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The CDG (Casting Directors’ Guild)

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The CDG (Casting Directors’ Guild)

@CDGNews

The official organisation for professional Casting Directors in the UK and Ireland

London, England

Joined August 2015

The CDG (Casting Directors’ Guild)
@CDGNews
May 5, 2020
“We believe that TV and film production companies must confront a stark reality: that, without your help, the talent pool which we all rely on faces its greatest existential threat in a generation." The CDG's statement on COVID-19's impact on UK theatre: thecdg.co.uk/covid19-statem…
The CDG (Casting Directors’ Guild)
@CDGNews
Apr 29, 2020
"You're not missing out on anything right now. Concentrate on your priorities - your health, your family. That's what's important." CD @jeneuston speaking wise words for these times.
The CDG (Casting Directors’ Guild)
@CDGNews
Oct 31, 2023
While we do not support a tiered @SpotlightUK membership system, we want to reassure actors that it will make no difference to our members’ casting processes or their decisions on who to consider. All actors will appear in searches and can be suggested for all roles as before.
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The CDG (Casting Directors’ Guild)
@CDGNews
Aug 7, 2019
SUCH exciting news! We want to thank BAFTA for their incredible support, and are thrilled with their announcement of a new award category for Casting in Film and Television: ‘BAFTA Introduces Casting Award’ – Variety
variety.com
BAFTA Introduces Casting Award, Will Continue to Allow Netflix and Amazon to Compete
BAFTA is introducing a casting category for its awards for the first time, and will continue to allow streamers to compete.
The CDG (Casting Directors’ Guild)
@CDGNews
Oct 16, 2017
A statement from the CDG in light of recent events.
The CDG (Casting Directors’ Guild)
@CDGNews
Aug 11, 2021
Today we launch a new Code of Practice on self-tape and Zoom auditions. A collaboration between @CDGNews, @EquityUK, Personal Management Association & Cooperative Personal Management Association thecdg.co.uk/downloads/Self…
The CDG (Casting Directors’ Guild)
@CDGNews
Sep 16, 2019
Huge congratulations to CDG members Nina Gold, Robert Sterne (Game of Thrones) and Olivia Scott-Webb (Fleabag) for their ‘Outstanding Casting’ wins at last night’s Creative Arts Emmys. Wonderful to see casting work recognised! #Emmys #Emmys2019
The CDG (Casting Directors’ Guild)
@CDGNews
Mar 12, 2020
The time has come to hone both your #selftape and #handwashing skills. We hope you know how to do the latter but if you have any questions about the former, here’s our guide: thecdg.co.uk/wp-content/upl… Stay well!
The CDG (Casting Directors’ Guild)
@CDGNews
Feb 22, 2023
The award for Best Casting in a TV Drama Series goes to @dedwardscasting (Casting Director) @LAllenCasting (Casting Associate) @tompaynecasting & @catgarlick (Casting Assistants) for their work on Heartstopper. Award sponsored by @UnitedAgents #CDGAwards2023
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The CDG (Casting Directors’ Guild)
@CDGNews
Nov 1, 2023
We are pleased @SpotlightUK have listened and responded to our concerns
Spotlight
@SpotlightUK
Nov 1, 2023
We just wanted to say, to our members and partners, that we've heard your feedback and today we're pausing the roll-out of Premiere. The Spotlight Team
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The CDG (Casting Directors’ Guild)
@CDGNews
Feb 22, 2022
The winners of Best Casting in a Drama Series, sponsored by @UnitedAgents are @KVHendry and Cole Edwards for Bridgerton. Congratulations! #CDGAwards2022
The CDG (Casting Directors’ Guild)
@CDGNews
Aug 12, 2018
Today we lost Marilyn Johnson, a legendary Casting Director and a fierce champion of actors. She will be much missed. R.I.P. #MarilynJohnson
The CDG (Casting Directors’ Guild)
@CDGNews
Jul 17, 2020
Congratulations to @DesHCasting for winning Scripted Casting for #TopBoy @BAFTA #VirginMediaBAFTAs #BAFTATV 👏👏
The CDG (Casting Directors’ Guild)
@CDGNews
May 12, 2019
Good luck to all nominees at tonight’s @BAFTA TV Awards - and congratulations to all our CDG members who contributed to these brilliant shows! #BAFTATVAwards2019 #bafta