The Casting Society, formerly known as Casting Society of America (CSA), was founded in Los Angeles, California, in 1982 as a
professional society
A professional association (also called a professional body, professional organization, or professional society) usually seeks to further a particular profession, the interests of individuals and organisations engaged in that profession, and th ...
of about 1,200
casting director
In the performing arts industry such as theatre, film, or television, casting, or a casting call, is a pre-production process for selecting a certain type of actor, dancer, singer, or extra for a particular role or part in a script, screenplay, ...
s and associate casting directors for film, television, theatre, and commercials in Canada, Europe, Australia, Asia and Africa, and the United States. The nonprofit organization announced the name change from Casting Society of America to Casting Society on February 10, 2022. The society is not to be confused with an
industry union. The
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT), also known as the Teamsters Union, is a labor union in the United States and Canada. Formed in 1903 by the merger of The Team Drivers International Union and The Teamsters National Union, the ...
represent most (though not all) of the major casting directors and associate casting directors in Hollywood. Members use the
post-nominal letters "CSA" when credited for their work.
Membership eligibility
The following requirements must be met in order to join the CSA:
*Sponsorship letters from at least two current members of the CSA.
*Two years of screen or stage credit as Primary Casting Director.
Casting directors who are also personal managers are not eligible for membership in the CSA.
Artios Awards
Since October 1985, the Casting Society has presented the Artios Awards for excellence in casting. Members are honored in over 25 different casting categories in simultaneous events held in
Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills is a city located in Los Angeles County, California. A notable and historic suburb of Greater Los Angeles, it is in a wealthy area immediately southwest of the Hollywood Hills, approximately northwest of downtown Los Angeles. ...
,
New York City
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and
London
London is the capital and List of urban areas in the United Kingdom, largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of just under 9 million. It stands on the River Thames in south-east England at the head of a estuary dow ...
.
List of ceremonies
* 2023 –
38th Artios Awards
The 38th Artios Awards, presented by the Casting Society of America, honoring the best originality, creativity and the contribution of casting to the overall quality of a film, television series, short film, short-form series and theatre producti ...
* 2022 –
37th Artios Awards
37th Artios Awards, presented by the Casting Society of America, honoring the best originality, creativity and the contribution of casting to the overall quality of a film, television, theatre and short-form projects, was held on March 23, 2022, v ...
* 2021 –
36th Artios Awards
36th Artios Awards, presented by the Casting Society of America, honoring the best originality, creativity and the contribution of casting to the overall quality of a film, television, theatre and short-form projects, was held on April 15, 2021, v ...
* 2020 –
35th Artios Awards
The 35th Artios Awards, presented by the Casting Society of America, honoring the best originality, creativity and contribution of casting to the overall quality of film, television, theatre and short-form projects, was held on January 30, 2020, ...
* 2019 –
34th Artios Awards
34th Artios Awards, presented by the Casting Society of America, honoring the best originality, creativity and the contribution of casting to the overall quality of a film, television, theatre and short-form projects, was held on January 31, 2019, ...
* 2018 –
33rd Artios Awards
33rd Artios Awards, presented by the Casting Society of America, honoring the best originality, creativity and the contribution of casting to the overall quality of a film, television, theatre and short-form projects, was held on January 18, 2018, ...
* 2017 –
32nd Artios Awards
32nd Artios Awards, presented by the Casting Society of America, honoring the best originality, creativity and the contribution of casting to the overall quality of a film, television, theatre and short-form projects, was held on January 19, 2017, ...
* 2016 –
31st Artios Awards
* 2015 – 30th Artios Awards
* 2014 – no awards - shifted from Fall into Awards Season
* 2013 – 29th Artios Awards
* 2012 – 28th Artios Awards
* 2011 – 27th Artios Awards
* 2010 – 26th Artios Awards
* 2009 – 25th Artios Awards
* 2008 – 24th Artios Awards
* 2007 – 23rd Artios Awards
* 2006 – 22nd Artios Awards
* 2005 – 21st Artios Awards
* 2004 – 20th Artios Awards
* 2003 – 19th Artios Awards
* 2002 – 18th Artios Awards
* 2001 – 17th Artios Awards
* 2000 – 16th Artios Awards
* 1999 – 15th Artios Awards
* 1998 – 14th Artios Awards
* 1997 – 13th Artios Awards
* 1996 – 12th Artios Awards
* 1995 – 11th Artios Awards
* 1994 – 10th Artios Awards
* 1993 – 9th Artios Awards
* 1992 – 8th Artios Awards
* 1991 – 7th Artios Awards
* 1990 – 6th Artios Awards
* 1989 – 5th Artios Awards
* 1988 – 4th Artios Awards
* 1987 – 3rd Artios Awards
* 1986 – 2nd Artios Awards
* 1985 – 1st Artios Awards
Categories
Film
* Animated Voice-Over Casting (1993–present)
*
Big Budget Feature Casting — Comedy (1985–present)
*
Big Budget Feature Casting — Drama (1985–present)
* Studio or Independent – Comedy
* Studio or Independent – Drama
* Low Budget – Comedy Or Drama
* Micro Budget – Comedy or Drama
Television
* Comedy Episodic Casting (1985–present)
* Dramatic Episodic Casting (1985–present)
* Movie of the Week Casting (1985–present)
* Mini-Series Casting (1985–present)
* Daytime Casting (1986–1996)
* Soaps Casting (1989–present)
* Pilot Casting (1991–present)
* Animated Voice-Over Casting (1993–present)
* Nighttime Special Casting (1993–present)
* Comedy Pilot Casting (1996–present)
* Dramatic Pilot Casting (1996–present)
* Daytime Special Casting (1996–present)
Theatre
* Theatre Casting — Plays (1988–present)
* Theatre Casting — Musical (1988–present)
Miscellaneous
* Lifetime Achievement Award (1995–present)
1st Artios Awards
1985 Artios Awards for the calendar year 1984 — October 30, 1985.
Winners and nominees
2nd Artios Awards
1986 Artios Awards for the calendar year 1985 — October 29, 1986, except for Episodic Television which was June 1, 1985 to May 31, 1986, and short order series aired between January 1, 1985, and May 31, 1985.
Winners and nominees
3rd Artios Awards
1987 Artios Awards for the calendar year 1986 — October 30, 1987, except for Episodic Television which was June 1, 1986 to May 31, 1987, and short order series aired between January 1, 1986, and May 31, 1986.
Winners and nominees
4th Artios Awards
1988 Artios Awards for the calendar year 1987 – October 26, 1988
Winners and nominees
5th Artios Awards
1989 Artios Awards for the calendar year 1988 — October 25, 1989.
Winners and nominees
6th Artios Awards
1990 Artios Awards for the calendar year 1989 — October 31, 1990.
Winners and nominees
7th Artios Awards
1991 Artios Awards for the calendar year 1990 — October 17, 1991.
Winners and nominees
8th Artios Awards
1992 Artios Awards for the calendar year 1991 — October 20, 1992.
Winners and nominees
9th Artios Awards
1993 Artios Awards for the calendar year 1992 — October 19, 1993.
Winners and nominees
10th Artios Awards
1994 Artios Awards for the calendar year 1993 — October 20, 1994.
Winners and nominees
11th Artios Awards
1995 Artios Awards for the calendar year 1994 — October 11, 1995.
Winners and nominees
Lifetime Achievement Award:
Garry Marshall
Garry Kent Marshall (November 13, 1934 – July 19, 2016) was an American filmmaker and actor. He started his career in the 1960s writing for ''The Lucy Show'' and ''The Dick Van Dyke Show'' before he developed Neil Simon's 1965 play ''The Odd Co ...
(recipient)
12th Artios Awards
1996 Artios Awards for the calendar year 1995 — October 15, 1996.
Winners and nominees
Lifetime Achievement Award:
David Gerber
David Gerber (July 25, 1923 – January 2, 2010) was a television executive producer. His notable work on television included the 1970s TV series '' Police Story'' and ''Police Woman''. Other executive producer credits include '' Jessie'', '' The G ...
(recipient)
13th ArtiosAwards
1997 Artios Awards for the calendar year 1996 — November 12, 1997.
Hoyt Bowers Award — Outstanding contribution to the Casting Profession:
Juliet Taylor (recipient)
Lifetime Achievement Award:
Roger Corman
Roger William Corman (born April 5, 1926) is an American film director, producer, and actor. He has been called "The Pope of Pop Cinema" and is known as a trailblazer in the world of independent film. Many of Corman's films are based on works t ...
(recipient)
References
External links
*{{official website
Artios Award winners
Entertainment industry societies
Film organizations in the United States
Theatrical organizations in the United States
International film awards
American film awards
American television awards
American theater awards
Professional associations based in the United States
Post-nominal letters
1982 establishments in California
Organizations based in Los Angeles
Casting awards
Organizations established in 1982