Collier Talent Agency

09/05/2024

Landman trailer is out! 🔥

'Landman's Billy Bob Thornton Declares "I Quit Drinking I'll Stick With Beer" In Trailer For Taylor Sheridan's New Oil Drama

09/04/2024

Carol Hickey Acting Studio teaches practical skills to actors looking to further their careers.

09/03/2024

Great article on King Ivory with David De La Barcena and Jasper Jones!

James Badge Dale and Melissa Leo co-lead the ensemble in John Swab's Oklahoma-set story, which follows several characters facing off in a brutal drug war.

08/23/2024

Let’s go Party People!


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We are thrilled to announce the official world premiere of PARTY PEOPLE at Austin Film Festival this fall!! This was a movie made in Austin, about Austin, so it’s especially fitting (and poignant) for us to unveil it in our hometown like this. We could not have made this happen without the folks tagged above (and below!!) and we can’t wait to share it with the many party people who came along on this journey 💚

Thanks for believing in us, !

We’ll see you in October, Austin 🤠

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…. And many many more!

07/26/2024

Congratulations to Collier Talent Jasper Jones and David De La Barcena! King Ivory will premiere at this year's Venice Film Festival!

John Swab's 'King Ivory' is launching domestic sales via WME Independent at this year's Venice Film Festival, Deadline has learned.

07/26/2024

Have you seen Twisters yet? You can catch Chris Zurcher and Samantha Ireland in the film! Samantha also appears in NYT's Anatomy of a Scene narrated by Lee Isaac Chung.

Lee Isaac Chung narrates a sequence from his film, starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell.

07/26/2024

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SAG-AFTRA Members Who Work on Video Games Go on Strike

SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, acting under the authority delegated by the SAG-AFTRA National Board, and with the unanimous advice and counsel of the Interactive Media Agreement Negotiating Committee, called a strike of the Interactive Media Agreement, effective July 26 at 12:01 a.m. Today’s vote to strike comes after more than a year and a half of negotiations without a deal.

Read more at the link in bio.



Image Description: On a purple background with streaks of purple light. The white SAG-AFTRA logo with a figure raising its right arm next to a yellow circle with a fist holding a game controller inside it. Below, in white font: VIDEO GAME. Below, in yellow pixelated font: STRIKE.

07/26/2024

SAG-AFTRA Members Who Work on Video Games Go on Strike; A.I. Protections Remain the Sticking Point

06/20/2024

We were delighted and surprised this morning to discover we are an Austin Chronicle Critics Pick for Best of Austin 2024! We’re Actor Advocate Wizards!

Many thanks to the Austin Chronicle for the recognition and these wonderful words! They capture in Technicolor turns of phrase the kind of guidance and service we set out to provide for actors we represent along their journey.

“For professional actors, the journey to success is riddled with fire starters and flying monkeys – and making it to Emerald City intact requires more than self-determination. With the Glinda-level good guidance of founder/owner Heather Collier and Laura Maxwell-Scott, head of the young talent division at this full-service agency, dozens of local actors have been equipped with all the heart, brain, and courage they need to navigate an ever-evolving, often treacherous, road. Even better, thespians and their loved ones can rest assured this dynamic duo offers stellar industry knowledge, unprecedented individual care, and inspired advice.”



https://www.austinchronicle.com/best-of-austin/year:2024/poll:critics/category:services/collier-talent-agency-best-actor-advocates/

06/19/2024

Catch Devin Craig and Roby Attal on Season 3! Link in bio.

05/29/2024

So proud to rep Lynley Eilers in the pilot, Band!

Amazon MGM Studios has handed an official pilot order to Band, a drama created and executive produced by Daniel Barnz who will direct the pilot and serve as showrunner on the potential series.

05/29/2024

We’re so proud to rep Lynley Eilers who is a series regular in the Amazon pilot, Band!

05/16/2024

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A star-studded night with and for the premiere of AFS Founder Richard Linklater’s HITMAN and the Texas Film Hall of Fame induction of HITMAN star/co-writer and Austin native .

03/08/2024

Collier Talent has a brand new look...

Full service talent agency representing a select group of the best professional actors in Texas.

01/24/2024

Roadside Attractions buys 'Accidental Texan,' a comedy with Thomas Haden Church, Rudy Pankow Comedy and Carrie-Anne Moss.

01/23/2024

Ty Mitchell has been a Navy sailor, a saloon owner, and a rancher. He’s also a scene-stealing part of Martin Scorsese’s Oscar-nominated epic.

01/23/2024

Congratulations to Killers of the Flower Moon and everyone involved on the film for the 10 Oscar nominations this morning!

01/16/2024

Collier Talent Actor Spotlight: Stephanie Peterson
"Always put a piece of your real self somewhere in the role."

Stephanie contains multitudes! She might look sweet and says some mistake her as shy but loves playing against type as the villain. Interestingly, Stephanie once considered pursuing a career as a math professor and even aspired to earn a PhD.

Instead of the lecture hall, you can catch Stephanie Peterson as Amber in The Undefiled film premiering this year. "I'm SUPER excited about this film! It was an amazing script and an equally amazing team to work with."

01/12/2024

Collier Client Alexandra Chando is launching her workshop, The Conscious Actor: How to navigate the industry with confidence and purpose.

https://www.alexandrachando.com/workshop

12/01/2023

Congratulations to Collier Talent Valoneecia Tolbert! Her Tales of Blerd Ballerina received the "Best ENCORE" award for its October production at the NYC Unites Solo Festival. A huge "Thank You!" to the United Solo Board and voting Panelists! As well as The VORTEX for co-producing the piece with Valoneecia for this Festival!

11/30/2023

Collier Talent is delighted to add Russell Quinn to our Roster.

You can catch Russell in Our Take on Love currently on the Plex Network.

11/09/2023

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THE IS OVER.

Dear :

We are thrilled and proud to tell you that today your TV/Theatrical Negotiating Committee voted unanimously to approve a tentative agreement with the AMPTP. As of 12:01am PT on November 9, our strike is officially suspended and all picket locations are closed. We will be in touch in the coming days with information about celebration gatherings around the country.

In a contract valued at over one billion dollars, we have achieved a deal of extraordinary scope that includes "above-pattern" minimum compensation increases, unprecedented provisions for consent and compensation that will protect members from the threat of AI, and for the first time establishes a streaming participation bonus. Our Pension & Health caps have been substantially raised, which will bring much needed value to our plans. In addition, the deal includes numerous improvements for multiple categories including outsize compensation increases for background performers, and critical contract provisions protecting diverse communities.

We have arrived at a contract that will enable SAG-AFTRA members from every category to build sustainable careers. Many thousands of performers now and into the future will benefit from this work.

Full details of the agreement will not be provided until the tentative agreement is reviewed by the
SAG-AFTRA National Board.

We also thank our union siblings -- the workers that power this industry -- for the sacrifices they have made while supporting our strike and that of the Writers Guild of America. We stand together in solidarity and will be there for you when you need us.

Thank you all for your dedication, your commitment and your solidarity throughout this strike. It is because of YOU that these improvements became possible.

In solidarity and gratitude,
Your TV/Theatrical Negotiating Committee

10/12/2023

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To Our Fellow :

It is with profound disappointment that we report the industry CEOs have walked away from the bargaining table after refusing to counter our latest offer. We have negotiated with them in good faith, despite the fact that last week they presented an offer that was, shockingly, worth less than they proposed before the strike began.

Our resolve is unwavering. Join us on picket lines and at solidarity events around the country and let your voices be heard.

One day longer. One day stronger. As long as it takes.

- Your TV/Theatrical Negotiating Committee

09/25/2023

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The WGA and AMPTP have reached a tentative agreement. This was made possible by the enduring solidarity of WGA members and extraordinary support of our union siblings who stood with us for over 146 days. More details coming after contract language is finalized.

09/07/2023

We feel so much pride for Vincent Jamal Hooper! Catch him on Broadway in the Lion King!

The Lion King will welcome Vincent Jamal Hooper as Simba beginning Tuesday, September 26. This marks his Broadway debut. Learn more about Hooper and The Lion King here!

09/07/2023

We do not accept submissions through social media. If you're interested in submitting to Collier Talent Agency, please check out our submission information at https://colliertalent.com/submission-info.htm

07/14/2023

07/06/2023

Stanley Keene - played with chilling madness by Kenneth Wayne Bradley. Watch Longmire S3E5 Saturday night at 9ET/6PT on Netflix. Join the conversation on Facebook or Twitter, using the hashtag from the poster. Please share!

06/29/2023

You're invited to attend a FREE introductory workshop with Carol Hickey at the Carol Hickey Acting Studio.

06/27/2023

Attention actors! Collier Talent's own Craig Nigh is offering a free 1 Day Zoom class! Please reach out to the information in the attached flyer if interested in taking advantage of the free offer or for ongoing classes. Space is limited. You won't want to miss out!