Prior to your arrival at the CMTC audition, you will be asked to complete the CMTC Application Form via email. When you arrive at the CMTC audition, a CMTC representative will sign you in and ensure the scouts have received your online application in full.  

After you check in, a CMTC Scout will take your digital photo. The information seminar takes place after all attendees have checked in and have had their digital photo taken. Applicants must be in attendance for the entire duration of the seminar as important information about the audition process and event is relayed.

CMTC will present a free information seminar on modelling, acting, and opportunities offered at the Canadian Model and Talent Convention. Due to a high volume of new faces auditioning, the seminar allows us to explain all this information all in one place all at one time. Attendees will receive an information package. CMTC representatives will also explain how you will know if you have successfully auditioned and are selected to attend the upcoming convention.

Due to the high volume of applicants, singing or dancing will not be required at the in-person CMTC audition and information seminar. However, please be sure to indicate on your application if you are interested in pursuing these areas. During the information seminar, we will provide additional details on how you can showcase your singing or dancing abilities to the CMTC team prior to the selection period. We are actively seeking talent in singing and/or dance, as well as triple and quadruple threats — those interested in singing, modeling, acting, and/or dance.

CMTC scouts are looking for new faces with the potential to be marketed in the modelling or entertainment industries. It is CMTC’s mandate to scout new faces that possess the qualities that agents, managers, casting directors, and record labels are looking to represent.

Please be advised that you are auditioning for the opportunity to be selected to attend the next CMTC. Attending does not guarantee that you will be selected for the upcoming convention.

Recognized as a leading model and talent convention in North America, CMTC provides aspiring models and talent with industry education, hands-on experience, and invaluable exposure – all within an exciting four-day event in Toronto.

The CMTC information seminar is an important part of the audition process, offering participants meaningful insight into the modelling and talent industry, as well as the expectations, skills, and professionalism required to succeed. It also provides a clear understanding of CMTC, its opportunities, and what it takes to work in a competitive industry environment.

The seminar delivers real educational value on its own, regardless of whether an applicant is ultimately selected for CMTC. It is also an important opportunity for our team to meet candidates in person, as our industry representatives trust CMTC to present individuals with genuine potential and passion for the industry.

There is no commitment required to attend the audition. If you do not wish to proceed with auditioning for CMTC after our team meets you, takes your photo, and presents the seminar, you simply do not submit the required materials following the seminar.

Professionalism, optimism, and kindness are important qualities for those interested in the modelling and entertainment industries. Every aspect of this business is collaborative, with many people working towards a common goal. Clients, casting directors, photographers, and stylists must enjoy working with you.

Prior to your arrival at the CMTC audition, you will be asked to complete the CMTC Application Form via email. Please complete the form prior to the audition.

Applicants are not required to perform or learn a script for the audition and information seminar. 

After completing and submitting the CMTC Audition RSVP Form, your spot will be reserved for you. Please be advised that space is limited and seats at an audition are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. If the audition you selected has reached capacity, you will be notified by email and placed on a waiting list. Those who are waitlisted will be contacted if spaces become available. 

Prior to your arrival at the CMTC audition, you will be asked to complete the CMTC Application Form that will be sent via email. Please complete the form prior to the audition. This form is different than the Audition RSVP Form on the CMTC website.

CMTC’s in-person auditions allow the CMTC team to see each participant’s personality, presence, and potential – qualities that photos or videos alone can’t capture. They also provide an opportunity to explain how CMTC works and what to expect, ensuring every attendee is well-prepared. This process helps maintain a high standard of talent for the international agents, managers, and scouts who attend CMTC.

No. The CMTC audition and information seminar is free to attend.

It is simple – if you do not register by your provided registration deadline, your spot will be released and offered to the next candidate.

If you wish to register after your deadline, and in fairness to other candidates, you will be required to re-audition, as we prioritize spots based on audition location.

The duration of the audition and information seminar is approximately two hours. You must be in attendance for the entire event in order to be eligible for a spot at the upcoming convention. During the seminar, you will receive an information package and will have the opportunity to learn about CMTC and the modelling and entertainment industries in general. CMTC scouts will also explain how the selection process works as well as how you will know if you have been selected.

Applicants under the age of 18 are required to bring a parent or legal guardian with them to the audition. We also encourage all models/talent to bring a family member with them for support.

Due to capacity restrictions at the venue, we kindly request that individuals under the age of 18 be accompanied by only one parent or legal guardian during the audition and information seminar.

Applicants are advised to be natural and dress casual. Do not wear anything that prevents the scouts from evaluating your facial features. That means no hats, no dark glasses, and no hairstyles that cover your face. Females should wear minimal make-up and their hair down.

A CMTC representative will be taking a digital snapshot of you at the audition; therefore, you do not need to bring any photos with you.

Due to the high volume of audition attendees, no live performance is required at the CMTC audition. This allows you to focus on showcasing your personality, presence, and potential. Following the in-person audition, individuals will have the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities to CMTC scouts through a self-tape submission.

Details, tips, and examples for the self-tape portion of the audition process will be provided during the information seminar. Please note that only those who attend the in-person audition receive this information. Self-taping is an essential skill in today’s modelling and talent industries – this process offers a valuable opportunity to both showcase your potential and gain hands-on experience with self-taping.

CMTC works with models/talent ages 4 and up.

CMTC works with models/talent ages 4 and up. Please do not bring babies or toddlers with you to the audition and information seminar; we have found that they often become a distraction to other applicants.

No experience is required! CMTC is an opportunity for new faces or models/talent with limited experience to break into the modelling or entertainment industries at the national or international level. In fact, the agents, managers, and casting directors that attend CMTC are expecting to scout fresh models/talent.

If you have any questions about the audition process that have not been addressed in this FAQ page, feel free to contact us at info@cmtc.ca or +1 613-967-5972 extension 1.