Vote for IMTA's Joseph Castanon, Kayley Stallings and Sofia Vassilieva!

Vote for IMTA alums Kayley Stallings, Joseph Castanon and Sofia Vassilieva for a Young Artist Awards. These awards are given once a year and are are like Oscars for children! You can vote up to April 10, then the vote will be tabulated. The official award ceremony will be at the Gala event scheduled to take place on Sunday April 11, 2010 at the Beverly Garland in Studio City, California. Joseph is nominated in the BEST PERFORMANCE IN A SHORT FILM for a Young Actor in the film Santa's Little Helper where he portrayed Marlon. He competed at IMTA in 2004 and he recently wrapped Nic and Tristan Go Mega Dega. His movie Happiness Runs is opening in limited release May 7, 2010!

Kayley is nominated for BEST PERFORMANCE IN LIVE THEATER in the play How The Grinch Stole Christmas. Kayley, who competed at IMTA in 2006, starred as the adorable Cindy-Lou Who in the play. Kayley recently booked the film The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation!

Sofia Vassilieva is nominated for BEST PERFORMANCE IN A FEATURE FILM for a Supporting Young Actress. She competed at IMTA in 2000 and is nominated for her role in My Sister's Keeper. Sofia can be seen as Ariel Dubois in the popular TV show Medium!

Please vote for Joseph, Kayley and Sofia for Young Actor Awards!

Three IMTA Alums Nominated for a Young Artist Awards!

Joesph Castanon is nominated for Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special Supporting Young Actor division. This nomination is for the mini series Comanche Moon which aired on CBS, where he portrayed Newt. This is Joseph's fourth nomination- he won Best Performance in a Television Series (Comedy or Drama) - Guest Starring Young Actor Award for Ghost Whisperer in 2006! He competed at IMTA in 2004 where he met and signed with Martin Weiss Management.

Moises Arias competed at IMTA in Los Angeles in 2005 with his brother Mateo. He is nominated for a Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) Supporting Young Actor Young Artist Award! This nomination is for his hilarious role as Rico on the popular Disney TV show Hannah Montana!

Connor Kramme is nominated for Best Performance in a Short Film Young Actor Division. This nomination is for his role as Matt in Alex's Halloween! Connor competed at IMTA in 2007 and just came back this year to present awards at the IMTA convention in Los Angeles!

IMTA alums who won Young Artist Awards in the past include Sofia Vassilieva in 2006 for Best Supporting Young Artist Award in for Best Performance in a TV Drama and in 2004, Alyson Stoner for Best Young Ensemble in a Feature Film for her role in the movie Cheaper by the Dozen!

All of these talented young actors competed at IMTA where they were scouted by the exceptional industry professionals, agents, managers and casting directors who were at IMTA looking for new talent to represent! We Congratulate all of you and look forward to the Young Artist Awards on March 29th!!