Although this year has been a challenging time, we are going to shine our #ACTRAspotlight on some amazing Canadian content to enjoy at home.
There are so many inspiring Canadian shows, films and performances just a click away. So let’s #KeepWatchingCanadian together!
Please see below various links to Canadian shows, films, streaming services and other cultural content that would be of interest to our members. We will continue to update this page with more links so please check back often!
ACTRA Toronto@Work Episodes
- BG with Angelica Alejandro, Anett Rumanoczky and Pearl Sun
- IPA with Aidan Devine, Rainbow Sun Francks, Laura Vandervoort and Tony Nappo
- NCA with Jamaal Grant, Reid Janisse, Samora Smallwood and Robert Ifedi
ACTRA Toronto@Home Episodes
- Act Your Age Chair John McGrath
- Diana Coatsworth
- Diversity and Inclusion Committee Co-Chairs (Lisa Michelle Cornelius and Samora Smallwood)
- Meghan Hoople
- Ryan Kelly
- Naomi Snieckus
- Joanne Vannicola
- Voice Committee Chair & Vice-Chairs (Cory Doran, Scott Farley, Krystal Meadows)
ACTRA Spotlight – Podcast Conversations with Canadian Performers
- Joanne Vannicola
- Cara Ricketts
- Jean Yoon
- Peter Keleghan
- Karen Robinson
- Eric Peterson
- Joey Klein
- Amy Jo Johnson
- Julian Richings
- Jennifer, Tamara and Sarah Podemski
- Mark Little
- Colin Mochrie
- Bryn McAuley
- Rick Mercer
- Wendy Crewson
- Jayne Eastwood
Audiobooks narrated by ACTRA Toronto Members
- Me and Banksy
- Looks Can Kill
- Aggie Morton, Mystery Queen: The Body under the Piano
- A Royal Guide to Monster Slaying
- Last Impressions
- Disfigured
- The Subtweet
- The Tiger Flu
- The World More Full of Weeping
- Islands of Decolonial Love
- The Imam of Tawi-Tawi
BONUS! Watch our recent webinar on the Canadian audiobook industry and narration work for ACTRA Toronto members.
Canadian Screen Award Nominated Television Shows
- Anne with an E (CBC Gem)
- Baroness Von Sketch Show (CBC Gem)
- Burden of Truth (CBC Gem)
- Cardinal (CTV)
- Coroner (CBC Gem)
- Cupcake & Dino: General Services (Netflix)
- Kim’s Convenience (CBC Gem)
- Letterkenny (Crave)
- Mary Kills People (Global TV)
- Schitt’s Creek (CBC Gem)
- TallBoyz (CBC Gem)
- Unspeakable (CBC Gem)
- Workin’ Moms (CBC Gem)
Current Canadian Television Shows / Web Series
- The 410
- The Amazing Gayl Pile
- Band Ladies
- Bit Playas
- Decoys
- For the Record
- Frankie Drake Mysteries
- Ghost BFF
- Hey Lady!
- Lockdown
- Murdoch Mysteries
- Nurses
- Rising Suns
- Slo Pitch
- Utopia Falls
Canadian Screen Award Nominated Web Series
- Deep Six
- Detention Adventure
- How to Buy a Baby
- Running With Violet
- Save Me
- Talent Drivers
- True Dating Stories
- Tokens
Awesome Animated Series
- Abby Hatcher
- Agent Binky: Pets of the Universe
- Charlie’s Colorforms City
- D.N. Ace
- Hotel Transylvania: The Series
- Paw Patrol
Classic Canadian Television Shows
- Alias Grace (CBC)
- Being Erica (CBC Gem)
- Da Kink in My Hair (CBC Gem)
- Kenny vs. Spenny (CBC Gem)
- Kids in the Hall (CBC Gem)
- The Newsroom (CBC Gem)
- Orphan Black (Crave)
- Slings & Arrows (CBC Gem)
Feature and Short Films
- Bickford Park (Prime)
- The Breadwinner (CBC Gem)
- Don’t Talk to Irene (Hollywood Suite GO)
- Falls Around Her (Crave)
- Giant Little Ones (Crave)
- The Grizzlies (Crave)
- Lira’s Forest (Criterion Channel)
- Pyewacket (CBC Gem)
- Through Black Spruce (Crave)
More Canadian Content – TV and Film
- 20+20 Films from National Canadian Film Day
- “All-Canadian” on Crave
- Canadian Screen Award nominees on CBC Gem
- Canadian Screen Award nominees on Crave
- Celebrating Canadian Film on Hollywood Suite GO
- MADE | NOUS Apple TV Collection
- National Canadian Film Day Playlist – Encore+
- National Canadian Film Day Collection on Crave
- National Film Board of Canada
- NFB Oscar Winners
- NFB Indigenous Cinema
- Where to Watch – Canadian Screen Award nominees
Other Great Cultural Content
- Best of TIFF at Crave
- 22 Ways to Keep Kids Entertained at Home
- eBooks and eAudiobooks at Toronto Public Library
- Free Audiobooks at Audible
- Google Arts & Culture
- Music Together – Living Room Concerts by Ontario Artists
- Virtual Tours & Online Collections – Attractions Ontario
Streaming Services / Sites (Note: Some require subscriptions)
