The BizParentz Foundation is a non-profit corporation providing education, advocacy, and charitable support to parents and children engaged in the entertainment industry. The organization promotes a positive public image regarding child performers and educates the public regarding the safety and rights of child performers including child labor laws and regulations.
BizParentz is a collaborative effort of parents, government, and industry organizations. Parent members actively help others by bringing legislative issues to the forefront, researching industry solutions, writing educational articles, and planning special events. Industry organizations provide the Foundation with a variety of resources including facilities and services. BizParentz would like to thank all of those for their generous contributions to the Foundation!
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NEWS
CARE WAS WICKED!
See the pictures on the CARE Awards 2009 page. Check back often as we update the page! Congratulations to all our winners!
UPDATED ALERT!
BizParentz Foundation is in no way connected to Pacific Modeling and Acting Academy (PMAA) or The Academy of Cinema and Television (ACT, aka "The"). We are very concerned about the legitimacy of these businesses and do not support their business model. BizParentz would like to assist any families or media in regard to this matter and we welcome emails from interested parties at bizparentz@aol.com. Watch the news stories from around the country:
BABY BIZ GETS CHARGED
Scooter's Fabulous Flashcast, a CA based company that advertised on Craiglist has been charged with false advertising. This company apparently charged $1495 for a short list of talent managers in the LA area. Yikes! Read the LA City Attorney's press release here: http://www.lacity.org/atty/attypress/attyattypress6960340_05152009.pdf
Don't use expensive services! Read our Baby Biz article here: http://www.bizparentz.org/gettingstarted/babybiz.html
NEW BILL IN CA LEGISLATURE -- AB1319
This bill would tighten up the current "Advance Fee Talent Act" that already exists in CA. The bill would regulate those charge fees to meet agents, bait and switch operations, and other common talent scams. BizParentz is in support of this bill and we encourage all parents to make their thoughts known. You can read the bill here:
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/09-10/bill/asm/ab_1301-1350/ab_1319_bill_20090415_amended_asm_v98.html
Find a list of legislator's emails here:
http://www.legislature.ca.gov/legislators_and_districts/legislators/your_legislator.html
No need to write long letters, just say "support" or "do not support" in the title and give them a sentence or two why you like it or not.
COMING EVENTS
Los Angeles
$10
Friday, May 29 5:30-9:30PM Ages 12-14 only
Movie and Dinner at the Grove Actors Fund Looking Ahead activity. Register online
Los Angeles
$5
Sat, May 30 9:00AM - 1:30PM Ages 14-18 only
UCLA Tour and Lunch. Actors' Fund Looking Ahead workshop. Register online
RETURN SAG THEATRICAL BALLOTS BY JUNE 9!!
Los Angeles
FREE
Saturday, June 13 1:15--3PM Ages 9-11 only
Community Service -- Ice Cream and Bingo with Seniors at Hollenbeck Palms
Actors' Fund Looking Ahead workshop. Register online
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