{"id":1447,"date":"2021-06-03T11:02:40","date_gmt":"2021-06-03T18:02:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sftvproductionhandbook.lmu.build\/?p=1447"},"modified":"2026-03-10T14:51:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T21:51:40","slug":"minors-policies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sftvproductionhandbook.lmu.build\/index.php\/2021\/06\/03\/minors-policies\/","title":{"rendered":"Minors Policies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

SFTV POLICIES FOR WORKING WITH MINORS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NO MINORS UNDER 5 are allowed on set.   ALL MINORS WORKING ON YOUR SET ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A MINOR WORK PERMIT<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: A 10-day temporary child work permit can be obtained online for first-time applicants only<\/strong>. No birth certificate or school records are required for the 10-day temporary permit. A $50 application fee is required. The permit is valid for 10 days and cannot be renewed. You may not apply more than 10 days before your shoot begins, so be sure that all workdays fall within the 10-day permit window. Click on the minor work permit link above for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can find the minor release form here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A CERTIFIED Studio Teacher AND a Parent\/Guardian must be present when a minor is on set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Studio Teacher Confirmation form can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHO IS A MINOR?<\/strong> <\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A m<\/strong>inor<\/strong>, by definition, is anyone under the age of eighteen.  The use of children in motion pictures presents logistical and ethical challenges to the filmmaker.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHY ALL THE RULES?<\/strong> <\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While there are no national standards regulating the use of children in the entertainment industry, a number of states have adopted rules that are very similar to California\u2019s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The California regulations apply to minors who work in California or who are taken out of state to work. They also apply to minors from out-of-state who work in California. If you are working in another state: Check local rules and regulations covering the use of minors. The local film commission can help with this. Any child wishing to work on your student film must possess a current <\/strong>entertainment work permit<\/strong><\/a> issued from the state. <\/strong>They must bring the permit to the set with them each day they work. Studio Teachers will want to see these permits before they allow a child to work in your film. It is the responsibility of the minor\u2019s parents to obtain this permit. Be sure to ask whether the child has a permit when you are casting the<\/strong> <\/strong>film. <\/strong>Permits can be obtained at: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Department of Labor Standards Enforcement \n<\/strong>Entertainment Work Permit Unit \n6150 Van Nuys Blvd. Room 100 \nVan Nuys, CA 91401 (818) 901-5484 <\/pre>\n\n\n\n
Because children working in films have been abused and mistreated\u2013 and because the parents of those children could not always be counted on to protect the best interests of the child, the State of California determined that an objective, third party must be present when a child is working. A person whose only concern was to safeguard the welfare of the minor; the Studio Teacher. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please refer to the following documents to further review child labor laws for minors: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Child Labor Law Pamphlet<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Entertainment Industry Child Labor Law Pamphlet<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
A FEW POINTS TO REMEMBER:<\/strong> <\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n