SUCCESS AFTER SUCCESS.
Thanks to the Monthly Mentorship program, Coline rebranded her side business and started pulling in five figures of additional income, including more clients than she can keep up with. Once Coline started utilizing Vermilion’s approach to strategy and craft, she received STRAIGHT OFFERS to act in several indie films, including one part that was written specifically for her. She also moved into a new home in a city she loves, and was taken on an all-expense paid trip to the Bahamas.
“Misha Calvert and Vermilion blew me away. Within 15 minutes, Misha was able to break down exactly what was standing in my way of success and helped me create tangible steps to achieve my goals. In three months, I got called in by some of my dream CDs, started freelancing with a MANAGER, and signed with an AGENT I‘d been targeting for years.”
“Since meeting you I went from having nothing, to having headshots, a resume, all the acting platform profiles, understanding the business, and understanding how to take care of my mind. I'm getting auditions every week and I have my CD plan of attack in motion!” After working with Misha, Alyssa received a STRAIGHT OFFER for three short films!
During mentorship, Sophie worked with Misha to build two brand new, creatively aligned businesses from the ground up that were immediately profitable. She also booked MULTIPLE VOICEOVERS using Vermilion techniques and began writing her first screenplay.
"Since working with this gem of a coach I've BOOKED a web series, a TV show, the lead role in a play, and I've had a slew of other things manifest professionally. And I can trace each success back to my work with Misha. She is a gift to any creative types who are struggling to make headway in their career. She sees right into your artistic soul and calls you out on your self-limiting BS—but in the loving and nurturing way we sensitive types require. I cannot recommend her services highly enough. I've made more headway in my artistic career after six months with Misha than in the last four years combined. 10/10, round of applause, if you're serious about your career (or really want to be) book a consultation NOW!"
“While working with Misha I was able to manifest opportunities in real time including BOOKING a billboard campaign in Times Square, producing and starring in my own film, and performing in my first burlesque show! Misha's insight and dedication to her clients creates space for big career shifts in an actively supportive and engaging environment. She has an excellent sense of attention to designing specific goals and mindsets that helped build me into the artist I am and wish to become.”
As a result of working with Misha, Zach BOOKED three leading roles in one month including two films and one play. “Vermilion is nothing short of fantastic. The coaching I have gotten from Misha was incredible. She will set you on the path towards understanding how you actually have power in your career. I went from being frustrated, not understanding why I wasn’t booking, to having a strategy. I cannot recommend her enough.”
After six months of ongoing monthly mentorship with Misha, Steve BOOKED a series regular on a TV show, multiple film leads, and a lead role in a new Off-Broadway play. He also completed a rebrand including new headshots, updated materials, and reel, and his acting craft has skyrocketed. Keep up the good work, Steve!
After working with Misha in class, Paul BOOKED a co-star in a pilot Misha created. “Misha does a great job of cutting out the BS and telling you what you need to hear, and not just what you want to hear.”
Marquis signed with The Mine and BOOKED the Broadway tour of Hadestown, as well as his first TV co-star during Monthly Mentorship with Misha.
While doing the Monthly Mentorship program for six months with Misha, Chelsea WON a $5,000 grant, completed a total rebrand with photos, website, and social media, and went into production on her first ever pilot.
“I taped for a comedy commercial and followed Misha’s advice, and I BOOKED it! I learned a lot from all her acting classes. She’s so inspiring 🙌”
“Misha is amazing! After CRAZY RICH ASIANS came out, I wanted to get into acting…as an Asian man, there weren’t too many acting roles for me. I got coaching from her and BOOKED my first role: one that as a new actor, I would have otherwise been intimidated by! Shortly after, I also starred in a commercial and have been on two different city-wide ads: one for Resorts World and one for IDNYC!”
“After working with Misha I am doing (and feeling/thinking) better than before. Happy, positive, going "UP" with a good pace and momentum, work-wise and just in general. Definitely anyone wanting to take her program, I'd recommend at least three months.”
“Misha’s coaching has been invaluable. Even after just one session with her, I had so much to work on. As our sessions continued, she consistently gave thoughtful, tangible notes. Misha helped me find more authenticity, variety, and fun in my work. Without her direct feedback and personalized guidance, I wouldn’t have booked a lead role in a play. If you’re considering working with Misha, do it!”
“Misha is the mentor, teacher, and friend every artist needs. She’s encouraging, kind, inspiring, and unbelievably badass. Whether it involves acting in front of the camera, or taking a leap and writing a screenplay, Misha has given me the creative confidence to just go for it.”
“I’m used to being in control. Some have even called me a control freak. I run companies and don’t trust easily. When I approached Misha about an audition for HBO’s PLOT AGAINST AMERICA I was sure I knew what I was doing already. I just wanted to ‘double check’ with her. Well. Her direction in one afternoon was so intuitive, so smart and so new it not only blew this control freak away but HBO as well. I got the part and ever since then the work hasn't stopped. Misha is one of a handful of directors I feel has the power, focus and skills to take me (and anyone ready for the challenge) to the top of their game. Thank you, Misha. Love, a former control freak actor.”
“I consider myself lucky that my very first on-camera acting class happened to be with Misha. She has a unique gift for breaking down the two biggest hurdles an actor faces in class: self-judgement and lack of trust. Her focus and professionalism gave me the confidence to dive into the work fully. She has an eye for detail, she invests, she cares. I will seize any chance to work with her again and again.”
"If it wasn't for Misha and the time we've had together already, I know for a fact I would not be where I am now. I'm constantly conquering fears, constantly holding myself accountable to the success I know I can achieve as an artist."
"Misha's class really pinpointed some things I've been struggling with, from how to treat the room, to taking my time. She really helped build my confidence over the course of two weeks...it's something that I needed right now in my life and my career."
“I'm a big fan of Misha's work, and I aspire to be a writer/actor who creates work with themes of feminism, queerness, mental health and diversity. She fully redirects everyone and gives loads of specific notes - holy shit! (good holy shit) She also spoke so clearly on her perspective of the industry and was very generous to share personal anecdotes. Her consistently clear specificity was really effective. In many similar classes the facilitators give very vague notes that don't end up pushing the actors as much as they could be pushed. Misha truly sees each actor and gives them the entirely honest feedback they need. I loved her quote, ‘creative energy is currency and we shouldn't belittle the genuine importance of that.’”
“I really enjoyed working with Misha! English is not my mother tongue, but Misha has been very patient and has been helping me to learn how to use correct grammar. Misha has always been there for me when I needed help. She has given me many professional insights and has connected me to many other great producers in the film industry. She has always been so supportive of women and minority filmmakers. She has inspired me and helped me so much as a female filmmaker in a male-dominated industry.”
“This was one of the better classes I've taken at One-On-One thus far. I found Misha's open honesty about her own challenges first as a human being and second as a filmmaker in our industry refreshing and comforting. Technically, her direction on how to properly frame my performances and create the setting while maintaining the camera's capture of my eyes was very helpful. Misha was completely open, honest, and candid about her experience as a creative in our industry. She took the time to get to know us as human beings and provided individual feedback to each actor. Without outright saying it, she reminded us that we are not alone in our fears and struggles, that our efforts are seen, and that we define our success! The combination of technical (movement, eye-lines, building the environment) and analytical (script analysis, objective, intention, relationship) direction where she stretched and challenged us IN ADDITION to the positive reinforcement that us actors simply do not receive enough of was brilliant.”
“I first worked with Misha in an acting class. She gave me a scene that I later found out she had written. I was, and still am, obsessed with this scene. The characters were fresh and full of life. As a writer, she seems to not only know the secret recipes but continues to perfect them with daring fearlessness. Most people have one or two good ideas but Misha has at least six that I know of and every single one of them I would gladly watch and re-watch on any streaming platform. This is a woman who not only cares about the work but has a passion for people doing the work. I can’t wait to continue to watch her career in great anticipation as she will undoubtedly be one of the next big power houses in the entertainment industry.”
“After meeting Misha in an online workshop, I knew instantly that I wanted to work with her in some shape or form. Misha has this incredible ability to see right through you and zone in on exactly what it is that you need, not just as an artist, but as a human being. She’s not afraid to hold up a mirror, calmly and lovingly call you out on your bulls*&% and guide you towards finding solutions with specific steps in place to help you move towards your goals. Working with Misha is truly a collaboration that’s inspiring, creative, challenging, transformational AND fun. I highly recommend the mentorship program to anyone who wants to dig deep, be challenged, and move outside of their comfort zone.”
“Thank you so much for such an amazing workshop experience. I just had to tell you that I had never thought about exactly why "faster is funnier," and it absolutely blew my mind when you explained the psychology behind that. I'm so excited to use that to tackle script analysis in the future, I feel so much more armed and ready after your class. Have a great summer and best of luck with everything you have in production now - can't wait for the release of ALPHA/BETA!”
“I found the material Misha assigns very nuanced, furthermore she has a very tactful way of giving feedback and knows how to guide and improve people's work. I also think she has a beautiful balance between her directorial vision of what a character is, in her mind, and allowing the actors to bring themselves and their vision to the table. She does not look at the clock and is very generous in working with the actors and sharing her experience as an actor, producer, or director.”
“Ms. Misha Calvert gives actors a great sense of confidence. She took the time to look at some of my work that I sent her. Five stars.”
“So enjoyed taking class with you! I was very appreciative of your attentiveness to all of us in class. This was probably the most engaged I've felt in a Zoom class. It was a talented group to begin with, but I think the way you were able to immediately identify problems/habits and find the key to help fix them was a huge part of what made the class such a learning experience. And I have been watching ALL HAIL BETH and very much enjoying it!”
“Much better than other classes I've taken. I felt supported in her class and really loved her skills - writing, content creator, casting, etc. Absolute game changer with the feedback for my monologue. I'm doing that same monologue this Friday for an Agency panel after her coaching!!”
“I can’t emphasize enough how much Misha’s classes are a must-attend! She is THE person you want to ask everything from! She seems to know every single critical thing to do or not do in the audition room!”
“Out of the networking classes that I have taken, this was definitely the most informative and the most encouraging. We actually worked through the scenes instead of just a basic run-through. I felt like I was in an acting class as opposed to a networking one.”
“Misha provides an engaging class and world-class feedback. It makes all the difference when you can tell how much a teacher is invested in their actors, and Misha definitely is. She’s a shining example of what the industry needs to be, and is so blatantly invested in everything she does, heart first.”
“Misha inspired me to stretch myself as an actor and start working on characters that maybe I wouldn't immediately be cast as. I feel 10x more confident as an actor after her class. I usually don't have fun in workshops, but I had a blast in Misha's! I couldn't wait for week two! I left feeling completely inspired and more confident.”