What is a "below-the-line talent"?

Question:it has 2 do w/ acting, directing ect.??

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: it has 2 do w/ acting, directing ect.??

the technical crews o f a motion picture

Anyone who isn't Tom Cruise

In Twister it included Seymour Phillip Hoffman

In MI3 Hoffman moved to above the line.

Above the line are excluded from the budget inclusion.

Below the line are budget issues and when budget cuts are required scenes, people and shooting days get cut.