2024 Oscar Nominees!
The 2024 Oscar nominations featured a historic nod for Lily Gladstone, a dominant 13 nominations for ‘Oppenheimer’, and 11 for ‘Poor Things’. Bradley Cooper received three nominations, increasing his lifetime total to 12, but both he and Greta Gerwig were overlooked for the Best Director category. Announced by Zazie Beetz and Jack Quaid at the […]
Congratulations to all the 2023 75th Emmy Award winners!
Please find a summary of the amazing winners for the 2023(delayed) 75th Emmy Award Winners! Outstanding Drama Series: “Succession” stood out among other nominees, including “Andor,” “Better Call Saul,” “The Crown,” “House of the Dragon,” “The Last of Us,” “The White Lotus,” and “Yellowjackets,” showcasing its strong narrative and captivating performances. Outstanding Comedy Series: “The […]
The Price of Free Tools
Uncovering the Hidden Expenses in Your Workflow Discover the value of owning and controlling a personal talent database in the casting industry. Casting directors are the unsung heroes of the entertainment industry, meticulously matching talent with roles to create memorable performances. While their bustling offices should serve as the epicentre where creativity and passion seamlessly […]
Critics Choice Awards winners
Congratulations to all the exceptional 29th Critics Choice Awards winners! “Oppenheimer” dominated the 2024 Critics Choice Awards, securing eight victories, including best picture, best director (Christopher Nolan), and best supporting actor (Robert Downey Jr.). “Barbie” trailed closely with six wins, including best comedy and best song (“I’m Just Ken”). The awards ceremony brought surprises in […]
Congratulations to all the exceptional Screen Actors Guild nominees!
JamarGig would also like to recognize the casting and production teams that made these amazing shows come to life! FILM NOMINEES: Motion Picture Cast: American Fiction Barbie The Color Purple Killers of the Flower Moon Oppenheimer Male Actor in a Leading Role – Motion Picture: Bradley Cooper, Maestro Colman Domingo, Rustin Paul […]
What is the cost of Disorganization?
An Examination of Business and Personal Consequences. Disorganization might seem like a minor nuisance, but the hidden costs can be substantial, both in the context of casting and within our personal lives. In this blog we will delve into the significant business and personal costs associated with disorganization and provide examples to illustrate the far-reaching […]
And the winner is….
81st Annual Golden Globe Awards winners: Congratulations to all the exceptional Golden Globe winners!!! A heartfelt shoutout goes to the outstanding Casting Teams whose brilliance shaped these incredible casts. Your dedication and talent truly shine through in these remarkable line-ups! How about in 2025 there is a Golden Globe Award for Casting?! Best film – […]
A Tribute to Franco Dragone
Rick Tjia, Co-Founder of JamarGig and ex Cirque du Soleil was recently published in Dance Informa magazine. Outlined below is a summary of his interesting article of his experience working with the world famous, Franco Dragone. The article pays tribute to Franco Dragone, a visionary in multidisciplinary non-verbal theater, renowned for his ground breaking work […]
Casting Excellence In Action
As a casting director, navigating the talent discovery process presents its unique set of challenges. If you’re keen on an incredible story illustrating the trials of casting, take a moment to witness Rick’s, (JamarGig’s co-founder) remarkable casting story. Amidst vast distances, language barriers, time constraints and even a power outage, he delved into the formidable […]
The nominees for the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards
Congratulations to all the exceptional Golden Globe nominees! A heartfelt shoutout goes to the outstanding Casting Teams whose brilliance shaped these incredible casts. Your dedication and talent truly shine through in this remarkable lineup! Further details can be fund here: https://goldenglobes.com/nominations/2024 The list of nominees are below: Best Motion Picture, Drama “Oppenheimer” (Universal Pictures)“Killers of […]