On October 1, 2024 the Ontario minimum wage (and with it, the minimum hourly rate paid to additional Background Performers in Ontario) will increase to $17.20 an hour.
Multi-billion-dollar corporations have grown into the corporate behemoths we see today thanks to the hard work and vision of the global creative class. While these international conglomerates have profited off the work of creators, it’s the creative class that struggles to make ends meet. It’s time to recognize the contributions of the creative class by paying them what they’re worth.
The reality television series, Beast Games aka Project Greenlight, produced by: MB S1 On Inc., Blink49 Studios, and Green Light is a non-union Production. Click for more information.
ACTRA will begin bargaining a new Independent Production Agreement (IPA) later this year. Click to open our dedicated IPA Bargaining page where we will roll out IPA Bargaining resources, links and updates in the days ahead.
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is the latest disruptor in the screen-based industry. Click the image to visit our AI Resources Page.
Ontario Government continues to pay locking-out advertising agencies with taxpayer dollars while Ontario's unionized performers suffer
Creators’ Corner is a community of ACTRA Toronto members who want to sharpen skills, create short films, foster features, share their abilities with others and work on other aspects of filmmaking such as scoring, editing, shooting, and producing.
Click the graphic above to find out what ACTRA Toronto has planned for 2024-25.
The Permit Access Fund is intended to help reduce barriers and create a pathway for performers from historically underrepresented communities to work towards gaining access and full membership into the union. Find out more about how to apply.
The contracts between talent agents and clients are not collectively bargained. Consequently, neither ACTRA nor ACTRA Toronto have legal standing or jurisdiction in contract disputes between performers and their agents nor any direct leverage or policing powers over agencies. Click for more information.
Members are encouraged to use the IPA Audition Reporting Form below to alert ACTRA Toronto to problems or issues that arise at auditions.
Thanks to ACTRA Toronto’s Flexible Childcare Pilot Program, ACTRA members in good standing (Full, Apprentice, AABP), can now reserve childcare from The Summerhill Club at discounted rates. Click the image for more info!
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Click the image for a haystack-free list of places where you can find answers to some Frequently Asked Questions.
Click to find out what harassment is and how to report it.
Beginning September 24, 2024, Entertainment Partners is rolling out Multi-Factor Authentication across all their digital products (EP Residency, My EP, etc.) Click for more information
Covid-19 Best Practices
Specific tips for Performers on how to return to work safely and responsibly.
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The ACTRA Toronto office is now open to members and the public for in-person service on an appointment-only basis. To schedule an in-person appointment, please use the Staff Directory to find the email address of the appropriate staff member.
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Our office hours are Monday to Friday 9:00am to 4:30pm and we are located at 625 Church Street, Suite 200. Click the link below to view our staff directory.
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