India Laws: Bollywood
While unfamiliar to most U.S. audiences, India’s entertainment industry is, and has always been, booming! “Bollywood” (so named for the cross between Hollywood and Bombay, now called Mumbai) is the…
Illinois Laws
Chicago film production is booming, as you might expect under a mayor that is the brother to one of the industry’s most powerful agents (Ari Emmanuel, CEO of Endeavor). In…
Massachusetts Laws
There are two main laws that affect child performers in Massachusetts, and both are initiated by the production, not the parent: 1. A waiver process for employers to hire anyone…
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…
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…
Georgia Laws
Georgia Child Labor Laws for Entertainment Since 2020, Georgia and specifically Atlanta, has been the third leg of the film and entertainment industry triad. In 2022, 412 productions were…
New Jersey Laws
New Jersey Child Labor Laws for Entertainment New Jersey does have a permit system and it is free! The State discourages the use of services to get a permit. If…
Child Entertainment Laws By State
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…