The ACTRA Manitoba Awards recognize the accomplishments of ACTRA Manitoba’s talented performers and celebrate Manitoba’s vibrant film industry.

The 7th ACTRA Manitoba Awards Gala will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2024 in the magnificent Bonnie and John Buhler Hall at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. Tickets can be purchased at: www.actrambawards.ca. ACTRA members in good standing are eligible for 2 tickets at a discounted price of $20 per ticket; all other tickets are available for $40 per ticket. To access your discounted rate, please use your ACTRA membership number in the ‘promo code’ field (after you click “Reserve your spot” and select the number of tickets).

We are delighted to announce the nominees for the 7th ACTRA Manitoba Awards! Over 200 performances were submitted for consideration from productions released in 2022 and 2023. Four juries convened to consider all submissions and put forward nominations.

Of those nominations, the following performance awards will be given at the ACTRA Manitoba Awards Gala on November 23rd:

• Three winners will be selected for Outstanding Performance in a Feature
• Two winners will be selected for Outstanding Performance in a Series
• One winner will be selected for Outstanding Performance in a Short
• One winner will be selected for Outstanding Stunt Performance

This year’s nominees are:

Outstanding Performance in a Feature
Gino Anania – Elevator Game
Erik Athavale – The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson Story
Lauren Cochrane – The Hillsdale Adoption Scandal
Summer Howell – Abducted by my Teacher: The Elizabeth Thomas Story
Alicia Johnston – Francesca Quinn, PI – WINNER
Tom Keenan – Melaleuca
Adam Hurtig – Melaleuca – WINNER
Solange Sookram – Wintertide
Stephanie Sy – The Santa Summit – WINNER

Outstanding Performance in a Series
Darla Contois – Little Bird Season 1 – WINNER
Gabriel Daniels – Acting Good Season 1
Gabriel Daniels – Acting Good Season 2
Paul Essiembre – The Porter Season 1 – WINNER
Daina Leitold – Skymed Season 1
Paul Rabliauskas – Acting Good Season 1

Outstanding Performance in a Short 
Megan Best – Minor Alterations
Nazariy Demkowicz – Escape!
Patricia Hunter – Testament
Adam Hurtig – Playing Life – WINNER
Cory Wojcik – Subs

Outstanding Stunt Performance  
Erik Athavale – Sniper: Rogue Mission
Finn McCager – Sniper: Rogue Mission
Sean Skene – Violent Night
Krystle Snow – Bring it On: Cheer or Die – WINNER
BJ Verot – Sniper: Rogue Mission