Callback Day at IMTA!

Today has been an amazing day and it's really only beginning! The IMTA Models and Talent received their callback lists this morning, which detailed the agents, managers and casting directors who requested to see them. Then, it was a day of meetings where connections were made, contracts offered and modeling and talent careers began!

Michaela from Elite taping her announcement about selecting an IMTA Model to represent the United States in the Elite Model Look International.

Michaela Goddard-Quesada, the International Director of Scouting from Elite Worldwide, announced that one model would be chosen from the New York, 2009 IMTA to represent the United States for the Elite Model Look International which will be held in China this October! She said she chose IMTA because it is the best modeling showcase!

Now, we are off for the Talent Showcase! The finalists in the Singing and Dancing Competitions will be performing in front of agents, record labels and talent managers. Then, it's time for Jazz It Up! Competition Winners will be announced, followed by a dance party hosted by a real New York DJ! But first, here are some more scenes from today's Callback Day!

Branden Rickman gives a shout-out to all the IMTA Contestants saying,"you all are amazing and you've done a great job this week!"

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!