Animals used in film and television production can face significant welfare risks from stress, physical hazards, and inadequate preparation for unnatural environments.
Even well-monitored film sets create welfare challenges: bright lights, loud noise, crowds, and repeated takes can cause significant stress in animals. The industry has improved since early Hollywood, but gaps remain in international productions, social media content, and small-budget films. Advances in CGI have eliminated the need for animals in many formerly risky roles.