Alumni Quotes - International Modeling and Talent Association

Some of the industry's most-booked and highest profile faces got their start at an IMTA Convention. Read what they have to say about their IMTA experience by scrolling through the list on the right. As you can see, they all appreciated the chance to get noticed at an IMTA Convention!

A lot has happened since the IMTA, and I owe it all to them. It's a wonderful convention. Let's just say, a girl from Toledo would never end up in a Hollywood movie if it weren't for the IMTA.

-Katie Holmes

If you come here just got to follow your dreams and have fun, cause this is great!

- Jessica Biel

There's a convention out in LA, and I went to that convention, and it was the first time out of Cedar Rapids, there was a talent manager and he asked me if I wanted to be an actor.

- Elijah Wood

It's incredible. It's the most immense rush I've ever had in my life. It's the ultimate opportunity. Nothing tops it, the people that you meet, the connections you make, it's the best. It’s incredible.

- Ashton Kutcher

It's a lot of fun. You meet a lot of new people. It's a blast. IMTA is the opportunity of a lifetime for models & talent!

- Eric Wilcox

Unbelievable, I mean beyond anything I've ever expected.

- Josh Duhamel

It was intense. So much competition, it just feels great; you kinda thrive on it and everybody else. It just feels great.

- Eva Longoria

The IMTA experience opened a lot of doors. I can't even say doors. Doors are too small -- avenues.

- Wayne Lopez

From the moment I got off the bus, I got approached by a manager. I didn't even have my luggage yet.

- Sean Farris

I was able to move out here to Los Angeles knowing that I wasn't going to get out of my car, or off the plane, and look around and say "What do I do now?" If it wasn't for IMTA I wouldn't of had the confidence to just come out here and do this.

- Kyle Lowder

IMTA was unforgettable, and IMTA is a gift from God. I wouldn’t be on a TV show if it weren’t for the IMTA. I’m living my dream because of IMTA!

- Farah Fath

IMTA has opened up so many doors and opportunities. IMTA builds self-confidence and is so rewarding!

- Alyson Stoner

It was good to be here meeting agents. It was a great experience.

- Brandon Routh