ACTRA Toronto

Although Toronto will be entering a new phase of restrictions as of Monday, film and TV productions will be able to continue as-is. Let's all continue to be safe on set and follow all health and safety protocols. Head here for details on the new restrictions framework: https://www.ontario.ca//covid-19-response-framework-keepin

It was amazing to once again shine our #ACTRAspotlight on some talented performers and compelling films at this year's Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival! Tickets are no longer available to purchase, but if you had one you can keep watching until 11:59pm tonight. Already looking forward to next year!

Tonight is your last chance to buy tickets for Reel Asian (although you can watch until Nov. 19th) so don't miss Super Zee, featuring ACTRA Toronto members including Sedina Fiati, Christina Song, Kevan Case, Farah Merani and stunt coordinator Angelica Lisk-Hann! Get your ticket now: https://www.reelasian.com/festival-events/super-zee/ #ACTRAspotlight

Today we shine our #ACTRAspotlight on Lola's Wake, a short film at Reel Asian featuring ACTRA Toronto members including Chelsea Muirhead, Sienna Pesino and Belinda Corpuz. Ticket sales end at 11:59pm tonight, but you can still watch through the 19th! Get your ticket now: https://www.reelasian.com/festival-events/lolas-wake/

Ontario Creates has released another video in their Ready to Roll campaign, and this one features ACTRA Toronto member Paul Sun-Hyung Lee! In this one Paul talks about many of the amazing films, TV shows and video games that are produced in Ontario. We are so happy to be a part of this successful industry, and we are very much Ready to Roll!

The Reel Asian Film Festival continues this week, and today we're shining our #ACTRAspotlight on But You're Not Black, a documentary short directed by ACTRA Toronto member Danielle Ayow! Get your ticket and watch until November 19th: https://www.reelasian.com/festival-eve/but-youre-not-black/

Today's #ACTRAspotlight shines on SUPER ZEE, a short film at #InsideOut30 where a queer Black superhero swoops in to save her woman crush from the microaggressions at the office. This film features Sedina Fiati, Christina Song, Farah Merani, Kevan Case and stunt coordinator Angelica Lisk-Hann, and is directed by Nathalie Younglai. Catch it online at Inside Out as part of the Call Me Maybe programme! Get your tickets: https://insideout.ca/toronto-films/shorts-call-me-maybe/

Did you catch STARDUST at #InsideOut30? We're excited for this film which explores the origin story of David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust and features an all-star cast of ACTRA Toronto performers including Derek Moran, Aaron Poole, Monica Parker, Jeremy Legat, Julian Richings, Richard Clarkin, James Cade and Paulino Nunes. Be sure to check this one out! #ACTRAspotlight

Today's #ACTRAspotlight shines on #ReceiverFilm, a psychological horror film that is having its world premiere at #ReelAsian24! Starring ACTRA Toronto members including Tahirih Vejdani, David Tompa, Mina James, Julia Chantrey and Tasha Lawrence, we can't wait to check this one out! Get your ticket and watch until November 19th: https://www.reelasian.com/festival-events/film-frenzy/

We're thrilled to shine our #ACTRAspotlight on JUMP, DARLING, screening tonight at 8pm at the Inside Out RBC Lakeside Drive-In! Don't miss this family drama featuring an incredible cast of ACTRA Toronto performers. Get your tickets now: https://insideout.ca/toron/jump-darling-drive-in-screening/

We are extremely proud to be a sponsor of #InsideOut30, Canada's largest LGBTQ+ film festival, which begins today and runs online until Oct. 11th. Stay tuned as we shine our #ACTRAspotlight on some wonderful films featuring ACTRA Toronto performers! Get your tickets now: https://insideout.ca/festival/

An important message from our President Theresa Tova. Give it a read below.

How fun is this! Today we're enjoying a lively and informative panel on animation and voice performance with ACTRA Toronto Voice Committee Chair Cory Doran alongside panelists Deven Mack, Ana Sani, Stephany Seki and Nicole Stamp! #ACTRAspotlight

We've got a new episode of ACTRA Toronto@Work! Join host David Gale as he chats with Samora Smallwood, Robert Ifedi, Jamaal Grant and Reid Janisse about their recent work on commercial sets under COVID protocols. Plus, hear tips for Zoom auditions; changes to wardrobe, hair, makeup and food; and the joys of reconnecting with fellow performers as some auditions are in-person again! Watch now: https://www.actratorontoperformers.com/watch-actratorontow/

We are nearly speechless at the night Schitt's Creek has had at the #Emmys tonight, including acting wins for Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Daniel Levy and Annie Murphy, writing & directing wins for Daniel Levy and Outstanding Comedy Series! WOW! #ACTRAspotlight

Today's the last day of #TIFF20, and even though we weren't able to see each other in person this year, we were able to see many wonderful Canadian performers and films on screen this year. We won't soon forget #TIFF20, and we look forward to shining our #ACTRAspotlight on many more Canadian stories and storytellers in the future!

New on ACTRA Toronto Performers Online: our first #TIFF20 Conversation, where we had the pleasure of speaking with Noah Reid! Noah stars alongside Bahia Watson and Maxwell McCabe-Lokos in THE ARCHIVISTS, a short film which recently had its premiere at #TIFF20. Read about Noah's experiences in the film, his passion for music, and more: https://www.actratorontoperformers.com/tiff20-conversation/

We're thrilled to shine our #ACTRAspotlight on two short films both premiering tonight at #TIFF20! SUCCOR is directed by ACTRA Toronto member Hannah Cheesman and features members Michaela Kurminsky, Farhang Ghajar, Ishan Davé and Erik Buckland. SINKING SHIP features Masa Tani, Edsson Morales, Pip Dwyer, Madeleine Claude, Herschel Andoh and Lawrence Black. They both are screening as a part of Short Cuts Programme 05 - hit the link in our profile for more info!

Today our #ACTRAspotlight shines on the highly anticipated TRICKSTER, premiering this afternoon at #TIFF20! The second film at this year's TIFF directed by ACTRA Toronto member Michelle Latimer, TRICKSTER stars members Craig Lauzon, Anna Lambe, Gail Maurice and Kirsten Johnson. Don't miss this one! More info and screening details: https://www.tiff.net/events/trickster

Our #TIFF20 #ACTRAspotlight continues to shine today on EVERY DAY'S LIKE THIS, a short film with "an exquisite cast" according to TIFF. We totally agree! This film features members Daniel Joshua Kash, Francis Melling and Krystina Bojanowski - catch it tonight at 6pm as part of Short Cuts Programme 04. More info: https://www.tiff.net/events/short-cuts-2020-programme-4

Don't miss THE ARCHIVISTS, a compelling new short film at #TIFF20 described as a "dystopian musical" featuring Noah Reid, Bahia Watson, Maxwell McCabe-Lokos, and stunt performer Duncan McLeod! Catch it as part of Short Cuts Programme 03 tonight at 6pm! More info: https://www.tiff.net/events/short-cuts-2020-programme-3

We're thrilled to shine our #ACTRAspotlight again today, on the #TIFF20 premiere of AKILLA'S ESCAPE. This film features an incredible cast of ACTRA Toronto members, including Thamela Mpumlwana, Brandon McKnight, Colm Feore, Donisha Prendergast, Cassius Creightney, Shomari Downer, Ronnie Rowe, Olunike Adeliyi, Theresa Tova and Brandon Oakes. Don't miss this one: https://www.tiff.net/events/akillas-escape

It's a big day at #TIFF20! Our first #ACTRAspotlight shines on this afternoon's premiere of INCONVENIENT INDIAN, directed by ACTRA Toronto member Michelle Latimer and featuring member Gail Maurice. Named by TIFF as "one of the most essential films at this year’s Festival", don't miss this one. More info and screening details: https://www.tiff.net/events/inconvenient-indian

Today our first #TIFF20 #ACTRAspotlight shines on FALLING, featuring members Hannah Gross, Gabby Velis, Grady McKenzie, Bracken Burns, Ella Farlinger & Alicia Turner. It premieres at 4:30pm today at TIFF with many ways to watch during the festival: https://tiff.net/events/falling

Introducing ACTRA Toronto@Work! Join host David Gale as he chats with Aidan Devine, Rainbow Sun Francks, Tony Nappo, and Laura Vandervoort about being back on set during COVID-19. Watch now on ACTRA Toronto Performers Online: https://www.actratorontoperformers.com/watch-actratorontow/

#TIFF20 starts tomorrow! We're thrilled to shine our #ACTRAspotlight on the many great films featuring ACTRA Toronto performers that are screening. Get ready for TIFF and read our festival preview, now on ACTRA Toronto Performers Online: https://www.actratorontoperformers.com/actraspotlight-on-t/

It's festival season! We're excited to shine our #ACTRAspotlight today on Shoegazer, created through the Toronto ACTRA Women's Committee Short Film Creation Lab and written by and starring Aisha Evelyna, produced by Rachel Cairns, directed by Isa Benn, and executive produced by Joanna Swan. We're so proud to see that alongside numerous festival appearances so far, it is screening this month at Caribbean Tales and the Edmonton International Film Festival!

Happy Labour Day! As we aren't marching today, be sure to watch a special message from our President Theresa Tova on ACTRA Toronto's ongoing work during COVID-19, as part of the Toronto & York Region Labour Council Virtual Parade video. Watch now (Tova's segment at 7:24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPSMMNRrh4s

Unfortunately we won't be marching this Labour Day, but our commitment to unity and solidarity is as strong as ever! Tune in on Sunday at 2pm for Toronto & York Region Labour Council's Virtual Parade to celebrate and support our workers together.