On 16 January 2026, the International Casting Directors Association (ICDA) hosted a drinks reception at the Dorint Hotel Kurfürstendamm Berlin to celebrate the launch of the very first European Casting Director Award. The reception took place on the eve of the 38th European Film Awards, which were held in Berlin on 17 January 2026. The Continue reading
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ICDA Casting Directors nominated for first European Casting Director award
2026 marks the very first year that the European Film Academy honours excellence in casting with its new European Casting Director award – a milestone for our craft and for the Academy’s newly established Casting Director branch. We’re incredibly proud to share that two ICDA members, Yngvill Kolset Haga and Avy Kaufman, have been nominated 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
IO CAPITANO takes 2024 Semiramis Award at Tirana International Film Festival as part of ICDA’s Multi-Day Programme in Albania’s Capital
The 2024 Semiramis Award for Excellence in Casting was presented at Tirana International Film Festival in Albania on 22nd September. We would like to share a few impressions of the award ceremony itself, as well as the surrounding events with you below. The Award went to Francesco Vedovati, Constance Demontoy, Iman Djionne and Amine Louadni 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
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
Emmy nominations for ICDA members
The 2023 Emmy nominations have been announced and we are proud to report that several ICDA members are amongst the nominees: Succession – casting by Avy Kaufman and Lilia Hartmann-Trapani – has been nominated for Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series, as well as for an array of other categories, including Outstanding Lead Actor in Continue reading
2022 Semiramis Award @ Torino Film Festival – Impressions
The 2022 Semiramis Award for Excellence in Casting was presented at Torino Film Festival on 26th November. We would like to share a few impressions of the award ceremony itself, as well as the surrounding events with you below. On 25th November, the ICDN welcomed its members, as well as the 2022 Semiramis Award nominees Continue reading
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