Micah Sloat, Star Of "Paranormal Activity," Snagged His Role In The Recent Hit Film While Attending MI in 2006

LOS ANGELES--(Business Wire)--
Micah Sloat has a very unique, almost retro kind of Musicians Institute success
story.

Following his appearance in the recent box office smash "Paranormal Activity,"
the musician and actor has emerged as one of the hottest new movie stars in
Hollywood. The role came about through unorthodox channels. While attending MI`s
Guitar Program in 2006, the Connecticut native answered a casting call for
unknown actors who could improvise and work all night.

Since its release, the Oren Peli-directed film, which was shot on a budget
reported at $15,000, has pulled in more than $84 million in domestic box office,
catapulting Sloat and co-star Katie Featherston to A-list status. It now ranks
as the most profitable independent film ever. "It`s been intense," Sloat said.

"Paranormal Activity" premiered at the Screamfest Film Festival in the U.S. on
October 14, 2007, and was shown at the Slamdance Film Festival on January 18,
2008. The movie received a limited release in several U.S. cities on October 9,
2009, and had a nationwide release on October 16, 2009.

The movie centers on a young couple, Katie and Micah, who are haunted by a
supernatural presence in their home. The movie is presented in a documentary
style, using footage from the camera set up by the couple to capture what is
haunting them, in a similar manner to "TheBlair Witch Project" and "The Last
Broadcast."

Since 1977, Musicians Institute (MI) has trained thousands of graduates for
careers in every genre of contemporary music. From the beginning, MI
revolutionized music education with hands-on, intensive, performance-based
programs taught by working professionals. Today, MI`s unique, innovative
approach includes degree and certificate programs for career-minded guitarists,
bassists, drummers, vocalists, keyboardists, audio engineers, independent
artists, guitar makers, music business professionals and filmmakers.

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