News Release Archives - ACTRA Toronto

Friday, January 22, 2016

Please find attached and enclosed a press release from ACTRA Toronto FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, January 22, 2016 – ACTRA Toronto’s Act Your Age (AYA) Committee, which serves the union’s senior members, has released an advocacy video called Misconceptions starring the award-winning Kate Trotter, Art Hindle and stunt legend Dwayne…

Friday, January 08, 2016

[Editor’s Note: Department Title updated to reflect current ACTRA Toronto usage] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, January 8, 2016 – ACTRA Toronto is pleased to announce the appointment of Alistair Hepburn to the position of Director of Independent and Broadcast Production Film, Television and Digital Media at ACTRA Toronto.

Wednesday, January 06, 2016

ACTRA Toronto is delighted to announce the nominees for the 14th Annual ACTRA Awards in Toronto. The ACTRA Awards in Toronto will take place at The Carlu on Saturday, February 20, 2016.

ACTRA Toronto announces 24th ACTRA Awards in Toronto nominees, and Stunt Award and Lifetime membership recipients

Thursday, April 16, 2026 Award Nominees, News Release

TORONTO, ON (April 16, 2026) – ACTRA Toronto is pleased to announce the Outstanding Performance and Ensemble nominees, and Stunt Award and Lifetime membership recipients for the 24th ACTRA Awards in Toronto, proudly presented by AFBS and pr...

Nadine Bhabha to host 24th ACTRA Awards in Toronto

Wednesday, April 08, 2026 Award Nominees, News Release

TORONTO, ON (April 8, 2026) – Award-winning actor, producer, and writer Nadine Bhabha will host the 24th ACTRA Awards in Toronto, proudly presented by AFBS, which will take place d...

Rob Halpin named Executive Director of ACTRA Toronto

Tuesday, April 07, 2026 News Release

TORONTO, ON (April 7, 2026) – ACTRA Toronto is pleased to announce Rob Halpin has been appointed Executive Director, effective Monday, April 20, 2026. “On behalf of ACTRA Toronto, I am proud to welcome Rob Halpin as our new Ex...

Paul Sun-Hyung Lee to receive ACTRA Toronto 2026 Award of Excellence

Thursday, February 19, 2026 Award of Excellence, News Release

TORONTO, ON (February 19, 2026) – 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 cer...

ACTRA Toronto’s outACTRAto Committee Announces Tender Chosen as Winner of 7th Queer Your Stories Short Film Competition

Thursday, November 13, 2025 News Release

Toronto, ON (November 13, 2025) – 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, Can...

Ontario’s Diving Regulations Amended to Recognize the Screen Industry

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 News Release

Amendment reflects the realities of underwater filming and enhances safety for performers and crew TORONTO, ON (July 30, 2025) – ACTRA Toronto, in partnership with Ontario’s Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, is ...