BGT Actors Models & Talent is New Zealand’s leading film and TV talent agency established in 1998 by actress, accent coach, and former-casting director Sarah Valentine. When Lord of the Rings fever hit New Zealand, Sarah recruited over 300 extras in preparation. The agency she always wanted to start, to help other people's dreams come true, was then formed as Background Talent. In 2015 a name ‘tweak’ to BGT heralded the new face of a highly regarded agency with unsurpassed reputation to encompass the three divisions of Actors, Models and Talent/extras. Based in the thriving hub of New Lynn, West Auckland, BGT pride ourselves on a professional, ethical, friendly and attentive approach to talent casting. We supply talent for local and overseas TV series, short and feature films, music videos, documentaries and TV commercials for the national and international markets. If it’s shot in New Zealand, we usually have someone, somewhere being something. BGT represent a diverse and multicultural range of talent from all ages and all walks of life who choose to do this work for a variety of reasons. You may have always dreamt of seeing yourself on the big, or little, screen and wondered how to get amongst the action. Whether you are passionate about the arts, unemployed, in search of some better work stories, a student wanting to supplement your allowance, an aspiring actor wanting some valuable on set experience, a retiree wanting a hobby that pays, or a more experienced actor seeking representation… Whatever the reason, we would love to hear from you and introduce you to the world of being a BGT talent. When casting your next production, from a single individual to a crowd scene of 300 plus, BGT can supply your needs anywhere in New Zealand. BGT ACTORS MODELS AND TALENT - It's the best second job in the world!