is one of the best acting agencies in Vancouver, with a track record that spans over 50 years. It’s known for representing both emerging artists and seasoned professionals in film, TV, theater, voiceover, and commercials. Talent regularly book major roles in projects like “Warfare” and “Hell of a Summer.”
To submit, send your headshot, résumé, demo reel (if available), and a brief cover note to the relevant division found on its submission page.
2. Connekt Creative
Connekt is forward-thinking and media-savvy, with divisions for on-camera and voice, making it ideal for multihyphenates who work across multiple mediums. It reps stars such as Kevin Alves, Keira Jang, Ragini Kay, and Zahf Paroo in projects ranging from hit shows like “Yellowjackets” to animated projects like “Skillsville.”
To submit for on-camera, send your résumé, one to two headshots, and a demo link to talent@connektcreative.com; for voice, send your résumé, animation voice demo, and commercial voice demo (if applicable) to voice@connektcreative.com.
3. da Costa Talent Management
Known for representing dancers, choreographers, and musical theater performers, da Costa Talent is a powerhouse for triple threats. Its dedicated approach to helping talent book gigs across stage and screen has led to clients appearing in everything from “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” to “Firefly Lane,” as well as multiple Disney+ productions such as “Sneakerella” (which features more than 50 da Costa clients) and “Descendants 3” (with 35 clients).
To submit, fill out the form found on its submission page.
4. Lucas Talent Inc.
Since 1986, Lucas Talent has represented some of Canada’s most recognizable performers in film, TV, theater, voiceover, background, and commercials. The agency also reps talent within its literary and above-the-line divisions, meaning its actors often find work in-house for projects such as “Family Law” and “Murder in a Small Town.” The agency is known for nurturing long-term careers and developing talent from the ground up, with a robust client list that includes the likes of Matt Frewer, Ricky He, and Kandyse McClure.
To submit, fill out the submission form found here.
13 Talent Agencies for Actors in Canada5. Pacific Artists Management
Pacific Artists works with talent such as Kristin Kreuk and Graham Verchere across Canada and the U.S. It books gigs in major film, television, voiceover, and commercial projects, and it also has a movement division for dancers.
To submit, email your headshot, résumé, and demo reel to info@pacificartists.com.
6. Performers Management
Performers offers full-service representation for film, television, commercial, and voiceover, as well as young performers. It’s known for taking a career-focused, long-term approach, helping actors transition from child to adult roles successfully. Its talent have appeared in big-name projects including “Reacher,” “Silo,” and “Jury Duty.”
To submit, send a headshot, résumé, and demo (or alternative footage) to an agent (find their email addresses here).
7. PLAY Management
PLAY is selective, polished, and known for strong advocacy for its talent across film, TV, voiceover, commercials, and youth. Danielle Deadwyler, Jewel Staite, and Alexa Barajas are just some of the A-listers on PLAY’s impressive roster.
To submit, send your demo reel, résumé, and headshot to info@playmgmt.com.
8. RED Management
RED is a boutique agency with a massive reach, covering film and TV, voiceover, and commercial work. While smaller than some others on this list, it’s known for its hands-on approach with clients including Jay Brazeau, Favour Onwuka, and Spencer Lord.
To submit, email your cover letter, headshot, résumé, and streamable demo tape link to info@red-mgmt.com. More details are available here.