Statement from ACTRA Toronto: We acknowledge the letter circulated by the Entertainment Industry Coalition (EIC) on March 3, 2026, to signatory agents, ACTRA Toronto Council and on social media. ACTRA Toronto disagrees with many of the claims made by the EIC, which contains several misrepresentations and inaccuracies. The statement does not reflect…
Dear Members, Please be aware if you are asked by someone associated with a production to create a profile and/or share information on a third-party platform, especially if you are unfamiliar with the platform. This may include, is not limited to, uploading photos, and sharing personal, financial or corporate information.
TORONTO, ON – Award-winning screen and stage actor Paul Sun-Hyung Lee will be presented with ACTRA Toronto’s 2026 Award of Excellence at the 24th ACTRA Awards in Toronto, which will take place during a star-studded evening ceremony on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Koerner Hall at the TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning.
The ACTRA Awards celebrate outstanding performances of and achievements by ACTRA Toronto members. The Awards are an opportunity to applaud the artistic accomplishments of our peers, who include some of Canada’s most gifted performers. Event Information Timeline…
You may have seen recent news about a partnership between Disney and OpenAI to explore generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools in film and television production. ACTRA Toronto is watching this closely. Any use of AI that effects performer work raises real questions about consent, compensation and control over our voices,…
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…
