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Feb 14, 2025 - BCMPA Ratification Documents Tentative Memorandum of Agreement BCMPA FAQ A guide to the frequently asked questions regarding the TENTATIVE British Columbia...

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Mar 12, 2025 - ACTRA National’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Committee promotes the principles concerning the casting of People of Colour, Indigenous...

Feb 5, 2025 - At UBCP/ACTRA, our advocacy work is at the forefront of our mission, driven by a commitment to champion the rights and interests of our talented members. As...

Sep 2, 2025

Mar 19, 2024 - Why Work With Us? The Union of British Columbia Performers (UBCP/ACTRA) is an autonomous branch of ACTRA (Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio...

Mar 12, 2025 - ACTRA National presents an award in Los Angeles on behalf of all ACTRA Members in recognition of a member’s career achievements, and contribution to their...

Aug 28, 2025 - Bylaws UBCP/ACTRA BYLAWS Ratified January 5, 2024 ACTRA Constitution & By-Laws Other Documents KELLEHER DOCUMENT – 1996 Settlement Agreement – Amended...

Oct 6, 2025 - UBCP/ACTRA is an autonomous branch of ACTRA (Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists), the national organization of professional performers...

Sep 4, 2025 - ACTRA is the national union of over 28,000 professional performers working in recorded media in Canada, including film and television.

Jan 30, 2024 - From Real to Reel: Representation and Inclusion in Film and Television Produced in British Columbia UBCP/ACTRA partnered with the Geena Davis Institute on...

Aug 13, 2025 - You must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible to join the union.  Membership eligibility is achieved via “qualifying credits”. It...

Sep 23, 2025 - The UBCP/ACTRA Home Safe Program provides financial support for safe transportation from set to your home, or to a safe transit location, after dark, when...

Jun 26, 2025 - UBCP/ACTRA and ACTRA have negotiated some of the strongest collective agreements for performers in the world, covering film, TV, radio, digital media,...

Mar 12, 2025 - Welcome to the ACTRA National Brand Centre. Find our official logos, colours and style guide for official extrenal uses.

Oct 9, 2025 - At ACTRA, we’re proud to collaborate with advertisers and brands that recognize the strength and value ACTRA performers bring to every project. Great Ads...

Jun 18, 2021 - ACTRA (Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists) is committed to removing barriers to accommodate visitors to the ACTRA website. As such,...

May 22, 2025 - General ON-SET Learn more GENERAL RESOURCES Learn more HEALTH AND SAFETY Learn more UNDERSTANDING THE NEW BCMPA ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TERMS Learn more...

Oct 10, 2025 - PRESIDENTS MESSAGE Learn more UBCP/ACTRA Executive Board The Union is governed by an Executive Board consisting of four (4) Officers and eight (8) Directors....

Apr 12, 2024

Nov 7, 2025 - From low to big budget productions, ACTRA agreements fit every production. ACTRA’s national collective agreements and regional, specialized agreements cover...

Jul 4, 2025 - UBCP/ACTRA AWARDS visit our website Other Awards Lorena Gale Woman of Distinction Award Launched by the UBCP/ACTRA Women’s Committee, the “Lorena Gale...

Apr 16, 2025

Mar 2, 2020 - ACTRA Maritimes represents more than 600 of Canada’s 25,000 professional performers working in English-language recorded media in Canada. As an advocate for...

Sep 16, 2025 - ACTRA Performers’ Rights Society – Financial Statements

Oct 29, 2025 - Some broadcasters have separate agreements with ACTRA for productions produced by them in-house. CBC CTV TVOntario

Dec 3, 2025 - The best initiatives are driven by members. By getting to know the membership and listening to your experiences, we can better shape initiatives that support...

Mar 14, 2024 - HOW TO JOIN Learn more RESPONSIBILITIES OF MEMBERSHIP Learn more TALENT AGENTS Learn more RETIREMENT & HEALTH BENEFITS Learn more

Oct 29, 2025 - What to do if you are Injured If you become injured, it is crucial to seek medical attention & report your injury to the appropriate organization(s) as...

Mar 12, 2025 - In recent years, there has been a welcome push to cast productions with performers from underrepresented groups, including but not limited to performers living...

Dec 1, 2025 - ACTRA National is proud to be launching the ACTRA National Progress Pride Committee. The inaugural Committee meeting took place on Friday, May 26th, 2023....

May 22, 2025 - Deals and Discounts for ACTRA Members including links to retail and service discounts through Union Savings and other performance-based programs.

Jun 6, 2024 - The Union has an Ultra Low Budget (ULB) Program to meet any budget so that union members and producers can work together on low budget productions while...

Mar 12, 2025 - The first annual ACTRA Awards – the ‘Nellies’ – took place in 1972. The Nellies were presented annually until 1986 when they transferred to the Academy...

Apr 11, 2025 - MEMBER RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Learn more MEMBERSHIP FORMS Learn more MEMBER ONLINE SERVICES (MOS) Learn more RETIREMENT & HEALTH BENEFITS Learn more

May 30, 2025 - June 13, 2024 - Members of the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) and the board of the Association of Canadian Advertisers (ACA)...

Dec 3, 2025 - ACTRA’s National Council is the principal policy-making Council within the union. The National Council is responsible to the entire membership and has a...

Oct 29, 2025 - ACTRA’s Audio Code covers e-learning modules, in-house audio recordings, in-transit announcements, radio drama, narration and audio guides (for museums,...

Nov 26, 2025 - Marie Kelly is a lawyer with a history of representing workers’ rights within Canada’s labour movement. Kelly joined ACTRA as National Executive Director in

Sep 25, 2025 - UBCP/ACTRA has two types of established Committees: 1) Standing Committees: These are permanent bodies charged under the governing documents of the Union...

Apr 3, 2025 - Membership Application I have an Education Credit You may be granted an Education Credit if you received a degree or diploma in Acting from one of the...

Apr 25, 2024 - UBCP/ACTRA is responsible for the administration of use fees for film and television productions produced under UBCP/ACTRA collective agreements. Residual and...

Apr 10, 2025 - If you are engaging a performer from a specific community or wish to expand your knowledge of the unique challenges that people from historically marginalized...

Dec 14, 2021 - Understand scenes involving nudity, simulated sexual activity & intimacy under IPA and BCMPA with these Nudity Factsheet guides

Nov 4, 2025 - Work with Us Working at UBCP/ACTRA offers a unique and fulfilling opportunity to be a part of a dynamic and influential organization within the entertainment...

Mar 24, 2025 - MEMBER DUES DEADLINES:ANNUAL DUES – March 31, 202510% LATE FEE ADDED – APRIL 1, 2025MEMBERSHIP STATUS CHANGE – APRIL 30, 2025 Active Full Members...

Mar 18, 2025 - HAVEN Online is a national, bilingual resource hub and online reporting platform for incidents of inappropriate behaviour in the workplace. ACTRA is committed...

Mar 14, 2024 - SCHOLARSHIP FUND Learn more MEMBERS ADVANTAGE PROGRAM (MAP) Learn more SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER AND ADDICTION FUND Learn more HOME SAFE PROGRAM Learn more HEALTH...

Sep 25, 2025 - DNW – SPARKLAND PICTURES January 29, 2025 Wednesday, January 29, 2025 Attn: All Members and Talent Agents Please be advised that Sparkland Pictures is...

Aug 1, 2024 - News Releases UBCP/ACTRA CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: FEATURING MALIA BAKER March 11, 2024No Comments Read More » WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE...

Mar 12, 2025 - This resource was developed to help guide workers in the entertainment industry to ask the right questions about scenes involving nudity, intimacy, simulated...

Jun 19, 2025 - UBCP/ACTRA is an autonomous branch of ACTRA (Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists), the national organization of professional performers...

Dec 3, 2025 - The British Columbia Master Production Agreement (BCMPA) governs film and television production in British Columbia and the Yukon including, but not limited...