It is required by law in California and New York that a percentage of a child’s entertainment industry earnings be deposited into a Coogan Account, a.k.a. a Coogan Blocked Trust Account. In California, only 10 days after getting an entertainment work permit, you must have also opened this special Coogan account specifically for that …
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Feb 18
What Is a Coogan Blocked Trust Account? (Showbiz Term of the Day)
What Is a Coogan Blocked Trust Account? For those with children interested in the entertainment industry, it is very important to understand what a Coogan Blocked Trust Account is. As soon as you get a California entertainment work permit (see “Do You Need an Entertainment Work Permit for Your Child Actor?“) for your child, you …
Feb 01
When You Become a Child Actor, How Do You Keep Up With Schoolwork?
When you become a child actor, one of the hardest things to do is keep up with your schoolwork. If you (or your child) wants to become a child actor, you need to continuously train in acting and other related activities such as dancing and voice. Often, there seems to be little time left for …
Jan 21
What is Pilot Season? (Showbiz Term of the Day)
There is a lot of talk about “pilot season” right now in Los Angeles. That is because pilot season is going on right now. The time referred to as “pilot season” used to be much more well-defined than it is now. But it does still occur. My daughter and I have been friends with several …
Dec 11
What Is SAG? (Showbiz Term of the Day)
You’ve probably heard the showbiz term “SAG” with regards to actors, awards, and projects. You probably not only wonder what SAG is but probably also wonder “What Does SAG Stand For?” I know “SAG” was one of many terms/acronyms I often heard and wondered about when my daughter and I first came to Los Angeles. …
