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Welcome to ACTRA Alberta

ACTRA Alberta represents the interests of almost 1,321 members and is one of the nine branches of ACTRA, the national union of over 30,000 professional performers working in English-language recorded media in Canada.

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Member-At-Large Election

Congratulations to ACTRA Alberta's newest "Member-At-Large" Council Member Shawna McGill
Thanks to all the members who ran in the election and to the full members that voted.

We appreciate your union engagement and desire to make the Alberta Film Industry a better place for all.

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President’s Message

Welcome! Here is THE SPOT to find out about the Alberta Branch of ACTRA, representing 1,500 talented Albertans who ply their craft in recorded media. If you are a member wanting to find out what’s shooting, news from the Branch, what the latest professional development opportunities are, and where you can get help from our incredible staff navigating all our agreements, you’ve come to the right place!

If you are a future member, you are also welcome to find out more about our union; how you can join, help in connecting with casting directors, and even links to help secure an agent.

The industry continues to be strong in 2025, after a 2024 that saw our 5th best year on record for productions, income for the Branch, and opportunities for members to show that casting local is a smart move for Production.

What's shooting in Alberta

Alberta’s film, television and digital media industry supports rural economic development, promotes tourism, employs thousands of Albertans and brings diversity to Alberta’s economy.

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TALENT AGENTS

Be sure to review these tips before choosing a talent agent to represent your needs as a professional performer and check out our handy list of local contacts.

NOTICES

Learn more about the latest news and updates from your ACTRA Alberta Branch.

CASTING DIRECTORS

Find out more about the role of the casting director plus a list of local contacts.

FIND A PERFORMER

ACTRAonline.ca is ACTRA’s database of professional performers. Find a professional ACTRA performer today and watch the most talented artists in Canada bring your creative ideas to life!

HAVEN Online

Available to members of ACTRA, the Directors Guild of Canada and Canadian Actors' Equity Association, HAVEN Online allows performers to confidentially or anonymously report inappropriate behaviour and harassment in the workplace to their union/guild.

ACTRA Magazine: Fall 2024

Enjoy the Fall issue of ACTRA Magazine which features an exclusive bargaining Q&A with National President Eleanor Noble, along with stories on why the potential threats of artificial intelligence must be taken seriously, the big win for child performers in B.C., much more.