Academy Award Winner Jessica Chastain and CSA President Destiny Lilly

Welcome back to The NYWIFT Podcast! 

We’re starting season 8 with Casting Society (CSA) President Destiny Lilly and Academy Award Winning Actress Jessica Chastain. 

Destiny speaks about her career as a Casting Director and the new Casting Director Category recognition for the 2026 Academy Awards. 

Jessica shares her experience starring in and producing the upcoming film Dreams, debuting nationwide on February 27th 2026.

Hosts Tammy and Penni celebrate Teyana Taylor and SINNERS’ record-breaking 16 Academy Award Nominations for Black History Month, updates on the upcoming MOM Film Fest and Children’s Emmy Awards, and binge-watch recommendations for snowy days inside.  

We can’t wait for another exciting season of thoughtful interviews with guests from all areas of media and entertainment, and candid industry news.   

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