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Celebrating the 2026 Outstanding Performance Voice Nominees

From animated films and series to videogames, meet the Outstanding Performance Voice nominees who help bring these characters to life.

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

Celebrating the 2026 Outstanding Performance Commercial Nominees

Whether making us laugh or pulling at our heartstrings, meet the 2026 ACTRA Awards in Toronto Outstanding Performance Commercial nominees whose performances inspire and delight.

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

Celebrating the 2026 Outstanding Performance On-camera Nominees

From short and feature films to television and digital series, meet and celebrate the 2026 ACTRA Awards in Toronto Outstanding Performance On-Camera nominees whose performances inspire.

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

In conversation with Paul Sun-Hyung Lee

Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, ACTRA Toronto’s 2026 Award of Excellence recipient, had a heartfelt conversation with Performers Magazine Editor Joy Tanner about everything from identity, racism and what makes a good artist to cosplay and collecting, and treasured family stories.

April 2, 2026April 7, 2026
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ACTRA Toronto Members in the Spotlight

Applause: Summer 2026

September 24, 2026September 24, 2026

Spotlight: Cinéfest Sudbury 2026

September 17, 2026October 13, 2026

ACTRA Toronto Performers in the TIFF 2026 Spotlight

September 10, 2026September 21, 2026

Applause: Spring 2026

June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

Spotlight: 2026 Canadian Screen Awards

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026
September 24, 2026September 24, 2026

Applause: Summer 2026

Philip Akin, Brenda Kamino, and ACTRA Toronto members who won 2026 Dora Mavor Moore Awards are recognized for their outstanding achievements in and contribution to the performing arts.

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September 17, 2026October 13, 2026

Spotlight: Cinéfest Sudbury 2026

ACTRA Toronto members are in the spotlight again at the 2026 Cinéfest Sudbury! This year’s festival will showcase 12 ACTRA Toronto feature films and 8 shorts across various genres.

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September 10, 2026September 21, 2026

ACTRA Toronto Performers in the TIFF 2026 Spotlight

We’re thrilled to see an outstanding slate of ACTRA Toronto productions at the 51st edition of TIFF! From hotly anticipated features to compelling short films, check out the the ACTRA Toronto films and the Performers who bring them to life.

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June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

Applause: Spring 2026

Shamier Anderson, Tantoo Cardinal, Stephan James, Mae Martin, Mike Myers and Jason Priestley are recognized for their outstanding achievements in and contribution to the performing arts.

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June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

Spotlight: 2026 Canadian Screen Awards

ACTRA Toronto members were in the spotlight at the 24th Canadian Screen Awards. From Best Performance to Ensemble Awards and Best Series to Stunt Coordination, it was great to see so many ACTRA Toronto members recognized for their contributions to Canada’s screen industry.

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We’re happy to announce the ACTRA Toronto 2026 R We’re happy to announce the ACTRA Toronto 2026 Reelworld Summit delegation!⁠
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Our delegates are ➡️: Ryan Allen, Krystle Ferdinand, Malaika Hennie-Hamadi, Chanelle Hunter, Mercedes Morris, Samy Osman, Alicia Payne, Indy Saluja, Sarita Van Dyke and Jinny Wong.⁠
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ACTRA Toronto’s delegation includes union leaders and staff who will be attending the Reelworld Summit to learn, connect and advocate for our members. If you're attending the Reelworld Summit, please be sure to say hello!⁠
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ACTRA Toronto is also sponsoring the Path to Building an English Canada Star System on October 20, 2026, at 11 a.m. featuring industry panelists including ACTRA Toronto members K.C. Collins and Tonya Williams.⁠
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ACTRA Toronto is a proud industry sponsor of the 2026 Reelworld Film Festival+Summit.⁠
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Head to the link in our profile to learn more and get your pass!
We are excited to announce the ACTRA Toronto Perfo We are excited to announce the ACTRA Toronto Performance Lab, a new Skills Training Series to help make professional development more accessible to ACTRA Toronto Members.⁠
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Developed through consultation with producers, staff and members, these sessions focus on practical, high-value training that strengthens members’ skills and supports their ability to secure the work they want to do.⁠
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The following are the Phase 1 Skills Training Series Sessions in November and December 2026. Phase 2 Skills Training Series Sessions will take place in January 2027 and will be announced in November.⁠
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➡️ Dialect Training (4 hours total; one 4-hour session over one day)⁠
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➡️ Acting Intensives (16 hours total; 8-hour session per day over two days) ⁠
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➡️ Basic Stunt Training for Film & Television (16 hours total; 8-hour session per day over two days)⁠
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Head to the link in our profile to learn more about rules, eligibility guidelines and to submit your application!
Monday, October 26, 2026 is municipal Election Day Monday, October 26, 2026 is municipal Election Day in Ontario!⁠
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Read our full election guide (link in profile) to learn about voter eligibility, voter registration, and get some key questions to ask when speaking to candidates.⁠
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On October 26th, let's #ActForArtists.
Meet the nine finalists who have been selected to Meet the nine finalists who have been selected to participate in the first The Access Series Event - Audition Workshop with Jesse Griffiths. ⁠
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Thank you to all those who applied and please stay tuned for more future opportunities and subscribe to the Diversity and Inclusion newsletter for upcoming events.⁠
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Missed out to sign up as an audience member? Sign-up now before Zoom registration closes tomorrow!⁠
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When: October 7, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m⁠
Where: Online (Zoom registration link in bio)
Today (September 30) is the National Day of Truth Today (September 30) is the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. Please reflect, educate yourself, and explore the rich and diverse cultures, voices, experiences and stories of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.⁠
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We have gathered links to un-learn the myths of colonial history in Canada, watch films about residential schools in Canada⁠ and become an industry ally by completing the Shine Network Institute’s and the National Screen Institute’s P.A.C.T. online course. Please use these resources, and share them with others.⁠
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Head to the link in our profile to learn more now.⁠
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ACTRA Toronto is proud to be an Award Sponsor at T ACTRA Toronto is proud to be an Award Sponsor at T.O. Webfest this week!⁠
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Now in its 13th year, T.O. Webfest showcases and celebrates the best short-form digital series and podcasts. It is taking place on September 29th and 30th at the Novotel in downtown Toronto. ACTRA Toronto is the sponsor of Best Actor in a Canadian Series and Best Supporting Actor in a Canadian Series at the 2026 T.O. Webfest Awards.⁠
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We hope to see you there!
At the #TIFF26 premiere of THE ONLY LIVING PICKPOC At the #TIFF26 premiere of THE ONLY LIVING PICKPOCKET IN NEW YORK, co-stars Giancarlo Esposito and Will Price and director Noah Segan share with Gabriella de la Torre what it was like working with ACTRA Toronto Member Tatiana Maslany!⁠
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"We love Tatiana. She's wonderful in this movie. She's an incredible human being, and I'm so proud to be in a film with her," said Giancarlo.⁠
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The film is also tonight's closing night gala at Cinéfest Sudbury and we hope you get to see it then, or very soon!
"It's the only way we don't get erased. Media matt "It's the only way we don't get erased. Media matters."⁠
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Hear from the cast of NEVERMAN, including Gord Rand (also an ACTRA Toronto & National Councillor), Zaiba Baig and Deborah Grover, speaking with Gabriella de la Torre about why telling our stories truly matters.⁠
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NEVERMAN premiered at #TIFF26 and also screened this week at Cinéfest Sudbury, and we hope you get to see this powerful film soon!⁠
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It also stars ACTRA Toronto Members including Scott Thomas, Dana Baker, Charlie Ebbs, Sharon Hampson, Eva Everett Irving, Daniel Karp, Louise Claire Lambert, Matthew Evans Landry, Taylor Love, Duane Murray, David Andrew Reid, Jessica Salgueiro, David John Tomlinson and Stunt Coordinator Shelley Cook.
Thank you to all ACTRA Toronto Members who came ou Thank you to all ACTRA Toronto Members who came out to our meet & greet with staff members Clare Johnston and Anisha Gliddon during Cinéfest Sudbury! It was wonderful to meet, engage with and discuss issues important to our Northern Members. Many thanks to our welcoming hosts at the Laughing Buddha.⁠
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We hope to see everyone on the weekend for the final days of Cinéfest Sudbury!
There are no AI protections for performers in comm There are no AI protections for performers in commercial contracts. None. ACTRA Toronto Members are standing together to change that.

The ACTRA Toronto AI Committee is sharing a simple yet powerful rider you can negotiate into your commercial contracts. It's built on the three C's: consent, control and compensation. It also goes further, to prevent your likeness and voice from being used to train generative AI models.

Let's ride, together. 🏍️ 

Take control of the road ahead and download the AI Rider now. Link in bio.

#LetsRide #ACTRAToronto #AIRider #ProtectOurCraft #UnionStrong
ACTRA Toronto is proud to sponsor the Cinéfest Su ACTRA Toronto is proud to sponsor the Cinéfest Sudbury screening of SEAHORSE, directed by and starring ACTRA Toronto Member Aisha Evelyna, on Friday, September 25 at 12:45 PM.⁠
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Nola, a sous chef, is seeking stability after a stay in a mental health facility. After a hectic dinner shift, she crashes her bike — and wakes to find her estranged, unhoused father standing over her. As she takes him in, old wounds resurface, and her world unravels.⁠
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The film also features ACTRA Toronto Members including: Alden Adair, Kwaku Adu-Poku, Basel Daoud, Brett Donahue, Ruth Goodwin, Gia Sandhu, Lerato Tafa and Philip Van Martin.⁠
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Head to the link in our profile to get your tickets now!
"I just think messy is interesting," said ALL THAT "I just think messy is interesting," said ALL THAT SHE WANTS star and ACTRA Toronto Member Annie Murphy on why she gravitates toward messy, complicated characters (and how it's the perfect way to describe her own path to this role), in conversation with Gabriella de la Torre.⁠
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Congratulations to Annie on this wonderful performance and to the rest of the talented ACTRA Toronto cast including Alden Adair, Valerie Boyle, Brandon Hackett, Janelle Hutchison, Peter Millard, Alexander Nunez, Carolyn Joan Scott, Boe Smith, Sarita Van Dyke and Kari Wong.⁠
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We loved ALL THAT SHE WANTS at #TIFF26 and we hope everyone can see it soon!
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