Today, Casting Society of America (CSA) will now be known as Casting Society, announced by Kim Williams, President, Casting Society. This new name reflects the expansion of its membership in the last several years to close to 1,200 members, with approximately 300 of those casting professionals living and working around the world, with members based in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, Asia and Africa. The name change, along with a new logo, comes as CSA celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2022. Originally called American Society of Casting Directors, it was founded in 1982 by Mike Fenton, Al Onorato and Joe Reich.
“By removing America from our name, we are embracing how CSA has grown exponentially and globally in recent years,” said Williams. “The acronym CSA will stay the same, as it is a trusted and well-known moniker used by casting directors across the entertainment spectrum, from film, television, theater, short films and commercials.”
In recent years, leading International entertainment organizations have increased their recognition of casting. In 2020, The British Academy added a casting category to their BAFTA Film Awards, the first of all the major film ceremonies to do so followed by the Australian Academy (AACTA) in 2021.
Recent BAFTA casting nominees include Boiling Point (Carolyn McLeod), Dune (Francine Maisler), The Hand of God (Massimo Appolloni, Annamaria Sambucco), King Richard (Rich Delia, Avy Kaufman), and West Side Story (Cindy Tolan).
ABOUT CASTING SOCIETY
Casting Society (CSA) was founded in February of 1982 with the intention of establishing a recognized standard of professionalism in the casting field and providing its members with a support organization to further their goals and protect their common interests. CSA currently boasts close to 1,200 members. CSA casting directors and associate casting directors work around the world, with members based in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, Asia and Africa. CSA is a global resource for producers, directors and creative teams seeking casting professionals while promoting the image of casting directors and associate casting directors worldwide, engaging in a number of charitable activities and supporting its members by sharing important and helpful professional information. For more information on Casting Society, please visit CastingSociety.com.
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