SLC Media Group’s Talent Search for the IMTA

SLC Media Group is excited to announce a very special Entertainment Industry
event happening on March 10th, 2012. 

If you are an actor, model, singer, dancer or songwriter, you will have the opportunity to audition for Top Modeling and Talent Scout, Laura Gentry and SLC Media Scouts for an opportunity to be invited to compete at the prestigious 2012 International Model & Talent Showcase in New York City this July.

The International Model & Talent Association Convention is the largest, most prestigious model & talent event in the world. It’s not an event that just anyone can attend – you must audition and be invited.

If you you are an actor, model, singer, dancer, or songwriter you will have the opportunity to audition for Top Talent Scout, Laura Gentry, IMTA Scouts and SLC Media for an opportunity to be invited to be seen by HUNDREDS of the best agents, managers and casting director from all over the world at the prestigious 2012 International Model & Talent Showcase in New York City this July.

Our very own CJ Kirkham of Bravo TV’s  “Make Me a Super Model” started her career with us at SLC Media at an audition just like this one.  Take the first step like CJ did and call for your audition time.

The auditions are being held on Saturday March 10th

Join the ranks of other top celebrities who launched their careers at the IMTA:      

Katie Holmes / Ashton Kutcher 

Ashley Greene /Jessica Biel 

Seann William Scott, Eva Longoria 

Alyson Stoner / Elijah Wood

…just a few celebrities who got their start at IMTA 

 The auditions are being held on Saturday March 10th  If you are interested in auditioning for this prestigious event, please
CALL ASAP 866-568-7818 to confirm your audition time! 

Imagine being in a TV show like CSI, a movie like Twilight, performing your music for music label executives or modeling for Forever 21!  It can happen to you! How long are you going to wait to be discovered?  Call 866-568-7818 now!

If you are interested in auditioning for this prestigious event,  please call Laurie at 866-568-7818 ASAP and confirm your audition time. Limited seating is available. This Talent Search audition is a no-charge, no-obligation event.  All candidates 18 & under must be accompanied by a parent.

SLC is Scouting for Songwriters! Don’t Miss This Open Mic Opportunity!

We are proud to announce that SLC Media will be the special guests at OPEN MIC NIGHT at
‘The Bistro’ 1001 B Street in Hayward, CA this Monday night Feb. 13th, from 7PM – Midnight.
This event is hosted by The Audio Templars.

Performers can be recorded while on stage and we’ll definitely be looking for promising songwriters who could be showcased at the IMTA this July in New York City. The winner of the IMTA songwriting competition will have the opportunity to have their song published and then recorded at ASR Studios in southern California with a very influential producer.

There’s More!

The IMTA winning songwriters will also be auditioning for the new, up-coming  reality contest show,

“America – Is It A Hit?”
The show’s producers are searching for songs in three categories – Rock, Pop & Country.

See you there!
Click on the photo to enlarge and get all the information.

Robin Fahr – Not “Fahr” from Fame

Robin Fahr is no stranger to the spotlight. She was a Marketing/Public Relations expert and a successful commercial actor & model in her 20s, she has been on local news and radio stations for years, and even has her own weekly talk show called “Conversations” on TV30 Tri-Valley Television.

Robin came to us over two years ago, asking if we’d be guests on her show.  We had a great time – Robin is an excellent host & interviewer. Afterward, we had spoken to Robin about re-entering the world of commercial modeling and acting. We knew that after over 20 years of being out of the game that NOW was the time for her. Baby-Boomers are in high demand in the commercial market.

Well, long story short – we planned, photographed, trained and packaged Robin so she could confidently submit herself to the agencies in San Francisco.  Soon after, she had many of them after her to sign! She’s been having a blast working on commercials, corporate videos and even infomercials!

But Robin wanted to expand her brand and her market. She wanted to be sought after in Los Angeles as well. She took advantage of the IMTA Showcase in Los Angeles in January of 2012. The IMTA is a big deal! It’s a week-long showcase, held twice a year, where over 400 agents, casting directors, managers and academia gather looking for new talent.  It’s held in Los Angeles in January, and in New York City in July. Although she had some experience, we all agreed that extra preparation was needed to be ready for the competition. The IMTA is an investment that is worthy of some pretty intense preparation. We  prepared Robin by helping with her monologue, spent tons of hours honing her comedic & dramatic acting skills, worked on memorization techniques, human qualities, photographic posing – even her teleprompter skills!

Robin was on a mission to prove herself as a Television Personality. She knew she had the skills to really do well in the Entertainment Host and commercial cold read competitions. She thought she “might do okay in the acting competitions.”  Ha! Little did she know!

Lo and behold — Robin did all she came to do and more! She dominated the Television categories, winning the awards below:

* 1st Place – Entertainment Host

* 1st Place – TV Real People

* 1st Place – SitCom

* 1st Runner Up  – Screen Test

* 1st Runner Up  – Female Actor Of the Year

Talk about sweeping the awards! Robin is on fire! She is now booking meetings with Hollywood agents and has the attention of some very influential casting directors.  Robin’s future has opened up very quickly since competing in the IMTA.

This, we attribute to great skill, training, preparation and tons of talent. When you reach the level of talent and skill that the industry recognizes as marketable,  you are then able to be “welcomed into” what so many hope will just simply come to them.

Congratulations to Robin Fahr! We know you’ll have so many stories to tell us as this journey unfolds!

PS – If you’d like information on how Steve Cozart Photography and SLC Media Group  can help you prepare and create your marketing tools just like we did for Robin,  give us a shout! (866)568-7818

Fre*e Model / Actor Boot Camp

Register now for an amazing workshop experience
with top SF commercial photographer
Steve Cozart
on Sunday, March 4th from 1 to 2pm.

You will learn the secrets to getting you or your child work as a successful actor or commercial model.
We will take all of the guess work out of getting started, teach you specifically what you need to know to get started freelance or with an agency.
Click on the big REGISTER NOW button below/right to take advantage of this limited time opportunity. —->>>
You will get current and relevant information and perspective from people who work behind and in front of the camera.
Here are the valuable lessons you will learn in this fun, interactive boot camp:

• How to package yourself to be successful in the San Francisco market
• The differences between agents, modeling web sites and casting directors
• How to find a great agent, and what they expect from actors and models
• Tips to create the right tools even with little or no experience
• How to find the right photographer and properly prepare for your photo session
• Clearly understand the ingredients that are needed to create strong commercial photos
• The best way to create a powerful composite sheet
• How to take an amazing head shot
• How to turn your “dream” into a business

For all ages 5 to 65.  Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by one or both parents.

This is an educational event, not an audition.

What are our clients saying:
ATTENTION EVERYONE:
Email from agent: …Congrats you are booked for the Cisco photoshoot…
(This is the second gig my headshot auditioned and booked for me) Thanks Steve Cozart!
Sam Vaiz

Yeeh, I have been cast for a commercial at Dolan’s Lumber tomorrow! My new portfolio pictures are starting to pay off already!!  The client described the couple for in the shoot as in their 40’s, nice-looking and upscale casual/country club casual. The casting director wrote me the following: For wardrobe/makeup, think along the same lines as your new headshots.
Now, that is awesome! Looks like I finally started to market myself in the right way. Thanks Steve and Laurie!
Astrid Tromp

Salina is a Rising Star!

Time to spotlight another talent that we’re SO very proud of.
Salina Conse is a VERY talented lady who has a background in theater. She shines on stage and wanted to take her skills to Los Angeles when we attended the IMTA. Not only did she attend as an actor – but also an a model.  Salina and I had worked together in my weekly classes, working on her commercial acting audition skills. About a year ago, she earned the contract with the same agency that represents me too. While in LA she competed in over 10 competition categories, from Sit-Com to Fashion Runway, to Theatrical/Commercial Photography, Monologues, etc. She even made the final cut for the Michael Maddox fashion runway show during the week’s culmination award show!

Salina completely shined during the week!  She competed in more competitions than any other of the contestants we took to IMTA. She had maybe 2 hours of free time during the entire week. She worked hard, stayed focused and performed like a star.  Salina had confided in me (and I don’t think she’d mind me spilling these beans) that she had entered as both an actor and a model to see which one materialized.

So, here’s what materialized:

22 Scheduled Agency Callbacks!
2 Private meetings with Model Agents
1st Place in her division for the Sit-Com competition!
A $10,000 scholarship to the New York Film Academy!

After Salina had gone up to the stage to accept her award, we hugged. She whispered to me, “Well, now I know…I’m an actor.”    What she didn’t know? I already knew this about her…and I suspect that deep in her heart, she knew this too.  She’s good. Really good.

Funny thing about the IMTA…it really can determine whether or not a talent is ready for (or NOT ready for) the business. After a week in the heart of show biz, you will know if you can handle it.  I have no doubt that Salina can thrive!  Is she done preparing? No…hell no!  But she now knows the skill level of her competition, the level she needs to meet and beat and is making a plan for the future…as an actor.