Exclusive: Australian talent management company Ignite Elite Artists has opened a division in the UK. The first clients on the company’s books in the UK were Peter Andre and Amanda Clapham (Hollyoaks) and Ethan Dillon (Vikings).
The company is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, and was established in 2011.
The company said its UK expansion is a “natural progression” and “demonstrates Ignite’s dedication to fostering exceptional talent and facilitating unparalleled opportunities in the dynamic fields of film, television and entertainment.”
Ignite also has offices in Sydney and Los Angeles.
“We believe this expansion presents amazing opportunities for our talent,” said CEO Keira Horner, spokesperson for Ignite UK. “By uniting three major international film industries, we aim to provide unparalleled support to our artists while meeting the diverse needs of casting directors. Our ultimate goal is to enhance the careers of our talent, both locally and globally.”
Other Ignite clients include Lukas Whiting (Nautilus), Cecilia Lou (Loved Me)Annie Rose Buckley (Saving Mr. Banks), Carrie Schroeder (I’m Frankie(Zoe Sheridan)Chain of daisies), Daniel Widdowson (reef breakage)Shane Emmett (At home and outside), Laila Thacker (Wentworth)Damian Sato (Echo 8) and American producers including Adam Horner (code).
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