Too much context?
Ten years ago, the Governing Board of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences met to discuss the addition of a new category for the Oscars: Best Casting. The proposition failed, presumably because of practical concerns (i.e. Who would accept the trophy? Is the award just another Best Picture?). Still, the questions raised by the apparent need for a Best Casting award remain largely unaddressed: How crucial is the art of casting in major motion pictures? Is it fair to give actors all the credit for their “outstanding performances,” when really their so-called “achievement” is...
Your readers might be interested to see this interview from Charlie Rose with David Fincher and Brad Pitt that has the duo discussing the technology and techniques behind the making of "Button".
http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/12/26/david-fincher-and-brad-pitt-on-charlie-rose/