The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today the creation of an annual competitive Academy Award\u00ae for Achievement in Casting, beginning with the 98th Academy Awards\u00ae for films released in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCasting directors play an essential role in filmmaking, and as the Academy evolves, we are proud to add casting to the disciplines that we recognize and celebrate,\u201d said Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang. \u201cWe congratulate our Casting Directors Branch members on this exciting milestone and for their commitment and diligence throughout this process.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOn behalf of the members of the Casting Directors Branch, we\u2019d like to thank the Board of Governors, the Awards Committee and Academy leadership for their support. This award is a deserved acknowledgment of our casting directors\u2019 exceptional talents and a testament to the dedicated efforts of our branch,\u201d said Academy Casting Directors Branch governors Richard Hicks, Kim Taylor-Coleman and Debra Zane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Category rules for eligibility and voting for the inaugural award will be announced in April 2025 with the complete 98th Academy Awards Rules. The specifics of the award\u2019s presentation will be determined by the Academy\u2019s Board of Governors and its administrative leadership at a future date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Casting Directors Branch was created in July 2013. There are currently nearly 160 members of the branch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The last new award category created was Best Animated Feature Film, established in 2001.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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