Hosted by Julia Morris and Nazeem Hussain with special guest Robert Connolly, the Awards seek to acknowledge and support the critical role casting directors play in bringing together great casting opportunities both on a national and international stage.
CGA President Thea McLeod said: “Casting Directors are very important players in the magical jigsaw puzzle of creating a show, be it TV, Film, Theatre or commercials. Putting together the best cast, full of flavour, diversity, rapport and chemistry, can ultimately make the show shine and stand out from the crowd – their knowledge of the acting world is paramount to every production.
“After all the challenges to our industry across the past few years, it feels very refreshing to get back to a sense of normality and to get back to work, which is reflected in the extensive and wide range of nominees.
“This year saw so many outstanding productions being submitted, showcasing the amazing talent – both new and established – in our industry. It was an extremely competitive year and everyone across the board should be extremely proud of all their creative input.
“We are thrilled to be able to host the awards in person this year, allowing a great get-together and celebration of all the work of the Australian Casting industry.”
The full list of 2022 CGA Award nominees include:
Best Casting in a Feature Film
– Nude Tuesday – Alison Telford, Yvette Reid
– SISSY – Marianne Jade
– The Stranger – Anousha Zarkesh
– We Are Still Here – Anousha Zarkesh
Best Casting in a TV Drama
– Heartbreak High – Amanda Mitchell
– Mystery Road: Origin – Anousha Zarkesh
– Neighbours – Thea McLeod
– The Twelve – Kirsty McGregor
Best Casting in a TV Comedy
– Preppers – Anousha Zarkesh
– Spreadsheet – Amanda Mitchell
– Summer Love – Nathan Lloyd
– Wolf Like Me – Stevie Ray
Best Casting in a Telemovie/TV Miniseries
– Bali 2002 – Anousha Zarkesh
– Love Me – Nathan Lloyd
– Savage River – Kirsty McGregor
– True Colours – Anousha Zarkesh
Best Casting in a Short Film
– Don’t Come In … Yet! – Megan D’Arcy
– The Moths Will Eat Them Up – Tom McSweeney, David Newman
– Thomas Rides in an Ambulance – Megan D’Arcy
– VICTIM – Daniella Friedman
Best Casting in a Theatre Production
– A Raisin in the Sun – Alex Souvlis
– Looking for Alibrandi – Marline Zaibak
– Moulin Rouge! The Musical – Lisa Campbell
– The Heartbreak Choir – Janine Snape
– White Pearl – Alex Souvlis
Best Casting in a TVC
- BUPA Flextras – Danny Long
- Google – Micaeley Gibson, Anousha Zarkesh
- Google x AFL “Helping You Help Them” – Natalie Jane Harvie
- MONA “1 star review” – Felicity Byrne
- SBS “We All Speak” – Mathew Waters
- Toyota Corolla “Never Stop Smiling” – Daniella Friedman
Best Casting in a TVC – Community
– Aus Post – Stevie Ray
– Destination NSW – Natalie Jane Harvie
– Dulux “Summer Sessions” – Sarah Alekna, Annabel Clayton
– Qantas – Stevie Ray
– R U OK? – Nick Hamon, Amy Mete
– Red Cross “Lifeblood of Australia” – Peta Dermatis, Lauren Mass
Achievement in Casting
– A Beginner’s Guide to Grief – Amanda Mitchell
– Maverix – Nathan Lloyd
– The Australia Wars – Anousha Zarkesh
– UNHCR – Reluctant Sea Shanty – Natalie Jane Harvie
The 2022 CGA Rising Stars will also be presented on the night with recipients set to be announced soon.
For further information about CGA visit: www.castingguild.com.au
