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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

Booking Blockbusters

Season #2

Ever wondered what it takes to get called in for big-budget film and television projects? This episode is a masterclass in confidence, offering a detailed breakdown of how to ascend to the level of “blockbuster”...
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Guest Episode: "Director on Director" with Misha Calvert

Season #2

This special interview episode, “Director on Director” features host Misha Calvert in an interview with theater director AMT Tobin. You’ll discover how Misha's childhood passion for creating plays and movies evolved...
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Building Confidence

Season #2

Confidence is one of the single biggest predictors in your career as an artist. In this episode, Misha shares her fifteen-year journey from chronically shy to achieving major visibility in her market. You’ll work...
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Do's and Don'ts of Auditions

Season #2

Do you know what’s actually expected of you in an audition? This week, Misha pulls from her decades as a director and casting many of her own projects to share the secrets of auditioning from a director’s perspective....
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Guest Episode: Casting Director Coco Kleppinger

Season #1

In this “best of” interview episode, Misha and her old co-host Brett sit down with casting director Coco Kleppinger for a deep conversation about acting and the power of art. Coco’s incredible filmography includes IT...
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Mid-year Review

Season #1

We're halfway through the year! Are you closer to your dreams than when the year started? If not, time to take action! In this episode, Misha takes you through a quick and powerful check-in on your goals, dreams, and...
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How To Increase Creative Output

Season #1

Have you ever wondered why you’re so disciplined about some projects, but so wild and chaotic about others? This week we talk about the balance between inspiration and execution by using the concepts of “math and...
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Overcoming Procrastination

Season #1

Most of us already know what we need to do—we're just not doing it. So why not? In this episode, Misha dives into the emotional root of procrastination and shares her go-to strategies for finally getting unstuck. From...
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How To Push Through

Season #1

Most big, huge goals require a big huge effort. But how do you actually push through? What if you don’t actually know how to push through, or where to begin? In this episode, Misha shares her 7-step process for...
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Guest Episode: Tribeca Film Festival Head Shorts Programmer Ben Thompson

Season #1

What does it take for your short film to truly stand out among thousands of global submissions? In this episode, Misha sits down with Ben Thompson, the head short film programmer at the Tribeca Film Festival, for a...
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Devotion vs. Chasing Validation

Season #1

Seeking validation is a very natural human tendency. But have you ever tried replacing validation with devotion? Cultivating a practice of devotion to your art can lead to not only a happier, more satisfying career,...
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How To Make More Money

Season #1

 In this episode, we explore how fear of money can hold you back from earning more and how shifting your mindset can help create more flow. Money is an energetic frequency (they call it currency, after all), and to...
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