We were thrilled to host a panel at the recent @thehandeyesociety.bsky.social Super FESTival 2025, a celebration of videogame arts.

Voting in the 2025 ACTRA Toronto Council Election is now closed. We wish to thank all ACTRA Toronto Members who voted, ran for Council or participated in the Election process. Your voices are critical as our union continues to face the challenges of the industry, in solidarity.

⏳ FINAL HOUR TO VOTE in the ACTRA Toronto Council Election! ⏰️⁠ ⁠

Today we pause to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who served and those who continue to serve. Their stories remind us of the cost of peace and the responsibility we carry to uphold it.

🗳️ VOTE NOW: ACTRA Toronto Council Elections close at 5pm tomorrow! 🗳️

We would like to share with our Members about the upcoming Hinton Lectures, hosted by Professor Geoffrey Hinton, Nobel Laureate and lecturer Owain Evans, Berkeley AI Expert & Founder of Truthful AI.

ACTRA Toronto is proud to be a community partner for the 14th annual Breakthroughs Film Festival, taking place from November 21st to 23rd! #BFF25 is the only Canadian festival spotlighting short films by emerging women and gender non-conforming filmmakers.

🚨CONTEST ALERT!🚨 Elevation Pictures and The Taro Group are giving ACTRA Toronto Members five pairs of tickets to a screening of KEEPER, in theatres November 14th and starring ACTRA Toronto members Tatiana Maslany and Rossif Sutherland!

ACTRA Toronto is proud to be a community partner for the 14th annual Breakthroughs Film Festival, taking place from November 21st to 23rd! #BFF25 is the only Canadian festival spotlighting short films by emerging women and gender non-conforming filmmakers.

The 2025 ACTRA Toronto Council Election voting is now open. Watch this video that walks through the process of voting on the ElectionBuddy platform. Voting is open until 5pm on November 11th, 2025. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nc8...

ACTRA Toronto Members are in the spotlight at the 29th edition of the Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival! From November 5th to 15th, 2025, Reel Asian will showcase two ACTRA Toronto features and one short: FINCH & MIDLAND, THERE ARE NO WORDS and KARUPY.

Did you know that online voting for the 2025 ACTRA Toronto Council Election is open? The unique access key hyperlink was issued by ElectionBuddy on Friday, October 31st, at 9 a.m. and is your unique ballot for the 2025 ACTRA Toronto Council Election. Do not share this hyperlink with anyone.

Online voting for the 2025 ACTRA Toronto Council Election is now open! The unique access key hyperlink was issued by ElectionBuddy today, Friday, October 31st, at 9 a.m. and is your unique ballot for the 2025 ACTRA Toronto Council Election. Do not share this hyperlink with anyone.

We were pleased to have been a part of a panel at the recent Unify Deaf Film Festival (UDFF), a Deaf-led film festival in Toronto showcasing films by Deaf and hard-of-hearing filmmakers. ⁠

"Would ACTRA Consider Merging with SAG-AFTRA?" In this clip, Executive Director Alistair Hepburn shares why a merger with SAG-AFTRA could risk diminishing opportunities for Canadian performers and how production models are evolving in the post SAG-AFTRA strike era. youtube.com/shorts/dgFsc...

🆕 in ACTRA Toronto Performers Magazine: 2025 Stunt Ensemble Award-winning stunt coordinator John Stead sits down with actor, stunt performer and stunt coordinator Ruth Chiang in our latest STUNT STARS.

The Unify Deaf Film Festival (UDFF) is a Deaf-led film festival in Toronto showcasing films by Deaf and hard-of-hearing filmmakers. The festival also includes panels and workshops led by community experts, a gala award night & social events – all supporting Deaf arts & building community connection.

ACTRA Toronto members are in the spotlight at the 2025 Forest City Film Festival (FCFF) in London, Ontario! From October 24 to November 2, 2025, FCFF will showcase seven ACTRA Toronto feature films and seven short films across various genres.

It was so great to see Members out and engaged in the ACTRA Toronto Council Election process at this week's Meet & Greets! Many productive conversations were had with candidates on the critical issues facing our union. Thank you to all Members and candidates for participating this week.

Thanks to everyone who came out for our first all-candidate Meet & Greet for the upcoming ACTRA Toronto Council Election! It was great to see Members engaged in the Council Election process and meeting the candidates to speak about issues important to our union.⁠

Our first all-candidate Meet & Greet for the upcoming ACTRA Toronto Council Election is tonight! Come prepared with your questions before casting your vote in the Council Election.⁠

Following Canada Post's confirmation that operations will continue during the rotational strikes (with some limitations and delays), please find an update below on commercial cheque pickup.

ACTRA Toronto members are in the #ACTRAspotlight at the 25th Annual Reelworld Film Festival+Summit! In its 25th year, Reelworld continues to champion bold and inclusive storytelling.

Meet the Candidates who are running to represent you on ACTRA Toronto Council at an All-Candidate Meet & Greet! Come prepared with your questions before casting your vote in the upcoming ACTRA Toronto Council Election.

It was a great first day at Reelworld Summit 2025! ⁠ Some of the many informative & educational moments included the panel Empowering Actors: Strategies to Safeguard Your Career Amid the Rise of AI, moderated by Gail Haupert from ACTRA Toronto with ACTRA Toronto Member Cory Doran and Sam Posner.⁠

It's Council Election time and we'd like you to meet your 2025 ACTRA Toronto Council Candidates⁠! ⁠ Before casting your vote for up to 24 candidates, get to know them by reading their statements. Candidates’ statements and photos are not available on the voting site.⁠

The 2025 Reelworld Summit is quickly approaching on October 14th and 15th! The Summit will feature two days of panels, keynote speeches, industry discussions, fireside chats, pitch opportunities, awards presentations, and breakfast/luncheon networking.

ACTRA Toronto's office will be closed on Monday, October 13th for Thanksgiving. We hope you have a wonderful long weekend and Happy Thanksgiving!

ACTRA Toronto's Treasurer Talk is back on Wednesday, October 8th! To accommodate schedules, the Treasurer Talk will now begin at 4pm. You can participate two ways: 1️⃣ Join us on Zoom – Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 2️⃣ Join us on Instagram Live at www.instagram.com/actratoronto/

We're excited to bring our members the opportunity to attend the 2025 IFFSA (International Film Festival of South Asia) Film Summit taking place on October 11, 12, and 18 in Brampton! Enter now: airtable.com/app5G3x4NZOT...

AI is changing how stories are told, and who gets to tell them. From AI-generated "actors" to tools trained on creative work, Canadian artists and performers deserve a say in how AI is used.⁠ The federal government is asking for your input, and we want our Members to speak up!

Watch as Jay T Schramek explains the ACTRA Toronto Executive Committee: ✔️ The role of the Executive Committee (President, Vice Presidents, Treasurer, Past President) ✔️ How the Executive is chosen youtube.com/shorts/VlCMz...

Please read this important message from ACTRA Toronto. Be part of the conversation. Get informed and get involved.

Louisa Zhu, member of the 2025 ACTRA Toronto Election Committee (and former Councillor & Vice President), shares why the upcoming elections are so important for Members. youtube.com/shorts/8WB7q...

On Truth & Reconciliation Day, we must act on ongoing harms. Grassy Narrows still suffers from mercury contamination after 60 + years. Sign the petition for Mercury Justice you.leadnow.ca/petitions/me... #FreeGrassy #GrassyNarrows

Today is the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. Reflect, educate yourself, and explore the rich and diverse cultures, voices, experiences and stories of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.

Join us on Wednesday, October 8th at 2pm for a live conversation where ACTRA Toronto’s Treasurer Paul Constable will have Executive Director Alistair Hepburn tackle your toughest questions about finances, union dues, and the outlook for performer jobs in Ontario.

We had such a wonderful time at the recent Cinéfest Sudbury and Cinema Summit! ACTRA Toronto Members were celebrating their work, speaking at panels, networking and enjoying this great festival and conference in Sudbury.

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day, is approaching on September 30th. When choosing a vendor for purchasing your orange shirt, please choose an Indigenous artist and an Indigenous-owned business.

🚨TICKET GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🎟️ The Latin Forum is Listo Calisto's conference event to promote career development and racial equity in Canadian content and production for the Latin Community. The 2025 edition will take place on Wednesday, October 8th at Soluna Toronto.

Join AFBS for a New Member Virtual Orientation Session on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, from 2 to 3:00 p.m. where new members will have the opportunity to learn the basics about AFBS, including its Members’ Insurance Program and retirement savings plans; (CONT'D)

Your voice. Your vote. Your Council! ACTRA Toronto Election Committee member Pamela Estrada provides some important dates and information about the 2025 Council Election. Read our Election Guide now: actratoronto.com/council-elec... youtube.com/shorts/BNftB...

This fall, ACTRA Toronto members will elect a new Council. We are calling on builders, bridge makers, problem solvers, and straight shooters. If you care about decent work, fair pay and the dignity of Performers, now is the time to step forward. youtube.com/shorts/TGLoI...

“Indistinguishable from real humans,” proclaims HeyGen, an AI tool that creates avatars from photos and video. In this video Alistair Hepburn, Executive Director of ACTRA Toronto demonstrates this technology, which is frighteningly easy to access and use and proliferating more every day.

We had a wonderful time at the recent Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF) and Brampton International Nollywood Film Festival (BINFF)!

We had such an amazing time at T.O. Webfest this week! T.O. Webfest is a conference and festival dedicated to showcasing short form digital series and podcasts. The festival wrapped with a gala awards event, where ACTRA Toronto President Kate Ziegler presented the individual performance awards.

We're excited to share that two ACTRA Toronto productions were honoured at the #TIFF50 ⁠Awards today! Congratulations to FRANKENSTEIN, which was the First Runner-Up for the People's Choice Award, and THERE ARE NO WORDS, which was the Honourable Mention for the Best Canadian Feature Film Award.

ACTRA Toronto Performers shine at the finale of Midnight Madness at #TIFF50 with tonight's screening of DEAD LOVER!

ACTRA Toronto congratulates Sean Astin on being elected President and Michelle Hurd on being elected Secretary-Treasurer of SAG-AFTRA.

ACTRA Toronto Members are in the spotlight at the 2025 Cinéfest Sudbury! From September 13 to 21, 2025, Cinéfest Sudbury will showcase 11 ACTRA Toronto feature films across various genres.