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S3E16. Why Casting Directors Deserve Their Oscars Moment (feat. Kate Geller)
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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced they're adding the Best Casting category to the Academy Awards in 2026 (awarding movies made in 2025). If you're scratching your head as to why casting should get its own award, you're not alone. I thought this award would just comprise of the movie with the most A-listers, "might equals right" scenario. Enter Kate Geller, a New York-based casting director with nearly 100 projects under her belt, from assisting on the first two JOHN WICK movies and THE MAZE RUNNER to working as casting director for MOLLI AND MAX IN THE FUTURE (covered on this podcast!) SHIVA BABY and MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON. She actually won ARTIOS awards for the latter two movies, so who better to weigh in on the topic, along with teaching me perspective on how much work goes into casting - and ultimately, kick-starting - a movie? --- Follow Kate on Instagram: @kategellercasting Follow The Movies on Twitter: @themovies_pod --- Music: Marlowe - "Cold Open" Jeff Rosenstock - "Rainbow"
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