Ken Lazer won the “Best Commercial” category at the prestigious Artios Awards. The Artios Awards is a significant honor recognizing excellence in casting. His innovative approach and keen eye for talent are evident in the commercial. Thus, it captivated both the audience and the judges with its compelling narrative and impeccable casting choices. Lazer’s ability to identify and bring together the perfect ensemble of actors ensures the commercial conveyed its message powerfully. His win at the Artios Awards underscores his exceptional skill and dedication to the art of casting, solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in the industry.
The 2024 Artios Award for Best Commercial went to Ken Lazer for “Spark – Autism Awareness”【https://playbill.com/article/leopoldstadt-downstate-into-the-woods-and-more-win-2024-artios-awards-for-casting】【https://info.castingabout.com/2024-artios-awards/】. The Artios Awards are presented annually by the Casting Society to recognize excellence in casting across various categories in film, television, theatre, and commercials.【https://www.awardsdaily.com/2024/01/casting-society-announces-film-nominees-for-39th-annual-artios-aw
In his acceptance speech, Lazer thanks CSA members Rachel Reiss and Caitlin Jones for being the pioneers in making a Best Commercial Award a part of the event. He also thanks long time friend and CSA member Stephanie Klapper. Finally, Ken emotionally thanks his Dad who had passed away exactly 4 years ago the night of this event.
