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Film on Tape

Hosted by: Misha Calvert

Film on Tape is a free library for actors, writers, directors, and multi-hyphenates who work in film and television. Host Misha Calvert draws on her decades of experience as an entertainment professional to give...

Episodes

Building a Brand Part 1

Season #1

If you’re an artist or entrepreneur, you already have a brand…whether you know it or not! This week, Misha breaks down the basics of branding in this two-part series, including what branding is and the easiest,...
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Guest Episode: Casting Director Allison Kirschner

Season #1

This week is a replay of Misha's interview with Allison Kirschner, a veteran casting director whose credits include some truly iconic comedy shows and films including WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS, THE AMY SCHUMER SHOW,...
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Agents and Managers 101

Season #1

“Agents and managers” is one of the #1 topics we get asked about. It’s also one of the most misunderstood aspects of working as an artist, and you might be shocked to learn the real role that representatives will play...
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Getting To Know Your Subconscious

Season #1

Did you know the subconscious part of your brain can process up to 11 million MB of data per second? With all that power, it stands to reason that a lot of what you see in your life is created by your subconscious....
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How to Avoid Bad Acting

Season #1

This week we talk about bad acting! We’ve all seen bad acting in some of the biggest-budget movies and television shows. Why does that happen? How can you avoid it yourself? Misha gives you three quick and easy ways...
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Guest Episode: 'Succession' with Misha Calvert and Jackie Hanzl

Season #1

On this guest episode broadcast, Misha talks about one of her favorite TV shows of all time: SUCCESSION. Misha goes in depth on the show with guest host Jackie Hanzl via Jackie’s podcast MADE, including breakdowns...
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How To Actually Change Your Life

Season #1

Have you ever tried to change your life and thought, “wow this feels damn near impossible”? In part this uphill battle is due to the fact that your brain isn’t optimizing for happiness, but for keeping you alive…i.e....
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Top 3 Ways To Book Acting Jobs (No Agent Required)

Season #1

This week Misha lays out the top three ways you can book work for yourself as an actor…no agent or manager required! The booking “triangle” covered in this episode works for any actor at any level of training, and...
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Secrets of Networking

Season #1

If you struggle to network, you need to listen to this one. “Networking” can feel like such a heavy chore, but Misha breaks down four ways to make networking fun, exciting, and enjoyable! These won’t be the networking...
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How To Make Casting Directors Love You Part 2

Season #1

We go even more in-depth this week on how how to make Casting Directors love you with two very honest top ten "do" and "don't" lists for actors! Host Misha Calvert is known for telling it like it is, and this...
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How To Make Casting Directors Love You Part 1

Season #1

Actors who want to build better relationships with casting directors...this episode is for you! So many actors are incredibly eager to get in front of CDs, but WHAT do you do when you finally get their attention and...
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First Kiss Theatre Interviews Misha Calvert

Season #1

This week we're introducing our first video episode! Misha sits down with Max Berry of First Kiss Theater for a funny and insightful conversation about her artistic process, how she came to filmmaking, and the origins...
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