IMTA Countdown - Week Five!

A is for Attitude

You've got the look. You've got the talent. Now it's time for an attitude check. A great attitude is an asset that will carry you far in this industry. Being easy to work with, flexible, generally nice and upbeat will make you even more attractive to agents, managers and casting directors. Treat everyone (potential contacts, your fellow contestants and IMTA Staff) at the Convention with respect and a positive attitude. Casting directors have told us that between equally talented actors/models, the one with the better personality will get the job. Plus, you'll want everyone to remember you as down-to-earth and friendly after you win your Oscar!

Winning - win·ning adj.

a. Of or relating to the act of winning.

b. Successful; victorious: the winning entry; the winning team.

c. Attractive; charming: a winning personality; a winning smile.

At IMTA, there are many ways to win! Of course, there are the tangible things such as winning or placing in a competition, receiving an honorable mention, signing a contract, or collecting a business card from an agent or manager who is interested in you.

• You should also keep in mind some of the intangible ways to win:
• Developing a professional attitude and discovering what it takes to make it.
• Making friends with other models and talent from across the United States and internationally.
• Learning how to present yourself in the best possible manner.
• Gaining confidence in your abilities and talent.
• Having the courage to do anything! Let's face it, after you've performed your monologue or walked the runway for the top industry professionals, you can succeed anywhere!

The outcome of IMTA is clear: you're already a winner!

Tip of the Week

Remember the keys to success: Patience, Positive Attitude, and Personality.

Actor of the Week

Tiffany Thornton showed she was a triple threat when she competed at IMTA, demonstrating her talent as she can act, dance and sing! Most of you know Tiffany as Tawni Hart from the hit show Sonny with a Chance and So Random! on the Disney Channel. Not only did she star in the Disney movie Hatching Pete, she also recorded the movie's theme song Let It Go.

Tiffany is the voice of Glimmer in the upcoming Disney Channel movie Tinkerbell Bell and the Pixie Hollow Games. Tiffany is also starring in the Disney movie Game Change as Mehgan McCain.

Model of the Week

Melody Woodin competed at IMTA in 2004 and won Model of the Year. She signed with the prestigious international modeling agency Women Management. She is also represented by Nathalie in Paris. She is a favorite runway, editorial and commercial model. Melody has modeled for some of the most highly influential and highly respected fashion designers in the world such as: Christian Dior, Badgley Mischka, Marc Jacobs, Oscar De La Renta, Luca Luca and appeared in a print ad for the Biore facial products.

To see pictures of Melody on the runway, visit Style.com.

IMTA Hall of Fame

Josh Duhamel competed at IMTA in 1997 where he won Male Model of the Year! He started his career on the show All My Children before he starred in his breakthrough role on Las Vegas. He played Danny McCoy for five years on the hit show. He crossed over to the big screen with movies such as Win A Date With Tad Hamilton, Turistas, Ramona and Beezus, Life as We Know It, The Romantics with fellow IMTA Alumni Katie Holmes and Elijah Wood, and of course the ultimate summer hits Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. Josh is currently working on the projects Fire With Fire, New Year's Eve, Movie 43 and Stano. The three IMTA alumni Jessica Biel, Ashton Kutcher and Josh Duhamel all star in the anticipated movie, New Year's Eve coming out at the end of this year.

Keep up with the latest information on Josh and his movies coming out this year on IMDB.

IMTA Alum Melody Woodin in i-D Magazine!!

Check out these amazing shots of IMTA supermodel Melody Woodin in i-D Magazione pre-fall issue. She is modeling clothes designed by Zac Posen, Dolce and Gabbana, Chanel, Manolo Blahnik, Anna Sui and Marc Jacobs! Melody was discovered at IMTA in 2004 where she won Model of the Year! She signed with the prestigious international modeling agency Women Management and is also represented by Nathalie in Paris. She is a favorite runway, editorial and commercial model. Melody has modeled for some of the most highly influential and highly respected fashion designers in the world such as: Christian Dior, Badgley Mischka, Marc Jacobs, Oscar De La Renta, Luca Luca and appeared in a print ad for the Biore facial products. She is featured in L'Oreal Paris' ad campaigns and the hair color product line, Feria! Melody looks stunning with her gorgeous blond shimmering hair. To view Melody and the Feria hair color line, click here.

If you or someone you know is interested in a career as a model or actor, click here to learn more about IMTA.

Melody Woodin in Ocean Drive Magazine

Melody Woodin, a supermodel who was discovered at IMTA in 2004 while competing, is featured in Ocean Drive Magazine.When Melody competed at IMTA she won Model of the Year! She signed with the prestigious international modeling agency Women Management and is represented by Nathalie in Paris. She is a favorite runway, editorial and commercial model. Melody has modeled for some of the most highly influential and highly respected fashion designers in the world such as: Christian Dior, Badgley Mischka, Marc Jacobs, Oscar De La Renta, Luca Luca and appeared in a print ad for the Biore facial products.

Melody is L'Oreal Paris' new face for their new and improved hair color product line, Feria! Melody looks stunning with her gorgeous blond shimmering hair. To view Melody and the Feria hair color line, click here. She was also recently featured in the latest Neiman Marcus catalog. Melody was striking, appearing in a nine page layout titled 'Feminine Touch'. Melody wore clothing and accessories by designers Diane Von Furstenberg, Elie Tahari, Burberry, Nancy Gonzalez and Robert Rodriguez.

If you or someone you know is interested in a career as a model or actor, click here to learn more about IMTA.

Happy New Year's!!!

Happy New Year from IMTA! 2009 will be another exciting year filled with impressive accomplishments from all of the illustrious models, actors, singers and dancers who showcased their talents first at IMTA! Keep checking That IMTA Blog to find out the latest about what the IMTA alumni do in 2009!

That IMTA Blog will be on hiatus until mid-January...it's time for the next amazing IMTA Convention! We will be in Los Angeles with all the new models and actors who are competing, learning and meeting managers, agents, and casting directors. Hundreds of agents, managers and VIP's have RSVP'd and are ready to judge, scout and discover the next wave of IMTA models and talent who will be on the hottest new shows, the silver screen, the covers and pages of magazines! So we'll see you back here on January 12th!

Melody Woodin in a L'Oreal Commercial!

Check out IMTA alum Melody Woodin in the latest L'Oreal TV Commercial! She appears with Beyonce' and Solange in the new Feria hair color ads set to the new Solange song. Melody competed at IMTA in 2004 and won Model of the Year. She signed with the prestigious international modeling agency Women Management. She is also represented by Nathalie in Paris. She is a favorite runway, editorial and commercial model. Melody has modeled for some of the most highly influential and highly respected fashion designers in the world such as: Christian Dior, Badgley Mischka, Marc Jacobs, Oscar De La Renta, and Luca Luca.

Melody Woodin is a New Face for L'Oreal Feria!

Melody Woodin is L'Oreal Paris' new face for their new and improved hair color product line, Feria! Melody looks stunning with her gorgeous blond shimmering hair. To view Melody and the Feria hair color line, click here.

Melody competed at IMTA in 2004 and won Model of the Year. She signed with the prestigious international modeling agency Women Management. She is also represented by Nathalie in Paris. She is a favorite runway, editorial and commercial model. Melody has modeled for some of the most highly influential and highly respected fashion designers in the world such as: Christian Dior, Badgley Mischka, Marc Jacobs, Oscar De La Renta, Luca Luca and appeared in a print ad for the Biore facial products.

She was also recently featured in the latest Neiman Marcus catalog. Melody was striking, appearing in a nine page layout titled 'Feminine Touch'. Melody wore clothing and accessories by designers Diane Von Furstenberg, Elie Tahari, Burberry, Nancy Gonzalez and Robert Rodriguez.

Melody Woodin in Neiman Marcus Catalog!

IMTA alum Melody Woodin is featured in the latest Neiman Marcus catalog. Melody is striking, appearing in a nine page layout titled 'Feminine Touch'. Melody is wearing clothing and accessories by designers Diane Von Furstenberg, Elie Tahari, Burberry, Nancy Gonzalez and Robert Rodriguez.
Melody competed at IMTA in 2004 and won Model of the Year. She signed with the prestigious international modeling agency Women Management. She is also represented by Nathalie in Paris. She is a favorite runway, editorial and commercial model and has modeled for some of the most highly influential and highly respected fashion designers in the world such as: Christian Dior, Badgley Mischka, Marc Jacobs, Oscar De La Renta, Luca Luca,Chloe, Yves Saint Laurent, 7 For All Mankind, DKNY and appeared in a print ad for the Biore facial products.

Melody Woodin in Neiman Marcus!

IMTA alum Melody Woodin appears in the latest Neiman Marcus Spring catalog in a gorgeous eleven page layout. In the catalog, Melody models fashions from top designers including Chloe, Yves Saint Laurent, Elie Tahari, 7 For All Mankind and DKNY. Melody recently appeared in an eleven page layout in the January 2008 edition of Marie Claire US modeling clothes and accessories by Helmut Lang, DKNY, Giorgio Armani, Forever 21, Chloe, Celine, Lanvin, and Versace.

Melody competed at IMTA in 2004 and won Model of the Year. She signed with the prestigious international modeling agency Women Management. She is also represented by Nathalie in Paris. She is a favorite runway, editorial and commercial model and has modeled for some of the most highly influential and highly respected fashion designers in the world such as: Christian Dior, Badgley Mischka, Marc Jacobs, Oscar De La Renta, Luca Luca and appeared in a print ad for the Biore facial products.

Check out these beautiful shots

Melody Woodin in Marie Claire

Melody Woodin is featured in a beautiful layout in the March 2008 issue of Marie Claire UK in a feature article called Cherry Blossom Girl. This beautiful editorial was shot by fashion photographer Joshua Gordon. Melody was featured in an eleven page layout in the January 2008 edition of Marie Claire US modeling clothes and accessories by Helmut Lang, DKNY, Giorgio Armani, Forever 21, Chloe, Celine, Lanvin, and Versace.

Melody competed at IMTA in 2004 and won Model of the Year. She signed with the prestigious international modeling agency Women Management. She is also represented by Nathalie in Paris. She is a favorite runway, editorial and commercial model. Melody has modeled for some of the most highly influential and highly respected fashion designers in the world such as: Christian Dior, Badgley Mischka, Marc Jacobs, Oscar De La Renta, Luca Luca and appeared in a print ad for the Biore facial products.

Pick up your March issue of Marie Claire UK today to enjoy the full layout and stunning pictures of Melody!!

IMTA Models in New York Fashion Week!

Sean Harju - Y-3 Show

Several IMTA alumni models appeared on the runways for top designers during the recent Fashion Week held in New York city. The Fall 2008 collections were presented February 1 -8 in Bryant Park. The press, buyers and fashion insiders saw the debut of the Fall lines from fashion's greatest houses including Max Azria, Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors, Badgley Mishka, Vera Wang, Nicole Miller, Betsey Johnson, Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein.

Sean Harju, IMTA's gorgeous 1st Runner Up Male Model of The Year '06 appeared in the Thom Browne show, Y-3 and Z Zegna shows:

Sean Harju - Thom Browne Show

Sean Harju Z Zegna Show

IMTA alumni models Emma Burkey, Christine Prouty, Heather Isaacson, Lauren Young and Kelley McGraw also graced the runways of designers during New York's fashion week!


IMTA Model of the Year 2004 Melody Woodin booked the Dior show in Paris! Here's a shot of Melody from Nina Ricci's Pre Fall 2008 show:

Melody Woodin in Marie Claire!

IMTA alum Melody Woodin is the featured model in an eleven page layout in the January 2008 edition of Marie Claire! In an editorial spread,"Fashion Fresh Start", Melody appears in neutral clothing and accessories by Helmut Lang, DKNY, Giorgio Armani, Forever 21, Chloe, Celine, Lanvin, and Versace! Pick up your issue of Marie Claire today to enjoy the full layout!

Melody competed at IMTA in 2004 and won Model of the Year. She signed with the prestigious international modeling agency Women Management. She is also represented by Nathalie in Paris. She is a favorite runway, editorial and commercial model. Melody has modeled for some of the most highly influential and highly respected fashion designers in the world such as: Christian Dior, Badgley Mischka, Marc Jacobs, Oscar De La Renta, Luca Luca and appeared in a print ad for the Biore facial products.

That IMTA Blog will be on hiatus until mid-January...it's time for the next amazing IMTA Convention! We will be in Los Angeles with all the new models and actors who are competing, learning and meeting managers, agents, and casting directors.

Hundreds of agents, managers and VIP's have RSVP'd and are ready to judge, scout and discover the next wave of IMTA models and talent who will be on the hottest new shows, the silver screen, the covers and pages of magazines!

So we'll see you back here on January 15th!

Melody on the Runway for Christion Dior!

Melody rocked the runway in the Christian Dior Spring 2008 ready to wear fashion show. The collection was designed by John Galliano and Melody looked great in a black vest, white blouse and black slacks. She was prominently featured throughout the beautiful Christmas Catalog for Neiman Marcus in their 100th Anniversary edition of the latest designer fashions and great luxe gifts. Melody also modeled many beautiful gift ideas in several of Bloomingdale's Fall Catalogs.

Melody competed at IMTA in 2004 and won Model of the Year. She signed with the prestigious international modeling agency Women Management and is also represented by Nathalie in Paris. She is a favorite runway, editorial and commercial model. Melody has modeled for some of the most highly influential and respected fashion designers in the world such as: Christian Dior, Badgley Mischka, Marc Jacobs, Oscar De La Renta, Luca Luca and appeared in a print ad for the Biore facial products.

Melody Woodin in famous Neiman Marcus Christmas Catalog!

One of fashion's busiest Models and IMTA Alum Melody Woodin is featured throughout the beautiful Christmas Catalog for Neiman Marcus. It is the 100th Anniversary edition of Fashion's premier bible with the latest designer fashions and great luxe gifts. Melody is also prevalently featured in several of Bloomingdale's Fall Catalogs.

Melody competed at IMTA in 2004 and won Model of the Year. She signed with the prestigious international modeling agency Women Management. She is also represented by Nathalie in Paris. She is a favorite runway, editorial and commercial model. Melody has modeled for some of the most highly influential and highly respected fashion designers in the world such as:Christian Dior, Badgley Mischka, Marc Jacobs, Oscar De La Renta, Luca Luca and appeared in a print ad for the Biore facial products. Check out these great shots of Melody from the Neiman Marcus Christmas catalog and Bloomingdale's Fall Catalog.