Frequently Asked Questions
Questions:
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What is the difference between a Prepayment and an Advance?
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I saw a movie/TV show I was in. Am I entitled to any residuals?
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How do I change my information with ACTRA PRS?
4) I think I am missing a payment. What do I do?
5) I do not understand the deductions on my cheque
6) How do you figure out how to pay each performer?
7) Why does ACTRA PRS deduct a service charge?
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Why do I not always get my GST?
9) What happens when ACTRA PRS cannot collect reuse fees from the producer?
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What is the difference between a Prepayment and an Advance? |
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I recently saw a movie/TV show I was in. Am I entitled to any residuals? |
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Please contact our Sr. Claims Officers: |
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How do I change my information with ACTRA PRS? |
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Visit the "Have you moved" section of our site |
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I think I am missing a payment what do I do? |
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Contact Judy Land at jland@actra.ca or 416 489-1311 ext 5004 or |
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I do not understand the deductions on my cheque |
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How do you figure out how to pay each performer? |
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Why does ACTRA PRS deduct a service charge? |
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Why do I not always get my GST? |
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We collect GST from Canadian producers but other countries are not required to pay GST. |
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What happens when ACTRA PRS cannot collect reuse fees from the Producer? |
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The terms of the IPA allows PRS to pursue a Producer through the formal |