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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
