Haley Bennett named the Future of Film by NYLON magazine!

Nylon magazine's "Young Hollywood Issue" for May 2008 features IMTA alum Haley Bennett! She is named "The Future of Film" along with thirty other rising actors and actresses. During her interview, she talked about her upcoming comedic film College as well as the thriller She Lived. She's also working on a movie with inspiration from the book, Marley & Me, co-starring with Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston. As for her character in the film, it is unlike any other she's done before. She excitedly explained, "I might have blue hair in it. I'm hope I do. Fingers crossed!"

Haley competed at the 2001 IMTA Convention where she met agents Mara Santino and Ryan Daly. Here's what Haley had to say about her IMTA experience:

“I definitely would have not been at this point and had this much background and confidence if it were not for my IMTA experience years ago. The training and interest was essential for the beginning stages of the construction for the backbone of my career and future.” –Haley Bennett

To see a preview of Haley in her upcoming feature film College, watch the hilarious clip below:

Haley Bennett in She Lived

Haley Bennett just wrapped the dramatic thriller movie She Lived which is scheduled for release later this year. She plays Molly a 17 year old girl who was stabbed by her mother and although she has recovered phsyically she is still grappling with the psychological damage. Her father moves her to a new school to try to help her recover from her past trauma.

Haley, who competed at IMTA in 2001, made her feature film debut in the wildly popular movie Music and Lyrics with Hugh Grant. The Music and Lyrics soundtrack is available in the iTunes store and has tracks sung by Haley. She sings "Buddha's Delight," "Entering Bootytown," "Slam," and does a duet with Hugh Grant entitled "Way Back Into Love." From the dance melody in "Slam" to the love ballad of "Way Back Into Love," Haley demonstrates her true musical talent for audiences of all ages to enjoy. Haley is also working on the comedy film College which is due in August. Stay tuned for more on Haley or go to iTunes now and down load one of her songs!!