November 21, 2025 Dear ACTRA Toronto members, Many of you have reached out about reports that Spin Master intends to cast the third iteration of Unicorn Academy Shorts with a non-union ensemble. Thank you for bringing your concerns forward. I want to assure you that we are fully aware of…

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Dear ACTRA Toronto members, I am so proud of the strength and solidarity displayed by ACTRA Toronto members throughout this past term. Together, we’ve faced some of the most complex challenges in our union’s history, from the ongoing lockout of commercial performers to the seismic shifts brought by artificial intelligence.

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Toronto, ON – outACTRAto, the 2SLGBTQIA+ committee of ACTRA Toronto, proudly announces Tender Chosen as the winner of the seventh Queer Your Stories Short Film Competition. The competition is a partnership with Inside Out, Canada’s largest 2SLGBTQ+ film festival and the single largest promoter and exhibitor of 2SLGBTQ+ content in Canada.

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Thank you for your interest in applying! The ACTRA Toronto Diversity & Inclusion Committee is growing! To better serve its community and strengthen its impact, the Committee is expanding its leadership team by introducing three new roles:  Vice-Chair, Member Advocacy  Vice-Chair, Programs & Events Community & Engagement Coordinator  All positions are volunteer…

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The Ontario government is considering new rules to regulate talent agents—rules that could directly affect how performers are paid, protected, and supported. This consultation is a rare opportunity to establish protections in Ontario. As an ACTRA Toronto member, your feedback can shape a fair, transparent and accountable system.   We believe…

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TORONTO, ON – ACTRA Toronto, in partnership with Ontario’s Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, is proud to announce a key amendment to the Occupational Health and Safety Act’s (OHSA) Diving Operations Regulation (Reg. 629/94). This change formally recognizes the unique nature of diving in the screen industry, covering film, television, advertising, live broadcast, web-based, and video game production.

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