Cassaundra is a storyteller, writer, producer, and the founder of Girl North Studios, a motion picture and television production company championing women behind the lens. Beginning her journey as a youth actor, Cassaundra transitioned behind the camera, starting as a production assistant and production coordinator, cultivating vital connections within the Canadian film and TV landscape. Over the years, she has crafted compelling narratives as a writer, content producer, and story producer on diverse global projects, including leveraging documentary storytelling to amplify the voices of nonprofit organizations and champion social causes.

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​In 2023, Cassaundra officially launched Girl North Studios with a mission to independently produce film and television projects written and directed by women. The company prioritizes building strategic partnerships to secure investment capital, enabling the optioning of literary rights and funding original and adapted conceptual works for the screen. Impact-driven beyond just supporting women in the industry, Sloan 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 2025, setting industry standards for sustainable production practices and committing to net zero emissions on set. Recognized in 2024 for her outstanding relationship-building expertise within the Canadian industry, Cassaundra was appointed Director of Industry Events for the Pendance Film Festival in Toronto, a role she held for 3 years, departing in 2026. Cassaundra currently serves as a contributor and co-executive producer with the Toronto Film Plug, a grassroots initiative designed to produce short, independent films locally with community involvement, and is a frequent contributor to local arts initiatives and events throughout Ontario and Quebec.