Artios Awards: Casting Society Lauds ‘CODA’, ‘West Side Story’, ‘Don’t Look Up’ & More
deadline.comBest Picture Oscar nominees CODA, West Side Story and Don’t Look Up were among the winners at the Casting Society’s 37th annual Artios Awards, which were handed out today during a virtual ceremony that streamed live on YouTube.
Check out the full list below.Other films scoring the trophies that honor casting directors include Encanto, The Tender Bar and Spider-Man: No Way Home, which snared the Zeitgeist Award that is presented to a popular film.On the TV front, winners included the casting crews behind Ted Lasso, The Queen’s Gambit, Pose, Lovecraft Country, Big Mouth and Queer Eye, among others.“We are so excited to honor these immensely talented, creative and hard working casting directors tonight,” said Casting Society President Kim Williams. “What a wonderful way to begin Casting Society’s 40th year by celebrating these extraordinary casting directors’ invaluable contributions to the entertainment world.”Ghosts co-star Danielle Pinnock hosted the ceremony, which featured a number of big-name presenters including current Oscar nominees Steven Spielberg, Ariana DeBose and Troy Kotsur, along with two-time Oscar nominee Lee Daniels and Emmy winner Brian Cox.“I have always been so inspired by the endless creativity and passion that casting directors exhibit — in giving actors a platform to share their gifts and in helping creators achieve their vision by bringing together a perfect ensemble of performers,” Pinnock said.Since 1985, the Artios Awards have honored casting directors in more than 20 categories spanning film, TV and theater.
In addition, special honorees are selected for their contributions to the craft. Nominees and winners are voted on by members of the recently rebranded Casting Society.Here are the winners
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