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candace cason | producer

Candace Cason is an independent producer with over ten years experience specializing in feature films, shorts, commercials and documentaries. She is dedicated to practices of ethical filmmaking with a career focus on powerful narratives creating an equal space for all talent in the filmmaking industry.

She began her career in 2003 in still photography working with Annie Lebowitz and David LaChappell in Los Angeles. Since then, she has produced several commercials featuring VFX with award-winning agency, Hammer Creative. She has also worked closely with ECA winner Michael Tedford to produce feature films, shorts, and commercials, specializing in behind the scenes and new media.

In 2020, Candace began producing and directing The Big Nine, a documentary based in her hometown of Chattanooga featuring local artist who began their music careers working on the famous Chitlin Circuit. In 2022, Candace produced feature film, The Ghost Trap, shot in mid-coast Maine. The film stars Zak Steiner (Euphoria), Greer Grammar (Deadly Illusions) and Steven Ogg from The Walking Dead.

In Candace’s ten years of producing commercials and behind the scenes media, she has had the pleasure of working with global conglomerates Warner Brothers and Disney. She has also produced commercials for Bethesda, LEGO and Zynga featuring Words With Friends. The projects vary from international spots, to major E3 announcements.

experience

Sr. Producer – Illuminflim – Los Angeles, CA
2020-Present
Interfacing with creative agency creating a diverse portfolio of projects while maintaining budgets, crew and locations.

Producer – Illuminfilm – Los Angeles, CA
2016-2020
Overseeing all aspects of production while facilitating a low-stress and efficient environment for crew, talent and clients.

Line Producer – Black & White Press – Los Angeles, CA
2015-2016
Creating and actualizing budgets. Hiring top-notch crew and production professionals. Onboarding for SAG and crew payroll. Working with SAG Boston, New York and Los Angeles. Location scouting and contracts. Working closely with Film LA for location permits.

education

BS – Sociology
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN

downloadable CV | production credits

 

 

contact

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