Casey Hartnett
Actor. Writer. Filmmaker. Activist.
Casey Hartnett is an actor, writer, filmmaker and activist based in NYC & Chicago. Her producing credits include “The Crash” (2017, starring Minnie Driver, John Leguizamo and Frank Grillo), “The Wedding” (2018, starring Nikhol Boosheri), and “I Want More, I Want Less” (2018 Tacoma Film Festival Best Screenplay). As an actor, she can currently be seen acting opposite Elizabeth Mitchell and James Ransone in the thriller “What We Found” on digital platforms as well as in the short film noir thriller “Sins” which is making its festival rounds. Casey will next be starring in the cult horror film sequel “Terrifier 2”. She is the creator of two comedic web series tackling taboo women’s issues, “Period Drama” and “Unplugged” and is dedicated to telling honest female stories that combine her activism with storytelling. As an activist, Casey leads the NYC chapter for the non-profit organization #HappyPeriod, providing menstrual products to homeless and low-income communities in need. She also volunteers with Film Fatales on their events and fundraising teams and works as their video editor. Casey spends her free time traveling and honing her travel blog, Women Around the World, in which she interviews local women from the places she travels to.