Only perpetrators are responsible for their crimes, but as a community we can all participate in prevention. As members have reported sexual assault, harassment, and misconduct in these circumstances, and UBCP/ACTRA has limited jurisdiction at industry events, we recommend you : buddy up have a check-in plan – let someone…
On November 23, two integral members of the UBCP/ACTRA community will be honoured with distinguished lifetime achievement awards at the 8th annual UBCP/ACTRA awards show. Lesley Ewen will be presented the Lorena Gale Woman of Distinction Award, while Mel Tuck will receive the John Juliani Award of Excellence. “We are…
B.C.’s Annual Awards Spotlight the Brightest Talent In Television and Film Vancouver, BC (October 1, 2019) — UBCP/ACTRA, the autonomous branch of ACTRA in British Columbia, has announced this year’s nominees for the 8th Annual UBCP/ACTRA Awards. The awards ceremony honours five of its members for their exceptional contributions…
Thirty-five years after his death, the legacy left by Sam Payne continues to be applauded by the British Columbia acting community. One of Canada’s well loved and respected professional actors, Sam Payne is remembered not only for his contribution to Canadian theatre, film, radio and television, but also for his…
The UBCP/ACTRA Women’s Committee names Valerie Sing Turner as the International Women’s Day honouree, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the Union, the industry, and causes of social justice. A celebration for International Women’s Day honouring Valerie Sing Turner is being held on March 8th at the UBCP/ACTRA office. “In…
