Tools for Producers
Let’s Roll! Listed below is information to assist production in the appropriate dealings with minors. Of course, we welcome you to use the search bar on this site and peruse…
Pennsylvania Laws
Pennsylvania updated their child labor laws in 2012. Like many states, film incentives had a huge impact on the state, drawing new productions, revenue and problems. Most famously, the reality…
After An Open Secret
After the Release of An Open Secret An Open Secret was a couple of years ahead of its time. The #metoo movement would not be sparked with the allegations against…
Bizparentz and The Making of An Open Secret
Our Story We’ve been called homophobic (we aren’t), and have been stalked, threatened and harassed. Several high profile people mentioned in the film insisted on saying this was a “witch…
Twilight Zone Tragedy
TWILIGHT ZONE: THE MOVIE by Anne Henry, Bizparentz Foundation In 1982, 3 actors died on the set of a major motion picture, directed by Jon Landis. Two of the dead…
New York Work Permit
New York Work Permits Similar to California, New York has two kinds of work permits for young performers but the timing is a little different: 1. 12 Month Permit (application…
Pedophiles and Predators in the Entertainment Industry
We (Paula and Anne) are often asked how we became the industry experts on pedophilia and child safety. It is certainly not something we ever intended to do in our…
Reducing Risk – 12 Steps to Cyber Safety
The recent explosive advancements of technology have brought about some new situations that parents and all those assisting young performers in their career need to be aware of. Pedophilia, website…
Extreme Roles = Extreme Decisions
Extreme Roles = Extreme Decisions A Checklist of Things for a Parent to Consider At some point in a child actors career, most parents will be faced with an acting…
Learning Lines With Kids
Actor Life Hack: How to Learn Lines with Kids It isn’t unusual to get invited to an audition with less than 24 hours notice. When child actors are working, they…