Casting Society Members Shine Among The Heller Awards 2024 Nominees

The Heller Awards by the Talent Managers Association are set to return this year on Thursday, November 14th, 2024, at the Taglyan Complex in Los Angeles, celebrating the finest talent representatives and casting professionals. This year’s ceremony, hosted by Jeremy Holm (“House of Cards,” “Mr. Robot”), will highlight the entertainment industry’s resilience, with casting directors and representatives leading the way.

Honoring Meg Liberman, CSA: Lifetime Achievement in Casting

Casting Society (CSA) is proud to highlight the incredible achievements of its members at this year’s Heller Awards, particularly Meg Liberman, CSA, who will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award in Casting. 

With an illustrious career that includes iconic projects like "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," "Fame," "Band of Brothers," and "Seinfeld," Liberman has cemented her legacy as one of the most respected casting directors in the business.

This award not only celebrates her dedication to the art of casting but also acknowledges her immeasurable impact on shaping the careers of countless actors and contributing to some of the most memorable productions in film and television history.

Liberman joins a distinguished list of past honorees, further establishing CSA's presence at the forefront of talent development in Hollywood.

CSA Members Among 2024 Heller Awards Nominees

CSA members are well-represented across the award categories, showcasing the breadth of talent and influence within our community. Notable nominees include:

• Emily Schweber, CSA, Lisa Zambetti, CSA, and Ivy Isenberg, CSA in the category for Video Game Casting Director of the Year.
  
  

• Rachel Reiss, CSA in Northeast Commercial or Voiceover Casting Director of the Year.
  
  

• Julie Ashton, CSA, Christi Soper-Hilt, CSA, Ruth Lambert, CSA & Robert McGee, CSA, and Linda Lamontagne, CSA in Animation Voiceover Casting Director of the Year.
  
  

• Michael Sanford, CSA in Commercial Casting Director of the Year.
  
  

• Lauren Kurnit, CSA, Joanna Levinger, CSA, and Nicholas Petrovich, CSA, in Northeast Casting Associate of the Year.
  
  

• Samantha Garrabrant, CSA, Rachel Imbriglio, CSA, Steven Tylor O’Connor, CSA, Emily Bohbrink, CSA, and Satchel Buck Stoddard-Jones, CSA in Casting Associate of the Year.
  
  

• Danielle Aufiero, CSA & Amber Horn, CSA, and Alexis Frank Koczara, CSA & Christine Smith Shevchenko, CSA, in Youth Episodic Casting Director of the Year.
  
  

• Tara Rubin, CSA, Jim Carnahan, CSA, Carrie Gardner, CSA, and Destiny Lilly, CSA in Northeast Theater Casting Director of the Year.
  
  

• Erica Arvold, CSA, George Pierre, CSA, Lisa Mae Fincannon, CSA, and Kris Redding, CSA in Southeast Casting Director of the Year.
  
  

• Julie Tucker, CSA, Rob Decina, CSA, Cindy Tolan, CSA, and Erica A. Hart, CSA in Northeast Episodic Casting Director of the Year.
  
  

• Kim Coleman, CSA, Libby Goldstein, CSA, Carol Kritzer, CSA, David Rapaport, CSA, and Vickie Thomas, CSA in Episodic Casting Director of the Year.
  
  

• Douglas Aibel, CSA, Avy Kaufman, CSA, Jessica Kelly, CSA, Laura Rosenthal, CSA and Susanne Scheel, CSA in Northeast Feature Casting Director of the Year.
  
  

• Leah Daniels-Butler, CSA, Rich Delia, CSA, Sarah Finn, CSA, Terri Taylor, CSA, and Mary Vernieu, CSA in Feature Casting Director of the Year.
  
  

These nominations reflect the ongoing excellence of CSA members in pushing boundaries and delivering exceptional talent across a diverse range of media, from video games to episodic television and film.

For more information, including a full list of the nominees, please visit TheHellerAwards.com.