On 12th May, the International Casting Directors Association (ICDA) officially launched its new guidelines on the use of artificial intelligence in casting during the Festival de Cannes, to address the growing ethical, creative, and professional challenges posed by the increasing use of AI within the casting industry. Developed in response to the rapid expansion of Continue reading
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THE GIRL WITH THE NEEDLE Casting Directors Take Home the 2025 Semiramis Award for Excellence in Casting
The International Casting Directors Association honoured Tanja Grunwald and Karin Jagd at this year’s Thessaloniki International Film Festival. The 2025 Semiramis Award for Excellence in Casting was presented at ThessalonikiInternational Film Festival in Greece on 1 st November 2025. The Award went to Tanja Grunwald and Karin Jagd for Oscar-nominated and award-winning film The Girlwith the Needle by Continue reading
ICDA Announces Nominees for 2025 Semiramis Award for Excellence in Casting
The International Casting Directors Association (ICDA) today announced its nominees and programme for the 2025 Semiramis Award for Excellence in Casting, to be presented at Thessaloniki International Film Festival in collaboration with the Festival and ICDA’s long-time supporters, Filmmakers Europe and Spotlight. The award ceremony will take place on 1 November at 6pm at the 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
ICDA and European Film Academy Celebrate New Casting Award with Special Event during Berlinale
BERLIN, 5 FEBRUARY 2025 – The International Casting Directors Association (ICDA), in collaboration with the European Film Academy, will host a special event during the Berlinale on 14 February to celebrate the Academy’s introduction of its new European Casting Director Award. The event, supported by key industry partners Spotlight and Filmmakers Europe, will showcase 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
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
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
ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT Casting Directors Simone Bär, Constance Demontoy (C0-Casting) and Arwa Salmanova (Co-Casting) take home 2023 Semiramis Award for Excellence in Casting
LONDON. The 2023 Semiramis Award for Excellence in Casting was presented at FOCUS in London today, 6th December 2023. The Award went to Simone Bär, Constance Demontoy (Co-Casting France) and Arwa Salmanova (Co-Casting Czech Republic) for All Quiet on the Western Front by Edward Berger (2022). The film has already won numerous awards, including four Oscars (on nine nominations). The award was Continue reading
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
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