Ozark Talent Bank - The OTB

03/17/2025

Our girl Casey lands another NYC Billboard! Macy's Time Square! She always makes us proud!

03/17/2025

A fresh introduction for those who don't know me professionally. I do need to update some of these success stories! The kids have been ON FIRE! - Kim ;)

Kim Pease has been in the Film and Entertainment Industry for over 35 years. During that time, she has not only cultivated a successful career and established herself as an industry leader but has also inspired and nurtured the careers of countless others, many of whom have gone on to achieve their own success, including working on Academy and Emmy Award-winning projects. She is an award-winning development coach, talent agent, casting director, and a highly sought-after, multi-published makeup artist. Over the years, Kim has cast, crewed, and collaborated with filmmakers on hundreds of local and national productions and has helped place thousands of actors in film and video projects. Her contributions have extended to serving on numerous boards and committees, including Women In Film Arkansas, NWA Fashion Week, Arkansas Movie Makers Organization, Fayetteville Film Fest (formerly Offshoot), Bentonville Film Festival, and other national talent organizations.

Kim began her journey in the industry as a makeup artist. Her first film projects included “Steel Magnolias” with Julia Roberts, Sally Field, and Dolly Parton. Additional early projects featured Chevy Chase, Paul Newman, Liam Neeson, James Spader, and others. She has also been a Featured Makeup Artist and Guest Judge for an “America’s Next Top Model” event and worked on outtakes for the “MTV Music Awards.” She continues her work as a professional makeup artist in film and fashion, earning numerous accolades and publications while collaborating with Academy Award and Grammy-winning artists. Kim is also the founder of Gobsmack’d Cosmetics, a professional cosmetics line designed for industry use, and co-leads a Makeup Artist Training and Apprenticeship Program with her former student and Official Oscar Certificate-winning Makeup Artist, Haley Coates Beaven.

Alumni of her program and talent from her agency, **FIA Worldwide Entertainment Agency**, have appeared in blockbuster films directed by Quentin Tarantino, Ron Howard, Clint Eastwood, and more, starring alongside Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Shailene Woodley, Naomi Watts, Jessica Biel, and Tom Hiddleston. Her actors frequently appear on hit TV shows like “The Walking Dead” and “This Is Us,” as well as in national and international ads for brands such as Dove, Clairol, Blue Cross, Snapchat, and Google. Her models have graced billboards across the country and walked runways at LA, NY, Dallas, and Atlanta Fashion Weeks, collaborated with prominent designers, & worked in campaigns for Fenty, Benefit Cosmetics, and Balenciaga, and have can be seen in publications including *Italian Vogue*, *Paper*, *Nylon*, and *Glamour*.

Her latest passion project is the newly established **Ozark Talent Bank (OTB)**, a community-based resource and training center supporting the Film, Fashion, and Entertainment Industry. The OTB offers a comprehensive range of services, including Casting, Crew & Support Services, Location Scouting, a Makeup Artist Team & Training Program, Nationally Awarded Talent Development & Educational Workshops (such as Acting and Modeling Classes), Major Market Placement Opportunities, Portfolio Development, Headshots, In-house Talent Agency & Management Company, Imaging/Branding Services, Actor Web and Reel Development, and Vocal Coaching. Recently, we have also partnered with Emmy Winning Content Creator Hale Media to establish an in-house Production Company, further enhancing the breadth of services available.

Kim continues to work full-time in the industry from Northwest Arkansas expanding into national markets. Her ultimate goal is to continue bringing meaningful opportunities to her community, foster industry growth with relevant information and training, and help filmmakers, actors, and models realize their dreams and visions—whether locally, regionally, or internationally.

03/17/2025

Spring is in the air and it's a new season for production! Several big budget films are on the way to NWA, new Fashion projects and casting calls are popping up everywhere! Spring classes for actors, models, makeup artists, and filmmakers are kicking off next month! ITS TIME TO UPDATE YOUR HEADSHOTS, REELS, & PORTFOLIOS!! Hit us up. Learn more about us at www.ozarktalentbank.com

Ways to stay IN THE KNOW-
Ozark Talent Bank - The OTB for official posts
OTB Ozark Talent Bank group for on the fly opportunities and updates
FIA Worldwide Entertainment Agency for talent agency related news (updates and announcements coming soon)
Hale Media Production for production related news

And watch for new issues of OTB Film & Fashion Magazine at
https://www.ozarktalentbank.com/otbmag

Ozark Talent Bank is a community-focused resource and development agency offering guidance and mentorship from industry leaders through hands-on experience and training. Whether you're a beginner or career-focused individual in the film acting and modeling industry, we strive to create a supportive....

03/17/2025

Openings this week!

03/17/2025

Haute Couture Shoot! Model Search

11/18/2024

WE'VE BEEN NOMINATED! Please take a second and VOTE for us as your BEST OF THE BEST along with our sister companies Karaoke Madness DJ & Entertainment Services and Hale Media Production ! You can vote every day!! Go to www.votebestnwa.com NOW. THANK YOU!!

10/24/2024

3rd shoot this week! Such beauties!

10/23/2024

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10/23/2024

Ashley was KILLING IT in class this week!

10/23/2024

On set today with some beautiful actors! Ashleigh doing a great job as mua as usual. ;)

10/21/2024

New casting in today. Follow instructions to submit

New casting in today. Sorry. No time for a poster. Female 30 - 45 years old. Non- speaking lines. Paid role. Commercial shoot in NWA. Please send recent headshot to our fb messenger.

10/21/2024

What an exciting table read last night! We have something fun and spectacular in the works!

10/17/2024

Join us Sunday!

10/16/2024

Check out our girl Ashleigh Rainey name in the credits of UNHOLY SONG which had its premiere in LA last night!

10/13/2024

OTB Model Faith after the BBB runway show at then OTB Creative Studio. Styled by

10/12/2024

Impromptu Singer/Songwriter Session at OTB Creative Studio with Rainey and Media Production

10/10/2024

How can we not LOVE this photo of OTB Student Bella at our recent Y2k Shoot??!! Photo by JMD FOTO Msg us to sign up for our next shoot!

10/09/2024

New Student Sierra finding her "S" Curve !