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.
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
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:
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:
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
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Silent on Camera | $677.61 | $568.23 | $491.84 | $766.56 | 6 hours
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Voice-over | $312.83 | $215.12 | $187.03 | $440.47 | 1 hour
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Background Performer | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | 6 hours
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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.
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
Find your local ACTRA branch on the union's national site. You should contact the independent branch of your home or project jurisdiction.
View ACTRA's sister unions for agreements governing stage, music, French-language & US-based bookings under jurisdiction.
The NCA covers on- and off-camera (English) commercial production in Canada
The Independent Production Agreement governs all film, TV & media engagements in Canada.
CTRA’s Audio Code covers e-learning modules, in-house audio recordings, narration and audio guides, plus telephony.
Find broadcaster agreements, BC Master Production agreements & other ACTRA agreements by category.