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The result was soft delete‎. Based on minimal participation, this uncontroversial nomination is treated as an expired PROD (a.k.a. "soft deletion"). Editors can . Liz ^{Read! Talk!} 22:46, 31 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Damian Bao (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views) – (View log | edits since nomination)

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Casting directors are rarely ever notable. He has one producer credit and one associate producer credit, no significant coverage. Doesn't meet WP:FILMMAKER criteria. Mooonswimmer 10:30, 17 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

• Note: This discussion has been included in the deletion sorting lists for the following topics: Actors and filmmakers and United States of America. WCQuidditch ☎ ✎ 10:42, 17 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]
• Delete: Scattered mentions in film credits or articles about films are what i find, I don't see any articles directly about this person. Oaktree b (talk) 12:05, 17 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

  He was interviewed by Hollywood Reporter for his unique casting work in the film Port Authority, in which the casting made history for trans and queer representation. Bluepaperboi (talk) 07:27, 18 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Casting directors are becoming more notable. Last year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the creation of an Achievement in Casting Oscars, which will be awarded at the 98th Academy Awards for films released in 2025. Damian Bao has more credits listed on his IMDB. I added more references from respectable sources like Deadline, Hollywood Reporter, Paper Magazine, WWD. He was interviewed by Hollywood Reporter for his unique casting work in the film Port Authority, in which the casting made history for trans and queer representation. Other casting directors on Wikipedia have only their IMDB listed as reference. For Damian, you can find articles about him or mentions from actors and other filmmakers crediting him. Bluepaperboi (talk) 07:32, 18 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Casting directors can be notable, but they still need to have significant coverage, awards, widespread recognition as pioneers, or extensive credits. An interview or two isn't enough, even in Hollywood Reporter. Mooonswimmer 13:55, 27 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.
Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, PhantomSteve/talk¦contribs\ 16:48, 24 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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