Kimberly Hardin

Kimberly Hardin
Occupation(s)Casting director, film producer
Known forOne Night In Miami, Hustle & Flow, Think Like a Man

Kimberly Hardin is an African-American casting director and film producer. She is known for her casting of films, such as Hustle & Flow, Cadillac Records, Bloodline, Think Like a Man, and One Night in Miami....[1][2][3] She has also worked with several directors and producers, including John Singleton, Regina King, Kerry Washington, Tim Story, F. Gary Gray, Craig Brewer, Lena Waithe, Bruna Papandrea, and Graham King.[4][5]

Career

Kimberly started her career with an internship in the office of Jane Jenkins and Janet Hirshenson.[6] She got a job with Jaki Brown, who was casting a Sprite commercial.[6] In 2017, she was invited to become a member of the Academy of Motion Pictures. Soon, she was interviewed for the first Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.[7] In 2021, she was awarded the Independent Spirit Robert Altman Award and the Casting Society of America award for her work on One Night in Miami.[8][9]

Credits

Casting director

Producer

Accolades

Year Award Movie Category Result
2020 AARP One Night in Miami Best Ensemble Won
Austin Film Critics Won
Black Film Critics Nominated
Black Reels outstanding Ensemble Won
Broadcast Film Critics Best Ensemble Nominated
Chicago Independent Critics Nominated
Detroit Film Critics Nominated
Discussing Film Critics Nominated
EDA Won
Phoenix Online Association Best Cast Won
Southeast Film Critics Association Best Ensemble Nominated
Indiana Critics Best cast 2nd Place winner
San Francisco Critics Won
2019 Screen Guild Little Monster Nominated
2013 Black Reel Awards Think Like a Man Best Ensemble Nominated
2008 Black Reels Cadillac Records Best Ensemble Won

References

  1. ^ "Casting Michael". Television Academy. Retrieved 2023-02-02.
  2. ^ "Hollywood has a thing for hip-hop stars". Chicago Tribune. 22 January 2006. Retrieved 2023-02-02.
  3. ^ Tangcay, Jazz (2021-02-19). "'One Night in Miami' Casting Director on Opening Doors for Diversity in Hollywood". Variety. Retrieved 2023-02-02.
  4. ^ Garrett, Ural. "How This John Singleton Protégé Hopes To Educate And Enlighten With Upcoming 'Flint' Movie Starring T.I." Shadow and Act. Retrieved 2023-02-02.
  5. ^ Miami, ABFF (21 April 2021). "The 22nd Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Announces the 2018 Master Class Line Up with Industry Veteran Glendon Palmer and Casting Director Kimberly Hardin – American Black Film Festival Miami". Retrieved 2023-02-02.
  6. ^ a b Elliott, Cat (19 February 2021). "Get to Know the Casting Director: Kimberly Hardin". Casting Networks. Retrieved 2023-02-02.
  7. ^ Chitwood, Adam (2017-06-28). "Oscars: Academy New Members for 2017 Full List". Collider. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
  8. ^ Pedersen, Erik (2021-02-19). "Artios Awards Film Nominations: 'Borat', 'Da 5 Bloods', 'Chicago 7', 'One Night In Miami' & More Up For Casting Society Prizes". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
  9. ^ SPIRIT AWARDS NOMINATIONS (2021) | Presenters Olivia Wilde, Barry Jenkins & Laverne Cox, 26 January 2021, retrieved 2023-02-03

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