Casting Society

The Casting Society, formerly known as the Casting Society of America (CSA), is a professional association of about 1,200 casting directors and associate casting directors for film, television, theatre, and commercials in Canada, Europe, Australia, Asia and Africa, and the United States. The nonprofit organization was founded in Los Angeles, California, in 1982, and announced its name change from the Casting Society of America to the Casting Society on February 10, 2022. The society is not to be confused with an industry union. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters represent most (though not all) of the major casting directors and associate casting directors in Hollywood. Members use the post-nominal letters "CSA" when credited for their work.

The following requirements must be met to join the CSA:

Casting directors who are also personal managers are not eligible for membership in the CSA.

Since October 1985, the Casting Society has presented the Artios Awards for excellence in casting. Members are honored in over 25 different casting categories in simultaneous events held in Beverly Hills, New York City and London.

1985 Artios Awards for the calendar year 1984 – October 30, 1985.

Winners and nominees

1986 Artios Awards for the calendar year 1985 – October 29, 1986, except for Episodic Television which was June 1, 1985, to May 31, 1986, and short order series aired between January 1, 1985, and May 31, 1985.

Winners and nominees