Louisiana has the most generous film incentive program in the world, with a 40% tax credit, and very few restrictions — they require no insurance (other than worker’s comp) and no filming permits. To read more about the current program, download this flyer from the Lousiana Film Office. More information can be found about child…
California has the most extensive matrix of laws regarding children working in the entertainment industry in the world. Applicable laws can be found scattered through the Family Code, Probate Code, Education Code and Labor Code. In addition, California is a union state, so SAG-AFTRA, the actor’s labor union, also has jurisdiction over most projects. A…
The laws governing child performers differ greatly from state to state. It is a parent’s responsibility to understand the applicable laws in their home state and also any state where their child may work. Sadly, there is no comprehensive searchable database of these laws. A starting point would be the Federal Department of Labor. It…
The Child Performer Protection Act was spearheaded by Bizparentz Foundation in an effort to keep child performers safe from sex offenders. The law does two things: requires all those who work as service providers to children in the entertainment industry to obtain a permit from the Department of Labor. This includes all managers, publicists, photographers,…