Livestream
A livestream is the real-time broadcast of video and audio content over the internet, allowing viewers to watch and interact with events as they happen.
Loan-Out Company
A loan-out company is a business entity created by actors or directors to provide their services to production companies, offering tax benefits and liability protection.
Local Hire
A local hire is a worker employed by a production who lives in or near the filming location, responsible for their own housing and travel arrangements.
Localization
Localization is the process of adapting media content to suit the cultural and linguistic preferences of a specific region or country, going beyond mere translation.
Location Scout
A location scout is a professional who finds and secures suitable filming locations for movies, TV shows, or commercials based on creative and logistical needs.
Location Scouting
Location scouting is the process of searching for and evaluating filming locations that meet the creative and logistical needs of a production, including permits and feasibility.
Locked Cut
A locked cut is the final approved version of a film or TV episode, with no further editing changes, allowing the production to move into final post-production stages.
Lookbook
A lookbook is a visual document that showcases the aesthetic, mood, or style of a film, TV show, or commercial, used by directors and designers to communicate vision.
Looping
Looping is the process of re-recording dialogue during post-production to improve sound quality or replace lines, ensuring it matches the original performance.
Low Budget Agreement
The SAG-AFTRA Low Budget Agreement is for films with a budget under $2.5 million, allowing flexibility in pay while still providing protections for actors.