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Article: Micah Sloat, Star of "Paranormal Activity," Snagged His Role In the Recent Hit Film While Attending MI in 2006.
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- Marketing Weekly News
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- November 21, 2009
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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 ...