Brisbane, Australia · Professional Talent Agency

Open Doors.
Celebrate
Diversity. Be Seen.

A professional talent agency committed to representing diverse performers and creating opportunities within the entertainment industry.

We connect talented individuals with casting directors, filmmakers, and production companies — ensuring diverse talent has access to local and international productions.

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Who We Are

Visibility.
Representation.
Opportunity.

African Talent is a professional talent agency committed to representing diverse performers and creating opportunities within the entertainment industry.

Founded with a vision to increase visibility and representation, we work to connect talented individuals with casting directors, filmmakers, and production companies working on local productions.

We represent people from all races and cultural backgrounds, helping to match the right talent with the right production. We believe that the screen should reflect the diversity of the real world, and we are passionate about helping bring authentic representation to film, television, commercials, and other media productions.

As Australia continues to attract major international productions — including Hollywood films and global streaming projects — African Talent aims to ensure that diverse talent has access to these opportunities.

"Our mission is simple: to open doors, celebrate diversity, and help talented individuals be seen on screen."

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Ayik Chut, founder of African Talent
Our Founder

Meet Ayik Chut

Also known as Daniel · Founder of African Talent

My passion for the entertainment industry began at a very young age, while I was a young boy soldier training in Ethiopia. During that time, I experienced my first exposure to film when older soldiers brought a small television powered by a generator into our training camp. The movie being shown was Commando, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. At the time, I believed everything I saw on screen was real — and that moment left a lasting impression on me.

Later, living in Kenya and eventually settling in Australia, I came to understand the artistry and storytelling behind filmmaking. Wanting to experience the industry firsthand, I joined a talent agency and began working as an extra on film sets. From my very first experience on set, I developed a deep appreciation for the creativity, teamwork, and passion involved in film and television production.

Driven by this passion, I went on to study an Advanced Diploma of Screen and Stage Acting to further develop my understanding of performance and storytelling within the industry.

I founded African Talent with the vision of creating greater diversity, inclusion, and representation within the Australian entertainment industry. The agency was established to support African and multicultural talent by providing opportunities for aspiring performers, actors, models, and creatives to gain experience and pursue careers within film, television, and media.

African Talent is built on the belief that representation matters — that every individual deserves the opportunity to be seen, valued, and represented on screen. My goal is to continue creating pathways for diverse talent while contributing to a more inclusive and representative entertainment industry for future generations.

"Representation matters — every individual deserves the opportunity to be seen, valued, and represented on screen."

What We Stand For

Built on Three Commitments

Professionalism

We are committed to the highest standards of professionalism in everything we do — supporting our talent throughout the casting process and holding ourselves to the same standard we expect from the industry.

Respect

We strive to create a welcoming environment where individuals feel confident to pursue their goals. Every performer we represent is treated with dignity, care, and genuine investment in their success.

Community

We believe in the power of community. African Talent exists to uplift diverse voices and ensure that performers from all backgrounds have real access to the opportunities this industry has to offer.

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Local & international productions
Streaming
Hollywood & global projects
Commercials
TVC, print & digital media
All Backgrounds
Every race, every culture
What We Do

Who We Represent

Our agency represents actors, models, and background performers who are ready to contribute their talent, professionalism, and energy to productions of all sizes.

01
Actors

We represent screen and stage actors at every level — from newcomers building their careers to experienced performers ready for their next big role. We match talent to the right production for authentic, powerful storytelling.

02
Models

Our models work across print, commercial, and digital campaigns. We connect brands and productions with diverse models who bring genuine presence and cultural authenticity to every project they're part of.

03
Background Performers

Background performers are the heartbeat of every production. We represent a diverse roster of BG talent ready to bring depth, realism, and cultural richness to film, television, and streaming productions of all sizes.

04
Casting Support

We actively work with casting directors, filmmakers, and production companies to find the right talent for their projects — making the casting process smoother, faster, and more authentically diverse.

05
Commercial & Media

From television commercials to digital content, we represent talent for the full spectrum of media productions — ensuring diverse faces and voices are seen and heard in Australian and international media.

06
Artist Development

We support our talent beyond placement — guiding performers through the casting process, building confidence, and helping them present their best selves to the industry in a welcoming, encouraging environment.

Our Roster

Meet Our Talent

A glimpse of the diverse performers we represent. African Talent is actively welcoming more actors, models, and background performers from all races and cultural backgrounds — apply to join.

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Ready to Be Seen on Screen?

We support our talent throughout the casting process and strive to create a welcoming environment where individuals feel confident to pursue their goals in the entertainment industry. Whether you're an actor, model, or background performer — we want to hear from you.

Get In Touch

Let's Start a Conversation

Whether you're a performer looking to join our roster, a casting director seeking diverse talent, or a production company — we'd love to hear from you.

Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Postal Address
PO Box 84
Indooroopilly Centre
Queensland, Australia
ABN
15 006 100 936
Hours
Mon – Fri · 9am – 5pm AEST
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