Casting Society Sets 2027 Artios Awards Date, Venues & Timeline, Reveals New Officers

Casting Society is ready for awards season. The group on Monday set Thursday, February 18, for its 42nd annual Artios Awards and said its nominees will be announced on Wednesday, October 7. See the full timeline with submissions deadlines and voting dates below.

The group also revealed its 2026-27 Board of Directors. More on that below as well.

As per usual, the Artios Awards will be presented during simultaneous ceremonies at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, the Edison Ballroom in New York City and One Moorgate Place in London.

The Artios Awards celebrate excellence in casting across film, television (scripted and unscripted), commercials, and theater, highlighting the vital role casting directors play in the entertainment industry worldwide. Back in February, CSA presented marquee Artios film prizes to Sinners, Zootopia 2, Jay Kelly and Sentimental Value, ahead of the inaugural Academy Award for Best Casting, which went to Cassandra Kulukundis for One Battle After Another.

Here is the full timeline for the 2027 Artios Awards:

Monday, August 3
Phase 1 Submissions Open (TV, Theater, Commercials, Short Film and Short Form Series categories)

Thursday, August 13
Phase 1 Submissions Close

Wednesday, October 7
Phase 1 Nominees announced

Monday, October 26
Phase 2 Submissions Open (Film category, London Theater)

Thursday, November 5
Phase 2 Submissions Close

Wednesday, December 16
Phase 2 Nominees announced

Thursday, February 18
42nd annual Artios Awards

The 44-year-old group of casting professionals with nearly 1,200 members also revealed its 2026-27 Board of Directors, led by president Destiny Lilly, and its global chapter Board of Governors. See those lists below.

“I’m proud of our dedicated board members, whose passion, leadership and commitment continue to advance the mission of casting professionals worldwide,” Lilly said in a statement. “Their perspectives and expertise will help strengthen our work as we continue to champion the art of casting.” 

CSA Board of Directors
Destiny Lilly – President
Elizabeth Berra – Secretary
Matthew Glasner – Treasurer
Meg Morman – VP of Governance
Sujotta Pace & Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick – VPs of Advocacy
Devon Brady & Jazzy Collins – VPs of Communications
Wendy Kurtzman & Asjai Lou – VPs of Events
Gayle Pillsbury – VP of Membership
Rachel Reiss – VP of Technology
Board members – Erica A. Hart, Felicia Joseph, Tiffany Mak, Becca McCracken, Dustin Presley

Global Chapter Board of Governors
Cassandra Han – President
Dave Bennett – Secretary                  
Sien Josephine Teijssen – Treasurer              
Kei Kawamura – Board Member        
Mawuko Kuadzi – Board Member
Maria Lainas – Board Member