Cross-Border Compliance
Cross-border compliance involves meeting legal and regulatory requirements for film or TV productions involving talent or companies from different countries.
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The Essential Showbiz Dictionary™
Welcome to The Essential Showbiz Dictionary™. This page covers the key terms you need to know when you get international jobs in entertainment. For example, it’s crucial to understand what a “work visa” means—this refers to the legal authorization required for a foreign national to work in another country. Whether you’re dealing with international contracts or getting a local work permit, knowing these terms is essential for managing the complexities of international entertainment jobs.
Use this list to get familiar with these key international entertainment job terms. You’ll gain valuable insights into the legal and logistical challenges of working abroad. This section provides clear definitions to guide you through the various aspects of international work, from obtaining the necessary permits to understanding tax implications. We’re always updating our list of international entertainment job terms, so check back often to stay informed and successfully manage your global entertainment career.
Cross-border compliance involves meeting legal and regulatory requirements for film or TV productions involving talent or companies from different countries.
A cultural consultant advises film and TV productions on accurately and respectfully portraying specific cultures, ensuring authenticity and avoiding stereotypes.
Cultural exceptions are policies allowing countries to protect their cultural industries, such as film and TV, from international trade regulations to promote local content.
Dual citizenship allows an individual to be a legal citizen of two countries simultaneously, simplifying work, travel, and tax matters for international professionals.
An expatriate, or expat, is a person who lives and works outside their native country, often to pursue international opportunities in the entertainment industry.
The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) allows U.S. citizens working abroad to exclude a portion of their foreign income from U.S. taxes, reducing tax liability.
Foreign exchange rates determine the value of one country’s currency in relation to another, impacting production costs and profits for international film projects.
The Foreign Tax Credit allows U.S. citizens and companies to reduce their U.S. tax liability by offsetting taxes paid to foreign governments, avoiding double taxation.
International casting involves hiring actors from different countries for global film or TV projects, often conducted through remote auditions or local agents.
Language dubbing is the process of replacing original dialogue with new dialogue in a different language, making films or TV shows accessible to international audiences.
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