TALENT SPOTLIGHT
OPEN RANGE MANAGEMENT
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f you ask Brenda Netzberger, a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, what the primary focus of the agency is, she will always answer the same: “Relationships.” And she’s spent years investing into them. “To me, the most important focus of the agency and what makes us and keeps us successful is relationships… with the talent and with the clients,” she says. Netzberger, who’s been actively involved in the industry for over 25 years, was the director/agent of Dolly Dean Network/Model and Talent Management in Baton Rouge for 12 years before taking over the company, relocating and changing the name in January 2000. She is now the sole owner and agent of Open Range Management. In her many years in the industry, her core belief has always remained the same: “I am nothing without my talent.” That defining phrase weaves itself through the goals and strategies of Open Range Management. The agency represents actors, stunt performers and models that are committed to being the best. “I love being a talent agent, the challenge
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LOUISIANA FILM & VIDEO MAGAZINE
ISSUE FOUR 2013
A few of Open Range Management’s success stories: actors Wayne Pere and Shanna Forrestall.
“I’ve lived and worked in L.A. for nearly 25 years and I have gone through my share of agents and managers, but none of them can hold a candle to Brenda. She’s extremely committed and passionate about her work and she takes a personal interest in her talent. Not only is she completely in my corner as far as ‘the business’ is concerned, but I also consider her a dear friend who is always there for me.” – Wayne Pere of finding just the right actor for the right role, and the reward of seeing my talent work,” says Netzberger. “I have many success stories throughout my career. I enjoy developing and launching local people.” Netzberger also believes in setting and keeping high standards. Choosing the best talent, developing relationships with them, and assisting with their personal and career devel-