ACTRA Toronto members are in the spotlight at the 2025 Inside Out Film and Video Festival!


ACTRA Toronto members are in the spotlight at the 2025 Inside Out Film and Video Festival!

The 23rd ACTRA Awards in Toronto, proudly presented by AFBS, was a night to remember – filled with joy and camaraderie as we honoured the remarkable achievements within our community.

Professional performers have unique personal taxation situations that can have significant implications on their finances. This article will provide insight about hiring an accountant vs. filming your tax return online, organizing your tax information, filing as an individual vs. a corporation, what information the CRA can (or can’t) ask you to provide, and tax considerations when working in the U.S.

Performers Magazine Editor and Toronto Councillor Joy Tanner sat down with Debra McGrath, our 2025 Award of Excellence recipient, to talk about her career and start in the industry, the power of laughter and why collaboration is key.

“Cotton Mather is an innovative force from the Canadian Stunt community. We are delighted to honour his contributions and reveal the skilled performance artistry behind the wheels of some of the most iconic scenes from the North American film canon.” ~Kate Ziegler, ACTRA Toronto President