Film on Tape

By: Misha Calvert
  • Summary

  • Film on Tape is a free audio library for actors, writers, directors, and multi-hyphenates who want quick and easy answers about film and television.

    Host Misha Calvert draws on her decades of experiences as an entertainment professional to give you revelatory behind-the-scenes info. Each week, she answers a practical question related to filmmaking, ranging from craft to mindset to career strategy.

    The episodes are short and dense to encourage creatives to tune in, get the essentials, and get back to work. You creativity is so valuable to this world; it's time to step into your highest potential!

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Episodes
  • Where (and Why) to Find Female/Non-Binary Crew
    Sep 30 2024

    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!

    If you liked this episode, slide into our DMs! You can reach our host Misha Calvert at @mishacalvert on Instagram.
    www.instagram.com/mishacalvert

    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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    23 mins
  • What to do When You're Not "In It" as an Actor
    Sep 23 2024

    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.

    If you liked this episode, slide into our DMs! You can reach our host Misha Calvert at @mishacalvert on Instagram.
    www.instagram.com/mishacalvert

    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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    13 mins
  • My 3 Biggest Mistakes as a Filmmaker
    Sep 16 2024

    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!

    If you liked this episode, slide into our DMs! You can reach our host Misha Calvert at @mishacalvert on Instagram.
    www.instagram.com/mishacalvert

    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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    21 mins

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