UBCP

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The Union of British Columbia Performers represents the interests of over 5000 members in British Columbia and the Yukon. UBCP is an independent branch of ACTRA (Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists), a national organization of professional performers working in the English-language recorded media in Canada. Our members perform in feature films, television, videos, radio, digital media and the Internet, corporate videos, documentaries and commercial advertisements, working as actors, stunt performers, voice-over performers, vocalists, dancers, comedians, puppeteers and background performers. We look forward to having you join our Union. Your Rights as a Union Member … Your Responsibilities … This page includes information on three forms of membership in UBCP: Background Extra Members If you are a non-member who works as a background performer on UBCP/ACTRA productions you can apply to join as a Background Extra Member if you have worked 24 days in the past 12 months. Apprentice Members If you are a non-member who has recently paid a permit for work on a UBCP/ACTRA production in a category which attracts use fee payments such as principal, actor, silent-on-camera, voice-over or stunt performer, you may be eligible to join as an Apprentice Member. Full Members If you are currently a UBCP/ACTRA Apprentice Member and have earned at least six eligible credits, you may qualify to apply to become a Full Member of UBCP/ACTRA. Performers who are members in good standing of other performer unions (CAEA, SAG, AFTRA) may also be eligible to become Full Members of UBCP/ACTRA. Please read the joining requirements below. If you would like more information, or if you wish to make an appointment, please contact: UBCP Member Services Suite #400 - 1155 West Pender Street Vancouver, B.C. V6E 2P4 Telephone: 604-689-0727

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