ACTRA Montreal represents 3,831 of Canada’s 30,000 professional performers working in English-language recorded media in Canada. As an advocate for Canadian culture since 1943, ACTRA is a member-driven union that continues to secure rights and respect for the work of professional performers.
Welcome to ACTRA Montreal
What's Shooting
When you’re part of ACTRA you’re part of the strongest full-service cultural union in Canada. Check out what’s shooting in our neck of the woods. From rural town locations, to cityscapes, lakes, purpose built studios, mo-cap studios and more, ACTRA Agreements fit every budget.
ACTHuman
Artificial Intelligence Information Hub
Artificial Intelligence and the threats its unchecked use poses to the cultural industry and society represent one of the biggest issues ACTRA members face today and will likely continue to do so for years to come. ACTRA remains strong in its calls for action from both the production industry and the highest levels of the Canadian government. As this issue continues to evolve rapidly, bookmark this page to find all of ACTRA’s work on the AI file in one place.
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Report a Non-Union Shoot
Protecting ACTRA’s jurisdiction in Montreal and across Canada is a vital process for defending Members’ livelihoods. Thanks to anonymous reporting – like yours – we can better protect our jurisdiction and preserve the performers rights we have negotiated over the years.
Anonymous on set reporting
Protecting performers' rights at the workplace is important. Thanks to anonymous reporting – like yours – we are informed of issues as they occur. Remaining anonymous is an option - it is preferable to leave your contact info so we can follow up with you - we will never move forward with a claim without your consent!
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LOCAL NEWS
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ACTRA NATIONAL
For information on everything from membership to ACTRA’s world-class collective agreements, please visit the ACTRA National website.
AGREEMENTS
ACTRA has negotiated some of the strongest collective agreements for performers in the world covering film, TV, radio, digital media, videogame and commercial production.
AFBS
AFBS provides a range of health and dental benefits and financial services exclusive for self-employed Canadian artists.
President's Message
Dear ACTRA Montreal members,
The English Audio-Visual industry contributes over $1 Billion a year to Quebec’s economy and supports thousands of talented artists, technicians and creative professionals – not to mention the economic boon to Montreal and the regions. Yet our sector continues to face significant challenges, including reduced investment in video games and VFX, increasing competition from other Canadian provinces and international markets who offer more attractive production incentives, as well as strict language laws that have unnecessarily scared off many American Productions.
These challenges affect all of us. English-Language productions are an essential part of Quebec’s cultural identity and creative economy, and they provide opportunities that benefit artists and crews across both English and French communities. Many professionals work seamlessly between both sectors, and a thriving industry strengthens the province as a whole. Protecting and investing in all of Quebec’s creative talent means recognizing that every story, every artist, and every production contributes to our shared success.
CHROMA: issue 02
Our Union. Our Stories
Inside issue 02:
- Anna Lambe is discovering what she really wants from life… while navigating the challenges of creating an international hit series – in her words. Exclusively to CHROMA.
- ACTRA goes on a wild ride with the legendary Kim Coates about the craft, characters, Canadian cookies, and much, much more.
- The new feature, Best Take kicks off with Andrew Phung describing the best day of his career… so far.
- ACTRA National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator Marie Kelly questions why foreign streamers are getting a free ride in Canada - and why the government need to act now.
