Cassandra Nicholson

In association with TrayArt Media, we began principal photography for a feature-length documentary exploring Black chefs who overcome obstacles and triumph over adversity on their way to following their culinary dreams. The documentary is currently still in production, which was halted during the 2020 COVID-19 crisis.

Assisted the executive producer in the scheduling, crewing and filming of the short film, "Imprisoned for Profit," which looks at the legal struggle to abolish private prisons in the United States.

I recruited prospective cast members for a non-profit's PSA series, including posted casting call submissions, communicating with talent and scheduling further auditions for the producers.

In addition to writing the short script, I directed and produced a short film about a world of video game characters for a 24-hour film challenge. The film featured nearly a dozen characters and a dozen crew members.

In addition to writing the short script, I executive produced a short film that featured more than 20 actors playing members of four different multi-cultural families.

I scouted locations and acted as a liaison for equipment rentals and shooting location. I assisted the director/EP on-set in the preparation of commercial set pieces, scheduling and talent management.

As the creator of this half-hour docu-series, I manage talent, crew, budget, and pitching opportunities at the network and studio levels as we considering funding and distribution.

Picked up rental vehicle and equipment, transported crew to and from site, and assisted camera team throughout the shoot.