The Vermilion Podcast

By Misha Calvert

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Episodes: 104

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The Vermilion Podcast is a free library for actors, writers, directors, and creatives. Host Misha Calvert draws on her decades of experience as an entertainment professional to give you revelatory behind-the-scenes information and inspiration to continue making your work. Each week, she answers practical questions related to the entertainment industry, ranging from craft to mindset to career strategy. Special episodes include interviews with established guests that shed light on what life is like for the decision-makers in the business.

Episode Date
Guest Episode: Jeb McCormick
Aug 03, 2026
Actors Access Vs. Backstage Vs. Casting Networks
Jun 29, 2026
Creating An Acting Reel That Books
Jun 22, 2026
Formatting Your Acting Resume
Jun 15, 2026
3 Things Every Actor Needs
Jun 08, 2026
Getting The Perfect Headshot
Jun 01, 2026
You Are A Creative Genius
May 25, 2026
What Directors Actually Look For in Auditions
May 18, 2026
A Brief History of Film
May 11, 2026
Big Announcement!
May 04, 2026
Guest Episode: Actress Shannon Gisela
Apr 27, 2026
Difficult Collaborators
Apr 20, 2026
Guest Episode: Vertical Director Nancy Pop
Apr 13, 2026
Vermilion Writing Challenge
Apr 06, 2026
Slate Shots
Mar 30, 2026
Guest Episode: Sundance Lawyer Sara Murphy
Mar 23, 2026
Envisioning Your Dream Life
Mar 16, 2026
How to Email Industry
Mar 09, 2026
Selling My First TV Show
Mar 02, 2026
Should We Be Worried About AI
Feb 23, 2026
Guest Episode: Actor Nicole Ansari-Cox
Feb 16, 2026
Lowering Phone and Internet Bills
Feb 09, 2026
How to Beat Final Bosses
Feb 02, 2026
Guest Episode: Actor Sarah Pribis
Jan 26, 2026
Tracking Email Opens and Clicks
Jan 19, 2026
Top 3 Ways To Book Acting Jobs (No Agent Required)
Jan 12, 2026
Guest Episode: Social Media Star Haley Dixon
Jan 05, 2026
How to Decide
Dec 29, 2025
Guest Episode: Actor-Singer-Songwriter Kate Eberstadt
Dec 22, 2025
Guest Episode: Casting Director Harley Kaplan
Dec 15, 2025
Director’s Commentary: All Hail Beth
Dec 08, 2025
Find Your Money Energy
Dec 01, 2025
How to Deal with Conflict
Nov 24, 2025
Guest Episode: Severance Actor Cassidy Layton
Nov 17, 2025
Agents and Managers Q&A
Nov 10, 2025
Best Of: Auditions
Nov 03, 2025
Guest Episode: Network Executive Kuye Youngblood
Oct 27, 2025
Guest Episode: TV Showrunner Tom Fontana
Oct 20, 2025
Mental & Emotional Support
Oct 13, 2025
How to Create a Successful Brand
Oct 06, 2025
Bonus Episode: Sex & Saying No
Sep 29, 2025
Life as an Artist: Dating & Love
Sep 22, 2025
Secrets of Email Marketing: Part 2
Sep 15, 2025
Secrets of Email Marketing: Part 1
Sep 08, 2025
Guest Episode: Actor Ser'Darius Blain
Sep 01, 2025
Success & Willpower
Aug 25, 2025
Actors Access Vs. Backstage Vs. Casting Networks
Aug 17, 2025
How to Get What You Want
Aug 11, 2025
Booking Blockbusters
Aug 04, 2025
Guest Episode: "Director on Director" with Misha Calvert
Jul 28, 2025
Building Confidence
Jul 21, 2025
Do's and Don'ts of Auditions
Jul 14, 2025
Guest Episode: Casting Director Coco Kleppinger
Jul 07, 2025
Mid-year Review
Jun 30, 2025
How To Increase Creative Output
Jun 23, 2025
Overcoming Procrastination
Jun 16, 2025
How To Push Through
Jun 09, 2025
Guest Episode: Tribeca Film Festival Head Shorts Programmer Ben Thompson
Jun 02, 2025
Devotion vs. Chasing Validation
May 26, 2025
How To Make More Money
May 19, 2025
The Pep Talk You Need
May 12, 2025
Audition Visualization Exercise
May 05, 2025
How To Turn Negativity Into A Gift
Apr 28, 2025
Building a Brand Part 2
Apr 21, 2025
Building a Brand Part 1
Apr 14, 2025
Guest Episode: Casting Director Allison Kirschner
Apr 07, 2025
Agents and Managers 101
Mar 31, 2025
Getting To Know Your Subconscious
Mar 24, 2025
How to Avoid Bad Acting
Mar 17, 2025
Guest Episode: 'Succession' with Misha Calvert and Jackie Hanzl
Mar 10, 2025
How To Actually Change Your Life
Mar 03, 2025
Top 3 Ways To Book Acting Jobs (No Agent Required)
Feb 24, 2025
Secrets of Networking
Feb 17, 2025
How To Make Casting Directors Love You Part 2
Feb 10, 2025
How To Make Casting Directors Love You Part 1
Feb 03, 2025
First Kiss Theatre Interviews Misha Calvert
Jan 27, 2025
A Meditation to Ground into Your Body
Jan 20, 2025
Are You An Artist?
Jan 13, 2025
Life Inventory: Make Space for Success
Jan 06, 2025
Behind the Scenes with Actor Raye Spielberg
Dec 30, 2024
Acting School: Is It Worth It?
Dec 23, 2024
Selling a TV Series
Dec 16, 2024
How to Handle Rejection
Dec 09, 2024
The Power Of An Artist's Retreat
Dec 02, 2024
Interview With TV Actor Margaret Judson
Nov 25, 2024
Acting Craft: Moving from Theater to Film
Nov 18, 2024
Creating Art In Dark Times
Nov 11, 2024
Where to Find Inspiration
Nov 04, 2024
How to Regulate Your Nervous System
Oct 28, 2024
Behind the Scenes with a Film Festival Screener - Fiona Torres Moino
Oct 21, 2024
How to Find Investors
Oct 14, 2024
Secrets of On-Camera Acting
Oct 07, 2024
Where (and Why) to Find Female/Non-Binary Crew
Sep 30, 2024
What to do When You're Not "In It" as an Actor
Sep 23, 2024
My 3 Biggest Mistakes as a Filmmaker
Sep 16, 2024
Interview with Casting Director Erica Hart
Sep 09, 2024
Screenwriting: to Outline or Not to Outline?
Sep 02, 2024
How Many Takes Do You Get as a Director?
Aug 26, 2024
Film School: To Go Or Not To Go?
Aug 19, 2024
How to Add 2 Hours to Your Day
Aug 12, 2024
How to Market Yourself as an Actor
Aug 05, 2024
How to Finance Your Short Film
Jul 29, 2024
The Complete Guide to Acting Reels
Jul 22, 2024
How to Write a Feature Film in 10 Days
Jul 15, 2024