About Us

The Best Part is a film and new media production company with offices in Toronto and Los Angeles. Founded in 2009, The Best Part has produced several commercially successful documentaries, short films and new media projects.

Our Team

Brenda Rusnak

Brenda Rusnak

Brenda is the owner and principal producer at The Best Part. Prior to her career as a producer, Brenda owned a healthcare company, which she grew to $30M in annual sells, before selling it in 2009. Brenda’s business acumen and skill for sourcing and building relationships with trusted partners has allowed her to build an expert team of financiers, researchers, field experts and an exceptional production crew who are dedicated to producing exceptional content that entertains and informs viewing audiences across all mediums.

Saffron Cassaday

Saffron Cassaday

Saffron has directed 3 award-winning feature film (Cyber-Seniors, Returning Citizens, Designer Shit) and 2 web series (Sam, Dev and Ange, After Caregiving). She has also starred in 15 films and 2 TV series and produced several commercial videos.

Macaulee Cassaday

Macaulee Cassaday

Macaulee is a writer, actor and producer. They have appeared in both TV (Netflix’s Daredevil) and Film (South Mountain, Warrior Strong) and produced and starred in the short film, Cancer is Gay. Macaulee is also the creator, writer and producer of 2 web series (Sam, Dev and Ange, After Caregiving). They are also the co-founder of a non-profit organisation ‘Cyber-Seniors’ that former after the release of the documentary film.