International Models & Talent Association

Each year, thousands aspiring models, actors, singers, dancers, and songwriters sign up to participate in the most recognized and successful talent and modeling association competition in the world. International Models & Talent Association is a hub where the world’s top model and talent agents, managers and casting directors all meet up in hopes of finding the next rising star. From 1987, IMTA has been deemed a leader in bringing new faces to the people whose business is to identify talent. Through conferences and multiple weeklong competitions, IMTA has produce an impressive and consistently growing list of people who are now seen in magazines, movies, fashion shows and television.

Each year the IMTA host conferences and competitions in Los Angeles and New York City. They solicit top industry professionals who are looking for new faces, to become members of the association, to judge, and select winners for the competitions. Winners of the IMTA competitions gain tremendous opportunities of a lifetime. The IMTA competitions have launched the careers of many celebrities such as Jessica Biel, who was a scholarship winner in 1994. Therefore, it is important for aspiring artists to attend a convention/competition of this nature as a stepping-stone towards a successful career. IMTA conferences and competitions also serves as a place for aspiring artists and models to network.

In an industry that is highly populated and bombarded with new talent, it is important for aspiring artists and models to network and make their presence known. By attending an IMTA conference or competition, all members are given access to network with the aspiring artists, models, dancers, etc. Networking is also beneficial to those who may not be winners in the competition, but who can still make connections with the industry professionals. Moreover, many talent agencies harness tremendous amounts of talents but lack the ability to make the connections with the big business clients. IMTA bridges the gap between the small talent agencies and the big business houses by providing a platform where they can meet and network.

Through its networking advantages and consistently ability to launch the careers of many successful celebrities, IMTA creates opportunities for those entering into this industry and those already in it.