Convention OVERVIEW
CMTC is comprised of a four-day long weekend filled with seminars, workshops and competitions hosted and judged by top national and international modelling and entertainment industry reps.
Those who successfully audition and are invited to attend CMTC have the opportunity to compete in over 12 different modelling & talent competitions judged by the national and international industry reps who are scouting at CMTC.
CMTC’s workshops & seminars provide education and interactive training by respected individuals in the modelling and entertainment industries. CMTC competitions provide contestants with industry experience and the opportunity to showcase their skills and talent in front of the industry’s top career makers, scouts, and representatives.
Nowhere else will you find the right time and place where you can gain experience, showcase your skills, and meet career makers and like-minded individuals all in one jam-packed weekend!
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Competitions
Below you will find a list of competitions available to those selected to attend CMTC 2027. Each competition is designed to mimic real auditions, casting, and go-sees to provide contestants with industry experience. The competitions are judged by industry reps to maximize contestant exposure.
Click on the competition you want more information about and for the competition description, rules and regulations.
Program Book
The program book contains the photos and contestant numbers of models/talent competing at CMTC. Appearing in the program book is an excellent opportunity for models/talent to be promoted to the agents, managers, and casting directors attending the convention. In fact, the “callbacks” section of the program book is designed for agents to circle the contestant numbers of models/talent that they wish to interview on the final day of CMTC; this allows agents to keep track of contestants that have piqued their interest throughout the week during competitions, workshops, and seminars. The program book also includes useful advice from industry experts as well as the names of individuals and businesses that have sponsored models/talent.
Host Hotel
Our host hotel the Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel offers an indoor heated pool, fitness centre, on-site parking, a restaurant, a games room and a complimentary shuttle to and from Toronto Pearson International Airport. Wayside Social is the signature hotel restaurant, offering flavourful fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Just steps away from the hotel are a variety of restaurants such as steakhouses, Mediterranean, international cuisines, and more!
Attendees looking to book accommodations at CMTC’s host venue, the Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel, are advised to do so as soon as possible. Be sure to reach out to the hotel directly to request accommodations within CMTC’s room block to receive a discounted rate. Please note that a limited number of accommodations are available within this discounted room block. Once the room block reaches capacity, attendees must arrange accommodations outside the discounted room block.
Seminars & workshops
As part of the CMTC experience, contestants gain access to over 12 seminars and workshops led by top industry experts and model & talent scouts. These sessions are carefully designed to educate, inspire, and prepare aspiring models and performers, while offering direct exposure to the very professionals who attend CMTC in search of new models and talent.
Our seminars and workshops provide an exclusive opportunity to learn from industry leaders with the insider knowledge and expertise essential for success in the highly competitive fields of modelling, acting, singing, and dance. Click here to learn more!
CMTC Sample Itinerary
The CMTC 2026 Itinerary provides a general overview of what takes place during the convention. The official CMTC 2027 convention itinerary will be published in the center of the CMTC digital program book. The link to the program book will be provided to CMTC contestants during Event Check-In. CMTC 2027 contestants will also receive a copy of the official CMTC 2027 Itinerary in their registration package at Event Check-In on April 28, 2027.
Theme Parties
At CMTC, we encourage making connections with like-minded individuals. Each year we host two Theme Party Dances on the Thursday night and Friday night of CMTC. The Theme Party Dances are open to all contestants and visitors. They are not mandatory, however, they are a lot of fun if you like to dance, dress-up, and socialize!
CMTC is proud to support Kids Help Phone through our Embody Kindness Campaign. Each year we are excited to host a Pink Party theme dance on the Thursday evening of CMTC. There is a “toonie” entrance fee at the door of the dance, with all proceeds going toward Kids Help Phone.
CMTC 2026’s Embody Kindness Ambassadors were CMTC alumni Charlie & Chase Egerton and CMTC alumni Sarah Guy. Charlie, Chase and Sarah returned to CMTC 2026 to support the campaign, attend the Pink Party and meet contestants and visitors. We love to see all contestants, visitors, special alumni guests, and staff show their support for an incredible cause!
On the Friday evening of CMTC, the theme of the Theme Party Dance is Fashion Crimes. We invite contestants and visitors to wear clashing colours, loud patterns and display the worst sense of style out for a night of fun.
Awards Ceremony
The CMTC awards ceremony is a night of celebration honouring participating models/talent for their many efforts and successes throughout convention weekend. Highlights include a cocktail reception with hors d’oeuvres, the presentation of awards to top contestants, and a dance party. This is a time for models/talent and their families to reflect upon what they have learned about the business, the friends they have made at CMTC, and reaffirm their drive to achieve excellence in the modelling and entertainment industries.
Award Criteria
Below you will find the criteria associated with CMTC’s overall and grand overall awards. To ensure fairness, the highest and lowest scores are dropped, and the remaining scores are totalled to produce the contestant’s overall score. Contestants knowingly competing in a division other than the one they have registered for will be automatically disqualified at the discretion of CMTC and the judging panel. Contestants who do not abide by competition rules and regulations will be automatically disqualified at the discretion of CMTC and the judging panel. Furthermore, CMTC and the judging panel reserve the right to disqualify contestants who do not act in a professional manner or do not abide by the terms and conditions set forth in the Attendee Terms and Conditions agreement.
Overall divisional winners are based on the highest total score across all mandatory competitions listed below. In order to qualify for their respective overall divisional model awards, contestants listed within the Child 4-7, Child 8-11, Female 12-15, Female 16-19, Female 20+, Male 12-17, and Male 18+ divisions must enter the following competitions:
- Runway
- Photography Go-See
- TV Commercial
Grand overall model winners are based on the highest total overall score across all mandatory competitions listed below.
In order to be eligible for the Grand Overall Female Model award, the following competitions must be entered:
- Runway
- Photography Go-See
- TV Commercial
- Swimsuit
In order to be eligible for the Grand Overall Male Model award, the following competitions must be entered:
- Runway
- Photography Go-See
- TV Commercial
- Swimsuit
In order to be eligible for the Grand Overall Child Model award, the following competitions must be entered:
- Runway
- Photography Go-See
- TV Commercial
Grand overall actor winners are based on the highest total overall score across all mandatory competitions listed below.
In order to be eligible for the Grand Overall Adult Actor award, contestants ages 12 and over must enter the following competitions:
- TV Commercial
- TV/Film Casting
- Improv
In order to be eligible for the Grand Overall Child Actor award, contestants ages 4 to 11 must enter the following competitions:
- TV Commercial
- TV/Film Casting
- Kids Casting
Callbacks
Callbacks at CMTC are an exciting and essential part of the convention experience. After observing models & talent during competitions, seminars, or workshops, agents, managers, casting directors, producers and scouts invite select contestants for a callback meeting, a chance to connect one-on-one for further discussion. This is an opportunity for talent to make a more personal impression, ask questions, and learn about potential representation, development, or next steps in their career.
