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ACTRA represents more than 30,000 professional performers working in recorded media in Canada.
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Joined March 2009
Today, we pause to honour all who served and sacrificed in times of war and peace. We remember not to glorify war, but to ensure its lessons are never forgotten.
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It’s Federal Budget Day. Canada’s culture sector can’t wait any longer for long-term investment & support for the thousands of jobs it creates. Read ACTRA’s Pre-Budget Submission - we’re urging the government to take action. #Budget2025 #Canpoli #ACTRA
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There's no tricks when it comes to CanCon, only treats like the 2010 sci-fi/horror "Splice" starring 2020 ACTRA Woman of the Year, Sarah Polley - seen here alongside her creepy hybrid co-star! #ACTRArewind
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REWIND to ACTRA’s Day of Action on Parliament Hill - Nov 16, 2009. A cold day, but the energy was pure fire! Dalmar Abuzeid, then a rising star of Degrassi: TNG, stood with #ACTRA performers demanding more Canada on our screens. That day we demanded better. Today we still do.
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In our REWIND series, we’re spotlighting the ACTRA members in Saskatchewan who rallied in 2013 after the province cut film & TV tax credits. From petitions to protests, they stood strong for the industry. Pictured: @KimFCoates 🎬 #REWIND #SaskFilm
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Celebrating 25 Years of @ReelworldFilm! This year’s Summit featured panels like Branding Yourself as an Actor + Safeguarding Your Career in the age of AI. Don't miss the #Reelworld25 Film Festival Oct 16-19. #ACTRA member discount: SPONSORACTRAN25 https://t.co/eHZEAINoKt
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ACTRA members - use the code SPONSORACTRAN25 to receive your exclusive 25% discount!
We're excited for the @reelworldfilm Summit, taking place on October 14th and 15th! There's a great lineup of panels, keynote speeches, industry discussions, fireside chats, pitch opportunities, awards presentations, and breakfast/luncheon networking. Some of the panels we're
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ACTRA REWIND: From 1967 to 1996, Ernie Coombs — aka Mr. Dressup entertained & educated Canadians on CBC TV alongside Casey & Finnegan who were created by ACTRA member puppeteer Judith Lawrence.
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🎬 ACTRA is proud to sponsor @ReelworldFilm! ACTRA members get 25% off the Film Festival+Summit (Oct 14-19) passes using the code SPONSORACTRAN25 at checkout.
The Reelworld Film Festival+Summit is back, and this year, we kick off our 25th anniversary with the opening night film, “It Comes in Waves,” directed by Fitch Jean! Click the link to get your tickets: https://t.co/b5SHA25MvU
#reelworldfilmfestival #openingnight
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In our REWIND series we celebrate Eleanor Collins - “Vancouver’s First Lady of Jazz”. In 1964 she graced the cover of Kelowna’s "Teleguide" after making TV history as the first woman in Canada & first Black performer in North America to host a national show.
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AI-Generated Actress Tilly Norwood Slammed by Canadian Performers Union as “Nothing But Lines of Code” https://t.co/nIyQLLRfMD
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ACTRA's comments come after similar statements from U.S. actors union SAG-AFTRA and U.K. acting union Equity.
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From Trump to Tilly, this week’s headlines spotlight renewed tariff threats - and the “synthetic performer” case. Watch @MarieKellyNED on Global National urge the federal government to act now on AI regulation. #actra #canpoli
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Like any other art form you can’t just copy and repackage it as your own. The recent “synthetic performer” case is a wake-up call for lawmakers - a clear reminder why moral rights matter. Unchecked AI must be regulated now. #actra #canpoli
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Tues, Sept 30 | 3 p.m. ET: Join Remembering the Children — a live 90-minute multilingual gathering for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation taking place on Parliament Hill & simulcast on major networks. https://t.co/OJsf0VpDaE
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From study hall to set — it just got easier! Grads of Canadian post-secondary acting/drama programs can now join ACTRA as Apprentice Members anytime — the time limit is gone. Check the list of approved schools + apply via your local ACTRA branch. https://t.co/eKBj0xxMOy
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“A historic milestone,” says @ACTRApresident Eleanor Noble. @ACTRAMtl Voice Directors have voted YES to ratify a new agreement with the Association National des Doubleurs Professionnels. https://t.co/KfdOhJJDHy
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Happy Labour Day to ACTRA Members and all workers across Canada and around the world. Stay strong, united, and loud. A message from @actrapresident:
actra.ca
The latest message from your ACTRA National President.
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ACTRA’s National Council — representing 30,000+ performers across Canada — meets next week for its second leadership meeting of 2025. From coast to coast to coast, we’re shaping policy and amplifying #ACTRA performers’ voices.
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