As a unique example, a jury composed entirely of casting directors will award the best actor/ actress prize for interpreters of Italian films in the Official Selection at the Venice Biennale International Film Festival. The jury is furthermore solely composed of ICDN members. Laura Muccino, Maurilio Mangano and Lilia Hartmann Trapani will judge the Italian Continue reading
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ICDN members feature prominently at the 74th Festival de Cannes
The 74th Festival de Cannes just wrapped up, and we are proud to report that ICDN members made a strong showing on the red steps of the Palais des Festivals. The Palme d’Or went to TITANE (Dir. Julia Ducournau). Congratulations to the casting team consisting of Constance Demontoy, Christel Baras, Audrey Gatimel and Dorothée Auboiron. Continue reading
2021 Semiramis Award for Best Casting – finalists announced
ICDN announces its 2021 finalists for the Semiramis Award for Best Casting Continue reading
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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