Member Initiated Productions

The MIP Program is designed to stimulate the desire of ACTRA members to come together and create original works of art without requiring the financial resources to pay established daily fees to performers. It is also intended to encourage ACTRA members to develop their skills as actors, and in other key creative areas.

Under this Program, the role of the ‘producer’ is played by the partnership that is created by the members who come together. ACTRA’s role – through ACTRA PRS – is to represent performers’ interests in the commercial exploitation of the project in the marketplace.

The Member Initiated Production Robert Macklin Audience Choice Award is presented annually at the MIP Showcase by ACTRA Manitoba to the “Most Outstanding MIP” Member-Producer(s). The Golden Boy Award and the Eagle Vision Indigenous Filmmakers Award are selected in advance by an independent jury.

Dates for the 2025/26 MIP season

Submission deadline: October 27, 2025
Grant recipients will be notified by: November 14, 2025
Principal photography must be completed and any invoices/receipts for the first half of the grant must be submitted by: February 28, 2026
Delivery of final cut of the film, along with eligible expenses with receipts for the second half of the grant must be submitted by: May 1, 2026

DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging) Top-Up Grant: One (1) additional grant of $1,000, or two (2) additional grants of $500, will be awarded to selected projects which are created with and reflect marginalized individuals or equity-seeking groups.
Eagle Vision Indigenous Filmmakers Award:

$1,000 cash prize

$1,000 in-kind equipment rental from Talon Equipment Rentals

A 1-hour mentorship session with Rebecca Gibson

Note that changes have been made to this year’s intake, so please read the documents carefully.