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.”
Murray has a wide range of experience in collective bargaining, organizing and rights administration, including most recently in his role as executive director of the Toronto Musicians’ Association Local 149 (TMA149). As director of ACTRA Performers’ Rights Society, Murray will assume the role of managing a team of staff dedicated to maximizing the remuneration received by ACTRA’s membership and assignors, says the press release.
