SXSW 2026

Join BAL Partner Tiffany Derentz and a panel of experienced entertainment industry professionals at South by Southwest 2026 as they explore the real-world challenges of global filmmaking. From Hollywood to Helsinki, film and TV productions are chasing top talent and locations — but when creativity meets border control, things get complex. The panel, Producing Without Borders: Navigating Global Film, dives into immigration laws, work permits and the realities of managing international crews on tight budgets and timelines. The panel will unpack how the entertainment industry is adapting to a borderless future and what leaders need to know to keep productions moving.

See you at SXSW!