Cassaundra is a visionary storyteller, writer, producer, and director, as well as the founder of Girl North Studios, a motion picture and television production company with a strong commitment to social impact. Beginning her journey as an actor at twelve, Cassaundra quickly transitioned behind the camera, starting as a production assistant and associate producer, where she cultivated vital connections within the Canadian film and TV landscape. Over the years, she has crafted compelling narratives as a writer, creative producer, and story producer on diverse projects worldwide, leveraging documentary storytelling to amplify the voices of nonprofit organizations and champion social causes.

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In 2021, Cassaundra launched Girl North Studios with a mission to independently produce film and television projects centered around meaningful storytelling. The company prioritizes building strategic partnerships to secure investment capital, enabling the optioning of literary rights and funding humanitarian documentary films that inspire change. Expanding this vision in 2023, she founded The Girl North Project, an independent nonprofit arm of the studio dedicated to advancing the rights and empowerment of women and girls globally. Since its inception, The Girl North Project has provided critical support to organizations including Malala Fund, The Center for Human Rights in Iran, the Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund, and Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP).

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Under Cassaundra’s leadership, Girl North Studios also pioneered a 7-Stage ‘Eco Promise’ in 2023, setting industry standards for sustainable production practices and committing to net zero emissions on set.

Recognized in 2025 for her outstanding relationship-building expertise within the Canadian industry, Cassaundra was appointed Director of Industry Events for the Pendance Film Festival.

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Currently, you’ll find Cassaundra at home in the Kawarthas, overseeing creative projects at Girl North Studios while crafting her debut novel, continuing her journey as a passionate advocate and storyteller for impactful, transformative narratives.