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Legendary “James Bond” Casting Director and ICDA Co-Founder Debbie McWilliams Subject of New Research Paper

Dr Stephanie Jones of Aberystwyth University in Wales chose legendary “James Bond” Casting Director and ICDA Co-Founder Debbie McWilliams as the subject of her research on the elusive and largely misunderstood role of casting directors, the invisible and unrecognized labour they shoulder, and the impact of McWilliams’ work on the casting profession worldwide. Read an Continue reading

Meet the 2024-2026 ICDA Board

On 22nd September 2024, the ICDA members elected the new 2024-2026 ICDA Board at their Annual General Assembly. We are extremely pleased to welcome the following members to the 2024-2026 Executive Board and Advisory Board: ICDA Executive Board The ICDA Executive Board is responsible for all issues of the Association and has the interests of Continue reading

IO CAPITANO Casting Directors Francesco Vedovati, Constance Demontoy, Iman Djionne and Amine Louadni take home 2024 Semiramis Award for Excellence in Casting

TIRANA, ALBANIA. The 2024 Semiramis Award for Excellence in Casting was presented at Tirana International Film Festival, Albania, on 22nd September 2024. The Award went to Francesco Vedovati, Constance Demontoy, Iman Djionne and Amine Louadni for the award-winning and Oscar-nominated film Io Capitano by Matteo Garrone (2023). The statues were presented by actress Arta Dobroshi during the opening Continue reading

Venice IFF 2024 Round-Up

The 81st Venice International Film Festival, which will take place from 28th August until 7th September 2024, is organised by La Biennale di Venezia. ICDA is proud to report that thirteen of its casting director members have been nominated in and out of competition. Congratulations to all of the nominees! Venezia 81 Competition Campo di Continue reading

Emmy nominations for ICDA members

The 2024 Emmy nominations have been announced and we are proud to report that several ICDA members are amongst the nominees: Shōgun – casting by Laura Schiff, Carrie Audino, Kei Kawamura, Maureen Webb and Colleen Bolton – has been nominated for Outstanding Casting For A Drama Series, as well as Best Drama Series, Lead Actor Continue reading

2024 Semiramis Award for Excellence in Casting – Nominees

ICDA is thrilled to announce the nominated films for the 2023 Semiramis Award for Excellence in Casting. The award will be presented at FOCUS in London on 6th December 2023. Congratulations to the nominees, including ICDA members Constance Demontoy, Simone Bär (✝), Sofia Dimopoulou and Lotta Forsblad. Continue reading

2024 Festival de Cannes

The 77th edition of the Festival de Cannes will take place in France from 14th to 25th May 2024. ICDA is proud to report that numerous members are having films shown. Please see a full list below: In Competition Pigen med nålen by Magnus von Horn – Casting by Tanja Grunwald Parthenope by Paolo Sorrentino Continue reading

ICDA members prominent at 2024 Berlinale

The 2024 Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) will run from 15th to 25th February, and many of our casting director members have films showing . Films in Competition Four of the films cast by our members are showing in competition. Berlinale Special, Encounters, Panorama and Generation Kplus There are also a number of films showing Continue reading

2023 Semiramis Award at FOCUS in London – Impressions

The 2023 Semiramis Award for Excellence in Casting was presented at FOCUS in London on 6th Decmeber. We would like to share a few impressions of the award ceremony itself, as well as the surrounding events with you below. On 4th December, the ICDN welcomed its members, as well as the 2023 Semiramis Award nominees Continue reading

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