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Film on Tape

By: Misha Calvert
  • Summary

  • Film on Tape is a free audio library hosted by filmmaker Misha Calvert helping you with behind-the-scenes information as you build your career in film and television. Each week, she answers a practical question related to acting, writing, directing, or producing based on her decades as a working entertainment artist.

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Episodes
  • How to Finance Your Short Film
    Jul 29 2024

    This week, Misha talks money! How to approach it, where to find it, and how to make sure you get it. Securing financing for a project is often the most mysterious and elusive part of filmmaking, but Misha offers you an extremely clear breakdown of the main methods to acquire funding. She also touches on her own money journey, and the mindset shifts she used to go from financing out of pocket to consistently working with investors.


    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 phone consultation, classes, or coaching visit:
    www.clubvermilion.com

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    12 mins
  • The Complete Guide to Acting Reels
    Jul 22 2024

    Acting reels are one of your most important marketing tools as an actor, and yet many performers overthink this critical piece of content. As a film director and former actor, host Misha Calvert talks you through the simple secrets to creating an acting reel that will capture the imagination of your viewer and immediately generate more auditions. From detailed insights into formatting and content selection, to exactly what to include in your first 30 seconds, this episode is your definitive guide to mastering the art of 'reel' storytelling.

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    12 mins
  • How to Write a Feature Film in 10 Days
    Jul 15 2024

    For our premiere episode of Film on Tape, Misha details her step by step process to an ambitious, yet surprisingly achievable goal: writing a feature film in 10 days. She breaks down the simple steps she used herself on three separate feature film scripts, which resulted in an option agreement on her very first feature. You’ll learn one method to execute on your script from the moment you get the idea, to the moment you type “Fade to Black.”

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    21 mins

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