News Release Archive

ACTRA Toronto hires Jenn Paul, Industry Relations Specialist: Anti-Black Racism, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Monday, November 30, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 30, 2020Toronto – ACTRA Toronto is pleased to announce the hiring of Jenn Paul (she/her) in the new role of Industry Relations Specialist: Anti-Black Racism, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.Ms. Paul comes to ACTRA Toronto with a variety of industry experience, including producing, distributing and marketing ACTRA productions.

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Amanda Parris and Jesse Griffiths Casting Inc. Recipients of 2022 Sandi Ross Awards

Thursday, February 16, 2023 News Release, Sandi Ross
TORONTO, ON (February 16, 2023) – Award-winning writer, producer and television/radio host Amanda Parris and Toronto-based entertainment agency Jesse Griffiths Casting Inc. will be celebrated Friday, February 17, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. ET at www.sandi...
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David Gale acclaimed as ACTRA Toronto President for second term

Friday, January 13, 2023 News Release
January 13, 2023 (Toronto, ON) – On Tuesday, January 10, 2023, David Gale was acclaimed by the ACTRA Toronto Council to serve as President for a second term. The President sits for a two-year term in accordance with the ACTRA Toronto By-laws. ...
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ACTRA Toronto’s outACTRAto Committee Announces Winner of 4th Queer Your Stories Short Film Competition

Wednesday, January 04, 2023 News Release, Uncategorized
Photo by Yes And Studio Toronto, January 4, 2023 – outACTRAto, the queer committee of ACTRA Toronto, proudly announces the winner of the fourth Queer Your Stories Short Film Competition. The competition is a partnership with the Ins...
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ACTRA Toronto Releases Report on Vocal Stress in Video Game Voiceover Survey

Thursday, August 04, 2022 News Release
August 4, 2022, Toronto — In June of 2021, 260 ACTRA members responded to a survey regarding vocal health and acting in video games. The survey is the first quantified survey regarding vocal health in the industry. The key findings are that vo...
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ACTRA Toronto hires Luisa Alvarez Restrepo, Manager: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

Tuesday, May 03, 2022 News Release
May 2, 2022, Toronto – ACTRA Toronto is pleased to announce the hiring of Luisa Alvarez Restrepo (she/her) in the role of Manager: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging. Ms. Alvarez Restrepo is a Colombian-Canadian film executive, progr...
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Winners: The 20th ACTRA Awards in Toronto

Sunday, March 06, 2022 Award Winners, Awards Gala, News Release
Toronto – March 6, 2022 – ACTRA Toronto is proud to announce the winners of the 20th ACTRA Awards in Toronto. Outstanding Performance – Gender Non-Conforming or Female Voice Angela Asher as Voice of God, Silver Cord Trailer (Space Mop) O...
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