Model & Talent Expo

Your Talent

Your Voice

Your Stage

Virtual Expo

August 21-22, 2025 - TBD

Showcases  Friday

Modeling, Acting, Singing, Dancing, Photography, and Personality Videos

Discovery Spotlight™ is open to models, actors and performers ages 2 and older. Our talent show is divided into four divisions: Modeling, Acting, Vocal Performance, and Dancing.

Models, actors and performers may showcase their best two headshots, portfolio, and/or performance photographs in our photography review. Contestants will submit two digital photos in advance (via contestant portal upload or email), to be shared with the scouts. Star Development Package B includes a personality video so the scouts can get to know your even more.

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Dance, Singing, Modeling & Acting Showcases
August2020-winners

Awards Ceremony - Monday

The judges will score participants in each showcase.  The top three contestants in each division are recognized as our Discovery Elite finalists, with the highest-scoring finalist in each of the four divisions being named a Discovery Elite Overall winner.  Finalists are recognized and receive a Discovery Elite Finalist certificate and a $1,000 scholarship. Judges will also pick an overall model, singer, dancer, and actor for a full scholarship to a future event. The competition scores do not affect call-back selections.

Workshops - Thursday

Discovery Spotlight is more than just a talent show. We offer exclusive workshops that are taught by industry professionals and scouts. These unique opportunities allow new talent to learn about the entertainment business.

We are currently planning the workshops for our upcoming event.  Please check back for an updated list in the coming months.

For example, the following workshops were offered at our most recent expo:

> "Success Strategies & Inspiration for the Performing Artist" | Marshall Block, Reel II Reel Productions
> "Development and Marketing Strategies for the Emerging Vocal Artist," I John DeGrazio, Watersound
> “Commercial and Print Modeling” | Jenni Nowak, Click Models Atlanta
> "How to Network in the Entertainment Business" | David Winans II
> "Broadway Bound" I Jeremy Sickles, Daniel Hoff Agency
> "Remote Audition Techniques" with Mallory Levy, DDO Artists Agency, NY/Los Angeles

Callbacks with agents and scouts

Virtual Callback Interviews with Agents and Scouts

These will be held during the following week and based on request and scheduled individually by agents and scouts.

This is an opportunity for selected contestants to interview privately and to share additional photographs, headshots, composite cards, resume, demo, or reel.

This interaction will provide scouts with a better sense of contestants' personalities and overall marketability.