The Call Sheet - 10.2.26
🎃 Spooky season is here! Tell us your favorite scary flick & it may be featured in The Call Sheet! 🧟
This Week In The Call Sheet: Artios Awards, Estate Planning Webinar & More
Artios Awards Updates
Artios Awards Phase 1 Nominee Announcements & Final Ballot Voting Coming Next Week
The 42nd Annual Artios Awards are in full swing! Phase 1 Nominees will be announced on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. And Final Ballot Voting will open on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Voting is open to all CSA members in good standing and ends on October 23, 2026, at 5 pm PT.
Support the Artios Awards & Volunteer as A Phase 2 Vetter
Vetters review submissions before voting begins to ensure each entry complies with the Artios Awards Rules & Criteria. Vetting is administrative only and does not involve judging projects or determining nominations.
Reviews begin on Friday, November 6 and are expected to conclude Friday, November 20, 2026.
Complete the Volunteer Interest Form by Tuesday, October 13 at 12 pm PT/ 2 pm CT/ 3 pm ET/ 8 pm BST.
From Casting Society
Actor of The Month: Arty Froushan
Meet the September 2026 Actor of the Month, Arty Froushan! In an interview with CSA President, Destiny Lilly, Arty reveals how a short filmed during drama school led to a flourishing acting career with roles in Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale and House of the Dragon. He also shares his current streaming obsession and reveals his secret side gig.
Actor of the Month is a monthly collaboration between IMDbPro and Casting Society that celebrates the casting community and spotlights its members through a series of interviews between casting directors and actors about their acting journey, the casting process, and how IMDbPro helps them advance their careers.
Join the CSA Events Committee in LA or NYC
Join the Events Committee in LA or NYC and help shape in-person events for the CSA community. Bring your ideas and contribute to the CSA membership experience. Estimated time commitment is approximately 1 hour per quarter.
For questions, email [email protected].
Interested? Submit the Committee Volunteer Form and select your desired Events Committee.
Upcoming Casting Society Events
Demystify Estate Planning at Upcoming Webinar
It's never too early to start thinking about estate planning. But how do you get started?
Join Christine P. Roberts, partner at Mullen & Henzell L.L.P., for a practical conversation that takes the mystery out of estate planning. Christine will cover the differences between wills and trusts, when an estate plan may make sense, how retirement assets fit into the picture, and what to look for when choosing an estate planning professional.
Steven Tylor O’Connor, of the CSA Finance Committee will host the conversation.
Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM PT (1:00 PM ET)
Where: Zoom Webinar
Save the Date: CSA Annual Membership Meeting
Join us for Casting Society’s Annual Membership Meeting, an opportunity for all CSA members to come together with the Board of Directors and hear updates on the organization and its current status.
The meeting will be held virtually, and all CSA members are encouraged to attend.
Date: Thursday, December 10, 2026
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT
Where: Zoom
From Casting Society Cares
The Bowery Mission’s West Harlem Women’s Center — NY
In September, CSA members volunteered to prepare and serve lunch at The Bowery Mission’s women’s residential facility in New York. Another opportunity to give back is coming up in October, with one volunteer spot remaining at its West Harlem Women’s Center.
Contact Amelia McCarthy at [email protected] to sign up.
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Time: 11:30 AM–2:00 PM ET
Location: The Bowery Mission’s West Harlem Women’s Center, New York, NY
Explore More Upcoming CSC Events
Casting Society Cares is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to building pathways into the casting profession, elevating the craft and strengthening the community that brings stories to life
October is upon us which means that it's time to get into the holiday spirit! And to help, re gathering CSA members' favorite cult classic, horror, thriller, or suspense projects to share in The Call Sheet at the end of the month.
Submit your faves today and let the hocus pocus begin!
