ACTRA Maritimes represents the interests of almost 900 members and is one of the nine branches of ACTRA, the national union of over 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 Maritimes
President's Message
Welcome to the ACTRA Maritimes website! ACTRA Maritimes is the local branch of the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA), the national union of professional performers working in recorded media in Canada. ACTRA represents the interests of over 30,000 members across the country – the foundation of Canada’s highly acclaimed professional performing community. ACTRA Maritimes represents the interests of almost 900 members across the three provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. Our talented members work in all areas of recorded media and are the backbone of our thriving professional film and television industry. On our website, you will find information on who we are, what we do, what’s going on, and details on our industry both here in the Maritimes and across Canada.
United We Bargain
ACTRA is ready to bargain a new Independent Production Agreement (IPA) later this year. Visit the ACTRA IPA bargaining resources pages for information and updates.
What's filming in the Maritimes
With breathtaking landscapes, miles of unspoiled coastline, urban sophistication and small town ambiance, the Maritimes is an ideal location for film and television production.
Quick Links
LOCAL NEWS
Find out about what’s going on in your union! And for more information follow ACTRA Maritimes on Facebook.
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.
HAVEN Online
Available to members of ACTRA, the Directors Guild of Canada and Canadian Actors' Equity Association, HAVEN Online allows performers to confidentially or anonymously report inappropriate behaviour and harassment in the workplace to their union/guild.
ACTRA Magazine: Fall 2024
Enjoy the Fall issue of ACTRA Magazine which features an exclusive bargaining Q&A with National President Eleanor Noble, along with stories on why the potential threats of artificial intelligence must be taken seriously, the big win for child performers in B.C., much more.
