Ava DuVernay to Receive Lynn Stalmaster Award for Career Achievement at 2024 Artios Awards

American filmmaker Ava DuVernay has been named to receive the Lynn Stalmaster Award for Career Achievement at the Casting Society’s annual Artios Awards on March 7, 2024.

In a statement, the president of the Casting Society of America, Destiny Lilly, said,

“Ava DuVernay is a visionary storyteller in the world of filmmaking, a huge champion for casting professionals and an incredible collaborator in the casting process. Her passion for inclusive and representative casting throughout her impactful career has made her a leader in the industry, and we are thrilled to honor her with the Lynn Stalmaster Award at this year’s ceremony.”

Upon being chosen to receive the honor, Adds DuVernay, said,

“In my film Origin, the process of casting became the primary brushstroke on the canvas. Working with my casting director Aisha Coley to surround our leading lady Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor was a joy and a thrill. Each of the actors in the Origin ensemble are stellar in their experience, energy, intellect and enthusiasm. They are the latest in a series of extraordinary casts that I’ve had the great honor of guiding over the years. To be recognized for those efforts by this esteemed organization is a true gift for which I’m abundantly grateful.”

The Artios Awards, which debuted in 1985, recognize casting professionals in over 20 categories in film, television, commercials, and theatre. Every year, special honorees are chosen for their contributions to the industry.

Other credits by Ava DuVernay include ‘Selma,’ ’13th,’ ‘A Wrinkle in Time,’ ‘When They See Us’ and ‘Queen Sugar.’ She is also a recipient of the Peabody Institutional Award.