Quick Resources

American Humane Film & Television Unit
Los Angeles, CA 91403
818.501.0123
filmunit@americanhumane.org

MS Board of Animal Health
Jackson, MS
601.359.1170 

Mississippi has no laws that specifically address the situation of children working as actors. Compliance with applicable Federal Laws and with Screen Actors Guild regulations is sufficient.

Mississippi UAS Regulations are based on the FAA  regulations. Any certifications and/or authorizations a production has for operating a UAS apply where ever the drone is being used.
 
NOTE: To operate in national airspace productions are required by law to have an Item – Section 333 exemption certificate, a certificated person and a certificated aircraft.  They are required to show certifications and authorizations to law enforcement and the MS Film Office to operate in national airspace before production begins.
 
Have additional questions, contact:  
 Albert McCray – 601.664.9814 | MS Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Point of Contact
 Visit: http://www.faa.gov/uas/faqs/#krp

Productions should consult with the appropriate city, county, film commission or authorities for permission to close streets or highways. At your request, the Film Office will identify which authority has jurisdiction over a roadway and will make the initial contact for you. In most cases, off-duty officers from that jurisdiction should be used for traffic control. Rates vary in different counties and towns but are very reasonable. Production Assistants should not be used to hold or direct traffic unless authorized.

We require filmmakers working on city, county or state property (including roads and highways) to list that entity as additionally insured on the production’s Certificate of Insurance. We will also advise private property owners to obtain this coverage from productions as a standard part of their location agreements. Location agreements and appropriate insurance paperwork for both public and private properties should be executed prior to the filming of each location. A copy of the company’s standard location agreement and the insurance certificate must be on file with the Film Office.

The State of Mississippi requires no permits or fees for filming. Some productions may be required to obtain a Certificate of Authority from the Secretary of State’s office. There are certain guidelines and clearances for filming on historical sites and properties and in all historical districts. The Film Office will advise.

Mississippi is a right-to-work state, in which workers may not be denied employment based on their membership or lack of membership in a union. In practice, this means that most recent productions in our state have combined union and non-union personnel.

IATSE 478
(represents southern Mississippi)
432 N. Anthony St., Suite 305
New Orleans, LA 70119
504.486.2192
info@iatse478.org
 
IATSE 492
(represents northern Mississippi)
4610 Charlotte Pike Nashville, TN 37209>
615.386.3492
iatse492@yahoo.com
 
IATSE 589
(Jackson, Vicksburg, Natchez)
Jill Lucas
1665 Highway 51 Madison, MS 39110
601.856.4374
 
JACKSON FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS AFM 579
Mimi Linehan
2906 N. State Street, #203, Jackson, MS 39216
601.982.8500
muscians579@att.net
 
TEAMSTERS 891
W.C. (Willie) Smith
2560 Valley Street
Jackson, MS 39204
601.372.8322
 
SAG-AFTRA
Lisha Brock
Director, Locals Administration 
SAG-AFTRA
5000 Quorum Dr #700
Dallas, TX 75254
214.363.8300.ext.5
lisha.brock@sagaftra.org

Useful contacts for your accountant or payroll service
 
State Sales Tax
Statewide sales tax and use tax is 7%. Local additional taxes vary by city and county.
 
Withholding
Mississippi Department of Revenue
P.O. Box 1033
Jackson, MS 39215
601.923.7800
    Rates
    $0-$5,000 – 3%
    $5,001-$10,000 – 4%
    $10,001 and up – 5%
 
Unemployment Insurance
Mississippi Department of Employment Security
P.O. Box 1699
Jackson, MS 39215
601.321.6000
Rate
2.7% on the 1st $7,000 Workers’ Comp
 
Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Commission
P.O. Box 5300
P.O. Box 1699
Jackson, MS 39296-5300
601.987.4200

Western Union
800.325.6000

AT&T
1.855.637.9527

Comcast
601.982.0922