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...
Multimedia Insurance Coverage
27 October, 2018 • David McLeishThanks to the Internet, Everyone Has Seen your Movie. Your intrepid film managed to weather the entire production process without any hiccups—bravo! Now that the theatrical run is over, it’s time to bequeath the film to posterity in the form of home video and TV rebroadcasts. Safe enough, right? In fact, the “tail” of ...
E&O Insurance Protects Against Invasion of Privacy and False Light
26 October, 2018 • Casey BuddenE&O Film Insurance & False Light Accusations You’ve made it! After much hard work, your film is finished and being widely screened in theatres. Audiences love it, and very positive reviews have appeared in several notable publications. Pride and excitement are the order of the day as everyone involved enjoys th...
Fair Use Misconceptions and Filmmaker E&O Insurance - Part 2
24 October, 2018 • Casey BuddenFAIR GAME? - A FAIR USE PRIMER FOR DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKERS (Part 2) Applicable to US-based producers only. For a discussion of fair dealing (Canada), click here. Not all uses of copyrighted material in your documentary will require you to obtain permission from the copyright holder. If you can argue that your use of the...
Fair Use and E&O Insurance for Filmmakers - Part 1
24 October, 2018 • Casey BuddenFAIR GAME? - A FAIR USE PRIMER FOR DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKERS (Part 1) Applicable to US-based producers only. For a discussion of fair dealing (Canada), click here. “If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” –Isaac Newton As a documentary filmmaker, you’ll likely need to make use of copyrighted...
Event Planning Insurance (US and Canada)
24 October, 2018 • Monica KrakePlanning an event? 4 insurance tips you need to know What is event insurance? Planning an event? Whether you’re getting ready for a gallery opening, organizing a neighbourhood rummage sale, or putting on a craft show, you’ll need to make sure you have the right insurance in place to protect your event and yourself in c...
Insurance for Theft of Camera and Film Equipment
24 October, 2018 • Casey BuddenFilm Equipment Theft Insurance (Canada and USA): Front Row You’ve finally gotten to the meat of the production: the principal photography phase. Much of the busywork is done; now for the fun part! Unfortunately, as it so often does, disaster strikes at the worst time: a rented vehicle used in the production is stolen f...
Camera and Film Processing Insurance in Canada and the USA
24 October, 2018 • Casey BuddenCamera & film processing insurance Put the Finishing Touches on your Film Without Worry. Congratulations! Principal photography on your production is complete and so far, everything has gone off without a hitch. You’ve managed to remain on budget, and footage was delivered to the post facility on time. While you un...
Planning an event? 5 insurance tips you need to know
12 October, 2018 • David Hamilton5 Tips for Event Planning / Event Insurance Planning an event? Whether you’re getting ready for a gallery opening, organizing a neighbourhood rummage sale, or putting on a craft show, you’ll need to make sure you have the right insurance in place to protect your event and yourself in case of any unforeseen circumstance...
Pre-Production Insurance for Filmmakers
2 October, 2018 • David HamiltonKeep a Minor Pratfall from Becoming Your Downfall Ah, pre-production. You’re one small step closer to getting your project in the can! Your script treatments are finished, crew hired, and cast chosen. You’re ready to get started building sets, designing costumes, and planning your shooting schedule. Normally this is no...
Protecting Your Script with Producer's E&O Insurance
2 October, 2018 • David HamiltonProducer's E&O Insurance Ensure Your Story is Told. Protect your Script. Your team has recently secured the rights to a popular book, and you’re ready to make it into a feature film. You’re excited to get started bringing the concept and promise of the book to life, and you hire a respected screenwriter to adapt th...
Equipment Breakdown Insurance: Essential For Small Businesses
1 October, 2018 • David HamiltonEquipment breakdown insurance Your telephone system crashes, your air conditioner starts blowing hot air, or a power surge renders your computers unusable. While you may have a Commercial Property policy, without the benefit of Equipment Breakdown Insurance, your business could be on the hook to pay not only for repair...
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