The Diversity and Inclusion Committee highlights Indigenous and LGBTQ performers in the latest panels UBCP/ACTRA’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee has continued its critical initiative designed to amplify the conversation surrounding diversity in entertainment. The latest roundtable discussions feature Indigenous and LGBTQ performers including Canadian Screen Award winner Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers (THE BODY…

June 3, 2020 UBCP/ACTRA Statement Regarding Equity and Inclusion in the Current Climate of Structural RacismThe COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic downturn challenges us all to protect the health of ourselves and our loved ones and to keep our livelihoods and industry alive. It has also demonstrated the insidious nature…

Registration is now open for an Industry Information Panel Session presented by MPPIA in collaboration with The Provincial Film Commission at Creative BC WHEN: Wednesday, June 3rd 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM via Zoom Webinar Registration is limited. If you cannot register you can view the livestream…

The Canada Emergency Response Benefit provides temporary income support to employed or self-employed workers who have stopped working and are without employment or self-employment income for reasons related to COVID-19. The new Canada Emergency Response Benefit is paid in blocks of four weeks in the amount of $2,000, which is…

As you’re likely aware, the provincial government and the Provincial Health Officer have deemed the restarting of the Motion Picture industry to be part of Phase 3 of BC’s Restart Plan.  The gradual re-starting of industries in this phase will take place between June and September.   Over the last several…