Acting
and Modelling Information Services (AMIS)
www.amisontario.com
416-977-3832
A volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to informing and educating
those members of the general public who are interested in training and
careers in modelling, film, television and theatre. Free information
hotline.
Alliance
of Canadian Cinema, Television & Radio Artists (ACTRA)
www.actratoronto.com or www.actra.ca
1-800-387-3516
Represents the collective bargaining needs of more than 11,000 professional
artists across Canada in the film, television and radio industry. Actra
Toronto’s website features information on getting started and
a list of agents who have signed the Entertainment Industry Coaliation’s
code of ethics.
Artists
Legal Advice Services (ALAS)
www.alasontario.com
Offers legal advice and educational services – lawyers on duty
for ALAS are funded by the Ontario Legal Aid Plan.
Canadian
Actor Online Inc.
www.canadianactor.com
CAO is an online community for performers designed to keep them in touch
with each other and with industry professionals who can answer their
questions, support their efforts and help them discover ways to expand
their professional horizons.
Canadian
Actors Equity Association
www.caea.com
Canadian Actors’ Equity Association is the professional association
of performers, directors, choreographers and stage managers in Canada,
who are engaged in English-language live performance including the stage,
opera, ballet and dance.
Canadian
Model & Talent Convention (CMTC)
www.cmtc.ca
Educational, networking and showcasing convention for aspiring models.
Community
Legal Aid Services Program (CLASP)
www.osgoode.yorku.ca/clasp
A university law clinic for claims under $6000 only.
Cultural
Careers Council Ontario
www.workinculture.on.ca
Website features career information, training opportunities, online
resources, downloadable reports and training information for the arts,
heritage and cultural industries.
Cultural
Human Resources Council
www.culturalhrc.ca
Career information, online Talent Gallery, curriculum support and resources
for students, parents and teachers.
Ontario
Ministry of Consumer and Business Services
www.mgs.gov.on.ca
1-800-889-9768 or 416-326-8800
Offers consumer advice on how to protect yourself from common scams.
If you have a complaint about a particular agent, photographer or business,
the Ministry encourages you to call and make a report
Toronto
Association of Acting Studios (TAAS)
www.torontoactingstudios.com
An association of independent studios in the Toronto area offering a
wide variety of high-quality training in acting, film and other related
skills. Their website features over 25 studios with recognized teachers
and quality programs.
Union
des Artistes (UDA)
www.uniondesartistes.com
Professional association of theatre artists who are engaged in French-language
live performance in Canada.