To many people it may seem pretty obvious that minors should wear seat belts when filming a scene inside a moving vehicle, or that real, live ammunition should rarely be used just to create a special effect.  However, for producers, directors and other crew members working on a production, sometimes our creativity can simply get the best of us. 

Unfortunately delivering a successful project, staying on schedule, or coming in under budget often takes precedent over the safety of those with whom we work. When it comes to working with babies, children and teens, however, this simply cannot be the case. 

Working with minors in entertainmentis an extremely unique and often confusing task. After all, as adults working in entertainment, we go to work every day to do a job. It is easy to forget that the children on the productions, although they are working too, are still just children. This means that in many cases they cannot be treated as adults even though they are working alongside adults, and they cannot make decisions for themselves even when it seems like they can. 

At Children In Film we realize that producers, directors and other crew members don't always have the time to research the details of every rule, law or regulation. This is why we've compiled a summary of labor lawson our website with quick links and contact information for the department of labor in all 50 states. But did you know that our website also provides links to the Safety Bulletinsdeveloped by the Industry-Wide Labor-Management Safety Committee for use by the motion picture and television industry? 

If you are an industry pro who has a question about anything from infant actors, to stunts, to water hazards or inclement weather, or a parent who simply wants to keep informed about what is and is not okay, we highly encourage you to check out our Safety Bulletin page in the Rules & Lawssection of ChildrenInFilm.com.