Eris Talent Agency Expands Small Drama Representation
Exclusive: Eris Talent Agency is expanding its presence in the world of vertical content, with the launch of a dedicated division representing talent in the small drama space.
The agency formalized its vertical division last year with three dedicated agents and a roster of about 75 vertical representatives. It is now adding writers, producers and directors who specialize in vertical content (designed for viewing on mobile devices).
“We’ve been working with actors in verticals for the past three years, and we’re watching the space grow and evolve. We’re seeing more and more big companies joining. We’ve been following the trends closely and really understanding the market,” said agency co-founder Tina Randolph Kontogenes, who works on the development side of the division and serves as a bridge for Eris Entertainment. “It made sense to add other designs to this vertical section.”
The department is led by Agents Anita Vasquez McCorn and Tarina Woods, and Contogenis, who all work in the theatrical field as well.
The agency says the department works differently from traditional theater departments. While operating as its own entity, talent signed to the vertical division can take advantage of theatrical or commercial opportunities as they arise. “Our vertical stars really work in both traditional and vertical spaces,” McCorn explained.
The roster includes three regions: approximately 75 experienced vertical representatives; Vertical writers who actively work with platforms on projects; And top producers and directors in this field. “This is a completely different space, and you have to learn how to do it,” Woods said of vertical writing. “It’s not easy to hit every one and a half to two minutes.”
Additionally, in collaboration with its sister company, Eris Entertainment, the agency is developing original in-house projects, with a roster of five to seven full-length segments.
“We don’t just send our clients to do projects, we create them,” Kontogenes said.
The agency says it works closely with an extensive network of casting directors and producers in the industry, giving its roster direct access to high-quality opportunities.
“From talent representation to writer development to production partnerships, we are present at every level of the vertical content ecosystem,” Kontogenes said.
Eris Talent Agency is a full-service talent agency representing actors, writers, producers and directors across traditional and emerging media formats.