We continue to live through challenging times, but we will keep shining 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 Virtual Events
- 2021 ACTRA Awards in Toronto
- 2021 Sandi Ross Awards
- 2020 Sandi Ross Awards
- ACTRA Conference 2021 – Session Recordings
ACTRA Spotlight – Podcast Conversations with Canadian Performers
- Bilal Baig & Fab Filippo
- 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
ACTRA Toronto@Work Episodes
- Health Protocols and Safety at Work with Huse Madhavji, Deb McGrath, Kim Todd & Alistair Hepburn
- 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)
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 Television Shows & Web Series
- Anne with an E
- Band Ladies
- Baroness Von Sketch Show
- Bit Playas
- Burden of Truth
- Cardinal
- Coroner
- Decoys
- Deep Six
- Detention Adventure
- For the Record
- Frankie Drake Mysteries
- Ghost BFF
- Hey Lady!
- How to Buy a Baby
- Kim’s Convenience
- Letterkenny
- Lockdown
- Mary Kills People
- Murdoch Mysteries
- Nurses
- Pretty Hard Cases
- Rising Suns
- Run the Burbs
- Running With Violet
- Save Me
- Schitt’s Creek
- Slo Pitch
- Sort Of
- Strays
- Talent Drivers
- TallBoyz
- The 410
- The Amazing Gayl Pile
- Tokens
- True Dating Stories
- Unspeakable
- Utopia Falls
- Workin’ Moms
Awesome Animated Series
- Abby Hatcher
- Agent Binky: Pets of the Universe
- Charlie’s Colorforms City
- Cupcake & Dino: General Services
- D.N. Ace
- Hotel Transylvania: The Series
- Paw Patrol
- Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
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)
- Brotherhood (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
- MADE | NOUS Apple TV Collection
- National Canadian Film Day Playlist – Encore+
- 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
- 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)