Welcome to ACTRA Manitoba

ACTRA Manitoba represents the interests of over a 1000 Full, Apprentice and Additional Background members. It is one of the nine branches of ACTRA, Canada’s national union of over 30,000 professional performers working in English-language recorded media.

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President's Message

President Kalyn Bomback writes about the Awards Gala on Nov. 7th at the CMHR, her networking at various film festivals including TIFF and GIFF, and her attendance at the ACTRA National Executive Summit to discuss Dues and what Union Membership means for you.

Member Bulletins

Visit the 'Bulletins' page to stay up-to-date on events and issues that matter to ACTRA Manitoba performers. Also be sure to follow ACTRA Manitoba and ACTRA National socials on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook!

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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What’s filming in Manitoba

Manitoba’s talented performers and crew, as well as a strong Film and Television Tax Credit, make it an ideal location for film, television and digital media production.

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.
CHROMA is a must-read for OUR union and the home of OUR stories. Available in digital now in English or French.