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 role for their child that has an extreme element to it. It might be foul language, sexual situations, horror, nudity, pedophilia or child abuse storylines,…
The Real Truth About Pilot Season A cottage industry has developed in Los Angeles in the last 20 years or so, an industry that exists to serve something called pilot season. But in the last 10 years, pilot season has changed drastically. So what’s the real skinny? Is it real? Is it worth it? We’re…
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 there is anything we can do. It feels helpless and exciting at the same time. We so desperately want what is best for our children,…
MOTION CAPTURE AND MOVIE CONTRACTS James Pinchak, ESQ. New technology, motion performance also known as motion capture, performance capture ,“mo cap,” has caused unforeseen problems in drafting contracts between producers and performers in regard to motion picture agreements. Apparently, there is no case law or arbitration’s that have set any precedents in this area. SAG-AFTRA…