The 94th Academy Awards took place in Los Angeles on 27th March 2022, and, excitedly, numerous films cast by ICDN members were nominated in various categories and three managed to win Oscars. Congratulations to Avy Kaufman, who cast KING RICHARD. The Oscar for Actor in a Leading Role went to Will Smith for his portrayal of Richard Continue reading
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ICDN members win Artios Awards
The winners of Casting Society of America’s 37th annual Artios Awards were announced on 23rd March during a virtual ceremony. The event was hosted by Ghosts star Danielle Pinnock, and West Side Story ‘s Ariana DeBose and Steven Spielberg. CODA’s Troy Kotsur also made an appearance. Eight ICDN members were nominated across several categories, with Deborah Aquila winning the category “Studio Continue reading
Casting directors in the spotlight at Shooting Stars 2022
Numerous ICDN members were involved in this year’s EUROPEAN SHOOTING STARS Award at the 72nd Berlinale, which took place online and in Berlin from the 10th to the 20th of February. The hybrid programme allowed the actors to meet journalists, casting directors, producers and filmmakers, and concluded with an award ceremony in Berlin on February 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
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
“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
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
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