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 Who We Are:
We are a Utah-based Talent Agency, specializing in representation of Actors, Models, Voice Over Talent, and Extras. We have been working in this Utah industry for over 9 years providing straightforward, ethical contact with our clients and talent. We are proud that Knightstar Talent Management has a good name in this industry.
What Makes Us Different:
We don't believe in people paying several hundreds of dollars a year to be on an agency website, thousands of dollars to take acting/modeling classes, or giving false promises. There is no agency fee to be represented as an Actor, VO Talent, or Model. However, we do believe in Talent investing in their own careers by bettering themselves. We provide down-to-earth and personal respresentation as we book Talent for each project. As an independent agency with a good reputation, we can book talent for all projects in Utah and the surrounding states.
Why Talent Choose Us:
We work the hardest for you and charge the lowest fees. We do this by limiting the amount of overhead we have to keep things affordable for all of us. As a Talent or Extra, you are listed on our website when you join, with access to change your profile whenever you wish. We provide up-to-the-minute updates, casting calls, and agency news for your convenience. We are passionate about helping Actors, Models, Voice Over Talent, and Extras excel in this industry.
Trevor Snarr, Actor - "Napoleon Dynamite," Disney's: "Minutemen," & "Dadnapped"
"Liz Knight has been a great agent to work with for the past 4 years. She definitely goes the extra mile for her talent! She is always updating her talent with respect to auditions, acting classes and how to market yourself to better further your career. Very professional and fun to work with at the same time. You get the best of both worlds when working with Knightstar Talent."
Carolyn Lundberg - Actor, Model, Voice Talent, Host (Winder Dairy, Living Scriptures)
"After working in the industry with several agencies, I feel so lucky to be represented by Knightstar. They truly give personal attention that has propelled my career. You're not just treated like a number, you get real one-on-one time with the person at the top. Liz goes the extra mile to help you develop as a marketable actor. She's all about getting her talent real work, not just churning people for classes or sign-up fees. And when you need a bulldog in your corner to take care of you, Knightstar gets the job done!"
Chris Gann - LA & UT Actor, Host, Model, Stunt double - www.chrisgann.net
"I came to Utah after working in entertainment for the past 12 years in Hollywood. I needed an agent who understood my travel schedule and who would get to know me and my specific talents. After meeting with all the top agents (including Knightstar) in the Salt Lake area, I chose Knightstar. Liz Knight showed me a passion for the entertainment industry that I have not seen in years working in LA. She is honest, hard working, and dedicated to her talent. We started working right away and all the clients that I worked with mentioned how much they enjoyed working with Liz. I only wish there were agents like Knightstar in Hollywood. Thanks Liz"
Why Clients Choose Us:
We offer prompt attention to your casting needs. We are honest. We provide what we say we can provide. We screen Talent and only represent quality individuals. We have a great variety of Talent to offer, non-union and union. We do our best to ensure that our Talent are professional and perform the job well. We send the right type of Talent for the right role. We cater to most budget levels. Our level of efficiency, catering to your specific requirements, results in a smooth and flawless production with the right, professional Talent. We represent strong actors that travel back and forth from the LA and SLC markets for projects. We also provide Extras Casting for corporate projects and can assist with Extras for Film/TV projects as well. We love helping you make every project a success!
Curtis J. Morley - VP Interactive Development, Agilix & Founder/Owner of MediaRain/MusicRain
"I really enjoy working with Liz. She is a fantastic person and always delivers. She has a talent of finding good talent. I have worked with her on three interactive web video projects. Liz provided the talent that we needed and managed her actors very well.
She is very professional and organized. One thing that you can expect from Liz is that she will return calls and emails almost instantly. She is a pleasure to work with and I plan on doing much more with her. I highly recommend her services."
Top Qualities: Personable, On Time, High Integrity
Michael Flynn - Owner/Producer - Locked Pictures, LLC & The Actors Workshop (Producer - "The Best Two Years")
"About Liz Knight. I wish I could choose more than just three attributes. I had an idea for a workshop I wanted to do. But ideas are common. What is uncommon is to find someone who can help the idea become reality. That's Liz. She was great. Organized. Energetic. Knowledgeable. She took my idea, added to it, and ran with it. Many, many thanks to a great talent. Michael - The Actors Workshop."
Top Qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative
Brad Staker - Staker Ventures, Inc. TV series pilot, "The Connector"
"Liz really knows her business and seems to keep things running like a swiss watch! I would recommend her to anyone. Very professional."
Top Qualities: Personable, Expert, On Time
Get to know our staff:
 Hi, I'm Liz Knight, Agency Director and owner of KnightStar Talent Mgmt. I have been in this business for over 9 years as a Talent Scout, Agent, Extras Coordinator, and Agency Director. We started Knightstar 3.5 years ago and have secured quite a competitive place in the Utah market. We represent Actors, Voiceover Talent, Models, and Extras. I grew up just outside of Detroit, then went to BYU, Dallas, Florida, and back to Utah again. Tony and I also have a 5-year-old son so we understand how to work with children and families. I have a passion for singing and music, as well as the film and television industry. Tony and I also write and produce. I love helping people progress with their acting or modeling careers or just have fun as background extras. It's very rewarding to see someone so happy- making great money doing something they love. One of the most exciting parts of doing this is telling my Talent that they were chosen for callbacks, roles, and more bookings! We especially love going to our Actor's movie premieres! Look forward to working with you!
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 Hello, I'm Tony Knight, Finance Director and Talent Scout. When we started this business we did so with the intent of creating a safe haven for Talent in an industry where agencies can sometimes be the biggest impediment to a career! We pride ourselves on being honest and upfront with all of our Talent, and keeping them focused on the important things - training, auditions, and paid bookings! I have been acting myself now for about 4 years. I also serve the agency by handling its finances, using my Masters in Public Administration as a tool to keep us financially streamlined. I am from Florida, but love to live here in Utah. I love the good things the film and television industry can do. We look forward to working with you!
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 Anne Sward Hansen, Acting Coach/Instructor. 25 years of professional experience in television, film and stage: 14 years as "Lyla Perreti" on CBS's "As The World Turns"; NYC acting coach & television coach for Warner Brothers; currently the film acting instructor at BYU: holds a B.S. and M.A. degrees in Theatre Arts and has been acclaimed for her holistic approach in teaching film techniques. She has professional experience in the New York, LA, Miami, and Utah markets. (IMDB Resume)
Ms. Sward is also the current Utah Vice President of the Screen Actors Guild (after being President for years) and has a touch stone to the latest national and local industry issues. Anne Sward Hansen teaches acting classes in Salt Lake City, Provo at East Bay Studios, and Highland. She is a fabulous teacher with much insight.
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 Danna Lee Ballard, Modeling Instructor/International Scout. Liz Knight and another Agent scouted her at a dance studio at the age of 12! With a resume including numerous high fashion magazine covers and campaigns, Danna Ballard has dominated the fashion markets of over 12 countries during her 7 year career as a model. She has worked the runways of New York, Paris, Milan, LA, Las Vegas, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Barcelona, Sao Paulo and Berlin. She has worked with the top name photographers in the world and has had her face on billboards, buses, magazine covers, magazine editorials, and TV commercials. She was named one of the Top 100 Models in 2005 and labeled the "Best in the West" by Hint Magazine. She is known for her extreme professionalism, mastery of model movement, her runway perfection, as well as her fun bubbly personality! You might recognize her as the face for Chanel cosmetics as well as other international fashion campaigns. Originally from Utah valley, Danna started her career at 12 years old when she traveled to Tokyo and hasn't stopped since. She has a passion for photography and fashion and loves to spend her vacation time at home in Utah hiking the mountains and swimming. She has instructed model movement classes in New York and Las Vegas for the past couple years and loves dedicating her time to helping young aspiring models to be given the same opportunities she has been blessed with. Her goal is to help aspiring models make the best of their talents and help put Utah on the map for its beautiful girls!!! When Danna Lee is in town, she is represented by KnightStar. To view the largest online collection of her portfolio, http://www.fashionmodeldirectory.com/models/danna+lee_ballard/photos/
Right now she is currently in New Zealand and just finished the fall Abercrombie & Fitch Fall 09 campaign.
However, she is in town from time to time teaching modeling workshops. We are so excited to work with her and have KnightStar's models who are serious about modeling know all of the crucial tips that Danna can offer.
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 Curt Hawkins, Voice Acting Coach. Curt Hawkins is a nationally recognized voice actor, having helped McDonald's, Blockbuster Video, Wal-Mart and others with successful marketing campaigns utilizing his ‘instrument’. With thousands of hours of industrial narration to his credit, he feels as though he is just getting warmed up. His eleven year relationship with education giant Pitsco Inc., based in Pittsburg, Kansas has validated Curt as an accomplished on-camera actor, as well. Curt has a professional recording studio located in his home where quality is equal to or exceeds rival commercial studios. Curt is also a voice acting coach, relaying his expertise to students with just the right knack to bring out superlative results in aspiring voice talent. Once students are ready to enter this demanding field, Curt writes, produces, and directs a nationally sounding demo that has potential clients believing the student is a seasoned veteran. Please visit http://www.curthawkins.com for more info-be sure to mention that Knightstar referred you! Knightstar is so happy to have Curt as our Voice Acting Coach and also one of our Voice Talent!
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 Michael Flynn, Acting Instructor. Michael Flynn is an amazing Actor, Producer, Director, and Acting Instructor! Knightstar loves working with him. Some of the films he has acted in: Halloween Town High, The Best Two Years, The Core II, Blank Slate, The Dance, Home of Our Own, Desperate Hours, Matlock, Moonlighting, Touched by an Angel, Everwood, Promised Land, Walker Texas Ranger, Crossroads, The Man with Three Wives, Bitter Markings, Unforgiveable, The President’s Child, Evil in Clear River, The Executioner’s Song, Stranger on My Land, A Hobo’s Christmas, A More Perfect Union, Nothing Lasts Forever, Friends for Life, Heber Holiday, The Last Sin Eater, Edge of America, Halloween 4, and many others. (IMDB Resume)
Producer: His first project was The Best Two Years, which has proven to be a resounding hit in the niche market of LDS films. Other producing credits include The Dance, Heber Holiday and Friends for Life. He and his current partner, Shelley Bingham-Husk, have several projects in the works. That is one of the reasons they started The Actors Workshop: premiere acting classes for Actors who are looking to increase their skills and booking ratios. They are also looking for new faces to appear in upcoming projects. Michael has taught acting for many years, mostly in Salt Lake City. He is pleased to open The Actors Workshop and give aspiring and experienced actors an opportunity to work and study locally. To learn more and register for his upcoming classes: www.theactorsworkshop.biz
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 Natalie Sterling, Executive Assistant. Hi, I'm Natalie Sterling, the fearless assistant here at Knightstar. I just graduated from BYU in Public Relations and I am loving it. I grew up in Las Vegas but moved up to Provo for school, where I met my wonderful husband. I love working with Liz and Tony and our awesome Talent. Knightstar is a great agency to be a part of and I look forward to working with you!
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