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Watch: winners’ speeches from the 23rd ACTRA Awards in Toronto

ACTRA Toronto members took to the stage at the 23rd ACTRA Awards in Toronto, proudly presented by AFBS, to accept their awards as their friends, family, peers and industry guests watched from beautiful Koerner Hall. As we continue to celebrate the best in Canadian performance, let’s watch what they had to say about their honour!

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ACTRA Toronto Members in the Spotlight

Spotlight: 2025 Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival

November 4, 2025November 3, 2025

Stunt Stars: John Stead

October 22, 2025October 22, 2025

Spotlight: Forest City Film Festival 2025

October 21, 2025October 23, 2025

Spotlight: 2025 Reelworld Film Festival

October 15, 2025October 23, 2025

Spotlight: T.O. Webfest 2025

September 16, 2025September 22, 2025
September 18, 2024December 4, 2024

The 3C’s: Protecting Performers in the age of AI

With the explosion of new AI tools being the most recent disruptor in the screen-based media industry, what are the key issues facing performers?

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September 16, 2024September 26, 2024

Spotlight: T.O. Webfest 2024

We are excited to shine a spotlight on T.O. Webfest 2024, which features 11 ACTRA Toronto and 36 Awards Gala nominations!

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September 11, 2024September 16, 2024

Spotlight: Cinéfest Sudbury 2024

ACTRA Toronto members are in the spotlight again at the 2024 Cinéfest Sudbury!

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September 10, 2024December 12, 2024

Get to know your 2024 IPA Bargaining Team

Get to know your sibling ACTRA Toronto members who have stepped up to represent you during 2024 IPA bargaining. Find out why they decided to participate, what they hope to achieve during negotiations this fall, what they have been shocked to learn (so far) and more! 

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September 5, 2024September 13, 2024

ACTRA Toronto Performers in the TIFF 2024 Spotlight

The Toronto International Film Festival is back, and we’re excited to once again shine the #ACTRAspotlight on the talented performers and filmmakers who tell our compelling stories.

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🚨CONTEST ALERT!🚨 Elevation Pictures and The 🚨CONTEST ALERT!🚨 Elevation Pictures and The Taro Group are giving ACTRA Toronto Members five pairs of tickets to a screening of KEEPER, in theatres November 14th and starring ACTRA Toronto members Tatiana Maslany and Rossif Sutherland! ⁠ ⁠ Enter now for a chance to win one of five pairs of tickets. The ticket giveaway closes at 4 p.m. Wednesday, November 12th and is open to ACTRA Toronto Members (Full, Apprentice and AABP) in good standing. Tickets may be used to a screening of #KEEPERMOVIE at any time/day at any Cineplex location in Canada.⁠ ⁠ See your Member email from November 6th for the link to enter. Good luck!⁠ ⁠ Head to the link in our profile to watch the KEEPER trailer.
ACTRA Toronto is proud to be a community partner f ACTRA Toronto is proud to be a community partner for the 14th annual Breakthroughs Film Festival, taking place from November 21st to 23rd! #BFF25 is the only Canadian festival spotlighting short films by emerging women and gender non-conforming filmmakers.⁠ ⁠ But that's not all! We've got a special giveaway for ACTRA Toronto Members of two tickets to a screening of your choice at the Paradise Theatre!⁠ ⁠ All you have to do is complete the form (link in profile) by November 14th at 5:00 pm to enter the giveaway. This opportunity is open to all ACTRA Toronto members (AABP, Apprentice, Full) in good standing.⁠ ⁠ Enter now, and we'll see you at #BFF25! 🎞️
The 2025 ACTRA Toronto Council Election voting is The 2025 ACTRA Toronto Council Election voting is now open. Watch this video that walks through the process of voting on the ElectionBuddy platform. Voting is open until 5pm on November 11th, 2025. Head to the link in our profile to watch this video on YouTube. Voiceover: Louisa Zhu (@louisaxzhu)
ACTRA Toronto Members are in the spotlight at the ACTRA Toronto Members are in the spotlight at the 29th edition of the Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival!⁠ ⁠ From November 5th to 15th, 2025, Reel Asian will showcase two ACTRA Toronto features and one short: FINCH & MIDLAND, THERE ARE NO WORDS and KARUPY.⁠ ⁠ We've posted our Reel Asian preview in ACTRA Toronto Performers Magazine where you’ll find a round-up of these productions and the talented casts of ACTRA Toronto Members who are bringing the stories to life. Head to the link in our profile to read now!⁠
Did you know that online voting for the 2025 ACTRA Did you know that online voting for the 2025 ACTRA Toronto Council Election is open? The unique access key hyperlink was issued by ElectionBuddy on Friday, October 31st, at 9 a.m. and is your unique ballot for the 2025 ACTRA Toronto Council Election. Do not share this hyperlink with anyone. ⁠Be sure to check your Promotions folder if you don't see the email in your primary inbox.⁠ ⁠ Your unique access key hyperlink should be treated the same as a paper ballot. If you give someone your unique hyperlink, you are essentially handing them your paper ballot and the opportunity to vote on your behalf. Sharing the hyperlink could result in a spoiled ballot. Spoiled ballots cannot be reactivated and you would not have the opportunity to have your say in this election.⁠ ⁠ Voting is open until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, November 11th, 2025.
🚨CONTEST ALERT🚨 Take ACTRA Toronto's State o 🚨CONTEST ALERT🚨 Take ACTRA Toronto's State of Auditions Survey for a chance to WIN!💰️⁠ ⁠ We’re kicking off Survey Season with a deep dive into the state of auditions across film, television and commercials, and we need your voice. Tell us what’s working, what’s not and what needs to change. This short, anonymous survey will help guide ACTRA Toronto’s advocacy and negotiations to make the audition process fairer, safer and more respectful for all performers.⁠ ⁠ The survey takes only 10 minutes to complete and is open until Thursday, November 20th, 2025. What you share could help shape the next round of improvements to our industry. Together, we can turn your experiences into action. Please see your recent Member email for details.⁠ ⁠ 💰️CHANCE TO WIN!💰️ Take a screen grab of the survey completion page, post it to Instagram (as a regular post please, no stories) and tag and follow @actratoronto to be entered for a chance to win 1 of 5 $50 gift cards. A random draw will take place after November 20th and the winners will be contacted directly by ACTRA Toronto.
Online voting for the 2025 ACTRA Toronto Council E Online voting for the 2025 ACTRA Toronto Council Election is now open! The unique access key hyperlink was issued by ElectionBuddy today, Friday, October 31st, at 9 a.m. and is your unique ballot for the 2025 ACTRA Toronto Council Election. Do not share this hyperlink with anyone. ⁠ ⁠ Your unique access key hyperlink should be treated the same as a paper ballot. If you give someone your unique hyperlink, you are essentially handing them your paper ballot and the opportunity to vote on your behalf. Sharing the hyperlink could result in a spoiled ballot. Spoiled ballots cannot be reactivated and you would not have the opportunity to have your say in this election.⁠ ⁠ Voting is open until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, November 11th, 2025.
We were pleased to have been a part of a panel at We were pleased to have been a part of a panel at the recent Unify Deaf Film Festival (UDFF), a Deaf-led film festival in Toronto showcasing films by Deaf and hard-of-hearing filmmakers. ⁠ ⁠ ACTRA Toronto performers Pamela Estrada, Em Siobhan and Max Amani participated in "Insight with ACTRA – Getting Started in the Industry", a discussion about getting started in the industry, featuring personal insights, experiences and tips. ⁠ ⁠ Many thanks to the UDFF for their ongoing important work and for having us as part of the festival!
Online voting for eligible Members in the 2025 ACT Online voting for eligible Members in the 2025 ACTRA Toronto Council Election begins at 9:00 a.m. ET on Friday, October 31, 2025, and runs until 5 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 11, 2025!⁠ ⁠ Before casting your vote for up to 24 candidates, get to know them by reading their statements now. Candidates’ statements and photos are *not* available on the external voting site, so it's a good idea to read them now if you haven't already.⁠ ⁠ Head to the link in our profile to meet your candidates!
Recently we held our second Treasurer Talk, where 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!
🆕 in ACTRA Toronto Performers Magazine: 2025 St 🆕 in ACTRA Toronto Performers Magazine: 2025 Stunt Ensemble Award-winning stunt coordinator John Stead sits down with actor, stunt performer and stunt coordinator Ruth Chiang in our latest STUNT STARS.⁠ ⁠ John speaks about how being a competitive fighter in martial arts led to his career in stunts, how AI will be a game-changer in the industry and why fear is important in stunt work - and more!⁠ ⁠ Head to the link in our profile to read the full interview now.
The Unify Deaf Film Festival (UDFF) is a Deaf-led The Unify Deaf Film Festival (UDFF) is a Deaf-led film festival in Toronto showcasing films by Deaf and hard-of-hearing filmmakers. The festival also includes panels and workshops led by community experts, a gala award night and social events – all supporting Deaf arts and building community connection.⁠ ⁠ We are excited that ACTRA Toronto performers Pamela Estrada, Em Siobhan and Max Amani will be a part of "Insight with ACTRA – Getting Started in the Industry" on October 26th, 2025 at 1:30PM for a discussion about getting started in the industry, including their insight, experiences and tips. ⁠ ⁠ The ACTRA Toronto panel is part of a double-feature (with "Insight with Deaf Actors – Experience Working on Sets and Films") that includes brunch and begins at 11:30AM. Tickets are pay what you can and available now!⁠ ⁠ Head to the link in our profile to learn more and get your tickets.
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