In this exclusive interview, ICDA picked the casting brains behind one of this year’s most lauded films, Sentimental Value by Joachim Trier, starring Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, and Elle Fanning. Casting Directors Yngvill Kolset Haga and Avy Kaufman shared insights on their search for the perfect cast. ICDA: Yngvill, you have mentioned 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
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
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
ICDN members feature prominently at the 74th Festival de Cannes
The 74th Festival de Cannes just wrapped up, and we are proud to report that ICDN members made a strong showing on the red steps of the Palais des Festivals. The Palme d’Or went to TITANE (Dir. Julia Ducournau). Congratulations to the casting team consisting of Constance Demontoy, Christel Baras, Audrey Gatimel and Dorothée Auboiron. Continue reading
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