IMTA Countdown - Week Two!

Model Tip of the Week

Are you ready for the Swimwear Competition? Do you have a great swimsuit that flatters your figure? Is your body in top form? The agents want to see fit, healthy bodies so be sure you are working out, eating healthy and in great shape.

Get to it!!! There's still time

to get in better shape!

For exercise demonstrations and tips, click here.

Talent Tip of the Week

Did you enter the Cold Read Competition? For some talent contestants, this is the Competition that makes them the most nervous. Relax! Your Cold Read does not need to be memorized. You'll need to glance at your script and pick up as much of the line as possible. This will enable you to have eye contact with the professional actor you'll be reading opposite. Show your reactions with your facial expressions as you listen to the other actor read his/her lines.

Actor of the Week

Ready, Set, Hike! Get pumped for this week's IMTA alum, Adrienne Palicki who starred on the hit television series, Friday Night Lights. Adrianne portrayed Tyra Collette, a small town girl that intertwines in the small town drama. The cast has included fellow IMTA alumi, Zach Roerig and Jeremy Sumpter. Adrianne is also currently working a new movie titled Red Dawn!

In 2001, Adrianne competed at IMTA. "It was amazing. I love IMTA! I'm so sad it's over," said Adrianne in an interview with the IMTA Video Crew. Since IMTA, Adrianne has been working on the sets of television shows, major motion pictures and on Broadway!

Model of the Week

Sean Harju competed at IMTA in 2006 and was the 1st runner up for Male Model of the Year. He has worked for Dolce & Gabbana, Donatella Versace, Thome Brown, Karl Lagerfeld and Narciso Rodriguez. He has also been featured in the magazines Zero, Surface, and German and Taiwan GQ. Sean was in numerous shows during New York's fashion week as well as the very prestigious Calvin Klein's Milan show!

Want to know more about Sean? Click here to read That IMTA Blog's updates on his work.

IMTA Hall of Fame

Jessica Biel gained her stardom from her role as Mary Camden on Seventh Heaven. Since she attended IMTA in 1994, she has been continuously on the television and big screen. With films such as The Illusionist, I Now Pronounce you Chuck and Larry, and Next... there isn't a role Jessica can't take on.

It won't be long before Jessica hits the theater screens near you starring in the films Nailed, The Tall Man, The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, and Playing the Field, all due for release in the upcoming year.

To find out more about Jessica's latest films and more, click here to visit her IMDB page.

IMTA Countdown - Week One!

The IMTA Countdown has officially begun! Today and every Friday for the next five weeks counting down to the Convention, That IMTA Blog will feature hints and tips and feature stars who got their start with IMTA to help you make the most of your IMTA Convention experience! We are excited for you to join us in counting down for the Event of a Lifetime together!

Model Tip of the Week
Makeup artists are always emphasizing the importance of "a perfect canvas" for makeup. Do you have a good skin care routine? Find out what products work best for you and use them regularly. The modeling agents at IMTA will want your skin to look beautiful and for you to wear very little makeup.

For great skin care advice, click here or here.

Talent Tip of the Week
Headshots are a black and white or full color shot of your face or ¾ length vertical shot that should look like you. Casting Directors use headshots to choose talent who have the potential to work in their projects. For that reason, it is very important that your headshots look exactly like you -- not glamorized, airbrushed, etc. Therefore, your headshots for the IMTA Theatrical Headshots Competition should be natural and styling should be simple.

Actor of the Week

Our featured Actor of the Week is Zach Roerig, who stars on the television-thriller-series The Vampire Diaries. Zach Roerig performs on the hit show as Matt Donovan, Elena's former boyfriend. He's also known for his roles on Friday Night Lights and One Life to Live. You can watch Zach anytime in The Vampire Diaries on CWTV.com!

Zach attended IMTA in 2003 at the Los Angeles Convention where he met his manager.

Model of the Week

IMTA alum Emma Ostilly is featured in the new winter campaign for Aeropostale! When she competed at IMTA in 2009, she won 1st runner up Model of the Year 2009 and signed with Wilhelmina. She also did a shoot for Victoria's Secret Swimwear that will be released soon!

IMTA Hall of Fame
Ashton Kutcher's feature film Killers with Katherine Heigl is only one of the many projects he has recently worked on. He has starred in many popular films including What Happens in Vegas, The Butterfly Effect, The Guardian and No Strings Attached. Kutcher is currently working on the film New Year's Eve set for release this eyar. Ashton is also the newest addition to the hit comedy series, Two and a Half Men! He has worked with several IMTA Alumni in the movies Valentine's Day with Jessica Biel, Bobby with Elijah Wood, in Cheaper by the Dozen with Alyson Stoner, and in Dude, Where's My Car? with another IMTA alum, Seann William Scott.

Ashton competed IMTA in 1997, and received so many callbacks, he won Most Sought After Male Model of the Year! He signed with a modeling agency and walked the runways for top designers in the fashion industry. He soon was cast as Kelso on That 70's Show. He has become a successful producer (Punk'd, Miss Guided) as well as a Hollywood A-List actor. Alongside his acting achievements, Ashton was also the first person to have 1 million followers on Twitter! Follow him at Twitter.com/aplusk for daily updates in the life of Ashton.

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Before She Was Famous....IMTA Alum Ashley Greene!

Here's the inside scoop about Ashley Greene (IMTA 2004) from Patrick Baca, CSA:

"Casting Director and IMTA Scout Patrick Baca, CSA first auditioned Ashley Greene when the actress was sixteen and a student at an IMTA Member modeling and talent training school in Jacksonville, Florida. Two years later, Ashley moved to Pasadena and at Patrick's encouragement, she began college and acting training. In 2006, Patrick gave Ashley one of her big breaks in the business when he and colleague Jean Scoccimarro cast Ashley in her first recurring role on Television. "Desire" was a night time serial drama which aired daily on MyNetworkTV for thirteen weeks. Ashley played "Renata" and appeared in seven episodes.Patrick also cast former IMTA contestant, Chuti Tiu in a recurring role on the same series. Chuti appeared in 36 episodes in the role of Detective Rachel Lin..."

Another IMTA Exclusive! Check out Ashley Greene's 2004 IMTA Program book photo (black and white shot, above right)!

IMTA Alum Jessica Biel Wows in Guys and Dolls!

Jessica Biel received a standing ovation after her performances this weekend of Guys and Dolls at The Hollywood Bowl! The reviews are in and Jessica played the character of Sarah Brown with confidence and poise!

Jessica Biel amazed all of us at IMTA in 1994 when she sang a charming rendition of The Lullabye of Broadway complete with a top hat and cane! Her beauty, acting potential and singing and dancing abilities caught the attention of the agents, managers and casting directors who attend every IMTA Convention looking for new faces to represent. Jessica gave an exclusive interview to us in 1998 after starring in the hit WB television series 7th Heaven. You can read the entire archived interview here!

Here's an excerpt from that interview:

How has your life changed since you attended the IMTA Convention?
Jessica: I went from amateur to professional actress thanks to my personal manager Diane Hardin and my agent Jeff Morrone who I met at the IMTA Convention.

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!

Congratulations to Jessica for being a showstopper in one of America's greatest musicals! If you are interested in showing your talents at IMTA, please visit our official site and fill out the information request form.

The IMTA Convention is off to an amazing start!

The IMTA New York 2009 Convention has kicked off with a great start! The Contestant Orientation featured live performances and amazing guest speakers including Make Me a Supermodel's Branden Rickman! He spoke to the group and inspired them by saying,"Just a year ago, I was sitting in the same chairs you were. I competed at IMTA and caught the attention of the Bravo Network who were scouting for Make Me a Supermodel. I came to their casting and as I was leaving, I heard one of the producers say,'he's perfect for the show!' and I knew I was in!" Heather Isaacson, one of the hottest models working in fashion today also spoke to the crowd too, saying,"a year ago, I competed at IMTA and signed with Elite! Dreams come true at IMTA!"

Today's events have included Team Singing, Team Dancing and Team Fashion. Right now, the actors are performing Cold Read for the agents, managers and casting directors.

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IMTA Los Angeles, 2009!!!!

Congratulations to all the fabulous IMTA Contestants who were seen by hundreds of agents, managers and casting directors at IMTA in Los Angeles last week!! What an amazing group of beautiful and talented models and actors! The rave reviews keep rolling in as many new careers were launched! Keep checking That IMTA Blog to find out the latest about what the IMTA alumni do in 2009!

Runway/Fashion Print

Jeans

Team Singing

Team Fashion

Team Dance

Our next convention will be in New York City in July!!!

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• Learn more about your chosen craft from top industry professionals
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• Experience what it is like working in the industry
• Enjoy an exciting week and an unforgettable experience - The Experience of a Lifetime TM
  

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