ACTRA represents over 27,000 professional performers across Canada working in the English-language recorded media sector. Our members help bring Canadian stories to life in film, television and digital media.
Welcome to ACTRA
COVID-19 Updates
In this challenging and unprecedented time, it is important that our ACTRA family takes care of each other. This is why we created a dedicated webpage with COVID-19 updates for our members, including information on financial and well-being support resources.
Protect Canadian stories and storytellers
Canadian storytelling is in danger if we do not ensure the Broadcasting Act includes the necessary amendments to help strengthen our system. Please take action now.
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AGREEMENTS
ACTRA has negotiated some of the strongest collective agreements for performers in the world covering film, TV, radio, digital media, animation, voice, videogame and commercial production.
ACTRA PRS
ACTRA Performers’ Rights Society (PRS) is the arm of ACTRA that collects and disburses use fees, royalties, residuals and all other forms of compensation or remuneration that performers may be entitled to as a result of their work.
DEALS & DISCOUNTS
ACTRA members in good standing are eligible to receive various deals and discounts from a variety of retailers and services from across Canada.
COST ESTIMATOR
Interested in hiring a Professional ACTRA Performer for your commercial production but don’t know how much it will cost?
2021 Woman of the Year: Andrea Menard
Canadian Performers are shining a spotlight on Andrea Menard by naming her ACTRA National’s 2021 Woman of the Year.
ACTRA stands in solidarity with the Black community
We call for action to end the systemic racism, oppression, violence and discrimination against our Black sisters and brothers that exists here in Canada and around the world. ACTRA is proud to represent Canadian performers and will continue to advocate for equality for our Black performers.
