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Independent Production Agreement

The Independent Production Agreement (IPA) covers the engagement of performers in all film, television and digital media production in Canada (except in British Columbia, which operates under a separate collective agreement negotiated by ACTRA’s local, UBCP/ACTRA). The user-friendly IPA is a searchable agreement.

IPA
2019 – 2021 IPA
2019-2021 Memorandum of Agreement
2019-2021 Independent Production Rates
Canadian Independent Production Incentive Program (CIPIP)
ACTRA Policy on Riders
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Animation Contract
Audition Sign-in Sheet
Performer Contract
Performer Work Report
Remittance Statement
Security Agreement
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Appointment and Consent of Chaperon and Emergency Medical Authorization
Declaration of Parent in the Engagement of Minors
Declaration Regarding Selections of the 25% Advance Option
Performer Time Sheet – Dubbing
Statutory Declaration for Casting Directors
Upgrade Request Form
Weekly Report of Minors Trust Deductions
Security Forms
Alternate Guarantee Letters
Alternate Guarantee Letter Distribution only
Distribution Guarantee
Distributors Assumption Agreement
Non-Approved Distributor’s Assumption Agreement
Production Guarantee
Purchaser’s Assumption Agreement
What is the Independent Production Agreement Please contact an ACTRA branch representative if you have any questions.
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