The Front Row View (entertainment insurance blog)
The Three Parts of Film Production Insurance Explained by a Broker
30 October, 2023 • Mike GronerMike Groner: Production insurance I would break down into three different parts. The first being the liability; that’s your commercial general liability, also known as public liability. That’s the bodily injury or property damage to the public. No equipment vendor is going to let you out the door without liability insu...
The Best Mobile Apps for Filmmakers | Best Filmmaking Apps
2 May, 2024 • Grant PattenSource: Shutterstock There are various mobile apps out there – some of them even free – that can help filmmakers be more efficient in their processes and workflows. So, let’s do a “resource round-up” of some of the best mobile apps for filmmakers and producers. Scriptation LumaFusion ShotPro Shot Designer Helios Pro Ar...
What role do music credits play with regard to film producer's E&O insurance?
1 April, 2024 • Byron PascoeByron Pascoe: Whenever I watch a production, I read all the credits. It’s important that we review credits and recognize all the people involved in any kind of production. With respect to music, it’s important that each song is referenced in the credits if you have told someone you’re getting the rights from that you’r...
How can a film composer or film producer avoid copyright infringement for music?
1 March, 2024 • Byron PascoeHow can a film composer/producer avoid copyright infringement for music used in a film production? Byron Pascoe: The way to avoid copyright infringement with respect to music in productions is to not infringe someone’s copyright; i.e., to create original music. It’s as simple as that. There are only so many keys, chord...
Self-distribution models for film productions: What are the risks?
29 February, 2024 • Dave SternSelf-distribution models (e.g., YouTube) for film productions: Increased or decreased risk and insurance cost? Dave Stern: It’s a good question because it really comes down to: the risk is tied to the exposure. If five people see a movie, the risk is low; if 10 million people see a movie, the risk is high. Something co...
Wedding Insurance: What is it? | What is Wedding Liability Insurance?
15 February, 2024 • David HamiltonWhat is Wedding Insurance? Special event wedding insurance (Canada) protects a couple if they are sued as a result of a mishap at their wedding that injures a guest. Why Get Wedding Insurance? Yikes: Right before walking down the aisle, the marquee tent is buffeted by wind and comes loose from its moorings and injures ...
The Top 20 Wedding Websites / Best Wedding Websites & Magazines
13 February, 2024 • Grant PattenImage: Shutterstock If you’re getting married or know someone who is, it would be helpful for you to familiarize yourself with wedding websites that can help prepare you for the wedding. Let’s do a “resource round-up” of some of the best wedding websites and magazines available online. These websites/magazines are all ...
Wedding Insurance Has Your Special Day Protected
6 February, 2024 • David HamiltonKnown for being an insurance online pioneer, Canada’s Front Row Insurance now offers wedding insurance – which you can get online in about 3 minutes Vancouver, BC – January 30, 2024 – You’re planning a wedding, so you’ve got a lot on your plate. Now, you can check one item off your list in about 3 minutes: wedding insu...
What are considerations around singers performing music in a film?
1 February, 2024 • Byron PascoeByron Pascoe: When singers are singing a song in a film, the first point is that if you’re a producer and you have someone singing in a film and it’s actually them singing (not a recording) a song that exists, you need permission to use the composition in the film. If you are recording someone singing a song in a film,...
Music licenses for non-original music used in a film production
29 January, 2024 • Dave SternHow are music licenses obtained for non-original, pre-recorded music used in a film production? A lawyer explains. Dave Stern: For original music such as a composer who creates a score for the production, you would typically engage the composer directly and have them sign a composer agreement or a deal memo to ensure t...
Who can give consent to have music be in a film?
4 December, 2023 • Byron PascoeByron Pascoe: There’s a pretty broad range of types of people and companies who can give consent to have music in film. Approximately 100,000 songs are uploaded to Spotify every day; there’s a lot of music that’s out there. Most music that is created and put out there in the world is created by independent artists who ...
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