ACTRA Alberta represents the interests of over 1500 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.
Welcome to ACTRA Alberta
ACTRA Alberta Puppeteer Committee
The 2026 Puppeteer Community has flourished in Alberta due to amazing productions such as Fraggle Rock and Joe Picket and is a testament to the world class talent in Alberta!
ACTHuman
Artificial Intelligence Information Hub
Artificial Intelligence and the threats its unchecked use poses to the cultural industry and society represent one of the biggest issues ACTRA members face today and will likely continue to do so for years to come. ACTRA remains strong in its calls for action from both the production industry and the highest levels of the Canadian government. As this issue continues to evolve rapidly, bookmark this page to find all of ACTRA’s work on the AI file in one place.
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.
Quick Links
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.
CHROMA: issue 02
Our Union. Our Stories
Inside issue 02:
- Anna Lambe is discovering what she really wants from life… while navigating the challenges of creating an international hit series – in her words. Exclusively to CHROMA.
- ACTRA goes on a wild ride with the legendary Kim Coates about the craft, characters, Canadian cookies, and much, much more.
- The new feature, Best Take kicks off with Andrew Phung describing the best day of his career… so far.
- ACTRA National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator Marie Kelly questions why foreign streamers are getting a free ride in Canada - and why the government need to act now.
