Over the past 30 years we have developed strong professional relationships with the best in the acting and modeling industry. We have included references from one of the best talent agencies in show business and one of the top casting directors to have ever worked in showbiz. We take great pride in our reputation and are honored to be so highly recommended by peers in the acting and modeling industry.

CoLee Viedelle-Smith
Executive VP in Charge of Development
American Film Studios

"Phyllis, whom I met over twenty years ago, is highly respected in the industry not only as a consultant to many parents but also other professional people in the industry such as agents, casting directors, producers, etc. She has a great eye to discover new talent and helps to bring out their creativity and develops their natural assets. I have always admired Phyllis' determination to overcome any obstacles she has encountered as a single mom with three children just starting out in the business which has led her to become a very successful business woman helping thousands of children reach their potential and develop their strengths in this very competitive industry. I would highly recommend her services to any parent starting out in the business."

Ms. Viedelle-Smith is an accomplished writer, dynamic talent agent and kiddie manager, and well-rounded development executive.

Under her pen name, Viedelle Smith, CoLee wrote a 6 hour action packed, adventure love story set in the 1770's to 1800 for a television mini, titled, JO co-written with fellow Australian, Frank Shields. More recently, she herself has developed this epic period-piece into a novel, now titled, JO - An American Woman - with a further completed manuscript developed for a full length major motion picture.

Other manuscripts include an Australian romantic drama, based on a true story and set in the Australian red desert during the 1920's, titled, The CAUL of MOijAN; a teenager's romantic comedy, Double Vision and several more. Her other novels include a metaphysical faerie tale featuring Australian bush animals, I, and the Mariner, with six more sequel stories to follow on, and a young-children's short story, Dinky, Blinky and Boink.

CoLee has worked extensively with young actors in Australia and the United States as a top Talent Agent and Manager in the Entertainment Industry. She started the Herb Tannen & Associates Children's Department, in Hollywood, California, and for 18 years guided and oversaw the development of future young stars including, Drew Barrymore; Sydney Penney; Dana Plato; Giovanni Ribisi; Heather O'Rourke; Valerie Bertinelli; Barret Oliver; Peter Billingsly & Ian Petrella; Alison Sweeney; and, Soleil Moon Frye to name a few. She later developed a strategic alliance with Ann Steele and Jean Niederlitz of, Niederlitz & Steele Management, NYC, which gave her far reaching influence on both coasts. CoLee's children's division of Tannen's well respected Agency soon grew to include 4 full time agents, a strong administration staff and a great reputation in the industry.

CoLee has worked in association with every major studio and network in the entertainment industry from Disney and Sony, to CBS and TNT, and all the stops in between, having supplied talent, consulting their young careers and written work for their development.

Pamela Campus
Hollywood/Los Angeles Casting Director

"After knowing Phyllis as a consultant for over 25 years, I would highly recommend her to any parents trying to break into show business with children. In my opinion, she has an exceptional eye for great talent and has proven this by placing thousands of outstanding and talented children with some of the most reputable and respected agents in the Hollywood and Los Angeles areas. It is certainly an asset for parents to take Phyllis' guidance and direction."

Pamela has cast many feature films and over 2500 commercials such as Mattel, Burger King, McDonald's, and Kellogg's for major ad agencies. Pamela was one of the first, established casting directors in the industry to initiate personal commercial workshops for children as well as adults. She is very well-respected in the show business industry and many of her students have become very successful in the industry because of her experience, knowledge and her professional style of training. Pamela is featured in M.K. Lewis' book, "Your Film Acting Career" along with several others, and has appeared on numerous talk shows including CBS-TV and in major magazine articles. 

JODY ALEXANDER
Kazarian, Spencer and Associates (Talent Agency, Studio City, California)
"I have known Phyllis for well over 30 years. First, as a hardworking parent who drove her children to auditions, always making sure that they were happy, well prepared and on-time for every project. Second, as a caring and dedicated professional who felt there was a need to impart important information about children in the industry to novices. As a consultant she has been able to provide guidance and support to many while at the same time steering them away from the "potholes" on the sometimes rocky road to success. As a manager she has helped to place some very talented young actors with many thriving agencies including KSA. Phyllis has always been helpful and kindhearted. She approaches each new project and venture with the same enthusiasm that she did when I first met her over 30 years ago."

Jody Alexander has had over twenty five years of experience in the entertainment industry. She graduated with honors from the noted California State University at Northridge with a Theatre Arts major. Ms. Alexander started work immediately after college in a talent agency where she specialized in adult commercial representation. Her next position was as an associate at one of the busiest commercial (and occasionally theatrical) casting offices in the country. Many an ambitious actor passed through this office on the way to becoming a celebrity, including Michael J. Fox, Rita Wilson (Mrs. Tom Hanks) and Heather Locklear. Jody's keen eye for talent was further developed through selecting and auditioning some of the best talent in Hollywood. Later, she returned to talent agenting specializing in "Young People". For the last 17 years she has worked in this area to initially establish and now to expand the Young People's department at K.S.A. She has discovered and helped to establish the careers of young actors such as Elijah Wood, Jonathan Taylor Thomas and Efren (Pedro in Napoleon Dynamite) Ramirez. Her expertise was displayed in interviews in the Hollywood Reporter, L.A. Times and numerous how-to books and tapes as well as appearances on CNN and 20/20. Jody Alexander is delighted to be a well respected expert in an industry she truly loves.

BONNIE VENTIS
Kazarian, Spencer and Associates (Talent Agency, Studio City, California)
"When I first met Phyllis our relationship was one of agent/client as I represented her children. Phyllis knew how to work with an agent to bring the best opportunities to her children. In fact her children were so successful Phyllis decided to share her expertise and opened "Kids Hollywood". Her professionalism, ability to recognize talent and organizational skills brought many, many children into the limelight. She is a delight to work with and never loses her wonderful sense of humor." 

Bonnies' career in the entertainment industry spans more than twenty five years. A drama major in college, she developed an affinity for the theatre and a love and respect for actors. Her position as a company manager/ lighting designer for a renown dinner theatre company led her to being hired as an agent for a large talent agency. As a young agent Bonnie's client list included Drew Barrymore, Corey Feldman, Adam Rich & Dana Plato to name a few. Bonnie was then given the opportunity to establish her own department at a premier agency, currently known as Kazarian, Spencer and Associates. She continued to excel, finding and developing new talent such as Elijah Wood, and Jonathan Taylor Thomas. 

The talent roster of a children's agent is always growing and changing. Currently Bonnie is proud to represent actors who are series regulars on HBO's new series, "Big Love". New NBC and ABC shows "Thick And Thin, and "Sons & Daughters". Her clients lend their voices to "Rocket Power", "Fatherhood", "Shuriken School" and "Handy Manny". Her clients are contract players on soap operas and have recurring roles on "CSI", "CSI: Miami", "Unfabulous" , " Arrested Development", "Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide", "My Name Is Earl" and "The Shield" . On the big screen her clients can be seen in the popular films, "Napoleon Dynamite"(Pedro), " Sky High", "Fun With Dick And Jane", "Click", and "Meet The Fockers". Many of them are in your home every evening on television guest starring roles as well as television commercials.

Bonnie certainly deserves her outstanding reputation for finding and developing new talent. Her expertise in building a career for young actors has been sought by many. 

Bonnie has been interviewed by and quoted in The Hollywood Reporter, Backstage West, The Los Angeles Times, and Premier Magazine, as well as many regional publications and "How TO" books. She has also been interviewed on camera for such prestigious television shows as 20/20, CNN, CBS News, VH-1 and E!.

She is considered by many as an expert with a heart.

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