NOVA Talent Group

Where Stars Begin to Shine

About NOVA Talent Group
NOVA Talent Group is a leading boutique Talent Management Company that specializes in representing Clients for Film, Television, Commercials, Voiceover, Stage, Unscripted and Social Media Branding. Our mission is to discover and nurture the potential in each Client, helping them to shine in the Entertainment Industry. Founded in 2018 by Eric Pirooz, NOVA continues to be a light in Hollywood helping Clients reach their full potential.

Total Career Guidance

We offer Total Career Guidance to our Clients. Whether you are developmental or you have Series Regular credits on your resume, we will work with you to strategize the best way to take your career to the next level. We help you streamline your efforts to produce results as fast as possible.

Agent Placement

We believe in building teams. The more people on the team, the more eyes on the prize and the better chances of getting you results. We work with our Clients to secure Agency Representation from reputable Agencies. Whether you want to focus on one Category, like Voiceover, or you want to explore all Categories (Film/TV, On Camera Commercial, Voiceover, Stage, Unscripted, etc.) we will help build a team that is focused on your success and has your back!

Film and TV Representation

We provide comprehensive representation for Clients helping them secure opportunities in the Entertainment Industry. Not only do we connect our Clients with Agents, we also submit and pitch to Casting Offices & Brands ourselves. This ensures you get as many opportunities as possible.

Eric Pirooz

Founder & CEO

Eric Pirooz is the Founder & CEO of the team, providing vision, leadership, and direction to drive the company's growth and success. Eric got his start in Entertainment by being an actor first, earning his BA in Theatre from The University of Texas at Austin. Transferring to the business side, he worked as the Executive Asst to the Senior VP & Head of Voiceover at Innovative Artists. Next, he was Junior Manager at WOS Group Entertainment, eventually becoming full Partner. In 2018 he decided it was time to start his own business and he founded NOVA.

Raphael Dorval

Manager

Raphael is a seasoned entertainment professional with an extensive background in Casting, TV Production, and Talent Development. His career began as an actor before transitioning into production. Over the years, Raphael has cast and produced a wide range of projects across numerous platforms, including ABC, NBC, CBS, PBS, CW, FOX, Netflix, MTV, HBO Max, Bravo, TBS, and Lifetime. Specializing in both scripted and unscripted television, Raphael has worked alongside top executives at ABC/Disney to discover fresh talent for their annual diversity showcase. However, he truly found his passion in the unscripted world, where he helped launch the careers of countless performers, models, and content creators internationally. His casting credits include major shows like America’s Next Top Model, America’s Got Talent, Little Big Shots, Floored, Dance Battle America, The Circle, Big Brother, Finding Magic Mike, Dance Moms, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, and Let’s Make a Deal, just to name a few. Raphael takes great pride in discovering new talent and guiding them to find their unique voice and brand as Actors, Models, Dancers, Singers, and Content Creators. After years of being approached by Talent to help manage their careers, he is thrilled to finally make this transition into Talent Management at NOVA Talent Group. Raphael is excited to apply his wealth of knowledge from both scripted and unscripted TV to support his Clients, and nurture their growth with a fresh, forward-thinking approach to the evolving entertainment industry.

Burke Daily

Executive Assistant/Junior Manager

Burke Daily plays a pivotal role as the Executive Assistant/Junior Manager, supporting the top management and contributing to the overall efficiency of the team through proactive coordination and administrative support. Burke graduated from Chapman University in 2020, earning his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Management & Leadership. After working in various Talent Agencies, he realized Management was a track more suited to his skill set and he joined NOVA in 2022. Burke was thrilled to join a company that values a hands-on approach and he loves working with his clients during every step of their journey.

If you are interested in Representation (or want to invite us to a show!) please reach out to us here. We review each and every submission. Please include any links to your Actor Profile on the various platforms and/or your website. If we feel you are a good fit, we will reach out to you!

Yes!  We are always looking for excellent talent to add to our Roster.  

In 2025, we are actively seeking the following:

Men & Women 50+

All ethnicities: BIPOC, MENA, AAPI, etc.

LGBTQIA Actors (especially Trans Actors)


Actors with disabilities 

Latinx Spanish Speakers

Musical Theater Triple Threats


Non Binary Actors 

Wheelchair Users

Amputees

Veterans


Actors Fluent in ASL

Content Creators

Clients for Unscripted 
Reaching out to us here is a great start!  Once we have reviewed your materials, if we believe you are a good fit, we will reach out to set a meeting. 
Yes!  As a former Actor, Eric understands why they are such a vital tool. You can request one at any time for any submission period. 
We are in constant contact with our clients. All business queries are handled via email.  We are available by email 24/7.

We are also available by text/calls during business hours if you need anything.

If there is an emergency of any sort we are always available to our Roster.