Special CARE Awardee 2011- Erin Murphy The topless photo of Erin Murphy on the internet isn’t what you think. Erin began her career while still in diapers. Discovered by an agent, as her mother pushed her stroller in L.A., Erin got her first job, playing a boy in a commercial for Folgers Coffee, at eleven…
CARE 2010 took us all to the tropic islands of Hawaii. This theme celebrated the unique culture of “Ohana” (family) in Hawaii and the huge industry presence in that state. This is symbolic for the life of a child actor, unique from many of their peers, but also very much a part of them, as…
“Cirque du CARE” was the theme for the 2008 CARE Awards, highlighting what a crazy, funny, unpredictable and amazing business Hollywood is. April 13th was a hot California day and excitement was in the air as awardees and their families entered the private gate into Universal Studios Hollywood. The red carpet was filled with anticipation…
“Cirque du CARE” was the theme for the 2008 CARE Awards, highlighting what a crazy, funny, unpredictable and amazing business Hollywood is. April 13th was a hot California day and excitement was in the air as awardees and their families entered the private gate into Universal Studios Hollywood. The red carpet was filled with anticipation…
The Colors Of Our Life On March 25, 2007, the attendees of CARE 2007 enjoyed another sunny and fun-filled day at Universal Studios Theme Park. After walking the press filled red carpet the awardees and their guests entered the Globe Theatre. They were greeted with collectible “All Access Passes” to the event, and awardees were…
The internet has many helpful lists of terms specific to the entertainment industry. It’s always great to be as knowledgeable as possible about the vocabulary, and the correct way to use it. Sadly, we see examples every day of people who’ve learned a “word” but not the proper way to apply it. For people who…
We prefer to call this the “unpaid wages” fund, because they aren’t really “unclaimed”. Rather, they are wages that were not paid the child for a variety of reasons. In California, 15% of gross earnings are withheld from children by producers. The earnings are to be deposited directly into the child’s trust account by the…
AB 2388 – Child Performers’ Act: Social Media Influencers PASSED on September 5, 2018 Kansen Chu, Assembly Member District 28 Final Law, with the language as passed, can be found at: State of California Legislative Website — AB 2388 ******* BILL FACT SHEET April 2018 SUMMARY: This measure clarifies that the existing laws protecting child performers…
Georgia Child Labor Laws for Entertainment As of 2020, Georgia and specifically Atlanta, is the third leg of the film and entertainment industry. The Georgia industry now brings in $7 billion a year, fueled by generous tax incentives of up to 30% of production costs. There is no indication that the move to Atlanta…