Ep23 The Daisy Chain: symptoms, storytelling & success
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Cassidy Krygger, is a young Australian actor, screenwriter and producer and the founder of viral Instagram account Hollywoodland Photos. Diagnosed with MS in 2018, Cassidy is determined to live a full life with her disability, but to also educate, support and inspire other young people newly diagnosed with MS. The Raw Nerve spoke to Cassidy, buoyed by the recent success of her short film Daisy. Written and produced by Cassidy who also stars in the film, Daisy has taken home Best International Short Film – GLIFF, Best Short Film- Athens Film and Art Festival and a Best Actress award for Cassidy at the Golden Film Awards, Italy. Useful links: Daisy trailer Hollywoodland - The Podcast @hollywoodlandphotos Chronic Convos: MS with Cassidy Krygger Chronic Convos: MS with Dr Julia Morahan, Head of Research, MS Australia Australian Short Film “Daisy” Takes Home Two International Film Awards
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