Business Details
38 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Talent Representation in Scottsdale
Founded in 1988 by industry veteran Ruth M. Leighton, Leighton Agency has established itself as Arizona's premier talent representation firm. With over four decades of combined experience, our agency specializes in connecting clients with actors, models, and voice-over talent for national and local campaigns. We maintain SAG-AFTRA franchising and have represented talent in thousands of projects, including major brands like Coca-Cola, Ford, and Walmart. Our commitment to integrity and personalized service has fostered long-term relationships with both talent and clients.We offer comprehensive representation across print, film, television, and industrial productions. Our Scottsdale-based team maintains deep industry connections and a rigorous approach to talent development. Through our proprietary talent search engine and exclusive Live Moments feature, we provide clients with innovative tools to discover and evaluate potential talent. Our track record includes successful placements in over 300 national commercials and 20 theatrical projects, demonstrating our expertise in both commercial and artistic endeavors.
Services
Acting Representation
Commercial Print Modeling
Voice-Over Talent
Talent Management
Model Representation
Commercial Casting
Theatrical Representation
Industrial Film Casting
Talent Submission Services
Client Roster Access
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We maintain SAG-AFTRA franchising and industry licensing compliance
- Our founder has 40+ years of continuous industry experience
- We represent over 500 Arizona-based talent professionals
- We've secured placements in 300+ national commercial campaigns
- We offer proprietary talent search technology with Live Moments
Associations and certifications
- SAG-AFTRA
What people say
Integrity and professionalism
Decades of experience
Exceptional client service
High-quality talent
Personalized approach
Services
Acting Representation
We provide professional acting representation for film, television, and theatrical productions. Our talent has appeared in national commercials, TV series, and feature films. Clients gain access to trained performers with diverse experience across multiple genres and production formats.
Commercial Print Modeling
Our agency represents commercial print models for advertising campaigns, catalog work, and editorial shoots. We offer diverse talent meeting industry standards while emphasizing professional presentation and client-specific requirements for both local and national projects.
Voice-Over Talent
We represent voice-over professionals for commercial, industrial, and entertainment applications. Our talent delivers clear, engaging performances for advertisements, audiobooks, and multimedia projects with technical proficiency and creative versatility.
Talent Management
Our agency offers comprehensive career management for entertainment professionals. Services include contract negotiation, audition preparation, and industry networking opportunities. We maintain long-term relationships with talent, supporting career growth through strategic placement and professional development.
Client Roster Access
Clients receive exclusive access to our proprietary talent search engine with advanced filtering options. This platform enables efficient talent discovery through customizable criteria including special skills, physical attributes, and professional experience for streamlined casting decisions.
People
Ruth M. Leighton
Founder & Managing Director
With 40+ years in the industry, Ruth founded Leighton Agency in 1988 after establishing relationships with international fashion houses. She serves on Arizona's Industrial Commission board and maintains SAG-AFTRA franchising while personally overseeing client and talent relationships.
Questions
What types of talent do you represent?
We represent actors, commercial print models, and voice-over talent across all age groups including children, adults, and families for both local and national projects.
How can clients access your talent roster?
Industry professionals can access our full talent database through our proprietary search engine by contacting Ruth Leighton directly for login credentials.
What distinguishes your agency from competitors?
We combine SAG-AFTRA franchising with personalized service, maintaining long-term relationships with both talent and clients while offering innovative casting tools like Live Moments.
How do talent submit applications?
Aspiring talent can submit headshots, resumes, and demo reels via email to our submissions portal with specific format requirements for different talent categories.
What geographic areas do you serve?
While based in Scottsdale, Arizona, we represent talent for national campaigns and have placed Arizona-based professionals in projects across the United States.
What industry experience do you have?
Since 1988, we've worked on thousands of projects including national commercials for Fortune 500 companies and theatrical productions distributed internationally.
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