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
