ACTRA appoints new director of performers' rights society

TORONTO — ACTRA (the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists) announced today Michael Murray will be joining ACTRA National as the new director of the ACTRA Performers’ Rights Society, effective February 16. He will report to Marie Kelly, national executive director and chief negotiator of ACTRA National. “We are pleased to welcome Michael to our leadership team,” said Kelly, in a press release. “He brings with him a wealth of knowledge and a commitment to defending the rights of artists. Michael will oversee and streamline the flow of royalties and use fees to professional audio and audiovisual performers.”...