About AAM
Adelaide Artist Management (AAM) is Adelaide’s premiere boutique talent agency, representing exceptional actors and models across TV, film, theatre, commercial and fashion industries, both nationally and internationally.
We are dedicated to discovering, nurturing and professionally managing outstanding talent at every stage of their career. With a hands-on, personalised approach, we advocate strongly for our clients and work closely with Australia’s leading casting directors, producers, creative teams and global brands.
Beyond representation, AAM is proud to support both our signed talent and aspiring performers through a suite of industry-focused professional services. These include:
- Screen acting classes and intensive workshops
- Private Acting Tuition
- Professional self-tape studio bookings
- Photography and portfolio sessions
- Creative studio hire for industry professionals
Whether you are an emerging performer seeking guidance, or an established artist looking for strategic career management, AAM provides a trusted, professional and transparent pathway into the industry.
At the heart of everything we do is a deep commitment to artistic integrity, professionalism, and genuine care for our talent. From your first enquiry through to long-term career development, we are proud to be a hands-on agency that truly champions the success of our artists.
The AAM Team
From first class to first casting, our team brings practical experience and honest support. We keep things personal, professional and focused on what moves your career forward.
Diana Stenta
Director / Senior Agent
Diana has worked as a commercial photographer in fashion and entertainment for more than 20 years, shooting major campaigns across Australia and overseas. She founded Adelaide Artist Management in 2018 to share her on-set insight and help clients become industry ready.
At AAM, Diana does more than line up castings. She mentors our artists with practical guidance so they can reach their full potential. She launched AAM as a boutique, full-service platform for young artists seeking representation and development in fashion. Since then, she has grown the agency to include divisions across TV, film, stage and musical theatre.
Nicola Saccone
Administration & Youth Coach
Nicola brings a strong background across film, communications, and the wider creative industries, with experience in art direction, client coordination, and content creation.
She has hands-on experience teaching short-film creation to young students, inspiring them through writing, directing, and producing their own projects. Nicola is passionate about supporting young actors as they grow in confidence and navigate their first steps into the industry.
With a sharp eye for detail and a love for storytelling, she is dedicated to creating high-quality materials that elevate an artist’s professional brand while fostering a welcoming, organised, and creatively driven environment.
Marc Clement
Acting Coach
Marc has been acting for more than 25 years across theatre and film, and also works as a writer, director, cinematographer and editor. Theatre roles include Deeley in Harold Pinter’s Old Times, Alfie in Alfie, Mr Orange in Reservoir Dogs and work with State Opera’s Hamlet. In 2018 he co-founded STARC Productions with Tony Knight and Stefanie Rossi.
STARC has been nominated by the Adelaide Critics Circle every year since its inception. Marc received an Individual Award nomination in 2019 for All in the Timing, and Venus in Fur was nominated for Best Show in 2021. Screen credits include the SASA-nominated feature Ambergris and Adelaide Film Festival entry Youth on the March. He has won Best Actor for The Body, and Best Director and Editor for Switcharoo. Marc also fronts the music project Warpath Chronicle as Gideon and wrote the musical Busker to Broadway.
Laila Aldridge
Acting Coach
Laila is an actress whose passion for screen performance began early and has grown into a thriving career. With more than 7 years of professional training and on-set experience in TV and film, she brings practical knowledge and calm confidence to the room.
Her teaching centres on authenticity, listening and simple tools that hold up under pressure. She is committed to building confidence while preparing students for real industry expectations.
Recent TV credits include ABC’s Ladies in Black, First Day and Maverix, Channel 7’s RFDS and Netflix’s Gymnastics Academy.
Colin Shepherd
Acting Coach
Colin is an Adelaide-based actor, writer, producer and director who graduated from Adelaide College of the Arts. He has worked in TV and theatre, with credits including Space Cowboys and Power Preparatory.
He wrote, produced, directed and acted in the sketch comedy web series Housemates with Take 28 Productions. In recent years Colin has also directed and written sell-out productions for Scouts Shouts Youth Theatre, leading casts of more than 85 young performers. He brings a well-rounded industry perspective to his coaching of both teens and adults. Colin helps actors develop confidence, technique, and a deeper understanding of their craft.
Mark Saturno
Acting Coach
Mark is an award-winning actor who trained at the Adelaide Centre for the Arts, The Lee Strasberg Institute in New York, and with Shakespeare & Company in Massachusetts. He brings a wealth of industry experience across both stage and screen.
His screen credits include Emmy Award-winning series First Day (ABC ME / Hulu), NBC's Law & Order, Anzac Girls, Diabolic and Kangaroo Island just to name a few. Mark has also performed extensively with Sydney Theatre Company and State Theatre Company of SA, including standout roles in A View from the Bridge (Adelaide Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement), Jack Maggs, Hibernation and The Normal Heart.