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,…
On December 5, 2025, ACTRA Toronto, along with other branches of ACTRA, sent a letter to various casting services inquiring about their A.I. terms of service. Read the full text of the letter below. December 5, 2025 To our colleagues at Casting Workbook, Actors Access, AHAB (Penguin Random House), ECW…
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…
The results are in, and ACTRA members have voted not to adopt the proposed amendment to Article 6 of the Constitution. While this means Article 6 will remain unchanged, the conversations sparked by this referendum have been important and necessary. Members across the union raised meaningful questions about governance, accountability,…
Dear Colleagues and Industry Partners, We have read with interest the recent open letter to President Trump, co-signed by SAG-AFTRA and other U.S. industry stakeholders, calling for enhanced federal support for domestic film and television production. It’s a well-crafted appeal which is no surprise given the…
Dear ACTRA Toronto Members, You may have seen recent headlines about a major announcement from U.S. President Donald Trump: his administration is proposing a 100% tariff on all films produced outside of the United States. The stated goal is to drive production back to American soil — but the international…
