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John speaks about how being a competitive fighter in martial arts led to his career in stunts, how AI will be a game-changer in the industry and why fear is important in stunt work - and more!

Read the full interview now: performersmagazine.com/stunt-stars-...
Stunt Stars: John Stead
Actor, stunt performer and stunt coordinator Ruth Chiang chats with her 2025 Stunt Ensemble Award-winning peer, stunt coordinator John Stead, about how being a competitive fighter in martial arts led ...
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🆕 in ACTRA Toronto Performers Magazine: 2025 Stunt Ensemble Award-winning stunt coordinator John Stead sits down with actor, stunt performer and stunt coordinator Ruth Chiang in our latest STUNT STARS.
The ACTRA Toronto panel is part of a double-feature (with "Insight with Deaf Actors – Experience Working on Sets and Films") that includes brunch and begins at 11:30AM. Tickets are pay what you can and available now!

Learn more and get your tickets: ticketstripe.com/events/42171...
Double Dose of Panels and Pastries
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We are excited that ACTRA Toronto performers Pamela Estrada, Em Siobhan and Max Amani will be a part of "Insight with ACTRA – Getting Started in the Industry" on October 26th, 2025 at 1:30PM for a discussion about getting started in the industry, including their insight, experiences and tips.
Double Dose of Panels and Pastries
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The Unify Deaf Film Festival (UDFF) is a Deaf-led film festival in Toronto showcasing films by Deaf and hard-of-hearing filmmakers. The festival also includes panels and workshops led by community experts, a gala award night & social events – all supporting Deaf arts & building community connection.
Explore ➡️ this year’s ACTRA Toronto productions at the festival, including 18 TO 35, BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE!, GENTLE BARBARIANS, EWA’S LETTER, DEATHSTALKER, YOUNGBLOOD, FINAL REPORT, NIKA & MADISON, HAVE YOUR CAKE, QUEEN OF BONES, RACEWALKERS, UNFAMILY, THE FORTUNATE ONES and THE UNDERSTUDY.
Spotlight: Forest City Film Festival 2025
ACTRA Toronto members are in the spotlight at the 2025 Forest City Film Festival, which will showcase seven ACTRA Toronto feature films and seven short films.
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ACTRA Toronto members are in the spotlight at the 2025 Forest City Film Festival (FCFF) in London, Ontario! From October 24 to November 2, 2025, FCFF will showcase seven ACTRA Toronto feature films and seven short films across various genres.
The Council Election process continues with the campaign period ending on October 30th, and online voting opening on October 31st. Read the Council Election guide now: actratoronto.com/council-elec...
Council Election - ACTRA Toronto
A members guide to the 2021 ACTRA Toronto Council Elections.
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It was so great to see Members out and engaged in the ACTRA Toronto Council Election process at this week's Meet & Greets! Many productive conversations were had with candidates on the critical issues facing our union. Thank you to all Members and candidates for participating this week.
If you missed it, we've got another Meet & Greet tonight! We hope to see you there:⁠

📅 When: October 22nd, 2025⁠ (there will also be another tomorrow)⁠
⏰️ Time: 6 to 8 p.m. ET⁠
📍 Where: St. Paul’s Bloor Street (227 Bloor Street East, Toronto)⁠
2025 ACTRA Toronto Council Election: Candidate Meet & Greet (October 22, 2025) - ACTRA Toronto
Meet the candidates who are running to represent you on ACTRA Toronto Council at an all-Candidate Meet & Greet! Come prepared with your questions before casting your vote in the […]
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Thanks to everyone who came out for our first all-candidate Meet & Greet for the upcoming ACTRA Toronto Council Election! It was great to see Members engaged in the Council Election process and meeting the candidates to speak about issues important to our union.⁠
📅 When: October 21st, 2025⁠ (there will also be another tomorrow)
⏰️ Time: 6 to 8 p.m. ET⁠
📍 Where: St. Paul’s Bloor Street (227 Bloor Street East, Toronto)⁠

Please note that is an in-person drop-in event, and Candidates will be identified by name tags. Virtual options are not available.⁠
2025 ACTRA Toronto Council Election: Candidate Meet & Greet (October 21, 2025) - ACTRA Toronto
Meet the candidates who are running to represent you on ACTRA Toronto Council at an all-Candidate Meet & Greet! Come prepared with your questions before casting your vote in the […]
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Our first all-candidate Meet & Greet for the upcoming ACTRA Toronto Council Election is tonight! Come prepared with your questions before casting your vote in the Council Election.⁠
Following Canada Post's confirmation that operations will continue during the rotational strikes (with some limitations and delays), please find an update below on commercial cheque pickup.
From Oct. 16-19, 2025, Reelworld will showcase one ACTRA Toronto feature film and seven short films across various genres.

Explore this year’s ACTRA Toronto productions at the festival, featuring talented ACTRA Toronto members who bring these stories to life: performersmagazine.com/spotlight-20...
Spotlight: 2025 Reelworld Film Festival
ACTRA Toronto members are in the spotlight at the 25th anniversary Reelworld Film Festival, which will showcase one ACTRA Toronto feature film and seven short films.
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ACTRA Toronto members are in the #ACTRAspotlight at the 25th Annual Reelworld Film Festival+Summit! In its 25th year, Reelworld continues to champion bold and inclusive storytelling.
Please see your recent Member e-mail for registration details. We hope to see you there!
📅 When: October 21 & 22, 2025
⏰️ Time: 6 to 8 p.m. ET
📍 Where: St. Paul’s Bloor Street (227 Bloor Street East, Toronto)

Please note that these are in-person drop-in events, and Candidates will be identified by name tags. Virtual options are not available.
Meet the Candidates who are running to represent you on ACTRA Toronto Council at an All-Candidate Meet & Greet! Come prepared with your questions before casting your vote in the upcoming ACTRA Toronto Council Election.
Plus, inspiring opening remarks from Tonya Williams, and the Vertical Content 101 panel with Allison Wilson-Forbes, Maggie Zhu, Keri-Lee Kroeger and Tieren Hawkins.

Looking forward to another productive day at Reelworld Summit today!
It was a great first day at Reelworld Summit 2025!

Some of the many informative & educational moments included the panel Empowering Actors: Strategies to Safeguard Your Career Amid the Rise of AI, moderated by Gail Haupert from ACTRA Toronto with ACTRA Toronto Member Cory Doran and Sam Posner.⁠