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
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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
“Another Round” wins International Feature Film at the Oscars
“Another Round” – a Danish, Dutch and Swedish co-production cast by ICDN member Tanja Grunwald – managed to win an Academy Award for International Feature Film at this year’s Oscars, whilst also scoring a nomination for Best Director. The film is a comedy drama directed by Thomas Vinterberg starring Mads Mikkelsen, Thomas Bo Larsen, Magnus Continue reading
Prominent wins at 2021 Artios Awards by ICDN members
This year, the Casting Society of America’s casting awards – the Artios Awards for Excellence in Casting – took place virtually on 15th April. ICDN is proud to confirm that three of its members managed to win awards in various categories, while two others secured nominations. 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
Five ICDN members nominated for 2021 Artios Awards across ten categories
This year, the Casting Society of America’s casting award – the Artios Awards for Excellence in Casting – will take place virtually on 15th April, and ICDN is proud to announce that five of its members have been nominated across ten award categories. Continue reading
EFP’s Shooting Stars at the Berlinale features global casting luminaries
This year’s European Shooting Stars event, an initiative organised by European Film Promotion (EFP) to promote promising acting talents from 37 member states, took place online from 23rd to 25th February prior to the industry-exclusive digital Berlinale programme in March. As part of the online event, ten acting talents were selected by an international jury, 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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