A New York-based boutique talent management and production company.
Championing artists in film, television, and theatre.
With our attention to detail, established relationships with key industry players, and passion for supporting actors and content creators, we provide top notch guidance to help clients navigate the ever-changing entertainment industry. Our small roster allows us to work very closely with talent, tailor our services to their specific aspirations, and be better advocates for them.
We bring integrity, compassion, and openness to every relationship — with our clients, other members of their teams, casting directors, and productions.
About Us
Derek Hersey (he/him) formed Hersey Entertainment in 2022, transitioning to talent management and producing after more than a decade in the entertainment industry, including eight years in casting.
Previously, Derek was an associate casting director at Kromer Casting, collaborating with Emmy winner Christine Kromer on television series including RUSSIAN DOLL (Netflix), POKER FACE (Peacock), QUEER AS FOLK (Peacock), THE WALKING DEAD: DEAD CITY (AMC), THE CHANGELING (Apple TV+), MIKE (Hulu), RAISING DION (Netflix), POWER (Starz), POWER BOOK II: GHOST (Starz), and THE I-LAND (Netflix), as well as films including FEAR THE NIGHT, FIRST ONE IN, and the upcoming FIRST TIME FEMALE DIRECTOR. Prior to that, Derek was an associate casting director with Rob Decina, working on multiple seasons of SHADES OF BLUE (NBC) and INSATIABLE (Netflix), many pilots for The CW, and the film GREYHOUND (Apple TV+). Additional credits include GOSSIP GIRL (HBO Max) with casting director Cassandra Kulukundis and THE COMEDIAN with casting director Amanda Mackey. Derek got his start in the industry assisting theatre director Jeff Calhoun for several years, working on NEWSIES (Broadway & National Tour), JEKYLL & HYDE (Broadway Revival & National Tour), 9 TO 5 (UK Tour), and various regional theatre productions and developmental projects.
Derek is passionate about supporting and guiding emerging and established artists in film, television, and theatre, especially those from historically underrepresented communities.
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SUBMISSIONS
Please send your materials (headshot, resume, and demo reel/clips) to submissions@herseyent.com.