ACTRA Alberta represents the interests of almost 1,321 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.
Welcome to ACTRA Alberta
Lockout of ACTRA performers by some advertising agencies
For months, some advertising agencies have locked-out ACTRA performers who make commercials. Our performances made award-winning ads that got results—just as we’ve done for more than 60 years under a collective agreement these agencies tried to kill. But we’re fighting back and the agencies are feeling they’ve acted on bad advice.
What's shooting in Alberta
Alberta’s film, television and digital media industry supports rural economic development, promotes tourism, employs thousands of Albertans and brings diversity to Alberta’s economy.
Quick Links
TALENT AGENTS
Be sure to review these tips before choosing a talent agent to represent your needs as a professional performer and check out our handy list of local contacts.
WORKSHOPS
Learn more about upcoming training sessions available exclusively for professional performers in Alberta.
CASTING DIRECTORS
Find out more about the role of the casting director plus a list of local contacts.
FIND A PERFORMER
ACTRAonline.ca is ACTRA’s database of professional performers. Find a professional ACTRA performer today and watch the most talented artists in Canada bring your creative ideas to life!
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: Winter/Spring 2024
Enjoy the Winter/Spring 2024 edition of ACTRA Magazine with stories on the rising threat of artificial intelligence and an exclusive Q&A with ACTRA National Woman of the Year Jennifer Podemski.
