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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

Spotlight: Cinéfest Sudbury 2026

September 17, 2026September 17, 2026

ACTRA Toronto Performers in the TIFF 2026 Spotlight

September 10, 2026September 10, 2026

Applause: Spring 2026

June 18, 2026June 18, 2026

Spotlight: 2026 Canadian Screen Awards

June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

Spotlight: 2026 Inside Out Film and Video Festival

May 14, 2026June 10, 2026
September 17, 2026September 17, 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 10, 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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May 14, 2026June 10, 2026

Spotlight: 2026 Inside Out Film and Video Festival

From shorts to documentaries to feature films, ACTRA Toronto members are in the spotlight at the 2026 Inside Out Film and Video Festival!

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ACTRA Toronto is heading north to Cinéfest Sudbur ACTRA Toronto is heading north to Cinéfest Sudbury, and we want to meet with ACTRA Toronto Members!⁠ ⁠ Join ACTRA Toronto Treasurer Paul Constable and staff member Clare Johnston (Senior Advisor, Film, Television & Digital Media) at a Meet & Greet on Thursday, September 24, 2026, from 3 to 4:30 PM at The Laughing Buddha (194 Elgin Street in Sudbury).⁠ ⁠ We hope to see you there!
ACTRA Toronto Members are in the spotlight at the ACTRA Toronto Members are in the spotlight at the 2026 Cinéfest Sudbury!⁠ ⁠ From September 19 to 27, 2026, Cinéfest Sudbury will showcase an incredible 20 ACTRA Toronto productions across various genres:⁠ ⁠ Feature Films: Back in Black · In the Heart of the South · Julián · Last Moon · Neverman · Seahorse · Sunburn · Ithaqua · The Banquet · Plan C · Foreign Tongue · What We Have Left⁠ ⁠ ➡️ Short Films: Full Circle · Rumspringa · Gamophobia · Swimmers · Good Vibes Only · Happy · Off Script · Haunt Restorer⁠ ⁠ Head to the link in our profile to read our round-up of ACTRA Toronto productions at this year’s festival and the talented casts of ACTRA Toronto performers who bring these stories to life - and get your tickets now!
ACTRA Toronto x TIFF: The Market delegate Tamara P ACTRA Toronto x TIFF: The Market delegate Tamara Podemski checks in from #TIFF26 on what this year's delegation has been all about: presence. On red carpets, on screen, in panels and networking events, we have had an amazing festival gathering information to bring back to ACTRA Toronto Members.⁠ ⁠ Her tip: "If there is something you are particularly interested in...from financing to audience building to funding...all of that is available on the TIFF website, and you can just scroll through all the panels, all the speakers, and then follow up with who interests you."
ACTRA Toronto VP Mercedes Morris shares highlights ACTRA Toronto VP Mercedes Morris shares highlights from her time as a #TIFF26 delegate, including a panel moderated by Colman Domingo, where two directors (Clint Bentley and Greg Kwedar) presented a parity model which includes collaboration with performer unions.⁠ ⁠ "I think that's very exciting, and it will help provide more opportunities again for our members."
ACTRA Toronto delegate Shawn Ahmed shares what he' ACTRA Toronto delegate Shawn Ahmed shares what he's learned at TIFF: The Market: the unglamorous but essential side of producing, and how actors are uniquely suited for this work.⁠ ⁠ "Actors are some of the grittiest people in this industry. So if anyone's going to figure it out and run a budget in a way that makes sense, that's creatively fulfilling but also delivers on a whole bunch of other financial particulars...I think it's going to be ACTRA members."
An amazing showcase of ACTRA Toronto performers at An amazing showcase of ACTRA Toronto performers at #TIFF26 wraps tonight with the world premiere of YAGA!⁠ ⁠ Carson (ACTRA Toronto Member Clark Backo) is a local detective, at once weary and protective of the small coastal town she serves and its inhabitants. After the disappearance of commercial fishery heir and local party boy Henry Park (Hudson Williams), Carson begrudgingly partners up with Rapp (ACTRA Toronto Member Noah Reid), a private investigator hired by the Park family. When their initial lines of questioning lead them to an enigmatic and seductive university professor (ACTRA Toronto Member Carrie-Anne Moss), it becomes clear that it’s going to require all hands on deck to uncover the truth hidden underneath these shrouds of secrecy. ⁠ ⁠ YAGA also stars ACTRA Toronto Members Megan Follows, Sheila McCarthy and Olympia Ordanis. We can't wait to see this incredible cast!
ACTRA Toronto x TIFF: The Market delegation member ACTRA Toronto x TIFF: The Market delegation member Jinny Wong shares a recurring conversation from #TIFF26: producers want to work with ACTRA but aren't sure where to start.⁠ ⁠ We are here to help! Have questions about working with ACTRA Toronto? Reach out and let's chat.
On the red carpet for IN THE HEART OF THE SOUTH at On the red carpet for IN THE HEART OF THE SOUTH at #TIFF26, Gabriella de la Torre asked star (and ACTRA Toronto Member) Anna Lambe about playing an artist who works in virtual reality, and got a sharp take on VR vs. AI.⁠ ⁠ "If you're trying to talk about an experience, or a history, or an identity...all of these things that are so deeply human, they should come from a human."
ACTRA Toronto x TIFF: The Market delegate Daniel L ACTRA Toronto x TIFF: The Market delegate Daniel Lavigne shares what stood out from his week at #TIFF26: motivational and educational talks, funding for Canadian content, and especially the people.⁠ ⁠ "Everyone actually wants you to succeed... it's extremely motivating to know that everyone's here to see you win."
🎉 What a night! ACTRA Toronto Members, our TIFF 🎉 What a night! ACTRA Toronto Members, our TIFF: The Market Delegation and many industry colleagues packed the room last night for the AB Films TV x ACTRA Toronto x TechBeat Mixer: Celebrating Indie Films during #TIFF26.⁠ ⁠ Great conversations were had, new connections were forged and future collaborations were fostered. Thanks to everyone who came out!
ACTRA Toronto Diversity & Inclusion Committee co-c ACTRA Toronto Diversity & Inclusion Committee co-chairs Krystle Ferdinand and Indy Saluja celebrate the 2026 Sandi Ross Award honourees: Shant Joshi, winner of the individual award, and Cameron Pictures Inc., winner of the organization award.⁠ ⁠ Thank you to everyone who came out, and to all our valued sponsors. Stay tuned as we share more from this wonderful evening and congratulations to the honourees!⁠ ⁠ #SandiRossAwards #TIFF26
🏆 Congratulations to our 2026 Sandi Ross Award 🏆 Congratulations to our 2026 Sandi Ross Award Recipients: Producer Shant Joshi (Fae Pictures) and Cameron Pictures Inc. (Amy Cameron & Tassie Cameron)! 🎉⁠ ⁠ Shant Joshi and Cameron Pictures Inc. were honoured Monday at the Victoria College Chapel at the University of Toronto for their work advancing diversity and inclusion in Canadian film and TV. This year marked 10 years since the passing of Sandi Ross, the ACTRA Toronto leader and trailblazer the awards are named for.⁠ ⁠ Thank you to our 2026 sponsors: AFBS (Title Sponsor), The Collective Action Group (Lead Sponsor & VIP), and Ms BA Productions and The Black Pledge Collective (Supporting Sponsors). The event was organized by the ACTRA Toronto Diversity & Inclusion Committee and ACTRA Toronto.⁠ ⁠ Head to the link in our profile to read the full press release!⁠ ⁠ #SandiRossAwards #TIFF26
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