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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ICDN members invited to join AMPAS

For 2022, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has invited 397 artists and executives, who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures, to join the organisation, including three ICDN casting directors. Congratulations to Élodie Demey (Happening, Summer of 85), Yngvill Kolset Haga (The Worst Person in the World, One Night 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
Quo Vadis, Aida? dominates European Film Awards

“Quo Vadis, Aida?” was the big winner of the 34th European Film Awards, which took place in Berlin on 11th December 2021. The film won three awards for Best European Film, Best European Director, and Best European Actress. Casting credit on the film is shared by ICDN Casting Director Rebecca van Unen and non-member, Narcisa Cvitanovic. The 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
“Another Round” wins International Feature Film at the Oscars

“Another Round” – a Danish, Dutch and Swedish co-production cast by ICDN member Tanja Grunwald – managed to win an Academy Award for International Feature Film at this year’s Oscars, whilst also scoring a nomination for Best Director. The film is a comedy drama directed by Thomas Vinterberg starring Mads Mikkelsen, Thomas Bo Larsen, Magnus Continue reading
Awards Roundup: Films cast by ICDN members at Golden Globes, Berlinale, British Academy Film Awards, and the Oscars

The ICDN is proud to announce that several films cast by its members achieved nominations and wins at the recent Golden Globes, Berlinale, and BAFTA Awards, with another five films nominated for the upcoming Oscars. Golden Globes The Golden Globe Awards took place on 28th February 2021 and brought wins and nominations for four ICDN Continue reading
ICDN announces nominees for 2020 Best Casting Award

UPDATE: The 2020 Award Ceremony will now take place in collaboration with Sitges Film Festival on Friday, October 16, 2020. Please see this post for details. (Sarajevo) For the past few years, Sarajevo Film Festival, one of Europe’s most prestigious yearly film events, has played host to the International Casting Directors Network’s annual award ceremony. This year, due Continue reading
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