Awards season is in full swing, and we would like to use this opportunity to give a shout-out to our members, many of whom have been nominated for or have already won awards in 2024/ 2025.
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2025 Emmys
The 77th Emmy nominations are here — and we’re proud to shine a spotlight on the incredible films and series cast by ICDA members that have been nominated this year!
Outstanding Drama Series
The Diplomat
Casting by Lucinda Syson, Natasha Vincent and Julie Schubert
Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie (Brian Tyree Henry)
Dope Thief
Casting by Avy Kaufman
Outstanding Lead Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie (Cate Blanchett); Outstanding Cinematography For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie
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Casting by Lucy Bevan, Emily Brockmann and Victor Jenkins
Outstanding Choreography For Scripted Programming; Outstanding Cinematography For A Series (One Hour)
Étoile
Casting by Anne Davison, Juliette Ménager and Cindy Tolan
Outstanding Cinematography For A Series (Half-Hour); Outstanding Contemporary Costumes For A Series; Outstanding Contemporary Hairstyling
Emily in Paris
Casting by Juliette Ménager, Rebecca Dealy, Jessica Kelly, Reda Daabal and Suzanne Smith Crowley
Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes; Outstanding Period Or Fantasy/Sci-Fi Hairstyling; Outstanding Period Or Fantasy/Sci-Fi Makeup (Non-Prosthetic); Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup; Outstanding Title Design; Outstanding Special Visual Effects In A Season Or A Movie
House of the Dragon
Casting by Kate Rhodes James
Outstanding Period Or Fantasy/Sci-Fi Hairstyling; Outstanding Period Or Fantasy/Sci-Fi Makeup (Non-Prosthetic)
Interview with the Vampire
Casting by Maya Volová and Kate Rhodes James
Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Directing For A Drama Series, Outstanding Writing For A Drama Series, Outstanding Production Design For A Narrative Period Or Fantasy Program (One Hour Or More), Outstanding Cinematography For A Series (One Hour), Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes, Outstanding Music Composition For A Series (Original Dramatic Score), Outstanding Original Music And Lyrics, Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Alan Tudyk), Outstanding Picture Editing For A Drama Series, Outstanding Sound Editing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (One Hour), Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (One Hour), Outstanding Special Visual Effects In A Season Or A Movie
Star Wars: Andor
Casting by Nina Gold, Martin Ware, Mathilde Snodgrass (French Casting), Lauren Herrel (US/ Mexico Casting)
2025 Golden Globes
Best Television Series – Drama – WINNER and Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Drama – WINNER (Anna Sawai) and Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama – WINNER (Hiroyuki Sanada) and Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role on Television – WINNER (Tadanobu Asano)
Shogun
Laura Schiff, Carrie Audino; Associate Casting Director: Chelsea Egozi; Location Casting Director: Kei Kawamura
2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture – WINNER
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Casting Directors: Nina Gold, Martin Ware, Location Casting Directors: Francesco Vedovati, Barbara Giordani
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series – WINNER, Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series (Anna Sawai) – WINNER, Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series (Hiroyuki Sanada) – WINNER, Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series – WINNER
Shogun
Laura Schiff, Carrie Audino; Associate Casting Director: Chelsea Egozi; Location Casting Director: Kei Kawamura
The following ICDA members cast films and series that were nominated at the Screen Actors Guild Awards this year:
Victor Jenkins – Disclaimer
Avy Kaufman, rancesco Vedovati & Barbara Giordani – Ripley
Kate Rhodes James – Gladiator II
2025 Oscars
Best Adapted Screenplay – WINNER
Nominated for: Best Picture, Best Actor in a Leading Role (Ralph Fiennes), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Isabella Rossellini), Best Original Score, Best Costume Design, Best Editing, Best Production Design
Conclave
Casting Directors: Nina Gold, Martin Ware, Location Casting Directors: Francesco Vedovati, Barbara Giordani
We also celebrate the incredible achievements of our members who cast films nominated at this year’s Oscars:
Tanja Grunwald – The Girl with the Needle (Best International Feature Film)
Maurilio Mangano, Sofia Dimopoulou & Mathilde Snodgrass – Maria (Best Cinematography)
Simone Bär (†) & Juliette Ménager – September 5 (Best Original Screenplay)
Kate Rhodes James – Gladiator II (Best Costume Design)
2025 BAFTAS
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Casting, Best Film, Outstanding British Film, Leading Actor (Ralph Fiennes), Supporting Actress (Isabella Rossellini), Director (Edward Berger), Adapted Screenplay, Original Score, Cinematography, Costume Design, Editing, Production Design
Nina Gold, Martin Ware, Location Casting Directors: Francesco Vedovati, Barbara Giordani
Gladiator II
Outstanding British Film, Sound, Special Visual Effects
2025 Artios Awards
Feature: Studio or Independent: Drama – WINNER
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Nina Gold, Martin Ware, Location Casting Directors: Francesco Vedovati, Barbara Giordani
Television Pilot and First Season: Drama – WINNER
Shogun
Laura Schiff, Carrie Audino; Associate Casting Director: Chelsea Egozi; Location Casting Director: Kei Kawamura
International Television Series – WINNER
Monsieur Spade
Olivia Scott-Webb, Constance Demontoy
Commercials – WINNER
NFL Super Bowl LVIII || Born to Play
Mawuko Kuadzi
Congratulations also to all ICDA members who were nominated for the Artios Awards this year: Lisa Lobel, Angela Peri, Kate Rhodes James, Sien Josephine Teijssen, Cassandra Han, Simone Bär, Juliette Ménager, Luci Lenox, Jenny Jue, Avy Kaufman and Harika Uygur.
Congratulations to ICDA member Juliette Ménager, who was presented with the prestigious Capelier-Shaw Award for Excellence in Casting at the 40th Annual Artios Awards in London on 12th February 2025. Named in honour of legendary European casting directors Margot Capelier and Rose Tobias Shaw, this award recognises outstanding achievements in casting and unique contributions to the craft. As the founder of Joule Studio Casting in Paris, Juliette has built an international reputation for her eclectic vision, creative innovation, and keen eye for talent, shaping major films and series.
European Film Awards
Vermiglio
European Film + European Director
Casting by Maurilio Mangano, Stefania Rodà
The Girl with the Needle
European Actress (Trine Dyrholm and Vic Carmen Sonne) + European Screenwriter
Casting by Tanja Grunwald
Conclave
European Actor (Ralph Fiennes)
Casting by Barbara Giordani, Nina Gold, Francesco Vedovati, Martin Ware
The New Year That Never Came
European Discovery – Prix FIPRESCI
Casting by Viorica Capdefier
Lars is LOL
European Young Audience Award
Casting by Celine Engebrigtsen
From the top (left to right): Tanja Grunwald, Barbara Giordani, Francesco Vedovati, Viorica Capdefier, Celine Engebrigtsen
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David di Donatello Award for Best Casting 2025
We are thrilled to celebrate Massimo Appolloni, Francesco Vedovati, and Maurilio Mangano, who have all been nominated for the inaugural David di Donatello Award for Best Casting! This marks a historic moment for casting directors in Italy, as, for the first time, the category receives recognition at the 2025 David di Donatello Awards, Italy’s premier film industry honour.
UK Casting Directors Guild Awards 2025
Conclave
WINNER – Best Casting in a Film
Casting Directors: Nina Gold, Martin Ware, Location Casting Directors: Francesco Vedovati, Barbara Giordani
Congratulations also to Kate Rhodes James, who was nominated in the same category for Gladiator II.
Irish Academy Awards (IFTA) 2025
2025 marks the inaugural year of IFTA’s Casting Award, recognising the pivotal role of casting directors. ICDA member Emma Gunnery was nominated for Baltimore.
Best Casting Award at 49th Polish Film Festival in Gdynia
ICDA member Tanja Grunwald received the 2024 Best Casting Award at the Polish Film Festival in Gdynia for The Girl with the Needle.
Prix d’honneur for Corinna Glaus at Solothurner Filmtage/ Journées de Soleure
Swiss ICDA member Corinna Glaus received the distinguished Prix d’honneur at the 60th edition of the Solothurner Filmtage/Journées de Soleure on January 23rd. This prestigious accolade recognises Corinna’s outstanding contributions to the art of casting and her lasting impact on the film industry. Congratulations!
Bilge Olgaç Achievement Award for Hariky Uygur at the Flying Broom International Women’s Film Festival
Congratulations to ICDA member Harika Uygur, who will be receiving the Bilge Olgaç Achievement Award at the Flying Broom International Women’s Film Festival on 27th May 2025! Held annually in Ankara since 1998, the festival celebrates women in film and highlights important themes such as women’s rights and gender equality. This prestigious award honors Harika’s outstanding contributions to the industry, following in the footsteps of Bilge Olgaç, a pioneering female director whose legacy continues to inspire.
