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BEST CAST FILMS OF 2017

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Casting directors remain the only job in the opening titles that doesn’t have its own Oscar category, but there’s reason to believe that will change. 15 Casting Directors were asked to write about the best cast films of the year for Indiewire. “What is an authentic performance? Simple, right – it is a performance that we believe so wholly, we never question who the actor is…”

Heidi Levitt was asked to write about “The Florida Project,” Casting By: Carmen Cuba. Read the entire article. The Best Cast Films of 2017, According to Top Casting Directors. 

BEST CAST FILMS OF 2016

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IndieWire asked 13 of the top casting directors to nominate films worthy of casting recognition this year. Heidi Levitt wrote about Asghar Farhadi’s film “The Salesman,” in lieu of global casting, even though “Moonlight,” is close to her heart.

Casting Directors have a strange distinction in the awards world: Their guild has an Academy branch, but it’s the only one without its own Oscar category. Imagine for a moment that they did. What are the best-cast films of 2016?

Here’s why “Moonlight”, “Loving” and more deserve honors, according to 13 of Hollywood’s best casting directors. Best Cast Films of 2016 According to Top Casting Directors.