FINALLY AÂ BUSINESS PLAN FOR ACTORS
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Actor Business School™
What They Don't Teach You In Acting ConservatoryÂ
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Actor Business School™ is the only month-long intensive built by a working director to prepare you for the 2025 market. You’ll sharpen your on-camera craft, conquer the business side of acting, and connect directly with top casting directors—so you can stop waiting to be discovered and build the career you've always wanted.
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Actor Business School™
This isn’t a class. It’s a movement. It’s time for actors to free themselves from the pain of the broken Hollywood system. Step into your power and watch the opportunities increase tenfold around you.
By the end of this program, you'll have access to...
Bicoastal Casting Directors
We're stacking up an all-star team of Casting Directors who are working on projects on both coasts. Confirmed guests include Aaron Schoonover (SEVERANCE), Briana Dunlay (WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS), Harley Kaplan (SEX AND THE CITY), and more.
Agents and Managers
While we know it's totally possible to build a thriving career without a rep, we still want to give you the wisdom and experience of talking with some. We'll bring in several reps for a small group Q&A with you and will share your work with them in a submission packet.Â
In-Depth Business Training
You get four weeks of comprehensive training in branding, marketing, networking, and how to build an audience. This is the most unique aspect of Actor Business School™ and the one that consistently gets our actors working more than anything else.Â
A Community of Artists
Vermilion has one of the most positive, self-actualized, and proactive communities of actors in the world. Our members know it's not about sitting back and waiting. Their addictive enthusiasm and ambition keeps you pushing forward and building friendships.Â
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There are two tracks for Actor Business School™. An Online Track ($795) and an In-Person Track ($1295). The core curriculum is exactly the same. However, the In-Person Track ends with a live casting director showcase.Â
 Please be sure to fill out the application BEFORE purchasing a place in Actor Business School™. Vermilion reserves the right to refund the money of anyone who ends up not being a good fit for the program.
ACTOR BUSINESS SCHOOL™ APPLICATION FORM
A Month-Long Business Boot Camp
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Module One:
July 1 - Business Basics
We'll start with the fundamentals of running a business, which apply to acting just like anything else. You'll be shocked at how linear it is. Get someone to know, like, and trust you and you're halfway there.
Once you embrace these concepts, the business side can be creative, exciting, beautiful, and fun. The online track meets on Zoom, and the in-person track meets live.
This module includes:
- Lesson: "Building A Brand 101"
- Lesson: "Secrets of Networking"
- Live scene work with notesÂ
Module Two:
July 8 - Your Actor Package
Although you are the product and service, you need professional marketing materials to build your career. This includes your headshot, resume, reel, clips, and optional digital materials (social media and website).Â
In Week 2, you'll get to talk with an agent and manager to gain valuable insight on how to put together a submission package. This "actor package" is essential for reps, CDs, directors, and more.Â
This module includes:
- Zoom panel conversation with an agent and a manager
- Misha to review your headshot, resume, and reel with feedback
- Live scene work with notesÂ
Module Three:
July 15 - Secrets of Casting
Most actors have no idea what casting is actually looking for. This crash course in audition essentials will help you look at the audition process through the eyes of the casting directors.Â
The class includes a Q&A with two NY casting directors for both the online and in-person class actors. The in-person actors will be able to present scenes live for the casting directors.Â
This module includes:
- Q&A Panel with two casting directors
- Lesson: "We Are All Content Creators"
- Live scene work with notes
Module Four:
July 22 -Â Graduation Week
It's time to bring all of the concepts together as you create your actor business plan! You''ll combine what you've learned about marketing, networking, branding, auditions, and craft into a year-long calendar of acting business milestones.Â
This is also the week of your final scenes. In-person will present on Zoom to a panel of CDs; the online track will present to Misha and receive notes.Â
This module includes:
- Lesson: "Booking The Job"
- Presentation of actor business plans
- Live scene work with notesÂ
Module Five:
Bonus:Â Private Coaching
As the program concludes, you have the option of booking a wrap-out call with Misha for 15 minutes of private coaching. Ask anything related to your career, and get simple, direct answers.Â
This one-on-one call is your chance to lock in any remaining sections of your business plan or lingering questions about how to position yourself in the industry. Even in just a 15-minute call, many of our clients report major breakthroughs.Â
ACTOR BUSINESS SCHOOL™ APPLICATION FORMGet To Know Some Of Our Actor Success Stories...
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JahDey Wright booked the lead in an indie film as well as a national commercial within a month of finishing the Vermilion Actor Business School™.
Darcy Schacher. During Vermilion's month-long Actor Business School™ Darcy used our social media strategy to secure a callback for a guest star role in an Amazon Prime Series. Â
Anna Toloczko. After just four months in mentorship, Anna shot her first co-star in a major TV show opposite an A-list star, shot a lead role in a short film, and was called in for a one-on-one meeting with a top casting director.
Kristiana Priscantelli increased her audition rate by 500% and booked lead roles in three short films during her coaching with Misha. She also launched a side business and is building a whole new income stream.
Alicia Birkby. During her coaching with Misha, Alicia signed with a legit agent and booked a lead role in a regional theater production.
Aidan Schultz signed up for monthly mentorship with Misha, and within one month of working together began getting called in for lead roles in indie feature films. She also launched a side business that was immediately profitable.
Daniel Ison moved to a brand new market, secured several additional income portals, and signed with a great bicoastal management team while working with Misha in mentorship.
Marquis Wood signed with prestigious New York agency The Mine and booked the Broadway tour of Hadestown, as well as his first TV co-star during Monthly Mentorship with Misha.
Zach Herman. As a result of working with Misha, Zach rebranded as an actor and booked three leading roles in one month, including two films and one play.
Sophie Moshofsky worked with Misha to build two brand new, creatively aligned businesses from the ground up that were immediately profitable. She also booked multiple voicovers using Vermilion techniques and began writing her first solo show, which now has interest from Broadway producers.
Heather Fusari. After just one month of private coaching with Misha, Heather booked her first guest star on television!Â
Gem Marc Collins. During his coaching program with Misha, Gem rebranded as an actor, booked several commercials, and within 2 months of finishing booked a series regular on TV. Â
You've Got Training.Â
Time to Get Booking.
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You’re not alone—auditions are down, and the industry has shifted. It used to be that conservatory training and a great showcase guaranteed you a career. Not anymore.Â
Studios and streamers are outsourcing productions. The U.S. isn’t even in the top five filming locations for U.S. film and TV anymore.
At the same time, casting has changed. More and more, actors are expected to come with fan bases, self-made projects, and a clear brand. Waiting to be discovered? That era is gone.
But TV shows are still shooting. Films are still getting made.
The acting business isn't dying. It's decentralizing. It's moving online and opening up to global audiences.Â
The ability to reach people directly—directors, producers, casting directors, and audience—has transformed what it means to be an actor. Technology can help you, if you let it.Â
There has never been a better time to be a creator.
The most successful actors don’t wait around.
They build. They pitch. They produce. They make things happen.
Film has a long history of the multi-hyphenate creator controlling the vertical. From Charlie Chaplin and Mary Pickford to Issa Rae, Margot Robbie, and Tyler Perry—they've all created their own opportunities.
As the saying goes:Â
“There’s a fortune to be made, and your only competition is fools." So step out of your comfort zone—and start running your career like a business.
