History of CFT

Central Florida Talent (CFT), founded by Marya Pemberton, began as an Extras Agency in 1994. Since then, it has grown into a SAG-franchised, full service talent agency, representing actors, models, and voice over talent. Taking over in 2001, Arianne Pemberton saw new growth for CFT and expanded the agency into the markets of LA and NYC. She prepped and developed exclusive talent in order to promote them in areas outside of Florida. Her exclusive models, having been placed among such NYC agencies as Click, DNA, and Eon, are currently enjoying successful careers. She personally took her most dedicated and talented actors/actresses to LA, where she opened an agency that has since merged with One Management. Both Marya and Arianne remain on the Advisory Board of CFT.

As a direct result of expansion into LA, CFT needed a local leader with experience, enthusiasm, and knowledge of the industry. A former model and agent at CFT, Jacqueline Hazen, became the new owner in 2005. Along with her team, Jacqueline continues the legacy of CFT, growing with the industry and taking it to revolutionary and exciting places.