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 ...
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Two New York filmmakers interview film & TV professionals about their heroic journeys to success in order to empower and inspire artists everywhere. Join us for intimate, in-depth conversations with the unlikely protagonists of arts & entertainment.
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Have you tried logging 40 hours a week on your creative career? If you’re not seeing the results you want, this one simple fix will probably change everything. But where will you get those hours? In this episode, Misha breaks down simple and practical methods to adding 2 more hours to your day. From the time of day when your brain is most effective…
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Actors, we’re here to dispel the myth that your success in this business is based on luck. That couldn’t be further from the truth! It’s actually based on the two most basic principles of business: product and marketing. In this episode, Misha covers marketing, and the top ways to market your acting in order to quickly generate more bookings. From …
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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…
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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. F…
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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 e…
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For their 15th episode, Misha and Brett reflect back on Season 1 of Unlikely Protagonist and discuss future endeavors.By Misha Calvert and Brett Epstein
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This week, award-winning filmmaker Misha Calvert is the protagonist of honor in a one-on-one interview with co-host Brett Epstein.By Misha Calvert and Brett Epstein
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This week, Misha and Brett have an open and dynamic exchange with casting director Coco Kleppinger.By Misha Calvert, Brett Epstein, Coco Kleppinger
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This week, Brett and Misha chat with the witty and whimsical Margaret Judson of The Newsroom, Modern Family and The Deuce.By Misha Calvert, Brett Epstein, Margaret Judson
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This week's protagonist is industry veteran Judy Bowman, who brings an emphasis on casting that reflects a specific place in the world & a cast that’s inclusive.By Misha Calvert, Brett Epstein, Judy Bowman
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This week's guest is the busy and bright Ben Thompson, Short Film Programmer of the Tribeca Festival.By Misha Calvert, Brett Epstein, Ben Thompson
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This week, our co-host Brett Epstein takes the hot seat in an intimate interview conducted by Misha.By Misha Calvert and Brett Epstein
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E8 | Allison Kirschner | Casting Associate
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This week, Misha and Brett take a behind-the-scenes look at the day-to-day of the fabulous Allison Kirschner (Gayle Keller Casting).By Misha Calvert, Brett Epstein, Allison Kirschner
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Our endlessly savvy guest this week is the bold, razor-sharp stage and screenwriter Abby Rosebrock.By Misha Calvert, Brett Epstein, Abby Rosebrock
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E6 | Claire Taylor & Randi Kleiner | SeriesFest
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Get ready for some invaluable behind-the-scenes scoop from the Director of Programming and Chief Executive Officer of SeriesFest, a premiere non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the art of episodic storytelling.By Misha Calvert, Brett Epstein, Claire Taylor, Randi Kleiner
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E5 | Kuye Youngblood | Production Executive
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Join Misha and Brett for an instructive and enlightening exchange with Kuye Youngblood, Head of Production & Development at BRIC Arts Media.By Misha Calvert, Brett Epstein, Kuye Youngblood
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This week's protagonist is Harley Kaplan of Powers/Kaplan Casting. Listen in as Harley vulnerably recounts personal hardships and professional triumphs.By Misha Calvert, Brett Epstein, Harley Kaplan
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On this week's episode of (Un)likely Protagonist, Misha and Brett welcome all-around fabulous human & casting director Erica Hart of Hart Casting.By Misha Calvert, Brett Epstein, Erica Hart
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On this week's episode of (Un)likely Protagonist, Misha and Brett have a colorful conversation with Roger Paul, manager of an innovative entertainment company representing celebrities and comedians.By Misha Calvert, Brett Epstein, Roger Paul
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On the debut episode of (Un)likely Protagonist, Misha Calvert and Brett Epstein discuss acting & life with Ser'Darius Blain of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle & American Underdog.By Misha Calvert, Brett Epstein, Ser'Darius Blain
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On (Un)ikely Protagonist, Misha Calvert and Brett Epstein chat with arts & entertainment success stories about the ins & outs of their everyday lives.By Misha Calvert and Brett Epstein
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PROMO | Climbing the Ladder of Arts & Entertainment.
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The (Un)likely Protagonist Podcast is premiering on all major streaming platforms on April 1st, 2022! Join us as our hosts Misha Calvert and Brett Epstein, two NYC filmmakers, interview film and TV professionals about their heroic journeys to success in order to empower and inspire artists everywhere. Are you ready to be the protagonist in your own…
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