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7th ACTRA Manitoba Award recipients

Monday, November 25, 2024

Congratulations to all the nominees for the 2024 ACTRA Manitoba Awards! It was a fabulous event at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. The recipients of the 7th ACTRA Manitoba Awards are listed below. Please click here for photos taken by Leif Norman and Duncan McNairnay. OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN A FEATURE Alicia Johnston – Francesca Quinn, PI Adam Hurtig – Melaleuca Stephanie Sy – The Santa Summit OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN A SERIES Paul Essiembre – The Porter Darla Contois – Little Bird OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN A SHORT Adam Hurtig – Playing Life OUTSTANDING STUNT PERFORMANCE Krystle Snow – Bring It On: Cheer or Die The WAYNE NICKLAS AWARD was presented to: Kenny Boyce for his outstanding contribution to Manitoba’s Film & Television Industry The ACTRA MANITOBA AWARD was presented to: Kistikan Pictures (Acting Good, Seasons One & Two) for their dedicated commitment to Manitoba performers…

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ACTRA Manitoba Awards Nominees 2024

Monday, October 28, 2024

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 FeatureGino Anania – Elevator GameErik Athavale – The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson StoryLauren Cochrane – The Hillsdale Adoption ScandalSummer Howell – Abducted by my Teacher: The Elizabeth Thomas StoryAlicia Johnston – Francesca Quinn, PI – WINNERTom Keenan – MelaleucaAdam Hurtig – Melaleuca – WINNERSolange Sookram – WintertideStephanie Sy – The Santa Summit – WINNEROutstanding Performance in a SeriesDarla Contois – Little Bird Season 1 – WINNERGabriel Daniels – Acting Good Season 1Gabriel Daniels – Acting Good Season 2Paul Essiembre – The Porter Season 1 – WINNERDaina Leitold – Skymed Season 1Paul Rabliauskas – Acting Good Season 1Outstanding Performance in a Short Megan Best…

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ACTRA Manitoba Gala tickets now on sale!

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

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 on Saturday, November 23rd 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 (plus a small service fee). To access your discounted rate, please use your ACTRA membership number in the ‘promo code’ field. Make sure you include the “dash” in your member number. If you have any difficulties accessing your discounted rate, please contact the office. ACTRA MB Gala tickets now on sale!…

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MIP Showcase 2024 winners

Monday, May 27, 2024

Sydney Sabiston for “Clem”, Michelle Boulet and Sarah Constible for “The Offer”, and Lance Cartwright for “Departed Embrace.”

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