Is Everyone Accepted?

A: No, everyone is not. In order to keep our     

    standards high and our reputation of excellence

    with the modeling agents and casting directors a

    selection process is used. It may be in the form of

    an audition or interview with a member school or

    agency of MAAI. Three years old and over. 

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How can I attend the next MAAI?

 
Competitor:

You have taken the first step by viewing our web site. Next, fill out either the Want to Attend? or the Quiere Asistir? form. Make sure to mark if you are a model, actor, dancer, or singer and fill out the information accordingly. Your information will be given to an MAAI member located you and you will be contacted.

Schools / Agencies / Managers:

If you are an owner or director of a modeling school, talent agency, or talent manager fill out the MAAI Membership form. You will be contacted by our membership committee who will be able to answer your questions.

Scouts / Casting Directors / Managers:

If you would like to scout our models and talent by attending the coming MAAI Convention, please complete the Scout Our Talent form. You will be contacted by one of our members to help with your arrangements.

 

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Do you need experience?

A: No. An MAAI member will prepare you for the

     competitions.

 

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Can I use my own portfolio of photos?

 

A: Often you can. This is determined by your  

     director or the member who is preparing you.   

     Photos need to be current (not over one year

     old). If you are over 21, haven't changed your

     hair style, and still look like your photos, you  

     can usually go two years before a new

     portfolio is needed. Your director will make

     that decision.

 

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How much does it cost?

A: The cost of competing in the convention depends

     on variables which are determined by the city in                               

     which you live, how many preparation sessions                                                   

     you will need, your photo package,    

     accommodations, and transportation. Most

     members have a package cost which is divided

     into affordable monthly payment plans. They also

     may accept credit cards plus you may arrange to

     get sponsors to donate monies for this wonderful

     opportunity. Look at it as an investment to

     achieve your goal of being discovered and

     possibly working for a large agency in Miami

     Beach, elsewhere in the United States, Europe,

     or Asia.

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What if I am not called for a special interview with an agent? Will I still get to see them?
 
A: Most Definitely. You may choose to spend time

     with all the agents on Go See Day. You will

     receive a list of agents in attendance and what

     they want. All you have to do is find their table

     and speak with them. This is your opportunity to

     show them your portfolio, give them a comp card,   

     and sell yourself by letting that special personality

     shine through.

 

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How many agents attemd MAAI?
 
A: Hundreds are invited each year. They come from  

     all over the world and across the United States.

     You'll enjoy intensive exposure to the most

     influential people in the industry.

 

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Is there anything else I should know about the MAAI?

 

 

A: The 2012 Convention and Showcase will be held

     April 19 - 23 at the Deauville Resort in Miami

     Beach, Florida.  The Awards Banquet, near the

     close of the event, is included in your registration

     package. You can invite family and friends to join

     you at the Awards Banquet, at their cost

     however. Parties and special events will be held

     throughout Convention for all the participants to

     celebrate the week, new friendships, contracts,

     and opportunities.

 

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What does Not-For-Profit mean?

 

A: It means MAAI is not a profit-making business like

     ALL of the other conventions. School and agency

     dues support MAAI. The Advisory Council and

     Executive Board are strictly volunteer, voted in

     by the general membership. They devote   

     countless hours and spend several weeks a year

     planning events. They believe in MAAI and all the

     good it does to help young people, such as

     yourself, get started in this business. MAAI was

     the first convention of its kind. Others have

     followed, but never equaled MAAI!

 

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What makes the MAAI convention different from 
all the rest?

A: MAAI is the founder of the model/talent

     convention concept - 51 successful years of     

     conventions. There are several things MAAI

     offers which make us unique:

 

• Not-for-Profit status means we are not a proprietary corporation.  MAAI does not survive to make a profit.
• MAAI invites celebrities and soap stars so you can have your photo taken and speak with them.
• Our elegant surroundings.
• Scholarship awards program.
• Exclusivity - we are not an overcrowded cattle call. 
  
  

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Will I have time to sight see or will I be busy the whole time?

 

A: Yes, you do have time to see Miami, South Beach

     and Miami Beach. You also have time to attend

     seminars arranged by MAAI and given by agents

     and industry experts.

 

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