FILM, TV & COMMERCIALS

I work ACTRA

I am a member of Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Televisions & Radio Artists.

Before I appear in your production, you must become a signatory to the union.

BECOME A SIGNATORY

It's easy to hire
ACTRA members!

Why hire ACTRA over non-union talent?

ACTRA members are experienced professionals. When you work with ACTRA talent, you’re guaranteed the best performance possible. ACTRA members know their craft and will elevate the quality of any project

AFFORDABLE TALENT

Hire me for your digital advertising!

The ACTRAonline Opportunity Pilot Project (AOPP) is a designed for digital advertising campaigns – with simple fee structures & easy applications.

To qualify for the AOPP, a commercial production must meet the following requirements:

  • Be for digital media Use only;
  • Have a budget of $75,000 or less;
  • No stunts; and
  • All-Canadian performers.

Qualifying productions can cast a Principal Performer for an eight-hour session for a one-time, all-in fee of $1,000.

To qualify for the Local & Regional AOPP, a commercial production must meet the following requirements:

  • Be for digital media Use only;
  • Have a budget of $48,650 or less;
  • No stunts;
  • All-Canadian performers.

Qualifying productions can cast a Principal Performer for a six-hour session for a one-time, all-in fee for as little as $516.49.

Performer fees include one year of online use of the commercial. That’s right, it’s an all-in fee that provides 365 days of use on digital platforms:

You hire

You pay

Session

Region 1

Region 2

Region 3

Region 4

Principal Performer

$703.88

$589.65

$516.49

$784.68

6 hours

 

Silent on Camera

$677.61

$568.23

$491.84

$766.56

6 hours

 

Voice-over

$312.83

$215.12

$187.03

$440.47

1 hour

 

Background Performer

$200.00

$200.00

$200.00

$200.00

6 hours

 

Region 1: British Columbia; or Prairie Provinces (Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba)
Region 2: Manitoba (including Ontario, east to Thunder Bay); or Saskatchewan; or Alberta (including Peace River, BC); or Atlantic Provinces; or southeast Ontario (Ottawa/Kingston) or southwest Ontario (London, Windsor)
Region 3: Northern Ontario; or Newfoundland and Labrador; or Nova Scotia; or New Brunswick; or Prince Edward Island; or Northwest Territories; or Nunavut; or Yukon
Region 4: Applicable to commercials produced in either British Columbia or the Prairie Provinces for use in both areas inclusively

Calculate your budget using this tool. You’ll be able to see the union rates for whatever your project calls for.

When ready, become a signatory and get your project approved by the union.

Confirm your booking with me and follow through on the project as per your union agreements. 

BECOME A SIGNATORY

It's easy to hire
ACTRA members!

Why hire ACTRA over non-union talent?

ACTRA members are experienced professionals. When you work with ACTRA talent, you’re guaranteed the best performance possible. ACTRA members know their craft and will elevate the quality of any project

Contact ACTRA

Find your local ACTRA branch on the union's national site. You should contact the independent branch of your home or project jurisdiction.

Reciprocal Agreements

View ACTRA's sister unions for agreements governing stage, music, French-language & US-based bookings under jurisdiction.

National Commercial Agreement

The NCA covers on- and off-camera (English) commercial production in Canada

Independents & Low-Budget

The Independent Production Agreement governs all film, TV & media engagements in Canada.

Audio Code

CTRA’s Audio Code covers e-learning modules, in-house audio recordings, narration and audio guides, plus telephony.

Other Agreements

Find broadcaster agreements, BC Master Production agreements & other ACTRA agreements by category.