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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

Formatting Your Acting Resume

Season #2

Everyone once in awhile we meet a casting director or agent who says the first and most important thing they look at with an actor is....that's right....their resume! Are you prepared for such a meeting? YourĀ resume...
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3 Things Every Actor Needs

Season #2

Do you know the most important marketing materials for an actor? It’s simple, and yet so many actors are not up to date with these things. Headshot. Resume. Reel. In this episode, Misha shares why these three...
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Getting The Perfect Headshot

Season #2

This week, our host Misha CalvertĀ covers one of the most important parts of an actor's career: headshots. Drawing from her own experiences as an actor, Misha discusses why headshots remain an essential marketing tool,...
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You Are A Creative Genius

Season #2

This week, our host Misha ventures into the forest on a mini writer's retreat to work on her latest screenplay. She offers some encouragement and support on the idea of creativity and how to start to value your work...
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What Directors Actually Look For in Auditions

Season #2

Did you know thatĀ your acting is not the only thing you need to think about in your audition? Many actors thing their craft is the deciding factor in whether they get a part or not, but it goes way beyond craft.Ā This...
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A Brief History of Film

Season #2

If your memory of film only goes as far back as Jurassic Park, this is an episode you don't want to miss! The history of filmmaking is fascinating, and it turns out that diversity, equity and inclusion was a part of...
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Big Announcement!

Season #2

Big news today!Ā Misha is honored to have been asked to include one of her recent films in the Tribeca Film Festival. Between this and her upcoming class with Sundance Collab, plus some of her other projects in...
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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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