IMTA is Off to a Great Start!

The 2010 New York IMTA is off to a great start! Today, we began our modeling and talent competitions with Team Singing, Team Dance and Team Fashion! The Contestants looked and performed beautifully! To see all of our live coverage, please follow @IMTA !

Los Angeles, 2010 Press Release!

Please see our Press Release to read all about our latest IMTA event. You can also find it by searching Google News for IMTA!

Second Full Day of Competitions at IMTA!

It's the second full day of competitions here at IMTA and so much is happening, it's hard to keep up! The day started with the Fashion Print/Runway Competition. The agents who were scouting were here with pen in hand to write down the number and the scores of the beautiful models who walked the runway! At one point, the agent seating was completely full and overflow seating had to be provided!

IMTA 2000 Alum Alyson Stoner popped in between Runway Division M10 and M5 to say hello and wish this year's participants the very best of luck and told them to believe in their dreams! The kids were extremely excited that one of their favorite IMTA and Disney stars was there to wish them well!

The actors showed their talents in the closed set Entertainment Host Competition! There were seminars and workshops and in just a little while, the entire Convention participants (models, actors, singers, dancers, parents and guests) will be off for the Circle Line Sailabration to cruise around Manhattan. Bon Voyage!

Jessica Biel Sings in Easy Virtue!

IMTA alum Jessica Biel sings in her latest film, Easy Virtue! Jessica actually debuted her singing skills on the IMTA stage in 1994 when she performed in IMTA's Talent Showcase! She sang an unforgettable version of "The Lullabye of Broadway" complete with top hat! During that week at IMTA, Jessica met the agents and managers who got her career started!

Jessica also won a scholarship at IMTA to a top acting school and moved from Boulder, CO to Los Angeles. To read a great interview Jessica gave to IMTA in 1998, please visit this archived web page. In the interview, Jessica says:

IMTA: Would you recommend attending an IMTA Convention to other aspiring young actors and models?

Jessica: Definitely! You will meet people who can change your life and make your dreams come true!

You can hear Jessica sing "Mad About the Boy" in the opening credits of Easy Virtue which is in theatres now and getting rave reviews! Check out this video for a beautiful look at Jessica singing cut with scenes from the movie!

Be Seen In Hollywood IMTA Feature Article!

Be Seen In Hollywood, a site that brings exciting and creative coverage and content from the world of Hollywood, recently featured IMTA! Read what author Raphael Maglonzo has to say about IMTA 2009!

"The week-long International Modeling and Talent Associationʼs Convention in Los Angeles, California, at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel concluded as another success in the 22 years of leading the way in finding fresh faces and talents. Famously known as simply IMTA, it maintains the reputation of finding and molding the next superstar and/or supermodel. We are pretty sure that most people in this industry will agree with us when we say that “IMTA is the real America’s next top model”. With its invitation only membership status, the convention has continued to attract the creme de la creme of the industry.

About IMTA:
“IMTA’s first convention was produced in 1987 in New York City. IMTA is known in the industry for providing the most professional event with the best-trained, quality, new-to-market models and actors. The early days of IMTA saw the discovery of actors such as Elijah Wood and models like Joel West. IMTA’s success and influence in the industry are unmatched.

With over twenty years of experience, IMTA is truly a one-of-a-kind event. IMTA is the only modeling and talent showcase in the world with a proven track record of success. Many of todayʼs hottest models and actors launched their careers through IMTA. Katie Holmes, Ashton Kutcher, Jessica Biel, Seann William Scott, Brandon Routh and Alyson Stoner are just a few of the actors who got their start at IMTA. Models such as Jessica White, Bradley Tomberlin, Sara Dawson, Kim Lemanton, Sean Harju and Tyson Ballou are among those models who signed with agents at IMTA”.

BeSeenInHollywood.com was there to experience the glitz and glam of the show. Thanks to top runway instructor and fashion show producer, Michael Maddox , the show was a success. As expected, well renowned talented designers such as Sterling Capricio, Dena Burton, and M of M the Movement and EngineeRED by Remy all showcased their stunning creations.

Agencies from all over the world was at hand. Team, Elite, Disney Production, World Top Inc, Epic Records Sony BMG, Leverage, Meredith, Numero, Bravo, IMG, Barbizon to name a few. Shooting backstage gave us a glimpse of how the “controlled chaos” was being handled by Michael Maddox and Lee Patterson with their army of hairstylists and make-up artists.

IMTA’s convention is an event you cannot afford to miss if you want to stay ahead of the competition or just hone your skills and talents. Ask Ashton Kutcher and Katie Holmes and they will tell you personally.

To read the entire article, please visit Be Seen In Hollywood. They also have a gorgeous gallery of images shot at IMTA. Remember to visit their site often for the latest Hollywood coverage, breaking news and insider access!

Special thanks to Raphael Maglonzo and Michael Maddox!