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The Vermilion Podcast

The Vermilion Podcast

Hosted by: Misha Calvert

The Vermilion Podcast is a free library for actors, writers, directors, and creatives. Host Misha Calvert draws on her decades of experience as an entertainment professional to give you revelatory behind-the-scenes...

Episodes

Guest Episode: Actress Shannon Gisela

Season #2

We are lucky enough to have grabbed Shannon Gisela for an episode before she completely blows up! Her new crime show M.I.A. on Peacock, from the creator or OZARK, is an absolutely stunning vehicle for Shannon’s...
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Difficult Collaborators

Season #2

The creative industry is by nature collaborative…but that doesn’t mean that every collaboration is fun.Ā Sometimes they are incredibly difficult! The stress of production can bring out the worst in people, and also the...
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Guest Episode: Vertical Director Nancy Pop

Season #2

Have you been wondering how to get involved with "verticals," i.e. vertical films and series? it's one of the fastest growing sectors of the film industry, and a great way to make a nice day rate while getting...
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Vermilion Writing Challenge

Season #2

Are you a screenwriter looking for an opportunity to get feedback from a professional production company? Here’s your shot! The Vermilion Writing Challenge runs from now until the end of the year and offers you the...
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Slate Shots

Season #2

Slate shots. They’re the simplest part of an audition, and yet they can feel impossible to get right. It's actually a question we get asked a lot about here at Vermilion, so this week Misha breaks down slate shot...
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Guest Episode: Sundance Lawyer Sara Murphy

Season #2

Who hasn’t dreamed of premiering at Sundance, the largest film festival in America? But have you ever spoken with someone who actually works for Sundance? Behind the reputation and prestige is a fleet of genuinely...
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Envisioning Your Dream Life

Season #2

Do you have dreams for the future? Are you on track to living them out? This week, Misha talks about one of theĀ critical steps in achieving your dreams:Ā creating a clear vision ofĀ them. You'll be guided through an...
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How to Email Industry

Season #2

The old Hollywood gatekeeping system is dying thanks to technology. Gone are the days where artists were barred from entry by iron gates and an army of assistants. Anyone can contact anyone now! Artists have direct...
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Selling My First TV Show

Season #2

The first time Misha sold a TV show she was calm and confident. It wasn’t because the show was and is great (which to brag, it is) but because she didn’t know it was possible to sell a TV show in a cold pitch meeting!...
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Should We Be Worried About AI

Season #2

In this sobering episode, Misha walks you through some of the very real dangers of AI for people working in film and television. The flip side of the rise of generative AI is the increased need for creativity, not...
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Guest Episode: Actor Nicole Ansari-Cox

Season #2

This week, the Vermilion podcast hosts an exciting guest: actor, director, and producer Nicole Ansari-Cox. Not only does she have a credits acting in three languages, but she heads up ā€˜The Climate Reality Project’: a...
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Lowering Phone and Internet Bills

Season #2

You’re paying too much for your phone bill! With so much competition in the phone plan market, you should be paying $30 a month maximum! Misha tells you which phone plan provider she uses and gives you some practical...
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