Immigration and Global Mobility Support for the Film and Entertainment Sector
Bringing Talent Together for Productions Worldwide
The film and entertainment industry thrives on collaboration and creativity, often requiring talent from diverse locations to come together at a moment’s notice. From directors and actors to production crews and technical experts, projects across this sector face unique immigration and compliance challenges.
Immtell provides practical solutions for film and entertainment companies to smoothly and compliantly bring talent and crew members to the right locations.
With expertise in over 175 countries and an innovative platform, Immtell helps your team focus on creating impactful stories and events while we manage the complexities of global mobility and compliance.
Immigration Solutions Tailored to Film & Entertainment Needs
The fast-paced nature of the entertainment industry demands quick, reliable solutions for moving talent across borders. Immtell’s immigration services support film and entertainment projects of all sizes, helping you access talent in line with local regulations and project timelines.
- Creative Worker Visa for UK Productions: Immtell specialises in the UK’s Creative Worker Visa, a temporary visa designed to support the film, TV, music, and creative sectors. We provide complete guidance for individuals and groups applying under this route, ensuring eligibility and compliance with Home Office requirements. This visa allows your team to bring in skilled talent quickly for short-term and ongoing productions.
- Visa Assessment Tool for Quick Decision-Making: Our Visa Assessment Tool gives entertainment companies immediate insights into visa options, eligibility, and timelines across various countries. This ensures efficient, compliant decision-making for talent and crew relocations, enabling projects to stay on schedule.
- Comprehensive Global Visa and Work Permit Processing: Immtell manages visa and work permit applications, renewals, and compliance checks across all project locations. Whether it’s a film shoot, live event, or music tour, we ensure that your team has the required legal permissions, avoiding delays or unexpected issues on set.
- UK Sponsor Licence Support for Long-Term Productions: For production companies looking to hire talent in the UK for longer durations, Immtell provides full support with acquiring and managing a Home Office Sponsor Licence. This licence allows companies to hire international talent for extended periods, ensuring compliance and smooth project continuity.
Compliance Solutions for the Film & Entertainment Sector
Compliance is essential in the entertainment industry, where regulatory oversights can lead to significant disruptions. Immtell’s compliance solutions protect your projects, helping you meet immigration and employment standards while focusing on creativity and production quality.
- Mock Audits and Compliance Assessments: Immtell conducts mock audits to identify and mitigate potential compliance risks, ensuring your operations are prepared for inspections. This proactive approach helps safeguard against disruptions, fines, and reputational damage.
- Policy Development and Compliance Training: We work with your team to create compliance policies tailored to the unique needs of the film and entertainment industry. Immtell also provides training sessions to ensure that production managers and HR teams understand immigration requirements, reducing compliance risks.
- Right to Work Checks and Secure Document Management: Immtell assists with Right to Work checks, visa renewals, and document management, helping your team maintain compliance across multiple locations and projects. Our secure platform keeps essential documents accessible and organised.
Beyond Immigration – Holistic Support for Production and Events
Immtell’s services extend beyond immigration. We offer operational support that streamlines the logistics of film and entertainment projects. We provide solutions to help your production run smoothly from market entry to payroll.
- Market Entry Playbook for Expanding Productions: For companies looking to establish a presence in new regions, Immtell’s Market Entry Playbook provides insights on local regulations, tax obligations, and employment standards. This roadmap supports compliant expansion into new markets, making international production setups easier.
- Payroll and Tax Compliance for Global Crews: Managing payroll and tax compliance for international production teams is complex. Immtell’s payroll and tax services help you meet local obligations and manage costs, reducing compliance risks and ensuring smooth payroll operations.
- Employee Cost and Benefits Planning: Our employee cost calculator offers accurate insights into total employment costs for different roles, including benefits and taxes. This allows production companies to budget effectively and offer competitive packages to attract top-tier talent.
Centralised Platform for Managing Immigration and Compliance
Immtell’s secure, centralised platform enables film and entertainment companies to streamline immigration, compliance, and mobility management. With real-time tracking, document storage, and status updates, our platform keeps teams connected and minimises the administrative workload for production managers
Why Film & Entertainment Companies Choose Immtell
Immtell’s deep understanding of the film and entertainment sector, along with our global network of immigration specialists, makes us a trusted partner for managing complex immigration and compliance needs. Our solutions offer key advantages:
- Fast, Reliable Talent Deployment: Our Visa Assessment Tool and creative worker visa solutions help your team mobilise talent swiftly, ensuring productions stay on schedule and within regulatory guidelines.
- Risk Mitigation in High-Visibility Environments: Immtell’s proactive compliance services protect entertainment companies from fines, operational delays, and reputational risks, keeping your projects on track.
- Complete Transparency and Control: Our platform provides full visibility into immigration and compliance processes, enabling your team to monitor deadlines, manage documents, and access real-time updates for every production.
Ready to Bring Your Global Talent to Set?
Immtell is here to support your film and entertainment company with expert immigration and compliance solutions. From visa processing to compliance management, we handle the complexities so you can focus on delivering impactful productions and events.
