The Vermilion Podcast

Actors Access Vs. Backstage Vs. Casting Networks

In this unprecedented moment for Hollywood, self-submitting is an essential form of marketing. Just five minutes a day, five days a week can change the entire game for you. Misha explains how to strategically use key platforms—Actors Access, Backstage, and Casting Networks—in order to get more auditions. Booking work is still entirely possible, but when the industry gets quieter, you must get louder! Grab a pen and paper for some critical strategies for self-submitting that you won't hear anywhere else.  Hosted by Misha Calvert Edited by Kaylyn Yew Music by Zeyu Wang Reel courtesy of Gem Marc Collins www.instagram.com/gemmarccollins If you liked this episode, slide into our DMs! You can reach our team at @clubvermilion on Instagram. www.instagram.com/clubvermilion If you want to contact Misha elsewhere, or view her creative work visit: www.mishacalvert.com If you are interested in a free phone consultation, classes, or coaching visit: www.clubvermilion.com

Creating An Acting Reel That Books

Are you on hour ten of editing your reel? Take a break and get some tips and tricks from our host Misha on what will make yours stand out. A reel is an important tool used by people in the film industry to show off their skills and talent. In this episode Misha provides practical advice about what to include in your reel, how to get it to reach the right people, and a great example of one working actor's reel that has gotten him many high-level bookings! You’ll learn what to prioritize in a highlight reel vs a self-tape reel. Don’t feel limited by lack of resources. Start with what you have! Hosted by Misha Calvert Edited by Jonah Krynski Music by Zeyu Wang Reel courtesy of Gem Marc Collins www.instagram.com/gemmarccollins If you liked this episode, slide into our DMs! You can reach our team at @clubvermilion on Instagram. www.instagram.com/clubvermilion If you want to contact Misha elsewhere, or view her creative work visit: www.mishacalvert.com If you are interested in a free phone consultation, classes, or coaching visit: www.clubvermilion.com

Formatting Your Acting Resume

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? Your resume is more than a list of credits. It's a marketing tool that tells industry folks a years-long story about your training and work From industry-standard formatting to showcasing training, experience, and special skills, every detail is a factor in how you're perceived. This conversation explores how to build a resume that is professional, easy to read, and tailored to the work you want to book. Whether you're creating your first resume or updating one you've had for years, these insights can help you put your best foot forward!  Hosted by Misha Calvert Edited by Jonah Krynski Music by Zeyu Wang If you liked this episode, slide into our DMs! You can reach our team at @clubvermilion on Instagram. www.instagram.com/clubvermilion If you want to contact Misha elsewhere, or view her creative work visit: www.mishacalvert.com If you are interested in a free phone consultation, classes, or coaching visit: www.clubvermilion.com

3 Things Every Actor Needs

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 essentials matter, why consistency beats talent alone, and how simply showing up and doing the work can put you ahead of most people in the industry. We also discusses what it really means to treat your acting career like a business. While many people dream of making it in the industry, far fewer are willing to put in the time, effort, and persistence required to build a sustainable career.  Hosted by Misha Calvert Edited by Jonah Krynski Music by Zeyu Wang If you liked this episode, slide into our DMs! You can reach our team at @clubvermilion on Instagram. www.instagram.com/clubvermilion If you want to contact Misha elsewhere, or view her creative work visit: www.mishacalvert.com If you are interested in a free phone consultation, classes, or coaching visit: www.clubvermilion.com

Getting The Perfect Headshot

This week, our host Misha Calvert 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, how to find the right photographer, and what makes a headshot stand out to casting directors. She also shares some cautionary tales about "headshot trauma," the importance of setting boundaries during a photoshoot, and how you can bring your own authentic energy to a shoot in a way that is marketable. This episode is packed with practical advice to help artists approach your next headshot session with confidence. Most importantly, Misha reminds us that the public wants to see the real you. You are the product, after all!  Hosted by Misha Calvert Edited by Jonah Krynski Music by Zeyu Wang If you liked this episode, slide into our DMs! You can reach our team at @clubvermilion on Instagram. www.instagram.com/clubvermilion If you want to contact Misha elsewhere, or view her creative work visit: www.mishacalvert.com If you are interested in a free phone consultation, classes, or coaching visit: www.clubvermilion.com