
A Helpful Chart When Booking Minors
Greetings. I am a California-certified studio teacher and wanted to help field any questions you future filmmakers may have about employing minors on your productions. You can ask about work permits, permit to employ, "pumpkin", etc. I also wanted to share this chart [above] showing how working hours are broken down into groups. When casting, always book the 9-year-old over a child who is either 6,7, or 8. That extra hour can mean the difference between making your day or not. Note: the state does allow for exceptions to work earlier/later than times listed if you petition it.