| Recently, Amanda's Models and Talent attended the prestigious Mille Lewis Actors, Models & Talent Competition held in Orlando, Florida. Agency and school owner, Amanda Kirk, is a Regional Director for AMTC. The event is the safest and most productive path to pursue this industry. It opens dozens of doors to top decision makers at once versus one at a time. More than 80 agents were on hand to judge 23 different categories in modeling and talent competitions such as Monologue, Singers (Broadway, Pop, Gospel, and Country), Dancing, Scene Study, Improv, Stand-Up Comedy, Television Commercial, Photography, Swimsuit, Individual Runway, Creative Runway, Family Runway, Cold Read, and Spokesperson competition. Along with competing every day, there are over 24 hours of workshops held which are taught by the leading agents and casting directors in the industry today. AMTC is much more than a modeling, acting, singing, or dancing opportunity, it is a life experience. It's a giant career week that takes place after months of training. It is a self-confidence developer, where each individual is challenged to be his or her personal best. The group from Amanda's Models and Talent hosted several fundraisers to help with expenses, such as the Mother/Daughter Tea and Vintage Fashion Show, the Spring Fashion Extravaganza at Mathis Auditorium, two Sonny's Barbeque Lunch and Dinner drives, and washed several cars. They also rehearsed weekly, both in class at Amanda's Models and more than 24 hours of workshops included in their AMTC package. The week long event concluded with an "Emmy-Style" Awards banquet. It was a special time for the participants to reflect back on their week. |
| Those in attendance Winter 2008 were: |
| Kaileigh Kirk, 7-year old Kaileigh competed in Runway, TV Commercial, Photography, Swimsuit, Cold Read, Scene Study, Monologue, Spokesperson, and Creative Runway. She was a finalist in both Photography and Scene Study. She received callbacks from several including Mattel of NYC, Osbrink Agency (Dakota Fanning’s Agent) and Amazing Kids of Savannah. Kaileigh is currently signed with Ford Kids Miami and B&B Talent Atlanta. |
| Maggie Holman, 15 year old Maggie placed second in Photography and Creative Runway, third in Songwriter and was a finalist in Runway, Cold Read, Scene Study, and Swimsuit. She was one point from winning Overall Female Fashion Teen Petite. Maggie received numerous callbacks from top fashion agencies in New York City. She had a meeting with Elite Atlanta recently and is continuing her follow-up process with New York City agents, including New York Model Management, DNA, Marilyn Agency and two Asia agencies. She is considering traveling to Asia for a two-month contract in the future. |
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Savannah Rai Pannell, 4-year old Savannah competed in Runway, TV Commercial, Photography, Swimsuit, Spokesperson, Monologue, and
Creative Runway. She was a finalist in Photography, Commercial, and placed 4th in Creative Runway. She received callbacks from Elite Atlanta,
Mattel and Generation of NYC and Amazing Kids of Savannah. She is one of the youngest participants to have ever competed in Monologue and
placed in the top 15.
Creative Runway. She was a finalist in Photography, Commercial, and placed 4th in Creative Runway. She received callbacks from Elite Atlanta,
Mattel and Generation of NYC and Amazing Kids of Savannah. She is one of the youngest participants to have ever competed in Monologue and
placed in the top 15.
Morgan Jones, 7-year old Morgan competed in Runway, TV Commercial, Photography, Swimsuit, Spokesperson, Monologue, Scene Study, Cold
Read, Creative Runway and Broadway Talent. She placed 2nd in Photography, 2nd in Runway, a Finalist in Broadway, 2nd in Swimsuit, and was one
point away from Overall Child Model. Morgan and her mother and grandmother, Norma Gaskins will accompany Amanda to NYC in February to
meet with Product Model Management, Wilhelmina, and Generation Model Management. She is considering a summer in NYC. She received
numerous callbacks.
Read, Creative Runway and Broadway Talent. She placed 2nd in Photography, 2nd in Runway, a Finalist in Broadway, 2nd in Swimsuit, and was one
point away from Overall Child Model. Morgan and her mother and grandmother, Norma Gaskins will accompany Amanda to NYC in February to
meet with Product Model Management, Wilhelmina, and Generation Model Management. She is considering a summer in NYC. She received
numerous callbacks.
Mikey Scott, 11-year old Mikey competed in TV Commercial, Spokesperson, Photography, Cold Read, Scene Study, Monologue, Improv and
Stand-Up Comedy. Mikey was chosen to perform his monologue in the Top 40 Monologue Show. He placed 2nd in Stand-Up Comedy, 2nd in
Scene Study, 2nd in Improv, and 3rd in Monologue. Mikey received numerous callbacks including Acme Talent (Miley Cyrus’ Agent), Coast to
Coast, Shirley Grant, Don Buchwald Agency and Osbrink. Since returning from AMTC, Mikey has auditioned for two movie roles with an additional
three to come his way in the following weeks.
Stand-Up Comedy. Mikey was chosen to perform his monologue in the Top 40 Monologue Show. He placed 2nd in Stand-Up Comedy, 2nd in
Scene Study, 2nd in Improv, and 3rd in Monologue. Mikey received numerous callbacks including Acme Talent (Miley Cyrus’ Agent), Coast to
Coast, Shirley Grant, Don Buchwald Agency and Osbrink. Since returning from AMTC, Mikey has auditioned for two movie roles with an additional
three to come his way in the following weeks.
Golden Smith, 12-year old Golden competed in Runway, TC Commercial, Photography, Spokesperson, Cold Read, Scene Study, Theatrical
Monologue, Improv, Parent-Child Runway and Stand-Up. Golden was chosen to perform his Stand-Up Comedy Routine in the Talent Show. He
placed 1st in Stand-Up Comedy, was a finalist in Cold Read, a finalist in Improv, a finalist in Spokesperson and Theatrical Monologue. Golden
received several callbacks including Shirley Grant Management, Amazing Kids, and Kazarian Specer and Associates. Golden was put on tape this
week for Coast to Coast Talent of LA and is planning a trip to LA the last week of February to meet with agents.
Monologue, Improv, Parent-Child Runway and Stand-Up. Golden was chosen to perform his Stand-Up Comedy Routine in the Talent Show. He
placed 1st in Stand-Up Comedy, was a finalist in Cold Read, a finalist in Improv, a finalist in Spokesperson and Theatrical Monologue. Golden
received several callbacks including Shirley Grant Management, Amazing Kids, and Kazarian Specer and Associates. Golden was put on tape this
week for Coast to Coast Talent of LA and is planning a trip to LA the last week of February to meet with agents.
Bea Coop, 14-year old Bea competed in TV Commercial, Photography, Swimsuit, Creative Runway, Cold Read, Scene Study, Monologue and
Stand-Up. She was a finalist in both Photography and Spokesperson. She received several callbacks including NY Conservatory for Dramatic Acting
and Maverick Artists Agency. She received several interests during Speednetworking and will be following up with those agents throughout the next
few months. Bea also received the AMTC Spirit Award for being the most spirited and helpful contestant.
Stand-Up. She was a finalist in both Photography and Spokesperson. She received several callbacks including NY Conservatory for Dramatic Acting
and Maverick Artists Agency. She received several interests during Speednetworking and will be following up with those agents throughout the next
few months. Bea also received the AMTC Spirit Award for being the most spirited and helpful contestant.
Brittany Carter, 17-year Brittany competed in Runway, TV Commercial, Photography, Swimsuit, Creative Runway and Spokesperson. She was a
finalist in Photography, Creative Runway, and Swimsuit. She was also a finalist for Overall Female Fashion Teen and was only four points from
capturing this title. Brittany received numerous callbacks from NYC, Atlanta, and Asia agents including DNA, Eilte Atlanta, New York Model
Management, Avenue One and World Top Models. Since arriving home from AMTC, she has received a callback from her photos and was asked to
attend a casting for Broadway Shoes Warehouse in Atlanta. She is planning to visit with the NYC agents after graduation from high school in May.
finalist in Photography, Creative Runway, and Swimsuit. She was also a finalist for Overall Female Fashion Teen and was only four points from
capturing this title. Brittany received numerous callbacks from NYC, Atlanta, and Asia agents including DNA, Eilte Atlanta, New York Model
Management, Avenue One and World Top Models. Since arriving home from AMTC, she has received a callback from her photos and was asked to
attend a casting for Broadway Shoes Warehouse in Atlanta. She is planning to visit with the NYC agents after graduation from high school in May.
Summer 2007 AMTC Stars
Winter 2008 AMTC Stars