The demand for new models/talent is continually growing in every major national and international market. However, methods of discovering new models/talent in a country as large as Canada are severely limited. Furthermore, substantial investments of time and money are required for major agencies to scout in smaller regional centres. As a result, aspiring models/talent from small regional centres experience even more of an obstacle because their direct exposure to experience and industry opportunities is greatly reduced. It is often the case that aspiring models/talent have the desire and potential for a career in the modelling and entertainment industries, but are not given the opportunity to be discovered by agents, scouts, managers, and casting directors.
CMTC was developed in 1991 to help create the right time and place for models/talent to be educated and showcased. For over 28 years CMTC has helped aspiring models/actors overcome four key obstacles associated with breaking into the modelling and entertainment industries:
(1) travelling to major industry markets individually or
(2) attending similar events in the U.S.
Travelling to major markets such as New York New York, Los Angeles, Paris, or Milan to meet with agents would cost you thousands of dollars for your flight, accommodations, meals, and other traveling expenses. Travelling to the U.S. and attending a similar convention could also prove quite costly. Indeed, registration fees at similar events in the U.S. are often in excess of $2500 U.S.D. In contrast, CMTC provides an affordable venue to be discovered by bringing national and international agents to you.
"CMTC was the best experience ever. I learned so much, met so many new friends and had so much fun! It is so well organized and all the seminars were so inspiring!! Thank you CMTC for making the CMTC weekend the highlight of my year."
"If you are looking to start out in the industry for acting, modelling, singing or dancing - CMTC is where it’s at. You have a wealth of information & training sessions at your fingertips. You will meet over 70 of the world's top talent agencies, make lots of new friends and make great connections. Gaining exposure, experience & education all while having tonnes of fun!"
"The CMTC Convention surpassed our expectations! Neither of us had a clue what the modelling world was like, but we attended the convention to hopefully find out. The agents who gave seminars spoke honestly about how hard this career is, what kind of effort it requires, and how to get involved in it. Jayden grew in her confidence over the weekend and we both really enjoyed the experience."
"What an amazing experience!! so blessed for this opportunity and meeting the most incredible people, agents, and staff of CMTC. CMTC is a great learning experience and has great potential for young aspiring actors/actresses, models, singers, and dancers!"
"Being invited to CMTC was a really fun experience for myself and my son Jared. It has great workshops and I would suggest attending them, as they are really helpful for the kids, and helpful for the competitions. Overall it was a great and fun weekend."
"CMTC gave my daughter Angelina a lot of experience to a big picture of her life."
"Going to CMTC was an unforgettable experience! The people, the workshops and seminars, the competitions - everything about this weekend was absolutely amazing."
"The experience was like no other. I learned a lot about myself and with the help of staff and the agents I was able to learn about the industry too. Everyone was kind, supportive and helpful during the weekend's events."
"Absolutely amazing experience at CMTC! First time for us and we are just starting out. Extremely well organized and the seminars and workshops are highly informative. All staff are super helpful and very friendly! We met some of the coolest people in the industry too."
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