ACTRA - Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists

ACTRA is a national union representing the interests of 21,000 highly acclaimed, skilled, professional performers in Canada. Producers are encouraged to cast Canadian and the rates for ACTRA performers are quite favourable. the ACTRA staff is always available to meet with members of the production staff to review the various details particular to a production.

ACTRA
Raymond guardia, Regional executive director
T 514-844-3318, ext. 227




APFTQ - Québec Film and Television Producers Association

Created 30 years ago, the APFtQ brings together more than 130 companies specializing in film and tV production. You are invited to become a permittee member of APFtQ when you shoot in Québec. once you are a permittee member, a single global fee per production enables you to use all collective agreements for technicians, actors, writers and art directors and production designers. You also receive advice and assistance in matters of labour relations, tax credits, laws and regulations in the province.

APFTQ
1450, rue City Councillors, suite 1030
Montréal (Québec) H3A 2E6
T 514 397-8600
Info@apftq.qc.ca
www.apftq.qc.ca




AQTIS - ALLIANCE OF QUÉBEC FILM AND Television TECHNICIANS

AQtis is the legal representative of some 3000 members - creative artists, artisans and technicians ? working in one hundred and twenty trades and professions covering a wide array of areas of expertise: Location Manager, Assistant director, Camera, sound, set design & Art department, Continuity, Costume, Props, Make-up, hair, studio Control Rooms, Lighting & grip, Production Assistant, editing & Postproduction, technical & special effects and support, tV Control Rooms and tV Production and stage show Caption. AQtis can provide résumés of all its members, as well as accurate availability lists.

AQTIS
Mathieu Lequin, Director of Labour Relations
533, rue Ontario Est, bur. 300
Montréal (Québec) H2L 1N8
T 514 985-5751
mlequin@aqtis.qc.ca




ARRQ-ASSOCIATION OF Québec DIRECTORS (FILM AND Television)

Founded in 1973, ARRQ groups more than 500 independent directors working in the audiovisual milieu, film and television. its mandate is to represent directors on every occasion and on every matter. ARRQ defends and develops the professional, economic, cultural, social and moral interests of its members. the association intends to maintain ties with directors’ associations from around the world and to examine crucial matters such as authors’ rights and cultural diversity. its Maison de la réalisation is a welcoming place for meetings, debates, exhibits as well as screenings.

Information on members is available on the ARRQ Web site.

ARRQ
Lise Lachapelle, General Manager
3480, rue St-Denis
Montréal (Québec) H2X 3L3
T 514 842-7373
realiser@arrq.qc.ca
www.arrq.qc.ca




DGC-DIRECTORS GUILD OF CANADA
(Québec COUNCIL)
The directors guild of Canada represents directors, assistant directors, production managers, location managers and their assistants, production designers, art directors, set designers, draftsmen, and art department coordinators, accountants and their assistants, working in French and english. the dgC in Québec can provide one-page, up-to-date résumés of all its members, as well as accurate availability lists. Rates are competitive and conditions are negotiated.

DGC
Québec District Council
Fortner Anderson, Business Agent
4200 saint-Laurent Blvd, suite 708
Montréal (Québec) H2W 2R2
T 514 844-4084
F 514 844-1067
cqgcr@cam.org
www.cqgcr.ca



IATSE LOCAL 514

IATSE Local 514 - International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Pictures Technicians, artists and allied crafts of the United States, its territories and Canada, Local 514.

The IATSE Local 514 represents moving picture technicians involved in Hair/Make-up, Wardrobe, Construction, Decoration, Special effects, Logistics, Editing, Health and Safety, Script, Sound, Electric/Grip and Transportation. Thanks to an on-line database, employers can have full access to resumes, safety certifications, special skills and availability lists.

IATSE LOCAL 514
Michel Charron
Union Business Agent
705 Bourget street, suite 201
Montréal (Québec) H4C 2M6
T 514 937-7668
www.iatse514.com
michelcharron@iatse514.com



UDA-UNION DES ARTISTES
The UDA represents more than 7,030 highly skilled professional performers in more than 40 different categories - from actors and singers to dancers. These artists work in French television, radio, film, live theatre, advertising and dubbing productions, and many are fully bilingual. The UDA publishes a comprehensive and useful directory of its members that may be consulted by visiting producers to find the French talent they need.

UDA
1441, boul. René-Lévesque Ouest, suite 400
Montréal (Québec) H3G 1T7
T 514 288-6682
www.uniondesartistes.com