Episodes

  • 3 Biggest Mistakes as a Filmmaker
    Sep 16 2024

    This week, Misha shares the secrets of some of her biggest and most spectacular mistakes while creating her film and television projects...things like contracts missteps, going over budget, and how to get rid of a toxic narcissist on set. Hopefully some of these jaw-dropping stories will help you along your own journey in film and television, and if you're able to avoid any of these mistakes even better!


    If you liked this episode, slide into our DMs! You can reach our host Misha Calvert at @mishacalvert on Instagram.
    www.instagram.com/mishacalvert

    If you want to contact Misha elsewhere, or view her creative work visit:
    www.mishacalvert.com

    If you are interested in a free phone consultation, classes, or coaching visit:
    www.clubvermilion.com

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    21 mins
  • Interview with Casting Director Erica Hart
    Sep 9 2024

    In this episode, we speak with award-winning casting director Erica Hart for a long, and very informational interview about acting and auditioning. Her credits include BLACK MIRROR, THE GIRLS ON THE BUS, THE EQUALIZER, and on Broadway CHICKEN AND BISCUITS, PASS OVER. This episode originally aired on the podcast Unlikely Protagonist, co-hosted by Misha Calvert and Brett Epstein.


    If you liked this episode, slide into our DMs! You can reach our host Misha Calvert at @mishacalvert on Instagram.
    www.instagram.com/mishacalvert

    If you want to contact Misha elsewhere, or view her creative work visit:
    www.mishacalvert.com

    If you are interested in a free phone consultation, classes, or coaching visit:
    www.clubvermilion.com

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    52 mins
  • Screenwriting: to Outline or Not to Outline?
    Sep 2 2024

    This week we answer a very commonly-asked question from screenwriters. Should you outline? Misha gives a short and sweet answer, along with some tips that will help you go faster and farther with your writing craft!


    If you liked this episode, slide into our DMs! You can reach our host Misha Calvert at @mishacalvert on Instagram.
    www.instagram.com/mishacalvert

    If you want to contact Misha elsewhere, or view her creative work visit:
    www.mishacalvert.com

    If you are interested in a free phone consultation, classes, or coaching visit:
    www.clubvermilion.com

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    7 mins
  • How Many Takes Do You Get as a Director?
    Aug 26 2024

    If you're a film director, don't get caught in the trap of thinking you have more time than you do. In this episode Misha dives into how many takes you can realistically expect to have on an indie film set (hint: it's probably less than you think). She also shares some astonishing real-life stories from Hollywood sets with directors who were either multiple-take-machines, or one-take wonders! This is a great episode for anyone prepping to shoot a film in the near future who wants to responsibly plan a shot list.

    If you liked this episode, slide into our DMs! You can reach our host Misha Calvert at @mishacalvert on Instagram.
    www.instagram.com/mishacalvert

    If you want to contact Misha elsewhere, or view her creative work visit:
    www.mishacalvert.com

    If you are interested in a free phone consultation, classes, or coaching visit:
    www.clubvermilion.com

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    10 mins
  • Film School: To Go Or Not To Go?
    Aug 19 2024

    If you’re not a nepo baby, one of the most compelling ways into Hollywood as a filmmaker is film school. But is it all it’s cracked up to be? Our host Misha Calvert did not attend film school, and she has strong thoughts about the pros and cons of either a BFA or MFA film program. She weighs factors like craft, confidence, and networking. By the end of this episode, hopefully you’ve heard all the arguments you need in order to make your decision on film school.

    If you liked this episode, slide into our DMs! You can reach our host Misha Calvert at @mishacalvert on Instagram.
    www.instagram.com/mishacalvert

    If you want to contact Misha elsewhere, or view her creative work visit:
    www.mishacalvert.com

    If you are interested in a free phone consultation, classes, or coaching visit:
    www.clubvermilion.com

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    13 mins
  • How to Add 2 Hours to Your Day
    Aug 12 2024

    Have you tried logging 40 hours a week on your creative career? If you’re not seeing the results you want, this one simple fix will probably change everything. But where will you get those hours?

    In this episode, Misha breaks down simple and practical methods to adding 2 more hours to your day. From the time of day when your brain is most effective to how to delegate menial tasks, Misha explains how to free up your precious 24 hours so that you have more time to focus on your work as an artist.


    If you liked this episode, slide into our DMs! You can reach our host Misha Calvert at @mishacalvert on Instagram.
    www.instagram.com/mishacalvert

    If you want to contact Misha elsewhere, or view her creative work visit:
    www.mishacalvert.com

    If you are interested in a free phone consultation, classes, or coaching visit:
    www.clubvermilion.com

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    19 mins
  • How to Market Yourself as an Actor
    Aug 5 2024

    Actors, we’re here to dispel the myth that your success in this business is based on luck. That couldn’t be further from the truth! It’s actually based on the two most basic principles of business: product and marketing. In this episode, Misha covers marketing, and the top ways to market your acting in order to quickly generate more bookings. From casting director classes to social media, this episode is the most straightforward and affordable (free!) marketing lesson out there.


    If you liked this episode, slide into our DMs! You can reach our host Misha Calvert at @mishacalvert on Instagram.
    www.instagram.com/mishacalvert

    If you want to contact Misha elsewhere, or view her creative work visit:
    www.mishacalvert.com

    If you are interested in a free phone consultation, classes, or coaching visit:
    www.clubvermilion.com

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    18 mins
  • How to Finance Your Short Film
    Jul 29 2024

    This week, Misha talks money! How to approach it, where to find it, and how to make sure you get it. Securing financing for a project is often the most mysterious and elusive part of filmmaking, but Misha offers you an extremely clear breakdown of the main methods to acquire funding. She also touches on her own money journey, and the mindset shifts she used to go from financing out of pocket to consistently working with investors.


    If you liked this episode, slide into our DMs! You can reach our host Misha Calvert at @mishacalvert on Instagram.
    www.instagram.com/mishacalvert

    If you want to contact Misha elsewhere, or view her creative work visit:
    www.mishacalvert.com

    If you are interested in a free phone consultation, classes, or coaching visit:
    www.clubvermilion.com

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    12 mins