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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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The US Presidential election, which threatens a torrent of negative repercussions in the near future, is sending shock waves not only nationally, but internationally. Many artists are feeling uneasy about what comes next. Our episode this week delves into some ways to stay creative during moments of political upheaval, including turning outrage and…
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If you're struggling to know what to write about, which project to start next, or seeking basic artistic motivation, here are some low-hanging ways to get your creative engines firing. There have been studies done showing as children most of us score on the genius level of creativity, but by our mid-30s only 2% are still scoring that highly. If we …
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Artists are highly sensitive beings, and this week we talk about how to regulate your nervous system in order to continue the incredibly important job of bringing new ideas and experiences into the world. The cultural climate is getting increasingly polarized, and although the need to stay regulated is universal and timeless, it feels more importan…
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Behind the Scenes with a Film Festival Screener - Fiona Torres Moino
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Have you ever wondered what really goes on when you submit to a film festival? Whether it's a script, a short film, or a feature, there are certain things that the pre-screeners look for that will land your project in either the "yes" or "no" pile. This week we sit down with film festival screener and reader Fiona Torres Moino who has been on the t…
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"She who gets the money makes the film." This week Misha reveals her personal formula for getting people to invest in her films. Some of the methods involve mindset shifts, and others are simple, practical networking strategies. The focus is on results: do what works! She also covers what to do once you get an investor, and how to keep them happy. …
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If you want to achieve jaw-dropping, unforgettable performances as an actor, you are going to need to master "non-acting." It sounds like a paradox, and yet it's the very thing that catapults top actors in the business to their Academy award-winning performances. In this episode, Misha outlines the formula she uses on set and in the classroom to he…
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Where (and Why) to Find Female/Non-Binary Crew
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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 i…
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What to do When You're Not "In It" as an Actor
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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 t…
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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, an…
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In this episode, we speak with award-winning casting director Erica Hart for a long, and very informational interview about acting and auditioning. Her credits include BLACK MIRROR, THE GIRLS ON THE BUS, THE EQUALIZER, and on Broadway CHICKEN AND BISCUITS, PASS OVER. This episode originally aired on the podcast Unlikely Protagonist, co-hosted by Mi…
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This week we answer a very commonly-asked question from screenwriters. Should you outline? Or not??? Misha gives a short and sweet answer, along with some tips that will help you go faster and farther with your writing craft! Edited by Jessie DiMatteo If you liked this episode, slide into our DMs! You can reach our host Misha Calvert at @mishacalve…
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If you're a film director, don't get caught in the trap of thinking you have more time than you do. In this episode Misha dives into how many takes you can realistically expect to have on an indie film set (hint: it's probably less than you think). She also shares some astonishing real-life stories from Hollywood sets with directors who were either…
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If you’re not a nepo baby, one of the most compelling ways into Hollywood as a filmmaker is film school. But is it all it’s cracked up to be? Our host Misha Calvert did not attend film school, and she has strong thoughts about the pros and cons of either a BFA or MFA film program. She weighs factors like craft, confidence, and networking. By the en…
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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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WELCOME BACK! In the 2023 return of The Films On Tap Podcast, Chris, Kevin, Tim & Andrew recap the year in movies that was 2023!This is part 4 of 4 episodes featuring top 10 lists from the entire crew!Films On Tap による
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WELCOME BACK! In the 2023 return of The Films On Tap Podcast, Chris, Kevin, Tim & Andrew recap the year in movies that was 2023!This is part 3 of 4 episodes featuring top 10 lists from the entire crew!Films On Tap による
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WELCOME BACK! In the 2023 return of The Films On Tap Podcast, Chris, Kevin, Tim & Andrew recap the year in movies that was 2023!This is part 2 of 4 episodes featuring top 10 lists from the entire crew!Films On Tap による
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