News Release Archive

Floyd Kane and Thunderbird Entertainment honoured with 2019 Sandi Ross Awards

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Wednesday, September 11th, 2019 Toronto, ON – Diggstown writer-producer Floyd Kane and Kim’s Convenience production company Thunderbird Entertainment were honoured at the fourth Sandi Ross Awards during TIFF yesterday evening. The recipients were fêted at an invitation-only cocktail party at Orchid Nightclub hosted by ACTRA Toronto’s Diversity Committee Co-Chairs Lisa Michelle Cornelius and Samora Smallwood. The…

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ACTRA Toronto Releases Best Practices for Working with Animals

Monday, July 24, 2023 News Release
Toronto, ON (July 24, 2023) – ACTRA Toronto is pleased to release its Best Practices for Working with Animals guide, designed to improve workplace safety on set. The Best Practices for Working with Animals guide was created to assist performer...
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ACTRA Toronto partners with Warner Bros. Discovery Access Canada to launch Permit Access Fund

Tuesday, June 13, 2023 News Release
TORONTO, ON (June 13, 2023) – ACTRA Toronto is proud to partner with Warner Bros. Discovery Access Canada to launch the Permit Access Fund with the goal of reducing barriers and creating a pathway for performers from historically underrepresented ...
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Winners of the 21st ACTRA Awards in Toronto

Wednesday, April 26, 2023 Award Winners, News Release
TORONTO, ON (April 26, 2023) – ACTRA Toronto is proud to announce the winners of the 21st ACTRA Awards in Toronto. Outstanding Performance – Gender Non-Conforming or Female Voice bahia watson as Misty in My Little Pony: Make Your Mark, “The Tradit...
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Angelica Lisk-Hann to receive ACTRA Toronto 2023 Award of Excellence

Thursday, April 20, 2023 Award of Excellence, News Release
Lisk-Hann first-ever ACTRA Stunt Performer/Coordinator to receive honour TORONTO, ON (April 20, 2023) – Award-winning Stunt Coordinator and Performer Angelica Lisk-Hann will be presented with ACTRA Toronto’s 2023 Award of Excellence at the 21st...
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ACTRA Toronto announces 21st ACTRA Awards in Toronto Outstanding Performance nominees and Stunt Award recipient

Monday, April 03, 2023 Award Nominees, News Release
TORONTO, ON (April 3, 2023) – 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 21st ACTRA Awards in Toronto will take place at an intimate, in-p...
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ACTRA Toronto announces 2023 Series Ensemble and Stunt Ensemble Award nominees

Tuesday, March 21, 2023 Award Nominees, News Release
TORONTO, ON (March 21, 2023) – ACTRA Toronto is pleased to announce the nominees for the Members’ Choice Series Ensemble Award, presented by AFBS, and the ACTRA Toronto Stunt Ensemble Award for the 21st annual ACTRA Awards in Toronto. Members’ Cho...
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