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Shaheen Baig, Rachel Sheridan and Nina Gold among the winners of the 2026 CDG Casting Awards. The winners of the eighth Casting Directors Guild (CDG) Casting Awards have been revealed. The London award ceremony was hosted by “half of a national treasure”, Jennifer Saunders, whose excellent set applauded the resilience of actors while also poking […]

BAFTA-nominee Yngvill Kolset Haga talks Oscar history, the meta-magic of Joachim Trier’s ‘Sentimental Value’ and the “invisible” art of the perfect cast. The global casting community is currently celebrating a historic milestone: For the first year ever, the Academy Awards will recognise casting with its own dedicated category. It’s a shift that validates what industry […]

Cassandra Kulukundis tells us about her long search for the cast of ‘One Battle After Another’ and what she wants to see in auditions. Casting director Cassandra Kulukundis has been a trusted collaborator of Paul Thomas Anderson for over two decades. Their collaboration began with 1999’s Magnolia and has continued through to his latest feature, […]

Legendary casting director Avy Kaufman on ‘Sentimental Value’, Elle Fanning and the new Casting Oscar. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Avy Kaufman moved to New York City to study dance at college and never looked back. Today, her casting agency stands as a powerhouse of the industry, fuelled by a career that began with a leap […]

‘Hamnet’, ‘Sinners’, ‘Marty Supreme’ and ‘One Battle After Another’ lead the nominations for the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026. With the winners of the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 taking place this weekend, it’s time for a reminder of all the talented creatives and productions that have been nominated. The nominations were announced through a […]

Casting director Robin D. Cook discusses how Jacob Elordi was cast in ‘Frankenstein’ and her advice for actors. Robin D. Cook is a seven-time Emmy and 19-time Casting Society Artios Award nominee, whose credits span prestigious television shows and acclaimed films, including The Handmaid’s Tale, Matlock, the Oscar-nominated Room and cult favorite Scott Pilgrim vs. […]

Recognition for ‘Hamnet’, ‘Sinners’, ‘Sentimental Value’ and Nina Gold as the Oscar nominations 2026 are announced. The nominations for the 98th Academy Awards have now been revealed at a ceremony at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverley Hills, presented by actors Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman. Sinners has set a new record with an incredible […]

Nina Gold makes history as the first British nominee for the inaugural Academy Award for Best Casting. The 2026 Academy Award nominations have officially made history, and at the heart of the celebration is British casting icon Nina Gold, who has been recognised for her transformative work on Hamnet. For the first time in the […]

The Casting Directors’ Guild reveals the exceptional talent shortlisted for the 2026 CDG Casting Awards. The Casting Directors Guild (CDG) has officially revealed the nominees for the 2026 CDG Casting Awards.  We’re proud to support the CDG Awards, celebrating the extraordinary skill and artistry of casting professionals across film, television, theatre, and commercials.  This year […]

Casting directors Bernard Telsey and Tiffany Little Canfield on casting ‘Wicked’ and being shortlisted for the first casting Oscar. The lead-up to the Academy Awards is always a time of great excitement and anticipation, but this year feels more momentous than usual. For the first time, the vital work of casting directors will be recognised […]