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The Vermilion Podcast

The Vermilion Podcast

By: Misha Calvert
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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.© 2026 Vermilion Art Economics
Episodes
  • Difficult Collaborators
    Apr 20 2026

    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

    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

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    24 mins
  • Guest Episode: Vertical Director Nancy Pop
    Apr 13 2026

    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

    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

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    35 mins
  • Vermilion Writing Challenge
    Apr 6 2026

    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 info@clubvermilion.com. Ready, set, WRITE.

    Hosted by Misha Calvert

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

    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

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    4 mins
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