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- 1 2 Nordyke, Kimberly (January 18, 2018). "Artios Awards: 'Lady Bird,' 'Three Billboards' Among Casting Society Winners". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved July 27, 2021.
- ↑ Haring, Bruce (September 28, 2017). "Artios Awards Unveils TV And Theater Noms, Taps Trio Of Honorees". Deadline . Retrieved July 27, 2021.
- ↑ Ford, Rebecca (January 2, 2018). "Artios Awards: Casting Society Reveals Film Nominees (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 27, 2021.