NO AMERICAN HUMAN ASSOCIATION LETTER APPLICABLE LETTER

1. What is it?

A No Animals Used Certification Letter is a formal, signed statement from the producer of a motion picture confirming that no live animals—including domesticated, wild, or exotic—were used in any capacity during the development, production, or post-production of the film. It is specifically designed to inform distributors, platforms, or content regulators that no oversight from the American Humane Association (AHA) or similar animal welfare organization is required, as the production did not involve animals on screen or behind the scenes.

This certification helps avoid the need for an AHA sign-off, and is often part of legal delivery requirements for distribution and broadcast.

2. Who is it for?

This document is for:

• Producers

• Production Coordinators

• Post Supervisors

• Sales Agents

• Distributors

• Networks & Streamers (e.g., Netflix, Amazon, HBO)

• Delivery Managers

• Broadcast Standards & Practices departments

It is typically submitted during final delivery when a film or series is being distributed without an American Humane Association "No Animals Were Harmed" certification because no animals were involved in the production.

3. What does it include?

This short-form document typically contains the following elements:

If you are a SAG/AFTRA signatory working with animals, you are required to register your production with the American Humane Association “No Animals Were Harmed®” program.

1. Register your production by visiting: http://www.humanehollywood.org. There is no charge for registering.

Key Terms and Notes

• No AHA Sign-Off Required

• Applicable to all platforms (theatrical, streaming, TV)

• May be requested by: Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, HBO, international buyers

• Can be submitted as PDF in delivery folder

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