ACTRA Maritimes represents the interests of over 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
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.
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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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.
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.
