As ACTRA continues to move more of its services online, voting on the ratification of collective agreements and constitutional referenda will soon be conducted exclusively online. Why is this important? Your participation matters. Have your say on issues of importance, such as the ratification of ACTRA’s collective agreements and constitutional…

As part of our efforts to ensure all ACTRA Members are aware of the Member Census, ACTRA engaged a third-party text broadcast company to send a single text reminder to our Members on August 16 about the Census. As a result of a technical error by the third-party provider, some…

A nation-wide collaborative effort by the ACTRA National Women’s Committee, Reel Women Seen takes a comedic look at how women are underrepresented in all areas of screen-based media, most notably: as protagonists; behind the scenes in creative, writing and directorial roles; and in key technical roles.While telling the stories of…

“The key to opening doors to great performances is through accessibility.“Catherine Joell MacKinnon Tips for Auditioning Deaf Performers:1. Use a Sign Language Interpreter.2. Speak directly with the Deaf Actor, not the Interpreter.3. Treat the Interpreter as a professional.4. Watch the lighting: the Deaf Actor must see the Interpreter.5. Camera…

ACTRA National’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee produced this practical Tips Guide for Auditioning Deaf Performers. The guide is designed to help casting professionals audition deaf actors, eliminate barriers, and promote an inclusive work environment. Interpreting in the television, film and digital screen industry requires more than just knowledge of Sign…