Aaron Schoonover
Three-Week Film and TV Class
Aaron is a bicoastal casting director and filmmaker based out of NY/LA. His credits include SEVERANCE, TEENAGE BOUNTY HUNTERS, CITY ON FIRE, THE TENDER BAR (Directed by George Clooney), as well as dozens of indie films.
"I love casting because it is extremely multifaceted. A bit of directing, an understanding of the actor’s process, mixed with elements of producing. My strengths when it comes to casting: thinking outside the box. Spotting emerging talent. Advocating for representation. Extremely grateful to have worked with Emmy & Artios award winning casting directors: Jennifer Euston, Bess Fifer, Rachel Tenner, Patrick Rush."
Space is limited. The class is on Zoom. Tuesdays March 4th, 11th, 18th from 7:30-10:00pm EST - $250
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Class Description & Format
March 4th, 11th, 18th from 7:30pm-10:00pm EST

Week 1
For your first week, you'll be in class with just Misha as she gets to know your work and prepares you for class with Aaron. You'll present scenes that you choose live with a reader and receive feedback from Misha, and then get a recording of your work when you're done. You'll also get a chance to ask Misha questions in a live Q&A. Classes will take place at a rental studio in Manhattan.
For more information email [email protected].
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Weeks 2 and 3
For Weeks 2 and 3, you'll be assigned scenes, and Misha will facilitate the class while you work with Aaron directly. You'll work on a comedy and a drama scene each week, respectively, and Aaron will watch your work and provide feedback. Each class will have a Q&A with Aaron and Misha, and you'll receive a recording of your work.
For more information email [email protected].
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Misha Calvert
Director and Coach
Misha is an award-winning indie writer, director, and showrunner based in New York. Over the past eight years, Misha has created a dozen short films and five digital series, including two that sold to networks: ALL HAIL BETH (BRIC TV) and STRUT (Revry) which was featured in the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival and campaigned for an Emmy in 2022.
She just finished photography on her latest short, PINK FLAGS, which stars Raye and Sawyer Spielberg and received the Panavision New Filmmaker Grant. Feature-wise, Misha is shopping her feminist thriller RAGER with Good Question Media attached to produce, and is gearing up for production on her debut feature, UNGODLY, filming in late 2025.
Misha’s creative mission is to make big, bold works of art that protect and empower those who need it most, including humans and our precious planet. She is the founder of Vermilion, a coaching company which provides support, mentorship, and education for actors, artists and multi-hyphenates.
www.mishacalvert.com
What Makes Vermilion Classes Different.
The team at Vermilion goes above and beyond to not only create a fun experience in the room, but to try to make sure that each class sets you up for results. We are proud to report success stories of actors being called in by the casting directors we work with after each and every class. We also prioritize community amongst our actors, so that you walk away having (hopefully) made a few new friends. This combination of warmth and relatability alongside our dedication to rigorous craft and professionalism sets our classes apart in New York City. We aim to make each class not just a learning experience, but an investment in your future.
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