ACTRA, SAG/AFTRA and Equity Performers

During my time at Harbourfront Centre’s World Stage I was lucky to meet so many talented global artists. As i move into this space, working with performers on intimacy, I wanted to gather some of the sexual harassment and intimidation reporting resources made available through the performers unions in Canada, the U.S and the U.K in one place. I have also included each unions best practices on scenes of intimacy, nudity, simulated sex and sexual violence, so that if you are working on such a scene you have the tools you need.

ACTRA Members

Best Practices for Scenes Involving Nudity, Intimacy, Simulated Sex and Sexual Violence: https://www.actra.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Best-Practices-Web-Full.pdf

Harassment reporting services: http://www.actratoronto.com/harassment/sexual-harassment-resources//

SAG/AFTRA Members

Quick Guide for Scenes Involving Nudity and Simulated Sex: https://www.sagaftra.org/quick-guide-scenes-involving-nudity-and-simulated-sex-0

Contract updates 2020: https://www.sagaftra.org/files/sa_documents/Sex_Nudity_and_You_FINAL.pdf

SAG/AFTRA developed a reporting app in 2021 called “Safe Place”: https://servicesagaftra.custhelp.com/app/sh/home

EQUITY Members

Guidance on intimacy, nudity and sex scenes: https://www.equity.org.uk/at-work/equity-for-women-toolkit/intimacy-and-nudity/

Sexual harassment reporting: https://fia-actors.com/fileadmin/user_upload/News/Documents/2020/January/FIA_Manual_Combatting_SH_EN_V2.pdf

May whatever road you’re travelling on right now, however rocky, lead to a supportive clearing where healing and community belonging is possible.