FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
The UBCP/ACTRA Awards recognize the outstanding talent and performances of our members in film, television, and new media. These awards are a celebration of excellence in our industry and a reflection of the incredible work done by our community each year.
No, there will not be a live or virtual awards show in 2025. Due to significant budget constraints, we’ve made the difficult decision to pause the show this year.
However, we are still committed to honouring the achievements of our members. Winners will be celebrated in other meaningful ways (to be announced), and we look forward to bringing the show back in 2026.
Winners will be publicly announced in November 2025 through our various official channels.
We are facing increased budgetary pressures, and after careful consideration, we made the decision to prioritize adjudication and member recognition over the production of a show. This ensures the awards can continue in some form while we work toward restoring the full event next year.
We fully intend to return with a live or virtual show in 2026. Planning is already underway to ensure this is feasible.
Stage 1 – Nominee selection – We select the first group of jurors from our membership and they are designated a performance category. They then watch all of the nomination clips submitted for that category and score them individually. Our accounting firm receives the scores and tabulates the results, creating our list of nominees!
Stage 2 – Winner selection – We select a second group of members who are designated a performance category to watch, and this time they have to watch the full production and score the performance overall. These results are then sent to our accounting firm who tabulates the results. The results are kept strictly confidential until the night of the awards.
The UBCP/ACTRA Awards are peer adjudicated. This means all submissions are reviewed by panels made up of Full Members of UBCP/ACTRA who work professionally in the industry. The process ensures that recognition comes from fellow performers who understand the craft and context of the work being judged.
We are currently in the adjudication phase, where juries are reviewing all eligible submissions. This phase will continue until mid-September 2025.
Nominees will be contacted directly in early October 2025 and shared publicly shortly after.
Winners will be notified and publicly announced in November 2025.
We’re working on alternative ways to highlight and honour this year’s nominees and winners. Details will be shared as they are finalized.
Please reach out to us at [email protected] for any inquiries related to the UBCP/ACTRA Awards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Stage 1 – Nominee selection – We select the first group of jurors from our membership and they are designated a performance category. They then watch all of the nomination clips submitted for that category and score them individually. Our accounting firm receives the scores and tabulates the results, creating our list of nominees!
Stage 2 – Winner selection – We select a second group of members who are designated a performance category to watch, and this time they have to watch the full production and score the performance overall. These results are then sent to our accounting firm who tabulates the results. The results are kept strictly confidential until the night of the awards.
Yes, if you are fortunate enough to become a nominee, we need to have the full production file ready to send for the second stage of adjudicating.
Ask the production if they can send us a watermarked version. If not, ask the production if they can send the union the file directly once you become a successful nominee. If we do not receive the full production you may become ineligible for your nomination.
We need hard copies as we upload them to a secure timed website where only the Nominating and Adjudicating jurors can view each submission.
Yes, you can submit multiple submissions for the same category, however, a maximum of 3 submissions for the same episodic production. (stunts excluded).
Yes, you can submit another member, but you will need to have all of the assets required to complete their submission. If you do not, the submission will be void.
Yes. The hard deadline is TBD. If we have not received the submission form, clip, and full production, your submission will not be considered.
Yes absolutely, in fact, we encourage it and suggest you ask them to submit on your behalf.
No, unfortunately, you MUST be a UBCP/ACTRA branch member to submit. However, if you are residing in BC and have not transferred your membership over yet, this might be a good time to do so! Please contact your branch membership department and ask for a transfer form. Once transferred you will be eligible to submit.
A public screening, festival, or commercial distribution is considered first aired. A private cast and crew screening is not.
Tickets
Tickets are offered to members by invitation and lottery draw in October – keep your eyes on your email!
Yes – you will be offered the option to bring a guest.
Usually, in October. Make sure you are subscribed to receive emails from the union!
Yes minors are allowed to attend the event, however, there are limited tickets available. More details will be emailed directly to the minor members.
Unfortunately not. Your tickets are non-transferable and if you cannot attend the event please inform [email protected]
Other
No code – but hey – it is an Awards show and there are tons of photo ops!
Yes, food and a cash bar are provided both before and after the show.
Yes, you can take photos with your phone but no unauthorized professional camera equipment is allowed.
Unfortunately, there is no specific parking at the Commodore, however, it is located in the center of downtown Vancouver, and parking lots and Skytrain stations are located close to the venue.
Sadly the party has to stop sometime and for us it is midnight! Please be aware that drink service will stop 30 minutes before closing.
