Booked & Busy Filmmaking Podcast
Welcome to the Booked & Busy Filmmaking podcast! This podcast for multi-hyphenate film creatives looking for the motivation, inspiration and information to navigate the film industry with confidence, stay resilient and get their stories made! Hosted by actor, writer, director Katrina Reynolds (aka KAT)!
Kat is a musical theatre performer who's been on Broadway, an actress who's been in multiple network TV shows and Hallmark films and an award filmmaker who didn't go to film school.
We hope you'll stick around as Kat interviews directors, writers, actors, producers, and independent filmmakers who wear alllllll of those hats and we learn about their journeys as storytellers and the ups and downs they've navigated as creatives.
Booked & Busy Filmmaking Podcast
Episode 7: Professional Dancer Turned Indie Film Leading Lady (With Cassandra Naud)
Love love LOVE this conversation! Kat chats with Cassandra Naud, a multi-hyphenate creative known for her work as a dancer, actor, producer and very successful entrepreneur! We chat all about Cassandra's journey and her experiences on big sets versus indie films, and the challenges and triumphs of being the leading lady in the hit indie horror/thriller, 'Influencer' and its sequel 'Influencers'! Cassandra also shares insights about her entrepreneurial venture, 'Some Days,' which focuses on period pain relief, and emphasizes the importance of being a multi-hyphenate in today's creative landscape.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Background
03:48
Journey into the Arts
06:38
Transitioning from Dance to Acting
09:04
Experiences on Big Sets vs. Indie Films
11:38
The Making of Influencer
13:53
Production Challenges and Opportunities
15:45
Cult Following and Reception of Influencer
22:37
Excitement for Upcoming Projects
23:40
Growth and Development in Acting
25:06
The Role of Entrepreneurial Skills in Acting
26:49
The Birth of 'Some Days' and Its Mission
28:23
Innovative Campaigns and Spreading Awareness
30:23
Taking Risks in Business and Creativity
32:07
Balancing Multiple Roles and Aspirations
33:07
Dreams of Action Roles and Future Projects
34:24
Behind the Scenes of 'Vesper' Production
39:14
This One Time: Where's The Script?!