You're Built Different
You're sensitive. You feel things others can't, and you have a fiery ambition that others don't -- like the color vermilion itself, a rare and dazzling shade of red. If you've found your way to this community, it means you have important artistic work to do in the world and are ready to step into your purpose. Whether it's film, TV, or multimedia, we're here to help you fire up and start dazzling.
A Note From Our Founder
Hi! I’m Misha. I'm a writer-director working mostly in New York in both film and television. After 30 years as an actor, I was got pretty fed up with “the industry” and how little control I seemed to have over my career. I started my own business completely unrelated to acting and built it into a successful six-figure company. I examined my limiting beliefs around money and vowed never to be poor again. No one should be starving — especially artists. Then one day, completely out of the blue, a friend introduced me to his producer girlfriend. We had a meeting that would change my life.
When this producer said she liked my writing, I just about fell out of my chair. This was the encouragement I needed to start to value my own creativity again. Turns out I loved filmmaking as much as acting, and I became obsessed with the process of creating my own work on-camera. Since then I've made a dozen short films, sold two series to networks, and am currently packaging my debut feature with a major production company. With the right mindset and tools, anything is possible.
Sierra Paletta
“While working with Misha I was able to manifest opportunities in real time including BOOKING my a billboard campaign in Times Square, producing and starring in my own film, and performing in my first burlesque show!"
Zach Herman
As a result of working with Misha, Zach BOOKED three leading roles in one month including two films and one play. “Vermilion is nothing short of fantastic. The coaching I have gotten from Misha was incredible. I cannot recommend her enough.”
Marquis Wood
Marquis signed with top New York agency The Mine and BOOKED the Broadway tour of Hadestown, as well as his first TV co-star during Monthly Mentorship with Misha.
Example Curriculum
- WELCOME! (0:59)
- EDUCATIONAL DISCLAIMER
- CLASS 1: INTRODUCTION (3:20)
- CLASS 2: THE ROLE OF CREATOR (2:58)
- CLASS 3: WHAT’S YOUR GOAL HERE? (2:47)
- CLASS 4: FINANCING (7:42)
- CLASS 5: ESSENTIAL CREW IN INDIE FILM (2:57)
- CLASS 6: POST-PRODUCTION CREW (1:07)
- CLASS 7: THE SCRIPT (1:34)
- CLASS 8: FINDING AN IDEA (1:27)
- CLASS 9: HOW TO WRITE (3:21)
- CLASS 10: SCRIPT FEEDBACK (2:52)
- CLASS 11: THE FLAMING HELL OF PRODUCTION (2:00)
- CLASS 12: HIRING AND FIRING (2:15)
- CLASS 13: THE PRODUCER (1:51)
- CLASS 14: CONTRACTS (1:33)
- CLASS 15: DIVERSITY (2:59)
- CLASS 16: NEXT STEPS (0:46)
- CLASS 17: RANDOM TIPS (2:50)
- GLOSSARY OF TERMS
- STAYING IN TOUCH
A Class Like You've Never Seen
The team at Vermilion has spent, collectively, decades of time and tens of thousands of dollars on coaches, teachers, and classes that didn't actually help them to book jobs as an actor or working artist. These courses are designed to give you the practical, tactical steps you need to really make an impact in your career, while still honoring your mental and creative health! And if you want a more in-depth mentorship program, you can always check out Vermilion online to get in touch with the team directly. www.clubvermilion.com
Our Masterclass Series
Whether you're an actor, a writer-director, or simply wanting to explore the film and television industry and find out where your talents fit in, one of these courses will be a good fit for you. You can preview all of them and see what feels right.
