iPOP! Las Vegas :: Los Angeles :: Singing, Dancing, Acting, Modeling Convention

Las Vegas 2008

Hello Joseph. I want to take a moment to thank you for all that iPOP has done for my family. We are so excited to have been a part of iPOP in Vegas '08 that we can hardly contain ourselves. You and your company have more than fulfilled your obligation to us and have treated us like part of your family. I also want to update you on our Los Angeles trip. As you know, we recently drove to LA to meet with agents that we had made appointments with. We met with nine agents and one manager. All went fantastic and as a matter of fact, all of them offered the girls a contract! It was very, very exciting!! Our experience was very positive and everyone was very professional and courteous. We had our favorites, but all received great consideration. As a family we discussed all of our options. We chose to sign with Coast To Coast for 'theatrical' and 'commercial print' for all three girls and Jordan signed with Elite for 'high fashion' modeling. I want to thank your staff for helping in our decisions, especially Nita, Brian, and DJ. Most of all, you for bringing iPOP to Dallas and with you the opportunity for my girls to follow their dreams. Prior to iPOP, our girls had little experience-only huge dreams and determination. You believed in our children and saw in them something that could be nurtured into something great. iPOP boosted the girls' confidence and connected us with people that normally would have taken us years to meet. Some of them we could only have met by being involved with iPOP and we are grateful beyond words. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to us. The girls know they have a lot of work ahead, and we know that there are no guarantees, but we feel more confident because of our relationship with iPOP. We will never forget that it was you that gave the girls their start. Please tell Mr. Patterson that his speeches are inspiring and that values and self respect should never go out of style. And thank you to Crystal for always being so sweet whenever we call. iPOP is GREAT!!!

Sincerely,
Gary

Good Morning Joseph,

My name is Suzanne Franks and you interviewed and selected my daughter Michaela Norton from Dallas for iPOP LA this January. Based on the number of children you see every year I am sure you don't remember her, but she remembers you.
You, and subsequently her whole iPOP experience to date, have made quite an impact on her. She is currently finishing a school assignment based on The 5 People you meet in Heaven. The children have to write testimonials about the 5 people who have made the biggest impact on them whom they would like to meet in heaven. I guess by now you have guessed that she has selected you.
Your organization is doing a fabulous job and while Michaela comes to the event with very little experience, her confidence and poise is growing. She is so looking forward to LA and if by chance she should get an agent it will be icing on the cake of a life changing experience for her.
Well done, Joseph and keep up the good work.

Respectfully,
Suzanne

Thank You for a lovely two days in Las Vegas! It was great seeing all of you and being a part of IPOP, Summer 08. The presentation of all of your talent was great as usual.
Karen Lee
Director of Scouting
Elite Model Management Corporation

The event went well. There's one guy we love and are dying to get, and a few girls we're interested in as well. Thanks again!
Damon Rutland
Public Image Worldwide, New York

I found some very good ones this time. I will contact with their directors, and let you know if anybody goes to Japan. Thanks again!
Ito Compton
Team Evvia, Japan

Great seeing you this weekend at IPOP!!! Great kids were there!! It just gets better and better.
Julie Fulop
AKA Talent Agency

Thank you for the iPOP event. An amazing production. I hope you are doing well after all that intense work. It was fun to see you host on stage. I have already gotten emails from some of my callbacks. They don't waste any time!
Steven Nash
Arts and Letters

Just wanted to send you a "thank you"....IPOP was awesome, Im glad I was a part of it...I'll keep your staff in the loop with any "success stories" of any finds from this event...thnx again...be well..
Joseph T. Le
ABA Talent Agency

What a terrific experience I had for my first time at IPOP. Thank you for accomodating me at the last minute. You guys are awesome! Thanks again!!
Dede Binder-Goldsmith
President
DEFINING ARTISTS

I wanted to Thank both of you for another great year at IPOP !! I had a wonderful time (lost too much money at the blackjack tables !!), but it was very successful for Wilhelmina Agency ! I found some amazing kids, and young guys and girls. I have been making appointments for them to come in to meet with all the Agents in our Los Angeles as well as New York and Miami offices. A big Thank You to you both and your wonderful staff.
Paul Nelson
Director-Men's Division
Wilhelmina Los Angeles

Thank you so much! I was very impressed with the event. I have a meeting set up with the Faas family from Seattle already, and I offered in office callbacks to several local kids as well as a few out of state if they are willing to come here. I appreciate the professionalism and organization of the event and look forward to participating again in the future. Warmest Regards!
Darci Price
Bobby Ball Agency

Thanks Joseph and Tiffany! It was a great experience once again! I really liked being able to see every contestant in the efficiently run 'meet and greet' ! Also my client from IPOP 2007, Laura Kesling just finished shooting Disney's 'Bedtime Stories' starring with Adam Sandler. It will be out this Christmas as a major movie of the season! Thanks again for a wonderful time and I found some exciting talent as always! So look forward to more IPOP success stories from me! :)
Susie Mains
Trilogy Talent

Wow, what a nice note. Thank you as well for including me in the opportunity of attending this year's iPOP! I had a great time. The kids and my colleagues were all amazing. The accommodations weren't too shabby either :) Thank you again and I look forward to more opportunities with iPOP!
Coby Byerly
Susan Nathe & Associates

Thank you so very much for your kind letter and congratulations to all the great success stories listed below. I must tell you how wonderful it was to meet your mom. What a lovely woman. OK, now on to business. WOW! This was without question the best group of talent in one place. I met with many talented kids and supportive parents. I have a stack of headshots that I am going through one by one to set up appointments and several kids that I have signed already. Not only was this group of talent well trained, but the parents were informed, professional and a pleasure to meet. Thank you for having me at IPOP Las Vegas 2008. I will keep you informed of all success stores and look forward to Las Vegas 2009.
Hugs to you and mom!
Susan Osser
Susan Osser Management

As always, it was a pleasure to attend iPOP! I have the utmost respect for the hard work the staff puts into such a professional presentation. I can't wait to see you guys again & scout for more fabulous talent!
Stephanie Casequin
Print Agent
CESD Models

It was great to be at IPOP this time. Indeed you guys did wonderful job to make this event as fun and effective to the contestants as possible. Great energy everywhere!! I usualy cannot find any good male models in conventions, but I think I met some good ones this time. I will let you know after I talk to Tokyo, and of course if anybody goes to Japan I will let you know! Thanks for having me this time!!!
Ito Compton
Team Evvia Japan

It was a pleasure; we always have a good time. We also found some great people. See ya in LA.
Philip Gums
JE Model & Talent

Hello Joseph & Tiffany,
Thank-you for the wonderful e-mail. Yes, IPOP! In Las Vegas was a wonderful experience. It was a first -time for me & my company. I did meet many talented kids that we will be utilizing in up-coming projects. We already have an up-coming project that i will be using one of the models that i scouted there. Her name is Sierra Tabon...she is from Virginia. We plan on making her a working supermodel. She will be re-locating as well. The kids from the Las Vegas JRP school will be working this year as well. I thank you for the opportunity to be a part of IPOP! And i look forward to the next time in January. Please put me on-board ! I never got the chance to meet you but i did get to meet Joseph Beauchamp from Philip. Allen is also a doll. You all did an excellent job with the organization of that week. If you need my assistance in any way....referrals, workshops etc, please do not hesitate.
Once again, thank-you,
Debra Meier
Meier Entertainment

Hi Joseph and Tiffany. Thank you so much for your invitation to your event. I really enjoyed it and had a good time with your contestants. I need to talk with my staff from Japan and hopefully I can find some talent for my agency in Japan. If I do I will let you know.
I am looking forward to joining your next event.
Mariko
Visage

Trust me when I say it is my absolute pleasure to be at iPOP!. I have done many different conventions, and iPOP! is by far the most organized and enjoyable of the lot. This trip was no exception, and actually seemed to run even more smoothly than before! I know the kind of hard work you all put into making these conventions a success and believe me when I say it shows and is highly appreciated! I look forward to another great week in LA come January!
Ben Badger
A&R Director
Innate Talent Services

I had a great time yet again this year and I found some GREAT indian talent that I will audition for an upcoming movie- Thank you so much for including me !!!
Ivy Isenberg
Casting Director

Thanks Joseph and Tiffany! I had an amazing time and found incredible talent!!
Jeremy Apody
Abrams Artists

Hello Joseph & Tiffany and the entire iPOP team....
Thanks very much for your note of appreciation. I was just about to send you and the iPOP organization my own thank you, as well as my congratulations for once again producing and coordinating an incredible event. For the past six years I have had the pleasure of being a part of these events and have witnessed how iPOP and its seminars have grown and evolved stronger each year offering countless options for its talent pools. We here at Gem Entertainment Group have represented and helped develop clients found at the JRP and iPOP organizations. We are proud to say that those careers have helped in the building of our company and its reputation in today's film, television and commercial industry. We are grateful to you and iPOP for your including us in your meaningful talent events.
One last thing: Please tell Ron Patterson that he had all of us teary eyed this year with his speech about the young girl and her adoptive parents from Boston. What an incredible story! How wonderful it is that JRP has granted her a scholarship.
Glenn Hughes
Gem Entertainment

Thanks so much! - had a great time... and many callbacks! and Shelby is ours!! :)
Tana Loy
Coast to Coast

Just wanted to say this years iPOP Vegas was AWESOME! There were so many amazing kids, and I absolutely loved the opportunity to see all of them at the networking open call. I thought that was fantastic. Thank you so much for the opportunity to meet so many fantastic kids in one week!
Karla Huff
DREAM TALENT MANAGEMENT

Thanks so much for having me. I had a great time and saw a lot of great kids. I am already setting them up. I'm sure there is going to be a feeding frenzy for them. You guys had a lot of really great kids. I'm glad you had so much good response from the parents. I know I really tried to be helpful and kind to everyone. I hope I was able to help some of them. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. I know your probably still trying to recover from iPOP Vegas (I hope you took at least a week off) but when you start on your next venture iPOP Vancouver I would love to attend. So keep me in mind. Thanks again for a great time!
Jennifer Boyce
The Savage Agency

Joseph & Tiffany, I had a wonderful time and look forward to the next one. I cant begin to tell you how impressed I was by the event, staff and contestants.
Shepard Smith
Archetype

Joseph and Tiffany, Thank you for such kind words. We love and appreciate all you do for agents! iPOP! was a huge success and as usual so well organized and professionally run! I was blessed once again to work with team 6 who I always enjoy. I also had the privilege of getting to know Paulette who is so polite and caring. Too have someone so cheerful and outgoing greet you each morning is a great way to start the day. Thank you for all you do. Hope to see you next time.
Vicki Leclerc
Direct Talent, Inc.

Hello Joseph and Tiffany,
I want to thank you for again including me in your Vegas IPOP. I will be seeing several of the talent at another callback to my office for possible representation.
Vivian Hollander
Hollander Group

Hello Philip
This note not only is to thank you for all your help and the personal attention you gave me at the iPOP event during the week of July 4th but also and most importantly, for the help and attention you gave to our client Marylou. Marylou recently completed her commitment to Nickelodeon's hit television series "Unfabulous" and has enjoyed making lots of personal appearances, but most of all she especially loved the iPOP event in Las Vegas.

Reminiscing a bit, you and I have had a long working relationship over many years and have shared the experience of being associated with some incredibly successful young clients going back as far as when you were an agent at Buckwald Talent Group. We here at Gem Entertainment Group have enjoyed being a part of the iPOP events and have seen how iPOP and its seminars have grown and evolved, becoming stronger each year. Such success isn't possible without there being an incredibly talented team putting it all together. And, Philip, you are a big part of that team. I'm sure the leaders of the iPOP organization realize that and know that is why their organization reflects such excellence.

I'm also very grateful to you for including me as a speaker at an event's seminar. You no doubt know how much I truly believe that it is essential for parents, children and young adults to be given the opportunity to learn the "facts of the business" personally from qualified and sincere people; knowledgeable people with experience in all areas of the business. An actor's parents and family need and deserve to hear from professionals who can address important issues, adequately respond to questions, and realistically explain the fundamental guidelines to be followed in order to avoid frustration and attain success. And let me add one final "thank you" for taking the time to introduce me to Ron Patterson and some of the JRP school heads at the cocktail party.

Glenn Hughes
Gem Entertainment

Los Angeles 2008

Tiffany-
Thanks for everything at IPOP. I still cant believe the amount of
co-ordination and strategizing that goes into an event like that. I
especially enjoyed being part of the Panel this year.
Mimi Yapor
city model management,inc.

My favorite part of iPOP! is how everyone is handled. not just that the judges get a VIP breakfast, but the fact that each child truly feels special. everytime iPOP comes around we know there is going to be some amazing new talent, but the staff goes out of their way to make sure everyone reaches each competition with a smile and normally even a hug. that is the most precious part of what you folks do in my opinion. i thank you so much on behalf of myself and my partner Steve Roberts for making everyone feel at home during what could potentially be a very alienating experience.

Wtih warmest regards,
Ben Badger
A&R Director
Innate Talent Services

Dear Tiffany,
Thank you and all for making IPOP such a wonderful scouting experience for me. I can always count on your organization to expose me to a terrific group of actors who are not only talented but determined to succeed. Thank you for inviting me to attend IPOP.

Best Regards,
Jody Alexander
Director/Young Peoples Dept.
KAZARIAN/SPENCER & ASSOC.

I enjoyed my experience at iPOP and look forward to attending iPOP Las Vegas. I found the contestants in LA were talented, marketable and prepared for the event.
Best Regards,
Paul Trusik
TTM/Trusik Talent Management, Inc.

Las Vegas 2007

Thank you too! It was another amazing event and lots of great talent! Many kids for us all to fight over! LOL Looking forward to the next event.
Karla Huff
DREAM TALENT MANAGEMENT

It was one of the best and most organized events that I have ever attended! Thank you for hosting such an amazing event. The caliber of participants was phenomenal and two of the kids that I took on have already booked jobs!
Maria
Urban Talent, Toronto

Thank you Tiffany it was an absolute pleasure to be a part of. Looking forward to next year!
James Charles, LA Models

Thanks. - Signed some amazing talent. Lots of success stories to follow
Bryan Leder, Bryan Leder Talent

It was my pleasure! I had a great time scouting talent. I have signed several people and am looking forward to them achieving their goals. Thank you for having me and I will look forward to the next iPOP!
Susan Osser, Susan Osser Talent

Thank you so much as well. I had a great time and found some great talent. The talent seems to get better every year. I can't wait till January
Jennifer Boyce, The Savage Agency

A big thank you to yourself and Philip Leder for welcoming me to IPOP! in Las Vegas.. I have scheduled several wonderful prospective clients and hope to have great "booking" news by the time of your next event!
Best Regards,
Justine Hunt, Hines and Hunt

Tiffany, Thanks to You Ron, Joseph and All for IPOP 2007. Elite appreciates our relationship with all JRP schools and we look forward to finding a future star from your schools!
Warm Regards,
Karen Lee, Elite Models

Thank you so much! You had some great talent and it was a great event. Thanks for having me! Look forward to the next iPOP!
Debbie Entin, Rising Talent Management

Just wanted to say that so far we have signed Niki Griswold, Ty Darrough, Jalen Young, Kyle Fitz and Devin Conti from IPOP Las Vegas and we still have more that are coming in for call backs with us. From IPOP January 2007 we signed 7 actors and 5 of them have already booked jobs. So, Thank You Very much for having outstanding talent.
Bonnie Ventis, KSA

It is a pleasure to be included within the group of business professionals
you have attending your events.Thank you for the opportunity.
Glenn Hughes, Gem Entertainment

Los Angeles 2007

Thanks to you and all of the iPOP! team for a wonderful experience. Katie and I both loved iPOP!, and she learned an awful lot in just a few short days. She also made some great contacts. She signed with a San Francisco agency this week, and we're coming down to LA in February at the request of an agency there. Things are happening, and iPOP! certainly opened the door for Katie!
Rita
California

Dear Tiffany and DJ,

We want to let you know how much we truly appreciate all your hard work to make this event, iPOP 2007 LA, such an awesome experience for LeeAnne and I, especially LeeAnne. We had a fantastic time! I did get to meet DJ personally at the iPOP Shop and thank him. I would have loved to personally meet you, Tiffany, to thank you personally. You did a super-super job at organizing this event. It was such an awesome experience. While having fun, LeeAnne learned alot more about competing, working hard and cheering on friends we came with and new ones she met. She enjoyed participating in the workshops and seminars. She loved being with all the kids. This was an incredible experience for her. She will grow from this and will continue to work towards her dream and succeed. She loves to perform! LeeAnne competed in the A5 division-monologue,commercial and scene and S5 division-singing. She received "1st Runner-Up" in her S5 division. She also received 6 call backs. We want to express our gratitude and appreciation to the Memphis Directors-Glenda and David Marion, for all their help and support they gave us. They were wonderful to work with. We truly had a great time. Kimo and the coaches also did a great job. This event was totally awesome!
Debbe, Charlie, and especially LeeAnne
Kansas City

To Those Who make it possible.
I, as a parent and supporter of a talented actor from Tucson,AZ, want to congratulate and thank you for your very hard, and diligent work. Too many times those who are in the background, (the grunts) are unmentioned. I noticed, and I thank you. My son has worked very hard and you have provided him the opportunity to display his abilities,talents and enthusiasm to the very people who can advance his chosen career. It is rare indeed in todays world for someone else to care enough to work hard for the advancement of others, You are to be commended, and should be rewarded. I cannot reward any of you, however I do commend you. Please accept my sincerest gratitude and thanks for a job well done.
A grateful Dad
Tucson AZ

New York 2006

"The event exceeded our expectations in virtually every regard. We appreciate that it was held in a manner that made it fun in the midst of a great deal of pressure to perform."
Mr. Palatas, parent

"Andrea enjoyed iPOP! and I think she learned alot about competing, working hard, having fun and rooting for friends."
Mr. Guite, Parent

"I had a fantastic time at iPOP! in New York, the talent was of a very good standard..."
Tracie Bestford, Storm Agency - London

"I have heard back from a few of the models, which I already started to market. It was a great turnout...."
Chris Jones, Jones Model & Talent - New York

"You guys did a great job organizing this event. Thanks for making it go so smoothly for us..."
Paul Webber, MGM Casting

"The whole things was an adventure. Nadia cried when we left and said she wished she could do it all over again. I'm not sure which she enjoyed more, the auditioning or the bonding with other kids. It was really an experience for her."
Cindy, Parent

"It was one incredible week...It was as you promised, better than LA, although I though LA was great!"
Nita Brochu, Parent

Los Angeles 2006

A Letter from the Mayor of Los Angeles

"What can I say about iPOP! 2006 LA except that it was great! As a parent of a child who loves to perform, this experience was more than we could even hoped for. Our son Doug was sure that he wanted to be an actor before we went, but after experiencing it all firsthand, he could not be more convinced, nor could I.We are still not sure what was the best part of iPOP! 2006, LA, as it was all very exciting from the moment we arrived until we sadly left Los Angeles. It could have been meeting the agents first hand, they were great! And we’re looking forward to hearing back from the ones that we made contact with. It could have been the competition; delivering the commercials, monologues and scenes that he had worked on and perfected, or even the awards that he won. I think that Doug loved it all, but I think being in the Showcase was his favorite. Showcase, actually happens on the last night where they Showcase new talent; actors, models and singers. It was a great experience that he will always remember, and working with a great team of directors/choreographers excited and encouraged him even more. Another great thing was the seminars that they had for the parents and for the kids. I received a lot of valuable information from the parent seminars on how to help our children be successful. Doug said that he liked his seminars too, and he even took notes. So was it worth the long hours that Doug spent practicing his material, as well as the headshots, resume preparation, and the finances needed to go? Absolutely! The experience was invaluable! And we will go again? Well, iPOP 2007 LA will be here before you know it, maybe we'll see you there! iPOP! 2006 LA From A Mom’s View: Nita Brochu

“The group of talent was great and the agents too…”
Stefano Ghirimoldi – Future Models Milan

“This was by far one of the best well-put conventions I have been to in a while.”
Milton Perea – The Morgan Agency

“Thank you for such a great convention. As a matter of fact, I've already submitted 2 talent from IPOP for a Warner Brothers Film as well as getting two models placed internationally.”
Josh Robbins - Wilhelmina Dan Agency, Inc.

“iPOP! LA '06 was fast paced, exciting and very professional. I am so proud to be a member of such an incredible organization.”
Colleen Collins – John Robert Powers Chicago

“Thank you to the entire iPOP! crew. I know these events take a lot of work. I saw some great new faces!”
Brad Diffley – Abrams Artists Agency

“Bravo, Bravo, Bravo on an awesome event”
David and Glenda Marion – JRP Memphis

“iPOP! brought some very talented people to the Los Angeles professionals.”
Vivian Hollander – Hollander Talent Group

"The advantage of this [convention] is that we are able to see the kids up front, close, immediately the first day. And if there's someone that we really like we can jump on it quickly."
Karen Lee, Elite Model Management (New York, USA)

"There are many conventions out there, but iPOP! really stands out and it the best one out there. The parents are really making the right choice with iPOP!"
Grace Puc, Next Model Management (Miami, USA)

"This is a really good opportunity. [Girls and boys] come here with a school, and they meet international agencies."
Osana, Success Models (Paris, France)

"iPOP! bridges the gap between us and the talent. It's tough for them to meet people like us that are involved in working with the industry."
Anthony Meyer, Alumni Entertainment (Los Angeles, USA)

"The caliber of talent was outstanding!"
Bonnie Ventis, Kazarian Spencer and Associates (Los Angeles, USA)

"The quality of the models I've found are much higher levels than on other events I went to before, and I don't talk only about the American ones, I talk about European ones as well."
Maggie Fedorow-Berndt, Okay Models (Hamburg, Germany)

"iPOP! is a wonderful vehicle to view great talent from all around the US."
Carolyn Thompson-Goldstein, Amsel, Eisenstadt and Faizer (Los Angeles, USA)

"iPOP! is a great opportunity for anyone fortunate enough to come!"
Jeff Morrone, Anonymous Content (Los Angeles, USA)