#11 Cassandra Naud
from Set Tracker Podcast Hosted by Kyle McCachen
Cassandra Naud is an actress and producer known for the "Influencer "and “Influencers” franchise. She joins Set Tracker to talk about building a breakout indie film, crafting her character "CW" as a compelling villain, and the small-crew advantages that let you move fast, stay nimble, and capture magic when shooting on locations like Bali and France. We get into: how journaling in-character shaped CW, prepping to kill nerves on set (read the script three times, come with a POV), coping with the post-wrap crash, and why kindness + set etiquette still matter. We also hit festival highlights (Fantasia, FrightFest London, Rio Theatre Vancouver, Screamfest, Brooklyn Horror, FilmQuest, Whistler) and wearing many hats—from acting to producing to wardrobe. Influencer hits Netflix on Dec 1. The sequel Influencers lands on Shudder in December, currently at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, with Variety calling it a “good-looking, sharp-edged revenge thriller.” Listen if you’re into: acting craft, villain psychology, indie tactics, festivals, and sustainable creative careers. Timestamps 02:00 Why the sequel clicked & audience reactions 05:45 Festival run + BC roots 08:00 Empathy without excuses: shaping a villain 12:10 “Disgust,” social media, and moral compass 14:20 Prep stack: film refs, research, journaling 20:30 Confidence vs. nerves: day-one checklist 24:00 Presence on bigger sets 26:10 Wearing many hats (acting/producing/wardrobe) 34:45 Post-wrap crash: routines that help 42:10 Small-crew superpowers 55:00 Three on-set tips: be kind, respect etiquette, come prepared
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