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ICDN Interviews: Avy Kaufman

The profession of casting director is recognised today thanks to the hard work of passionate, talented people. We are happy to share with you some of their stories, thoughts and experiences. Next in our series of interviews is with legendary New York-based casting director and ICDN member Avy Kaufman. Being part of our network is Continue reading

ICDN Interviews: Beatrice Kruger

Rome-based casting director Beatrice Kruger shares her thoughts and experiences with ICDN. Continue reading

IGN highlights the Oscars’ missing category: Best Casting

Kayleigh Donaldson of the entertainment and gaming website IGN recently took a deep-dive into the mysterious lack of an Academy Award for casting directors, the only department heads credited in the main titles of a film who remain excluded from the festivities. Her article features quotes from ICDN Honorary Member Debbie McWilliams and Executive Board Continue reading

Awards Roundup: Films cast by ICDN members at Golden Globes, Berlinale, British Academy Film Awards, and the Oscars

The ICDN is proud to announce that several films cast by its members achieved nominations and wins at the recent Golden Globes, Berlinale, and BAFTA Awards, with another five films nominated for the upcoming Oscars. Golden Globes The Golden Globe Awards took place on 28th February 2021 and brought wins and nominations for four ICDN Continue reading

ICDN Interviews: Debbie McWilliams

The profession of casting director is recognised today thanks to the hard work of passionate, talented people. We are happy to share with you some of their stories, thoughts and experiences. The first in our series of interviews is with UK casting legend Debbie McWilliams, Honorary Member and one of the founders of the International Continue reading

Welcoming a New Year

To all ICDN members and friends, As we are approaching the end of 2020–a year of so many challenges–we are thinking of our members and friends who lost loved ones, and saluting those who fought personally with Covid-19, wildfires, earthquakes, economic hardship and social injustices. We are happy for all the successes of our dear Continue reading

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