Next year the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will finally honor one of the most important filmmaking crafts with the first ever Best Casting Oscar. It’s a long overdue recognition, and in ...

Next year the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will finally honor one of the most important filmmaking crafts with the first ever Best Casting Oscar. It's a long overdue recognition, and in ...

IndieWire is proud to announce our inaugural Craft Roundtables series to roll out throughout November and December as videos celebrating the finest in cinematic artistry in 2025. All moderated by ...

Starting off her career by working for Juliet Taylor, Lewis has over 80 credits in the casting department of both television and film, including distinguished films like “Forrest Gump,” “The Devil ...

As a craft, casting hasn't always gotten much credit. But the Academy is changing that this year, introducing it as a new competitive category at the 98th Academy Awards. "It's a total delight," said ...

Anthony Barnao, like many casting directors, began his career as an actor in New York. His teacher, the great Jos Quintero, urged him to pursue directing, as well, and while he was in New York he did ...

Director Richard Tanne talks about the importance of character and performance over impersonation. Both Presidents G.W. Bush and Clinton had movies made about them while they were still in office, but ...