Awards season is in full swing, and what a year this is turning out to be for ICDA members! 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 2023. INTERNATIONAL The Oscars The following films, cast by Continue reading
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ICDA @ Berlinale Film Festival
The International Casting Directors Association (ICDA) was heavily involved in the Berlinale and EFP Shooting Stars programme this year. 41 of our members participated in events from 18th to 20th February in Berlin. Meet & Greet with Ukrainian Actors On 18th February, ICDA organised a speed-dating event for Ukrainian actors who are registered in the Continue reading
Films cast by ICDN members snag Oscars
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
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
IGN highlights the Oscars’ missing category: Best Casting
Kayleigh Donaldson of the entertainment and gaming website IGN recently took a deep-dive into the mysterious lack of an Academy Award for casting directors, the only department heads credited in the main titles of a film who remain excluded from the festivities. Her article features quotes from ICDN Honorary Member Debbie McWilliams and Executive Board Continue reading
ICDN Interviews: Debbie McWilliams
The profession of casting director is recognised today thanks to the hard work of passionate, talented people. We are happy to share with you some of their stories, thoughts and experiences. The first in our series of interviews is with UK casting legend Debbie McWilliams, Honorary Member and one of the founders of the International Continue reading
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