The CDA is an alliance of professional UK Casting Directors dedicated to upholding professional standards within the industry.
CDA AWARDS 2023
BEST CASTING OF A UK COMMERCIAL
Sponsored by Branded Talent
Kharmel Cochrane – “Me, My Autism and I” – Vanish and Ambitious about Autism
BEST CASTING OF AN INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL
Sponsored by Mark Jermin Management
Lane Casting – “For life – when you feel safe you can be truly free” – Volvo
BEST CASTING OF AN ONLINE COMMERCIAL
Sponsored by Birdston Talent Management
Lane Casting – ASICS Running – “She Breathes”
BEST STREET CASTING
Sponsored by Brown and Mills Entertainment
Lane Casting – British Airways – “The Original Safety Briefing”
BEST CASTING FEATURING CHILDREN
Sponsored by The AYPA
Hannah Simons – Child Poverty Action Group / CPAG – “Help us imagine a better future”
BEST CASTING OF A CHARITY / PUBLIC AWARENESS COMMERCIAL
Sponsored by Coptic Street Studio
Ilenka Jelowicki – CentrepointUK – “You saw me”
BEST CASTING OF AN OPEN MEDIA PROJECT
Leanne Flinn – Confused.com – “Emmerdale Idents”
BEST CASTING OF A LIVE PERFORMANCE
Sponsored by The Galton Agency
Harry Blumenau – Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre – “The SpongeBob Musical”
BEST CASTING OF A STILLS CAMPAIGN
Sponsored by BMA Artists
The Eye Casting – Tena – Tena
BEST CASTING OF A MUSIC PROMO
Kharmel Cochrane – Jords – “Dirt in the Diamond”
BEST CASTING OF A CAMPAIGN
Sponsored by The DM Management
Ali Fearnley – Zoopla – “Awkward”
BEST CASTING OF A SHORT FILM
Sponsored by YOU Management
Aisling Knight, CBA Casting – “Fairview Park”
BEST CASTING OF A FEATURE FILM & DRAMA
Sponsored by Olivia Bell Management
Lane Casting – “Life in Love” (ITV)
We look forward to seeing everyone next year for the CDA Awards 2024!
All best wishes
The Awards Committee & CDA Board
Leanne Flinn, Ali Fearnley, Mandy Steele, Anna Stark, Zita Zutic Konak, Selma Nicholls and Hannah Birkett