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Subject: Millie Lewis International Author: Midwest mother of 2 [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 11:43:01 06/21/03 Sat Has anyone ever heard of Millie Lewis International? Everything I have heard so far has been great! I just want to be sure before we spend money to go to a convention. I have seen good things about them, but I would like to know if they are for real. Please if you have any info good or bad let me know. Thank you!! [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: Millie Lewis Author: No name [Edit] Date Posted: 07:55:06 07/06/03 Sun Be careful - they send their sales staff into cities - place big radio adds - ask for a nonrefundable $500.00 deposit and could care less if you attend the convention because they made their money - if you go it will cost over $5000.00 and there are over 1500 contestants you are just one among many. Their telephone script was posted on the net showing how they take everyone - they tell everyone they have been "chosen" by the way the sales person gets $250.00 of your deposit - that is why everyone is chosen. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Millie Lewis Convention Author: unable to be scammed [Edit] Date Posted: 13:28:42 09/30/03 Tue I was one of the "lucky" ones to be "chosen" by the scout that was sent to Rochester, NY. They almost suckered me in, but I was smart enough to ask them questions. I asked them how many of their "chosen" people had gotten a contract out of the convention and the average number of call backs they received, but they just didn't have the answers. They couldn't even tell me what I had gotten "chosen" for! I only knew that it was in the modeling category. If you have money to burn, burn it on something else. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: millie lewis convention AMTC Author: stepford wife [Edit] Date Posted: 19:21:45 07/06/03 Sun I have taken two of my daughters to this convention. My oldest daughter went twice. They both had excellent experiences. It is well run and very professional. I am not sure what you are wanting to get out of it. Obviously if you live in the Midwest you are not going to get lots of work in NY or LA from here. But, you will get to meet agents that will educate you on the business and that will help you decide if this is for you. I cannot say enough nice things about Carey and Bill Arban that run AMTC. They really do run a class act. Hope that helps. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Of course they run a class act! They should! Look at the money they are making. Author: No name [Edit] Date Posted: 18:11:07 07/08/03 Tue They are in this to make money. I know them both, and I knew her mother. They do not care if anyone makes it from their convention, they simply want money. For the money you paid to go, it should be a class act. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: MILLIE LEWIS AMTC ... SCAM..SCAM..SCAM!!!!!!! Author: No name [Edit] Date Posted: 19:10:07 09/02/04 Thu I HOPE THAT EVERYONE THINKING ABOUT GOING WITH ANY MILLIE LEWIS CONVENTION OR SCHOOL, THINKS AGAIN. I ACTUALLY WAS A SCOUT FOR THIS COMPANY.CAREY ARBAN,THE OWNER(MILLIES DAUGHTER)TOLD ME HERSELF THAT EVERYONE IS SELECTED AND IF SHE FOUND OUT THAT WE DID NOT TRY TO SIGN SOMEONE,FOR ANY REASON,WE WOULD BE FIRED. ALSO FOR EVERY PERSON SIGNED THE "SCOUT GETS 250.00. ON ONE SCOUTING TRIP THAT TOOK ONLY 2 DAYS (ONLY 2 HOURS FOR OPEN CALL) (AND ABOUT FIVE OR SIX HOURS OF INTERVIEWS THE NEXT DAY,TO SIGN EVERYONE UP)I ACTUALLY SIGNED ABOUT 30 PEOPLE.THATS 250.00 TIMES 30!! THATS 7500.00 FOR ABOUT 8 HOURS WORK. MOST PEOPLE WONT TURN DOWN THAT KIND OF MONEY.THANKFULLY MY PARENTS RAISED A SON WITH A CONSCIENCE AND I RESIGNED.I WILL ADMIT THAT IT WAS VERY HARD GIVING UP THAT INCOME (I MADE OVER 300,000 IN ONE YEAR!!!!I AM NOT MAKING THAT KIND OF MONEY ANYMORE,BUT I SLEEP REALLY WELL AT NIGHT...FINALLY [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: MILLIE LEWIS AMTC ... SCAM..SCAM..SCAM!!!!!!! Author: Knowledgeable [Edit] Date Posted: 16:49:30 10/01/04 Fri To the so-called former (male) scout of AMTC: Your income story is fantastically false. You are engaging in illegal Web stalking of the AMTC, as a disgruntled rejectee can. You were observed in inappropriate actions, dishonesty, and suspicion of theft. You did not resign; you were dismissed. Indeed, you were paid fairly, anyway, so you seem to be renegeing on your written word as well. Your mother would not be proud of your behaviour. Give it up, and save your soul, HB. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: AMTC Author: No name [Edit] Date Posted: 04:25:46 05/19/07 Sat It's VERY expensive to attend their AMTC (Actor, Model, Talent Competition). But, I've heard if you live in a small market (i.e. anywhere but NY, Miami, LA . . .), it may be beneficial. It's an opportunity to be seen by top casting agents that you don't have if you don't live near the "BIG" markets. BUT, you are not guarenteed even 1 callback, so your thousands of dollars may be wasted. Also, Millie Lewis is a modeling SCHOOL, not an agency. Good Luck, whatever you choose! [ Post a Reply to This Message ]