Richard Linklater to be honored by the Casting Society of America

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Richard Linklater to receive career achievement award from Casting Society

Director Richard Linklater will be honored by the Casting Society of America with the Career Achievement Award at the 30th annual Artios Awards.

According to Variety, Linklater will be honored for his work in his past 17 films, notably calling attention to Boyhood and his collaboration with the film’s casting director Beth Sepko.

Linklater will join previously announced award recipients, director Rob Marshall and casting director Ellen Lewis. Marshall will be receiving the New York Apple Award, which celebrates individuals who have made special contributions to the New York entertainment industry with their collaborations with casting directors. Lewis will be receiving the Hoyt Bowers Award, which honor the most esteemed casting professionals in the industry.

The 30th Annual Artios Awards is set to take place Jan. 22, 2015.