Let's make sure we celebrate all the amazing Canadian performances at next year's Awards - so submit now!

Submit for the 2026 ACTRA Awards in Toronto: actratoronto.com/actra-awards...

We also wish to welcome The Honourable Marc Miller to the role, and look forward to working with Minister Miller to ensure the continued success of Canada's creative industries!

ACTRA Toronto's Gail Haupert moderated the panel Behind The Scenes – Centering Wellness in Screen-Based Work (sponsored by AFBS) featuring panelists Sonya Ballantyne, Aisha Evelyna and Nadine Valcin. We appreciated being a part of this important conversation!

From November 21st to 23rd, 2025, BFF will showcase four ACTRA Toronto shorts, including ALICE IS FINE, I'LL TRY TO EXPLAIN IT, UNDER THE KASAYA and MAWTINI (MY HOMELAND).

Read our preview in ACTRA Toronto Performers Magazine: performersmagazine.com/spotlight-20...

The Sandi Ross Awards celebrate an individual and a company who is taking strides to promote diversity and inclusion on-screen and behind the camera.

Submit a nomination and learn more about Sandi Ross and the Sandi Ross Awards: airtable.com/appqn9PC2UTL...

Complete this form now to enter the giveaway: airtable.com/app5G3x4NZOT...

This giveaway is open to all ACTRA Toronto Members (AABP, Apprentice, Full) in good standing.

But hurry, the giveaway will close on Tuesday, November 18th at 12pm ET!

Through panels, workshops, and networking events, the EPIC Symposium creates space to connect, collaborate, and lead the charge toward a more inclusive industry.

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This unique gathering, inspired by the Creative Producers Think Tank, is designed to spark thought-provoking conversations and affect ongoing change within the film and documentary producing landscape.

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The event is organized by DOC Institute in collaboration with the Black Screen Office, Canadian Independent Screen Fund for BPOC Creators, OYA Black Arts Coalition, and the Racial Equity Media Collective.

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Taking place from November 25th to 27th at the CBC building, the EPIC Symposium is an innovative, three-day event bringing together equity-driven organizations that champion diverse voices in the documentary and filmmaking communities.

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Read the Election Report and to meet the Councillors Elect who will be your representatives for the 2026-2027 Council term: actratoronto.com/council-elec...

ACTRA Toronto Members Adolyn Dar, Elana Dunkelman, Mercedes Morris and Myles Dobson (moderator) spoke on the panel about working with union performers to bring characters to life in indie video games.

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Election results will be posted on the ACTRA Toronto website on or about November 15th, 2025.