The Front Row View (entertainment insurance blog)
How a specialized film insurance broker can help your production
2 July, 2024 • David HamiltonHow a film insurance broker helps A broker will help identify the risks associated with a production. Once the risks are identified, the risk can be transferred to an insurance company for a fee or premium. The film insurance broker negotiates the lowest possible premium and the broadest coverage available in the marke...
The Importance of Getting Media Releases from Cast and Above-the-line Crew
22 July, 2024 • Grant PattenImage credit: Shutterstock In filmmaking, obtaining media releases (also known as talent releases or actor releases) from the cast and above-the-line crew (i.e., creative personnel) is important for several reasons: **Legal Protection**: Media releases provide legal protection to the filmmakers and production company. ...
How a specialized film insurance broker can help your production
2 July, 2024 • David HamiltonHow a film insurance broker helps A broker will help identify the risks associated with a production. Once the risks are identified, the risk can be transferred to an insurance company for a fee or premium. The film insurance broker negotiates the lowest possible premium and the broadest coverage available in the marke...
How can a film composer or film producer avoid copyright infringement for music?
25 June, 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...
Ready Set Recycle: Film and Theatre Set Recycling in Canada
19 June, 2024 • Grant HeggieGuest blog post courtesy of ReadySetRecycle.com https://readysetrecycle.com/ is a web-based company that recycles anything and everything from the entertainment industry. Ready Set Recycle, based in Toronto, Canada and owned by Grant Heggie, offers a full line of services, including fixed-price sales and auctions. Read...
What role do music credits play with regard to film producer's E&O insurance?
28 May, 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...
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...
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...
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