Filming kids

[richmondfloyd]

Hi,

I had an idea that we would branch out into filming kids parties. Basically something along the lines of siting a kid down at the party and asking them questions like 'what is your favourite toy' etc etc

Would then be edited into a flashy graphic end product and once the structure if right, very little post production would need to be done.

But what are the legalities of filming kids? The parents should always be present of course.

I am in the UK and mentioned it to another business owner who seemed to think there is 'no law' as such that you need to adhere to.

 

[MichaelP]

Are the parents hiring you to video the kids? I would think each of the parents at the party would need to sign off on their kid(s) being videotaped. What happens to the video after the fact?

Michael

 

[FilmBoy77]

get release forms and make their parents sign it as well as make sure they have a clear understanding of what your intentions are. why take a risk? everytime i've filmed kids the parents are more than happy to sign the release form and the kids are down for anything. actually now that i think of it the kids seem to be easier to work with in some cases....

 

[richmondfloyd]

Hi,

Thanks for your replies.

It's just going to be for the parents use in whatever way they see fit. But we will keep a master copy.

I don't think there is a law requiring permission, but then again I am still not clear as to whether I need (legally) signed permission to film anyone...

Thanks

 

[Steve House]

Hi,

Thanks for your replies.

It's just going to be for the parents use in whatever way they see fit. But we will keep a master copy.

I don't think there is a law requiring permission, but then again I am still not clear as to whether I need (legally) signed permission to film anyone...

Thanks

Can't comment of UK law but here releases are not a statutory legal requirement. In other words, there's no legislation on the books that says you must get a release in such and such a circumstance. That's not to say that people don't have a right to privacy or the right to control any uses made of their likeness ... they do and there are laws to that effect. You do have to get their permission. What written releases do is give you a defence in the event you are sued after the fact, disproving any claim somone might make alleging you violated their privacy by shooting without their knowledge, didn't have their permission to use the images, or went beyond the scope of their permissions.