Casting Society

🎬 Introducing THE CALLBACK - a new YouTube series spotlighting the craft and importance of casting, presented by Casting Society in partnership with TSMA Studios. Our first episode features an unforgettable conversation between casting director Rich Delia, CSA and legendary actor Mark Hamill - discussing everything from chemistry reads to building an ensemble and the creative collaboration that brings stories to life. Head to the link in our bio to watch our debut episode out NOW on YouTube! ✨ @markhamill #CSA #CastingSociety #TheCallback #CelebrateCasting #CastingBy

Thank you to everyone who attended the 41st Annual Artios Awards in LA, NYC, and London to celebrate & support excellence in casting! 🌟 Stay tuned for more information and view the entire list of winners at our website linked in our bio. LA photos by: @captureimaging NY photos by: @rebeccamichelson #CSA #CastingSociety #Artios41 #Artios2026 #ArtiosAwards

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Atlanta showed up — and so did we. 🎬✨ Our panel at @atlfilmfestival brought together 195 attendees, making it the largest audience of any panel at the Creative Conference. Thank you to Erica Arvold, CSA, Clifton Guterman, CSA, George Pierre, CSA, and Chase Paris, CSA for delivering such an honest and candid look into the realities of casting today. The response has been incredible — thank you to everyone who attended and reached out. 🩵 #CastingSociety #CelebrateCasting #AtlantaFilmFestival #ATLFF #SoutheastCasting

The best casting directors are always on. 🎬✨ Casting Director Jodi Thomas shares an anecdotal story of spotting a potential cast member right in her own neighborhood - a reminder that great casting happens everywhere, not just in the audition room. Watch the full episode now on YouTube — link in bio! #CSA #LoveIslandUSA #TheCallback #CelebrateCasting #Unscripted

Casting doesn’t just find the talent — it unlocks the greenlight.  Join us at the Marché du Film during the Cannes Film Festival where Casting Society, Filmmakers Europe, and Spotlight are bringing together leading voices from casting, production, sales, and talent representation to explore the strategic role casting plays in financing, pre-sales, and greenlight decisions in today’s international film market. May 14, 2026 | 5:00 PM GMT+2   Palais Stage (Palais -1) & Online Link in bio for more info!  #Cannes2026 #MarcheDuFilm #CastingSociety #Spotlight #FilmmakersEurope

Last week, CSA members and friends came together at Project Angel Food to do what this community does best — show up for others. Together, we cooked and packaged hundreds of meals for those who need them most. A heartfelt thank you to CSA members Tineka Becker, Karri Granville, Sunday Boling Kennedy, Amanda Ogen, Alexa Pereira, and Meg Morman — and to CSC friends Spiro Pappas, Kimberly Demarse, Adam Faison, Mary Grace, and Kehara Edirisinghe — for showing up with such care and generosity. Grateful for this team and the spirit of service that brings us together. 🤍 #CSC #CastingGivesBack #CastingSocietyCares #ProjectAngelFood #Volunteer

A historic milestone for our industry. 🎬 The Casting Society proudly recognizes the establishment of Black in Casting Day, officially proclaimed by New York State and observed annually on February 28. Founded by CSA member Asjai Lou, Black in Casting is an official CSA Affinity Group dedicated to honoring, uplifting, and creating access for Black casting professionals across film, television, commercials, and beyond. We are grateful to Assemblymember Jordan Wright @assemblymanjordanjgwright for presenting the official proclamation, Chief of Staff Maurice Cummings for presenting citations recognizing this achievement, Senator Cordell Cleare @senatorccleare , and Judge Jeanine Johnson for joining in celebration of this milestone. Congratulations to this year’s award recipients: 🏆 Adrian Wells @adrian_a_w — Franchise & Cultural Impact Award 🏆 Sujotta Pace @sujotta — Industry Vanguard Award 🏆 Mellicent Dyane @callmemellicent — BIPOC Excellence in Casting Award 🏆 Asjai Lou @AsjaiLouCasting — Founder & Creator of Black in Casting 🏆 Tracey Moore @thespiritedactor — Legacy Architect Award We also honor the founding members whose vision brought Black in Casting to life: Destiny Lilly, Felicia Joseph, Erica A. Hart, Sujotta Pace, Portia Black, Telon Weathington, Turquoise Washington, and the late Zora DeHorter. Want to get involved with Black in Casting? We’d love to hear from you — send us an email! 🩵 #CSA #CelebrateCasting #CastingBy #BlackInCasting #BlackInCastingDay

Sometimes the most powerful moment on screen isn’t the finale. 🎬 The casting team behind Top Chef reflects on how one chef’s appearance inspired a generation of Korean kids simply by being seen — and why representation on screen matters long after the show ends. Watch the full episode now on YouTube — link in bio! #CelebrateCasting #CallbackSeries #TopChef #Unscripted #CastingBy

Congratulations to all the casting professionals behind this year’s Tony-nominated productions! 🎭✨ The work of the casting community is at the heart of every Best Musical, Best Play, Best Revival of a Musical, and Best Revival of a Play nomination. We celebrate you and the incredible artistry you bring to every production. 🩵 #CastingSociety #CelebrateCasting #TonyAwards #Broadway #Tonys

One of our own is making waves. 🎬✨ CSA board member Jazzy Collins, CSA has been named to Vulture’s inaugural Masterminds of Reality TV list — a recognition that speaks to the incredible impact she has had on unscripted television. An Emmy Award-winning casting director behind some of the most iconic reality moments in recent memory, Jazzy continues to push the boundaries of what unscripted television can be. We are beyond proud. 💙 #CelebrateCasting #CastingDirector #RealityTV #Vulture #UnscriptedCasting

Last month, CSA members and friends gathered at Baby2Baby to give back in a truly meaningful way. Together, we assembled Maternal Health and Newborn Supply kits for families in our community — and left with full hearts. A heartfelt thank you to CSA members Paisley Baker, Tineka Becker, Trisha Debski, Jane Flowers, Sibby Kirchgessner, and Sunday Kennedy — and to CSC friends Meagan Cavasar, Kimberly Demarse, Zakiya Gaither, and Dashana McClay — for showing up with such care and dedication. Grateful for this team and every opportunity to serve our community together. 🤍 #CSC #castinggivesback #CastingSocietyCares #Baby2Baby