Animal actors in film and television have welfare protections through American Humane certification in the US, but gaps remain in enforcement, international production, and digital era practices.
Animal welfare in film production spans from the on-set experience of performing animals to the keeping conditions between productions. AHA certification provides on-set monitoring but does not cover the full welfare picture of animal actors. The growth of CGI alternatives removes welfare risks for dangerous sequences. Productions that commit to digital alternatives for all stunt and dangerous scenarios represent the highest welfare standard in film animal use.