Welcome to ACTRA
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.
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.
Take Action: Extend CERB
Send an E-mail and sign our Petition calling on the Government of Canada to take immediate action to extend the CERB for cultural sector workers beyond the current 16-week maximum period until such time as regular work opportunities return.
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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?
HAVEN Helpline
Available to members of ACTRA and the Directors Guild of Canada, HAVEN Helpline is a national, bilingual critical incident reporting line offering counselling and support services.
ACTRA Magazine: Winter 2020
Enjoy the Winter 2020 edition of ACTRA Magazine… Catch up on the latest ACTRA news, stories, accolades and advice from around your union!
