New Audition Rules: What Performers Need to Know
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.
Diversity is being used as a scapegoat for capitalism, and it’s time to talk about it
On April 6, 2022, Playback published an opinion piece by Jenn Paul, ACTRA National’s Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging.
This is the text of that piece.
IPA 101: How Do I Get Paid for Voice Work?
There are a lot of ways that ACTRA performers can be contracted for the use of their voice. It can be confusing, especially if you are working with a producer who isn’t familiar with all the options available to them.
FilmOntario Reflects on a Year of Recovery in the Film and TV Industry
Cynthia Lynch, the Managing Director of FilmOntario, presented their 2021 Year in Review report to ACTRA Toronto Council.
Tracey Deer and TallBoyz II Men Talk Diversity at the Sandi Ross Awards
On November 12, 2021, the 2021 Sandi Ross Awards were presented on ACTRA Toronto’s YouTube channel. The Sandi Ross Awards celebrate one individual and one company/organization each year whose work demonstrates a commitment to inclusion on screen.