With the portal aktorky-ta-aktory.org, European film associations enhance the visibility of actors from Ukraine aktorky-ta-aktory.org is Ukrainian for “Actresses & Actors” and digital home for actors from Ukraine. Launched by the Bundesverband Schauspiel BFFS (Federal Association of Acting, Germany) in cooperation with the Produzentenallianz (Producers’ Alliance, Germany), VdA (Association of Talent Agencies for Film, Television Continue reading
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ICDN stands by Ukraine: how you can help

The ICDN stands firmly with the citizens of Ukraine in their plight to defend their rights and their country against war, terror and aggression. Every human being should have the right to live and work freely, respectfully and in peace. And we will do everything in our power to provide as much support as possible. Continue reading
Oscar Nominations: Films cast by ICDN Members feature prominently

The 94th Academy Awards are set to take place in Los Angeles on 27th March 2022, and, excitedly, five films cast by ICDN members have been nominated in various categories. Unfortunately, there is still no Oscar for Best Casting, but the ICDN remains hopeful that this will change going forward: KING RICHARD (Best Picture, Actor Continue reading
Quo Vadis, Aida? dominates European Film Awards

“Quo Vadis, Aida?” was the big winner of the 34th European Film Awards, which took place in Berlin on 11th December 2021. The film won three awards for Best European Film, Best European Director, and Best European Actress. Casting credit on the film is shared by ICDN Casting Director Rebecca van Unen and non-member, Narcisa Cvitanovic. The Continue reading
ROCKS Casting Director Lucy Pardee takes home Semiramis Award for Best Casting

TALLINN, ESTONIA. For the first time, the Semiramis Award for Excellence in Casting was announced as part of Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event and Black Nights Film Festival subprogramme Black Nights Stars. The Award was handed out to researcher and BAFTA-winning casting director Lucy Pardee for Rocks by Sarah Gavron (2020). Lucy Pardee had already won a BAFTA, a BIFA Continue reading
A thank you to Karin Dix

Karin Dix, project director of European Film Promotion’s Shooting Stars programme, has announced her retirement from the position after 22 years. She is passing on the role to Magdalena Gorgieva. Karin helped develop and firmly establish the European Shooting Stars programme, showcasing new talent and creating one of the most acknowledged and prestigious awards for Continue reading
ICDN Interviews: Tusse Lande

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 Swedish casting director and ICDN member Tusse Lande. Bringing in casting directors changed the scene. We made Continue reading
ICDN members form exclusive casting director jury at Venice Biennale International Film Festival

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
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
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