The userfriendly nca is a searchable agreement and the actraonline commercial cost estimator makes it easy to get an estimate of how much it would cost to hire professional actra performers for your next. Film production agreement checklist entertainment lawyer. Jan 08, 2007 canadian producers, frustrated by actra rebuffing its latest new media compensation proposals this weekend, blamed the performers for the lack of a new independent production agreement. Actra toronto is the largest organization within actra, representing over 15,000 of canadas professional performers working in. Paul sunhyung lee shares his thoughts about canada on the occasion of canada 150. Form 18 retirement savings plan registration member. But actra toronto cried foul that the more than 500 background performers.
The following checklist will help you with you film production and making sure all documents, forms, releases and synopsiss are in order see our article on funding your production for more information on ensuring you are structuring your film production in a way to optimize tax cr. Actra, producers groups fail to reach deal, heading. Actra performers rights society is a company from toronto on canada. Toronto film school, we pride ourselves on our ability to assist these young minds in aligning their career aspirations with their immense creative talents.
Actra in french translation and definition actra, englishfrench dictionary online. Jun 29, 2017 paul sunhyung lee shares his thoughts about canada on the occasion of canada 150. Welcome to actra toronto s quick tips reference guide for the national commercial agreement. Find out what works well at actra toronto performers from the people who know best.
Please visit the toronto indie production program tip section for more information on tip eligibility and requirements. We encourage you to call andor email us with any questions. This fund was created to continue johns generosity and support of maritime film artists. After four years of lobbying the government of canada, as well as meeting with airline councils, the canadian transport agency, minister of transport, the honorable marc garneau, and his staff at transport canada, i am pleased to share the news that, as part of the new passenger bill of rights within the canadian transportation act, we now have language in canada with regard to. View and edit your personal member information, view your work history, view your prs use fees, access the member helpdeskfor actra toronto members.
Yeaa is hosting a canadian screen awards industry brunchon saturday march 8, 2014 from 11am 12. Accessibility ontario, 3rd floor 585 dundas street east. Actra is composed of professional actors, models video only, singers, stunt performers, and other television and radio performers. The national commercial agreement nca covers the engagement of performers in all commercial productions including television, radio and digital in.
Actra congratulates steven guilbeault on his appointment as new canadian heritage minister, november 20th, 2019 toronto, on canadian performers are welcoming steven guilbeault to his new role as minister of canadian heritage. Two of its most important responsibilities are to negotiate and enforce agreements and to safeguard the professionalism of canadian performers. Section 1 contributor information form 18 retirement savings plan registration member afbs. Canadian actors to get paid more for digital work in new agreement. Please visit the student production section to see if your school has an agreement with actra and to obtain forms. Actra toronto education the member education portal for. It is the performers responsibility to mail in the actra copy. National commercial agreement 2017 2020 rates contd. The agreement of purchase and sale is the document that is used to state the buyers desire to purchase the property, and to negotiate the terms of the sale.
Mar 17, 2015 actra s new national commercial agreement which is now in force and is not set to expire until june 30, 2017 includes important amendments to its previous version, as outlined in the memorandum. Actra, producers groups fail to reach deal, heading to court a final effort to end a strike involving 21,000 film, television and radio workers in canada has failed and now the dispute is heading. This session is required for all new actra additional background. Yeaa unites young talent in torontos screenbased entertainment industry. Another factor that might be affecting labour costs is the increase in foreign location shooting. Actras principal function is the negotiation, administration and enforcement of collective agreements on behalf of professional performers in the recorded media. Selma kaasinen, jen martin, antti mikkonen lorraine webster. Yannick bisson named actra torontos 2017 award of excellence.
The national commercial agreement nca covers the engagement of performers in all commercial productions including television, radio and digital in canada. Actra has negotiated some of the strongest collective agreements for. The following should provide an easy to follow guide and a basic understanding of the nca when producing commercials in toronto using performers. Actra agreement if the commercial is made in toronto or other primarily. Tv, radio, digital media, animation, voice, videogame and commercial production. National commercial agreement of 2011 made and entered into in the city of new york, state of new 2011, by and between the directors guild of america, inc.
Actra, producers trade contract proposals hollywood reporter. National commercial agreement between the joint broadcast committee of the institute of communication agencies and the association of canadian advertisers and actra term of agreement. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film. The parties agree that actra includes national and actra performers rights society and branches or local unions including those. Actra represents the interests of over 25,000 members across the country the foundation of canadas highly acclaimed professional performing community. See our article on funding your production for more information on ensuring you are structuring your film production in a way to optimize tax credits film production company information. The following is a brief tutorial of the actra toronto website and how easy it is to navigate. This agreement york dated as of december 1, 1 directors guild of america, inc. The alliance of canadian cinema, television and radio artists actra is a canadian labour union representing performers in englishlanguage media. Actras new national commercial agreement which is now in force and is not set to expire until june 30, 2017 includes important amendments to its. This is a secure member only area which allows you to keep your important contact, agent information up to date with your local branch and on the national sites. Actras role in labour negotiations the evolving role of talent unions impact of the independent production agreement ipa, national commercial agreement and ubcps master agreement actra negotiating processes and lessons learned to date 10. Toronto, ontario, m4y 2g1 brian topp, executive director commercial agreement interpretations judy barefoot, director, tel.
Nestled in the heart of canadas creative industry, toronto film school embodies the creative spirit of toronto. For security and to protect your privacy, you will be required to provide your full name, membership id and credit card information each time you sign in to make a payment. Under rule 21 of the actra constitution, the committee has power to coopt members to various coordinating roles. Every actra union member in good standing is eligible to work under an ipa and an nca. Watch this space and our facebook page for details about films to be screened and. Actra report to the fia north americaenglishspeaking. Get the inside scoop on jobs, salaries, top office locations, and ceo insights. National commercial agreement rates ratification actra. Treasurers report for the fiscal year ended february 28, 2019, october 21st, 2019 a brief overview of the. Every year, actra branches across the country present the actra awards, some of which are handed out for performances, while others are given for unionactivism and contributions to the industry. Dec 01, 2016 actra toronto is the largest organization within actra, representing more than 15,000 of canadas 22,000 professional performers working in recorded media. It has 25,000 members working in film, television, radio and all other recorded media the organization negotiates, safeguards, and promotes the professional rights of its members. Actra s principal function is the negotiation, administration and enforcement of collective agreements on behalf of professional performers in the recorded media.
Actra toronto labor union a union of over 15,000 professional film, video and new media performers. Under rule 21 of the actra constitution, the committee has power to coopt members. Well send you a pdf file of interactra and youll help. Actra is the professional organization for performers who work in canadas film, television and commercial productions. Uncover why actra toronto performers is the best company for you. Welcome to actra torontos national commercial agreement nca page.
All of this information is available on the afbs website, but here are your essential goto resources. Actra toronto is the largest branch of actra the alliance of canadian cinema, television and radio artists. Actra toronto is thrilled to celebrate a great canadian star from a canadian production success story as we join in celebrating canadas 150 th birthday. Canadian producers, frustrated by actra rebuffing its latest new media compensation proposals this weekend, blamed the performers for the lack of a new independent production agreement. Actra performers rights society is governed under the canada notforprofit corporations act 20141124. National commercial agreement ratified by stephen waddell. Television and radio artists commercial agreement the government advertising committee. There is an information package from actra toronto s agents issues working group entitled a good deal for you. Our 10 national collective agreements and regional, specialized agreements cover the whole gamut including film, tv, radio, digital media and videogame productions. Actra in french, translation, englishfrench dictionary.
Lights, camera, reaction to actras new national commercial. Actra nca appendix d request to product actra psa commercial. Aug 26, 2014 canadian actors to get paid more for digital work in new agreement. Actra nca appendix c1 intent to produce a706 and a707. Ifwhen you book a union project, you are responsible for finding and filling out the correct form with actra on time no less. Hiring the right agent on the right terms this is 18 pages of very useful information that illustrates the many pitfalls in agency contracts and what you should consider doing before signing on the dotted line. Section 2 information about your dependants please print please only complete if you are applying to insure your dependants. As any chronically unemployed person will tell you, being eligible to work is not the same as being employed. There is an information package from actra torontos agents issues working group entitled a good deal for you. Actra report fianaesg meeting 2017 6 page 6 of 24 3.
Actra alliance of canadian cinema, television and radio artists is the national organization of professional performers working in the englishlanguage recorded media in canada. The following checklist will help you with you film production and making sure all documents, forms, releases and synopsiss are in order. Agreement of purchase and sale commercial form 500 for use in the province of ontario initials of buyers. The actra awards in montreal recognize outstanding performances by actra montreal members and celebrate excellence in our industry. The john dunsworth screen actors fund was set up in 2018 as a way to pay tribute to one of actra maritimes film legends, john dunsworth. Together, we forge a powerful community for networking and sharing resources, and stand out as a fresh new voice promoting torontos rising stars and a canadian star system. Sexual harassment resources workplace sexual harassment and assault overview and definitions victimlinkbc is a tollfree, confidential, multilingual telephone service available across b. It provides information and referral services to all victims of crime and immediate crisis support to victims of family and. Compare pay for popular roles and read about the teams worklife balance. Dec 31, 2016 national commercial agreement actra toronto 207 background performers. The parties agree that actra includes national and actra performers rights society and branches or local unions including those in newfoundland and labrador, maritimes. Television excluding commercials, billboards, and public service. Actra represents the interests of 25,000 members across canada the foundation of canadas highly acclaimed professional performing community. The indispensable reference point for all details pertaining to your afbs members insurance program.
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