Welcome to ACTRA Manitoba

ACTRA Manitoba represents the interests of over 876 Full, Apprentice and Additional Background members. It is one of the nine branches of ACTRA, Canada’s national union of over 30,000 professional performers working in English-language recorded media.

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CMF's National Survey of Performers

Why participate? Your experience matters and this survey will give the Canada Media Fund and ACTRA real data on what performers are facing today. Your input may help shape more informed programs and supports for performers in the future.

Plus - participate by December 9th for your chance to win one of ten $50 gift cards!

Simply take a screen grab of the survey completion page, post it to Instagram (as a regular post please, no stories) and tag and follow @actranational to be entered in the draw. Winners will be contacted directly by ACTRA National. Topics include: career pathways, working conditions, financial stability, representation, access to support/resources, and emerging factors like AI. The survey closes on Tuesday, December 9 at 11:59pm ET.

President's Message

Greetings Fellow ACTRA Manitoba Members! On September 9, 2025, we hosted our AGM. It was an election year, and we are saying a fond farewell to a number of Councillors and ushering in a new generation of leadership at ACTRA Manitoba!

Read further to find out how to become involved in our Branch and committees, learn more about ACTRA National matters, and how to connect with your leadership.

IPA Ratification

ACTRA members have voted to ratify the 2025-2027 ACTRA Independent Production Agreement (IPA) for a three-year term.

Member Bulletins

Visit the 'Bulletins' page to stay up-to-date on events and issues that matter to ACTRA Manitoba performers. Also be sure to follow ACTRA Manitoba and ACTRA National socials on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook!

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What’s filming in Manitoba

Manitoba’s talented performers and crew, as well as a strong Film and Television Tax Credit, make it an ideal location for film, television and digital media production.

ACTRA Magazine: Fall 2024

Enjoy the Fall issue of ACTRA Magazine which features an exclusive bargaining Q&A with National President Eleanor Noble, along with stories on why the potential threats of artificial intelligence must be taken seriously, the big win for child performers in B.C., much more.