…where talent meets its moment
“You won’t find a more passionate team to help launch your acting career”
…the talent
Film & TV
Commercials
Voice Over
…your success is our success!
…the team
Peak Talent Management has a skilled team of agents who are dedicated to helping our clients achieve success. With more than 25 years of combined experience, we have solid connections with casting directors, producers, studios, and advertising agencies across the industry and worldwide. Our reputation is one of our greatest assets.
We proudly represent a diverse roster of talented and driven actors in film, television, commercials, and voice-over. We take pride in knowing that we support our artists with honesty and integrity.
“The best part about running an agency is watching our Actors succeed. It takes talent to make it, but it also takes a team of dedicated professionals to get your talent seen, and then to negotiate the best contract terms possible for the hard work you do!”
– The Team
Jen Paterson has a keen eye for talent, she grew up in the theatre spending hours of her youth in rehearsal halls and her summers traveling the Fringe Festivals as a stage manager. In 2000 she earned a degree in Documentary Storytelling at Capilano University. Jen went on to spend several years in the UK working in community-based content development and creation. Jen has made an impressive reputation for herself in talent development and forged strong relationships with casting directors and agents in the US and globally. Jen’s clients include multiple series regulars with: HBO, (Watchmen, Sharp Objects) NBC, (The Slap) Paramount+, (Sky-med) Disney (Peter Pan & Wendy, CBC (Bones of Crow) and Bravo (Girl Friends Guide to Divorce) as well as multiple award winning feature films.
Diane Schoemeyer is a seasoned agent and a stage-parent with hundreds of hours on sets. Diane’s broad range of experiences over two decades allows her to navigate the intricacies of film, television, and commercials with finesse. She provides invaluable support and guidance to clients, ensuring they can navigate the demands of the industry with confidence. Diane’s connections in the industry include Canada, the U.S. and Australia. Diane’s clients include series regulars with: Netflix (Scaredy Cats) and Hallmark (When
Calls the Heart), heavily recurring talent with Netflix (My Life with The Walter Boys, Babysitters Club) and PARAMOUNT (Home Before Dark) . Multiple Guest Star roles across many networks, and many supporting lead roles for TV movies with Hallmark and Lifetime. She’s had talent in supporting lead roles with NETFLIX (The Perfection), PARAMOUNT (Sonic & Sonic 2) as well as Lead and Supporting bookings on Independent Features. She has multiple clients on international ad campaigns for high profile brands such as Nexus, Subaru, Dupixent, Nintendo, Abryvso, Huggies, Pampers, Marriot, Coca Cola, FedEx, Colgate, Tylenol and many more.
Melissa McGihon began her career in the entertainment industry as an actor, training at the prestigious Circle in the Square Theatre School in New York City. With over 15 years of experience in film and television, Melissa transitioned from performing to talent representation. She initially worked under Jen before embracing a full-time career as a talent agent, specializing in nurturing young actors in the industry. As both an experienced industry professional and a mom to three talented children, Melissa brings a unique and empathetic perspective to her work. Her deep understanding of the actor’s craft and the challenges of balancing family life allows her to provide personalized guidance and support to her clients. Melissa’s roster boasts actors featured in global ad campaigns and on acclaimed projects, including Netflix hits (Avatar: The Last Airbender, Virgin River, The Recruit), CBC’s Allegiance, Hallmark classics (Christmas with the Singhs, We Three Kings), Great American Family’s Home Sweet Christmas, and Vertical Entertainment’s Winner.