Hot Shoe Productions Announces Digital Release of "Cassandra" on Apple TV and Amazon
Cassandra is a 72-minute Canadian drama about Seymour, an autistic musician whose world shifts when his support worker leaves. Through wordless music and unexpected connection, he navigates a turbulent journey of independence and self-discovery. The film was made in Ottawa with a community-driven crew and premiered as a television series on Bell Fibe TV1 in 2025. It is now available digitally on Apple TV and Amazon.
Ottawa, Canada, November 10, 2026 --(PR.com)-- Hot Shoe Productions, a youth-led social enterprise renowned for its high-quality video and photography services, proudly announces the digital release of "Cassandra," a 72-minute Canadian independent feature film. The film, which follows the journey of Seymour, a non-verbal autistic musician, is now available for rent and purchase on Apple TV and Amazon.
Originally released as a television series on Bell Fibe TV1 in 2025, "Cassandra" has been reimagined into its current feature format. The film has already captivated audiences with three sold-out community screenings in Ottawa in April 2026, and additional screenings are being planned.
"Cassandra" is available on Apple TV in Canada, the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, and Australia, and on Amazon in the United States and United Kingdom. This availability marks a significant milestone in making the film accessible to a broader audience.
What sets "Cassandra" apart is its commitment to authentic representation. Led by autistic artist Clayton Ducharme, who stars as Seymour, composed the original score, and co-wrote the script, the film embodies the "nothing about us without us" principle. The production team included neurodivergent crew members at every level, ensuring a genuine portrayal of the autistic experience.
The film's key cast and crew include Ben Bergeron (Director, Writer, Producer), David Murphy (Co-Writer; Actor, Michael), Jordan Quayle (Actor, Cassandra), Stephanie Lalonde (Actor, Nina), Lionel Bermudez (Actor, Danny), and Colin Ziraldo (Producer, Cinematographer, Editor).
"Too often, autistic characters are played by non-autistic actors and written by people who've never lived that experience. We wanted to do something different. Clayton's voice is in every frame," said Ben Bergeron. Clayton Ducharme added, "I hope Autistic people will feel that they're represented and respected by this film."
"Cassandra is a testament to the power of authentic storytelling and the importance of representation. We are thrilled to bring this film to a wider audience," said David Murphy, who plays support worker Michael.
The film explores themes of agency and self-determination, autism beyond the diagnosis, music as identity and voice, and the complexities of caregiver relationships and boundaries. It offers a unique story angle by showcasing an autistic artist playing an unmasked autistic character and composing the score.
For more information, follow "Cassandra" on Instagram, Threads, and Facebook at @cassandrafilmottawa.
About Cassandra
Cassandra is a 72-minute Canadian drama about Seymour, an autistic musician whose world shifts when his support worker leaves. Through wordless music and unexpected connection, he navigates a turbulent journey of independence and self-discovery. The film was made in Ottawa with a community-driven crew and premiered as a television series on Bell Fibe TV1 in 2025. It is now available digitally on Apple TV and Amazon.
Media Contact:
Ileya Syed
Publicist, Cassandra
Email: cassandra@hotshoe.ca
Instagram: @cassandrafilmottawa
Threads: @cassandrafilmottawa
Facebook: @cassandrafilmottawa
Originally released as a television series on Bell Fibe TV1 in 2025, "Cassandra" has been reimagined into its current feature format. The film has already captivated audiences with three sold-out community screenings in Ottawa in April 2026, and additional screenings are being planned.
"Cassandra" is available on Apple TV in Canada, the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, and Australia, and on Amazon in the United States and United Kingdom. This availability marks a significant milestone in making the film accessible to a broader audience.
What sets "Cassandra" apart is its commitment to authentic representation. Led by autistic artist Clayton Ducharme, who stars as Seymour, composed the original score, and co-wrote the script, the film embodies the "nothing about us without us" principle. The production team included neurodivergent crew members at every level, ensuring a genuine portrayal of the autistic experience.
The film's key cast and crew include Ben Bergeron (Director, Writer, Producer), David Murphy (Co-Writer; Actor, Michael), Jordan Quayle (Actor, Cassandra), Stephanie Lalonde (Actor, Nina), Lionel Bermudez (Actor, Danny), and Colin Ziraldo (Producer, Cinematographer, Editor).
"Too often, autistic characters are played by non-autistic actors and written by people who've never lived that experience. We wanted to do something different. Clayton's voice is in every frame," said Ben Bergeron. Clayton Ducharme added, "I hope Autistic people will feel that they're represented and respected by this film."
"Cassandra is a testament to the power of authentic storytelling and the importance of representation. We are thrilled to bring this film to a wider audience," said David Murphy, who plays support worker Michael.
The film explores themes of agency and self-determination, autism beyond the diagnosis, music as identity and voice, and the complexities of caregiver relationships and boundaries. It offers a unique story angle by showcasing an autistic artist playing an unmasked autistic character and composing the score.
For more information, follow "Cassandra" on Instagram, Threads, and Facebook at @cassandrafilmottawa.
About Cassandra
Cassandra is a 72-minute Canadian drama about Seymour, an autistic musician whose world shifts when his support worker leaves. Through wordless music and unexpected connection, he navigates a turbulent journey of independence and self-discovery. The film was made in Ottawa with a community-driven crew and premiered as a television series on Bell Fibe TV1 in 2025. It is now available digitally on Apple TV and Amazon.
Media Contact:
Ileya Syed
Publicist, Cassandra
Email: cassandra@hotshoe.ca
Instagram: @cassandrafilmottawa
Threads: @cassandrafilmottawa
Facebook: @cassandrafilmottawa
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Ileya Syed
613-890-8142
hotshoe.ca
Ileya Syed
613-890-8142
hotshoe.ca
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