A Legacy of Protection

The American Humane Association has overseen movie sets since 1940 to make sure animal actors stay safe while portraying heroes, villains, companions, and comedians. American Humane's Film & Television Unit is designated by the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) as the only animal welfare organization with on-set jurisdiction. As such, the Film and TV Unit considers animal safety its primary goal.

Located in Los Angeles, American Humane’s Film & TV Unit has traveled to productions worldwide to protect animal actors. The presence of our Certified Animal Safety Representatives is an important reassurance for conscientious producers, actors, and animal trainers.

American Humane maintains a deep commitment to ensuring the care and safety of animals used in filmed entertainment. To survive and thrive for more than 65 years, the Film & TV Unit has continued to evolve in order to better serve our constituents--animal lovers and movie buffs alike. Always seeking ways to improve our effectiveness, American Humane regularly examines the strengths and needs of our Guidelines for the Safe Use of Animals in Filmed Media, ratings and reviews, and end-credit language to ensure that we are providing the best service we can to the animals -- and to the public who cares about their well-being.

To learn more about the evolution and advancements of American Humane's Film & TV Unit, please click here.

The IFP is the pre-eminent resource for the independent film community - with programs and events that bring together filmmakers, film fans and the companies trying to reach this audience. Since 1979, the IFP and its events have represented fantastic opportunities for filmmakers to perfect their craft, and for companies to reach filmmakers through event sponsorships. IFP events include Independent Film Week, IFP Market, Filmmaker Conference, Rough Cut Labs, and more! To learn more, join the IFP today!