ACTRA Toronto

ACTRA Toronto Council Meeting (May 5)
2026-05-05 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Hybrid, 625 Church Street, Suite 200, Toronto, Ontario, M4Y2G1, Canada
ACTRA Toronto members are invited to attend the upcoming ACTRA Toronto Council meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET. Registration is required.

Before registering, please note:

You must be a Full member, Apprentice or AABP in good standing to be eligible to observe the meeting.

Registration does not guarantee attendance. Limited online spots are available.

Preference will be given to ACTRA Toronto Committee Chairs and active volunteers.

Registration deadline is Monday, May 4, 2026, at 12 p.m. ET.

Members selected to attend as observers will be notified by email by 4 p.m. ET on Monday, May 4, 2026.

NOTE: Observers attend ACTRA Toronto Council meetings at the invitation of Council and agree to be bound by the instructions of the Chair.

YEAA Agent Panel - May 8 2026
2026-05-08 17:15 - 19:00 | ACTRA Toronto Main Office, 625 Church Street, Toronto, Ontario, M4Y2G1, Canada
This is an exciting opportunity for YEAA members to connect with some of Toronto’s top agents, ask your questions, and gain valuable insight into the industry. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, this panel is for you.
We’ll be joined by four agents, all ready to share their expertise and advice in an open and supportive setting.
Don’t miss out on this chance to learn, connect, and grow! Registration is required to attend, so secure your seat today. Registration for YEAA members will be prioritized.

All About the IPA
2026-05-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Hybrid, 625 Church Street, Suite 200, Toronto, Ontario, M4Y2G1, Canada
This event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date.
A hybrid AABP session with ACTRA Toronto staff.
Topics include:

How the heck do we make changes at the IPA bargaining table?
How does ACTRA decide which items to bargain for?
Will AABP hours change in the future?
Do I get paid for extra wardrobe items?
How are AABP performers defined in the IPA?
And much more!

Register to attend in person below. Zoom registration here

ACTRA Toronto Council Meeting (June 2)
2026-06-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Hybrid, 625 Church Street, Suite 200, Toronto, Ontario, M4Y2G1, Canada
ACTRA Toronto members are invited to attend the upcoming ACTRA Toronto Council meeting on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET. Registration is required.

Before registering, please note:

You must be a Full member, Apprentice or AABP in good standing to be eligible to observe the meeting.

Registration does not guarantee attendance. Limited online spots are available.

Preference will be given to ACTRA Toronto Committee Chairs and active volunteers.

Registration deadline is Monday, June 1, 2026, at 12 p.m. ET.

Members selected to attend as observers will be notified by email by 4 p.m. ET on Monday, June 1, 2026.

NOTE: Observers attend ACTRA Toronto Council meetings at the invitation of Council and agree to be bound by the instructions of the Chair.

D&I Committee Meeting (June 3)
2026-06-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Zoom (Virtual)
The next Diversity & Inclusion Committee meeting is scheduled for June 3, 2026, on Zoom. We are looking forward to seeing all your beautiful faces. Meeting information below.
📅 Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
🕒 Time: 3:00–5:00 PM
Register Here

YEAA Scripts Table Read (Ghouls)
2026-06-12 13:00 - 16:00 | ACTRA Toronto Main Office, 625 Church Street, Toronto, Ontario, M4Y2G1, Canada
The first YEAA Scripts table read will take place on Friday, June 12, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the ACTRA Toronto office (625 Church Street, Suite 200, Toronto).
A pre-cast group of YEAA performers will read Ghouls, a thriller feature screenplay by YEAA Scripts founder Kenton Blythe. The story follows Robert, a talented musician who begins hearing voices. After seeking help from a therapist, malevolent creatures begin pursuing him, only stopping when he plays his guitar. Can Robert uncover the cause of the Ghouls before he succumbs to them?
Following the reading, participants will have the opportunity to discuss the script and provide feedback in a collaborative development environment.
Light snacks will be provided.
Capacity is limited. Please RSVP below to watch the table read by 4 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 11, 2026, to confirm your attendance.

ACTRA Toronto Videogame Working Group MoCap Self-Tape Workshop
2026-06-18 17:00 - 18:30 | Hybrid, 625 Church Street, Suite 200, Toronto, Ontario, M4Y2G1, Canada
When: June 18, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m
Where: the ACTRA Toronto office (625 Church Street, Suite 200, Toronto) or online via Zoom
In this interactive 90-minute session, selected participants will have their self-tapes reviewed live by a panel of industry experts, who will offer practical, unfiltered feedback on performance, physicality, framing, and what actually stands out in a self-tape. The session will conclude with a live Q&A, giving members the chance to ask questions directly and gain deeper insight into the craft and expectations of MoCap work.
How to Participate:
Option 1: Attend the Workshop
Virtual attendees will receive the Zoom link 1–2 days before the workshop. Please RSVP below.
Option 2: Submit a Self-Tape for Expert Feedback
Want your work reviewed by the panel?

Visit the submission page to access the audition sides and full submission instructions.
Record a self-tape as though you are auditioning for a motion capture role.
Submit your self-tape using the online submission form by 5 p.m. on June 5, 2026.

You must also register for the workshop below. Submitting a self-tape does not automatically reserve your spot for the event.
Selected self-tapes will be reviewed during the workshop, with industry professionals providing feedback on:

Performance choices
Physicality and movement
Camera framing and self-tape technique

Important Notes

In-person seating is limited. If capacity is reached, you will be placed on a waitlist and notified accordingly.
If you can no longer attend in person, please email membership@actratoronto.com so your spot can be offered to another member.
Not all submitted self-tapes will be selected for live review.

Toronto Pride Parade 2026
2026-06-28 13:00 - 18:00 | AFBS, 1000 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
On Sunday, June 28, 2026, ACTRA Toronto is participating in the Annual Pride Parade. Sign up to march with your fellow performers and show your pride!

Event Info:

Where:
Stop #1 – AFBS, 1000 Yonge Street (to pick up a free t-shirt & spin the wheel for a special Pride prize giveaway)
Stop #2 – Ramsden Park, 1020 Yonge Street (the pre-Parade party)

When:
June 28, 2026, 1:00 p.m.

This year’s starting point for the Parade is the same as last year. Your first stop on June 28 is AFBS (1000 Yonge Street) to grab a free t-shirt (limited to one per marcher)! Once you get your swag, join the rest of the crew a few steps away in Ramsden Park (1020 Yonge Street) for the pre-Parade party. Please keep an eye out for the ACTRA Toronto flags and signs. We’re expected to start marching at 2:00 p.m.

As always, friends and family members of ACTRA Toronto members are welcome to join! Please be aware that both the party and our staging position are outdoors, so make sure you have good sun protection and lots of water.

Register below to confirm your attendance and keep an eye on your inbox for more Toronto Pride Parade updates. If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know at lgbtq@actratoronto.com

YEAA Shorts: Exhibition Series & Screening Event (July 31)
2026-07-31 18:30 - 21:00 | Blessing in Disguise, 150 John Street, Toronto, ON, M5V 3E3, Canada
Join the YEAA Committee of ACTRA Toronto for an evening celebrating short films created by ACTRA members.
YEAA Shorts: Exhibition Series is a year-long initiative designed to showcase outstanding ACTRA-made short films and inspire the next generation of filmmakers within our union. Selected films will screen at Rolling Pictures’ screening room in downtown Toronto, followed by a moderated Q&A with participating artists.
Event Details
🗓️July 31, 2026
📍 Rolling Pictures – 150 John Street, Toronto
🕡 Doors Open: 6:30 PM
🎬 Screenings Begin: 7:00 PM
🎤 Q&A: 8:30 PM – 8:45 PM
Seating is limited to 20 ACTRA members. Advance registration is required to secure your spot (see below). Registration closes at 11:30 p.m. on July 30, 2026, or when maximum capacity is reached.
As YEAA is a committee focused on ACTRA members who can play ages 17–30, members within this demographic will be prioritized in registration.
Afterparty
The celebration continues at Blessing in Disguise (150 John St, Toronto, ON M5V 3E3) immediately following the screening.
Come support fellow ACTRA members, connect with emerging filmmakers, and celebrate the creative work happening within our community.
We look forward to seeing you there.

ACTRA Toronto Council Meeting (August 5)
2026-08-05 10:00 - 16:00 | Hybrid, 625 Church Street, Suite 200, Toronto, Ontario, M4Y2G1, Canada
ACTRA Toronto members are invited to attend the upcoming ACTRA Toronto Council meeting on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET. Registration is required.

Before registering, please note:

You must be a Full member, Apprentice or AABP in good standing to be eligible to observe the meeting.

Registration does not guarantee attendance. Limited online spots are available.

Preference will be given to ACTRA Toronto Committee Chairs and active volunteers.

Registration deadline is Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 12 p.m. ET.

Members selected to attend as observers will be notified by email by 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

NOTE: Observers attend ACTRA Toronto Council meetings at the invitation of Council and agree to be bound by the instructions of the Chair.

YEAA Scripts Table Read (Peer)
2026-08-06 13:00 - 16:00 | ACTRA Toronto Main Office, 625 Church Street, Toronto, Ontario, M4Y2G1, Canada
The second YEAA Scripts table read will take place on Thursday, August 6th, 2026, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the ACTRA Toronto office (625 Church Street, Suite 200, Toronto)! We’re looking for YEAA ACTRA members who are interested in observing the table read and providing their feedback after the reading.
A pre-cast group of YEAA performers will read Peer, a pilot script written by WGC member, Josh Granovsky. Josh grew up in Toronto with the dreams of abandoning free healthcare to follow his passions. He is an Executive Story Editor on CTV/The CW’s “Sullivan’s Crossing” and co-wrote its Season 3 finale. He previously wrote material for the live touring show of Crave/Hulu’s “Letterkenny” and his short film “WYD?” screened at the National Screen Institute, TO Webfest, Canada Shorts Film Festival, and more. He graduated from USC’s Writing for Screen and Television MFA program, where he won the Jack Oakie Comedy Award. He was also selected for Out in Hollywood’s 2023 Out Loud List and received the Telefilm Canada New Voices Award.
Following the reading, participants and the audience will have the opportunity to discuss the script and provide feedback in a collaborative development environment.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Capacity is limited. Please RSVP below to watch the table read by 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, August 5th, 2026, to confirm your attendance.

Labour Day Parade 2026
2026-09-07 08:30 - 12:00 | Bank of Canada Building, 250 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 3E5, Canada
It’s August, which means Labour Day is nearly here!
This Labour Day, ACTRA Toronto is calling on the Government of Ontario to pass meaningful Status of the Artist legislation that guarantees professional artists sectoral bargaining, better protections, and stronger rights. This will deliver the security, protections, and working conditions essential to the sustainability of the creative economy.
Status of the Artist goes back to 1980, when UNESCO urged member states to guarantee artists real security: training, social security, fair income, mobility, freedom of expression, and the right to organize. But 46 years later, Ontario still hasn’t answered that call. Status means protection. So this Labour Day, March with us and let’s make our voices heard. We want Status of the Artist Now!
All ACTRA Toronto members are encouraged to join. Family and friends are welcome too. Detail below.

Date:
September 7 ,2026, 8:30 am
Location:
Our contingent is meeting in the Southbound lane at University Avenue and Queen Street, in front of the Bank of Canada Building (250 University Avenue) Keep an eye out for the ACTRA Toronto flags.

Marchers will receive a FREE Status of the Artist T-shirt (while supplies last). Marchers ALSO get FREE access to the CNE. Please note, CNE Wristbands are limited to a maximum of four (4) per ACTRA Toronto member for CNE entry for the member and their friends/family. ACTRA Toronto members must be present to pick up their wristbands in person before the parade starts. First come, first served, while supplies last. Wristbands will not be given out once the parade is underway.
Out of respect for the environment, bottled water will not be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring water in a reusable container.
