Presenter: Don Parman and Will Heller

Join Actsafe's Performing Arts team as we review the 2022 event and discuss the future of the Actsafe Entertainment Safety Conference. Bring your stories and ideas so we can build content and plan for a return to in-person events.

Presenter: Hans Dayal, Randall Plitt, Katharine Pavoni, and Tarina Colledge

The motion picture industry has always been known for its resourcefulness and resiliency. The industry response to the COVID-19 pandemic was herculean, but are we ready for the next emergency? How can we be better prepared to mobilize to help ourselves, our industry and our communities when disaster strikes?

Presenter: Anand Kanna

Find out what resources we've developed to help with Hazard Identification on motion picture worksites, and who should take it.

Presenter: Reggie Hubbard

In this workshop, I will share basic physical practices, breathing techniques and spontaneous joy to help invigorate mind, body and spirit - and maybe even laugh a little. These are tips and techniques shared with all walks of life - from neighbourhood locals to Capitol Hill - and everywhere in between. Simple and effective ways to bring balance from head to toe. All you need is an open mind, a sense of humour and curiosity on how to take better care of yourself. Not a bad deal, eh?

Presenter: Dr. Kevin Kloesel

This session will explore these “Yes, or No” decisions, the pitfalls of being an armchair meteorologist and provide resources for proactive planning where weather is concerned. Session goers will leave with a list of questions that each should ask before attending a fair, concert or athletic event that could be impacted by hazardous weather.

Presenter: Mona Shum

This presentation will help Productions identify building-related hazards in the planning stages - such as location scouting - so that they can address the risks early and prevent future uncontrolled exposures and delays posed by these hazards.

Presenter: Jack Thomas

When Jack Thomas thinks back to the day he lost his arm, what he remembers most are the warning signs. Today, the 22-year old Port Coquitlam native is an active member of the local music scene, playing bass guitar, drums, and piano. Jack works as a professional musician, audio engineer, music producer, and motivational speaker and has performed in bands, produced albums, and participated in numerous music recording projects.

Presenter: Anand Kanna

Joint health and safety committees in motion picture productions aren't always easy to set up. I’m on an MOW that runs for 28 days, do I really need a JHSC? Who’s the employer rep? What about worker reps? Who decides? We’ll answer these as well as any other questions you might have about the Joint Health and Safety Committee in motion picture land.

Presenter: Dean Goodine (Props Master), Tom Felcan, and Bryan Knight (1st AD)

In October of 2021, tragedy struck on the worksite of the motion picture production "Rust" in New Mexico where a firearm was discharged with the bullet striking and killing the director of photography and injuring the director. Could it happen here? We've assembled industry professionals for an in-depth discussion on how they work to prevent it and share what others need to know to make sure they prevent it too.