ABOUT THE PROJECT

The Cassandra Project is a trilogy of scripted short films illuminating the profound consequences that arise when women are not believed and their voices are disregarded and dismissed.

Three films. Three female protagonists. Three stark warnings.

One unifying and terrifying truth: when women are not heard, it is dangerous for everyone.

Named for the Trojan princess who was blessed with the gift of prophecy but cursed never to be believed, The Cassandra Project is inspired by the real-life experience of creator/filmmaker, Barclay DeVeau, who spent months attempting to get a diagnosis for a life-threatening medical condition, only to be repeatedly dismissed, disregarded and gaslit by numerous medical professionals as she deteriorated.

Her story reflects a broader systemic reality – one that spans medicine, law enforcement, business, education, sports, entertainment, domestic spaces, and virtually every arena imaginable.

Each film serves as its own powerful cautionary tale. As a trilogy, their impact is all the more resounding, demanding society do what it so often refuses to:
Listen to women. Believe them. Support them.

A two-time Emmy winner and Executive Producer of the esteemed film, To Leslie (2022), which garnered Andrea Riseborough an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress, Barclay has assembled an award-winning team in collaboration with Be Forward Productions, Dr. Nancy O’Reilly, founder of Women Connect 4 Good, and Terry O’Neill, former President of the National Organization for Women. The project’s acclaimed producers and creatives include Mara Burros Sandler, Francis dela Torre, Kim Coleman, CSA, Carla Thomas, Christine Kim, Yvette Janine Jackson, Cort Fey, ASC, Aiyana Trotter, Michael Labog, Jessie Mastronardi, Jenna von Oy, Samantha Richelle, Melissa Llewellyn-Alston, Stephanie Blackwood, Debbie Chesebro, Rebecca Ikler, H. Brooke Perkins, Dr. Sabha Ganai, and Amy Allman Dean.

Cassandra Project Productions invites you to join the mission to complete this essential and topical trilogy. In proud partnership with From the Heart Productions, they have secured 501(c)3 non-profit status making all contributions 100% tax-deductible!

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Thank you for helping us make a difference!

The Cassandra Project Team