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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The creative industry is by nature collaborative…but that doesn’t mean that every collaboration is fun. Sometimes they are incredibly difficult! The stress of production can bring out the worst in people, and also the best. It's up to you to decide who you want to work with, and how you want to handle situations as they arise, and when to walk away. And make sure you're not the difficult collaborator! Host Misha Calvert takes you through decades of experience as an artist dealing with all manner of collaborators. Be sure to tune into this episode for solid tips on working with others and how to handle bumps in the road.

Hosted by Misha Calvert

Edited by Janiva Giri
Music by Zeyu Wang

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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 experience on set. This week host Misha Calvert interviews prolific verticals director Nancy Pop. Nancy gives you some stunning secrets about what it's like to audition for and get cast in verticals, and what you can expect out of the experience. Listen to her and Misha chat vertical audition faux pas, as well as the intensity of the verticals schedule, which can sometimes hit 20 pages a day! It's a $9B business worldwide, and it's not going anywhere anytime soon. 

Hosted by Misha Calvert
Special Guest Nancy Pop

Edited by Janiva Giri
Music by Zeyu Wang

Website for Nancy's Production Company: www.icymiproductions.com

If you liked this episode, slide into our DMs! You can reach our team at @clubvermilion on Instagram. www.instagram.com/clubvermilion

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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 chance to send in up to 20 screenplay pages for a producer on our development team to take a look at and give you feedback. Misha is challenging YOU personally to this deadline! All submissions go to [email protected]. Ready, set, WRITE.

Hosted by Misha Calvert

Edited by Janiva Giri
Music by Zeyu Wang
Color by Jonah Krynski

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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 basics and gives you the cheat sheet for nailing them. This should be *most* everything you need to know about slate shots coming from the perspective of a working film director. Actors who tape at home - this one's for you!

Hosted by Misha Calvert

Edited by Janiva Giri
Music by Zeyu Wang

If you liked this episode, slide into our DMs! You can reach our team at @clubvermilion on Instagram. 

If you want to contact Misha elsewhere, or view her creative work visit: www.mishacalvert.com

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Who hasn’t dreamed of premiering at Sundance, the largest film festival in America? But have you ever spoken with someone who actually works for Sundance? Behind the reputation and prestige is a fleet of genuinely kind and passionate people including Sara Murphy, who serves as legal counsel to Sundance. This week, Misha and Sara discuss what it takes to get into the festival, the creative process, and thinking outside the corporate hustle and bustle. Check out this down-to-earth conversation and learn more about what it’s like behind the scenes at Sundance.

Hosted by Misha Calvert
Special Guest Sara Murphy

Edited by Casen Dow
Music by Zeyu Wang

Website for Sara Murphy's sound healing: www.shinewithsara111.com

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Do you have dreams for the future? Are you on track to living them out? This week, Misha talks about one of the critical steps in achieving your dreams: creating a clear vision of them. You'll be guided through an exercise that helps you visualize your dream life and begin to embody that future self. By refining the vision of your dream life, you will be able to believe it more easily and start to create it. As Bad Bunny said during his legendary halftime show, "you are worth more than you think." Never, ever stop believing in your dreams!

Hosted by Misha Calvert

Edited by Casen Dow
Music by Zeyu Wang

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The old Hollywood gatekeeping system is dying thanks to technology. Gone are the days where artists were barred from entry by iron gates and an army of assistants. Anyone can contact anyone now! Artists have direct access to executives, directors, producers, and investors at the highest level…but what do you say when you write to them? Welcome to the art of the pitch: each and every email should be captivating, professional, and clear. This week, host Misha Calvert uses her 25 years of experience in the business to talk you through all things email. They might seem simple, but one faux pas on email could cost you a job.

Hosted by Misha Calvert

Edited by Janiva Giri
Music by Zeyu Wang

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The first time Misha sold a TV show she was calm and confident. It wasn’t because the show was and is great (which to brag, it is) but because she didn’t know it was possible to sell a TV show in a cold pitch meeting! That confidence helped her sell not just one, but two projects to a streaming service. In this week’s episode, our host Misha Calvert gives you her secret to selling work as a film and episodic creator. You’ve made your masterpiece, and now it’s time to find it a home!

Hosted by Misha Calvert

Edited by Janiva Giri
Music by Zeyu Wang

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In this sobering episode, Misha walks you through some of the very real dangers of AI for people working in film and television. The flip side of the rise of generative AI is the increased need for creativity, not only as an industry but as a personal practice. Join Misha as she delves into some new ways to approach your art on the frontline conversation on what the future of AI is for creatives, and find out why, at the end of the day, AI’s impact on the climate might just be a blessing in disguise. But also…if you need someone to cathartically yell with, this is your chance.

Hosted by Misha Calvert

Edited by Casen Dow
Music by Zeyu Wang

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If you want to contact Misha elsewhere, or view her creative work visit:
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