(January 14, 2016 / 11:01:43) 94939-1 ACTRA winter-2016_p01rev3.pdf .1 ACTRA ACTRA MAGAZINE WINTER 2016 (January 13, 2016 / 10:36:27) 94939-1 ACTRA winter-2016_p02.pdf .1 We almost always visit the ACTRA talent database website (now ACTRAonline.ca) when searching for casting ideas for all of our film and television productions! Rick Skene We want to access all of our Canadian talent, not just those who are submitted or are able to pay to register on talent websites! ACTRAonline.ca is invaluable in helping us to reach beyond to uncover, discover or recover the actors we need for the full range of our casting mandates. Sometimes, while searching the site, the casting vision takes shape on its own when you’re inspired by a new idea. It’s an indispensable tool for Casting Directors and, thereby, an irreplaceable asset for performers! It’s imperative that ACTRA members complete their profile listing and keep it up-to-date! ANDREA KENYON, CASTING DIRECTOR Andrea Kenyon’s casting credits include 19-2, X-Men: Days of Future Past, The Smurfs 2, Warm Bodies, The Art of More and White House Down. Update YOUR Profile ACTRAonline.ca Gabrielle Rose Amanda Brugel (January 13, 2016 / 10:36:28) 94939-1 ACTRA winter-2016_p03.pdf .1 Contents STAY IN TOUCH ACTRA MAGAZINE 4 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE WITH YOUR UNION WINTER 2016 VOL. 23, ISSUE 1 Ferne Downey ACTRA NATIONAL ACTRA magazine is the official publication of 416.489.1311 ACTRA (Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television 1.800.387.3516 and Radio Artists), a Canadian union of 6 BARGAINING UPDATE performers affiliated to the Canadian Labour actra.ca Stephen Waddell Congress (CLC) and the International Federation ACTRA PERFORMERS’ of Actors (FIA). ACTRA magazine is free of RIGHTS SOCIETY charge to ACTRA members. 416.489.1311 1.800.387.3516 EDITORIAL COMMITTEE actra.ca/prs Elliott Anderson ACTRA BRANCHES Ferne Downey ACROSS CANADA Keith Martin Gordey Jacob Leibovitch UBCP/ACTRA Daniel Libman 604.689.0727 Carol Taverner ubcp.com Theresa Tova ACTRA Alberta Stephen Waddell 403.228.3123 Jeremy Webb actraalberta.com CONTRIBUTORS ACTRA Saskatchewan Sue Brouse 306.757.0885 Neve Campbell actrasask.com Shelley Cook ACTRA Manitoba Ferne Downey 204.339.9750 Jamie Johnston actramanitoba.ca Shaun Johnston Emma Kitchen ACTRA Toronto Jennifer McGibbon 416.928.2278 Amber Marshall actratoronto.com Keith Martin Gordey Jacob Leibovitch ACTRA Ottawa Daniel Libman 613.565.2168 Emily McKelvey actraottawa.ca Jennifer McLaren ACTRA Montreal Champi Sevathiar 8 Q&A WITH HEARTLAND’S 514.844.3318 Alison Stewart SHAUN JOHNSTON actramontreal.ca Allan Teichman Keep learning. Jonathan Torrens & AMBER MARSHALL ACTRA Maritimes Theresa Tova Daniel Libman 902.420.1404 Stephen Waddell Never stop searching actramaritimes.ca Tony Walsh Jeremy Webb 14 IN COVERSATION ACTRA Newfoundland/ Karen Woolridge for inspiration. You Labrador WITH NEVE CAMPBELL 709.722.0430 Design 2016 ACTRA National actranewfoundland.ca Lauren Wickware will never be perfect Award of Excellence Recipient Imaging ACTRA National Paul Jerinkitsch 16 BFF, OR HEADING DOWN THE AISLE? and that’s the beauty. Printed in Canada by union labour at Thistle Printing. Jeremy Webb All contents are copyright © 2016 ACTRA. All rights You can always @ACTRANat are reserved and contents, in whole or in part may be reprinted without permission. The points of view 20 SHOW ME THE MONEY expressed do not necessarily represent those of ACTRA. Theresa Tova become better. @actranational Please return any undelivered mail to Neve Campbell, 2016 ACTRA National ACTRA 22 DEMOLISHED FILM COMMUNITIES Award of Excellence Recipient 300–625 Church Street Jonathan Torrens Toronto, ON M4Y 2G1 1.800.387.3516 [email protected] 24 OUR POLITICAL LANDSCAPE www.actra.ca Jacob Leibovitch Publication mail agreement #40069134 ISSN19262590 28 APPLAUSE 34 FAREWELL (January 13, 2016 / 10:36:30) 94939-1 ACTRA winter-2016_p04.pdf .1 The list goes on . the ball on “over-the-top” content providers, like Netflix, that have been allowed to abro- our first step to form gate a responsibility to invest in Canadian a strong and positive content via funding instruments, such as the Canadian Media Fund. Despite com- relationship with our mitments by the government to increase funding to some of Canada’s cultural organ- new government. izations, it is still crucial in this time of unprecedented change to set policies to Copyright Act to audiovisual artists when assure the survival and ongoing growth of the Act goes under review also remains a our industry. To build for the future, we Our Path prime issue for ACTRA. The list goes on, need to formulate policy based on non-par- but certain concerns will take priority in tisan, reasoned and positive interactions our first step to form a strong and positive between business, content creators, labour relationship with our new government. and the government. Forward Despite our own struggles—even in 2016 As we look forward, we are also commit- —to achieve greater gender equality and ted to the welfare and growth of the custod- cultural diversity on our screens, we were ians of our future—our young performers. Canadians went to the polls in record with this breeze of hope our government happy to see the federal government foster ACTRA has a vital role to play in the protec- numbers and voted for “real change” on and industry must first face a list of chal- gender balance in Cabinet and Parliament, tion of child performers and the education October 19. They did so with a desire for lenges before aspiration can become reality. and recognize the legitimate rights and of the next generation of artists to ensure a new beginning in Canadian politics— Nearly two-thirds of the current mem- historical injustices faced by First Nations they are able to avail themselves of both one reflective of long-held Canadian values: bers of Parliament are rookies. These newly- peoples. These actions reflect and will work opportunities, and the protection tolerance, a progressive voice on the inter- elected representatives face sharp learning help bolster the work ACTRA has under- and strength afforded by our union. YEAA national stage, and, one hopes, support curves in the months ahead and most cer- taken on these issues in our own industry. Committees are taking leadership roles for Canadian artists knowing the crucial tainly will need our help in getting up-to- Through the work of CUES (Canadian Unions across the country, and their engagement role culture plays in shaping our national speed on the crucial cultural issues before for Equality on Screen), and our Women’s identity. The new government has made us. ACTRA must and will take a leading role and Diversity Committees, we have and solid commitments to the arts in Canada in their education. Much of the damage to will continue to steadily fight for diversity It is still crucial with promises of increased funding to the our cultural institutions wrought during the and inclusion both on our screens and in pillars of our publically-funded cultural Harper era needs to be repaired, including our union. in this time of industries: The Canada Council for the the rebuilding of our national cultural insti- The government’s role in fostering con- unprecedented Arts, Telefilm Canada, The National Film tutions; the re-definition and revitalization tent creation is another primary interest for Board and the CBC. Changes in the long- of the CRTC as a viable, high-functioning all of us. The rise in disruptive technology change to set policies fractured relationship between our diplo- guardian of our broadcasting industries; as a force in our industry is, by turn, equally matic corps, traditionally a key player in and taxation reform reflective of the cyclical inspirational (offering artists the chance to assure the survival the export of Canadian cultural products, nature of artists’ income flow. Additionally, to seize the opportunity to create via the and ongoing growth and the government also bodes well for the a commitment to extend the same protec- production of web series, etc.) and deeply future. We do indeed have a fresh start, but tion enjoyed by audio artists under the disturbing. The CRTC has seriously dropped of our industry. 4 ACTRA MAGAZINE (January 13, 2016 / 10:36:30) 94939-1 ACTRA winter-2016_p05.pdf .1 President’s Message now a dominant force in our industry. It Clockwise from top right: Odd What was once Squad stars Joshua Kilimnik was an honour to Chair a bargaining team and Filip Geljo at the 2015 Toronto Labour Day parade called “New” Media that was completely and fiercely commit- with Saige Aurora (Reign, Hannibal) and Bianca Traitsis ted to harnessing future exploitation of our (Odd Squad). Remember our is now a dominant work while retaining fair rates of pay (see ‘90s TV shows—such as Are You Afraid of the Dark and NED and Chief Negotiator Stephen Waddell’s Popular Mechanics for Kids?— force in our industry. featuring Ryan Gosling, Neve article on the IPA). Campbell, Jay Baruchel and The year ahead holds real opportunity Elisha Cuthbert, to name a few of our budding stars at that as actors, activists and networkers is one and we at ACTRA are happy to work with time. Current children’s shows, including Odd Squad, Degrassi, of the most thrilling aspects of serving as our government to help achieve its prom- Some Assembly Required and The Next Step have built your President. ise for real change in our country because, audiences and fans all over the I must also mention one of the best pieces of course, through all the struggles of the world. Photo: Andrew Ahmed; Ferne Downey on Parliament of news for our members: the conclusion last ten years, we never went away.