I’m happy to say that I am not available again until October 2021. In the meantime, I hope to have another exciting announcement coming up soon so check back!
WRAPPED AGAIN!
After taking a week to rest, recover and process it’s finally time to truly hang up my Zone Badge and Mask and let my last show seep out of my mind. Time refocus on the present and future. It was a crazy, intense, hilarious show and I still find myself laughing as I think back to all the weird, fun things we got to do over the season. I really can’t wait to see the episodes when they finally air. Hope you all find it as hilarious as I did.
I got to meet and work with so many amazing, talented and hilarious individuals, too many too list here, over this past year and I already miss seeing the top halves of all your wonderful faces every day. I look forward to working with you all again, hopefully sooner than later.
For now, started looking for the next project and taking advantage of the downtime to rest, heal and do some art. Looking to be back on set Late April/Early May and will be available for some Dailies/Second Units in the meantime, so please reach out if you find yourself in need of a Script Supervisor in the upcoming months.
Quick 2021 Update!
I’ve been holding off posting this update because things keep changing, and I don’t want to tempt fate too early in the year.
Still working on the same project since this time last year, but with any luck will be wrapping up and available again as early as APRIL 12, 2021 for Dailies, short and long term contracts.
New since 2020 – took part in some Official ScriptE training and was designated an advanced user.
– updated my image capture setup in on set kit.
2020 Update
Hope everyone is surviving the shut down. Five months in and I am eager to be returning to set this fall. I have updated my availability page, but currently not looking for new contracts until 2021.
I have been doing my best to use this time productively, including taking ScriptE training, various online courses and some personal projects.
Hope everyone has been staying safe and healthy in these unprecedented times. Stay strong.
-Cassandra
Back At It.
2019 was an amazing year for me, but 2020 is starting even stronger! I already booked a new series and am super stoked to work with a new cast and crew on some really fun content. I probably won’t get the chance to post much in the coming months, but check back for availability and other updates.
YEAR IN REVIEW
One year ago today, after 6 days of driving across the country and a few days visiting my family in the middle, my boyfriend Steve and I arrived in Vancouver and took got the keys our new apartment in East Van. With no furniture, minimal clothes, a cat, a Sister Local Membership for IATSE 891 but no guarantees for work for me, we set about setting up our new place, exploring the city and beginning the search for work.
The new year started with a bang and Steve and I entered the new year with a certain amount of hope and hard to suppress optimism. We took advantage of our free time, exploring the city and nearby hiking areas. Both of us were thrilled to fine nearly endless hike options within 45 minutes of our new home, though we quickly learned that the scale of trail difficulty levels varies greatly between Ontario and BC. That was a bit humbling. It was also a bit shocking at first to see such a contrast of the bright green old growth trees and the pure white snow. Now, I find it novel. I will probably be just as obnoxious with my photos of Cherry Blossoms this year while the rest of the country is still in deep freeze. (Sorry, not sorry.)
Our first month began the search for work. Trying to find a way to make myself known, making myself known and getting dailies with the union were my main goals and I really didn’t know where to start after reaching out to the union. I kept my phone ready and my eye on the Facebook groups. Steve and I had an unofficial bet on who would get work first.. I didn’t expect to get my 1st daily call from the union before the end of January, only days before Steve was fielding offers from various companies. I was understandably thrilled. Driving to set that 1st morning (afternoon) and hearing Google Maps directions telling me “Continue Straight towards Hope,” I couldn’t help but laugh thinking how much that matched my mood at that moment. It still makes me smile every time I’m driving east. From there I got a few more dailies before being welcomed by the Local Script Supervisors as a Full Member of IATSE 891. I was overwhelmed with gratitude for everyone who reached out and welcomed me into the fold, the member who took me to coffee, gave me the low down and so, so many opportunities over the year. This year I got to work on a Pilot, daily on shows I loved the content for, am so excited for, I got to learn from so many different people and work with some of the most welcoming, fun and respectful crews I have ever seen. I got the chance to interview for several series and to my surprise and glee, hired on to work as the Script Supervisor on a series. It was an amazing experience all around and I couldn’t have asked to be part of a better team for this huge step in my career. I can’t wait to have the opportunity to work with the entire cast and crew again at some point.
The year wasn’t all work or sitting by the phone, glaring at it as if it mocked me when it didn’t ring with work. Steve and I got to explore a little taste of so many places. With so much to see we haven’t had a chance for a repeat hike or vacation yet, as much as we’d love to see more. From our small taste of the island and sunshine coast, to our sampling of various music festivals, the local culture, Steve and I both agree we’ve never felt more like we’re exactly where we should be. There are things from Ontario I miss, people, places, things (shwarma is a seriously untapped market in Vancouver) but it’s been my most successful year by far and I’ve never been more excited about what the future holds!
So, goodbye to 2019. I got to end the decade with the best year of my life so far. And, Cheers to 2020 and entering the new decade riding this tide of optimism and good fortune with gratitude and pride.
All the best,
Cassandra
Summer Coming to An End
It’s been an amazing 1st summer here in BC so far for me. Been loving meeting all the new crew and getting the opportunity to be a Daily on so many sets.
Still available for IATSE Show and Day calls coming into the fall. I have updated my AVAILABILITY page to be in calendar format. Now ,any dates I am not available are in Orange Text while available days are just plain black. I also added a few updated shows to my credits section, but for now I am keeping some of my dailies off that list.
For kit upgrades, I recently added an iPad to my equipment, but am still mostly using my Macbook Air, with ScriptE, on set.
Just finishing up getting ready for a day call as I type this, so until next time.
Happy filming all!
NOMINATIONS!
Got some great news I can finally share.
Not only did No Where get accepted to the Top Indie Film Awards(!), we were ALSO NOMINATED their Low Budget Spirit Award AND for Best Twist! You can check the full festival results here.
We’re still waiting to find out if we get screened in Tokyo in 2020 but you can imagine the team is honoured and thrilled with the nominations!
Thanks again to the amazing crew who helped make this project happen! In the mean time keep an eye open because a new project is on the slate and my new West Coast team is coming together. I’m so excited for what the future holds right now.
Also, check out my Script Supervisor Availability Page because my summer is starting to fill up but I’m still hoping for a busy fall and winter. Please reach out!
Happy filming all!
-Cassandra
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Busy But With Some Good News and Not So Great News
Sorry for the lack of updates lately, been keeping busy on set this past month with work on various shows, started development for a 2nd short film and got some news from a film festival which I will be officially announcing next week.
The Good news is a booked a show at the end of June into the start of July. Check my AVAILABILITY page to see what dates I am free if you are looking for a Scripty and want to book me.
The not as great news from the blog title refers to the MiTribe short film fund. Sadly, we didn’t move forward to the 2nd round. But that is not going to stop up. Next up we are looking for other opportunities for any funding and if I have to, I’ll pay for it out of pocket again. (Though I really hope I don’t have to.)
Still working on slowly improving my kit on set, and loving my job more than ever!
Kit Upgrades And Other Updates
I am super excited to add the BlackMagic Design Ultra Studio Mini Recorder and Freak Show HD 2 camera switcher, along with this light and mobile Music Stand and accessory shelf to my kit. Now I can stream the images directly to my computer for screen captures.
As much as I love my old, heavier and larger table I can’t deny how awesome it is to be able to carry this one with one hand. My only issue with using it is how small the surface area on the top is. Hopefully the little shelf I just added makes up for it.
I also got a few new sets of multicoloured pens that I am stoked to use (they write so nice!) Anyone who has worked with me will tell you I use a lot of different colours in my notes, so having 20+ new unique shades and ink textures that I can easily distinguish is going to make me very happy on set.
Next planned upgrade (hopefully by the end of the year) will be an IPad holder attachment and my first ever IPad. I have been using Android tablets for years to line scripts and take notes on set but am finally admitting to myself that 90% of the apps and tools I want to use, and are good enough for regular use, only exists in the realm of Apple Products.
For now, I am still using my Macbook Air with Script E Multi-unit for most shoots, but I can do custom digital paperwork or old fashioned Pen and Paper if that’s what production/the editors want.
AVAILABLE FOR DAILIES AND SHOW CALLS (UNION).
IN OTHER NEWS:
I currently wrapped my first Pilot here in BC. Had a great time and I really hope that the show gets picked up so one day I can see what happens next. I have been loving working with the crews out here in Vancouver, it’s great working with people who care about each other and the filmmaking process. Can’t wait to get out on set again.
I am also seeking producers and collaborators for my 2nd short film, which has actually been in development since before No Where. So far I have found a co-writer and potential actor and have started meeting with potential producers to add to the team. With the MiTribe funding deadline coming up the script is my main focus. I am more than ready to get this story out of my head and ultimately onto the screen.
‘Til next time…
HAPPY FILMING ALL!
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Cassandra Frechette 