News Release Archive

Ontario ACTRA Census Highlights Performer Wage Gaps

Monday, January 28, 2019

For Immediate Release: Toronto, January 28, 2019 – A new census commissioned by ACTRA Toronto and ACTRA Ottawa with funding provided by Ontario Creates shows that the average earnings of Ontario ACTRA screen performers are not only substantially lower than Ontario workers in all industries, they are also significantly…

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Theresa Tova acclaimed for second term as ACTRA Toronto President

Wednesday, January 09, 2019

Attached and enclosed please find a press release from ACTRA Toronto.For Immediate ReleaseJanuary 9, 2019THERESA TOVA ACCLAIMED FOR A SECOND TERM AS ACTRA TORONTO PRESIDENTToronto, January 9, 2019 – At its January meeting, ACTRA Toronto’s governing council unanimously voted to elect incumbent President Theresa Tova to a second two-year term.

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Anthony Q. Farrell and Reelworld Film Festival and Screen Institute honoured as 8th annual Sandi Ross Award recipients

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 News Release, Sandi Ross
TORONTO, ON (September 11, 2024) – Anthony Q. Farrell and Reelworld Film Festival and Screen Institute were celebrated Monday, September 9, 2024, at It’s OK* Studios in Toronto as the 8th annual Sandi Ross Award recipients. During the presentatio...
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ACTRA Toronto launches the Asian Performers Showcase

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 News Release
The new Showcase joins the Black Performers Showcase as part of the union’s efforts to promote the diverse landscape of cultures and voices within ACTRA Toronto’s membership. TORONTO, ON (May 21, 2024) – ACTRA Toronto has launched the Asian Pe...
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ACTRA Toronto performers rally at Queen’s Park to ask the government for action to end the commercial lockout

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 News Release
TORONTO, ON (May 14, 2024) – ACTRA Toronto performers and allies attended Question Period in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario before heading outside for a rally yesterday afternoon at Queen’s Park to engage the Government of Ontario to assist ...
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Winners of the 22nd ACTRA Awards in Toronto

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 Award Winners, News Release
TORONTO, ON (April 22, 2024) – ACTRA Toronto is proud to announce the winners of the 22nd ACTRA Awards in Toronto. Outstanding Performance – Gender Non-Conforming or Female Voice Maria Nash as Pinecone in Pinecone & Pony, “The Sturdy St...
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ACTRA Toronto announces 22nd ACTRA Awards in Toronto Outstanding Performance nominees and Stunt Award recipient

Thursday, April 04, 2024 Award Nominees, News Release
TORONTO, ON (April 3, 2024) – ACTRA Toronto is pleased to announce the nominees for the Outstanding Performance on-camera and voice awards and the recipient of the Stunt Award. The 22nd ACTRA Awards in Toronto, proudly sponsored by AFBS, will tak...
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ACTRA Toronto announces 2024 Series Ensemble and Stunt Ensemble Award nominees

Thursday, March 07, 2024 Award Nominees, News Release
TORONTO, ON (March 7, 2024) – ACTRA Toronto is pleased to announce the nominees for the Members’ Choice Series Ensemble Award and the ACTRA Toronto Stunt Ensemble Award for the 22nd annual ACTRA Awards in Toronto. Members’ Choice Series Ensemb...
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