Preferred Network
a nexus of professionals
Join our Preferred Partner network
The Phoenix Preferred Network is a curated group of production companies, brands, agencies, creatives, and industry professionals we know, trust, and want to work with again and again.
They also know that being a part of the network, they can trust each other - when an indie filmmaker needs crew, or when a local brand needs a production company, or when talent needs new headshots or a sizzle reel - we're all in the network to share the love, and the referrals.
... and when you need talent, you know who to reach out to. Tell us what you're looking for and we'll help you find the right people from our roster.
Preferred Status. Priority Access.
value for everyone
What You Get
Whether you're casting a commercial, producing branded content, planning an event, shooting a campaign, building a production, or simply need the right person for something unexpected, Phoenix becomes a resource you can call.
Access
Get direct access to Phoenix talent and resources. See our talent database in full, and select the exact talent you want, without having to comb through dozens of submissions
Connection
Meet trusted professionals throughout the industry and build your own personal network through our shared interest in doing good work with good people.
Opportunity
Create, receive, share, and discover opportunities across the Network. Using our private member portal, you'll be able to see opportunities before anyone else does.
Leadership
Meet the Team
Ryan Rydell
founder
Anna Luster
talent partner
Cynthia Stone
talent partner
Nicolas Role
photographer
Anna Luster
public relations manager
Cynthia Stone
videographer
more than just talent
A Trusted Network Works In Every Direction
The Phoenix Preferred Network is a curated community of trusted professionals, companies, and creatives we’re confident connecting with our talent and recommending to one another. Membership is complimentary, but it isn’t automatic.
We look for people with a demonstrated history of professionalism, strong industry relationships, and a reputation for doing great work. Existing relationships with Phoenix, experience working with our talent or team, and referrals from current Network members are all strongly considered.
This isn't built just to connect companies with Phoenix talent. It's designed to connect great people with other great people across the industries we work in.
Our members include professionals and companies throughout production, entertainment, marketing, events, media, and creative services. When someone in the Network needs a photographer, production company, HMUA, studio, filmmaker, designer, venue, crew member, marketing partner, or another trusted resource, we want the Network itself to become a place to find them.
Sometimes that connection will involve Phoenix. Sometimes it won't.
That's intentional.
We believe stronger professional relationships create more opportunities for everyone involved.
A photographer might need an HMUA.
A production company needs a location.
A model needs a photographer.
An agency needs a videographer.
A producer needs crew.
A venue needs an emcee.
A brand needs a production company.
Phoenix might not make a dime from those connections, and that's okay. The network becomes valuable because good people know good people.
Connecting rising models, actors, creators, and speakers with the brands, tools, resources, and bookings to launch a successful career.
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