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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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🆕 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.⁠
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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!⁠
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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.⁠
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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. ⁠
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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!⁠
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Head to the link in our profile to learn more and get your tickets.
ACTRA Toronto members are in the #ACTRAspotlight a ACTRA Toronto members are in the #ACTRAspotlight at the 2025 Forest City Film Festival (FCFF) in London, Ontario! From October 24 to November 2, 2025, FCFF will showcase seven ACTRA Toronto feature films and eight short films across various genres.⁠
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Explore ➡️ this year’s ACTRA Toronto productions at the festival, including ⁠18 TO 35, BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE!, GENTLE BARBARIANS, EWA’S LETTER, DEATHSTALKER, YOUNGBLOOD, FINAL REPORT, NIKA & MADISON, HAVE YOUR CAKE, QUEEN OF BONES, RACEWALKERS, UNFAMILY, THE FORTUNATE ONES, THE UNDERSTUDY and APORIA.
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Head to the link in our profile to read our full FCFF preview, including the talented ACTRA Toronto members who brought these stories to life, in Performers Magazine now!
It was so great to see Members out and engaged in It was so great to see Members out and engaged in the ACTRA Toronto Council Election process at this week's Meet & Greets! Many productive conversations were had with candidates on the critical issues facing our union. Thank you to all Members and candidates for participating this week.⁠
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The Council Election process continues with the campaign period ending on October 30th, and online voting opening on October 31st. Head to the link in our profile to read the Council Election guide now!
Thanks to everyone who came out for our first all- Thanks to everyone who came out for our first all-candidate Meet & Greet for the upcoming ACTRA Toronto Council Election! It was great to see Members engaged in the Council Election process and meeting the candidates to speak about issues important to our union.⁠
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If you missed it, we've got another Meet & Greet tonight! We hope to see you there:⁠
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📅 When: October 22nd, 2025⁠ (there will also be another tomorrow)⁠
⏰️ Time: 6 to 8 p.m. ET⁠
📍 Where: St. Paul’s Bloor Street (227 Bloor Street East, Toronto)⁠
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Please note that is an in-person drop-in event, and Candidates will be identified by name tags. Virtual options are not available.⁠
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Head to the link in our profile for more info and RSVP now.
Our first all-candidate Meet & Greet for the upcom Our first all-candidate Meet & Greet for the upcoming ACTRA Toronto Council Election is tonight! Come prepared with your questions before casting your vote in the Council Election.⁠
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📅 When: October 21st, 2025⁠ (there will also be another tomorrow)⁠
⏰️ Time: 6 to 8 p.m. ET⁠
📍 Where: St. Paul’s Bloor Street (227 Bloor Street East, Toronto)⁠
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Please note that is an in-person drop-in event, and Candidates will be identified by name tags. Virtual options are not available.⁠
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Head to the link in our profile for more info and RSVP now.
Watch as new ACTRA Toronto Members share personal Watch as new ACTRA Toronto Members share personal insights about what it means to become part of our union!

Our next New Members Event is coming up, and we hope new Members join their ACTRA Toronto Councillors, staff and new sibling Members for a special event designed just for them.

New Members will have the opportunity to ask questions, get engaged and discover their fit within our union in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

Take this chance to learn more about ACTRA Toronto and get a front-row seat on what being an ACTRA Member can offer!

🗓️: Thursday, October 23, 2025
⏰: 1 to 4 p.m. ET
📍: ACTRA Toronto Boardroom (625 Church Street, 2nd floor, Toronto)

New Members: please see your recent Member email for more details and to register!
Following Canada Post's confirmation that operatio Following Canada Post's confirmation that operations will continue during the rotational strikes (with some limitations and delays), please find an update below on commercial cheque pickup.⁠
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If you are waiting to pick up a NCA callback, session or residual cheque, head to the link in our profile and please complete the form by 5 p.m. ET Friday, October 24, 2025. ⁠
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Otherwise, all NCA cheques will be mailed the afternoon of Monday, October 27.
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 and more.

In this clip, Alistair addresses the issue that Members feel about not being able to reach ACTRA Toronto when they call in, and explains how a new IT system is being developed to provide fast access to information for Members in the future.

Stay tuned for more clips from the Treasurer Talk soon!
The Reelworld Summit wrapped this week, and what a The Reelworld Summit wrapped this week, and what a time it was! So many inspiring, educational and informative moments, and we were thrilled to see ACTRA Toronto Members in the spotlight!⁠
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Some memorable highlights included ➡️⁠
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• Congratulations to ACTRA Toronto Members Humberly González and Dalmar Abuzeid, recipients of Reelworld Trailblazer Awards!⁠
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• The panel "Branding yourself as an Actor - Dos and Don’ts" with Jenn Paul from ACTRA National, Emmanuel Kabongo, Zahra Bentham & Amira De Vera.⁠
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• The Award luncheon with Clark Johnson and Nam Kiwanuka.⁠
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• "Empowering Actors: Strategies to Safeguard Your Career Amid the Rise of AI", moderated by Gail Haupert from ACTRA Toronto with ACTRA Toronto Member Cory Doran alongside Sam Posner.⁠ ⁠
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Many thanks to Reelworld for organizing the Summit, and we look forward to seeing some captivating films this weekend!
ACTRA Toronto members are in the #ACTRAspotlight a ACTRA Toronto members are in the #ACTRAspotlight at the 25th Annual Reelworld Film Festival+Summit! In its 25th year, Reelworld continues to champion bold and inclusive storytelling.⁠
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From October 16 to 19, 2025, Reelworld will showcase one ACTRA Toronto feature film and seven short films across various genres.⁠
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Head to the link in our profile to explore this year’s ACTRA Toronto productions at the festival, featuring talented ACTRA Toronto members who bring these stories to life.
Meet the Candidates who are running to represent y Meet the Candidates who are running to represent you on ACTRA Toronto Council at an All-Candidate Meet & Greet! Come prepared with your questions before casting your vote in the upcoming ACTRA Toronto Council Election.⁠
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📅 When: October 21 & 22, 2025⁠
⏰️ Time: 6 to 8 p.m. ET⁠
📍 Where: St. Paul’s Bloor Street (227 Bloor Street East, Toronto)⁠
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Please note that these are in-person drop-in events, and Candidates will be identified by name tags. Virtual options are not available.⁠
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Please see your recent Member e-mail for registration details. We hope to see you there!
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