The Front Row View (entertainment insurance blog)
Your Film Gear May NOT be Covered under Your Homeowners Insurance
17 September, 2024 • David HamiltonImage: Shutterstock You arrive back at your apartment to find your door pried open and your camera, sound and lighting gear missing. You take out your phone and call your insurance broker to report the claim under the homeowners policy that you purchased. An adjuster is assigned. The claims adjuster does a web search a...
What’s a “MacGuffin?”
10 December, 2018 • Casey BuddenWhat is a MacGuffin? / MacGuffin meaning / Hitchcock MacGuffin Sometimes derisively referred to as a “plot coupon,” a MacGuffin is a device in scriptwriting, a “thing” which the protagonist pursues, often loosely defined, which serves as their primary motivation and goal in the film. Alfred Hitchcock is often credited ...
Insurance for filming animals | animals on set and film insurance
10 December, 2018 • Casey BuddenLions & Tigers & Bears. Oh My. Animals are frequently used in film productions and everyone loves seeing our furry friends on film. However, there are several considerations with respect to using animals in films that could have a significant impact on your project. First, if the animal is to be a regular cast ...
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