Projects

HEARTBREAK SO ONE-SIDED I MADE A ZINE (2025)

Self-explanatory. 5 poems, 2 creative non-fiction essays.

Now available at the Pop-Hop.

Words, art & photos by Cassandra Hsiao

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Still from OF CHOICE.

OF CHOICE (1-minute short, 2022)

A young woman must make a life-changing decision. Written, produced, and edited in three weeks for Round Two of CAPE's Julia S. Gouw Short Film Contest.

Written, Directed & Edited by Cassandra Hsiao

WATCH HERE

ASTRONOTE (Short Film, 2023)

An intergalactic space mailman finds hope through an unexpected connection.

Written by Cassandra Hsiao

Directed by Soorim Lee

Still from ASTRONOTE. Photo by Soorim Lee

SLAM (Podcast, 2021)

A 6-episode radio dramedy about an eclectic slam poetry group who loves poetry but is frankly horrible at it. When Dean Stuart asks them to perform at the opening night of his rom-com themed bar, the poets find themselves facing their fears as they step into the spotlight.

Written by Cassandra Hsiao

Written & Directed by Soorim Lee

SLAM! Character Art, by Natalie Sandmann

VAST (Animated Short, 2020)

A poem on creation & mothers & bodies. Selected for Moving Words 2020 by Arts by the People.

Written by Cassandra Hsiao

Produced by Arts by the People

WATCH HERE

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Still from VAST, by Arts by the People.