"She who gets the money makes the film." 

This week Misha reveals her personal formula for getting people to invest in her films. Some of the methods involve mindset shifts, and others are simple, practical networking strategies. The focus is on results: do what works! She also covers what to do once you get an investor, and how to keep them happy. This is a must-listen for anyone raising small or large amounts for a film project. 

Edited by Olivia Vella

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If you want to achieve jaw-dropping, unforgettable performances as an actor, you are going to need to master "non-acting." It sounds like a paradox, and yet it's the very thing that catapults top actors in the business to their Academy award-winning performances. In this episode, Misha outlines the formula she uses on set and in the classroom to help actors do some of their best work. This method is vulnerable, exciting, and best of all: it gets results. 

Edited by Olivia Vella

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Did you know that films directed by women are 4% more likely to be profitable at the box office? The business behind gender is fascinating. And yet right now only 16% of films are directed by women. This is just one statistic of many in this week's episode that might surprise you. Misha gives you more data on why female and non-binary crew are an incredibly valuable asset to your film, and where exactly to find them! 

Edited by Olivia Vella

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The job of actors is to convince people that what you're seeing, doing, and feeling is real...but what happens when you the actor don't believe the scene? Or what do you do if you have an audition due but the character doesn't resonate? In this episode, Misha shares some powerful practices she learned over the past 35 years as an actor to be able to show up for every audition with excitement, engagement, and professionalism. 

Edited by Jessie DiMatteo 

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This week, Misha shares the vulnerable secrets of some of her biggest and most spectacular mistakes while creating her film and television projects...things like contracts missteps, going over budget, and how to get rid of a toxic narcissist on set.  Hopefully some of these true stories will help you along your own journey in film and television, and if you're able to avoid any of these mistakes even better! 

Edited by Olivia Vella

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In this episode, we speak with award-winning casting director Erica Hart for a long, and very informational interview about acting and auditioning. Her credits include BLACK MIRROR, THE GIRLS ON THE BUS, THE EQUALIZER, and on Broadway CHICKEN AND BISCUITS, PASS OVER. This episode originally aired on the podcast Unlikely Protagonist, co-hosted by Misha Calvert and Brett Epstein.  

Co-hosted by Brett Epstein
Edited by Olivia Vella

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This week we answer a very commonly-asked question from screenwriters. Should you outline? Or not??? Misha gives a short and sweet answer, along with some tips that will help you go faster and farther with your writing craft! 

Edited by Jessie DiMatteo 

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If you're a film director, don't get caught in the trap of thinking you have more time than you do. In this episode Misha dives into how many takes you can realistically expect to have on an indie film set (hint: it's probably less than you think). She also shares some astonishing real-life stories from Hollywood sets with directors who were either multiple-take-machines, or one-take wonders! This is a great episode for anyone prepping to shoot a film in the near future who wants to responsibly plan a shot list. 

Edited by Jessie DiMatteo 

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If you’re not a nepo baby, one of the most compelling ways into Hollywood as a filmmaker is film school. But is it all it’s cracked up to be? Our host Misha Calvert did not attend film school, and she has strong thoughts about the pros and cons of either a BFA or MFA film program. She weighs factors like craft, confidence, and networking. By the end of this episode, hopefully you’ve heard all the arguments you need in order to make your decision on film school. 

Edited by Jessie DiMatteo 

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Have you tried logging 40 hours a week on your creative career? If you’re not seeing the results you want, this one simple fix will probably change everything. But where will you get those hours? 

In this episode, Misha breaks down simple and practical methods to adding 2 more hours to your day. From the time of day when your brain is most effective to how to delegate menial tasks, Misha explains how to free up your precious 24 hours so that you have more time to focus on your work as an artist.

Edited by Jessie DiMatteo 

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