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ACTRA uses TIFF to shed light on strike

ACTRA uses TIFF to shed light on strike

Ever wonder how your ACTRA dues work? Join ACTRA Toronto Treasurer Paul Constable for our first-ever Treasurer Talk. Paul will walk members through ACTRA Toronto’s financial statements, explain how dues work, and answer your questions about ACTRA Toronto’s finances. It will take place on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the ACTRA Toronto Boardroom (625 Church Street, Suite 200, Toronto) or join us online via Zoom. This is your chance to learn how it all works and get the an

Ever wonder how your ACTRA dues work? Join ACTRA Toronto Treasurer Paul Constable for our first-ever Treasurer Talk. Paul will walk members through ACTRA Toronto’s financial statements, explain how dues work, and answer your questions about ACTRA Toronto’s finances. It will take place on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the ACTRA Toronto Boardroom (625 Church Street, Suite 200, Toronto) or join us online via Zoom. This is your chance to learn how it all works and get the an

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ACTRA to show support for striking film actors and writers

ACTRA to show support for striking film actors and writers

Congratulations to all the 2024 National Finals ACTRA winners! ⭐️ The ACTRA family extends a huge thank you to everyone who attended, our dedicated crew, and our fantastic sponsors for making this event a success. This wouldn’t be possible without our ACTRA members, chute help, announcers, secretary’s, flaggers, families, supporters and everyone in between. We’re excited for 2025 and everything it has in store! ACTRA—where families come to rope! 💥💥 #actra #teamroping #actranationalfinals2024 #

Congratulations to all the 2024 National Finals ACTRA winners! ⭐️ The ACTRA family extends a huge thank you to everyone who attended, our dedicated crew, and our fantastic sponsors for making this event a success. This wouldn’t be possible without our ACTRA members, chute help, announcers, secretary’s, flaggers, families, supporters and everyone in between. We’re excited for 2025 and everything it has in store! ACTRA—where families come to rope! 💥💥 #actra #teamroping #actranationalfinals2024 #

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We surprised these performers with the news that they had been nominated for a 2021 voice ACTRA Award. Here were their reactions! Thanks to Nissae Isen, Julie Lemieux, Beatrice Schneider, Markeda McKay, Bahia Watson, Cory Doran, Dan Chameroy, Deven Mack, and Ali Badshah for participating, and congratulations on their nominations. Special thanks to Scott Farley for surprising the nominees! | ACTRA Toronto

We surprised these performers with the news that they had been nominated for a 2021 voice ACTRA Award. Here were their reactions! Thanks to Nissae Isen, Julie Lemieux, Beatrice Schneider, Markeda McKay, Bahia Watson, Cory Doran, Dan Chameroy, Deven Mack, and Ali Badshah for participating, and congratulations on their nominations. Special thanks to Scott Farley for surprising the nominees! | ACTRA Toronto

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Thank you to the Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) for standing with ACTRA members in our fight for fair and equitable treatment of unionized commercial actors. Canadian directors understand we must stand together to stop any attempt to gut our agreements or lower the standards in the industry. Read the DGC's full statement: https://www.actra.ca/stability/solidarity-statements/ | ACTRA Toronto

Thank you to the Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) for standing with ACTRA members in our fight for fair and equitable treatment of unionized commercial actors. Canadian directors understand we must stand together to stop any attempt to gut our agreements or lower the standards in the industry. Read the DGC's full statement: https://www.actra.ca/stability/solidarity-statements/ | ACTRA Toronto

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ACTRA Toronto is proud to announce Jani Lauzon as our 2021 Award of Excellence recipient! Jani Lauzon (she/her) is a Métis multi-disciplinary artist. She is an award-winning screen actress, a Juno-nominated singer-songwriter, a Gemini Award-winning puppeteer, a multi-award-winning stage actress, a director, filmmaker, and an “ACTRAvist” at ACTRA Toronto for 20 years. We look forward to celebrating her at our awards in the new year. Congratulations Jani! #ACTRAAwards #ACTRAspotlight | ACTRA Toron

ACTRA Toronto is proud to announce Jani Lauzon as our 2021 Award of Excellence recipient! Jani Lauzon (she/her) is a Métis multi-disciplinary artist. She is an award-winning screen actress, a Juno-nominated singer-songwriter, a Gemini Award-winning puppeteer, a multi-award-winning stage actress, a director, filmmaker, and an “ACTRAvist” at ACTRA Toronto for 20 years. We look forward to celebrating her at our awards in the new year. Congratulations Jani! #ACTRAAwards #ACTRAspotlight | ACTRA Toron

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Your voice. Your vote. Your Council! ACTRA Toronto Election Committee member Pamela Estrada provides some important dates and information about the 2025 Council Election. Read our Election Guide now: https://actratoronto.com/council-election/ | ACTRA Toronto

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Award-winning performer Maria del Mar will be presented with ACTRA Toronto’s 2024 Award of Excellence at the 22nd #ACTRAAwards in Toronto, which will take place this spring. With close to 100 film and television credits, Maria has made an indelible mark in the screen-based production industry both in Canada and south of the border. Notable credits include Murdoch Mysteries, 24, Frasier, Blue Murder, Street Legal, E.N.G., Hannibal, Slasher and Star Trek: Discovery. Maria’s repertoire has expanded

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ACTRA National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator Marie Kelly and ACTRA Toronto Executive Director Alistair Hepburn react to a report commissioned by the CMPA on artificial intelligence in this Day 3 video from IPA Bargaining. Learn about the CMPA's report here (must be a CMPA member to access): https://cmpa.ca/producers-toolkit/artifical-intelligence-resources/ #unitedwebargain | ACTRA Toronto

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ACTRA Toronto Executive Director Alistair Hepburn has an important message about AI and its affect on performers. Sound up and you won't want to miss this. Follow ACTRA's political action page as we pursue consent, compensation and control for performers as it relates to AI: https://www.actra.ca/politicalaction/ | ACTRA Toronto

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Hear from ACTRA Toronto President David Gale about the important NCA Ratification Vote which is presently on now. Voting is open until 9am on June 15, 2023. For more information about the Ratification Vote, please visit: https://www.actra.ca/referendums/ | ACTRA Toronto

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Recently we held our second Treasurer Talk, where ACTRA Toronto Treasurer Paul Constable put Executive Director Alistair Hepburn in the hot seat, answering questions live about ACTRA's finances, operations and more. In this clip, Alistair shares why a merger with SAG-AFTRA could risk diminishing opportunities for Canadian performers and how production models are evolving in the post SAG-AFTRA strike era. Want to watch the complete Treasurer Talk? Find the full video on our YouTube channel! | ACT

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ACTRA Toronto Member Kevin Hanchard speaks about what a strike authorization vote means. Don't miss our exclusive panel discussion with ACTRA Toronto members Tantoo Cardinal, Shawn Doyle, Kevin Hanchard and Tatiana Maslany, hosted by ACTRA Toronto Executive Council member Amy Matysio, about the importance of a strike authorization vote during negotiations. Watch now: https://youtu.be/QIfXsq4uTtE | ACTRA Toronto

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📧 Check your email if you are an ACTRA Montreal Full Member in good standing and vote in our 2026-2028 Council Elections! Check your spam folder as well, if you don’t find the Voting Ballot there, please call us: 514 844 3318 📧 Vérifiez votre courriel si vous êtes membre à plein titre en règle de l’ACTRA Montréal et soumettez votre vote dans les élections de notre Conseil 2026-2028 ! Vérifiez votre dossier de pourriels, si vous n’y trouvez pas le bulletin de vote, veuillez nous appeler au 514

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ACTRA Toronto's Treasurer Talk is back on Wednesday, October 8th! To accommodate schedules, the Treasurer Talk will now begin at 4pm. You can participate two ways: 1️⃣ Join us live on Zoom – Register at: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RDkmgtILRo-9MIBUktAD5w#/registration 2️⃣ Join us as we'll stream on Instagram Live at https://www.instagram.com/actratoronto/ Come prepared with your questions as ACTRA Toronto’s Treasurer Paul Constable will have Executive Director Alistair Hepburn sp

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Hear from ACTRA Toronto Councillor Asante Tracey about why Members should speak up and share their thoughts with the Ontario government in its talent agencies regulation consultation. ⁠As an ACTRA Toronto Member, your feedback can shape a fair, transparent and accountable system. ⁠We believe talent‑agency regulation should centre performers’ rights and provide clear, enforceable standards. ⁠ ⁠ Head to the link in our profile to read the consultation guide and proposal, and how to submit your com

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We are thrilled to share that ACTRA Toronto production WAYWARD is now streaming on Netflix! Filmed in Ontario, this new limited series invites viewers into the picture-perfect town of Tall Pines, where everything is not what it seems. Created by ACTRA Toronto Member Mae Martin — who also serves as co-showrunner, executive producer, and star — the series explores the insidious underbelly of the “troubled teen industry” and the eternal struggle between one generation and the next. The series has a

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ACTRA Toronto was working for our Membership until the very end at the Ontario Federation of Labour convention! Unfortunately we ran out of time to present our Gig Economy Protections resolution, which encourages the Government of Ontario to establish a Creative Cultural Worker classification. The resolution is now being sent to the OFL executive board for consideration. Creative Cultural Workers face precarious employment, lack income stability, benefits and pensions. So to the Ontario Federati

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Gabriella de la Torre speaks with Deven Mack, winner of Outstanding Performance – Gender Non-Conforming or Male Voice at the 23rd ACTRA Awards in Toronto, for his role as Sonic the Hedgehog in Sonic Prime. Deven shares his journey from voicing online cartoons with a $5 microphone to performing the voice of a beloved and iconic character. Let's make the sure the best in Canadian performance is recognized at the 2026 ACTRA Awards in Toronto! Submissions close on December 31st, 2025. Submit now: ht

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From awards, red carpets and festivals to parades, conferences and events, ACTRA Toronto Members were out in 2025 showing their union strength and solidarity, fighting for performers' rights and showcasing our talents and the value of working with professional performers. Looking forward to a prosperous 2026! | ACTRA Toronto

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Commercials "put a fingerprint on society," says Nadine Whiteman, nominee for Outstanding Performance – Commercial at the 23rd ACTRA Awards in Toronto. In this red carpet conversation with Gabriella de la Torre, Nadine explains how this is especially true when commercials feature professional performers. This category was added at this year's ACTRA Awards in Toronto, and let's make sure the best commercial performances continue to be recognized! Submissions for the 2026 ACTRA Awards in Toronto c

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The "ACTRA Awards levelled up," said Humberly González in conversation with Gabriella de la Torre at the 23rd ACTRA Awards in Toronto. Watch as Humberly speaks about the awards show and why it is important to celebrate, honour and support the amazingly talented performers we have in Canada. Let's make the 2026 ACTRA Awards in Toronto the best one yet! This is your last chance to submit performances for consideration at the 2026 ACTRA Awards in Toronto. Submissions close on December 31st, 2025. S

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Canadian impact of the SAG/AFTRA strike

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Kevin Hanchard speaks at the announcement of Ontario's STAR Act

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Victoria Brooks speaks at the announcement of Ontario's STAR Act

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California-ACTRA | Happy Monday! 📍Templeton, CA @chasenmoneyarena @alison.grantham.7 #teamroping #actra #california | Instagram

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UBCP/ACTRA on Instagram: "And the winners are..."

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ACTRA Toronto on Instagram: "Join host Gabriella de la Torre for a chat with Gabbi Kosmidis and Sara Garcia, both nominated in the category of Outstanding Performance – Gender Non-Conforming or Female Voice for their roles in Unicorn Academy at the 23rd ACTRA Awards in Toronto. And Gabbi was a double nominee, also nominated in the category of Outstanding Performance – Non-Binary/Gender Non-conforming for Fellow Travelers! Gabbi and Sara speak about their roles in Unicorn Academy and Fellow Trave

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ACTRA Montreal on Instagram: "🩸 A few minutes of your time could save lives! Join our DEIB committee and other ACTRA Montreal members and book your appointment today to make a blood donation. Lives like Lucinda’s were saved thanks to blood donors. See if you are eligible to donate and book your appointment here: www.hemaquebec.ca 🩸 Quelques minutes de votre temps peuvent sauver des vies ! Joignez-vous à notre comité DEIB et d’autres membres de l’ACTRA Montréal et réservez votre rendez-vous auj

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