ACTRA Ottawa
170 - 2 Daly Ave K1N 6E2 Ottawa, ON, Canada

#ACTRA mourns the passing of member and legendary Canadian actor, Christopher Plummer. Condolences to his family, friends and legions of fans around the world. https://www.theglobeandmail.com//article-christopher-plum/

ATTN FILMMAKERS - OPPORTUNITY ALERT!! Fondation Fabienne Colas Foundation's #BeingBlackInCanada is BACK for 2021, and we're on the lookout for Canada's ne...xt group of talented emerging Black filmmakers in Montréal, Toronto, Halifax, Calgary, Vancouver & Ottawa! That's right - you have the opportunity to participate in a FREE intensive filmmaking program, where you will receive: Training on the artistic and business aspects of filmmaking Hands-on training and experience with professional equipment and software Mentorship from top industry professionals Guidance through the filmmaking process as you create a short documentary through the program The opportunity to premiere your doc at our prestigious partner Black film festivals in Montreal, Toronto, Halifax, Ottawa, Calgary, and Vancouver. Sound good to you?!? Follow this link to leave your name and email address to be notified once the application form is live www.BeingBlackInCanada.com ---------- Being Black In Canada is open to Black filmmakers 18 to 30 years old living in the major metropolitan areas of Montreal, Toronto, Halifax, Ottawa, Calgary, and Vancouver. Deadline to apply is March 30, 2021. The #FCF's Being Black In Canada program - Canada's largest incubator dedicated to Black Filmmakers - is presented by Netflix in collaboration with the National Bank and supported by Telefilm Canada and Canada Media Fund, with Canada Council for the Arts | Conseil des arts du Canada, Ontario Creates, SODEC, Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, YourAlberta (Government of Alberta), Calgary Arts Development, Calgary Economic Development, Toronto Arts Council, Conseil des arts de Montréal, Arts Nova Scotia and local partners. #Filmmaker #filmmaking #film #cinema #documentary #filmproject #callforapplications #callforentries #callforsubmissions #EtreNoirAuCanada #bbic #enac #Black #BlackFilm #BlackExcellence #Blackcinema #inclusion #Diversity #representationmatters #BBIC_ENAC

Watch our new PSA for HAVEN, a 24/7 helpline to report workplace incidents and access counselling for members of ACTRA, DGC and EQUITY. 1-855-201-7823. You can find more information on HAVEN services at https://www.actra.ca/haven/ Many thanks to our HAVEN sponsors AFBS and Telefilm Canada and to our valued partners ACTRA Toronto, DGC and EQUITY. Special thanks to Rebecca Applebaum, VP at ACTRA Toronto and ACTRA National Councillor, for her leadership on this PSA. https://fb.watch/3jV8ndyb68/

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Call your Member of Parliament and ask them to tell the Government of Canada to adhere to its original #CERB income eligibility rules and Stop the Clawback!. https://www.actra.ca/take-action/

Great FREE workshops from the AFC for industry professionals.

#ACTRA applauds the government’s new bill modernizing the Broadcasting Act as a first step towards levelling the playing field between traditional and online br...oadcasters. It is also an investment in our Canadian creators, including those from diverse communities. https://www.theglobeandmail.com//article-ottawa-says-broa/ #CdnTalent See more

Good tips for tax planning post CERB.

Peek behind the scenes at AFBS to see the work that goes into managing Members’ investments and check out the latest fund results in this edition of Your Money Matters afbs.ca/your-money-matters

Great cast, crew, locations and story! Ottawa area has it all as Lifetime shoots LGBTQ Christmas romance.