What is interesting to me is how devout the liberal movie flock is when it comes to "protecting animals", (which is a good thing) but they could care less about how their film and story might affect the emotions and thought processs of our youth. And the Congress doesn't give a damn either. Money talks...
Improving Our Ability to Protect Animals On Set
American Humane Releases Revisions to its Guidelines for the Safe Use of Animals in Filmed Media
The American Humane Association recently released the latest revisions to its Guidelines for the Safe Use of Animals in Filmed Media as part of the organization’s on-going work to determine better and safer practices for the protection of animals in filmed entertainment.
“Our Guidelines are a dynamic tool for both film producers and our Film & TV Unit to ensure the safety of animals on the set,” says Marie Belew Wheatley, president and CEO of American Humane Association. “We have a 65-year-old legacy of protecting animals in filmed entertainment, which we have maintained by adapting to the fast-changing and ever-growing capabilities of the film industry and incorporating advancements in our understanding of animals. As specific risks are identified, advanced technology is introduced, and animal behavior is further understood, the American Humane Association revises the Guidelines to better provide for the safety of animals used in entertainment.”
The recent release of this revision follows more than a year of intensive evaluation, alteration, updates, and, in some areas, large expansion by American Humane Association’s advisory panel of recognized authorities including veterinarians, national animal welfare leaders, film industry professionals, and primatologists, as well as experts on other species. Download your copy here... (PDF;574KB) 83 pages
About the American Humane Association's Guidelines for the Safe Use of Animals in Filmed Media
American Humane’s Guidelines for the Safe Use of Animals in Filmed Media are a series of safety regulations designed to ensure the comfort and well-being of all animal actors. The Guidelines are periodically amended to address new issues and ever-evolving technological advancements.
American Humane Certified Animal Safety Representatives undergo extensive classroom and field training to fairly and comprehensively apply the Guidelines where appropriate. Because American Humane’s Film & Television Unit is the only animal welfare organization with access to productions for the purpose of monitoring the safety of animal actors, no entity or individual can enforce compliance with the Guidelines without the written approval of American Humane. Approval is given when an individual or entity successfully completes the American Humane training program and receives full certification. This is often the case with employees of other animal welfare organizations who, having completed American Humane’s training, act as on-set monitors overseas.
Because the Guidelines exist to support productions featuring animal actors, and because the Guidelines are accessible in printed form and online, American Humane cannot assume responsibility for the inappropriate or unauthorized use of the information contained in them. Although links to the Guidelines may be offered through other websites, American Humane does not control the content and information contained on those sites and thus cannot attest to their accuracy.
The information provided in American Humane's Guidelines may not be reproduced, in whole or part, without specifically referencing American Humane and the Guidelines. If used in whole, the Guidelines may not be reproduced but must be accessed via American Humane’s website. Reproduction rights, in whole or in part, may be requested by contacting info@americanhumane.org.
American Humane's Film & Television Unit continues to respond to changes in the entertainment industry by maintaining the Guidelines as a “living document.” American Humane’s Film & Television Unit encourages visitors to check the Guidelines periodically to keep current with new provisions. The organization also welcomes repeat visits to our site as American Humane expands the editorial content and furthers the mission to “care for an interesting breed of actor.”
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