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…
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…
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 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 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 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…
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…
Child Performer Laws in New York (Work Permits, Work Hours, and more) HISTORY New York passed the New York Child Performer Education and Trust Act in 2003 (aka S.4696 /…
Child Labor Laws for Entertainment in New Mexico Many families may recall that the legislation for child performer’s working in New Mexico was passed in April 2007 and went into…
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…
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…