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
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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
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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

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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

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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

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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 as an artist more. Did you know that 98% of us are testing at the "creative genius" level at age five? Where does it go? Why do we stop imagining and expressing? Returning back to your creativity is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. Check out this episode if you need a little boost in your creative process this week. And, if you can, try to get out and enjoy nature on an artist's retreat. Even if it's just for a day! 

Hosted by Misha Calvert

Edited by Jonah Krynski
Music by Zeyu Wang

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Did you know that 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. This episode includes a candid list of some of the hidden things that directors (and casting directors) actually look for when deciding whether to cast an actor. Hopefully you can take this on board and get in the driver's seat of how you're coming across in your auditions. The more you know, the more you grow (and book work)! How might some of these factors change the way you approach your auditions from now on? 

Hosted by Misha Calvert

Music by Zeyu Wang

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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 filmmaking from the beginning. In this episode, Misha goes into some of the fascinating backstory of Hollywood, including how the studio system went from the underdog to the Goliath that it is today, as well as the birth of independent films. There's so much to be learned from history, and plenty of insights in how film will continue to evolve in the future. 

Hosted by Misha Calvert

Edited by Casen Dow
Music by Zeyu Wang

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Big news today! 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 development, it's a busy time! So we are putting it to you: our audience. Do you love the podcast? Do you want it to continue? If we hear demand from you the listeners (and watchers), we will carry on, but given that this is as of now an unsponsored show, we are reassessing how to apportion time and resources. Drop us a line at [email protected] with your thoughts. We want to hear from you! 

Hosted by Misha Calvert

Music by Zeyu Wang

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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 talent. In this episode, Shannon talks us through her amazing journey from “normal” actor auditioning and living life, to being #1 on the call sheet in a brand new TV show. Be sure to tune in for her advice on confidence, navigating Hollywood, and how to use your mindset to start booking projects that will move the needle.

Hosted by Misha Calvert
Special Guest Shannon Gisela

Edited by Casen Dow
Music by Zeyu Wang

M.I.A. on Peacock: www.peacocktv.com

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