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Kimberly Hardin | |
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| Occupation(s) | Casting director, film producer |
| Known for | One 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
[edit]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
[edit]Casting director
[edit]- Little Monsters (2019)
- If Not Now, When? (2019)
- Blindspotting (2018)
- Traffik (2018)
- Love Jacked (2018)
- Rebel (2017)
- Snowfall (2017)
- Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland (2017)
- Think Like a Man (2012)
- Madea Goes to Jail (2009)
- Not Easily Broken (2009)
- Cadillac Records (2008)
- First Sunday (2008)
- This Christmas (2007)
- Hustle & Flow (2005)
- Four Brothers (2005)
- Black Snake Moan (2006)
- Biker Boyz (2003)
- 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)
Producer
[edit]- Uncensored (2019 – 2020)
- The Perfect Match (2016)
- Bachelors (2015)
- Brotherly Love (2015)
Accolades
[edit]| 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
[edit]- ^ "Casting Michael". Television Academy. Retrieved 2023-02-02.
- ^ "Hollywood has a thing for hip-hop stars". Chicago Tribune. 22 January 2006. Retrieved 2023-02-02.
- ^ Tangcay, Jazz (2021-02-19). "'One Night in Miami' Casting Director on Opening Doors for Diversity in Hollywood". Variety. Retrieved 2023-02-02.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b Elliott, Cat (19 February 2021). "Get to Know the Casting Director: Kimberly Hardin". Casting Networks. Retrieved 2023-02-02.
- ^ Chitwood, Adam (2017-06-28). "Oscars: Academy New Members for 2017 Full List". Collider. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
- ^ 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.
- ^ SPIRIT AWARDS NOMINATIONS (2021) | Presenters Olivia Wilde, Barry Jenkins & Laverne Cox, 26 January 2021, retrieved 2023-02-03