Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Attn: All Members and Talent Agents
Please be advised that Sparkland Pictures is not signatory to a UBCP/ACTRA or ACTRA collective agreement. Accordingly, none of their productions are produced under the terms and conditions of a UBCP/ACTRA or ACTRA collective agreement.
It is a contravention of the UBCP/ACTRA by-laws and constitution for a union member to audition for, or work on, any non-union production in the recorded entertainment industry.
There are significant consequences for full members, apprentice members, and background members found to be auditioning for, or working on, a non-union production. There are also consequences for talent agencies found to be directing members to non-union work.
We recognize and appreciate the many members and agents who stand in solidarity with UBCP/ACTRA, particularly by refusing to participate in this and other non-union productions. We will update you if an agreement with the producer has been signed.
If you have any questions, please reach out to industryrelations@ubcpactra.ca
In solidarity,
UBCP/ACTRA