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IMDbPro and ICDA Partner to Accelerate Global Casting Process

IMDBPro and the International Casting Directors Association have joined together to accelerate the casting process globally. The collaboration hopes to give ICDA members access to IMDbPro Premium to discover talent and cast projects from around the world. “This new collaboration between IMDbPro and the International Casting Directors Association marks a milestone in our commitment to Continue reading

ICDA at 2025 Berlinale Film Festival

ICDA have put together an exciting programme during this year’s Berlinale Film Festival. Please see a few highlights below: Panel, screening and reception on 14th February to celebrate new European Casting Director Award The European Film Academy, ICDA, Filmmakers Europe & Spotlight celebrate the new European Casting Director award with a special event during Berlinale. Continue reading

Awards round-up 2024/2025

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. INTERNATIONAL 2025 Emmys The 77th Emmy nominations are here — and we’re proud to shine a spotlight on the Continue reading

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

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