Climate change is a big issue facing all of us on this planet. Working in film and television, one can’t help but notice how much waste our industry creates, and most of us feel conflicted about it. Coffee cups and water bottles pile high out of studio garbage cans.
At ACTRA Toronto, we love showcasing the wonderful work of our members. The thousands of talented performers in ACTRA Toronto can be seen and heard in TV shows, films, audiobooks, animated programs, and more, enjoyed around the world.
Your union has many amazing committees, each working hard to advocate for the best possible working conditions, inclusivity, diversity and providing a sense of community. ACTRA Toronto committees are a fantastic way to get involved…
The ACTRA PRS Minors’ Trust holds 25 per cent of a child performer’s lifetime earnings over $5,000 until they turn 18. When the young performer turns 18, every dollar contributed to the trust, plus the interest accrued, is made available for the performer to withdraw.
Performers voiced their concerns to us over the pandemic about onerous expectations for self-tape auditions. ACTRA was successful in negotiating some improvements to audition requirements in the latest IPA, and here are some of the highlights.