What is the Role of Trained Animals in the Entertainment Industry? The entertainment industry has always thrived on variety, and trained animals have been a key component of film, television, theater, and even live events for decades. From heartwarming dog heroes in family movies to horses in historical and western epics, trained animals bring a…
How are the WGA and SAG strikes affecting animal actors? On 7/14/23, SAG (Screen Actor’s Guild), went on strike after their contract labor dispute stalled in negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). This coincides with the WGA (Writers Guild of America) strike in a series of broader Hollywood labor disputes…
Why can’t I hire or rent a native North American bird in the USA? Due in part to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918, no venture for profit (i.e. commercial, television show, movie, print ad, etc.) can use any bird native to North America. In fact, it is illegal to even possess these birds without…
What is an “Animal Team”? A trained animal actor team typically consists of several very similar looking animal actors, that all play the same role in a script, but each one excels at performing different trained behaviors. For each project our animals are hired for, we determine whether a ‘team’ will be needed – based…