Cassidy Civiero is a transgender filmmaker who uses experimental techniques to make movies that align with his values and identity. His films ask just as many questions as they answer and allow room for audience participation in the crafting of the narrative. His latest film, Return to Nature (2024), was funded by the Region of Waterloo Arts Fund and premiered at the Penticton Art Gallery for a two month window before playing the Open Vault Film Fest and winning Critic's Choice at the Experimental Film Fest. His previous film, Ethical Consumption (2023), was funded by the Mental Health Commission of California via the Voices With Impact production grant. Cassidy is a writer and co-executive producer for the series You're My Hero (2022-), on CBC Gem. With his sights set on feature films, he is breaking into long form content with steady passion and determination.
Cassidy is constantly aspiring for never-before-seen imagery that blurs the lines between magic and reality, the heartfelt and the disturbed. He lives and breathes film and believes that anything is possible, both in life and on screen.
CASS MAKES FILMS YOU CAN FEEL IN YOUR BODY.
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Drama, Feature Director/Executive Prod.
40 years in the life of a gender-diverse person growing into their identity, spurred by a foundational relationship with someone who has a deep love of plants. Learn More
Drama, Feature Director/Co-Producer
When a youth care worker lets her client crash on her couch instead of going to the adult shelter for the first time, her already imbalanced life completely falls apart.
Erotic Thriller, Feature Director/Writer
Mara, a gender-diverse artist, descends into a toxic marriage with rural hottie Jack, and must fuck the patriarchy to escape his greasy clutches.
Comedy Feature Film Director/Writer
Three queer witches in their 30s rediscover their divine feminine by casting spells and cracking jokes 🔮🌙.
Horror Feature Film Writer
The crew of a survival TV show are forced to fight for their lives as they are hunted by a terrifying creature deep in the Canadian wilderness.
Region of Waterloo Arts Fund (July 2023) Funding Announcement for Return to Nature*
*previously titled Lost in My Head
