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about.
Cassandra Hunter is an actor and writer. She is a recent graduate from the American Conservatory Theater’s MFA Acting program, where she cultivated her affinity for daring, innovative works. As a writer, she was selected out of 1,500 applicants for ColorCreative’s inaugural Find Your People Program, founded by Issa Rae and Deniese Davis.
Her latest film Don’t Hate Me was an official selection at LA Comedy Film Festival 2023.
Born in North Carolina, she was raised between there and New York City. She’s living bi-coastal between LA and NY.
Cassandra is the 2022 recipient of the A.C.T. Fleishhacker Award for Acting Excellence.
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Luke Fontana
writing.
Grief retreat with colorcreative
As part of the Find Your People Program with ColorCreative, Cassandra Hunter has been selected to write a short film set to release in 2024 (Grief Retreat). Check out The Hollywood Reporter exclusive for more information.
Don’t hate me
When a socially anxious woman's apology for a social faux pas comes to a head with an acquaintance, her morning walk takes a sudden turn.
Official Selection: LA Comedy Film Festival, 4Scene Film Festival, The Great Film Club
You’re sick
In a society with a population cap, the unspeakable is asked of a dying sister. Co-written with Evangeline Edwards and Wesley Guimarães.
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Representation
Brad Gelfond
Strike Up the Brand
bradgelfond@strike-up-the-brand.com