Casting Society Announces 2025-2026 Board of Directors and Dates, Venues, and Timeline for the 41st Annual Artios Awards
Los Angeles, CA – July 21, 2025—Casting Society (CSA) today announced its newly elected Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 term, along with the date, venues, and voting timeline for the 41st Annual Artios Awards. The awards will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2026, with in-person events taking place simultaneously at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, CA, the Edison Ballroom in New York City, NY, and a location to be announced in London.
The Artios Awards celebrate excellence in casting for film, television (both scripted and unscripted), commercials, and theater, highlighting the vital role casting directors play in the entertainment industry.
The newly elected Board of Directors includes Destiny Lilly, President; Elizabeth Berra, Secretary; Meg Morman, Vice President of Governance; and Steven Tylor O’Connor, Treasurer. A full list of the Board follows below.
Destiny Lilly, re-elected as President, said, “I’m honored to continue serving as CSA President and I deeply value the trust my peers have placed in me. I’m especially proud to work alongside such a passionate, forward-thinking board—each member brings a unique perspective and a shared commitment to elevating the craft of casting. With the 2026 Academy Award for Casting on the horizon, this is a milestone moment for our community. I look forward to continuing to support casting professionals and the vital role we play in shaping the stories that define our culture.”
The 2025-2026 CSA Board of Directors:
Destiny Lilly - President
Elizabeth Berra - Secretary
Steven Tylor O'Connor - Treasurer
Meg Morman - VP of Governance
Sujotta Pace & Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick - VPs of Advocacy
Tiffany Little Canfield - VP of Communications
Jazzy Collins & Matthew Glasner - VPs of Events
Gayle Pillsbury - VP of Membership
Rachel Reiss - VP of Technology
Board Members: Becca McCracken, Devon Brady, Felicia Joseph, Wendy Kurtzman, Erica A. Hart, Tiffany Mak
The 2025-2026 CSA Global Chapter Board of Governors:
Cassandra Han - President
Claudia Blunt - Secretary
Tamsyn Manson - Treasurer
Dave Bennett - Board Member
Harika Uygur - Board Member
Kei Kawamura - Board Member
Louise Kiely - Board Member
Maria Laina - Board Member
Olissa Rogers - Board Member
Paulina Krajnik - Board Member
Sien Josephine Teijssen - Board Member
41st ANNUAL ARTIOS AWARDS VOTING TIMELINE AND KEY DATES:
Monday, August 4 - Phase 1 Submissions Open (TV, Theater, Commercials, Short Film and Series categories)
Friday, August 22 - Phase 1 Submissions Close
Wednesday, October 8 - Phase 1 Nominees announced
Wednesday, October 15 - Phase 2 Submissions Open (Film category, London Theater *new)
Friday, November 7 - Phase 2 Submissions Close
Wednesday, December 17 - Phase 2 Nominees Announced.
Thursday, February 26, 2026 - 41st Annual Artios Awards
ABOUT CASTING SOCIETY
Casting Society was founded in February of 1982 with the intention of establishing a recognized standard of professionalism in the casting field and providing its members with a support organization to further their goals and protect their common interests. Casting Society currently boasts close to 1,200 members. Casting Society casting professionals work around the world, with members based in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, Asia and Africa. Casting Society is a global resource for producers, directors and creative teams seeking casting professionals while promoting the image of casting directors and associate casting directors/casting producers worldwide, engaging in a number of charitable activities and supporting its members by sharing important and helpful professional information. For more information on Casting Society, please visit CastingSociety.com.
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