A full service agency casting for film, commercial, television,
industrial, voiceover, theatre and print.

Resume & Bio

Casting Director - Cassandra Hesseltine

Cassandra Hesseltine, a trained actress herself, has collaborated on casting leads, principles and background for feature films shorts, commercials and theatre in Los Angles, San Francisco, and now in Humboldt County. Since Cassandra started acting 18 years ago, she has also added to her resume: producing for film (features and shorts), directing for film and stage, assistant directing for stage, 1st AD and 2nd AD for film, acting coach/instructor, and director of Redwood Curtain Conservatory.

Testimonials

“Cassandra does not only offer myriad talents and an astoundingly congenial personality, but she also has one of the strongest work ethics I've ever seen. After she managed our extensive local casting process with outstanding efficiency, we asked her to take on several other roles, often simultaneously. Without fail, she completed her work before we needed it done, and she consistently produced results that exceeded our expectations. In short, if you are considering whether to bring Cassandra onto your team, I strongly encourage you to do so. You are making a mistake if you don't.”

- Jason Weiss, Producer, "Humboldt County"

“My time working with Cassandra and her team from Redwood Curtain Casting on HUMBOLDT COUNTY was terrific. They did a fantastic job of assembling a talented and interesting group of actors for the film. They worked with speed and efficiency and made the entire experience of location casting in Humboldt most enjoyable.”

-John Jackson, Casting Director (Election, About Schmidt, Sideways)

“I was quite taken with Cassandra's ability to hold together a very difficult project… no one's colors shined more brightly than Cassandra’s. Although she was the Producer on the project, in fact she was forced to wear many hats and operate at a level far above what had been asked of her. Her attitude and enthusiasm set the example for the whole crew. She was truly was the glue that held the production together. Cassandra’s crossover talents in production, casting, writing and communication would make her a welcome addition to any team. I can only hope that I get the chance to work with her again in the future, unless I can find some way to clone her.”

-Hoyt Richards, Archetype Entertainment, Warner Bros.

“Cassandra went to war with me. If and when I go back, I want her fighting by my side again. In 2001, I produced an independent movie on a shoe-string budget. Originally, I hired Cassandra to help with the casting but she quickly proved her value and by the end of the movie she was a Producer and Assistant Director….Cassandra is a diamond.”

-Rob Tossberg, Executive Producer, Sound and Fury Productions

(Previous LA/SF Casting Experience)

Producer & Casting, Get Money - Digital Feature, 2002

Starring Carl Payne (The Cosby Show, Martin) Dwayne Higgins (Tony! Toni! Tone!) Hoyt Richards (6 Days, 7 Nights)

*Co-Casted Leads, Principles and Background totaling over 45 actors

Producer, Casting, & 1st AD, Straight Out - Digital Feature, 2002

Starring Daryl Heath (The Wayans Bros., Jamie Foxx Show, Enter the Matrix) Mari Marrow (One Life To Live)

*Co-Casted Leads, Principles, and Background totaling over 60 actors

Director & Casting, Going Sane - Digital Short, 2002

Starring Jim Eckhart (Master and Commander) Jill Hesseltine (The Matrix Reloaded, Masked and Anonymous)

*Co-casted Leads, Principles and Background totaling over 25 actors

Producer, Casting, & 1st AD, Shooting Stars - Digital Feature, 2001

Starring Robert Tossberg (The Lawnmower Man, Prototype)
Featuring Ken Lally (Alias, Star Trek: Enterprise, General Hospital) Dyan Kane (The Guardian, Great Expectations)

*Co-casted Leads, Principles and Background totaling over 65 actors

Background Casting (2nd Unit), PURE - Digital Feature, 2001

Director Dale Howard (son of John Howard of Philadelphia Story starring Katherine Hepburn)
Featuring Nancy D. Aniston (The Wild Wild West, The Beverly Hillbillies, & Mother of Jennifer Aniston)

*Background totaling over 15 actors

A full service agency casting for film, commercial, television, industrial, voiceover, theatre and print.