We were delighted to celebrate the seventh edition of our CDG Awards this year, recognising the outstanding contributions of our members. Huge congratulations to the winners of the ten prestigious casting awards, and also to all our wonderful nominees. A special mention to our Sponsors and Supporters – without whom the evening would not be possible.
Nadine Rennie and Jessica Ronane Co-Chairs
EON Productions Limited is the UK based production company that has produced the James Bond films since 1962 including Skyfall, Spectre and No Time to Die. Led by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, EON has produced and executive produced independent film projects including Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool, Radiator, Nancy, The Rhythm Section, TILL and Blue Road – The Edna O Brien Story. They have also co-produced and co-financed successful theatrical productions, including Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Once, Othello, The Kid Stays in the Picture, Buena Vista Social Club and The Band’s Visit.
AKT is a London-based natural deodorant brand focused on sustainability and performance. Created by two West End performers, AKT is designed for people who need reliable, high-quality protection. With no aluminium, no plastic, and no compromise on effectiveness, AKT products are crafted with care for both you and the environment. Every product is cruelty-free and crafted to perform under pressure, making it a go-to for those who demand more from their body care routine. AKT is Born to Perform.
Apple TV+ offers premium, compelling drama and comedy series, feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, and kids and family entertainment, and is available to watch across all of a user’s favorite screens. After its launch on November 1, 2019, Apple TV+ became the first all-original streaming service to launch around the world, and has premiered more original hits and received more award recognitions faster than any other streaming service in its debut. To date, Apple Original films, documentaries and series have earned 517 wins and 2,321 award nominations and counting, including multi-Emmy Award-winning comedy “Ted Lasso” and historic Oscar Best Picture winner “CODA.”
CVGG is a leading Actors Agency based in Soho. Established over 50 years ago, we continue to be at the forefront of the international entertainment industry, representing respected and successful talent from around the world.
In the last 5 years alone our clients have been nominated for (and in many cases won) Oscars, BAFTAs (English, Scottish and Welsh), Golden Globes, Emmys, Oliviers, Tonys, SAG Awards, BIFAs, National Film Awards, National Television Awards, RTS Awards and even the prestigious CDG Award itself!
With the recent addition of agents, Greg Herst and David Lazenby to the team CVGG embarks on a new chapter and we look forward to building on this illustrious history.
CVGG is proud to support the CDG Awards and to acknowledge the invaluable contribution that our colleagues, the Casting Directors, make to our industry.
Hamilton Hodell is an independent agency dedicated to the career management of extraordinary actors working in theatre, film and television. Founded by Lorraine Hamilton and now run by Christian Hodell and his partners, it is renowned for its close-knit, dynamic team of agents, strong industry relationships and above all, a superb list of clients who are thriving in all facets of the entertainment industry.
Independent Talent Group is the pre-eminent talent and literary agency. Headquartered in London, ITG represents many of the most celebrated and emerging talent working in media today. Their client base includes actors, directors, writers, producers and casting directors; voice-over; presenters; digital talent and YouTubers; and below-the-line personnel, including directors of photography, editors, and production designers.
Max is the premier global streaming platform from Warner Bros. Discovery that delivers the most unique and captivating stories, ranging from the highest quality in scripted programming, movies, documentaries, true crime, adult animation, and live sports and news (where available). Max is the destination for prestigious entertainment brands such as HBO, Warner Bros., Max Originals, DC, Harry Potter, as well as iconic shows like Friends and The Big Bang Theory, all in one place.
Spotlight has been connecting performers with roles in theatre, television and film productions since 1927. It’s our role to keep stages and screens filled with talented performers, so we can continue to watch our favourite characters come to life.
With studios in London’s West End and a team of people across the world as part of the Talent Systems group, Spotlight is truly at the heart of the industry.
Spotlight would like to thank the CDG for their ongoing support and to the casting directors who have, over the years, cast thousands of professional roles using the Spotlight platform.
THE PARTNERSHIP GROUP brings together talent & literary agencies, and production & development services under one banner. The group was formed by the coming together of agencies that share a similarly rich history, culture, and ethos of supporting artists in the creation of the highest quality of work. The companies carry this ethos forward today as we continue to diversify the work we do and the areas we operate in.
The group includes:
1. The Artists Partnership
2. Sayle Screen
3. Sara Putt Associates
4. Be Heard Voices
5. Own It!
6. The Development Partnership
Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates and distributes the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content and brands across television, film and streaming.
Available in more than 220 countries and territories and 50 languages, Warner Bros. Discovery inspires, informs and entertains audiences worldwide through its iconic brands and products including: Discovery Channel, discovery+, CNN, DC, Eurosport, HBO, HBO Max, HGTV, Food Network, OWN, Investigation Discovery, TLC, Magnolia Network, TNT, TBS, truTV, Travel Channel, MotorTrend, Animal Planet, Science Channel, Warner Bros. Film Group, Warner Bros. Television Group, Warner Bros. Games, New Line Cinema, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies, Discovery en Español, Hogar de HGTV and others. For more information, please visit www.wbd.com.
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World Productions has created over 450 hours of critically acclaimed drama for top networks like BBC, ITV, Channel 4, HBO, Netflix, Amazon, and Sky. Led by CEO Simon Heath since 2006, over the last decade World has blazed a trail of gripping, talk-about, contemporary TV that combines human stories with high stakes drama and authenticity; the company’s notable hits include Line of Duty, Bodyguard, and the Emmy-winning Vigil.
United Agents Ltd is London’s leading talent agency encompassing the worlds of film, TV, books, theatre and comedy. Founded in 2007, it has become the largest agency of its kind in the UK representing established and emerging artists. United Agents is unparalleled in the industry and has been the driving force behind the careers of many award-winning names. Wholly owned by its founding partners, United Agents offers clients dedicated specialist representation, bringing together leading agents from each field.
Alex Priestley Talent is a bespoke actors agency dedicated to building and developing successful professional acting careers. We foster meaningful, hands-on relationships with all our actors, providing personalized guidance and support at every stage of their journey.
Our fresh, forward-thinking approach to representation focuses on nurturing talent, whether you’re just starting out or are an established industry professional. We believe in providing the foundations, guidance, and support necessary for long-term success.
Our selective eye for talent and commitment to excellence have earned us recognition as one of the most exclusive agencies in the country, representing artists of the highest calibre
Founded in 1899 by Albert Curtis Brown, the company has a long and distinguished history as a world-renowned literary agency representing many famous writers, including Daphne du Maurier, John le Carré and A. A. Milne.
Today, Curtis Brown also houses many other industry-leading divisions including a global Talent agency (representing actors, presenters, comedians, performers and below the line talent), as well as a prestigious Theatre, Film and Television department (representing leading screen writers, directors, producers, playwrights, and writer-performers) as well as a Media Rights department.
The Curtis Brown Group is now home to over 250 members of staff and a vibrant ecosystem of companies that span the arts and culture sector. The Curtis Brown Group includes boutique literary agencies C&W (formerly Conville & Walsh) and Ed Victor Ltd, our in-house writing school Curtis Brown Creative, talent agencies Tavistock Wood and Markham Froggatt & Irwin and production company Cuba Pictures.
In June 2022, United Talent Agency acquired The Curtis Brown Group.
Gower Cottage Brownies produce award winning artisan Chocolate brownies available gift wrapped delivered to your door, described as “the best brownies we’ve ever tasted” by BBC Good Food Magazine. We’ve also added to our collection, Brownie Butter “Outrageous new product Gower Cottage Brownies has launched a range of brownie ‘butters’; their extremely good brownies in spreadable/pourable form.” Jay Rayner
JAG. (Jonathan Arun Group), are a dedicated personal management agency with a proven keen eye for finding true talent.
With global relationships in the areas of film, television, theatre, musical theatre, radio and commercials, we promote talent across the entire spectrum of performance media.
We understand that to be a successful artist, you must be surrounded by a positive and dedicated team. We pride ourselves on our personal approach, this is our commitment to our clients.
JAG. is about building trusting forever partnerships across the industry and empowering artists to flourish and fulfil their true potential.
Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services with 283 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching, as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.
Noble Isle is a luxury, fine fragrance, bath & body brand, inspired by the rich, cultural heritage of the British Isles. The collection is natural, vegan friendly, cruelty-free and made in the UK using extracts from celebrated producers around the British Isles including, Rhubarb from Yorkshire, Samphire from Ireland, Barley from Scotland, and Beetroot from Wales.
We are great believers in the power of fragrance to enhance mood, trigger memories and create a sense of place by using unique perfumes with distinctive top, heart and base notes that linger on the skin for hours after use. Our evocative fragrances have captured the essence of Britain in a Bottle.
At Whitebox we open up the world of cocktails beyond the top cocktail bars to enable anyone to enjoy an exceptional cocktail without being a skilled bartender.
We provide everything that you need to recreate the perfect cocktail experience in the home, at a party, at a picnic or on a boat.
Fundamentally, Whitebox is about fully enjoying the experience of proper, well made, high quality cocktails.
Our team brings the quality and expertise of top cocktail bars to the ready to serve format by creating the first ever bartender-operated cocktail production site.
Throughout our company – from our in-house cocktail development experts, to our factory team and sales – we’re a team of world class bartenders who share an obsession with uncompromising quality.
The Whitebox ethos is that proper ready-to-serve cocktails can and should be truly excellent.
The Awards would not have been possible without a huge amount of hard work and time given by a number of people:
Event and Project Management – Jamie Ramsay and CDG’s Sophie Hallett
The CDG Awards Committee – Lucy Bevan, David Grindrod, Sophie Hallett, Kate Rhodes James, and Robert Sterne
Presenter and Press Relations – Emily Moran
Video Production/ Live Stream – Nicholas Peel
Social Media and Programme Design – Kelly Robinson
Event Assistance – Cameron Hooper, Aoife Kenny
Our Photographer – Scarlet Page
Our Website and IT Team – Ric and Tom