Casting Society (CSA) Announces 2026-2027 Board of Directors and Dates, Venues, and Timeline for The 42nd Annual Artios Awards

42nd Annual Artios Awards Scheduled for Thursday, February 18, 2027
Events to Take Place in Beverly Hills, New York City and London

Los Angeles, CA – July 27, 2026 – Casting Society (CSA) today announced its newly elected Board of Directors for the 2026-2027 term, along with the date, venues, and voting timeline for the 42nd Annual Artios Awards. The awards will be held on Thursday, February 18, 2027, with in-person events taking place simultaneously at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, CA; the Edison Ballroom in New York, NY; and One Moorgate Place in London, UK.  

The Artios Awards celebrate excellence in casting across film, television (scripted and unscripted), commercials, and theater, highlighting the vital role casting directors play in the entertainment industry worldwide. 

The newly elected Board of Directors includes Jazzy Collins, Co-VP of Communications, Matthew Glasner, Treasurer, Wendy Kurtzman, Asjai Lou, Co-VPs of Events, Gayle Pillsbury, VP of Membership, and Dustin Presley, Board Member. A full list of the Board is below. 

CSA President Destiny Lilly said, “I’m proud of our dedicated Board members, whose passion, leadership, and commitment continue to advance the mission of casting professionals worldwide. I’m delighted that Gayle, Jazzy, Matthew, and Wendy are returning to the Board, and I am thrilled to welcome brand new Board members Asjai and Dustin. Their perspectives and expertise will help strengthen our work as we continue to champion the art of casting.” 

The 2026-2027 CSA Board of Directors: 

Destiny Lilly - President

Elizabeth Berra - Secretary

Matthew Glasner - Treasurer

Meg Morman - VP of Governance

Sujotta Pace & Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick - Co-VPs of Advocacy

Devon Brady & Jazzy Collins - Co-VPs of Communications

Wendy Kurtzman & Asjai Lou - Co-VPs of Events

Gayle Pillsbury - VP of Membership

Rachel Reiss - VP of Technology

Board Members: Erica A. Hart, Felicia Joseph, Tiffany Mak, Becca McCracken, Dustin Presley

The 2026-2027 CSA Global Chapter Board of Governors: 

Cassandra Han - President

Dave Bennett - Secretary                  

Sien Josephine Teijssen - Treasurer           

Kei Kawamura - Board Member        

Mawuko Kuadzi - Board Member

Maria Lainas - Board Member

42nd ANNUAL ARTIOS AWARDS VOTING TIMELINE AND KEY DATES: 

Monday, August 3: Phase 1 Submissions Open (Theater, Television, Commercial, Short Film & Short Form Series)

Thursday, August 13: Phase 1 Submissions Close

Wednesday, October 7: Phase 1 Nominees announced

Monday, October 26: Phase 2 Submissions Open (Theatrically released Feature Films)

Thursday, November 5: Phase 2 Submissions Close

Wednesday, December 16:  Phase 2 Nominees announced

Thursday, February 18, 2027:  42nd Annual Artios Awards