Bernadette McBrinn + Misha Calvert
Two-Week Blockbuster Film and TV Class
We are thrilled to be working with Casting Director Bernadette McBrinn in this on-camera acting class. Bernadette has extensive experience in casting on some of New York's biggest film and television projects. She has worked with many of the East Coast's most prolific Casting Directors including offices like Julie Tucker, Bess Fifer, Gayle Keller, and Paramount Pictures. Bernadette is now a full-time Casting Associate with Candice Alustiza with a number of upcoming film and television projects. Her credits include MR. & MRS. SMITH, IF, WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS, LADY IN THE LAKE, TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE BEASTS, HUSTLERS, SEE, THE PUNISHER, and many more. Prior to working in casting, Bernadette was an agent at Avalon Artists Group for seven years, and brings her expertise on the talent agency side into the classes that she teaches. She is based in New York.
Space is limited. The class is in person in New York City. Tuesday June 3rd, 10th from 7-9:30pm - $195
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Class Description & Format
Tuesday June 3rd and 10th 7pm-9:30pm
Week 1
For your first week, you'll be assigned a scene to present in class with just Misha as she gets to know your work and prepares you for working in front of Bernadette. You'll present scenes that you choose live with a reader and receive feedback from Misha, and then get a recording of your work when you're done. You'll also get a chance to ask Misha questions in a live Q&A. Classes will take place at a rental studio in Manhattan.
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Week 2
During your second week, you'll be assigned scenes once again and asked to present them live in class. Misha will facilitate the class while you work with Bernadette directly on the scene, including receiving feedback notes from her. There will be a Q&A with Misha and Bernadette, and you'll receive a recording of your work. You'll also be invited to network with your fellow students, as community-building is a valuable part of all Vermilion classes!
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Misha Calvert
Director and Coach
Misha is an award-winning indie writer, director, and showrunner based in New York. Over the past eight years, Misha has created a dozen short films and five digital series, including two that sold to networks: ALL HAIL BETH (BRIC TV) and STRUT (Revry) which was featured in the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival and campaigned for an Emmy in 2022.
She just finished photography on her latest short, PINK FLAGS, which stars Raye and Sawyer Spielberg and received the Panavision New Filmmaker Grant. Feature-wise, Misha is shopping her feminist thriller RAGER with Good Question Media attached to produce, and is gearing up for production on her debut feature, UNGODLY, filming in late 2025.
Misha’s creative mission is to make big, bold works of art that protect and empower those who need it most, including humans and our precious planet. She is the founder of Vermilion, a coaching company which provides support, mentorship, and education for actors, artists and multi-hyphenates.
www.mishacalvert.com
What Makes Vermilion Classes Different.
The team at Vermilion goes above and beyond to not only create a fun experience as an actor, but to try to make sure that each class sets you up for results. We are proud to report success stories of actors being called in by the casting directors we work with after each and every class. We also prioritize community amongst our artists, so that you walk away having (hopefully) made a few new friends. This combination of down-to-Earth relatability alongside our dedication to rigorous craft and professionalism sets our classes apart in New York City. We aim to make each class not just a learning experience, but an investment in your future.
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