Financial Core FAQ for Actors
Q. Can my child work non-union if we do Financial Core? Yes. SAG-AFTRA’s “Rule One” states that once you become a union member, you are banned from doing non-union work…
Union Financial Core
Maybe your agent mentioned it as a possibility. Maybe you heard it was a way to pay less dues. Maybe you’ve noticed the increase in non-union jobs out there. Maybe…
SAG and AFTRA Merger
SAG and AFTRA merged into one union in 2012. The merger was hotly contested and there was no shortage of union propaganda on both sides of the issue. At the…
Theatrical Negotiations
Theatrical Negotiations for Parents and Their Reps When an agent starts negotiating a deal, panic sets in for most parents. We have no idea what is being discussed or if…
Residual Payments
Welcome to one of the most confusing and difficult aspects of the entertainment industry—getting paid! Residuals (also known as royalties) are the bread and butter of the working actor’s life.…
Incorporation
THE VALUE OF A LOAN-OUT CORPORATION UPDATE COMING SOON: Nothing in this article should be construed as legal or financial advice. Bizparentz is currently working with a qualified accountant to…
Unemployment
IMPORTANT MESSAGE About COVID-19 Benefits and the CARES Act Bad news: Child actors will NOT receive stimulus checks because they *can* (and should) be claimed as dependents on their parents’…
Cautionary Tales
Children have been entertaining the masses since the beginning of the industry in the early 1900s. We’ve all heard the stories of “child stars gone bad” but WHY bad things…
Film Incentives
State Filming Incentives are the single most important influence on the industry today, but most actors don’t understand them, and don’t know why it would affect them. We’re here to…
Introduced Legislation
We encourage all interested parties to get involved in your state! Contact your legislator or the author of the bill and let them know what you think! If you hear…