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We’re thrilled to have him join our crew.”</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/press%20releases/tony-b-frontrow-pr-FINAL.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Download PDF here</em></a></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>–30–</em></p>\n<p><strong><span>About</span></strong><span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers LLC is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection at a low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row ensures that clients receive the money they are owed per the insurance policy, as quickly as possible. 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One of the most critical areas of risk management in live events, especially concerts, is crowd control. Inadequate crowd control can lead to a variety of issues, including injuries, property damage, and even fatalities, each carrying significant financial and legal liabilities.</p>\n<p>While insurance can protect against the financial repercussions, the best approach is prevention. Below are crowd control best practices to consider.</p>\n<h2>Accurate Capacity Planning and Adherence to Limits</h2>\n<p>Concert venues must adhere to strict capacity limits set by local regulations. Overcrowding increases the risk of accidents like trampling, falls, and crush injuries. For example, at a <a href=\"https://vancouversun.com/news/this-week-in-history-1972-frustrated-stones-fans-riot-outside-pacific-coliseum\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Rolling Stones concert in Vancouver in 1972</a>, a riot broke out partially because of overcrowding.<span style=\"font-size: 12px;\"> </span>The sold-out concert left many fans without tickets, and as they gathered outside, tensions escalated. Police had to disperse the crowd using tear gas after fans attempted to storm the gates. Several people were injured during the chaos.</p>\n<p>As brokers, we frequently advise clients that exceeding capacity limits not only jeopardizes safety but can also invalidate insurance claims. Ensuring accurate ticket sales tracking and physical monitoring at entry points can help prevent overcrowding.</p>\n<h2>Sufficient Security and Staffing</h2>\n<p>It’s important to have well-trained security and adequate staff on-site, especially at larger concerts. These personnel should be strategically placed to manage entry points, monitor crowd behavior, and handle any emergencies. A common recommendation is to have one security officer per 100 fans.</p>\n<p>Security teams should also be trained in conflict resolution, so they can de-escalate situations that might arise in a crowded environment.</p>\n<h2>Emergency Preparedness and Medical Response</h2>\n<p>Even with the best-laid plans, emergencies can happen. Along with security, it’s also essential to have medical teams and first aid stations readily available at concerts. Organizers should designate medical areas and ensure staff are aware of these locations. Pre-event planning should include coordination with local emergency services, ensuring they are aware of the concert and can respond quickly if needed.</p>\n<p>Some of the insurance policies we issue require that event organizers have a well-documented emergency action plan in place. This plan should outline evacuation procedures, communication strategies, and designated roles for staff in case of various emergencies, whether it’s a fire, a medical incident, or a crowd panic situation.</p>\n<h2>Clear Communication with Fans</h2>\n<p>At any concert, it’s important that fans are well-informed about procedures, exit points, and safety protocols. Communication starts well before the event, including detailed information on the ticket, venue map, and event website. Once at the venue, use signage, video screens, and announcements to guide concertgoers. In emergencies, clear instructions through a public address system or text notifications can help avoid panic and chaotic exits.</p>\n<p>We also recommend practicing for possible scenarios with \"code words\" or signals that security staff can quickly identify as an indicator of trouble, allowing for swift responses. For example, at a <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guns_N%27_Roses/Metallica_Stadium_Tour#Montreal_Riot\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Metallica concert in 1992</a>, a riot formed partially because of poor communication with the crowd. The crowd got frustrated due to various technical issues and delays and poor communication regarding what was going on and the ensuing riot caused an estimated $600,000 in damage to the stadium and surrounding areas.</p>\n<h2>Barricades and Crowd Flow Management</h2>\n<p>It’s important to have adequate crowd barriers for crowd control. These type of barricades are not really thought about by fans, but they are of utmost importance. Having proper barricades not only enhances fans’ enjoyment of a concert but lowers the risk of someone being harmed or having an accident.</p>\n<p>Well-designed barricades can prevent crowd surges, where fans are pushed toward the stage in a dangerous wave. These should be set up to allow for safe movement and easy exit in case of an emergency, while also considering accessibility.</p>\n<p>Our clients often ask about \"festival seating,\" or general admission standing areas, which can carry higher risk if not managed carefully. We recommend creating sections with controlled entry and exit points, and using barriers to divide large crowds into smaller, more manageable groups.</p>\n<h2>Use of Technology for Crowd Monitoring</h2>\n<p>Technology plays a growing role in crowd control, from ticketing systems that track the number of people entering the venue to surveillance tools that monitor crowd density. For instance, heat maps and drone footage can help identify overcrowded areas that need attention in real time.</p>\n<p>Insurance companies often look favorably upon clients who adopt such technologies, as they can significantly reduce the risk of incidents. Automated systems that alert staff to potential hazards can prevent situations from escalating and provide real-time data to security teams.</p>\n<h2>Alcohol Management</h2>\n<p>Concerts where alcohol is served present additional crowd control challenges. Alcohol can heighten emotions and lead to unpredictable behavior, increasing the likelihood of accidents or altercations. For these reasons, it’s crucial that staff is well-trained in responsible serving practices, and that there are clear policies in place to manage intoxicated fans.</p>\n<p>We often advise clients to limit the amount of alcohol each attendee can purchase at one time, while also offering plenty of food and water to help counteract the effects of drinking. Visible security near alcohol areas and restrooms can also deter inappropriate behavior.</p>\n<h2>Post-Event Crowd Dispersal</h2>\n<p>The end of a concert can present one of the biggest crowd control challenges, as thousands of people try to leave the venue at the same time. Having a plan for orderly exit routes is crucial. Event organizers should stagger the exiting of fans when possible, or offer incentives for fans to leave in waves, such as post-show entertainment in different areas of the venue.</p>\n<p>It is always prudent for post-event planning to include traffic management, public transportation coordination, and sufficient lighting in parking lots or pedestrian walkways. These measures not only improve safety but also reduce the chance of post-event claims for accidents or altercations.</p>\n<h2>Get Concert/Tour/Festival Insurance | Tour Liability Insurance Canada</h2>\n<p>If you are organizing a concert, tour or festival, consult with your insurance broker early in the planning process to ensure your crowd control strategies align with your coverage. Well-managed events not only protect fans but also have adequate insurance in place in case of an unfortunate occurrence. We offer the most comprehensive <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/music-tour-liability-insurance\">Concert, Tour and Festival insurance packages</a> in the Canadian market.</p>\n<p>If you're interested in this coverage, please <a href=\"mailto:sales@frontrowsa.com\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">email us</a>.</p>\n<h2>Get Musical Instrument Insurance | Front Row Instrument Insurance | Insurance for Musicians | Guitar Insurance | Piano Insurance</h2>\n<p>If you’re a musician and own valuable instruments, you should consider protecting them with musical instrument insurance.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://musicians.frontrowinsurance.com/\"><strong>Front Row’s insurance for musical instruments</strong></a> (Canada) is a good option for insuring your musical instruments, including guitars, violins, drums, <em>etc.</em> You can get a quote and purchase a policy online in just a few minutes or read more about the coverages available on the <a href=\"https://musicians.frontrowinsurance.com/\">instrument insurance</a> site. <strong>Note</strong>: this program is only open to music professionals who are Canadian residents and members of select music associations.<br><br></p>\n<h3>Related posts:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/en/music-tour-liability-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">Music Festival and Concert Insurance</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/musician-liability-insurance-make-sure-your-band-is-protected\" rel=\"noopener\">Musician Liability Insurance: Make Sure Your Band's Tour Is Protected</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/summer-and-tours-what-you-need-to-know-about-musical-tour-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">Summer and Tours: What You Need to Know About Musical Tour Insurance</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/band-on-the-run-touring-insurance-tips-for-taking-your-show-on-the-road\" rel=\"noopener\">Band On the Run: Touring Insurance Tips for Taking Your Show on The Road</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/insurance-for-touring-musicians-and-musical-acts\" rel=\"noopener\">Agents and Managers: Music Tour Insurance</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/10-best-music-theory-books\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Books about Music Theory</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/best-music-documentaries-rockumentaries\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Music Documentaries</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that provides </em><a href=\"https://musicians.frontrowinsurance.com/\"><em>musical instrument insurance</em></a><em> at a low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment. One of Front Row’s specialties is creating custom insurance packages for musicians. This can include tour liability and coverage for recording studios. Front Row has offices in Toronto, Halifax, Montreal, Vancouver, New York and LA and a staff of 50+ with a combined ~510 years of insurance experience. </em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><strong><em>Disclaimer</em></strong><em>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</em></p>","post_summary":"<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">Source</span></em></strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">:</span></em> <em><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">Royalty-free stock photo, Shutterstock</span></em></p>\n","blog_post_schedule_task_uid":null,"blog_publish_to_social_media_task":"DONE","blog_publish_instant_email_task_uid":null,"blog_publish_instant_email_campaign_id":null,"blog_publish_instant_email_retry_count":null,"rss_body":"<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">Source</span></em></strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">:</span></em> <em><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">Royalty-free stock photo, Shutterstock</span></em></p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>As music insurance brokers, we work with countless event organizers to ensure they are well-protected against risks. One of the most critical areas of risk management in live events, especially concerts, is crowd control. Inadequate crowd control can lead to a variety of issues, including injuries, property damage, and even fatalities, each carrying significant financial and legal liabilities.</p>\n<p>While insurance can protect against the financial repercussions, the best approach is prevention. Below are crowd control best practices to consider.</p>\n<h2>Accurate Capacity Planning and Adherence to Limits</h2>\n<p>Concert venues must adhere to strict capacity limits set by local regulations. Overcrowding increases the risk of accidents like trampling, falls, and crush injuries. For example, at a <a href=\"https://vancouversun.com/news/this-week-in-history-1972-frustrated-stones-fans-riot-outside-pacific-coliseum\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Rolling Stones concert in Vancouver in 1972</a>, a riot broke out partially because of overcrowding.<span style=\"font-size: 12px;\"> </span>The sold-out concert left many fans without tickets, and as they gathered outside, tensions escalated. Police had to disperse the crowd using tear gas after fans attempted to storm the gates. Several people were injured during the chaos.</p>\n<p>As brokers, we frequently advise clients that exceeding capacity limits not only jeopardizes safety but can also invalidate insurance claims. Ensuring accurate ticket sales tracking and physical monitoring at entry points can help prevent overcrowding.</p>\n<h2>Sufficient Security and Staffing</h2>\n<p>It’s important to have well-trained security and adequate staff on-site, especially at larger concerts. These personnel should be strategically placed to manage entry points, monitor crowd behavior, and handle any emergencies. A common recommendation is to have one security officer per 100 fans.</p>\n<p>Security teams should also be trained in conflict resolution, so they can de-escalate situations that might arise in a crowded environment.</p>\n<h2>Emergency Preparedness and Medical Response</h2>\n<p>Even with the best-laid plans, emergencies can happen. Along with security, it’s also essential to have medical teams and first aid stations readily available at concerts. Organizers should designate medical areas and ensure staff are aware of these locations. Pre-event planning should include coordination with local emergency services, ensuring they are aware of the concert and can respond quickly if needed.</p>\n<p>Some of the insurance policies we issue require that event organizers have a well-documented emergency action plan in place. This plan should outline evacuation procedures, communication strategies, and designated roles for staff in case of various emergencies, whether it’s a fire, a medical incident, or a crowd panic situation.</p>\n<h2>Clear Communication with Fans</h2>\n<p>At any concert, it’s important that fans are well-informed about procedures, exit points, and safety protocols. Communication starts well before the event, including detailed information on the ticket, venue map, and event website. Once at the venue, use signage, video screens, and announcements to guide concertgoers. In emergencies, clear instructions through a public address system or text notifications can help avoid panic and chaotic exits.</p>\n<p>We also recommend practicing for possible scenarios with \"code words\" or signals that security staff can quickly identify as an indicator of trouble, allowing for swift responses. For example, at a <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guns_N%27_Roses/Metallica_Stadium_Tour#Montreal_Riot\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Metallica concert in 1992</a>, a riot formed partially because of poor communication with the crowd. The crowd got frustrated due to various technical issues and delays and poor communication regarding what was going on and the ensuing riot caused an estimated $600,000 in damage to the stadium and surrounding areas.</p>\n<h2>Barricades and Crowd Flow Management</h2>\n<p>It’s important to have adequate crowd barriers for crowd control. These type of barricades are not really thought about by fans, but they are of utmost importance. Having proper barricades not only enhances fans’ enjoyment of a concert but lowers the risk of someone being harmed or having an accident.</p>\n<p>Well-designed barricades can prevent crowd surges, where fans are pushed toward the stage in a dangerous wave. These should be set up to allow for safe movement and easy exit in case of an emergency, while also considering accessibility.</p>\n<p>Our clients often ask about \"festival seating,\" or general admission standing areas, which can carry higher risk if not managed carefully. We recommend creating sections with controlled entry and exit points, and using barriers to divide large crowds into smaller, more manageable groups.</p>\n<h2>Use of Technology for Crowd Monitoring</h2>\n<p>Technology plays a growing role in crowd control, from ticketing systems that track the number of people entering the venue to surveillance tools that monitor crowd density. For instance, heat maps and drone footage can help identify overcrowded areas that need attention in real time.</p>\n<p>Insurance companies often look favorably upon clients who adopt such technologies, as they can significantly reduce the risk of incidents. Automated systems that alert staff to potential hazards can prevent situations from escalating and provide real-time data to security teams.</p>\n<h2>Alcohol Management</h2>\n<p>Concerts where alcohol is served present additional crowd control challenges. Alcohol can heighten emotions and lead to unpredictable behavior, increasing the likelihood of accidents or altercations. For these reasons, it’s crucial that staff is well-trained in responsible serving practices, and that there are clear policies in place to manage intoxicated fans.</p>\n<p>We often advise clients to limit the amount of alcohol each attendee can purchase at one time, while also offering plenty of food and water to help counteract the effects of drinking. Visible security near alcohol areas and restrooms can also deter inappropriate behavior.</p>\n<h2>Post-Event Crowd Dispersal</h2>\n<p>The end of a concert can present one of the biggest crowd control challenges, as thousands of people try to leave the venue at the same time. Having a plan for orderly exit routes is crucial. Event organizers should stagger the exiting of fans when possible, or offer incentives for fans to leave in waves, such as post-show entertainment in different areas of the venue.</p>\n<p>It is always prudent for post-event planning to include traffic management, public transportation coordination, and sufficient lighting in parking lots or pedestrian walkways. These measures not only improve safety but also reduce the chance of post-event claims for accidents or altercations.</p>\n<h2>Get Concert/Tour/Festival Insurance | Tour Liability Insurance Canada</h2>\n<p>If you are organizing a concert, tour or festival, consult with your insurance broker early in the planning process to ensure your crowd control strategies align with your coverage. Well-managed events not only protect fans but also have adequate insurance in place in case of an unfortunate occurrence. We offer the most comprehensive <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/music-tour-liability-insurance\">Concert, Tour and Festival insurance packages</a> in the Canadian market.</p>\n<p>If you're interested in this coverage, please <a href=\"mailto:sales@frontrowsa.com\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">email us</a>.</p>\n<h2>Get Musical Instrument Insurance | Front Row Instrument Insurance | Insurance for Musicians | Guitar Insurance | Piano Insurance</h2>\n<p>If you’re a musician and own valuable instruments, you should consider protecting them with musical instrument insurance.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://musicians.frontrowinsurance.com/\"><strong>Front Row’s insurance for musical instruments</strong></a> (Canada) is a good option for insuring your musical instruments, including guitars, violins, drums, <em>etc.</em> You can get a quote and purchase a policy online in just a few minutes or read more about the coverages available on the <a href=\"https://musicians.frontrowinsurance.com/\">instrument insurance</a> site. <strong>Note</strong>: this program is only open to music professionals who are Canadian residents and members of select music associations.<br><br></p>\n<h3>Related posts:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/en/music-tour-liability-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">Music Festival and Concert Insurance</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/musician-liability-insurance-make-sure-your-band-is-protected\" rel=\"noopener\">Musician Liability Insurance: Make Sure Your Band's Tour Is Protected</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/summer-and-tours-what-you-need-to-know-about-musical-tour-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">Summer and Tours: What You Need to Know About Musical Tour Insurance</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/band-on-the-run-touring-insurance-tips-for-taking-your-show-on-the-road\" rel=\"noopener\">Band On the Run: Touring Insurance Tips for Taking Your Show on The Road</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/insurance-for-touring-musicians-and-musical-acts\" rel=\"noopener\">Agents and Managers: Music Tour Insurance</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/10-best-music-theory-books\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Books about Music Theory</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/best-music-documentaries-rockumentaries\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Music Documentaries</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that provides </em><a href=\"https://musicians.frontrowinsurance.com/\"><em>musical instrument insurance</em></a><em> at a low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment. One of Front Row’s specialties is creating custom insurance packages for musicians. This can include tour liability and coverage for recording studios. Front Row has offices in Toronto, Halifax, Montreal, Vancouver, New York and LA and a staff of 50+ with a combined ~510 years of insurance experience. </em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><strong><em>Disclaimer</em></strong><em>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. 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One of the most critical areas of risk management in live events, especially concerts, is crowd control. Inadequate crowd control can lead to a variety of issues, including injuries, property damage, and even fatalities, each carrying significant financial and legal liabilities.</p>\n<p>While insurance can protect against the financial repercussions, the best approach is prevention. Below are crowd control best practices to consider.</p>\n<h2>Accurate Capacity Planning and Adherence to Limits</h2>\n<p>Concert venues must adhere to strict capacity limits set by local regulations. Overcrowding increases the risk of accidents like trampling, falls, and crush injuries. For example, at a <a href=\"https://vancouversun.com/news/this-week-in-history-1972-frustrated-stones-fans-riot-outside-pacific-coliseum\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Rolling Stones concert in Vancouver in 1972</a>, a riot broke out partially because of overcrowding.<span style=\"font-size: 12px;\"> </span>The sold-out concert left many fans without tickets, and as they gathered outside, tensions escalated. Police had to disperse the crowd using tear gas after fans attempted to storm the gates. Several people were injured during the chaos.</p>\n<p>As brokers, we frequently advise clients that exceeding capacity limits not only jeopardizes safety but can also invalidate insurance claims. Ensuring accurate ticket sales tracking and physical monitoring at entry points can help prevent overcrowding.</p>\n<h2>Sufficient Security and Staffing</h2>\n<p>It’s important to have well-trained security and adequate staff on-site, especially at larger concerts. These personnel should be strategically placed to manage entry points, monitor crowd behavior, and handle any emergencies. A common recommendation is to have one security officer per 100 fans.</p>\n<p>Security teams should also be trained in conflict resolution, so they can de-escalate situations that might arise in a crowded environment.</p>\n<h2>Emergency Preparedness and Medical Response</h2>\n<p>Even with the best-laid plans, emergencies can happen. Along with security, it’s also essential to have medical teams and first aid stations readily available at concerts. Organizers should designate medical areas and ensure staff are aware of these locations. Pre-event planning should include coordination with local emergency services, ensuring they are aware of the concert and can respond quickly if needed.</p>\n<p>Some of the insurance policies we issue require that event organizers have a well-documented emergency action plan in place. This plan should outline evacuation procedures, communication strategies, and designated roles for staff in case of various emergencies, whether it’s a fire, a medical incident, or a crowd panic situation.</p>\n<h2>Clear Communication with Fans</h2>\n<p>At any concert, it’s important that fans are well-informed about procedures, exit points, and safety protocols. Communication starts well before the event, including detailed information on the ticket, venue map, and event website. Once at the venue, use signage, video screens, and announcements to guide concertgoers. In emergencies, clear instructions through a public address system or text notifications can help avoid panic and chaotic exits.</p>\n<p>We also recommend practicing for possible scenarios with \"code words\" or signals that security staff can quickly identify as an indicator of trouble, allowing for swift responses. For example, at a <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guns_N%27_Roses/Metallica_Stadium_Tour#Montreal_Riot\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Metallica concert in 1992</a>, a riot formed partially because of poor communication with the crowd. The crowd got frustrated due to various technical issues and delays and poor communication regarding what was going on and the ensuing riot caused an estimated $600,000 in damage to the stadium and surrounding areas.</p>\n<h2>Barricades and Crowd Flow Management</h2>\n<p>It’s important to have adequate crowd barriers for crowd control. These type of barricades are not really thought about by fans, but they are of utmost importance. Having proper barricades not only enhances fans’ enjoyment of a concert but lowers the risk of someone being harmed or having an accident.</p>\n<p>Well-designed barricades can prevent crowd surges, where fans are pushed toward the stage in a dangerous wave. These should be set up to allow for safe movement and easy exit in case of an emergency, while also considering accessibility.</p>\n<p>Our clients often ask about \"festival seating,\" or general admission standing areas, which can carry higher risk if not managed carefully. We recommend creating sections with controlled entry and exit points, and using barriers to divide large crowds into smaller, more manageable groups.</p>\n<h2>Use of Technology for Crowd Monitoring</h2>\n<p>Technology plays a growing role in crowd control, from ticketing systems that track the number of people entering the venue to surveillance tools that monitor crowd density. For instance, heat maps and drone footage can help identify overcrowded areas that need attention in real time.</p>\n<p>Insurance companies often look favorably upon clients who adopt such technologies, as they can significantly reduce the risk of incidents. Automated systems that alert staff to potential hazards can prevent situations from escalating and provide real-time data to security teams.</p>\n<h2>Alcohol Management</h2>\n<p>Concerts where alcohol is served present additional crowd control challenges. Alcohol can heighten emotions and lead to unpredictable behavior, increasing the likelihood of accidents or altercations. For these reasons, it’s crucial that staff is well-trained in responsible serving practices, and that there are clear policies in place to manage intoxicated fans.</p>\n<p>We often advise clients to limit the amount of alcohol each attendee can purchase at one time, while also offering plenty of food and water to help counteract the effects of drinking. Visible security near alcohol areas and restrooms can also deter inappropriate behavior.</p>\n<h2>Post-Event Crowd Dispersal</h2>\n<p>The end of a concert can present one of the biggest crowd control challenges, as thousands of people try to leave the venue at the same time. Having a plan for orderly exit routes is crucial. Event organizers should stagger the exiting of fans when possible, or offer incentives for fans to leave in waves, such as post-show entertainment in different areas of the venue.</p>\n<p>It is always prudent for post-event planning to include traffic management, public transportation coordination, and sufficient lighting in parking lots or pedestrian walkways. These measures not only improve safety but also reduce the chance of post-event claims for accidents or altercations.</p>\n<h2>Get Concert/Tour/Festival Insurance | Tour Liability Insurance Canada</h2>\n<p>If you are organizing a concert, tour or festival, consult with your insurance broker early in the planning process to ensure your crowd control strategies align with your coverage. Well-managed events not only protect fans but also have adequate insurance in place in case of an unfortunate occurrence. We offer the most comprehensive <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/music-tour-liability-insurance\">Concert, Tour and Festival insurance packages</a> in the Canadian market.</p>\n<p>If you're interested in this coverage, please <a href=\"mailto:sales@frontrowsa.com\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">email us</a>.</p>\n<h2>Get Musical Instrument Insurance | Front Row Instrument Insurance | Insurance for Musicians | Guitar Insurance | Piano Insurance</h2>\n<p>If you’re a musician and own valuable instruments, you should consider protecting them with musical instrument insurance.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://musicians.frontrowinsurance.com/\"><strong>Front Row’s insurance for musical instruments</strong></a> (Canada) is a good option for insuring your musical instruments, including guitars, violins, drums, <em>etc.</em> You can get a quote and purchase a policy online in just a few minutes or read more about the coverages available on the <a href=\"https://musicians.frontrowinsurance.com/\">instrument insurance</a> site. <strong>Note</strong>: this program is only open to music professionals who are Canadian residents and members of select music associations.<br><br></p>\n<h3>Related posts:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/en/music-tour-liability-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">Music Festival and Concert Insurance</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/musician-liability-insurance-make-sure-your-band-is-protected\" rel=\"noopener\">Musician Liability Insurance: Make Sure Your Band's Tour Is Protected</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/summer-and-tours-what-you-need-to-know-about-musical-tour-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">Summer and Tours: What You Need to Know About Musical Tour Insurance</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/band-on-the-run-touring-insurance-tips-for-taking-your-show-on-the-road\" rel=\"noopener\">Band On the Run: Touring Insurance Tips for Taking Your Show on The Road</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/insurance-for-touring-musicians-and-musical-acts\" rel=\"noopener\">Agents and Managers: Music Tour Insurance</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/10-best-music-theory-books\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Books about Music Theory</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/best-music-documentaries-rockumentaries\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Music Documentaries</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that provides </em><a href=\"https://musicians.frontrowinsurance.com/\"><em>musical instrument insurance</em></a><em> at a low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment. One of Front Row’s specialties is creating custom insurance packages for musicians. This can include tour liability and coverage for recording studios. Front Row has offices in Toronto, Halifax, Montreal, Vancouver, New York and LA and a staff of 50+ with a combined ~510 years of insurance experience. </em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><strong><em>Disclaimer</em></strong><em>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</em></p>","postBodyRss":"<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">Source</span></em></strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">:</span></em> <em><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">Royalty-free stock photo, Shutterstock</span></em></p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>As music insurance brokers, we work with countless event organizers to ensure they are well-protected against risks. One of the most critical areas of risk management in live events, especially concerts, is crowd control. Inadequate crowd control can lead to a variety of issues, including injuries, property damage, and even fatalities, each carrying significant financial and legal liabilities.</p>\n<p>While insurance can protect against the financial repercussions, the best approach is prevention. Below are crowd control best practices to consider.</p>\n<h2>Accurate Capacity Planning and Adherence to Limits</h2>\n<p>Concert venues must adhere to strict capacity limits set by local regulations. Overcrowding increases the risk of accidents like trampling, falls, and crush injuries. For example, at a <a href=\"https://vancouversun.com/news/this-week-in-history-1972-frustrated-stones-fans-riot-outside-pacific-coliseum\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Rolling Stones concert in Vancouver in 1972</a>, a riot broke out partially because of overcrowding.<span style=\"font-size: 12px;\"> </span>The sold-out concert left many fans without tickets, and as they gathered outside, tensions escalated. Police had to disperse the crowd using tear gas after fans attempted to storm the gates. Several people were injured during the chaos.</p>\n<p>As brokers, we frequently advise clients that exceeding capacity limits not only jeopardizes safety but can also invalidate insurance claims. Ensuring accurate ticket sales tracking and physical monitoring at entry points can help prevent overcrowding.</p>\n<h2>Sufficient Security and Staffing</h2>\n<p>It’s important to have well-trained security and adequate staff on-site, especially at larger concerts. These personnel should be strategically placed to manage entry points, monitor crowd behavior, and handle any emergencies. A common recommendation is to have one security officer per 100 fans.</p>\n<p>Security teams should also be trained in conflict resolution, so they can de-escalate situations that might arise in a crowded environment.</p>\n<h2>Emergency Preparedness and Medical Response</h2>\n<p>Even with the best-laid plans, emergencies can happen. Along with security, it’s also essential to have medical teams and first aid stations readily available at concerts. Organizers should designate medical areas and ensure staff are aware of these locations. Pre-event planning should include coordination with local emergency services, ensuring they are aware of the concert and can respond quickly if needed.</p>\n<p>Some of the insurance policies we issue require that event organizers have a well-documented emergency action plan in place. This plan should outline evacuation procedures, communication strategies, and designated roles for staff in case of various emergencies, whether it’s a fire, a medical incident, or a crowd panic situation.</p>\n<h2>Clear Communication with Fans</h2>\n<p>At any concert, it’s important that fans are well-informed about procedures, exit points, and safety protocols. Communication starts well before the event, including detailed information on the ticket, venue map, and event website. Once at the venue, use signage, video screens, and announcements to guide concertgoers. In emergencies, clear instructions through a public address system or text notifications can help avoid panic and chaotic exits.</p>\n<p>We also recommend practicing for possible scenarios with \"code words\" or signals that security staff can quickly identify as an indicator of trouble, allowing for swift responses. For example, at a <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guns_N%27_Roses/Metallica_Stadium_Tour#Montreal_Riot\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Metallica concert in 1992</a>, a riot formed partially because of poor communication with the crowd. The crowd got frustrated due to various technical issues and delays and poor communication regarding what was going on and the ensuing riot caused an estimated $600,000 in damage to the stadium and surrounding areas.</p>\n<h2>Barricades and Crowd Flow Management</h2>\n<p>It’s important to have adequate crowd barriers for crowd control. These type of barricades are not really thought about by fans, but they are of utmost importance. Having proper barricades not only enhances fans’ enjoyment of a concert but lowers the risk of someone being harmed or having an accident.</p>\n<p>Well-designed barricades can prevent crowd surges, where fans are pushed toward the stage in a dangerous wave. These should be set up to allow for safe movement and easy exit in case of an emergency, while also considering accessibility.</p>\n<p>Our clients often ask about \"festival seating,\" or general admission standing areas, which can carry higher risk if not managed carefully. We recommend creating sections with controlled entry and exit points, and using barriers to divide large crowds into smaller, more manageable groups.</p>\n<h2>Use of Technology for Crowd Monitoring</h2>\n<p>Technology plays a growing role in crowd control, from ticketing systems that track the number of people entering the venue to surveillance tools that monitor crowd density. For instance, heat maps and drone footage can help identify overcrowded areas that need attention in real time.</p>\n<p>Insurance companies often look favorably upon clients who adopt such technologies, as they can significantly reduce the risk of incidents. Automated systems that alert staff to potential hazards can prevent situations from escalating and provide real-time data to security teams.</p>\n<h2>Alcohol Management</h2>\n<p>Concerts where alcohol is served present additional crowd control challenges. Alcohol can heighten emotions and lead to unpredictable behavior, increasing the likelihood of accidents or altercations. For these reasons, it’s crucial that staff is well-trained in responsible serving practices, and that there are clear policies in place to manage intoxicated fans.</p>\n<p>We often advise clients to limit the amount of alcohol each attendee can purchase at one time, while also offering plenty of food and water to help counteract the effects of drinking. Visible security near alcohol areas and restrooms can also deter inappropriate behavior.</p>\n<h2>Post-Event Crowd Dispersal</h2>\n<p>The end of a concert can present one of the biggest crowd control challenges, as thousands of people try to leave the venue at the same time. Having a plan for orderly exit routes is crucial. Event organizers should stagger the exiting of fans when possible, or offer incentives for fans to leave in waves, such as post-show entertainment in different areas of the venue.</p>\n<p>It is always prudent for post-event planning to include traffic management, public transportation coordination, and sufficient lighting in parking lots or pedestrian walkways. These measures not only improve safety but also reduce the chance of post-event claims for accidents or altercations.</p>\n<h2>Get Concert/Tour/Festival Insurance | Tour Liability Insurance Canada</h2>\n<p>If you are organizing a concert, tour or festival, consult with your insurance broker early in the planning process to ensure your crowd control strategies align with your coverage. Well-managed events not only protect fans but also have adequate insurance in place in case of an unfortunate occurrence. We offer the most comprehensive <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/music-tour-liability-insurance\">Concert, Tour and Festival insurance packages</a> in the Canadian market.</p>\n<p>If you're interested in this coverage, please <a href=\"mailto:sales@frontrowsa.com\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">email us</a>.</p>\n<h2>Get Musical Instrument Insurance | Front Row Instrument Insurance | Insurance for Musicians | Guitar Insurance | Piano Insurance</h2>\n<p>If you’re a musician and own valuable instruments, you should consider protecting them with musical instrument insurance.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://musicians.frontrowinsurance.com/\"><strong>Front Row’s insurance for musical instruments</strong></a> (Canada) is a good option for insuring your musical instruments, including guitars, violins, drums, <em>etc.</em> You can get a quote and purchase a policy online in just a few minutes or read more about the coverages available on the <a href=\"https://musicians.frontrowinsurance.com/\">instrument insurance</a> site. <strong>Note</strong>: this program is only open to music professionals who are Canadian residents and members of select music associations.<br><br></p>\n<h3>Related posts:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/en/music-tour-liability-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">Music Festival and Concert Insurance</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/musician-liability-insurance-make-sure-your-band-is-protected\" rel=\"noopener\">Musician Liability Insurance: Make Sure Your Band's Tour Is Protected</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/summer-and-tours-what-you-need-to-know-about-musical-tour-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">Summer and Tours: What You Need to Know About Musical Tour Insurance</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/band-on-the-run-touring-insurance-tips-for-taking-your-show-on-the-road\" rel=\"noopener\">Band On the Run: Touring Insurance Tips for Taking Your Show on The Road</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/insurance-for-touring-musicians-and-musical-acts\" rel=\"noopener\">Agents and Managers: Music Tour Insurance</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/10-best-music-theory-books\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Books about Music Theory</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/best-music-documentaries-rockumentaries\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Music Documentaries</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that provides </em><a href=\"https://musicians.frontrowinsurance.com/\"><em>musical instrument insurance</em></a><em> at a low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment. One of Front Row’s specialties is creating custom insurance packages for musicians. This can include tour liability and coverage for recording studios. Front Row has offices in Toronto, Halifax, Montreal, Vancouver, New York and LA and a staff of 50+ with a combined ~510 years of insurance experience. </em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><strong><em>Disclaimer</em></strong><em>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. 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These personnel should be strategically placed to manage entry points, monitor crowd behavior, and handle any emergencies. A common recommendation is to have one security officer per 100 fans.</p>\n<p>Security teams should also be trained in conflict resolution, so they can de-escalate situations that might arise in a crowded environment.</p>\n<h2>Emergency Preparedness and Medical Response</h2>\n<p>Even with the best-laid plans, emergencies can happen. Along with security, it’s also essential to have medical teams and first aid stations readily available at concerts. Organizers should designate medical areas and ensure staff are aware of these locations. Pre-event planning should include coordination with local emergency services, ensuring they are aware of the concert and can respond quickly if needed.</p>\n<p>Some of the insurance policies we issue require that event organizers have a well-documented emergency action plan in place. 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These should be set up to allow for safe movement and easy exit in case of an emergency, while also considering accessibility.</p>\n<p>Our clients often ask about \"festival seating,\" or general admission standing areas, which can carry higher risk if not managed carefully. We recommend creating sections with controlled entry and exit points, and using barriers to divide large crowds into smaller, more manageable groups.</p>\n<h2>Use of Technology for Crowd Monitoring</h2>\n<p>Technology plays a growing role in crowd control, from ticketing systems that track the number of people entering the venue to surveillance tools that monitor crowd density. For instance, heat maps and drone footage can help identify overcrowded areas that need attention in real time.</p>\n<p>Insurance companies often look favorably upon clients who adopt such technologies, as they can significantly reduce the risk of incidents. Automated systems that alert staff to potential hazards can prevent situations from escalating and provide real-time data to security teams.</p>\n<h2>Alcohol Management</h2>\n<p>Concerts where alcohol is served present additional crowd control challenges. Alcohol can heighten emotions and lead to unpredictable behavior, increasing the likelihood of accidents or altercations. For these reasons, it’s crucial that staff is well-trained in responsible serving practices, and that there are clear policies in place to manage intoxicated fans.</p>\n<p>We often advise clients to limit the amount of alcohol each attendee can purchase at one time, while also offering plenty of food and water to help counteract the effects of drinking. 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These measures not only improve safety but also reduce the chance of post-event claims for accidents or altercations.</p>\n<h2>Get Concert/Tour/Festival Insurance | Tour Liability Insurance Canada</h2>\n<p>If you are organizing a concert, tour or festival, consult with your insurance broker early in the planning process to ensure your crowd control strategies align with your coverage. Well-managed events not only protect fans but also have adequate insurance in place in case of an unfortunate occurrence. We offer the most comprehensive <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/music-tour-liability-insurance\">Concert, Tour and Festival insurance packages</a> in the Canadian market.</p>\n<p>If you're interested in this coverage, please <a href=\"mailto:sales@frontrowsa.com\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">email us</a>.</p>\n<h2>Get Musical Instrument Insurance | Front Row Instrument Insurance | Insurance for Musicians | Guitar Insurance | Piano Insurance</h2>\n<p>If you’re a musician and own valuable instruments, you should consider protecting them with musical instrument insurance.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://musicians.frontrowinsurance.com/\"><strong>Front Row’s insurance for musical instruments</strong></a> (Canada) is a good option for insuring your musical instruments, including guitars, violins, drums, <em>etc.</em> You can get a quote and purchase a policy online in just a few minutes or read more about the coverages available on the <a href=\"https://musicians.frontrowinsurance.com/\">instrument insurance</a> site. <strong>Note</strong>: this program is only open to music professionals who are Canadian residents and members of select music associations.<br><br></p>\n<h3>Related posts:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/en/music-tour-liability-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">Music Festival and Concert Insurance</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/musician-liability-insurance-make-sure-your-band-is-protected\" rel=\"noopener\">Musician Liability Insurance: Make Sure Your Band's Tour Is Protected</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/summer-and-tours-what-you-need-to-know-about-musical-tour-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">Summer and Tours: What You Need to Know About Musical Tour Insurance</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/band-on-the-run-touring-insurance-tips-for-taking-your-show-on-the-road\" rel=\"noopener\">Band On the Run: Touring Insurance Tips for Taking Your Show on The Road</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/insurance-for-touring-musicians-and-musical-acts\" rel=\"noopener\">Agents and Managers: Music Tour Insurance</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/10-best-music-theory-books\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Books about Music Theory</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/best-music-documentaries-rockumentaries\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Music Documentaries</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that provides </em><a href=\"https://musicians.frontrowinsurance.com/\"><em>musical instrument insurance</em></a><em> at a low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment. One of Front Row’s specialties is creating custom insurance packages for musicians. This can include tour liability and coverage for recording studios. Front Row has offices in Toronto, Halifax, Montreal, Vancouver, New York and LA and a staff of 50+ with a combined ~510 years of insurance experience. </em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><strong><em>Disclaimer</em></strong><em>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. 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This plan should outline evacuation procedures, communication strategies, and designated roles for staff in case of various emergencies, whether it’s a fire, a medical incident, or a crowd panic situation.</p>\n<h2>Clear Communication with Fans</h2>\n<p>At any concert, it’s important that fans are well-informed about procedures, exit points, and safety protocols. Communication starts well before the event, including detailed information on the ticket, venue map, and event website. Once at the venue, use signage, video screens, and announcements to guide concertgoers. In emergencies, clear instructions through a public address system or text notifications can help avoid panic and chaotic exits.</p>\n<p>We also recommend practicing for possible scenarios with \"code words\" or signals that security staff can quickly identify as an indicator of trouble, allowing for swift responses. 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These should be set up to allow for safe movement and easy exit in case of an emergency, while also considering accessibility.</p>\n<p>Our clients often ask about \"festival seating,\" or general admission standing areas, which can carry higher risk if not managed carefully. We recommend creating sections with controlled entry and exit points, and using barriers to divide large crowds into smaller, more manageable groups.</p>\n<h2>Use of Technology for Crowd Monitoring</h2>\n<p>Technology plays a growing role in crowd control, from ticketing systems that track the number of people entering the venue to surveillance tools that monitor crowd density. For instance, heat maps and drone footage can help identify overcrowded areas that need attention in real time.</p>\n<p>Insurance companies often look favorably upon clients who adopt such technologies, as they can significantly reduce the risk of incidents. Automated systems that alert staff to potential hazards can prevent situations from escalating and provide real-time data to security teams.</p>\n<h2>Alcohol Management</h2>\n<p>Concerts where alcohol is served present additional crowd control challenges. Alcohol can heighten emotions and lead to unpredictable behavior, increasing the likelihood of accidents or altercations. For these reasons, it’s crucial that staff is well-trained in responsible serving practices, and that there are clear policies in place to manage intoxicated fans.</p>\n<p>We often advise clients to limit the amount of alcohol each attendee can purchase at one time, while also offering plenty of food and water to help counteract the effects of drinking. Visible security near alcohol areas and restrooms can also deter inappropriate behavior.</p>\n<h2>Post-Event Crowd Dispersal</h2>\n<p>The end of a concert can present one of the biggest crowd control challenges, as thousands of people try to leave the venue at the same time. Having a plan for orderly exit routes is crucial. Event organizers should stagger the exiting of fans when possible, or offer incentives for fans to leave in waves, such as post-show entertainment in different areas of the venue.</p>\n<p>It is always prudent for post-event planning to include traffic management, public transportation coordination, and sufficient lighting in parking lots or pedestrian walkways. These measures not only improve safety but also reduce the chance of post-event claims for accidents or altercations.</p>\n<h2>Get Concert/Tour/Festival Insurance | Tour Liability Insurance Canada</h2>\n<p>If you are organizing a concert, tour or festival, consult with your insurance broker early in the planning process to ensure your crowd control strategies align with your coverage. Well-managed events not only protect fans but also have adequate insurance in place in case of an unfortunate occurrence. 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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 and sees that you have <a href=\"/articles/what-role-do-credits-play\" rel=\"noopener\">credits on IMDb</a> for various productions. Because you are hired with your gear as part of your weekly rate, <em>your gear is now considered “commercial” equipment and as such, not covered by your homeowner’s insurance policy,</em> which is intended to cover “personal” film gear that is not used for commercial purposes.</p>\n<p>You tell the adjuster that you only worked twice in the last 12 months on two low budget music videos and made less than $300. The adjuster shrugs, \"It doesn’t matter, even if you shoot a <a href=\"/articles/birthdaypartyinsurance\" rel=\"noopener\">birthday party</a> for 60 minutes for $50, you are a professional and your gear is considered commercial and is no longer covered under a homeowners policy.\"</p>\n<p>This is a difficult, pricey lesson that is better learned before there is a loss. Our experience tells us that many professionals assume they are covered by their homeowners insurance policy when in fact they are not.</p>\n<p>If you use your gear to make money, <em>check your insurance policy and make sure your coverage is appropriate.</em></p>\n<h2>We have created a 5-minute online insurance solution called DigiGear:</h2>\n<p><strong>Available at</strong>: &nbsp;<a href=\"https://digigearinsure.frontrowinsurance.com\">https://digigearinsure.frontrowinsurance.com</a></p>\n<p>The policy term is for 12 months and coverage is provided throughout Canada and the USA.</p>\n<p>All equipment is covered for replacement cost for: <a href=\"/articles/preventing-film-equipment-theft\" rel=\" noopener\">theft</a>, damage, fire and loss of use. Rental coverage is also available.</p>\n<h2>Industry-low film equipment insurance prices:</h2>\n<ul>\n<li>$10,000 equipment coverage: $80 plus a fee</li>\n<li>$2,000,000 location liability coverage: $500. 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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 and sees that you have <a href=\"/articles/what-role-do-credits-play\" rel=\"noopener\">credits on IMDb</a> for various productions. Because you are hired with your gear as part of your weekly rate, <em>your gear is now considered “commercial” equipment and as such, not covered by your homeowner’s insurance policy,</em> which is intended to cover “personal” film gear that is not used for commercial purposes.</p>\n<p>You tell the adjuster that you only worked twice in the last 12 months on two low budget music videos and made less than $300. The adjuster shrugs, \"It doesn’t matter, even if you shoot a <a href=\"/articles/birthdaypartyinsurance\" rel=\"noopener\">birthday party</a> for 60 minutes for $50, you are a professional and your gear is considered commercial and is no longer covered under a homeowners policy.\"</p>\n<p>This is a difficult, pricey lesson that is better learned before there is a loss. Our experience tells us that many professionals assume they are covered by their homeowners insurance policy when in fact they are not.</p>\n<p>If you use your gear to make money, <em>check your insurance policy and make sure your coverage is appropriate.</em></p>\n<h2>We have created a 5-minute online insurance solution called DigiGear:</h2>\n<p><strong>Available at</strong>: &nbsp;<a href=\"https://digigearinsure.frontrowinsurance.com\">https://digigearinsure.frontrowinsurance.com</a></p>\n<p>The policy term is for 12 months and coverage is provided throughout Canada and the USA.</p>\n<p>All equipment is covered for replacement cost for: <a href=\"/articles/preventing-film-equipment-theft\" rel=\" noopener\">theft</a>, damage, fire and loss of use. Rental coverage is also available.</p>\n<h2>Industry-low film equipment insurance prices:</h2>\n<ul>\n<li>$10,000 equipment coverage: $80 plus a fee</li>\n<li>$2,000,000 location liability coverage: $500. 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Our experience tells us that many professionals assume they are covered by their homeowners insurance policy when in fact they are not.</p>\n<p>If you use your gear to make money, <em>check your insurance policy and make sure your coverage is appropriate.</em></p>\n<h2>We have created a 5-minute online insurance solution called DigiGear:</h2>\n<p><strong>Available at</strong>: &nbsp;<a href=\"https://digigearinsure.frontrowinsurance.com\">https://digigearinsure.frontrowinsurance.com</a></p>\n<p>The policy term is for 12 months and coverage is provided throughout Canada and the USA.</p>\n<p>All equipment is covered for replacement cost for: <a href=\"/articles/preventing-film-equipment-theft\" rel=\" noopener\">theft</a>, damage, fire and loss of use. Rental coverage is also available.</p>\n<h2>Industry-low film equipment insurance prices:</h2>\n<ul>\n<li>$10,000 equipment coverage: $80 plus a fee</li>\n<li>$2,000,000 location liability coverage: $500. 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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 and sees that you have <a href=\"/articles/what-role-do-credits-play\" rel=\"noopener\">credits on IMDb</a> for various productions. Because you are hired with your gear as part of your weekly rate, <em>your gear is now considered “commercial” equipment and as such, not covered by your homeowner’s insurance policy,</em> which is intended to cover “personal” film gear that is not used for commercial purposes.</p>\n<p>You tell the adjuster that you only worked twice in the last 12 months on two low budget music videos and made less than $300. The adjuster shrugs, \"It doesn’t matter, even if you shoot a <a href=\"/articles/birthdaypartyinsurance\" rel=\"noopener\">birthday party</a> for 60 minutes for $50, you are a professional and your gear is considered commercial and is no longer covered under a homeowners policy.\"</p>\n<p>This is a difficult, pricey lesson that is better learned before there is a loss. Our experience tells us that many professionals assume they are covered by their homeowners insurance policy when in fact they are not.</p>\n<p>If you use your gear to make money, <em>check your insurance policy and make sure your coverage is appropriate.</em></p>\n<h2>We have created a 5-minute online insurance solution called DigiGear:</h2>\n<p><strong>Available at</strong>: &nbsp;<a href=\"https://digigearinsure.frontrowinsurance.com\">https://digigearinsure.frontrowinsurance.com</a></p>\n<p>The policy term is for 12 months and coverage is provided throughout Canada and the USA.</p>\n<p>All equipment is covered for replacement cost for: <a href=\"/articles/preventing-film-equipment-theft\" rel=\" noopener\">theft</a>, damage, fire and loss of use. Rental coverage is also available.</p>\n<h2>Industry-low film equipment insurance prices:</h2>\n<ul>\n<li>$10,000 equipment coverage: $80 plus a fee</li>\n<li>$2,000,000 location liability coverage: $500. Liability covers property damage and bodily injury to <a href=\"/articles/third-party-property-damage-liability\" rel=\"noopener\">third parties</a>. Pays legal fees, too</li>\n<li>$1,000 deductible for gear <em>(fees subject to change)</em></li>\n</ul>\n<p>\"We wanted to make the insurance process easier, faster and cheaper for filmmakers,” said <a href=\"/staff/david-hamilton\" rel=\" noopener\">David Hamilton</a>, President of Front Row. “Given that an underwriter is not involved, the cost to process an <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">online film equipment insurance</span> policy is much less and we have passed the savings onto the gear owner. The savings are expected to be 30% compared to standard film equipment policies. 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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 and sees that you have credits on IMDB for various productions. Because you are hired with your gear as a part of your weekly rate, <em>your gear is now considered “commercial” equipment and as such, not covered by your homeowner’s insurance policy</em> which is intended to cover “personal” film gear that is not used for commercial purposes.</p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>You tell the adjuster that you only worked &nbsp;twice in the last 12 months on two low budget music videos and made less than $300. The adjuster shrugs, “It doesn’t matter, even if you shoot a birthday party for 60 minutes for $50, you are a professional and your gear is &nbsp;considered commercial and is no longer covered under a homeowners policy”.</p>\n<p>This is a difficult, pricey lesson that is better learned before there is a loss. Our experience tells us that many professionals assume they are covered by their homeowners insurance policy when in fact they are not.</p>\nIf you use your gear to make money, <em>check your insurance policy and make sure your coverage is appropriate.</em>\n<h1>We have created a 5-minute online insurance solution called DigiGear:</h1>\n<p><strong>Available at</strong>: &nbsp;<a href=\"https://digigearinsure.frontrowinsurance.com\">https://digigearinsure.frontrowinsurance.com</a></p>\n<p>The policy term is for 12 months and coverage is provided throughout Canada and the USA.</p>\n<p>All equipment is covered for replacement cost for: <a href=\"/articles/preventing-film-equipment-theft\" rel=\" noopener\">theft</a>, damage, fire and loss of use. Rental coverage is also available.</p>\n<h2>Industry-low film equipment insurance prices:</h2>\n<ul>\n<li>$10,000 equipment coverage: $80 plus a fee</li>\n<li>$2,000,000 location liability coverage: $500. &nbsp;Liability covers property damage and bodily injury to third parties. Pays legal fees, too</li>\n<li>$1,000 deductible for gear</li>\n</ul>\n<p>\"We wanted to make the insurance process easier, faster and cheaper for musicians,” said <a href=\"/staff/david-hamilton\" rel=\" noopener\">David Hamilton</a>, President of Front Row. “Given that an insurance company underwriter is not involved, the cost to process an <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">online film equipment insurance</span> policy is much less and we have passed the savings onto the gear owner. The savings is expected to be 30% compared to standard film equipment policies. Although the DigiGear policy is online, we are still available to answer questions <a href=\"/contact-us\" rel=\" noopener\">by email or over the phone</a> if required.”</p>"},"deleted_at":1604599246425,"id":"post_body","label":"Blog Content","name":"post_body","type":"rich_text"}}},{"ab":false,"abStatus":null,"abTestId":null,"abVariation":false,"abVariationAutomated":false,"absoluteUrl":"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/importance-of-getting-media-releases","afterPostBody":null,"aifeatures":null,"allowedSlugConflict":false,"analytics":null,"analyticsPageId":"173606896019","analyticsPageType":"blog-post","approvalStatus":null,"archived":false,"archivedAt":0,"archivedInDashboard":false,"areCommentsAllowed":true,"attachedStylesheets":[],"audienceAccess":"PUBLIC","author":null,"authorName":null,"authorUsername":null,"blogAuthor":{"avatar":"","bio":"Grant Patten - Brand Manager","cdnPurgeEmbargoTime":null,"cosObjectType":"BLOG_AUTHOR","created":1557244191140,"deletedAt":0,"displayName":"Grant Patten","email":"grant@frontrowinsurance.com","facebook":"","fullName":"Grant Patten","gravatarUrl":"https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/9751f803d54c2340cccdf5025adc9aa4","hasSocialProfiles":false,"id":9474946913,"label":"Grant Patten","language":null,"linkedin":"","name":"Grant Patten","portalId":61352,"slug":"grant-patten","translatedFromId":null,"translations":{},"twitter":"","twitterUsername":"","updated":1734492122833,"userId":null,"username":null,"website":""},"blogAuthorId":9474946913,"blogPostAuthor":{"avatar":"","bio":"Grant Patten - Brand Manager","cdnPurgeEmbargoTime":null,"cosObjectType":"BLOG_AUTHOR","created":1557244191140,"deletedAt":0,"displayName":"Grant Patten","email":"grant@frontrowinsurance.com","facebook":"","fullName":"Grant Patten","gravatarUrl":"https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/9751f803d54c2340cccdf5025adc9aa4","hasSocialProfiles":false,"id":9474946913,"label":"Grant Patten","language":null,"linkedin":"","name":"Grant Patten","portalId":61352,"slug":"grant-patten","translatedFromId":null,"translations":{},"twitter":"","twitterUsername":"","updated":1734492122833,"userId":null,"username":null,"website":""},"blogPostScheduleTaskUid":null,"blogPublishInstantEmailCampaignId":null,"blogPublishInstantEmailRetryCount":null,"blogPublishInstantEmailTaskUid":"DONE","blogPublishToSocialMediaTask":"DONE","blueprintTypeId":0,"businessUnitId":null,"campaign":null,"campaignName":null,"campaignUtm":null,"category":3,"categoryId":3,"cdnPurgeEmbargoTime":null,"checkPostLevelAudienceAccessFirst":true,"clonedFrom":null,"composeBody":null,"compositionId":0,"contentAccessRuleIds":[],"contentAccessRuleTypes":[],"contentGroup":952267656,"contentGroupId":952267656,"contentTypeCategory":3,"contentTypeCategoryId":3,"contentTypeId":null,"created":1721654110328,"createdByAgent":null,"createdById":7915797,"createdTime":1721654110328,"crmObjectId":null,"css":{},"cssText":"","ctaClicks":null,"ctaViews":null,"currentState":"PUBLISHED","currentlyPublished":true,"deletedAt":0,"deletedBy":null,"deletedByEmail":null,"deletedById":null,"domain":"","dynamicPageDataSourceId":null,"dynamicPageDataSourceType":null,"dynamicPageHubDbTableId":null,"enableDomainStylesheets":null,"enableGoogleAmpOutputOverride":false,"enableLayoutStylesheets":null,"errors":[],"featuredImage":"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/laughing-cast-shutterstock_2407963169-forweb600.jpg","featuredImageAltText":"Laughing cast audition: media releases","featuredImageHeight":400,"featuredImageLength":0,"featuredImageWidth":600,"flexAreas":{},"folderId":null,"footerHtml":null,"freezeDate":1725045376000,"generateJsonLdEnabledOverride":true,"hasContentAccessRules":false,"hasUserChanges":true,"headHtml":null,"header":null,"htmlTitle":"The Importance of Getting Media Releases from Cast and Above-the-line Crew","id":173606896019,"includeDefaultCustomCss":null,"isCaptchaRequired":true,"isCrawlableByBots":false,"isDraft":false,"isInstantEmailEnabled":true,"isPublished":true,"isSocialPublishingEnabled":false,"keywords":[],"label":"The Importance of Getting Media Releases from Cast and Above-the-line Crew","language":"en","lastEditSessionId":null,"lastEditUpdateId":null,"layoutSections":{},"legacyBlogTabid":null,"legacyId":null,"legacyPostGuid":null,"linkRelCanonicalUrl":"","listTemplate":"prox_frontrow/templates/blog/blog-listing.html","liveDomain":"www.frontrowinsurance.com","mab":false,"mabExperimentId":null,"mabMaster":false,"mabVariant":false,"meta":{"keywords":[],"generate_json_ld_enabled":true,"post_body":"<p style=\"font-size: 12px; text-align: right;\"><em>Image credit: Shutterstock</em></p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>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:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>**Legal Protection**: Media releases provide legal protection to the filmmakers and production company. By signing a release, the individuals grant permission for their likeness (image, voice, etc.) to be used in the film and related promotional materials. This prevents them from later claiming that their rights have been violated.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Distribution and Exhibition**: Releases are often required by <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/109689/distributor-s-errors-and-omissions-e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">distributors</a>, broadcasters, and exhibitors as proof that necessary permissions were obtained to use the participants' likenesses. Without these releases, the film may face difficulties in being distributed or exhibited.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Promotional Purposes**: Filmmakers use images, clips, and other promotional materials featuring the cast and crew to market the film. Having releases allows them to freely use such materials without concerns about legal repercussions.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Documentary Evidence**: Releases serve as documentary evidence that the participants were aware of how their <a href=\"/articles/film-production-right-of-publicity\" rel=\"noopener\">likenesses</a> would be used and consented to it. This can be important if any disputes arise in the future.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Standard Industry Practice**: Requiring releases is a standard practice in the film industry. It ensures clarity and professionalism in handling the rights of the individuals involved in the production.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Insurance Requirements**: Some insurance policies may require that all necessary releases are obtained to ensure coverage in case of legal claims related to the use of likenesses.</li>\n</ol>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 36px;\">How to go about obtaining media releases</h2>\n<p>Here’s a general outline of how to go about obtaining these releases:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>**Draft a Release Form**: Create a standard media release form that clearly outlines the rights being granted by the participant (cast or crew member) to the filmmaker or production company. This form should include:</li>\n</ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Name and contact details of the participant</li>\n<li>Description of the project (title of the film, brief synopsis)</li>\n<li>Rights granted (permission to use likeness in the film, promotional materials, etc.)</li>\n<li>Duration of the rights (typically in perpetuity or for the duration of copyright)</li>\n<li>Compensation details (if any)</li>\n<li>Signatures of both the participant and a representative of the production company</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Ideally, <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/102480/eo-insurance-for-film-and-tv-the-value-of-a-lawyer\" rel=\"noopener\">consult an entertainment lawyer</a> to help you create this form.</p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>**Explain the Release**: Before asking participants to sign the release form, explain to them in clear terms what they are agreeing to. Ensure they understand how their likeness will be used in the film and related materials.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Timing of Signing**: Ideally, obtain the releases <a href=\"/articles/producers-buy-an-eo-policy-before-going-into-production-or-wait\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>before</em> filming begins</a> or at the start of a participant's involvement in the project. This ensures that all parties are clear on the terms from the outset.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Offer Copies**: Provide participants with a copy of the signed release form for their records. This demonstrates transparency and ensures they have documentation of their agreement.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Consider Special Cases**: For minors (under 18 years old) or individuals who may not have the capacity to fully understand the release (e.g., due to disability or language barriers), additional steps may be necessary. Legal guardians should sign on behalf of minors, and efforts should be made to ensure comprehension and voluntary consent.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Retention and Organization**: Keep all signed release forms organized and securely stored. These documents may be needed for legal or administrative purposes throughout the production and beyond.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Review Legal Requirements**: Depending on your location and the specific circumstances of your production, there may be additional legal requirements or considerations. Ideally, consult with an entertainment lawyer to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>By following these steps, filmmakers can effectively obtain media releases from cast and above-the-line crew members, ensuring legal protection and clarity regarding the use of their likenesses in the film and related materials.</p>\n<p>Obtaining media releases from cast and above-the-line crew members is advisable to protect both the artistic integrity and the legal rights of filmmakers/producers and ensure smooth distribution and promotion of the film.</p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: #ffff04;\"><em>This information does not constitute legal advice. To obtain legal advice regarding <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"background-color: #ffff04;\">clearances and releases</a>, please consult a lawyer.</em></span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong><em>Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</em></strong> Get a quote for <a href=\"/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">producer’s errors and omissions (E&amp;O) insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong>Related posts</strong>:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/26544/script-insurance-clearance-reports-what-are-they-and-why-are-they-important\" rel=\"noopener\">Script clearance reports</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/does-eo-insurance-protect-against-claims-of-breach-of-contract\" rel=\"noopener\">Does producer's E&amp;O insurance cover claims of breach of contract?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/film-production-right-of-publicity\" rel=\"noopener\">Dead persons in a film production have a 'right of publicity'</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/how-can-you-make-a-film-like-the-social-network-without-getting-permission-from-mark-zuckerberg\" rel=\"noopener\">The Delicate Art of Making a Bio Pic without Getting Permission</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/does-a-film-producer-need-to-obtain-releases-for-photos-from-the-web\" rel=\"noopener\">Does a film producer need to obtain releases for photos from the web?</a></li>\n<li><strong>eBook</strong>: <a href=\"/errors-omissions-insurance-101\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer's E&amp;O Insurance 101</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection at a low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><strong><em>Disclaimer</em></strong><em>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</em></p>","post_summary":"<p style=\"font-size: 12px; text-align: right;\"><em>Image credit: Shutterstock</em></p>\n","blog_post_schedule_task_uid":null,"blog_publish_to_social_media_task":"DONE","blog_publish_instant_email_task_uid":"DONE","blog_publish_instant_email_campaign_id":null,"blog_publish_instant_email_retry_count":null,"rss_body":"<p style=\"font-size: 12px; text-align: right;\"><em>Image credit: Shutterstock</em></p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>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:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>**Legal Protection**: Media releases provide legal protection to the filmmakers and production company. By signing a release, the individuals grant permission for their likeness (image, voice, etc.) to be used in the film and related promotional materials. This prevents them from later claiming that their rights have been violated.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Distribution and Exhibition**: Releases are often required by <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/109689/distributor-s-errors-and-omissions-e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">distributors</a>, broadcasters, and exhibitors as proof that necessary permissions were obtained to use the participants' likenesses. Without these releases, the film may face difficulties in being distributed or exhibited.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Promotional Purposes**: Filmmakers use images, clips, and other promotional materials featuring the cast and crew to market the film. Having releases allows them to freely use such materials without concerns about legal repercussions.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Documentary Evidence**: Releases serve as documentary evidence that the participants were aware of how their <a href=\"/articles/film-production-right-of-publicity\" rel=\"noopener\">likenesses</a> would be used and consented to it. This can be important if any disputes arise in the future.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Standard Industry Practice**: Requiring releases is a standard practice in the film industry. It ensures clarity and professionalism in handling the rights of the individuals involved in the production.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Insurance Requirements**: Some insurance policies may require that all necessary releases are obtained to ensure coverage in case of legal claims related to the use of likenesses.</li>\n</ol>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 36px;\">How to go about obtaining media releases</h2>\n<p>Here’s a general outline of how to go about obtaining these releases:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>**Draft a Release Form**: Create a standard media release form that clearly outlines the rights being granted by the participant (cast or crew member) to the filmmaker or production company. This form should include:</li>\n</ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Name and contact details of the participant</li>\n<li>Description of the project (title of the film, brief synopsis)</li>\n<li>Rights granted (permission to use likeness in the film, promotional materials, etc.)</li>\n<li>Duration of the rights (typically in perpetuity or for the duration of copyright)</li>\n<li>Compensation details (if any)</li>\n<li>Signatures of both the participant and a representative of the production company</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Ideally, <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/102480/eo-insurance-for-film-and-tv-the-value-of-a-lawyer\" rel=\"noopener\">consult an entertainment lawyer</a> to help you create this form.</p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>**Explain the Release**: Before asking participants to sign the release form, explain to them in clear terms what they are agreeing to. Ensure they understand how their likeness will be used in the film and related materials.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Timing of Signing**: Ideally, obtain the releases <a href=\"/articles/producers-buy-an-eo-policy-before-going-into-production-or-wait\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>before</em> filming begins</a> or at the start of a participant's involvement in the project. This ensures that all parties are clear on the terms from the outset.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Offer Copies**: Provide participants with a copy of the signed release form for their records. This demonstrates transparency and ensures they have documentation of their agreement.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Consider Special Cases**: For minors (under 18 years old) or individuals who may not have the capacity to fully understand the release (e.g., due to disability or language barriers), additional steps may be necessary. Legal guardians should sign on behalf of minors, and efforts should be made to ensure comprehension and voluntary consent.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Retention and Organization**: Keep all signed release forms organized and securely stored. These documents may be needed for legal or administrative purposes throughout the production and beyond.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Review Legal Requirements**: Depending on your location and the specific circumstances of your production, there may be additional legal requirements or considerations. Ideally, consult with an entertainment lawyer to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>By following these steps, filmmakers can effectively obtain media releases from cast and above-the-line crew members, ensuring legal protection and clarity regarding the use of their likenesses in the film and related materials.</p>\n<p>Obtaining media releases from cast and above-the-line crew members is advisable to protect both the artistic integrity and the legal rights of filmmakers/producers and ensure smooth distribution and promotion of the film.</p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: #ffff04;\"><em>This information does not constitute legal advice. To obtain legal advice regarding <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"background-color: #ffff04;\">clearances and releases</a>, please consult a lawyer.</em></span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong><em>Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</em></strong> Get a quote for <a href=\"/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">producer’s errors and omissions (E&amp;O) insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong>Related posts</strong>:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/26544/script-insurance-clearance-reports-what-are-they-and-why-are-they-important\" rel=\"noopener\">Script clearance reports</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/does-eo-insurance-protect-against-claims-of-breach-of-contract\" rel=\"noopener\">Does producer's E&amp;O insurance cover claims of breach of contract?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/film-production-right-of-publicity\" rel=\"noopener\">Dead persons in a film production have a 'right of publicity'</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/how-can-you-make-a-film-like-the-social-network-without-getting-permission-from-mark-zuckerberg\" rel=\"noopener\">The Delicate Art of Making a Bio Pic without Getting Permission</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/does-a-film-producer-need-to-obtain-releases-for-photos-from-the-web\" rel=\"noopener\">Does a film producer need to obtain releases for photos from the web?</a></li>\n<li><strong>eBook</strong>: <a href=\"/errors-omissions-insurance-101\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer's E&amp;O Insurance 101</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection at a low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><strong><em>Disclaimer</em></strong><em>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. 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By signing a release, the individuals grant permission for their likeness (image, voice, etc.) to be used in the film and related promotional materials. This prevents them from later claiming that their rights have been violated.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Distribution and Exhibition**: Releases are often required by <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/109689/distributor-s-errors-and-omissions-e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">distributors</a>, broadcasters, and exhibitors as proof that necessary permissions were obtained to use the participants' likenesses. Without these releases, the film may face difficulties in being distributed or exhibited.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Promotional Purposes**: Filmmakers use images, clips, and other promotional materials featuring the cast and crew to market the film. Having releases allows them to freely use such materials without concerns about legal repercussions.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Documentary Evidence**: Releases serve as documentary evidence that the participants were aware of how their <a href=\"/articles/film-production-right-of-publicity\" rel=\"noopener\">likenesses</a> would be used and consented to it. This can be important if any disputes arise in the future.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Standard Industry Practice**: Requiring releases is a standard practice in the film industry. It ensures clarity and professionalism in handling the rights of the individuals involved in the production.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Insurance Requirements**: Some insurance policies may require that all necessary releases are obtained to ensure coverage in case of legal claims related to the use of likenesses.</li>\n</ol>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 36px;\">How to go about obtaining media releases</h2>\n<p>Here’s a general outline of how to go about obtaining these releases:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>**Draft a Release Form**: Create a standard media release form that clearly outlines the rights being granted by the participant (cast or crew member) to the filmmaker or production company. This form should include:</li>\n</ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Name and contact details of the participant</li>\n<li>Description of the project (title of the film, brief synopsis)</li>\n<li>Rights granted (permission to use likeness in the film, promotional materials, etc.)</li>\n<li>Duration of the rights (typically in perpetuity or for the duration of copyright)</li>\n<li>Compensation details (if any)</li>\n<li>Signatures of both the participant and a representative of the production company</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Ideally, <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/102480/eo-insurance-for-film-and-tv-the-value-of-a-lawyer\" rel=\"noopener\">consult an entertainment lawyer</a> to help you create this form.</p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>**Explain the Release**: Before asking participants to sign the release form, explain to them in clear terms what they are agreeing to. Ensure they understand how their likeness will be used in the film and related materials.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Timing of Signing**: Ideally, obtain the releases <a href=\"/articles/producers-buy-an-eo-policy-before-going-into-production-or-wait\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>before</em> filming begins</a> or at the start of a participant's involvement in the project. This ensures that all parties are clear on the terms from the outset.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Offer Copies**: Provide participants with a copy of the signed release form for their records. This demonstrates transparency and ensures they have documentation of their agreement.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Consider Special Cases**: For minors (under 18 years old) or individuals who may not have the capacity to fully understand the release (e.g., due to disability or language barriers), additional steps may be necessary. Legal guardians should sign on behalf of minors, and efforts should be made to ensure comprehension and voluntary consent.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Retention and Organization**: Keep all signed release forms organized and securely stored. These documents may be needed for legal or administrative purposes throughout the production and beyond.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Review Legal Requirements**: Depending on your location and the specific circumstances of your production, there may be additional legal requirements or considerations. Ideally, consult with an entertainment lawyer to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>By following these steps, filmmakers can effectively obtain media releases from cast and above-the-line crew members, ensuring legal protection and clarity regarding the use of their likenesses in the film and related materials.</p>\n<p>Obtaining media releases from cast and above-the-line crew members is advisable to protect both the artistic integrity and the legal rights of filmmakers/producers and ensure smooth distribution and promotion of the film.</p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: #ffff04;\"><em>This information does not constitute legal advice. To obtain legal advice regarding <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"background-color: #ffff04;\">clearances and releases</a>, please consult a lawyer.</em></span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong><em>Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</em></strong> Get a quote for <a href=\"/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">producer’s errors and omissions (E&amp;O) insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong>Related posts</strong>:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/26544/script-insurance-clearance-reports-what-are-they-and-why-are-they-important\" rel=\"noopener\">Script clearance reports</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/does-eo-insurance-protect-against-claims-of-breach-of-contract\" rel=\"noopener\">Does producer's E&amp;O insurance cover claims of breach of contract?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/film-production-right-of-publicity\" rel=\"noopener\">Dead persons in a film production have a 'right of publicity'</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/how-can-you-make-a-film-like-the-social-network-without-getting-permission-from-mark-zuckerberg\" rel=\"noopener\">The Delicate Art of Making a Bio Pic without Getting Permission</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/does-a-film-producer-need-to-obtain-releases-for-photos-from-the-web\" rel=\"noopener\">Does a film producer need to obtain releases for photos from the web?</a></li>\n<li><strong>eBook</strong>: <a href=\"/errors-omissions-insurance-101\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer's E&amp;O Insurance 101</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection at a low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><strong><em>Disclaimer</em></strong><em>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</em></p>","postBodyRss":"<p style=\"font-size: 12px; text-align: right;\"><em>Image credit: Shutterstock</em></p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>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:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>**Legal Protection**: Media releases provide legal protection to the filmmakers and production company. By signing a release, the individuals grant permission for their likeness (image, voice, etc.) to be used in the film and related promotional materials. This prevents them from later claiming that their rights have been violated.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Distribution and Exhibition**: Releases are often required by <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/109689/distributor-s-errors-and-omissions-e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">distributors</a>, broadcasters, and exhibitors as proof that necessary permissions were obtained to use the participants' likenesses. Without these releases, the film may face difficulties in being distributed or exhibited.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Promotional Purposes**: Filmmakers use images, clips, and other promotional materials featuring the cast and crew to market the film. Having releases allows them to freely use such materials without concerns about legal repercussions.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Documentary Evidence**: Releases serve as documentary evidence that the participants were aware of how their <a href=\"/articles/film-production-right-of-publicity\" rel=\"noopener\">likenesses</a> would be used and consented to it. This can be important if any disputes arise in the future.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Standard Industry Practice**: Requiring releases is a standard practice in the film industry. It ensures clarity and professionalism in handling the rights of the individuals involved in the production.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Insurance Requirements**: Some insurance policies may require that all necessary releases are obtained to ensure coverage in case of legal claims related to the use of likenesses.</li>\n</ol>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 36px;\">How to go about obtaining media releases</h2>\n<p>Here’s a general outline of how to go about obtaining these releases:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>**Draft a Release Form**: Create a standard media release form that clearly outlines the rights being granted by the participant (cast or crew member) to the filmmaker or production company. This form should include:</li>\n</ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Name and contact details of the participant</li>\n<li>Description of the project (title of the film, brief synopsis)</li>\n<li>Rights granted (permission to use likeness in the film, promotional materials, etc.)</li>\n<li>Duration of the rights (typically in perpetuity or for the duration of copyright)</li>\n<li>Compensation details (if any)</li>\n<li>Signatures of both the participant and a representative of the production company</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Ideally, <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/102480/eo-insurance-for-film-and-tv-the-value-of-a-lawyer\" rel=\"noopener\">consult an entertainment lawyer</a> to help you create this form.</p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>**Explain the Release**: Before asking participants to sign the release form, explain to them in clear terms what they are agreeing to. Ensure they understand how their likeness will be used in the film and related materials.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Timing of Signing**: Ideally, obtain the releases <a href=\"/articles/producers-buy-an-eo-policy-before-going-into-production-or-wait\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>before</em> filming begins</a> or at the start of a participant's involvement in the project. This ensures that all parties are clear on the terms from the outset.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Offer Copies**: Provide participants with a copy of the signed release form for their records. This demonstrates transparency and ensures they have documentation of their agreement.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Consider Special Cases**: For minors (under 18 years old) or individuals who may not have the capacity to fully understand the release (e.g., due to disability or language barriers), additional steps may be necessary. Legal guardians should sign on behalf of minors, and efforts should be made to ensure comprehension and voluntary consent.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Retention and Organization**: Keep all signed release forms organized and securely stored. These documents may be needed for legal or administrative purposes throughout the production and beyond.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Review Legal Requirements**: Depending on your location and the specific circumstances of your production, there may be additional legal requirements or considerations. Ideally, consult with an entertainment lawyer to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>By following these steps, filmmakers can effectively obtain media releases from cast and above-the-line crew members, ensuring legal protection and clarity regarding the use of their likenesses in the film and related materials.</p>\n<p>Obtaining media releases from cast and above-the-line crew members is advisable to protect both the artistic integrity and the legal rights of filmmakers/producers and ensure smooth distribution and promotion of the film.</p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: #ffff04;\"><em>This information does not constitute legal advice. To obtain legal advice regarding <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"background-color: #ffff04;\">clearances and releases</a>, please consult a lawyer.</em></span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong><em>Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</em></strong> Get a quote for <a href=\"/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">producer’s errors and omissions (E&amp;O) insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong>Related posts</strong>:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/26544/script-insurance-clearance-reports-what-are-they-and-why-are-they-important\" rel=\"noopener\">Script clearance reports</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/does-eo-insurance-protect-against-claims-of-breach-of-contract\" rel=\"noopener\">Does producer's E&amp;O insurance cover claims of breach of contract?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/film-production-right-of-publicity\" rel=\"noopener\">Dead persons in a film production have a 'right of publicity'</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/how-can-you-make-a-film-like-the-social-network-without-getting-permission-from-mark-zuckerberg\" rel=\"noopener\">The Delicate Art of Making a Bio Pic without Getting Permission</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/does-a-film-producer-need-to-obtain-releases-for-photos-from-the-web\" rel=\"noopener\">Does a film producer need to obtain releases for photos from the web?</a></li>\n<li><strong>eBook</strong>: <a href=\"/errors-omissions-insurance-101\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer's E&amp;O Insurance 101</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection at a low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><strong><em>Disclaimer</em></strong><em>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</em></p>","postEmailContent":"<p style=\"font-size: 12px; text-align: right;\"><em>Image credit: Shutterstock</em></p>","postFeaturedImageIfEnabled":"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/laughing-cast-shutterstock_2407963169-forweb600.jpg","postListContent":"<p style=\"font-size: 12px; text-align: right;\"><em>Image credit: Shutterstock</em></p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>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:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>**Legal Protection**: Media releases provide legal protection to the filmmakers and production company. By signing a release, the individuals grant permission for their likeness (image, voice, etc.) to be used in the film and related promotional materials. This prevents them from later claiming that their rights have been violated.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Distribution and Exhibition**: Releases are often required by <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/109689/distributor-s-errors-and-omissions-e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">distributors</a>, broadcasters, and exhibitors as proof that necessary permissions were obtained to use the participants' likenesses. Without these releases, the film may face difficulties in being distributed or exhibited.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Promotional Purposes**: Filmmakers use images, clips, and other promotional materials featuring the cast and crew to market the film. Having releases allows them to freely use such materials without concerns about legal repercussions.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Documentary Evidence**: Releases serve as documentary evidence that the participants were aware of how their <a href=\"/articles/film-production-right-of-publicity\" rel=\"noopener\">likenesses</a> would be used and consented to it. This can be important if any disputes arise in the future.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Standard Industry Practice**: Requiring releases is a standard practice in the film industry. It ensures clarity and professionalism in handling the rights of the individuals involved in the production.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Insurance Requirements**: Some insurance policies may require that all necessary releases are obtained to ensure coverage in case of legal claims related to the use of likenesses.</li>\n</ol>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 36px;\">How to go about obtaining media releases</h2>\n<p>Here’s a general outline of how to go about obtaining these releases:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>**Draft a Release Form**: Create a standard media release form that clearly outlines the rights being granted by the participant (cast or crew member) to the filmmaker or production company. This form should include:</li>\n</ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Name and contact details of the participant</li>\n<li>Description of the project (title of the film, brief synopsis)</li>\n<li>Rights granted (permission to use likeness in the film, promotional materials, etc.)</li>\n<li>Duration of the rights (typically in perpetuity or for the duration of copyright)</li>\n<li>Compensation details (if any)</li>\n<li>Signatures of both the participant and a representative of the production company</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Ideally, <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/102480/eo-insurance-for-film-and-tv-the-value-of-a-lawyer\" rel=\"noopener\">consult an entertainment lawyer</a> to help you create this form.</p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>**Explain the Release**: Before asking participants to sign the release form, explain to them in clear terms what they are agreeing to. Ensure they understand how their likeness will be used in the film and related materials.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Timing of Signing**: Ideally, obtain the releases <a href=\"/articles/producers-buy-an-eo-policy-before-going-into-production-or-wait\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>before</em> filming begins</a> or at the start of a participant's involvement in the project. This ensures that all parties are clear on the terms from the outset.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Offer Copies**: Provide participants with a copy of the signed release form for their records. This demonstrates transparency and ensures they have documentation of their agreement.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Consider Special Cases**: For minors (under 18 years old) or individuals who may not have the capacity to fully understand the release (e.g., due to disability or language barriers), additional steps may be necessary. Legal guardians should sign on behalf of minors, and efforts should be made to ensure comprehension and voluntary consent.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Retention and Organization**: Keep all signed release forms organized and securely stored. These documents may be needed for legal or administrative purposes throughout the production and beyond.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Review Legal Requirements**: Depending on your location and the specific circumstances of your production, there may be additional legal requirements or considerations. Ideally, consult with an entertainment lawyer to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>By following these steps, filmmakers can effectively obtain media releases from cast and above-the-line crew members, ensuring legal protection and clarity regarding the use of their likenesses in the film and related materials.</p>\n<p>Obtaining media releases from cast and above-the-line crew members is advisable to protect both the artistic integrity and the legal rights of filmmakers/producers and ensure smooth distribution and promotion of the film.</p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: #ffff04;\"><em>This information does not constitute legal advice. To obtain legal advice regarding <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"background-color: #ffff04;\">clearances and releases</a>, please consult a lawyer.</em></span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong><em>Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</em></strong> Get a quote for <a href=\"/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">producer’s errors and omissions (E&amp;O) insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong>Related posts</strong>:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/26544/script-insurance-clearance-reports-what-are-they-and-why-are-they-important\" rel=\"noopener\">Script clearance reports</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/does-eo-insurance-protect-against-claims-of-breach-of-contract\" rel=\"noopener\">Does producer's E&amp;O insurance cover claims of breach of contract?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/film-production-right-of-publicity\" rel=\"noopener\">Dead persons in a film production have a 'right of publicity'</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/how-can-you-make-a-film-like-the-social-network-without-getting-permission-from-mark-zuckerberg\" rel=\"noopener\">The Delicate Art of Making a Bio Pic without Getting Permission</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/does-a-film-producer-need-to-obtain-releases-for-photos-from-the-web\" rel=\"noopener\">Does a film producer need to obtain releases for photos from the web?</a></li>\n<li><strong>eBook</strong>: <a href=\"/errors-omissions-insurance-101\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer's E&amp;O Insurance 101</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection at a low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><strong><em>Disclaimer</em></strong><em>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</em></p>","postListSummaryFeaturedImage":"","postRssContent":"<p style=\"font-size: 12px; text-align: right;\"><em>Image credit: Shutterstock</em></p>","postRssSummaryFeaturedImage":"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/laughing-cast-shutterstock_2407963169-forweb600.jpg","postSummary":"<p style=\"font-size: 12px; text-align: right;\"><em>Image credit: Shutterstock</em></p>\n","postSummaryRss":"<p style=\"font-size: 12px; text-align: right;\"><em>Image credit: Shutterstock</em></p>","postTemplate":"prox_frontrow/templates/blog/blog-post.html","previewImageSrc":null,"previewKey":"rsanPTtM","previousPostFeaturedImage":"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/filmmakers-on-set-shutterstock_2218046127-forweb600.jpg","previousPostFeaturedImageAltText":"Filmmakers: You May NOT be Covered under Homeowners Insurance","previousPostName":"Your Film Gear May NOT be Covered under Your Homeowners Insurance","previousPostSlug":"articles/film-equipment-owners-you-may-not-be-covered-under-a-homeowners-insurance-policy-if-you-have-used-your-gear-professionally","processingStatus":"PUBLISHED","propertyForDynamicPageCanonicalUrl":null,"propertyForDynamicPageFeaturedImage":null,"propertyForDynamicPageMetaDescription":null,"propertyForDynamicPageSlug":null,"propertyForDynamicPageTitle":null,"publicAccessRules":[],"publicAccessRulesEnabled":false,"publishDate":1725045376000,"publishDateLocalTime":1725045376000,"publishDateLocalized":{"date":1725045376000,"format":"medium","language":"en_US"},"publishImmediately":true,"publishTimezoneOffset":null,"publishedAt":1725045376734,"publishedByEmail":null,"publishedById":7915797,"publishedByName":null,"publishedUrl":"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/importance-of-getting-media-releases","resolvedDomain":"www.frontrowinsurance.com","resolvedLanguage":null,"rssBody":"<p style=\"font-size: 12px; text-align: right;\"><em>Image credit: Shutterstock</em></p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>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:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>**Legal Protection**: Media releases provide legal protection to the filmmakers and production company. By signing a release, the individuals grant permission for their likeness (image, voice, etc.) to be used in the film and related promotional materials. This prevents them from later claiming that their rights have been violated.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Distribution and Exhibition**: Releases are often required by <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/109689/distributor-s-errors-and-omissions-e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">distributors</a>, broadcasters, and exhibitors as proof that necessary permissions were obtained to use the participants' likenesses. Without these releases, the film may face difficulties in being distributed or exhibited.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Promotional Purposes**: Filmmakers use images, clips, and other promotional materials featuring the cast and crew to market the film. Having releases allows them to freely use such materials without concerns about legal repercussions.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Documentary Evidence**: Releases serve as documentary evidence that the participants were aware of how their <a href=\"/articles/film-production-right-of-publicity\" rel=\"noopener\">likenesses</a> would be used and consented to it. This can be important if any disputes arise in the future.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Standard Industry Practice**: Requiring releases is a standard practice in the film industry. It ensures clarity and professionalism in handling the rights of the individuals involved in the production.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Insurance Requirements**: Some insurance policies may require that all necessary releases are obtained to ensure coverage in case of legal claims related to the use of likenesses.</li>\n</ol>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 36px;\">How to go about obtaining media releases</h2>\n<p>Here’s a general outline of how to go about obtaining these releases:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>**Draft a Release Form**: Create a standard media release form that clearly outlines the rights being granted by the participant (cast or crew member) to the filmmaker or production company. This form should include:</li>\n</ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Name and contact details of the participant</li>\n<li>Description of the project (title of the film, brief synopsis)</li>\n<li>Rights granted (permission to use likeness in the film, promotional materials, etc.)</li>\n<li>Duration of the rights (typically in perpetuity or for the duration of copyright)</li>\n<li>Compensation details (if any)</li>\n<li>Signatures of both the participant and a representative of the production company</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Ideally, <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/102480/eo-insurance-for-film-and-tv-the-value-of-a-lawyer\" rel=\"noopener\">consult an entertainment lawyer</a> to help you create this form.</p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>**Explain the Release**: Before asking participants to sign the release form, explain to them in clear terms what they are agreeing to. Ensure they understand how their likeness will be used in the film and related materials.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Timing of Signing**: Ideally, obtain the releases <a href=\"/articles/producers-buy-an-eo-policy-before-going-into-production-or-wait\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>before</em> filming begins</a> or at the start of a participant's involvement in the project. This ensures that all parties are clear on the terms from the outset.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Offer Copies**: Provide participants with a copy of the signed release form for their records. This demonstrates transparency and ensures they have documentation of their agreement.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Consider Special Cases**: For minors (under 18 years old) or individuals who may not have the capacity to fully understand the release (e.g., due to disability or language barriers), additional steps may be necessary. Legal guardians should sign on behalf of minors, and efforts should be made to ensure comprehension and voluntary consent.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Retention and Organization**: Keep all signed release forms organized and securely stored. These documents may be needed for legal or administrative purposes throughout the production and beyond.<br><br></li>\n<li>**Review Legal Requirements**: Depending on your location and the specific circumstances of your production, there may be additional legal requirements or considerations. Ideally, consult with an entertainment lawyer to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>By following these steps, filmmakers can effectively obtain media releases from cast and above-the-line crew members, ensuring legal protection and clarity regarding the use of their likenesses in the film and related materials.</p>\n<p>Obtaining media releases from cast and above-the-line crew members is advisable to protect both the artistic integrity and the legal rights of filmmakers/producers and ensure smooth distribution and promotion of the film.</p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: #ffff04;\"><em>This information does not constitute legal advice. To obtain legal advice regarding <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"background-color: #ffff04;\">clearances and releases</a>, please consult a lawyer.</em></span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong><em>Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</em></strong> Get a quote for <a href=\"/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">producer’s errors and omissions (E&amp;O) insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong>Related posts</strong>:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/26544/script-insurance-clearance-reports-what-are-they-and-why-are-they-important\" rel=\"noopener\">Script clearance reports</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/does-eo-insurance-protect-against-claims-of-breach-of-contract\" rel=\"noopener\">Does producer's E&amp;O insurance cover claims of breach of contract?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/film-production-right-of-publicity\" rel=\"noopener\">Dead persons in a film production have a 'right of publicity'</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/how-can-you-make-a-film-like-the-social-network-without-getting-permission-from-mark-zuckerberg\" rel=\"noopener\">The Delicate Art of Making a Bio Pic without Getting Permission</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/does-a-film-producer-need-to-obtain-releases-for-photos-from-the-web\" rel=\"noopener\">Does a film producer need to obtain releases for photos from the web?</a></li>\n<li><strong>eBook</strong>: <a href=\"/errors-omissions-insurance-101\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer's E&amp;O Insurance 101</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. 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As a companion piece to those articles, let’s do a “resource round-up” of some of the <strong>best filmmaking online courses.</strong></p>\n<!--more-->\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#scorsese\" rel=\"noopener\">Scorsese’s MasterClass</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#udemy\" rel=\"noopener\">Udemy’s Complete Filmmaker Guide</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#linkedin\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn Learning: Become a Film Producer</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#nofilm\" rel=\"noopener\">No Film School</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#creativelive\" rel=\"noopener\">CreativeLive</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#mzed\" rel=\"noopener\">MZed</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#futurelearn\" rel=\"noopener\">FutureLearn</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#skillshare\" rel=\"noopener\">Skillshare</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#filmmakeru\" rel=\"noopener\">Filmmaker U</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#academy\" rel=\"noopener\">Filmmakers Academy</a></li>\n</ol>\n<a id=\"scorsese\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Scorsese’s MasterClass</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.masterclass.com/classes/martin-scorsese-teaches-filmmaking\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.masterclass.com/classes/martin-scorsese-teaches-filmmaking</a></p>\n<p>Filmmaking legend Martin Scorsese shares insights from his decades-long career, covering topics such as storytelling, character development, and the art of directing.</p>\n<p>The course includes lessons on script analysis and the nuances of visual storytelling, with Scorsese providing personal anecdotes and practical advice.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"udemy\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Udemy’s Complete Filmmaker Guide</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.udemy.com/course/incrediblevideocreator\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.udemy.com/course/incrediblevideocreator</a></p>\n<p>Udemy’s course is designed for beginners and covers everything from basic filmmaking techniques to advanced cinematography. It includes lessons on camera operation, lighting, sound, and editing.</p>\n<p>It’s a practical guide with a focus on creating high-quality videos with limited resources.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"linkedin\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>LinkedIn Learning: Become a Film/Video Producer</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/learning/paths/become-a-film-and-video-producer\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.linkedin.com/learning/paths/become-a-film-and-video-producer</a></p>\n<p>LinkedIn’s course provides a foundational understanding of film production, covering topics like pre-production planning, camera techniques, lighting, and sound.</p>\n<p>It’s geared towards those new to filmmaking and provides practical advice for managing a film project from start to finish.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"nofilm\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>No Film School’s Curriculum</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://nofilmschool.com/film-school-curriculum\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://nofilmschool.com/film-school-curriculum</a></p>\n<p>No Film School’s course offers a broad overview of filmmaking, including scriptwriting, cinematography, and editing.</p>\n<p>It’s designed to help students understand the entire filmmaking process and includes insights from industry professionals and practical exercises to build skills.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"creativelive\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>CreativeLive: The Art of Filmmaking and Editing</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.creativelive.com/class/art-filmmaking-and-editing-jeff-medford-and-ross-hockrow\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.creativelive.com/class/art-filmmaking-and-editing-jeff-medford-and-ross-hockrow</a></p>\n<p>This film workshop is your opportunity to learn how to become a visual storyteller with Jeff Medford and Ross Hockrow.</p>\n<p>Whether you're a photographer or an aspiring filmmaker, you will come out of this class with all of the skills to produce web commercials, wedding, birth, family and event films.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"mzed\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>MZed: Philip Bloom's Cinematic Masterclass</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.mzed.com/courses/philip-bloom-cinematic-masterclass\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.mzed.com/courses/philip-bloom-cinematic-masterclass</a></p>\n<p>Join filmmaker, educator and pioneer Philip Bloom as he embarks on his most adventurous project to date. From the wind-swept coast of Ireland to the unforgiving heat of the Mojave Desert, travel with Philip as he guides you through the art and science of filmmaking and shares his most important advice for capturing the style of cinematic images that have made him one of the world's most beloved independent filmmakers.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"futurelearn\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>FutureLearn’s Explore Filmmaking: from Script to Screen</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/explore-filmmaking\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/explore-filmmaking</a></p>\n<p>Learn from award-winning filmmakers how films go from script to screen with this film production course from the BFI Film Academy.</p>\n<p>This course covers the essentials of filmmaking, including scriptwriting, production planning, and directing. It also offers insights into the collaborative nature of filmmaking and how to work effectively with a team.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"skillshare\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Skillshare’s Learn Filmmaking from Beginner to Pro</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.skillshare.com/en/classes/learn-filmmaking-from-beginner-to-pro/1749605952\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.skillshare.com/en/classes/learn-filmmaking-from-beginner-to-pro/1749605952</a></p>\n<p>Learn the fundamental basics of professional filmmaking as taught by in film schools. This complete guide teaches you all the technical and artists rules of videography to get started as a filmmaker.</p>\n<p>By the end of the class, you'll have a complete fundamental understanding of the rules of filmmaking. This means that you can start making videos like a professional would.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"filmmakeru\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Filmmaker U: various courses</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.filmmakeru.com/store\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.filmmakeru.com/store</a></p>\n<p>Online courses and talks with leading professionals in the film and TV business.</p>\n<p>Various courses featuring experienced filmmakers are available on Filmmaker U, including <em>Cinematography with Kirsten Johnson, ASC</em> and <em>Sit in the Edit Suite with Editor Brian Kates, ACE</em>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"academy\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Filmmakers Academy</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.filmmakersacademy.com/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.filmmakersacademy.com/</a></p>\n<p>Filmmakers Academy has hundreds of hours of training videos + educational content, coaching sessions, and a global community of filmmakers.</p>\n<p>Master your career with 900+ hours of training videos, masterclasses, courses, lessons, lectures, and podcasts across the most popular filmmaking disciplines.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Film Equipment Insurance | Short-Term Film Production Insurance</h2>\n<p>If you’re reading about online courses for filmmakers, chances are that you’re a filmmaker yourself. You’ll likely want to insure your film/video gear and short-term productions:</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://shortshoot.frontrowinsurance.com/\"><strong><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Front Row’s Short Shoot insurance policy</span></strong></a> (Canada) is a good option for insuring your short-term film projects. Coverage for up to 15 consecutive days of filming. The coverage is available online, 24/7. Covers rented gear, rented locations, rented props, sets, wardrobes, and more. You can get a quote in two minutes and purchase a policy 100% online. If you are in the US, please complete <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/short-term-production-insurance-for-filmmakers-us\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">this form</span></a>.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://digigearinsure.frontrowinsurance.com/\"><strong><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Front Row’s DigiGear insurance policy</span></strong></a> (Canada) is a good option for insuring your filmmaking gear, including your film camera(s). Also available online. Quotes in 2 minutes; policies available in 5 minutes. Shop from your phone. If you are in the US, please complete <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/film-production-equipment-insurance\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">this form</span></a>.</p>\n<h2>Refer a Friend to Front Row</h2>\n<p>Based on customer demand, we’ve setup our <a href=\"/referral\" rel=\"noopener\">referral marketing program</a> and if you refer a friend to Front Row, you could win a $15 Amazon eGift Card OR be entered into a random draw to win a $99 Amazon eGift Card! <em>(depending on your province)</em></p>\n<p><strong>Related posts</strong>:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/best-filmmaking-schools-in-canada\" rel=\"noopener\">BEST FILM SCHOOLS IN CANADA</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/top-filmmaking-schools-in-the-usa\" rel=\"noopener\">BEST FILM SCHOOLS IN USA</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/top-free-music-platforms-for-filmmakers\" rel=\"noopener\">THE TOP FREE MUSIC PLATFORMS FOR FILMMAKERS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/the-best-cameras-for-youtube\" rel=\"noopener\">THE BEST CAMERAS FOR YOUTUBE/VLOGGING</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/the-best-cameras-for-filmmaking\" rel=\"noopener\">THE BEST BUDGET CAMERAS FOR FILMMAKING</a></li>\n<li>Google web story: <a href=\"https://stories.frontrowinsurance.com/the-best-filmmaking-online-courses/\" rel=\"noopener\">THE BEST FILMMAKING ONLINE COURSES</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection at a low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment of claims. </em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><strong><em>Disclaimer</em></strong><em>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. 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It includes lessons on camera operation, lighting, sound, and editing.</p>\n<p>It’s a practical guide with a focus on creating high-quality videos with limited resources.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"linkedin\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>LinkedIn Learning: Become a Film/Video Producer</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/learning/paths/become-a-film-and-video-producer\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.linkedin.com/learning/paths/become-a-film-and-video-producer</a></p>\n<p>LinkedIn’s course provides a foundational understanding of film production, covering topics like pre-production planning, camera techniques, lighting, and sound.</p>\n<p>It’s geared towards those new to filmmaking and provides practical advice for managing a film project from start to finish.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"nofilm\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>No Film School’s Curriculum</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://nofilmschool.com/film-school-curriculum\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://nofilmschool.com/film-school-curriculum</a></p>\n<p>No Film School’s course offers a broad overview of filmmaking, including scriptwriting, cinematography, and editing.</p>\n<p>It’s designed to help students understand the entire filmmaking process and includes insights from industry professionals and practical exercises to build skills.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"creativelive\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>CreativeLive: The Art of Filmmaking and Editing</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.creativelive.com/class/art-filmmaking-and-editing-jeff-medford-and-ross-hockrow\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.creativelive.com/class/art-filmmaking-and-editing-jeff-medford-and-ross-hockrow</a></p>\n<p>This film workshop is your opportunity to learn how to become a visual storyteller with Jeff Medford and Ross Hockrow.</p>\n<p>Whether you're a photographer or an aspiring filmmaker, you will come out of this class with all of the skills to produce web commercials, wedding, birth, family and event films.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"mzed\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>MZed: Philip Bloom's Cinematic Masterclass</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.mzed.com/courses/philip-bloom-cinematic-masterclass\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.mzed.com/courses/philip-bloom-cinematic-masterclass</a></p>\n<p>Join filmmaker, educator and pioneer Philip Bloom as he embarks on his most adventurous project to date. From the wind-swept coast of Ireland to the unforgiving heat of the Mojave Desert, travel with Philip as he guides you through the art and science of filmmaking and shares his most important advice for capturing the style of cinematic images that have made him one of the world's most beloved independent filmmakers.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"futurelearn\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>FutureLearn’s Explore Filmmaking: from Script to Screen</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/explore-filmmaking\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/explore-filmmaking</a></p>\n<p>Learn from award-winning filmmakers how films go from script to screen with this film production course from the BFI Film Academy.</p>\n<p>This course covers the essentials of filmmaking, including scriptwriting, production planning, and directing. It also offers insights into the collaborative nature of filmmaking and how to work effectively with a team.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"skillshare\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Skillshare’s Learn Filmmaking from Beginner to Pro</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.skillshare.com/en/classes/learn-filmmaking-from-beginner-to-pro/1749605952\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.skillshare.com/en/classes/learn-filmmaking-from-beginner-to-pro/1749605952</a></p>\n<p>Learn the fundamental basics of professional filmmaking as taught by in film schools. This complete guide teaches you all the technical and artists rules of videography to get started as a filmmaker.</p>\n<p>By the end of the class, you'll have a complete fundamental understanding of the rules of filmmaking. This means that you can start making videos like a professional would.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"filmmakeru\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Filmmaker U: various courses</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.filmmakeru.com/store\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.filmmakeru.com/store</a></p>\n<p>Online courses and talks with leading professionals in the film and TV business.</p>\n<p>Various courses featuring experienced filmmakers are available on Filmmaker U, including <em>Cinematography with Kirsten Johnson, ASC</em> and <em>Sit in the Edit Suite with Editor Brian Kates, ACE</em>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"academy\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Filmmakers Academy</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.filmmakersacademy.com/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.filmmakersacademy.com/</a></p>\n<p>Filmmakers Academy has hundreds of hours of training videos + educational content, coaching sessions, and a global community of filmmakers.</p>\n<p>Master your career with 900+ hours of training videos, masterclasses, courses, lessons, lectures, and podcasts across the most popular filmmaking disciplines.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Film Equipment Insurance | Short-Term Film Production Insurance</h2>\n<p>If you’re reading about online courses for filmmakers, chances are that you’re a filmmaker yourself. You’ll likely want to insure your film/video gear and short-term productions:</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://shortshoot.frontrowinsurance.com/\"><strong><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Front Row’s Short Shoot insurance policy</span></strong></a> (Canada) is a good option for insuring your short-term film projects. Coverage for up to 15 consecutive days of filming. The coverage is available online, 24/7. Covers rented gear, rented locations, rented props, sets, wardrobes, and more. You can get a quote in two minutes and purchase a policy 100% online. If you are in the US, please complete <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/short-term-production-insurance-for-filmmakers-us\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">this form</span></a>.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://digigearinsure.frontrowinsurance.com/\"><strong><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Front Row’s DigiGear insurance policy</span></strong></a> (Canada) is a good option for insuring your filmmaking gear, including your film camera(s). Also available online. Quotes in 2 minutes; policies available in 5 minutes. Shop from your phone. If you are in the US, please complete <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/film-production-equipment-insurance\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">this form</span></a>.</p>\n<h2>Refer a Friend to Front Row</h2>\n<p>Based on customer demand, we’ve setup our <a href=\"/referral\" rel=\"noopener\">referral marketing program</a> and if you refer a friend to Front Row, you could win a $15 Amazon eGift Card OR be entered into a random draw to win a $99 Amazon eGift Card! <em>(depending on your province)</em></p>\n<p><strong>Related posts</strong>:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/best-filmmaking-schools-in-canada\" rel=\"noopener\">BEST FILM SCHOOLS IN CANADA</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/top-filmmaking-schools-in-the-usa\" rel=\"noopener\">BEST FILM SCHOOLS IN USA</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/top-free-music-platforms-for-filmmakers\" rel=\"noopener\">THE TOP FREE MUSIC PLATFORMS FOR FILMMAKERS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/the-best-cameras-for-youtube\" rel=\"noopener\">THE BEST CAMERAS FOR YOUTUBE/VLOGGING</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/the-best-cameras-for-filmmaking\" rel=\"noopener\">THE BEST BUDGET CAMERAS FOR FILMMAKING</a></li>\n<li>Google web story: <a href=\"https://stories.frontrowinsurance.com/the-best-filmmaking-online-courses/\" rel=\"noopener\">THE BEST FILMMAKING ONLINE COURSES</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection at a low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment of claims. </em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><strong><em>Disclaimer</em></strong><em>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</em></p>","rss_summary":"<p style=\"font-size: 12px; text-align: right; font-weight: normal;\"><em>Image: Shutterstock</em></p>\n<p>We previously published articles about the <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/best-filmmaking-schools-in-canada\">best film schools in Canada</a> and <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/top-filmmaking-schools-in-the-usa\">the USA</a>. 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As a companion piece to those articles, let’s do a “resource round-up” of some of the <strong>best filmmaking online courses.</strong></p>\n<!--more-->\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#scorsese\" rel=\"noopener\">Scorsese’s MasterClass</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#udemy\" rel=\"noopener\">Udemy’s Complete Filmmaker Guide</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#linkedin\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn Learning: Become a Film Producer</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#nofilm\" rel=\"noopener\">No Film School</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#creativelive\" rel=\"noopener\">CreativeLive</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#mzed\" rel=\"noopener\">MZed</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#futurelearn\" rel=\"noopener\">FutureLearn</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#skillshare\" rel=\"noopener\">Skillshare</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#filmmakeru\" rel=\"noopener\">Filmmaker U</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#academy\" rel=\"noopener\">Filmmakers Academy</a></li>\n</ol>\n<a id=\"scorsese\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Scorsese’s MasterClass</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.masterclass.com/classes/martin-scorsese-teaches-filmmaking\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.masterclass.com/classes/martin-scorsese-teaches-filmmaking</a></p>\n<p>Filmmaking legend Martin Scorsese shares insights from his decades-long career, covering topics such as storytelling, character development, and the art of directing.</p>\n<p>The course includes lessons on script analysis and the nuances of visual storytelling, with Scorsese providing personal anecdotes and practical advice.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"udemy\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Udemy’s Complete Filmmaker Guide</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.udemy.com/course/incrediblevideocreator\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.udemy.com/course/incrediblevideocreator</a></p>\n<p>Udemy’s course is designed for beginners and covers everything from basic filmmaking techniques to advanced cinematography. It includes lessons on camera operation, lighting, sound, and editing.</p>\n<p>It’s a practical guide with a focus on creating high-quality videos with limited resources.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"linkedin\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>LinkedIn Learning: Become a Film/Video Producer</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/learning/paths/become-a-film-and-video-producer\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.linkedin.com/learning/paths/become-a-film-and-video-producer</a></p>\n<p>LinkedIn’s course provides a foundational understanding of film production, covering topics like pre-production planning, camera techniques, lighting, and sound.</p>\n<p>It’s geared towards those new to filmmaking and provides practical advice for managing a film project from start to finish.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"nofilm\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>No Film School’s Curriculum</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://nofilmschool.com/film-school-curriculum\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://nofilmschool.com/film-school-curriculum</a></p>\n<p>No Film School’s course offers a broad overview of filmmaking, including scriptwriting, cinematography, and editing.</p>\n<p>It’s designed to help students understand the entire filmmaking process and includes insights from industry professionals and practical exercises to build skills.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"creativelive\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>CreativeLive: The Art of Filmmaking and Editing</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.creativelive.com/class/art-filmmaking-and-editing-jeff-medford-and-ross-hockrow\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.creativelive.com/class/art-filmmaking-and-editing-jeff-medford-and-ross-hockrow</a></p>\n<p>This film workshop is your opportunity to learn how to become a visual storyteller with Jeff Medford and Ross Hockrow.</p>\n<p>Whether you're a photographer or an aspiring filmmaker, you will come out of this class with all of the skills to produce web commercials, wedding, birth, family and event films.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"mzed\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>MZed: Philip Bloom's Cinematic Masterclass</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.mzed.com/courses/philip-bloom-cinematic-masterclass\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.mzed.com/courses/philip-bloom-cinematic-masterclass</a></p>\n<p>Join filmmaker, educator and pioneer Philip Bloom as he embarks on his most adventurous project to date. From the wind-swept coast of Ireland to the unforgiving heat of the Mojave Desert, travel with Philip as he guides you through the art and science of filmmaking and shares his most important advice for capturing the style of cinematic images that have made him one of the world's most beloved independent filmmakers.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"futurelearn\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>FutureLearn’s Explore Filmmaking: from Script to Screen</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/explore-filmmaking\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/explore-filmmaking</a></p>\n<p>Learn from award-winning filmmakers how films go from script to screen with this film production course from the BFI Film Academy.</p>\n<p>This course covers the essentials of filmmaking, including scriptwriting, production planning, and directing. It also offers insights into the collaborative nature of filmmaking and how to work effectively with a team.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"skillshare\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Skillshare’s Learn Filmmaking from Beginner to Pro</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.skillshare.com/en/classes/learn-filmmaking-from-beginner-to-pro/1749605952\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.skillshare.com/en/classes/learn-filmmaking-from-beginner-to-pro/1749605952</a></p>\n<p>Learn the fundamental basics of professional filmmaking as taught by in film schools. This complete guide teaches you all the technical and artists rules of videography to get started as a filmmaker.</p>\n<p>By the end of the class, you'll have a complete fundamental understanding of the rules of filmmaking. This means that you can start making videos like a professional would.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"filmmakeru\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Filmmaker U: various courses</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.filmmakeru.com/store\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.filmmakeru.com/store</a></p>\n<p>Online courses and talks with leading professionals in the film and TV business.</p>\n<p>Various courses featuring experienced filmmakers are available on Filmmaker U, including <em>Cinematography with Kirsten Johnson, ASC</em> and <em>Sit in the Edit Suite with Editor Brian Kates, ACE</em>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"academy\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Filmmakers Academy</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.filmmakersacademy.com/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.filmmakersacademy.com/</a></p>\n<p>Filmmakers Academy has hundreds of hours of training videos + educational content, coaching sessions, and a global community of filmmakers.</p>\n<p>Master your career with 900+ hours of training videos, masterclasses, courses, lessons, lectures, and podcasts across the most popular filmmaking disciplines.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Film Equipment Insurance | Short-Term Film Production Insurance</h2>\n<p>If you’re reading about online courses for filmmakers, chances are that you’re a filmmaker yourself. You’ll likely want to insure your film/video gear and short-term productions:</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://shortshoot.frontrowinsurance.com/\"><strong><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Front Row’s Short Shoot insurance policy</span></strong></a> (Canada) is a good option for insuring your short-term film projects. Coverage for up to 15 consecutive days of filming. The coverage is available online, 24/7. Covers rented gear, rented locations, rented props, sets, wardrobes, and more. You can get a quote in two minutes and purchase a policy 100% online. If you are in the US, please complete <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/short-term-production-insurance-for-filmmakers-us\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">this form</span></a>.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://digigearinsure.frontrowinsurance.com/\"><strong><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Front Row’s DigiGear insurance policy</span></strong></a> (Canada) is a good option for insuring your filmmaking gear, including your film camera(s). Also available online. Quotes in 2 minutes; policies available in 5 minutes. Shop from your phone. If you are in the US, please complete <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/film-production-equipment-insurance\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">this form</span></a>.</p>\n<h2>Refer a Friend to Front Row</h2>\n<p>Based on customer demand, we’ve setup our <a href=\"/referral\" rel=\"noopener\">referral marketing program</a> and if you refer a friend to Front Row, you could win a $15 Amazon eGift Card OR be entered into a random draw to win a $99 Amazon eGift Card! <em>(depending on your province)</em></p>\n<p><strong>Related posts</strong>:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/best-filmmaking-schools-in-canada\" rel=\"noopener\">BEST FILM SCHOOLS IN CANADA</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/top-filmmaking-schools-in-the-usa\" rel=\"noopener\">BEST FILM SCHOOLS IN USA</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/top-free-music-platforms-for-filmmakers\" rel=\"noopener\">THE TOP FREE MUSIC PLATFORMS FOR FILMMAKERS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/the-best-cameras-for-youtube\" rel=\"noopener\">THE BEST CAMERAS FOR YOUTUBE/VLOGGING</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/the-best-cameras-for-filmmaking\" rel=\"noopener\">THE BEST BUDGET CAMERAS FOR FILMMAKING</a></li>\n<li>Google web story: <a href=\"https://stories.frontrowinsurance.com/the-best-filmmaking-online-courses/\" rel=\"noopener\">THE BEST FILMMAKING ONLINE COURSES</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection at a low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment of claims. </em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><strong><em>Disclaimer</em></strong><em>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</em></p>","postBodyRss":"<p style=\"font-size: 12px; text-align: right; font-weight: normal;\"><em>Image: Shutterstock</em></p>\n<p>We previously published articles about the <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/best-filmmaking-schools-in-canada\">best film schools in Canada</a> and <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/top-filmmaking-schools-in-the-usa\">the USA</a>. As a companion piece to those articles, let’s do a “resource round-up” of some of the <strong>best filmmaking online courses.</strong></p>\n<!--more-->\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#scorsese\" rel=\"noopener\">Scorsese’s MasterClass</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#udemy\" rel=\"noopener\">Udemy’s Complete Filmmaker Guide</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#linkedin\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn Learning: Become a Film Producer</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#nofilm\" rel=\"noopener\">No Film School</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#creativelive\" rel=\"noopener\">CreativeLive</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#mzed\" rel=\"noopener\">MZed</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#futurelearn\" rel=\"noopener\">FutureLearn</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#skillshare\" rel=\"noopener\">Skillshare</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#filmmakeru\" rel=\"noopener\">Filmmaker U</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#academy\" rel=\"noopener\">Filmmakers Academy</a></li>\n</ol>\n<a id=\"scorsese\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Scorsese’s MasterClass</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.masterclass.com/classes/martin-scorsese-teaches-filmmaking\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.masterclass.com/classes/martin-scorsese-teaches-filmmaking</a></p>\n<p>Filmmaking legend Martin Scorsese shares insights from his decades-long career, covering topics such as storytelling, character development, and the art of directing.</p>\n<p>The course includes lessons on script analysis and the nuances of visual storytelling, with Scorsese providing personal anecdotes and practical advice.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"udemy\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Udemy’s Complete Filmmaker Guide</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.udemy.com/course/incrediblevideocreator\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.udemy.com/course/incrediblevideocreator</a></p>\n<p>Udemy’s course is designed for beginners and covers everything from basic filmmaking techniques to advanced cinematography. It includes lessons on camera operation, lighting, sound, and editing.</p>\n<p>It’s a practical guide with a focus on creating high-quality videos with limited resources.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"linkedin\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>LinkedIn Learning: Become a Film/Video Producer</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/learning/paths/become-a-film-and-video-producer\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.linkedin.com/learning/paths/become-a-film-and-video-producer</a></p>\n<p>LinkedIn’s course provides a foundational understanding of film production, covering topics like pre-production planning, camera techniques, lighting, and sound.</p>\n<p>It’s geared towards those new to filmmaking and provides practical advice for managing a film project from start to finish.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"nofilm\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>No Film School’s Curriculum</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://nofilmschool.com/film-school-curriculum\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://nofilmschool.com/film-school-curriculum</a></p>\n<p>No Film School’s course offers a broad overview of filmmaking, including scriptwriting, cinematography, and editing.</p>\n<p>It’s designed to help students understand the entire filmmaking process and includes insights from industry professionals and practical exercises to build skills.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"creativelive\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>CreativeLive: The Art of Filmmaking and Editing</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.creativelive.com/class/art-filmmaking-and-editing-jeff-medford-and-ross-hockrow\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.creativelive.com/class/art-filmmaking-and-editing-jeff-medford-and-ross-hockrow</a></p>\n<p>This film workshop is your opportunity to learn how to become a visual storyteller with Jeff Medford and Ross Hockrow.</p>\n<p>Whether you're a photographer or an aspiring filmmaker, you will come out of this class with all of the skills to produce web commercials, wedding, birth, family and event films.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"mzed\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>MZed: Philip Bloom's Cinematic Masterclass</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.mzed.com/courses/philip-bloom-cinematic-masterclass\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.mzed.com/courses/philip-bloom-cinematic-masterclass</a></p>\n<p>Join filmmaker, educator and pioneer Philip Bloom as he embarks on his most adventurous project to date. From the wind-swept coast of Ireland to the unforgiving heat of the Mojave Desert, travel with Philip as he guides you through the art and science of filmmaking and shares his most important advice for capturing the style of cinematic images that have made him one of the world's most beloved independent filmmakers.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"futurelearn\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>FutureLearn’s Explore Filmmaking: from Script to Screen</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/explore-filmmaking\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/explore-filmmaking</a></p>\n<p>Learn from award-winning filmmakers how films go from script to screen with this film production course from the BFI Film Academy.</p>\n<p>This course covers the essentials of filmmaking, including scriptwriting, production planning, and directing. It also offers insights into the collaborative nature of filmmaking and how to work effectively with a team.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"skillshare\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Skillshare’s Learn Filmmaking from Beginner to Pro</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.skillshare.com/en/classes/learn-filmmaking-from-beginner-to-pro/1749605952\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.skillshare.com/en/classes/learn-filmmaking-from-beginner-to-pro/1749605952</a></p>\n<p>Learn the fundamental basics of professional filmmaking as taught by in film schools. This complete guide teaches you all the technical and artists rules of videography to get started as a filmmaker.</p>\n<p>By the end of the class, you'll have a complete fundamental understanding of the rules of filmmaking. This means that you can start making videos like a professional would.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"filmmakeru\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Filmmaker U: various courses</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.filmmakeru.com/store\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.filmmakeru.com/store</a></p>\n<p>Online courses and talks with leading professionals in the film and TV business.</p>\n<p>Various courses featuring experienced filmmakers are available on Filmmaker U, including <em>Cinematography with Kirsten Johnson, ASC</em> and <em>Sit in the Edit Suite with Editor Brian Kates, ACE</em>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"academy\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Filmmakers Academy</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.filmmakersacademy.com/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.filmmakersacademy.com/</a></p>\n<p>Filmmakers Academy has hundreds of hours of training videos + educational content, coaching sessions, and a global community of filmmakers.</p>\n<p>Master your career with 900+ hours of training videos, masterclasses, courses, lessons, lectures, and podcasts across the most popular filmmaking disciplines.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Film Equipment Insurance | Short-Term Film Production Insurance</h2>\n<p>If you’re reading about online courses for filmmakers, chances are that you’re a filmmaker yourself. You’ll likely want to insure your film/video gear and short-term productions:</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://shortshoot.frontrowinsurance.com/\"><strong><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Front Row’s Short Shoot insurance policy</span></strong></a> (Canada) is a good option for insuring your short-term film projects. Coverage for up to 15 consecutive days of filming. The coverage is available online, 24/7. Covers rented gear, rented locations, rented props, sets, wardrobes, and more. You can get a quote in two minutes and purchase a policy 100% online. If you are in the US, please complete <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/short-term-production-insurance-for-filmmakers-us\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">this form</span></a>.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://digigearinsure.frontrowinsurance.com/\"><strong><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Front Row’s DigiGear insurance policy</span></strong></a> (Canada) is a good option for insuring your filmmaking gear, including your film camera(s). Also available online. Quotes in 2 minutes; policies available in 5 minutes. Shop from your phone. If you are in the US, please complete <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/film-production-equipment-insurance\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">this form</span></a>.</p>\n<h2>Refer a Friend to Front Row</h2>\n<p>Based on customer demand, we’ve setup our <a href=\"/referral\" rel=\"noopener\">referral marketing program</a> and if you refer a friend to Front Row, you could win a $15 Amazon eGift Card OR be entered into a random draw to win a $99 Amazon eGift Card! <em>(depending on your province)</em></p>\n<p><strong>Related posts</strong>:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/best-filmmaking-schools-in-canada\" rel=\"noopener\">BEST FILM SCHOOLS IN CANADA</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/top-filmmaking-schools-in-the-usa\" rel=\"noopener\">BEST FILM SCHOOLS IN USA</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/top-free-music-platforms-for-filmmakers\" rel=\"noopener\">THE TOP FREE MUSIC PLATFORMS FOR FILMMAKERS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/the-best-cameras-for-youtube\" rel=\"noopener\">THE BEST CAMERAS FOR YOUTUBE/VLOGGING</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/the-best-cameras-for-filmmaking\" rel=\"noopener\">THE BEST BUDGET CAMERAS FOR FILMMAKING</a></li>\n<li>Google web story: <a href=\"https://stories.frontrowinsurance.com/the-best-filmmaking-online-courses/\" rel=\"noopener\">THE BEST FILMMAKING ONLINE COURSES</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection at a low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment of claims. </em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><strong><em>Disclaimer</em></strong><em>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</em></p>","postEmailContent":"<p style=\"font-size: 12px; text-align: right; font-weight: normal;\"><em>Image: Shutterstock</em></p> \n<p>We previously published articles about the <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/best-filmmaking-schools-in-canada\">best film schools in Canada</a> and <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/top-filmmaking-schools-in-the-usa\">the USA</a>. As a companion piece to those articles, let’s do a “resource round-up” of some of the <strong>best filmmaking online courses.</strong></p>","postFeaturedImageIfEnabled":"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20Filmmaking%20Online%20Courses/online-course-shutterstock_1865958031-forweb600.jpg","postListContent":"<p style=\"font-size: 12px; text-align: right; font-weight: normal;\"><em>Image: Shutterstock</em></p>\n<p>We previously published articles about the <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/best-filmmaking-schools-in-canada\">best film schools in Canada</a> and <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/top-filmmaking-schools-in-the-usa\">the USA</a>. As a companion piece to those articles, let’s do a “resource round-up” of some of the <strong>best filmmaking online courses.</strong></p>\n<!--more-->\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#scorsese\" rel=\"noopener\">Scorsese’s MasterClass</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#udemy\" rel=\"noopener\">Udemy’s Complete Filmmaker Guide</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#linkedin\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn Learning: Become a Film Producer</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#nofilm\" rel=\"noopener\">No Film School</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#creativelive\" rel=\"noopener\">CreativeLive</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#mzed\" rel=\"noopener\">MZed</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#futurelearn\" rel=\"noopener\">FutureLearn</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#skillshare\" rel=\"noopener\">Skillshare</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#filmmakeru\" rel=\"noopener\">Filmmaker U</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#academy\" rel=\"noopener\">Filmmakers Academy</a></li>\n</ol>\n<a id=\"scorsese\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Scorsese’s MasterClass</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.masterclass.com/classes/martin-scorsese-teaches-filmmaking\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.masterclass.com/classes/martin-scorsese-teaches-filmmaking</a></p>\n<p>Filmmaking legend Martin Scorsese shares insights from his decades-long career, covering topics such as storytelling, character development, and the art of directing.</p>\n<p>The course includes lessons on script analysis and the nuances of visual storytelling, with Scorsese providing personal anecdotes and practical advice.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"udemy\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Udemy’s Complete Filmmaker Guide</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.udemy.com/course/incrediblevideocreator\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.udemy.com/course/incrediblevideocreator</a></p>\n<p>Udemy’s course is designed for beginners and covers everything from basic filmmaking techniques to advanced cinematography. It includes lessons on camera operation, lighting, sound, and editing.</p>\n<p>It’s a practical guide with a focus on creating high-quality videos with limited resources.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"linkedin\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>LinkedIn Learning: Become a Film/Video Producer</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/learning/paths/become-a-film-and-video-producer\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.linkedin.com/learning/paths/become-a-film-and-video-producer</a></p>\n<p>LinkedIn’s course provides a foundational understanding of film production, covering topics like pre-production planning, camera techniques, lighting, and sound.</p>\n<p>It’s geared towards those new to filmmaking and provides practical advice for managing a film project from start to finish.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"nofilm\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>No Film School’s Curriculum</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://nofilmschool.com/film-school-curriculum\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://nofilmschool.com/film-school-curriculum</a></p>\n<p>No Film School’s course offers a broad overview of filmmaking, including scriptwriting, cinematography, and editing.</p>\n<p>It’s designed to help students understand the entire filmmaking process and includes insights from industry professionals and practical exercises to build skills.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"creativelive\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>CreativeLive: The Art of Filmmaking and Editing</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.creativelive.com/class/art-filmmaking-and-editing-jeff-medford-and-ross-hockrow\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.creativelive.com/class/art-filmmaking-and-editing-jeff-medford-and-ross-hockrow</a></p>\n<p>This film workshop is your opportunity to learn how to become a visual storyteller with Jeff Medford and Ross Hockrow.</p>\n<p>Whether you're a photographer or an aspiring filmmaker, you will come out of this class with all of the skills to produce web commercials, wedding, birth, family and event films.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"mzed\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>MZed: Philip Bloom's Cinematic Masterclass</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.mzed.com/courses/philip-bloom-cinematic-masterclass\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.mzed.com/courses/philip-bloom-cinematic-masterclass</a></p>\n<p>Join filmmaker, educator and pioneer Philip Bloom as he embarks on his most adventurous project to date. From the wind-swept coast of Ireland to the unforgiving heat of the Mojave Desert, travel with Philip as he guides you through the art and science of filmmaking and shares his most important advice for capturing the style of cinematic images that have made him one of the world's most beloved independent filmmakers.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"futurelearn\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>FutureLearn’s Explore Filmmaking: from Script to Screen</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/explore-filmmaking\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/explore-filmmaking</a></p>\n<p>Learn from award-winning filmmakers how films go from script to screen with this film production course from the BFI Film Academy.</p>\n<p>This course covers the essentials of filmmaking, including scriptwriting, production planning, and directing. It also offers insights into the collaborative nature of filmmaking and how to work effectively with a team.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"skillshare\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Skillshare’s Learn Filmmaking from Beginner to Pro</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.skillshare.com/en/classes/learn-filmmaking-from-beginner-to-pro/1749605952\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.skillshare.com/en/classes/learn-filmmaking-from-beginner-to-pro/1749605952</a></p>\n<p>Learn the fundamental basics of professional filmmaking as taught by in film schools. This complete guide teaches you all the technical and artists rules of videography to get started as a filmmaker.</p>\n<p>By the end of the class, you'll have a complete fundamental understanding of the rules of filmmaking. This means that you can start making videos like a professional would.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"filmmakeru\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Filmmaker U: various courses</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.filmmakeru.com/store\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.filmmakeru.com/store</a></p>\n<p>Online courses and talks with leading professionals in the film and TV business.</p>\n<p>Various courses featuring experienced filmmakers are available on Filmmaker U, including <em>Cinematography with Kirsten Johnson, ASC</em> and <em>Sit in the Edit Suite with Editor Brian Kates, ACE</em>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"academy\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Filmmakers Academy</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.filmmakersacademy.com/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.filmmakersacademy.com/</a></p>\n<p>Filmmakers Academy has hundreds of hours of training videos + educational content, coaching sessions, and a global community of filmmakers.</p>\n<p>Master your career with 900+ hours of training videos, masterclasses, courses, lessons, lectures, and podcasts across the most popular filmmaking disciplines.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Film Equipment Insurance | Short-Term Film Production Insurance</h2>\n<p>If you’re reading about online courses for filmmakers, chances are that you’re a filmmaker yourself. You’ll likely want to insure your film/video gear and short-term productions:</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://shortshoot.frontrowinsurance.com/\"><strong><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Front Row’s Short Shoot insurance policy</span></strong></a> (Canada) is a good option for insuring your short-term film projects. Coverage for up to 15 consecutive days of filming. The coverage is available online, 24/7. Covers rented gear, rented locations, rented props, sets, wardrobes, and more. You can get a quote in two minutes and purchase a policy 100% online. If you are in the US, please complete <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/short-term-production-insurance-for-filmmakers-us\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">this form</span></a>.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://digigearinsure.frontrowinsurance.com/\"><strong><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Front Row’s DigiGear insurance policy</span></strong></a> (Canada) is a good option for insuring your filmmaking gear, including your film camera(s). Also available online. Quotes in 2 minutes; policies available in 5 minutes. Shop from your phone. If you are in the US, please complete <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/film-production-equipment-insurance\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">this form</span></a>.</p>\n<h2>Refer a Friend to Front Row</h2>\n<p>Based on customer demand, we’ve setup our <a href=\"/referral\" rel=\"noopener\">referral marketing program</a> and if you refer a friend to Front Row, you could win a $15 Amazon eGift Card OR be entered into a random draw to win a $99 Amazon eGift Card! <em>(depending on your province)</em></p>\n<p><strong>Related posts</strong>:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/best-filmmaking-schools-in-canada\" rel=\"noopener\">BEST FILM SCHOOLS IN CANADA</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/top-filmmaking-schools-in-the-usa\" rel=\"noopener\">BEST FILM SCHOOLS IN USA</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/top-free-music-platforms-for-filmmakers\" rel=\"noopener\">THE TOP FREE MUSIC PLATFORMS FOR FILMMAKERS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/the-best-cameras-for-youtube\" rel=\"noopener\">THE BEST CAMERAS FOR YOUTUBE/VLOGGING</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/the-best-cameras-for-filmmaking\" rel=\"noopener\">THE BEST BUDGET CAMERAS FOR FILMMAKING</a></li>\n<li>Google web story: <a href=\"https://stories.frontrowinsurance.com/the-best-filmmaking-online-courses/\" rel=\"noopener\">THE BEST FILMMAKING ONLINE COURSES</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection at a low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment of claims. </em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><strong><em>Disclaimer</em></strong><em>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</em></p>","postListSummaryFeaturedImage":"","postRssContent":"<p style=\"font-size: 12px; text-align: right; font-weight: normal;\"><em>Image: Shutterstock</em></p> \n<p>We previously published articles about the <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/best-filmmaking-schools-in-canada\">best film schools in Canada</a> and <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/top-filmmaking-schools-in-the-usa\">the USA</a>. As a companion piece to those articles, let’s do a “resource round-up” of some of the <strong>best filmmaking online courses.</strong></p>","postRssSummaryFeaturedImage":"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20Filmmaking%20Online%20Courses/online-course-shutterstock_1865958031-forweb600.jpg","postSummary":"<p style=\"font-size: 12px; text-align: right; font-weight: normal;\"><em>Image: Shutterstock</em></p>\n<p>We previously published articles about the <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/best-filmmaking-schools-in-canada\">best film schools in Canada</a> and <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/top-filmmaking-schools-in-the-usa\">the USA</a>. As a companion piece to those articles, let’s do a “resource round-up” of some of the <strong>best filmmaking online courses.</strong></p>\n","postSummaryRss":"<p style=\"font-size: 12px; text-align: right; font-weight: normal;\"><em>Image: Shutterstock</em></p> \n<p>We previously published articles about the <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/best-filmmaking-schools-in-canada\">best film schools in Canada</a> and <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/top-filmmaking-schools-in-the-usa\">the USA</a>. As a companion piece to those articles, let’s do a “resource round-up” of some of the <strong>best filmmaking online courses.</strong></p>","postTemplate":"prox_frontrow/templates/blog/blog-post.html","previewImageSrc":null,"previewKey":"JqLpOWRM","previousPostFeaturedImage":"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/laughing-cast-shutterstock_2407963169-forweb600.jpg","previousPostFeaturedImageAltText":"Laughing cast audition: media releases","previousPostName":"The Importance of Getting Media Releases from Cast and Above-the-line Crew","previousPostSlug":"articles/importance-of-getting-media-releases","processingStatus":"PUBLISHED","propertyForDynamicPageCanonicalUrl":null,"propertyForDynamicPageFeaturedImage":null,"propertyForDynamicPageMetaDescription":null,"propertyForDynamicPageSlug":null,"propertyForDynamicPageTitle":null,"publicAccessRules":[],"publicAccessRulesEnabled":false,"publishDate":1722958009000,"publishDateLocalTime":1722958009000,"publishDateLocalized":{"date":1722958009000,"format":"medium","language":"en_US"},"publishImmediately":true,"publishTimezoneOffset":null,"publishedAt":1723144195125,"publishedByEmail":null,"publishedById":7915797,"publishedByName":null,"publishedUrl":"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/best-filmmaking-online-courses","resolvedDomain":"www.frontrowinsurance.com","resolvedLanguage":null,"rssBody":"<p style=\"font-size: 12px; text-align: right; font-weight: normal;\"><em>Image: Shutterstock</em></p>\n<p>We previously published articles about the <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/best-filmmaking-schools-in-canada\">best film schools in Canada</a> and <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/top-filmmaking-schools-in-the-usa\">the USA</a>. As a companion piece to those articles, let’s do a “resource round-up” of some of the <strong>best filmmaking online courses.</strong></p>\n<!--more-->\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#scorsese\" rel=\"noopener\">Scorsese’s MasterClass</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#udemy\" rel=\"noopener\">Udemy’s Complete Filmmaker Guide</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#linkedin\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn Learning: Become a Film Producer</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#nofilm\" rel=\"noopener\">No Film School</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#creativelive\" rel=\"noopener\">CreativeLive</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#mzed\" rel=\"noopener\">MZed</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#futurelearn\" rel=\"noopener\">FutureLearn</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#skillshare\" rel=\"noopener\">Skillshare</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#filmmakeru\" rel=\"noopener\">Filmmaker U</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#academy\" rel=\"noopener\">Filmmakers Academy</a></li>\n</ol>\n<a id=\"scorsese\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Scorsese’s MasterClass</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.masterclass.com/classes/martin-scorsese-teaches-filmmaking\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.masterclass.com/classes/martin-scorsese-teaches-filmmaking</a></p>\n<p>Filmmaking legend Martin Scorsese shares insights from his decades-long career, covering topics such as storytelling, character development, and the art of directing.</p>\n<p>The course includes lessons on script analysis and the nuances of visual storytelling, with Scorsese providing personal anecdotes and practical advice.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"udemy\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Udemy’s Complete Filmmaker Guide</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.udemy.com/course/incrediblevideocreator\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.udemy.com/course/incrediblevideocreator</a></p>\n<p>Udemy’s course is designed for beginners and covers everything from basic filmmaking techniques to advanced cinematography. It includes lessons on camera operation, lighting, sound, and editing.</p>\n<p>It’s a practical guide with a focus on creating high-quality videos with limited resources.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"linkedin\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>LinkedIn Learning: Become a Film/Video Producer</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/learning/paths/become-a-film-and-video-producer\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.linkedin.com/learning/paths/become-a-film-and-video-producer</a></p>\n<p>LinkedIn’s course provides a foundational understanding of film production, covering topics like pre-production planning, camera techniques, lighting, and sound.</p>\n<p>It’s geared towards those new to filmmaking and provides practical advice for managing a film project from start to finish.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"nofilm\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>No Film School’s Curriculum</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://nofilmschool.com/film-school-curriculum\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://nofilmschool.com/film-school-curriculum</a></p>\n<p>No Film School’s course offers a broad overview of filmmaking, including scriptwriting, cinematography, and editing.</p>\n<p>It’s designed to help students understand the entire filmmaking process and includes insights from industry professionals and practical exercises to build skills.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"creativelive\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>CreativeLive: The Art of Filmmaking and Editing</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.creativelive.com/class/art-filmmaking-and-editing-jeff-medford-and-ross-hockrow\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.creativelive.com/class/art-filmmaking-and-editing-jeff-medford-and-ross-hockrow</a></p>\n<p>This film workshop is your opportunity to learn how to become a visual storyteller with Jeff Medford and Ross Hockrow.</p>\n<p>Whether you're a photographer or an aspiring filmmaker, you will come out of this class with all of the skills to produce web commercials, wedding, birth, family and event films.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"mzed\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>MZed: Philip Bloom's Cinematic Masterclass</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.mzed.com/courses/philip-bloom-cinematic-masterclass\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.mzed.com/courses/philip-bloom-cinematic-masterclass</a></p>\n<p>Join filmmaker, educator and pioneer Philip Bloom as he embarks on his most adventurous project to date. From the wind-swept coast of Ireland to the unforgiving heat of the Mojave Desert, travel with Philip as he guides you through the art and science of filmmaking and shares his most important advice for capturing the style of cinematic images that have made him one of the world's most beloved independent filmmakers.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"futurelearn\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>FutureLearn’s Explore Filmmaking: from Script to Screen</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/explore-filmmaking\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/explore-filmmaking</a></p>\n<p>Learn from award-winning filmmakers how films go from script to screen with this film production course from the BFI Film Academy.</p>\n<p>This course covers the essentials of filmmaking, including scriptwriting, production planning, and directing. It also offers insights into the collaborative nature of filmmaking and how to work effectively with a team.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"skillshare\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Skillshare’s Learn Filmmaking from Beginner to Pro</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.skillshare.com/en/classes/learn-filmmaking-from-beginner-to-pro/1749605952\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.skillshare.com/en/classes/learn-filmmaking-from-beginner-to-pro/1749605952</a></p>\n<p>Learn the fundamental basics of professional filmmaking as taught by in film schools. This complete guide teaches you all the technical and artists rules of videography to get started as a filmmaker.</p>\n<p>By the end of the class, you'll have a complete fundamental understanding of the rules of filmmaking. This means that you can start making videos like a professional would.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"filmmakeru\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Filmmaker U: various courses</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.filmmakeru.com/store\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.filmmakeru.com/store</a></p>\n<p>Online courses and talks with leading professionals in the film and TV business.</p>\n<p>Various courses featuring experienced filmmakers are available on Filmmaker U, including <em>Cinematography with Kirsten Johnson, ASC</em> and <em>Sit in the Edit Suite with Editor Brian Kates, ACE</em>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"academy\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Filmmakers Academy</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.filmmakersacademy.com/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.filmmakersacademy.com/</a></p>\n<p>Filmmakers Academy has hundreds of hours of training videos + educational content, coaching sessions, and a global community of filmmakers.</p>\n<p>Master your career with 900+ hours of training videos, masterclasses, courses, lessons, lectures, and podcasts across the most popular filmmaking disciplines.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Film Equipment Insurance | Short-Term Film Production Insurance</h2>\n<p>If you’re reading about online courses for filmmakers, chances are that you’re a filmmaker yourself. You’ll likely want to insure your film/video gear and short-term productions:</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://shortshoot.frontrowinsurance.com/\"><strong><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Front Row’s Short Shoot insurance policy</span></strong></a> (Canada) is a good option for insuring your short-term film projects. Coverage for up to 15 consecutive days of filming. The coverage is available online, 24/7. Covers rented gear, rented locations, rented props, sets, wardrobes, and more. You can get a quote in two minutes and purchase a policy 100% online. If you are in the US, please complete <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/short-term-production-insurance-for-filmmakers-us\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">this form</span></a>.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://digigearinsure.frontrowinsurance.com/\"><strong><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Front Row’s DigiGear insurance policy</span></strong></a> (Canada) is a good option for insuring your filmmaking gear, including your film camera(s). Also available online. Quotes in 2 minutes; policies available in 5 minutes. Shop from your phone. If you are in the US, please complete <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/film-production-equipment-insurance\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">this form</span></a>.</p>\n<h2>Refer a Friend to Front Row</h2>\n<p>Based on customer demand, we’ve setup our <a href=\"/referral\" rel=\"noopener\">referral marketing program</a> and if you refer a friend to Front Row, you could win a $15 Amazon eGift Card OR be entered into a random draw to win a $99 Amazon eGift Card! <em>(depending on your province)</em></p>\n<p><strong>Related posts</strong>:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/best-filmmaking-schools-in-canada\" rel=\"noopener\">BEST FILM SCHOOLS IN CANADA</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/top-filmmaking-schools-in-the-usa\" rel=\"noopener\">BEST FILM SCHOOLS IN USA</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/top-free-music-platforms-for-filmmakers\" rel=\"noopener\">THE TOP FREE MUSIC PLATFORMS FOR FILMMAKERS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/the-best-cameras-for-youtube\" rel=\"noopener\">THE BEST CAMERAS FOR YOUTUBE/VLOGGING</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/the-best-cameras-for-filmmaking\" rel=\"noopener\">THE BEST BUDGET CAMERAS FOR FILMMAKING</a></li>\n<li>Google web story: <a href=\"https://stories.frontrowinsurance.com/the-best-filmmaking-online-courses/\" rel=\"noopener\">THE BEST FILMMAKING ONLINE COURSES</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection at a low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment of claims. </em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><strong><em>Disclaimer</em></strong><em>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. 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Once the risks are identified, the risk can be transferred to an insurance company for a fee or <a href=\"/articles/video-what-is-a-premium-what-is-a-deductible\" rel=\"noopener\">premium</a>. The film insurance broker negotiates the lowest possible premium and the broadest coverage available in the marketplace.</span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"></span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"></span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"></span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"></span></p>\n<p>Unlike insurance agents - who work for the insurance company - insurance brokers work for the client. Insurance brokers are recognized by law as experts in insurance. Insurance brokers in Canada must pass a series of exams in order to be licensed and there is annual continuing education to maintain a license. Make sure your broker is licensed in the province that you are shooting your production or the production could be fined or subject to a surtax.</p>\n<p>Insurance brokers owe a higher duty of care to their clients than an insurance agent. Brokers represent the interests of their clients, <a href=\"/articles/front-row-insurance-were-brokers-not-insurers\" rel=\"noopener\">not the insurance companies</a>. They offer professional advice in arranging insurance on behalf of their clients.</p>\n<p>Since insurance brokers are considered under the law as professionals, they are responsible for their actions and can be sued for professional negligence if their advice is deemed to be faulty. All licensed brokers therefore need to carry professional <a href=\"/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\" noopener\">Errors and Omissions coverage</a>. You should ask your broker the limit of E&amp;O that they cover: $1,000,000 may not be enough once defense costs are deducted from the limit.</p>\n<h2>The many roles of a film insurance broker include:&nbsp;</h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Negotiate with the insurance companies on behalf of clients. An insurance broker must be familiar with what the insurance companies offer so that the best price and coverage are procured for the producer.<br><br></li>\n<li>Brokers facilitate <a href=\"/en/claims\" rel=\"noopener\">claims</a>. Because the broker works on behalf of the client, it is their duty to ensure that insurers pay the full amount of the claim that the client is entitled to.<br><br></li>\n<li>The broker acts as a conduit for communication between the insurance company and the client. This includes providing <a href=\"/articles/canadian-filmmakers-navigating-your-certificate-of-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">certificates</a> for banks, bonding companies and locations to evidence coverage allowing banks to release funds to the client, locations to be locked by the location manager and equipment to be rented.<br><br></li>\n<li>Advise clients on ways to limit potential liabilities during production.<br><br></li>\n<li>Review scope of the client's existing insurance policies to reveal gaps or deficiencies in the coverage.<br><br></li>\n<li>Comprehensive examination of the client's production to assess the amount and type of insurance required. A broker will also help the client understand what coverage they have and do not have and they can explain any limits to the coverage.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>It is important to deal with a broker who understands the specific language shown on <a href=\"/film-production-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">film production policies</a>. For this reason, it is strongly suggested that you seek out a specialized film insurance broker when you need insurance for your production.</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/24915/how-to-choose-the-right-film-insurance-broker\" rel=\" noopener\">How to choose the right film insurance broker</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/specialized-film-insurance-broker\" rel=\"noopener\">How does a specialized film insurance broker compare to general insurance brokers?</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","post_summary":"<div class=\"hs-migrated-cms-post\">\n<h2>How a film insurance broker helps</h2>\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\">\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\"><iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/ihdsALsBAj4?si=EUcnXBQFqEnGrbMr&amp;rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n</div>","blog_post_schedule_task_uid":null,"blog_publish_to_social_media_task":"DONE","blog_publish_instant_email_task_uid":"DONE","blog_publish_instant_email_campaign_id":null,"blog_publish_instant_email_retry_count":0,"rss_body":"<div class=\"hs-migrated-cms-post\">\n<h2>How a film insurance broker helps</h2>\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\">\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\"><iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/ihdsALsBAj4?si=EUcnXBQFqEnGrbMr&amp;rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n<!--more--><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><br>A broker will help identify the <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/111284/risk-assessments-for-film-productions\" rel=\"noopener\">risks</a> associated with a production. Once the risks are identified, the risk can be transferred to an insurance company for a fee or <a href=\"/articles/video-what-is-a-premium-what-is-a-deductible\" rel=\"noopener\">premium</a>. The film insurance broker negotiates the lowest possible premium and the broadest coverage available in the marketplace.</span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"></span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"></span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"></span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"></span></p>\n<p>Unlike insurance agents - who work for the insurance company - insurance brokers work for the client. Insurance brokers are recognized by law as experts in insurance. Insurance brokers in Canada must pass a series of exams in order to be licensed and there is annual continuing education to maintain a license. Make sure your broker is licensed in the province that you are shooting your production or the production could be fined or subject to a surtax.</p>\n<p>Insurance brokers owe a higher duty of care to their clients than an insurance agent. Brokers represent the interests of their clients, <a href=\"/articles/front-row-insurance-were-brokers-not-insurers\" rel=\"noopener\">not the insurance companies</a>. They offer professional advice in arranging insurance on behalf of their clients.</p>\n<p>Since insurance brokers are considered under the law as professionals, they are responsible for their actions and can be sued for professional negligence if their advice is deemed to be faulty. All licensed brokers therefore need to carry professional <a href=\"/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\" noopener\">Errors and Omissions coverage</a>. You should ask your broker the limit of E&amp;O that they cover: $1,000,000 may not be enough once defense costs are deducted from the limit.</p>\n<h2>The many roles of a film insurance broker include:&nbsp;</h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Negotiate with the insurance companies on behalf of clients. An insurance broker must be familiar with what the insurance companies offer so that the best price and coverage are procured for the producer.<br><br></li>\n<li>Brokers facilitate <a href=\"/en/claims\" rel=\"noopener\">claims</a>. Because the broker works on behalf of the client, it is their duty to ensure that insurers pay the full amount of the claim that the client is entitled to.<br><br></li>\n<li>The broker acts as a conduit for communication between the insurance company and the client. 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Once the risks are identified, the risk can be transferred to an insurance company for a fee or <a href=\"/articles/video-what-is-a-premium-what-is-a-deductible\" rel=\"noopener\">premium</a>. The film insurance broker negotiates the lowest possible premium and the broadest coverage available in the marketplace.</span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"></span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"></span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"></span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"></span></p>\n<p>Unlike insurance agents - who work for the insurance company - insurance brokers work for the client. Insurance brokers are recognized by law as experts in insurance. Insurance brokers in Canada must pass a series of exams in order to be licensed and there is annual continuing education to maintain a license. Make sure your broker is licensed in the province that you are shooting your production or the production could be fined or subject to a surtax.</p>\n<p>Insurance brokers owe a higher duty of care to their clients than an insurance agent. Brokers represent the interests of their clients, <a href=\"/articles/front-row-insurance-were-brokers-not-insurers\" rel=\"noopener\">not the insurance companies</a>. They offer professional advice in arranging insurance on behalf of their clients.</p>\n<p>Since insurance brokers are considered under the law as professionals, they are responsible for their actions and can be sued for professional negligence if their advice is deemed to be faulty. All licensed brokers therefore need to carry professional <a href=\"/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\" noopener\">Errors and Omissions coverage</a>. You should ask your broker the limit of E&amp;O that they cover: $1,000,000 may not be enough once defense costs are deducted from the limit.</p>\n<h2>The many roles of a film insurance broker include:&nbsp;</h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Negotiate with the insurance companies on behalf of clients. An insurance broker must be familiar with what the insurance companies offer so that the best price and coverage are procured for the producer.<br><br></li>\n<li>Brokers facilitate <a href=\"/en/claims\" rel=\"noopener\">claims</a>. Because the broker works on behalf of the client, it is their duty to ensure that insurers pay the full amount of the claim that the client is entitled to.<br><br></li>\n<li>The broker acts as a conduit for communication between the insurance company and the client. This includes providing <a href=\"/articles/canadian-filmmakers-navigating-your-certificate-of-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">certificates</a> for banks, bonding companies and locations to evidence coverage allowing banks to release funds to the client, locations to be locked by the location manager and equipment to be rented.<br><br></li>\n<li>Advise clients on ways to limit potential liabilities during production.<br><br></li>\n<li>Review scope of the client's existing insurance policies to reveal gaps or deficiencies in the coverage.<br><br></li>\n<li>Comprehensive examination of the client's production to assess the amount and type of insurance required. A broker will also help the client understand what coverage they have and do not have and they can explain any limits to the coverage.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>It is important to deal with a broker who understands the specific language shown on <a href=\"/film-production-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">film production policies</a>. For this reason, it is strongly suggested that you seek out a specialized film insurance broker when you need insurance for your production.</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/24915/how-to-choose-the-right-film-insurance-broker\" rel=\" noopener\">How to choose the right film insurance broker</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/specialized-film-insurance-broker\" rel=\"noopener\">How does a specialized film insurance broker compare to general insurance brokers?</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","postBodyRss":"<div class=\"hs-migrated-cms-post\">\n<h2>How a film insurance broker helps</h2>\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\">\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\"><iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/ihdsALsBAj4?si=EUcnXBQFqEnGrbMr&amp;rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n<!--more--><p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><br>A broker will help identify the <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/111284/risk-assessments-for-film-productions\" rel=\"noopener\">risks</a> associated with a production. Once the risks are identified, the risk can be transferred to an insurance company for a fee or <a href=\"/articles/video-what-is-a-premium-what-is-a-deductible\" rel=\"noopener\">premium</a>. The film insurance broker negotiates the lowest possible premium and the broadest coverage available in the marketplace.</span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"></span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"></span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"></span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"></span></p>\n<p>Unlike insurance agents - who work for the insurance company - insurance brokers work for the client. Insurance brokers are recognized by law as experts in insurance. Insurance brokers in Canada must pass a series of exams in order to be licensed and there is annual continuing education to maintain a license. Make sure your broker is licensed in the province that you are shooting your production or the production could be fined or subject to a surtax.</p>\n<p>Insurance brokers owe a higher duty of care to their clients than an insurance agent. Brokers represent the interests of their clients, <a href=\"/articles/front-row-insurance-were-brokers-not-insurers\" rel=\"noopener\">not the insurance companies</a>. They offer professional advice in arranging insurance on behalf of their clients.</p>\n<p>Since insurance brokers are considered under the law as professionals, they are responsible for their actions and can be sued for professional negligence if their advice is deemed to be faulty. All licensed brokers therefore need to carry professional <a href=\"/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\" noopener\">Errors and Omissions coverage</a>. You should ask your broker the limit of E&amp;O that they cover: $1,000,000 may not be enough once defense costs are deducted from the limit.</p>\n<h2>The many roles of a film insurance broker include:&nbsp;</h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Negotiate with the insurance companies on behalf of clients. An insurance broker must be familiar with what the insurance companies offer so that the best price and coverage are procured for the producer.<br><br></li>\n<li>Brokers facilitate <a href=\"/en/claims\" rel=\"noopener\">claims</a>. Because the broker works on behalf of the client, it is their duty to ensure that insurers pay the full amount of the claim that the client is entitled to.<br><br></li>\n<li>The broker acts as a conduit for communication between the insurance company and the client. 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It’s as simple as that. There are only so many keys, chords, and options with respect to music, but as a producer, you’ll want to ensure that if you’re hiring someone to create music, that they’re not copying from other people; that they’re creating original work that’s based on some form of skill and judgment, it’s original to them or the people you’re hiring collectively, and it’s not copying other works.</p>\n<p>If a producer receives notice from another lawyer or artist or manager that the music in that person’s production infringes upon another person’s rights, they should contact their lawyer, and the lawyer should quickly thereafter contact the film insurance broker. <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/102480/eo-insurance-for-film-and-tv-the-value-of-a-lawyer\" rel=\"noopener\">The lawyer’s role</a> would be to review the situation, see if it’s frivolous or legitimate<span style=\"font-style: italic;\">; e.g.,</span> it may be that there was a creative collaborator and we thought that there was an agreement with this person but there wasn’t, there may have been an unsigned <a href=\"/articles/does-eo-insurance-protect-against-claims-of-breach-of-contract\" rel=\"noopener\">contract</a>, <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">etc. </span>These things should have been figured out when the lawyer was doing their due diligence earlier but it’s possible that something fell through the cracks.</p>\n<p>Or someone may have just heard something in a movie and feels like something they created in their basement <a href=\"/articles/blurring-the-lines-of-music-infringement-law-three-perspectives-in-one\" rel=\"noopener\">sounds similar</a>. There’s a variety of different possible claims that someone might make and the film producer should contact their lawyer immediately. Be upfront about the specific circumstances. Does the producer have a relationship with this person? Tell the lawyer everything and the lawyer will review it to determine if the demand is reasonable or not and what we’re collectively going to do about it.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Byron Pascoe</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Edwards Creative Law</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/bid/103438/e-o-acquire-proper-permission\" rel=\"noopener\">How can a film producer obtain permission to use content protected by copyright?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/102723/e-o-insurance-how-much-of-your-productions-format-is-copyright-able\" rel=\"noopener\">How much of your production’s format is “copyrightable”?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer’s E&amp;O clearance procedures</a></li>\n<li><strong>eBook</strong>: <a href=\"/errors-omissions-insurance-101\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer's E&amp;O insurance 101</a></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">YouTube</span>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbiiN5OPy3Xv2AcutMxzQhKyn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Byron Pascoe</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: </span><a href=\"https://edwardslaw.ca/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Edwards Creative Law</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> - Canada's Entertainment Law Boutique™</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We’re entertainment lawyers who understand the business of creative industries. 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Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. 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It’s as simple as that. 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There’s a variety of different possible claims that someone might make and the film producer should contact their lawyer immediately. Be upfront about the specific circumstances. Does the producer have a relationship with this person? Tell the lawyer everything and the lawyer will review it to determine if the demand is reasonable or not and what we’re collectively going to do about it.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Byron Pascoe</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Edwards Creative Law</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/bid/103438/e-o-acquire-proper-permission\" rel=\"noopener\">How can a film producer obtain permission to use content protected by copyright?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/102723/e-o-insurance-how-much-of-your-productions-format-is-copyright-able\" rel=\"noopener\">How much of your production’s format is “copyrightable”?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer’s E&amp;O clearance procedures</a></li>\n<li><strong>eBook</strong>: <a href=\"/errors-omissions-insurance-101\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer's E&amp;O insurance 101</a></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">YouTube</span>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbiiN5OPy3Xv2AcutMxzQhKyn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Byron Pascoe</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: </span><a href=\"https://edwardslaw.ca/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Edwards Creative Law</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> - Canada's Entertainment Law Boutique™</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We’re entertainment lawyers who understand the business of creative industries. We guide creators and business professionals as they navigate the legal complexities of working with others—purchasing, financing, creating, licencing, and protecting creative properties, buying and selling creative services.</span><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"></span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We act for clients from across Canada and around the world – working in Canada with Canadians. We advise on and structure their commercial transactions, their employment and independent contractor relationships. We incorporate and administer their corporations. And, if necessary, we resolve their disputes.&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. 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It’s as simple as that. There are only so many keys, chords, and options with respect to music, but as a producer, you’ll want to ensure that if you’re hiring someone to create music, that they’re not copying from other people; that they’re creating original work that’s based on some form of skill and judgment, it’s original to them or the people you’re hiring collectively, and it’s not copying other works.</p>\n<p>If a producer receives notice from another lawyer or artist or manager that the music in that person’s production infringes upon another person’s rights, they should contact their lawyer, and the lawyer should quickly thereafter contact the film insurance broker. <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/102480/eo-insurance-for-film-and-tv-the-value-of-a-lawyer\" rel=\"noopener\">The lawyer’s role</a> would be to review the situation, see if it’s frivolous or legitimate<span style=\"font-style: italic;\">; e.g.,</span> it may be that there was a creative collaborator and we thought that there was an agreement with this person but there wasn’t, there may have been an unsigned <a href=\"/articles/does-eo-insurance-protect-against-claims-of-breach-of-contract\" rel=\"noopener\">contract</a>, <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">etc. </span>These things should have been figured out when the lawyer was doing their due diligence earlier but it’s possible that something fell through the cracks.</p>\n<p>Or someone may have just heard something in a movie and feels like something they created in their basement <a href=\"/articles/blurring-the-lines-of-music-infringement-law-three-perspectives-in-one\" rel=\"noopener\">sounds similar</a>. There’s a variety of different possible claims that someone might make and the film producer should contact their lawyer immediately. Be upfront about the specific circumstances. Does the producer have a relationship with this person? Tell the lawyer everything and the lawyer will review it to determine if the demand is reasonable or not and what we’re collectively going to do about it.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Byron Pascoe</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Edwards Creative Law</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/bid/103438/e-o-acquire-proper-permission\" rel=\"noopener\">How can a film producer obtain permission to use content protected by copyright?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/102723/e-o-insurance-how-much-of-your-productions-format-is-copyright-able\" rel=\"noopener\">How much of your production’s format is “copyrightable”?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer’s E&amp;O clearance procedures</a></li>\n<li><strong>eBook</strong>: <a href=\"/errors-omissions-insurance-101\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer's E&amp;O insurance 101</a></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">YouTube</span>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbiiN5OPy3Xv2AcutMxzQhKyn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Byron Pascoe</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: </span><a href=\"https://edwardslaw.ca/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Edwards Creative Law</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> - Canada's Entertainment Law Boutique™</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We’re entertainment lawyers who understand the business of creative industries. We guide creators and business professionals as they navigate the legal complexities of working with others—purchasing, financing, creating, licencing, and protecting creative properties, buying and selling creative services.</span><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"></span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We act for clients from across Canada and around the world – working in Canada with Canadians. We advise on and structure their commercial transactions, their employment and independent contractor relationships. We incorporate and administer their corporations. And, if necessary, we resolve their disputes.&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</span></p>","postBodyRss":"<h2>How can a film composer/producer avoid copyright infringement for music used in a film production?</h2>\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\">\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\"><iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/gf6s19C4WRA?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n<!--more-->\n<p><strong><br>Byron Pascoe</strong>: The way to avoid copyright infringement with respect to music in productions is to <em>not infringe someone’s copyright; i.e.,</em> to create original music. It’s as simple as that. There are only so many keys, chords, and options with respect to music, but as a producer, you’ll want to ensure that if you’re hiring someone to create music, that they’re not copying from other people; that they’re creating original work that’s based on some form of skill and judgment, it’s original to them or the people you’re hiring collectively, and it’s not copying other works.</p>\n<p>If a producer receives notice from another lawyer or artist or manager that the music in that person’s production infringes upon another person’s rights, they should contact their lawyer, and the lawyer should quickly thereafter contact the film insurance broker. <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/102480/eo-insurance-for-film-and-tv-the-value-of-a-lawyer\" rel=\"noopener\">The lawyer’s role</a> would be to review the situation, see if it’s frivolous or legitimate<span style=\"font-style: italic;\">; e.g.,</span> it may be that there was a creative collaborator and we thought that there was an agreement with this person but there wasn’t, there may have been an unsigned <a href=\"/articles/does-eo-insurance-protect-against-claims-of-breach-of-contract\" rel=\"noopener\">contract</a>, <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">etc. </span>These things should have been figured out when the lawyer was doing their due diligence earlier but it’s possible that something fell through the cracks.</p>\n<p>Or someone may have just heard something in a movie and feels like something they created in their basement <a href=\"/articles/blurring-the-lines-of-music-infringement-law-three-perspectives-in-one\" rel=\"noopener\">sounds similar</a>. There’s a variety of different possible claims that someone might make and the film producer should contact their lawyer immediately. Be upfront about the specific circumstances. Does the producer have a relationship with this person? Tell the lawyer everything and the lawyer will review it to determine if the demand is reasonable or not and what we’re collectively going to do about it.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Byron Pascoe</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Edwards Creative Law</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/bid/103438/e-o-acquire-proper-permission\" rel=\"noopener\">How can a film producer obtain permission to use content protected by copyright?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/102723/e-o-insurance-how-much-of-your-productions-format-is-copyright-able\" rel=\"noopener\">How much of your production’s format is “copyrightable”?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer’s E&amp;O clearance procedures</a></li>\n<li><strong>eBook</strong>: <a href=\"/errors-omissions-insurance-101\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer's E&amp;O insurance 101</a></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">YouTube</span>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbiiN5OPy3Xv2AcutMxzQhKyn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Byron Pascoe</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: </span><a href=\"https://edwardslaw.ca/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Edwards Creative Law</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> - Canada's Entertainment Law Boutique™</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We’re entertainment lawyers who understand the business of creative industries. We guide creators and business professionals as they navigate the legal complexities of working with others—purchasing, financing, creating, licencing, and protecting creative properties, buying and selling creative services.</span><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"></span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We act for clients from across Canada and around the world – working in Canada with Canadians. We advise on and structure their commercial transactions, their employment and independent contractor relationships. We incorporate and administer their corporations. And, if necessary, we resolve their disputes.&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. 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We guide creators and business professionals as they navigate the legal complexities of working with others—purchasing, financing, creating, licencing, and protecting creative properties, buying and selling creative services.</span><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"></span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We act for clients from across Canada and around the world – working in Canada with Canadians. We advise on and structure their commercial transactions, their employment and independent contractor relationships. We incorporate and administer their corporations. And, if necessary, we resolve their disputes.&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. 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Generally, if you’re someone like me who reads the credits of every production, there’s a whole list of songs at the end, and it’s fun to see what music was used in the production.</p>\n<p>There are different types of ways you can list the credits. It might say “courtesy of”, referring to a record label or publisher, it usually lists who performed the song, it should list who wrote the song, <em>etc. </em>It’s not going to list all the other instrumentalists or the producer; usually it’s the performer, the writer, and then who is providing the rights, meaning a record label or publisher.</p>\n<p>In your agreement with the music owner, it generally says, “these are your credits, but if the credits aren’t there or aren’t right, we aren’t in <a href=\"/articles/does-eo-insurance-protect-against-claims-of-breach-of-contract\" rel=\"noopener\">breach</a> of the agreement.” If there’s a mistake in the credits, you’ll still want the rights to use the music. 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It can’t pay the rent to be credited but it’s part of the compensation that a composer or musician gets when their music is in a film production.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Byron Pascoe</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Edwards Creative Law</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer’s E&amp;O clearance procedures</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/what-are-considerations-around-singers-performing-music-in-a-film\" rel=\"noopener\">What about singers performing music in films?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/102723/e-o-insurance-how-much-of-your-productions-format-is-copyright-able\" rel=\"noopener\">How much of your production’s format is “copyrightable”?</a></li>\n<li><strong>eBook</strong>: <a href=\"/errors-omissions-insurance-101\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer's E&amp;O insurance 101</a></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">YouTube</span>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbiiN5OPy3Xv2AcutMxzQhKyn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Byron Pascoe</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: </span><a href=\"https://edwardslaw.ca/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Edwards Creative Law</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> - Canada's Entertainment Law Boutique™</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We’re entertainment lawyers who understand the business of creative industries. 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Generally, if you’re someone like me who reads the credits of every production, there’s a whole list of songs at the end, and it’s fun to see what music was used in the production.</p>\n<p>There are different types of ways you can list the credits. It might say “courtesy of”, referring to a record label or publisher, it usually lists who performed the song, it should list who wrote the song, <em>etc. </em>It’s not going to list all the other instrumentalists or the producer; usually it’s the performer, the writer, and then who is providing the rights, meaning a record label or publisher.</p>\n<p>In your agreement with the music owner, it generally says, “these are your credits, but if the credits aren’t there or aren’t right, we aren’t in <a href=\"/articles/does-eo-insurance-protect-against-claims-of-breach-of-contract\" rel=\"noopener\">breach</a> of the agreement.” If there’s a mistake in the credits, you’ll still want the rights to use the music. This isn’t a free pass not to give people credits, but it’s an important part of any agreement where credits are being provided that the agreement says something of this nature.</p>\n<p>What sometimes people say is that: if it’s not repetitive or on purpose, it’s OK, but just to be safe and conservative, if you’ve given someone a credit, <em>credit them</em>. And that’s not just for composers or musicians; it’s for anybody who worked on your project. Getting credit is worth something. 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It’s important that we review credits and recognize all the people involved in any kind of production. With respect to <a href=\"/articles/what-about-when-film-producers-are-unable-to-obtain-music-rights\" rel=\"noopener\">music</a>, it’s important that each song is referenced in the credits if you have told someone you’re getting the rights from that you’re going to include them in the credits.</p>\n<p>So, in a <a href=\"/articles/music-licenses-for-non-original-music-used-in-a-film-production\" rel=\"noopener\">music synchronization license agreement</a> or a master use license agreement, or a composer agreement, one aspect of that is how you’re crediting the musicians, the record label (if there is one), the publisher (if there is one), and so it’s important that the credits of a production like a film reference the music. They may say “music by”, referring to the composer, or list all of the songs. Generally, if you’re someone like me who reads the credits of every production, there’s a whole list of songs at the end, and it’s fun to see what music was used in the production.</p>\n<p>There are different types of ways you can list the credits. It might say “courtesy of”, referring to a record label or publisher, it usually lists who performed the song, it should list who wrote the song, <em>etc. </em>It’s not going to list all the other instrumentalists or the producer; usually it’s the performer, the writer, and then who is providing the rights, meaning a record label or publisher.</p>\n<p>In your agreement with the music owner, it generally says, “these are your credits, but if the credits aren’t there or aren’t right, we aren’t in <a href=\"/articles/does-eo-insurance-protect-against-claims-of-breach-of-contract\" rel=\"noopener\">breach</a> of the agreement.” If there’s a mistake in the credits, you’ll still want the rights to use the music. This isn’t a free pass not to give people credits, but it’s an important part of any agreement where credits are being provided that the agreement says something of this nature.</p>\n<p>What sometimes people say is that: if it’s not repetitive or on purpose, it’s OK, but just to be safe and conservative, if you’ve given someone a credit, <em>credit them</em>. And that’s not just for composers or musicians; it’s for anybody who worked on your project. Getting credit is worth something. It can’t pay the rent to be credited but it’s part of the compensation that a composer or musician gets when their music is in a film production.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Byron Pascoe</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Edwards Creative Law</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer’s E&amp;O clearance procedures</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/what-are-considerations-around-singers-performing-music-in-a-film\" rel=\"noopener\">What about singers performing music in films?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/102723/e-o-insurance-how-much-of-your-productions-format-is-copyright-able\" rel=\"noopener\">How much of your production’s format is “copyrightable”?</a></li>\n<li><strong>eBook</strong>: <a href=\"/errors-omissions-insurance-101\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer's E&amp;O insurance 101</a></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">YouTube</span>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbiiN5OPy3Xv2AcutMxzQhKyn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Byron Pascoe</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: </span><a href=\"https://edwardslaw.ca/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Edwards Creative Law</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> - Canada's Entertainment Law Boutique™</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We’re entertainment lawyers who understand the business of creative industries. We guide creators and business professionals as they navigate the legal complexities of working with others—purchasing, financing, creating, licencing, and protecting creative properties, buying and selling creative services.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We act for clients from across Canada and around the world – working in Canada with Canadians. We advise on and structure their commercial transactions, their employment and independent contractor relationships. We incorporate and administer their corporations. And, if necessary, we resolve their disputes.&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</span></p>","postBodyRss":"<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\">\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\"><iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/GvmxIA6VZTM?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n<!--more-->\n<p><strong><br>Byron Pascoe</strong>: Whenever I watch a production, I read all the credits. 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Generally, if you’re someone like me who reads the credits of every production, there’s a whole list of songs at the end, and it’s fun to see what music was used in the production.</p>\n<p>There are different types of ways you can list the credits. It might say “courtesy of”, referring to a record label or publisher, it usually lists who performed the song, it should list who wrote the song, <em>etc. </em>It’s not going to list all the other instrumentalists or the producer; usually it’s the performer, the writer, and then who is providing the rights, meaning a record label or publisher.</p>\n<p>In your agreement with the music owner, it generally says, “these are your credits, but if the credits aren’t there or aren’t right, we aren’t in <a href=\"/articles/does-eo-insurance-protect-against-claims-of-breach-of-contract\" rel=\"noopener\">breach</a> of the agreement.” If there’s a mistake in the credits, you’ll still want the rights to use the music. This isn’t a free pass not to give people credits, but it’s an important part of any agreement where credits are being provided that the agreement says something of this nature.</p>\n<p>What sometimes people say is that: if it’s not repetitive or on purpose, it’s OK, but just to be safe and conservative, if you’ve given someone a credit, <em>credit them</em>. And that’s not just for composers or musicians; it’s for anybody who worked on your project. Getting credit is worth something. It can’t pay the rent to be credited but it’s part of the compensation that a composer or musician gets when their music is in a film production.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Byron Pascoe</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Edwards Creative Law</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer’s E&amp;O clearance procedures</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/what-are-considerations-around-singers-performing-music-in-a-film\" rel=\"noopener\">What about singers performing music in films?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/102723/e-o-insurance-how-much-of-your-productions-format-is-copyright-able\" rel=\"noopener\">How much of your production’s format is “copyrightable”?</a></li>\n<li><strong>eBook</strong>: <a href=\"/errors-omissions-insurance-101\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer's E&amp;O insurance 101</a></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">YouTube</span>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbiiN5OPy3Xv2AcutMxzQhKyn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Byron Pascoe</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: </span><a href=\"https://edwardslaw.ca/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Edwards Creative Law</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> - Canada's Entertainment Law Boutique™</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We’re entertainment lawyers who understand the business of creative industries. We guide creators and business professionals as they navigate the legal complexities of working with others—purchasing, financing, creating, licencing, and protecting creative properties, buying and selling creative services.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We act for clients from across Canada and around the world – working in Canada with Canadians. We advise on and structure their commercial transactions, their employment and independent contractor relationships. We incorporate and administer their corporations. And, if necessary, we resolve their disputes.&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. 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Generally, if you’re someone like me who reads the credits of every production, there’s a whole list of songs at the end, and it’s fun to see what music was used in the production.</p>\n<p>There are different types of ways you can list the credits. It might say “courtesy of”, referring to a record label or publisher, it usually lists who performed the song, it should list who wrote the song, <em>etc. </em>It’s not going to list all the other instrumentalists or the producer; usually it’s the performer, the writer, and then who is providing the rights, meaning a record label or publisher.</p>\n<p>In your agreement with the music owner, it generally says, “these are your credits, but if the credits aren’t there or aren’t right, we aren’t in <a href=\"/articles/does-eo-insurance-protect-against-claims-of-breach-of-contract\" rel=\"noopener\">breach</a> of the agreement.” If there’s a mistake in the credits, you’ll still want the rights to use the music. 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So, let’s do a “resource round-up” of some of the <strong>best mobile apps</strong> for filmmakers and producers.</p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#script\" rel=\"noopener\">Scriptation</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#luma\" rel=\"noopener\">LumaFusion</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#shotpro\" rel=\"noopener\">ShotPro</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#shotdesign\" rel=\"noopener\">Shot Designer</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#helio\" rel=\"noopener\">Helios Pro</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#artemis\" rel=\"noopener\">Artemis Pro</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#sun\" rel=\"noopener\">Sun Surveyor</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#frame\" rel=\"noopener\">Frame.io</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#hedge\" rel=\"noopener\">Hedge</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#kine\" rel=\"noopener\">KineMaster</a></li>\n</ol>\n<h2>&nbsp;</h2>\n<a id=\"script\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Scriptation</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://scriptation.com/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://scriptation.com/</a></p>\n<p>Go paperless on set!</p>\n<p>Mark up scripts, transfer notes, save hours of prep with the Emmy® Award winning app for production.</p>\n<p>Currently available on Mac, iPhone and iPad.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"luma\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>LumaFusion</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://luma-touch.com/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://luma-touch.com/</a></p>\n<p>This is a powerful video editing app that offers multi-track editing, advanced color correction, audio mixing, and a range of other features suitable for professional video editing.</p>\n<p>Available on iOS and Android.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"shotpro\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>ShotPro</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.shotprofessional.com/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.shotprofessional.com/</a></p>\n<p>Visualize anything in 3D with ShotPro. Used by independent movie producers to industry pros. Modern tools take it way beyond traditional storyboarding.</p>\n<p>Available on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"shotdesign\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Shot Designer</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.hollywoodcamerawork.com/shot-designer.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.hollywoodcamerawork.com/shot-designer.html</a></p>\n<p>Shot Designer makes it easy to block complex scenes, complete with Camera Diagram, Animation, Shot List, Storyboards, Director's Viewfinder, and Sync &amp; Team Sharing.</p>\n<p>Available on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"helio\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Helios Pro</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.chemicalwedding.tv/app%20Pages/HeliosPro.php\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.chemicalwedding.tv/app%20Pages/HeliosPro.php</a></p>\n<p>From Chemical Wedding, Helios Pro is a sun position calculator app that helps filmmakers plan outdoor shoots by providing information on the position of the sun at any given time and location.</p>\n<p>Available on iOS.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"artemis\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Artemis Pro</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.chemicalwedding.tv/app%20Pages/artemisPro.php\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.chemicalwedding.tv/app%20Pages/artemisPro.php</a></p>\n<p>Also from Chemical Wedding, Artemis Pro is a director's viewfinder app that simulates the field of view of various camera and lens combinations. It helps filmmakers scout locations and plan shots without needing to carry around bulky camera equipment.</p>\n<p>Available on iOS.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"sun\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Sun Surveyor</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.sunsurveyor.com/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.sunsurveyor.com/</a></p>\n<p>Sun Surveyor is a sun and moon tracking app that provides information on the position of the sun and moon at any location and time. It's handy for filmmakers and cinematographers who might be planning outdoor shoots and trying to understand natural light conditions.</p>\n<p>Available on iOS and Android.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"frame\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Frame.io</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://frame.io/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://frame.io/</a></p>\n<p>Frame.io is one central hub that lets filmmakers share media, track feedback, and streamline their workflows so the production team can work closely together from anywhere in the world.</p>\n<p>Currently available on iPhone and iPad.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"hedge\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Hedge</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://hedge.video/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://hedge.video/</a></p>\n<p>Hedge offers various apps relevant to filmmakers, including OffShoot, which is tailored to transfer video files safely and securely. Use it on-set, in the office, or while on the road. Available on PC, Mac, and iPad.</p>\n<p>Other useful Hedge apps include DropOff, FoolCat, and EditReady.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"kine\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>KineMaster</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://kinemaster.com/en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://kinemaster.com/en</a></p>\n<p>Kinemaster is a popular video editing app. It offers a wide range of editing tools, including multiple layers of video, blending modes, transitions, and more. Thousands of high-quality video templates are available in the app.</p>\n<p>Available on iOS and Android.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Film Equipment Insurance | Short-Term Film Production Insurance</h2>\n<p><br>If you’re reading about mobile apps for filmmakers, chances are that you’re a filmmaker or editor yourself. You’ll likely want to insure your film/video gear and short-term productions:</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://shortshoot.frontrowinsurance.com/\"><strong><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Front Row’s Short Shoot insurance policy</span></strong></a> (Canada) is a good option for insuring your short-term film projects. Coverage for up to 15 consecutive days of filming. The coverage is available online, 24/7. Covers rented gear, rented locations, rented props, sets, wardrobes, and more. You can get a quote in two minutes and purchase a policy 100% online. If you are in the US, please complete <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/short-term-production-insurance-for-filmmakers-us\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">this form</span></a>.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://digigearinsure.frontrowinsurance.com/\"><strong><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Front Row’s DigiGear insurance policy</span></strong></a> (Canada) is a good option for insuring your filmmaking gear, including your film camera(s). Also available online. Quotes in 2 minutes; policies available in 5 minutes. Shop from your phone. If you are in the US, please complete <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/film-production-equipment-insurance\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">this form</span></a>.</p>\n<h2>Refer a Friend to Front Row</h2>\n<p>Based on customer demand, we’ve setup our <a href=\"/articles/front-rows-referral-marketing-program\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>referral marketing program</u></a> and if you refer a friend to Front Row, you could win a $15 Amazon eGift Card OR be entered into a random draw to win a $99 Amazon eGift Card! <em>(depending on your province)</em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection at a low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment of claims.</em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><strong><em>Disclaimer</em></strong><em>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</em></p>\n<h3>Related posts:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/top-10-stock-footage-platforms-for-filmmakers\" rel=\"noopener\">BEST STOCK FOOTAGE PLATFORMS FOR FILMMAKERS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/best-software-for-filmmakers\" rel=\"noopener\">BEST SOFTWARE FOR FILMMAKERS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/top-free-music-platforms-for-filmmakers\" rel=\"noopener\">TOP FREE MUSIC PLATFORMS FOR FILMMAKERS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/the-best-cameras-for-youtube\" rel=\"noopener\">BEST CAMERAS FOR YOUTUBE/VLOGGING</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/the-best-cameras-for-filmmaking\" rel=\"noopener\">BEST BUDGET CAMERAS FOR FILMMAKING</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/best-photo-editing-apps\" rel=\"noopener\">BEST PHOTO EDITING APPS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://stories.frontrowinsurance.com/best-mobile-apps-for-filmmakers/\" rel=\"noopener\">GOOGLE WEB STORY: BEST MOBILE APPS FOR FILMMAKERS</a></li>\n</ul>","post_summary":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 10px;\"><em>Source: Shutterstock</em></p>\n","blog_post_schedule_task_uid":null,"blog_publish_to_social_media_task":"DONE","blog_publish_instant_email_task_uid":"DONE","blog_publish_instant_email_campaign_id":null,"blog_publish_instant_email_retry_count":null,"rss_body":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 10px;\"><em>Source: Shutterstock</em></p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>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 <strong>best mobile apps</strong> for filmmakers and producers.</p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#script\" rel=\"noopener\">Scriptation</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#luma\" rel=\"noopener\">LumaFusion</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#shotpro\" rel=\"noopener\">ShotPro</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#shotdesign\" rel=\"noopener\">Shot Designer</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#helio\" rel=\"noopener\">Helios Pro</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#artemis\" rel=\"noopener\">Artemis Pro</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#sun\" rel=\"noopener\">Sun Surveyor</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#frame\" rel=\"noopener\">Frame.io</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#hedge\" rel=\"noopener\">Hedge</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#kine\" rel=\"noopener\">KineMaster</a></li>\n</ol>\n<h2>&nbsp;</h2>\n<a id=\"script\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Scriptation</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://scriptation.com/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://scriptation.com/</a></p>\n<p>Go paperless on set!</p>\n<p>Mark up scripts, transfer notes, save hours of prep with the Emmy® Award winning app for production.</p>\n<p>Currently available on Mac, iPhone and iPad.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"luma\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>LumaFusion</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://luma-touch.com/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://luma-touch.com/</a></p>\n<p>This is a powerful video editing app that offers multi-track editing, advanced color correction, audio mixing, and a range of other features suitable for professional video editing.</p>\n<p>Available on iOS and Android.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"shotpro\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>ShotPro</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.shotprofessional.com/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.shotprofessional.com/</a></p>\n<p>Visualize anything in 3D with ShotPro. Used by independent movie producers to industry pros. Modern tools take it way beyond traditional storyboarding.</p>\n<p>Available on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"shotdesign\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Shot Designer</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.hollywoodcamerawork.com/shot-designer.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.hollywoodcamerawork.com/shot-designer.html</a></p>\n<p>Shot Designer makes it easy to block complex scenes, complete with Camera Diagram, Animation, Shot List, Storyboards, Director's Viewfinder, and Sync &amp; Team Sharing.</p>\n<p>Available on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"helio\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Helios Pro</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.chemicalwedding.tv/app%20Pages/HeliosPro.php\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.chemicalwedding.tv/app%20Pages/HeliosPro.php</a></p>\n<p>From Chemical Wedding, Helios Pro is a sun position calculator app that helps filmmakers plan outdoor shoots by providing information on the position of the sun at any given time and location.</p>\n<p>Available on iOS.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"artemis\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Artemis Pro</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.chemicalwedding.tv/app%20Pages/artemisPro.php\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.chemicalwedding.tv/app%20Pages/artemisPro.php</a></p>\n<p>Also from Chemical Wedding, Artemis Pro is a director's viewfinder app that simulates the field of view of various camera and lens combinations. It helps filmmakers scout locations and plan shots without needing to carry around bulky camera equipment.</p>\n<p>Available on iOS.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"sun\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Sun Surveyor</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.sunsurveyor.com/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.sunsurveyor.com/</a></p>\n<p>Sun Surveyor is a sun and moon tracking app that provides information on the position of the sun and moon at any location and time. It's handy for filmmakers and cinematographers who might be planning outdoor shoots and trying to understand natural light conditions.</p>\n<p>Available on iOS and Android.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"frame\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Frame.io</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://frame.io/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://frame.io/</a></p>\n<p>Frame.io is one central hub that lets filmmakers share media, track feedback, and streamline their workflows so the production team can work closely together from anywhere in the world.</p>\n<p>Currently available on iPhone and iPad.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"hedge\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Hedge</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://hedge.video/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://hedge.video/</a></p>\n<p>Hedge offers various apps relevant to filmmakers, including OffShoot, which is tailored to transfer video files safely and securely. Use it on-set, in the office, or while on the road. Available on PC, Mac, and iPad.</p>\n<p>Other useful Hedge apps include DropOff, FoolCat, and EditReady.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"kine\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>KineMaster</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://kinemaster.com/en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://kinemaster.com/en</a></p>\n<p>Kinemaster is a popular video editing app. It offers a wide range of editing tools, including multiple layers of video, blending modes, transitions, and more. Thousands of high-quality video templates are available in the app.</p>\n<p>Available on iOS and Android.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Film Equipment Insurance | Short-Term Film Production Insurance</h2>\n<p><br>If you’re reading about mobile apps for filmmakers, chances are that you’re a filmmaker or editor yourself. You’ll likely want to insure your film/video gear and short-term productions:</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://shortshoot.frontrowinsurance.com/\"><strong><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Front Row’s Short Shoot insurance policy</span></strong></a> (Canada) is a good option for insuring your short-term film projects. Coverage for up to 15 consecutive days of filming. The coverage is available online, 24/7. Covers rented gear, rented locations, rented props, sets, wardrobes, and more. You can get a quote in two minutes and purchase a policy 100% online. If you are in the US, please complete <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/short-term-production-insurance-for-filmmakers-us\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">this form</span></a>.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://digigearinsure.frontrowinsurance.com/\"><strong><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Front Row’s DigiGear insurance policy</span></strong></a> (Canada) is a good option for insuring your filmmaking gear, including your film camera(s). Also available online. Quotes in 2 minutes; policies available in 5 minutes. Shop from your phone. If you are in the US, please complete <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/film-production-equipment-insurance\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">this form</span></a>.</p>\n<h2>Refer a Friend to Front Row</h2>\n<p>Based on customer demand, we’ve setup our <a href=\"/articles/front-rows-referral-marketing-program\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>referral marketing program</u></a> and if you refer a friend to Front Row, you could win a $15 Amazon eGift Card OR be entered into a random draw to win a $99 Amazon eGift Card! <em>(depending on your province)</em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection at a low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment of claims.</em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><strong><em>Disclaimer</em></strong><em>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. 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So, let’s do a “resource round-up” of some of the <strong>best mobile apps</strong> for filmmakers and producers.</p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#script\" rel=\"noopener\">Scriptation</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#luma\" rel=\"noopener\">LumaFusion</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#shotpro\" rel=\"noopener\">ShotPro</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#shotdesign\" rel=\"noopener\">Shot Designer</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#helio\" rel=\"noopener\">Helios Pro</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#artemis\" rel=\"noopener\">Artemis Pro</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#sun\" rel=\"noopener\">Sun Surveyor</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#frame\" rel=\"noopener\">Frame.io</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#hedge\" rel=\"noopener\">Hedge</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#kine\" rel=\"noopener\">KineMaster</a></li>\n</ol>\n<h2>&nbsp;</h2>\n<a id=\"script\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Scriptation</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://scriptation.com/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://scriptation.com/</a></p>\n<p>Go paperless on set!</p>\n<p>Mark up scripts, transfer notes, save hours of prep with the Emmy® Award winning app for production.</p>\n<p>Currently available on Mac, iPhone and iPad.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"luma\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>LumaFusion</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://luma-touch.com/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://luma-touch.com/</a></p>\n<p>This is a powerful video editing app that offers multi-track editing, advanced color correction, audio mixing, and a range of other features suitable for professional video editing.</p>\n<p>Available on iOS and Android.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"shotpro\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>ShotPro</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.shotprofessional.com/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.shotprofessional.com/</a></p>\n<p>Visualize anything in 3D with ShotPro. Used by independent movie producers to industry pros. Modern tools take it way beyond traditional storyboarding.</p>\n<p>Available on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"shotdesign\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Shot Designer</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.hollywoodcamerawork.com/shot-designer.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.hollywoodcamerawork.com/shot-designer.html</a></p>\n<p>Shot Designer makes it easy to block complex scenes, complete with Camera Diagram, Animation, Shot List, Storyboards, Director's Viewfinder, and Sync &amp; Team Sharing.</p>\n<p>Available on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"helio\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Helios Pro</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.chemicalwedding.tv/app%20Pages/HeliosPro.php\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.chemicalwedding.tv/app%20Pages/HeliosPro.php</a></p>\n<p>From Chemical Wedding, Helios Pro is a sun position calculator app that helps filmmakers plan outdoor shoots by providing information on the position of the sun at any given time and location.</p>\n<p>Available on iOS.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"artemis\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Artemis Pro</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.chemicalwedding.tv/app%20Pages/artemisPro.php\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.chemicalwedding.tv/app%20Pages/artemisPro.php</a></p>\n<p>Also from Chemical Wedding, Artemis Pro is a director's viewfinder app that simulates the field of view of various camera and lens combinations. It helps filmmakers scout locations and plan shots without needing to carry around bulky camera equipment.</p>\n<p>Available on iOS.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"sun\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Sun Surveyor</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.sunsurveyor.com/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.sunsurveyor.com/</a></p>\n<p>Sun Surveyor is a sun and moon tracking app that provides information on the position of the sun and moon at any location and time. It's handy for filmmakers and cinematographers who might be planning outdoor shoots and trying to understand natural light conditions.</p>\n<p>Available on iOS and Android.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"frame\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Frame.io</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://frame.io/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://frame.io/</a></p>\n<p>Frame.io is one central hub that lets filmmakers share media, track feedback, and streamline their workflows so the production team can work closely together from anywhere in the world.</p>\n<p>Currently available on iPhone and iPad.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"hedge\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Hedge</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://hedge.video/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://hedge.video/</a></p>\n<p>Hedge offers various apps relevant to filmmakers, including OffShoot, which is tailored to transfer video files safely and securely. Use it on-set, in the office, or while on the road. Available on PC, Mac, and iPad.</p>\n<p>Other useful Hedge apps include DropOff, FoolCat, and EditReady.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"kine\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>KineMaster</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://kinemaster.com/en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://kinemaster.com/en</a></p>\n<p>Kinemaster is a popular video editing app. It offers a wide range of editing tools, including multiple layers of video, blending modes, transitions, and more. Thousands of high-quality video templates are available in the app.</p>\n<p>Available on iOS and Android.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Film Equipment Insurance | Short-Term Film Production Insurance</h2>\n<p><br>If you’re reading about mobile apps for filmmakers, chances are that you’re a filmmaker or editor yourself. You’ll likely want to insure your film/video gear and short-term productions:</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://shortshoot.frontrowinsurance.com/\"><strong><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Front Row’s Short Shoot insurance policy</span></strong></a> (Canada) is a good option for insuring your short-term film projects. Coverage for up to 15 consecutive days of filming. The coverage is available online, 24/7. Covers rented gear, rented locations, rented props, sets, wardrobes, and more. You can get a quote in two minutes and purchase a policy 100% online. If you are in the US, please complete <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/short-term-production-insurance-for-filmmakers-us\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">this form</span></a>.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://digigearinsure.frontrowinsurance.com/\"><strong><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Front Row’s DigiGear insurance policy</span></strong></a> (Canada) is a good option for insuring your filmmaking gear, including your film camera(s). Also available online. Quotes in 2 minutes; policies available in 5 minutes. Shop from your phone. If you are in the US, please complete <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/film-production-equipment-insurance\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">this form</span></a>.</p>\n<h2>Refer a Friend to Front Row</h2>\n<p>Based on customer demand, we’ve setup our <a href=\"/articles/front-rows-referral-marketing-program\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>referral marketing program</u></a> and if you refer a friend to Front Row, you could win a $15 Amazon eGift Card OR be entered into a random draw to win a $99 Amazon eGift Card! <em>(depending on your province)</em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection at a low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment of claims.</em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><strong><em>Disclaimer</em></strong><em>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</em></p>\n<h3>Related posts:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/top-10-stock-footage-platforms-for-filmmakers\" rel=\"noopener\">BEST STOCK FOOTAGE PLATFORMS FOR FILMMAKERS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/best-software-for-filmmakers\" rel=\"noopener\">BEST SOFTWARE FOR FILMMAKERS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/top-free-music-platforms-for-filmmakers\" rel=\"noopener\">TOP FREE MUSIC PLATFORMS FOR FILMMAKERS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/the-best-cameras-for-youtube\" rel=\"noopener\">BEST CAMERAS FOR YOUTUBE/VLOGGING</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/the-best-cameras-for-filmmaking\" rel=\"noopener\">BEST BUDGET CAMERAS FOR FILMMAKING</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/best-photo-editing-apps\" rel=\"noopener\">BEST PHOTO EDITING APPS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://stories.frontrowinsurance.com/best-mobile-apps-for-filmmakers/\" rel=\"noopener\">GOOGLE WEB STORY: BEST MOBILE APPS FOR FILMMAKERS</a></li>\n</ul>","postBodyRss":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 10px;\"><em>Source: Shutterstock</em></p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>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 <strong>best mobile apps</strong> for filmmakers and producers.</p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#script\" rel=\"noopener\">Scriptation</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#luma\" rel=\"noopener\">LumaFusion</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#shotpro\" rel=\"noopener\">ShotPro</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#shotdesign\" rel=\"noopener\">Shot Designer</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#helio\" rel=\"noopener\">Helios Pro</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#artemis\" rel=\"noopener\">Artemis Pro</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#sun\" rel=\"noopener\">Sun Surveyor</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#frame\" rel=\"noopener\">Frame.io</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#hedge\" rel=\"noopener\">Hedge</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#kine\" rel=\"noopener\">KineMaster</a></li>\n</ol>\n<h2>&nbsp;</h2>\n<a id=\"script\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Scriptation</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://scriptation.com/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://scriptation.com/</a></p>\n<p>Go paperless on set!</p>\n<p>Mark up scripts, transfer notes, save hours of prep with the Emmy® Award winning app for production.</p>\n<p>Currently available on Mac, iPhone and iPad.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"luma\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>LumaFusion</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://luma-touch.com/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://luma-touch.com/</a></p>\n<p>This is a powerful video editing app that offers multi-track editing, advanced color correction, audio mixing, and a range of other features suitable for professional video editing.</p>\n<p>Available on iOS and Android.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"shotpro\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>ShotPro</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.shotprofessional.com/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.shotprofessional.com/</a></p>\n<p>Visualize anything in 3D with ShotPro. Used by independent movie producers to industry pros. Modern tools take it way beyond traditional storyboarding.</p>\n<p>Available on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"shotdesign\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Shot Designer</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.hollywoodcamerawork.com/shot-designer.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.hollywoodcamerawork.com/shot-designer.html</a></p>\n<p>Shot Designer makes it easy to block complex scenes, complete with Camera Diagram, Animation, Shot List, Storyboards, Director's Viewfinder, and Sync &amp; Team Sharing.</p>\n<p>Available on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"helio\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Helios Pro</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.chemicalwedding.tv/app%20Pages/HeliosPro.php\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.chemicalwedding.tv/app%20Pages/HeliosPro.php</a></p>\n<p>From Chemical Wedding, Helios Pro is a sun position calculator app that helps filmmakers plan outdoor shoots by providing information on the position of the sun at any given time and location.</p>\n<p>Available on iOS.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"artemis\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Artemis Pro</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.chemicalwedding.tv/app%20Pages/artemisPro.php\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.chemicalwedding.tv/app%20Pages/artemisPro.php</a></p>\n<p>Also from Chemical Wedding, Artemis Pro is a director's viewfinder app that simulates the field of view of various camera and lens combinations. It helps filmmakers scout locations and plan shots without needing to carry around bulky camera equipment.</p>\n<p>Available on iOS.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"sun\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Sun Surveyor</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.sunsurveyor.com/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.sunsurveyor.com/</a></p>\n<p>Sun Surveyor is a sun and moon tracking app that provides information on the position of the sun and moon at any location and time. It's handy for filmmakers and cinematographers who might be planning outdoor shoots and trying to understand natural light conditions.</p>\n<p>Available on iOS and Android.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"frame\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Frame.io</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://frame.io/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://frame.io/</a></p>\n<p>Frame.io is one central hub that lets filmmakers share media, track feedback, and streamline their workflows so the production team can work closely together from anywhere in the world.</p>\n<p>Currently available on iPhone and iPad.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"hedge\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Hedge</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://hedge.video/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://hedge.video/</a></p>\n<p>Hedge offers various apps relevant to filmmakers, including OffShoot, which is tailored to transfer video files safely and securely. Use it on-set, in the office, or while on the road. Available on PC, Mac, and iPad.</p>\n<p>Other useful Hedge apps include DropOff, FoolCat, and EditReady.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"kine\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>KineMaster</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://kinemaster.com/en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://kinemaster.com/en</a></p>\n<p>Kinemaster is a popular video editing app. It offers a wide range of editing tools, including multiple layers of video, blending modes, transitions, and more. Thousands of high-quality video templates are available in the app.</p>\n<p>Available on iOS and Android.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Film Equipment Insurance | Short-Term Film Production Insurance</h2>\n<p><br>If you’re reading about mobile apps for filmmakers, chances are that you’re a filmmaker or editor yourself. You’ll likely want to insure your film/video gear and short-term productions:</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://shortshoot.frontrowinsurance.com/\"><strong><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Front Row’s Short Shoot insurance policy</span></strong></a> (Canada) is a good option for insuring your short-term film projects. Coverage for up to 15 consecutive days of filming. The coverage is available online, 24/7. Covers rented gear, rented locations, rented props, sets, wardrobes, and more. You can get a quote in two minutes and purchase a policy 100% online. If you are in the US, please complete <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/short-term-production-insurance-for-filmmakers-us\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">this form</span></a>.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://digigearinsure.frontrowinsurance.com/\"><strong><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Front Row’s DigiGear insurance policy</span></strong></a> (Canada) is a good option for insuring your filmmaking gear, including your film camera(s). Also available online. Quotes in 2 minutes; policies available in 5 minutes. Shop from your phone. If you are in the US, please complete <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/film-production-equipment-insurance\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">this form</span></a>.</p>\n<h2>Refer a Friend to Front Row</h2>\n<p>Based on customer demand, we’ve setup our <a href=\"/articles/front-rows-referral-marketing-program\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>referral marketing program</u></a> and if you refer a friend to Front Row, you could win a $15 Amazon eGift Card OR be entered into a random draw to win a $99 Amazon eGift Card! <em>(depending on your province)</em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection at a low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment of claims.</em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><strong><em>Disclaimer</em></strong><em>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</em></p>\n<h3>Related posts:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/top-10-stock-footage-platforms-for-filmmakers\" rel=\"noopener\">BEST STOCK FOOTAGE PLATFORMS FOR FILMMAKERS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/best-software-for-filmmakers\" rel=\"noopener\">BEST SOFTWARE FOR FILMMAKERS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/top-free-music-platforms-for-filmmakers\" rel=\"noopener\">TOP FREE MUSIC PLATFORMS FOR FILMMAKERS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/the-best-cameras-for-youtube\" rel=\"noopener\">BEST CAMERAS FOR YOUTUBE/VLOGGING</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/the-best-cameras-for-filmmaking\" rel=\"noopener\">BEST BUDGET CAMERAS FOR FILMMAKING</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/best-photo-editing-apps\" rel=\"noopener\">BEST PHOTO EDITING APPS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://stories.frontrowinsurance.com/best-mobile-apps-for-filmmakers/\" rel=\"noopener\">GOOGLE WEB STORY: BEST MOBILE APPS FOR FILMMAKERS</a></li>\n</ul>","postEmailContent":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 10px;\"><em>Source: Shutterstock</em></p>","postFeaturedImageIfEnabled":"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/The%20best%20apps%20for%20filmmakers/woman-and-phone-shutterstock_160559990-forweb600.jpg","postListContent":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 10px;\"><em>Source: Shutterstock</em></p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>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 <strong>best mobile apps</strong> for filmmakers and producers.</p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#script\" rel=\"noopener\">Scriptation</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#luma\" rel=\"noopener\">LumaFusion</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#shotpro\" rel=\"noopener\">ShotPro</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#shotdesign\" rel=\"noopener\">Shot Designer</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#helio\" rel=\"noopener\">Helios Pro</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#artemis\" rel=\"noopener\">Artemis Pro</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#sun\" rel=\"noopener\">Sun Surveyor</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#frame\" rel=\"noopener\">Frame.io</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#hedge\" rel=\"noopener\">Hedge</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#kine\" rel=\"noopener\">KineMaster</a></li>\n</ol>\n<h2>&nbsp;</h2>\n<a id=\"script\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Scriptation</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://scriptation.com/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://scriptation.com/</a></p>\n<p>Go paperless on set!</p>\n<p>Mark up scripts, transfer notes, save hours of prep with the Emmy® Award winning app for production.</p>\n<p>Currently available on Mac, iPhone and iPad.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"luma\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>LumaFusion</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://luma-touch.com/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://luma-touch.com/</a></p>\n<p>This is a powerful video editing app that offers multi-track editing, advanced color correction, audio mixing, and a range of other features suitable for professional video editing.</p>\n<p>Available on iOS and Android.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"shotpro\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>ShotPro</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.shotprofessional.com/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.shotprofessional.com/</a></p>\n<p>Visualize anything in 3D with ShotPro. Used by independent movie producers to industry pros. Modern tools take it way beyond traditional storyboarding.</p>\n<p>Available on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"shotdesign\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Shot Designer</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.hollywoodcamerawork.com/shot-designer.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.hollywoodcamerawork.com/shot-designer.html</a></p>\n<p>Shot Designer makes it easy to block complex scenes, complete with Camera Diagram, Animation, Shot List, Storyboards, Director's Viewfinder, and Sync &amp; Team Sharing.</p>\n<p>Available on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"helio\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Helios Pro</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.chemicalwedding.tv/app%20Pages/HeliosPro.php\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.chemicalwedding.tv/app%20Pages/HeliosPro.php</a></p>\n<p>From Chemical Wedding, Helios Pro is a sun position calculator app that helps filmmakers plan outdoor shoots by providing information on the position of the sun at any given time and location.</p>\n<p>Available on iOS.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"artemis\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Artemis Pro</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.chemicalwedding.tv/app%20Pages/artemisPro.php\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.chemicalwedding.tv/app%20Pages/artemisPro.php</a></p>\n<p>Also from Chemical Wedding, Artemis Pro is a director's viewfinder app that simulates the field of view of various camera and lens combinations. It helps filmmakers scout locations and plan shots without needing to carry around bulky camera equipment.</p>\n<p>Available on iOS.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"sun\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Sun Surveyor</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.sunsurveyor.com/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.sunsurveyor.com/</a></p>\n<p>Sun Surveyor is a sun and moon tracking app that provides information on the position of the sun and moon at any location and time. It's handy for filmmakers and cinematographers who might be planning outdoor shoots and trying to understand natural light conditions.</p>\n<p>Available on iOS and Android.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"frame\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Frame.io</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://frame.io/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://frame.io/</a></p>\n<p>Frame.io is one central hub that lets filmmakers share media, track feedback, and streamline their workflows so the production team can work closely together from anywhere in the world.</p>\n<p>Currently available on iPhone and iPad.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"hedge\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Hedge</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://hedge.video/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://hedge.video/</a></p>\n<p>Hedge offers various apps relevant to filmmakers, including OffShoot, which is tailored to transfer video files safely and securely. Use it on-set, in the office, or while on the road. Available on PC, Mac, and iPad.</p>\n<p>Other useful Hedge apps include DropOff, FoolCat, and EditReady.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"kine\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>KineMaster</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://kinemaster.com/en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://kinemaster.com/en</a></p>\n<p>Kinemaster is a popular video editing app. It offers a wide range of editing tools, including multiple layers of video, blending modes, transitions, and more. Thousands of high-quality video templates are available in the app.</p>\n<p>Available on iOS and Android.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Film Equipment Insurance | Short-Term Film Production Insurance</h2>\n<p><br>If you’re reading about mobile apps for filmmakers, chances are that you’re a filmmaker or editor yourself. You’ll likely want to insure your film/video gear and short-term productions:</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://shortshoot.frontrowinsurance.com/\"><strong><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Front Row’s Short Shoot insurance policy</span></strong></a> (Canada) is a good option for insuring your short-term film projects. Coverage for up to 15 consecutive days of filming. The coverage is available online, 24/7. Covers rented gear, rented locations, rented props, sets, wardrobes, and more. You can get a quote in two minutes and purchase a policy 100% online. If you are in the US, please complete <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/short-term-production-insurance-for-filmmakers-us\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">this form</span></a>.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://digigearinsure.frontrowinsurance.com/\"><strong><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Front Row’s DigiGear insurance policy</span></strong></a> (Canada) is a good option for insuring your filmmaking gear, including your film camera(s). Also available online. Quotes in 2 minutes; policies available in 5 minutes. Shop from your phone. If you are in the US, please complete <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/film-production-equipment-insurance\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">this form</span></a>.</p>\n<h2>Refer a Friend to Front Row</h2>\n<p>Based on customer demand, we’ve setup our <a href=\"/articles/front-rows-referral-marketing-program\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>referral marketing program</u></a> and if you refer a friend to Front Row, you could win a $15 Amazon eGift Card OR be entered into a random draw to win a $99 Amazon eGift Card! <em>(depending on your province)</em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection at a low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment of claims.</em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><strong><em>Disclaimer</em></strong><em>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</em></p>\n<h3>Related posts:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/top-10-stock-footage-platforms-for-filmmakers\" rel=\"noopener\">BEST STOCK FOOTAGE PLATFORMS FOR FILMMAKERS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/best-software-for-filmmakers\" rel=\"noopener\">BEST SOFTWARE FOR FILMMAKERS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/top-free-music-platforms-for-filmmakers\" rel=\"noopener\">TOP FREE MUSIC PLATFORMS FOR FILMMAKERS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/the-best-cameras-for-youtube\" rel=\"noopener\">BEST CAMERAS FOR YOUTUBE/VLOGGING</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/the-best-cameras-for-filmmaking\" rel=\"noopener\">BEST BUDGET CAMERAS FOR FILMMAKING</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/best-photo-editing-apps\" rel=\"noopener\">BEST PHOTO EDITING APPS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://stories.frontrowinsurance.com/best-mobile-apps-for-filmmakers/\" rel=\"noopener\">GOOGLE WEB STORY: BEST MOBILE APPS FOR FILMMAKERS</a></li>\n</ul>","postListSummaryFeaturedImage":"","postRssContent":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 10px;\"><em>Source: Shutterstock</em></p>","postRssSummaryFeaturedImage":"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/The%20best%20apps%20for%20filmmakers/woman-and-phone-shutterstock_160559990-forweb600.jpg","postSummary":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 10px;\"><em>Source: Shutterstock</em></p>\n","postSummaryRss":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 10px;\"><em>Source: Shutterstock</em></p>","postTemplate":"prox_frontrow/templates/blog/blog-post.html","previewImageSrc":null,"previewKey":"AesSqibj","previousPostFeaturedImage":"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Byron%20Pascoe/credits-shutterstock_1113095411-forweb600.jpg","previousPostFeaturedImageAltText":"End credits in a movie","previousPostName":"What role do music credits play with regard to film producer's E&O insurance?","previousPostSlug":"articles/what-role-do-credits-play","processingStatus":"PUBLISHED","propertyForDynamicPageCanonicalUrl":null,"propertyForDynamicPageFeaturedImage":null,"propertyForDynamicPageMetaDescription":null,"propertyForDynamicPageSlug":null,"propertyForDynamicPageTitle":null,"publicAccessRules":[],"publicAccessRulesEnabled":false,"publishDate":1714669894000,"publishDateLocalTime":1714669894000,"publishDateLocalized":{"date":1714669894000,"format":"medium","language":"en_US"},"publishImmediately":true,"publishTimezoneOffset":null,"publishedAt":1714672850055,"publishedByEmail":null,"publishedById":7915797,"publishedByName":null,"publishedUrl":"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/best-mobile-apps-for-filmmakers","resolvedDomain":"www.frontrowinsurance.com","resolvedLanguage":null,"rssBody":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 10px;\"><em>Source: Shutterstock</em></p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>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 <strong>best mobile apps</strong> for filmmakers and producers.</p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#script\" rel=\"noopener\">Scriptation</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#luma\" rel=\"noopener\">LumaFusion</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#shotpro\" rel=\"noopener\">ShotPro</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#shotdesign\" rel=\"noopener\">Shot Designer</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#helio\" rel=\"noopener\">Helios Pro</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#artemis\" rel=\"noopener\">Artemis Pro</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#sun\" rel=\"noopener\">Sun Surveyor</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#frame\" rel=\"noopener\">Frame.io</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#hedge\" rel=\"noopener\">Hedge</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#kine\" rel=\"noopener\">KineMaster</a></li>\n</ol>\n<h2>&nbsp;</h2>\n<a id=\"script\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Scriptation</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://scriptation.com/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://scriptation.com/</a></p>\n<p>Go paperless on set!</p>\n<p>Mark up scripts, transfer notes, save hours of prep with the Emmy® Award winning app for production.</p>\n<p>Currently available on Mac, iPhone and iPad.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"luma\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>LumaFusion</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://luma-touch.com/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://luma-touch.com/</a></p>\n<p>This is a powerful video editing app that offers multi-track editing, advanced color correction, audio mixing, and a range of other features suitable for professional video editing.</p>\n<p>Available on iOS and Android.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"shotpro\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>ShotPro</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.shotprofessional.com/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.shotprofessional.com/</a></p>\n<p>Visualize anything in 3D with ShotPro. Used by independent movie producers to industry pros. Modern tools take it way beyond traditional storyboarding.</p>\n<p>Available on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"shotdesign\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Shot Designer</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.hollywoodcamerawork.com/shot-designer.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.hollywoodcamerawork.com/shot-designer.html</a></p>\n<p>Shot Designer makes it easy to block complex scenes, complete with Camera Diagram, Animation, Shot List, Storyboards, Director's Viewfinder, and Sync &amp; Team Sharing.</p>\n<p>Available on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"helio\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Helios Pro</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.chemicalwedding.tv/app%20Pages/HeliosPro.php\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.chemicalwedding.tv/app%20Pages/HeliosPro.php</a></p>\n<p>From Chemical Wedding, Helios Pro is a sun position calculator app that helps filmmakers plan outdoor shoots by providing information on the position of the sun at any given time and location.</p>\n<p>Available on iOS.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"artemis\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Artemis Pro</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.chemicalwedding.tv/app%20Pages/artemisPro.php\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.chemicalwedding.tv/app%20Pages/artemisPro.php</a></p>\n<p>Also from Chemical Wedding, Artemis Pro is a director's viewfinder app that simulates the field of view of various camera and lens combinations. It helps filmmakers scout locations and plan shots without needing to carry around bulky camera equipment.</p>\n<p>Available on iOS.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"sun\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Sun Surveyor</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.sunsurveyor.com/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.sunsurveyor.com/</a></p>\n<p>Sun Surveyor is a sun and moon tracking app that provides information on the position of the sun and moon at any location and time. It's handy for filmmakers and cinematographers who might be planning outdoor shoots and trying to understand natural light conditions.</p>\n<p>Available on iOS and Android.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"frame\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Frame.io</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://frame.io/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://frame.io/</a></p>\n<p>Frame.io is one central hub that lets filmmakers share media, track feedback, and streamline their workflows so the production team can work closely together from anywhere in the world.</p>\n<p>Currently available on iPhone and iPad.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"hedge\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Hedge</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://hedge.video/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://hedge.video/</a></p>\n<p>Hedge offers various apps relevant to filmmakers, including OffShoot, which is tailored to transfer video files safely and securely. Use it on-set, in the office, or while on the road. Available on PC, Mac, and iPad.</p>\n<p>Other useful Hedge apps include DropOff, FoolCat, and EditReady.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"kine\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>KineMaster</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://kinemaster.com/en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://kinemaster.com/en</a></p>\n<p>Kinemaster is a popular video editing app. It offers a wide range of editing tools, including multiple layers of video, blending modes, transitions, and more. Thousands of high-quality video templates are available in the app.</p>\n<p>Available on iOS and Android.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Film Equipment Insurance | Short-Term Film Production Insurance</h2>\n<p><br>If you’re reading about mobile apps for filmmakers, chances are that you’re a filmmaker or editor yourself. You’ll likely want to insure your film/video gear and short-term productions:</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://shortshoot.frontrowinsurance.com/\"><strong><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Front Row’s Short Shoot insurance policy</span></strong></a> (Canada) is a good option for insuring your short-term film projects. Coverage for up to 15 consecutive days of filming. The coverage is available online, 24/7. Covers rented gear, rented locations, rented props, sets, wardrobes, and more. You can get a quote in two minutes and purchase a policy 100% online. If you are in the US, please complete <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/short-term-production-insurance-for-filmmakers-us\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">this form</span></a>.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://digigearinsure.frontrowinsurance.com/\"><strong><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Front Row’s DigiGear insurance policy</span></strong></a> (Canada) is a good option for insuring your filmmaking gear, including your film camera(s). Also available online. Quotes in 2 minutes; policies available in 5 minutes. Shop from your phone. If you are in the US, please complete <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/film-production-equipment-insurance\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">this form</span></a>.</p>\n<h2>Refer a Friend to Front Row</h2>\n<p>Based on customer demand, we’ve setup our <a href=\"/articles/front-rows-referral-marketing-program\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>referral marketing program</u></a> and if you refer a friend to Front Row, you could win a $15 Amazon eGift Card OR be entered into a random draw to win a $99 Amazon eGift Card! <em>(depending on your province)</em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection at a low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment of claims.</em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><strong><em>Disclaimer</em></strong><em>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. 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class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/pwA3BGZYYaw?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n<!--more-->\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><br>Dave Stern</span>: 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 could be on YouTube but only have 500 views and perhaps 500 people have seen it; the risk is fairly low. Regardless of the method of distribution, it’s really about the volume of people who have seen it.</p>\n<p>If someone has been wronged or their intellectual property (IP) rights have been <a href=\"/articles/how-can-you-make-a-film-like-the-social-network-without-getting-permission-from-mark-zuckerberg\" rel=\"noopener\">used in the production without their permission</a>, they will only contemplate a claim if they know about it, so it’s a question of visibility and exposure.</p>\n<p>With respect to an online platform that is easy to self-upload, self-distribute, such as YouTube, there are other remedies one could take that would not be available otherwise. <em>E.g.,</em> if a third party has their IP infringed – a piece of their artwork was shown in a feature film without their consent – if they see this on YouTube, they can simply report it. Individuals have reporting rights for IP or <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/102723/e-o-insurance-how-much-of-your-productions-format-is-copyright-able\" rel=\"noopener\">copyright infringement</a> that would ultimately result (in most cases) in the takedown of the content. So, the feature film might actually be taken down because somebody clicked a few buttons and completed a small form online.</p>\n<p>If a film is a Hollywood blockbuster that is exploited theatrically, if someone sees it and they’re upset by the same infringement, the remedies that they can pursue are not exactly limited but more complex and costly for them to do so. That would be the major difference – [with self-distribution, such as YouTube] there is that added layer of ease for individuals who have been infringed upon to file a report and get content taken down, which could significantly impact the future prospects of the film.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Dave Stern</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Blaney McMurtry LLP</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US? </span></em>Get a quote for <a href=\"/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/can-an-idea-be-copyrighted\" rel=\"noopener\">Can an idea be copyrighted?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/top-20-filmmaking-youtube-channels\" rel=\"noopener\">The best filmmakers on YouTube</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/the-best-cameras-for-youtube\" rel=\"noopener\">The best cameras for YouTube</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Clearance procedures – E&amp;O</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/109689/distributor-s-errors-and-omissions-e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">Distributor's E&amp;O insurance</a></li>\n<li>YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbih45AJnVlE-_S7oNUpo0qzl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Dave Stern</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Based in the heart of Toronto’s financial district, Blaney McMurtry LLP is one of Canada's premier law firms. </span><a href=\"https://www.blaney.com/\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">https://www.blaney.com/</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</span></p>","post_summary":"<h2 style=\"font-size: 40px;\">Self-distribution models (e.g., YouTube) for film productions: Increased or decreased risk and insurance cost?</h2>\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\">\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\"><iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/pwA3BGZYYaw?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n","blog_post_schedule_task_uid":null,"blog_publish_to_social_media_task":"DONE","blog_publish_instant_email_task_uid":"DONE","blog_publish_instant_email_campaign_id":null,"blog_publish_instant_email_retry_count":null,"rss_body":"<h2 style=\"font-size: 40px;\">Self-distribution models (e.g., YouTube) for film productions: Increased or decreased risk and insurance cost?</h2>\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\">\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\"><iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/pwA3BGZYYaw?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n<!--more-->\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><br>Dave Stern</span>: 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 could be on YouTube but only have 500 views and perhaps 500 people have seen it; the risk is fairly low. Regardless of the method of distribution, it’s really about the volume of people who have seen it.</p>\n<p>If someone has been wronged or their intellectual property (IP) rights have been <a href=\"/articles/how-can-you-make-a-film-like-the-social-network-without-getting-permission-from-mark-zuckerberg\" rel=\"noopener\">used in the production without their permission</a>, they will only contemplate a claim if they know about it, so it’s a question of visibility and exposure.</p>\n<p>With respect to an online platform that is easy to self-upload, self-distribute, such as YouTube, there are other remedies one could take that would not be available otherwise. <em>E.g.,</em> if a third party has their IP infringed – a piece of their artwork was shown in a feature film without their consent – if they see this on YouTube, they can simply report it. Individuals have reporting rights for IP or <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/102723/e-o-insurance-how-much-of-your-productions-format-is-copyright-able\" rel=\"noopener\">copyright infringement</a> that would ultimately result (in most cases) in the takedown of the content. So, the feature film might actually be taken down because somebody clicked a few buttons and completed a small form online.</p>\n<p>If a film is a Hollywood blockbuster that is exploited theatrically, if someone sees it and they’re upset by the same infringement, the remedies that they can pursue are not exactly limited but more complex and costly for them to do so. That would be the major difference – [with self-distribution, such as YouTube] there is that added layer of ease for individuals who have been infringed upon to file a report and get content taken down, which could significantly impact the future prospects of the film.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Dave Stern</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Blaney McMurtry LLP</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US? </span></em>Get a quote for <a href=\"/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/can-an-idea-be-copyrighted\" rel=\"noopener\">Can an idea be copyrighted?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/top-20-filmmaking-youtube-channels\" rel=\"noopener\">The best filmmakers on YouTube</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/the-best-cameras-for-youtube\" rel=\"noopener\">The best cameras for YouTube</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Clearance procedures – E&amp;O</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/109689/distributor-s-errors-and-omissions-e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">Distributor's E&amp;O insurance</a></li>\n<li>YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbih45AJnVlE-_S7oNUpo0qzl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Dave Stern</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Based in the heart of Toronto’s financial district, Blaney McMurtry LLP is one of Canada's premier law firms. </span><a href=\"https://www.blaney.com/\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">https://www.blaney.com/</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. 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If five people see a movie, the risk is low; if 10 million people see a movie, the risk is high. Something could be on YouTube but only have 500 views and perhaps 500 people have seen it; the risk is fairly low. Regardless of the method of distribution, it’s really about the volume of people who have seen it.</p>\n<p>If someone has been wronged or their intellectual property (IP) rights have been <a href=\"/articles/how-can-you-make-a-film-like-the-social-network-without-getting-permission-from-mark-zuckerberg\" rel=\"noopener\">used in the production without their permission</a>, they will only contemplate a claim if they know about it, so it’s a question of visibility and exposure.</p>\n<p>With respect to an online platform that is easy to self-upload, self-distribute, such as YouTube, there are other remedies one could take that would not be available otherwise. <em>E.g.,</em> if a third party has their IP infringed – a piece of their artwork was shown in a feature film without their consent – if they see this on YouTube, they can simply report it. Individuals have reporting rights for IP or <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/102723/e-o-insurance-how-much-of-your-productions-format-is-copyright-able\" rel=\"noopener\">copyright infringement</a> that would ultimately result (in most cases) in the takedown of the content. So, the feature film might actually be taken down because somebody clicked a few buttons and completed a small form online.</p>\n<p>If a film is a Hollywood blockbuster that is exploited theatrically, if someone sees it and they’re upset by the same infringement, the remedies that they can pursue are not exactly limited but more complex and costly for them to do so. That would be the major difference – [with self-distribution, such as YouTube] there is that added layer of ease for individuals who have been infringed upon to file a report and get content taken down, which could significantly impact the future prospects of the film.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Dave Stern</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Blaney McMurtry LLP</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US? </span></em>Get a quote for <a href=\"/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/can-an-idea-be-copyrighted\" rel=\"noopener\">Can an idea be copyrighted?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/top-20-filmmaking-youtube-channels\" rel=\"noopener\">The best filmmakers on YouTube</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/the-best-cameras-for-youtube\" rel=\"noopener\">The best cameras for YouTube</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Clearance procedures – E&amp;O</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/109689/distributor-s-errors-and-omissions-e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">Distributor's E&amp;O insurance</a></li>\n<li>YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbih45AJnVlE-_S7oNUpo0qzl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Dave Stern</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Based in the heart of Toronto’s financial district, Blaney McMurtry LLP is one of Canada's premier law firms. </span><a href=\"https://www.blaney.com/\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">https://www.blaney.com/</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</span></p>","postBodyRss":"<h2 style=\"font-size: 40px;\">Self-distribution models (e.g., YouTube) for film productions: Increased or decreased risk and insurance cost?</h2>\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\">\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\"><iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/pwA3BGZYYaw?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n<!--more-->\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><br>Dave Stern</span>: 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 could be on YouTube but only have 500 views and perhaps 500 people have seen it; the risk is fairly low. Regardless of the method of distribution, it’s really about the volume of people who have seen it.</p>\n<p>If someone has been wronged or their intellectual property (IP) rights have been <a href=\"/articles/how-can-you-make-a-film-like-the-social-network-without-getting-permission-from-mark-zuckerberg\" rel=\"noopener\">used in the production without their permission</a>, they will only contemplate a claim if they know about it, so it’s a question of visibility and exposure.</p>\n<p>With respect to an online platform that is easy to self-upload, self-distribute, such as YouTube, there are other remedies one could take that would not be available otherwise. <em>E.g.,</em> if a third party has their IP infringed – a piece of their artwork was shown in a feature film without their consent – if they see this on YouTube, they can simply report it. Individuals have reporting rights for IP or <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/102723/e-o-insurance-how-much-of-your-productions-format-is-copyright-able\" rel=\"noopener\">copyright infringement</a> that would ultimately result (in most cases) in the takedown of the content. So, the feature film might actually be taken down because somebody clicked a few buttons and completed a small form online.</p>\n<p>If a film is a Hollywood blockbuster that is exploited theatrically, if someone sees it and they’re upset by the same infringement, the remedies that they can pursue are not exactly limited but more complex and costly for them to do so. That would be the major difference – [with self-distribution, such as YouTube] there is that added layer of ease for individuals who have been infringed upon to file a report and get content taken down, which could significantly impact the future prospects of the film.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Dave Stern</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Blaney McMurtry LLP</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US? </span></em>Get a quote for <a href=\"/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/can-an-idea-be-copyrighted\" rel=\"noopener\">Can an idea be copyrighted?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/top-20-filmmaking-youtube-channels\" rel=\"noopener\">The best filmmakers on YouTube</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/the-best-cameras-for-youtube\" rel=\"noopener\">The best cameras for YouTube</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Clearance procedures – E&amp;O</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/109689/distributor-s-errors-and-omissions-e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">Distributor's E&amp;O insurance</a></li>\n<li>YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbih45AJnVlE-_S7oNUpo0qzl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Dave Stern</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Based in the heart of Toronto’s financial district, Blaney McMurtry LLP is one of Canada's premier law firms. </span><a href=\"https://www.blaney.com/\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">https://www.blaney.com/</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. 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If five people see a movie, the risk is low; if 10 million people see a movie, the risk is high. Something could be on YouTube but only have 500 views and perhaps 500 people have seen it; the risk is fairly low. Regardless of the method of distribution, it’s really about the volume of people who have seen it.</p>\n<p>If someone has been wronged or their intellectual property (IP) rights have been <a href=\"/articles/how-can-you-make-a-film-like-the-social-network-without-getting-permission-from-mark-zuckerberg\" rel=\"noopener\">used in the production without their permission</a>, they will only contemplate a claim if they know about it, so it’s a question of visibility and exposure.</p>\n<p>With respect to an online platform that is easy to self-upload, self-distribute, such as YouTube, there are other remedies one could take that would not be available otherwise. <em>E.g.,</em> if a third party has their IP infringed – a piece of their artwork was shown in a feature film without their consent – if they see this on YouTube, they can simply report it. 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That would be the major difference – [with self-distribution, such as YouTube] there is that added layer of ease for individuals who have been infringed upon to file a report and get content taken down, which could significantly impact the future prospects of the film.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Dave Stern</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Blaney McMurtry LLP</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US? </span></em>Get a quote for <a href=\"/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/can-an-idea-be-copyrighted\" rel=\"noopener\">Can an idea be copyrighted?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/top-20-filmmaking-youtube-channels\" rel=\"noopener\">The best filmmakers on YouTube</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/the-best-cameras-for-youtube\" rel=\"noopener\">The best cameras for YouTube</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Clearance procedures – E&amp;O</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/109689/distributor-s-errors-and-omissions-e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">Distributor's E&amp;O insurance</a></li>\n<li>YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbih45AJnVlE-_S7oNUpo0qzl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Dave Stern</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Based in the heart of Toronto’s financial district, Blaney McMurtry LLP is one of Canada's premier law firms. </span><a href=\"https://www.blaney.com/\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">https://www.blaney.com/</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. 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Get a free <a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/\" rel=\" noopener\">wedding insurance quote</a> (Canada) in 3 minutes.</p>\n<div data-widget-type=\"cell\" data-x=\"0\" data-w=\"7\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"rich_text\" data-x=\"0\" data-w=\"9\">\n<p><span><em><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Are you in the US</span>?</span> <a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\" rel=\"noopener\">Wedding insurance in the US</a> can be arranged quickly through our online program.&nbsp;</em></span></p>\n</div>\n</div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that provides wedding insurance for a low cost. 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The wedding insurance policy will provide the wedding couple with a lawyer to defend the resulting lawsuits from friends and relatives and the policy will also pay for the judgement amounts and will pay for the food and destroyed catering tables.</p>\n<h2 class=\"speakabletext\" style=\"font-size: 36px;\">How Much Does Wedding Insurance Cost?</h2>\n<p class=\"speakabletext\">A basic <a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">one-day wedding insurance policy</a> (Canada) that covers: attire, presents, deposits and venue liability usually costs anywhere between $115 and $350 CAD, depending on the amount of coverage you want. <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">Pricing subject to change.</span></p>\n<p></p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Are you in the US</span>?</span> <a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\" rel=\"noopener\">Wedding insurance in the US</a> can be arranged quickly through our online program.&nbsp;</em></p>\n<h3>Do You Really Need <a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Wedding Insurance</a>?</h3>\n<p>If you cannot afford the costs associated with a lawsuit then it is smart to transfer the risks of your wedding to an insurance policy. The cost of <a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">one-day event insurance for a wedding</a> is usually 1% or less than the cost of your wedding budget. Often the venue will not allow you access until you prove you have short term venue liability. The venue may also want to see evidence of venue alcohol liability.</p>\n<h3>When Should You Get Wedding Insurance?</h3>\n<p>As soon as you start your wedding checklist. Let's say you put a deposit on your wedding venue months in advance of your wedding date and then it is damaged in a windstorm a month before the big day. With online wedding insurance, you'll receive your deposit back.</p>\n<h3>What Does Wedding Insurance Cover?</h3>\n<p>Check our online site to learn all the ways you will be protected.</p>\n<h3>Wedding Insurance Doesn't Cover...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A change of heart.</li>\n<li>Unused alcohol</li>\n<li>Photos or video or food that was not as good as you were expecting</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Affordable event insurance is available for your wedding online with no need to talk to an insurance broker. Get a free <a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/\" rel=\" noopener\">wedding insurance quote</a> (Canada) in 3 minutes.</p>\n<div data-widget-type=\"cell\" data-x=\"0\" data-w=\"7\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"rich_text\" data-x=\"0\" data-w=\"9\">\n<p><span><em><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Are you in the US</span>?</span> <a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\" rel=\"noopener\">Wedding insurance in the US</a> can be arranged quickly through our online program.&nbsp;</em></span></p>\n</div>\n</div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that provides wedding insurance for a low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row ensures that wedding insurance client receives the money they are owed per the policy.</em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\">&nbsp;</p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 12px;\">RELATED LINKS:</h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/wedding-insurance-101\" rel=\" noopener\">Wedding Insurance 101 &amp; How to Protect Your Wedding Investments</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Wedding Insurance: what is it?</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/articles/wedding-insurance-usa-wedding-liability-insurance-united-states\" rel=\"noopener\">Wedding Insurance USA | Wedding Liability Insurance United States</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/en-us/wedding-insurance-usa\" rel=\"noopener\">Wedding Insurance United States Buy Online</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/event-liability-blog/4-reasons-to-buy-online-insurance-for-weddings-from-front-row?hsLang=fr-ca\" rel=\" noopener\">4 Reasons to Buy Online Insurance for Weddings</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/event-liability-blog/wedding-insurance-cost-less-than-you-think-if-you-buy-online?hsLang=fr-ca\" rel=\" noopener\">Wedding Insurance Cost: Less than You Think</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/event-liability-blog/are-you-renting-out-your-church-synagogue-mosque-or-other-place-of-worship-heres-what-you-need-to-know?hsLang=fr-ca\" rel=\" noopener\">Renting out your church, mosque or other place of worship?</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/event-liability-blog/have-the-backyard-wedding-of-your-dreams-just-dont-forget-to-insure-it?hsLang=fr-ca\" rel=\" noopener\">Keep your Backyard Wedding on a Budget</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/event-liability-blog/planning-a-wedding-at-home-will-your-homeowners-policy-cover-you?hsLang=fr-ca\" rel=\" noopener\">Planning a Wedding at Home?</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/articles/planning-a-bridal-shower-you-should-consider-insuring-it\" rel=\"noopener\">Planning a Bridal Shower?</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/articles/planning-a-baby-shower-you-should-consider-insuring-it\" rel=\"noopener\">Baby Shower Insurance</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/articles/host-liquor-liability-insurance-consider-it-for-your-wedding\" rel=\" noopener\">Host Liquor Liability Insurance</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/articles/how-to-prevent-wedding-crashers\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Prevent Wedding Crashers</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/articles/benefits-of-hiring-a-wedding-planner\" rel=\"noopener\">Benefits of Hiring a Wedding Planner</a></p>","postBodyRss":"<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\">\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\"><iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-hJ2nPhusc?si=PxGWmuDGXHdQtUy-&amp;rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n<h2 class=\"speakabletext\"><br>What is Wedding Insurance?</h2>\n<p class=\"speakabletext\"><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Special event wedding insurance</a> (Canada) protects a couple if they are sued as a result of a mishap at their wedding that injures a guest.</p>\n<!--more-->\n<h2 class=\"speakabletext\">Why Get Wedding Insurance?</h2>\n<p>Yikes:</p>\n<p>Right before walking down the aisle, the marquee tent is buffeted by wind and comes loose from its moorings and injures guests and destroys the buffet. The wedding insurance policy will provide the wedding couple with a lawyer to defend the resulting lawsuits from friends and relatives and the policy will also pay for the judgement amounts and will pay for the food and destroyed catering tables.</p>\n<h2 class=\"speakabletext\" style=\"font-size: 36px;\">How Much Does Wedding Insurance Cost?</h2>\n<p class=\"speakabletext\">A basic <a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">one-day wedding insurance policy</a> (Canada) that covers: attire, presents, deposits and venue liability usually costs anywhere between $115 and $350 CAD, depending on the amount of coverage you want. <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">Pricing subject to change.</span></p>\n<p></p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Are you in the US</span>?</span> <a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\" rel=\"noopener\">Wedding insurance in the US</a> can be arranged quickly through our online program.&nbsp;</em></p>\n<h3>Do You Really Need <a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Wedding Insurance</a>?</h3>\n<p>If you cannot afford the costs associated with a lawsuit then it is smart to transfer the risks of your wedding to an insurance policy. The cost of <a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">one-day event insurance for a wedding</a> is usually 1% or less than the cost of your wedding budget. Often the venue will not allow you access until you prove you have short term venue liability. The venue may also want to see evidence of venue alcohol liability.</p>\n<h3>When Should You Get Wedding Insurance?</h3>\n<p>As soon as you start your wedding checklist. Let's say you put a deposit on your wedding venue months in advance of your wedding date and then it is damaged in a windstorm a month before the big day. With online wedding insurance, you'll receive your deposit back.</p>\n<h3>What Does Wedding Insurance Cover?</h3>\n<p>Check our online site to learn all the ways you will be protected.</p>\n<h3>Wedding Insurance Doesn't Cover...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A change of heart.</li>\n<li>Unused alcohol</li>\n<li>Photos or video or food that was not as good as you were expecting</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Affordable event insurance is available for your wedding online with no need to talk to an insurance broker. Get a free <a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/\" rel=\" noopener\">wedding insurance quote</a> (Canada) in 3 minutes.</p>\n<div data-widget-type=\"cell\" data-x=\"0\" data-w=\"7\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"rich_text\" data-x=\"0\" data-w=\"9\">\n<p><span><em><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Are you in the US</span>?</span> <a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\" rel=\"noopener\">Wedding insurance in the US</a> can be arranged quickly through our online program.&nbsp;</em></span></p>\n</div>\n</div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that provides wedding insurance for a low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row ensures that wedding insurance client receives the money they are owed per the policy.</em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\">&nbsp;</p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 12px;\">RELATED LINKS:</h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/wedding-insurance-101\" rel=\" noopener\">Wedding Insurance 101 &amp; How to Protect Your Wedding Investments</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Wedding Insurance: what is it?</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/articles/wedding-insurance-usa-wedding-liability-insurance-united-states\" rel=\"noopener\">Wedding Insurance USA | Wedding Liability Insurance United States</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/en-us/wedding-insurance-usa\" rel=\"noopener\">Wedding Insurance United States Buy Online</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/event-liability-blog/4-reasons-to-buy-online-insurance-for-weddings-from-front-row?hsLang=fr-ca\" rel=\" noopener\">4 Reasons to Buy Online Insurance for Weddings</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/event-liability-blog/wedding-insurance-cost-less-than-you-think-if-you-buy-online?hsLang=fr-ca\" rel=\" noopener\">Wedding Insurance Cost: Less than You Think</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/event-liability-blog/are-you-renting-out-your-church-synagogue-mosque-or-other-place-of-worship-heres-what-you-need-to-know?hsLang=fr-ca\" rel=\" noopener\">Renting out your church, mosque or other place of worship?</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/event-liability-blog/have-the-backyard-wedding-of-your-dreams-just-dont-forget-to-insure-it?hsLang=fr-ca\" rel=\" noopener\">Keep your Backyard Wedding on a Budget</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/event-liability-blog/planning-a-wedding-at-home-will-your-homeowners-policy-cover-you?hsLang=fr-ca\" rel=\" noopener\">Planning a Wedding at Home?</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/articles/planning-a-bridal-shower-you-should-consider-insuring-it\" rel=\"noopener\">Planning a Bridal Shower?</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/articles/planning-a-baby-shower-you-should-consider-insuring-it\" rel=\"noopener\">Baby Shower Insurance</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/articles/host-liquor-liability-insurance-consider-it-for-your-wedding\" rel=\" noopener\">Host Liquor Liability Insurance</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/articles/how-to-prevent-wedding-crashers\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Prevent Wedding Crashers</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/articles/benefits-of-hiring-a-wedding-planner\" rel=\"noopener\">Benefits of Hiring a Wedding Planner</a></p>","postEmailContent":"<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\"> \n <div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\">\n <iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-hJ2nPhusc?si=PxGWmuDGXHdQtUy-&amp;rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe>\n </div> \n</div> \n<h2 class=\"speakabletext\"><br>What is Wedding Insurance?</h2> \n<p class=\"speakabletext\"><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Special event wedding insurance</a> (Canada) protects a couple if they are sued as a result of a mishap at their wedding that injures a guest.</p>","postFeaturedImageIfEnabled":"https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/61352/Rings,%20blog%20post.jpg","postListContent":"<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\">\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\"><iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-hJ2nPhusc?si=PxGWmuDGXHdQtUy-&amp;rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n<h2 class=\"speakabletext\"><br>What is Wedding Insurance?</h2>\n<p class=\"speakabletext\"><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Special event wedding insurance</a> (Canada) protects a couple if they are sued as a result of a mishap at their wedding that injures a guest.</p>\n<!--more-->\n<h2 class=\"speakabletext\">Why Get Wedding Insurance?</h2>\n<p>Yikes:</p>\n<p>Right before walking down the aisle, the marquee tent is buffeted by wind and comes loose from its moorings and injures guests and destroys the buffet. The wedding insurance policy will provide the wedding couple with a lawyer to defend the resulting lawsuits from friends and relatives and the policy will also pay for the judgement amounts and will pay for the food and destroyed catering tables.</p>\n<h2 class=\"speakabletext\" style=\"font-size: 36px;\">How Much Does Wedding Insurance Cost?</h2>\n<p class=\"speakabletext\">A basic <a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">one-day wedding insurance policy</a> (Canada) that covers: attire, presents, deposits and venue liability usually costs anywhere between $115 and $350 CAD, depending on the amount of coverage you want. <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">Pricing subject to change.</span></p>\n<p></p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Are you in the US</span>?</span> <a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\" rel=\"noopener\">Wedding insurance in the US</a> can be arranged quickly through our online program.&nbsp;</em></p>\n<h3>Do You Really Need <a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">Wedding Insurance</a>?</h3>\n<p>If you cannot afford the costs associated with a lawsuit then it is smart to transfer the risks of your wedding to an insurance policy. The cost of <a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/\" rel=\"noopener\">one-day event insurance for a wedding</a> is usually 1% or less than the cost of your wedding budget. Often the venue will not allow you access until you prove you have short term venue liability. The venue may also want to see evidence of venue alcohol liability.</p>\n<h3>When Should You Get Wedding Insurance?</h3>\n<p>As soon as you start your wedding checklist. Let's say you put a deposit on your wedding venue months in advance of your wedding date and then it is damaged in a windstorm a month before the big day. With online wedding insurance, you'll receive your deposit back.</p>\n<h3>What Does Wedding Insurance Cover?</h3>\n<p>Check our online site to learn all the ways you will be protected.</p>\n<h3>Wedding Insurance Doesn't Cover...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A change of heart.</li>\n<li>Unused alcohol</li>\n<li>Photos or video or food that was not as good as you were expecting</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Affordable event insurance is available for your wedding online with no need to talk to an insurance broker. Get a free <a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/\" rel=\" noopener\">wedding insurance quote</a> (Canada) in 3 minutes.</p>\n<div data-widget-type=\"cell\" data-x=\"0\" data-w=\"7\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"rich_text\" data-x=\"0\" data-w=\"9\">\n<p><span><em><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Are you in the US</span>?</span> <a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\" rel=\"noopener\">Wedding insurance in the US</a> can be arranged quickly through our online program.&nbsp;</em></span></p>\n</div>\n</div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that provides wedding insurance for a low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row ensures that wedding insurance client receives the money they are owed per the policy.</em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\">&nbsp;</p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 12px;\">RELATED LINKS:</h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/wedding-insurance-101\" rel=\" noopener\">Wedding Insurance 101 &amp; How to Protect Your Wedding Investments</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Wedding Insurance: what is it?</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/articles/wedding-insurance-usa-wedding-liability-insurance-united-states\" rel=\"noopener\">Wedding Insurance USA | Wedding Liability Insurance United States</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/en-us/wedding-insurance-usa\" rel=\"noopener\">Wedding Insurance United States Buy Online</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/event-liability-blog/4-reasons-to-buy-online-insurance-for-weddings-from-front-row?hsLang=fr-ca\" rel=\" noopener\">4 Reasons to Buy Online Insurance for Weddings</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/event-liability-blog/wedding-insurance-cost-less-than-you-think-if-you-buy-online?hsLang=fr-ca\" rel=\" noopener\">Wedding Insurance Cost: Less than You Think</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/event-liability-blog/are-you-renting-out-your-church-synagogue-mosque-or-other-place-of-worship-heres-what-you-need-to-know?hsLang=fr-ca\" rel=\" noopener\">Renting out your church, mosque or other place of worship?</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/event-liability-blog/have-the-backyard-wedding-of-your-dreams-just-dont-forget-to-insure-it?hsLang=fr-ca\" rel=\" noopener\">Keep your Backyard Wedding on a Budget</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/event-liability-blog/planning-a-wedding-at-home-will-your-homeowners-policy-cover-you?hsLang=fr-ca\" rel=\" noopener\">Planning a Wedding at Home?</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/articles/planning-a-bridal-shower-you-should-consider-insuring-it\" rel=\"noopener\">Planning a Bridal Shower?</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/articles/planning-a-baby-shower-you-should-consider-insuring-it\" rel=\"noopener\">Baby Shower Insurance</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/articles/host-liquor-liability-insurance-consider-it-for-your-wedding\" rel=\" noopener\">Host Liquor Liability Insurance</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/articles/how-to-prevent-wedding-crashers\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Prevent Wedding Crashers</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/articles/benefits-of-hiring-a-wedding-planner\" rel=\"noopener\">Benefits of Hiring a Wedding Planner</a></p>","postListSummaryFeaturedImage":"","postRssContent":"<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; 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It also covers lost rings, presents, gowns but does not cover the missing best man.</p>\n<h2 class=\"speakabletext\">Why Get Wedding Insurance?</h2>\n<p>Yikes:</p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"speakabletext\">Alex and Robin spend months planning their summer wedding on a relative's farm. On their big day, a forest fire blocked access to the farm. With the right wedding insurance policy, the couple can postpone their wedding and receive the money they lost (less the deductible)—including money for the invitations, wedding cake, food, rented dresses and suits and non-refundable deposits for the band, flowers and other suppliers.</li>\n<li>The ring is stolen from the truck of the best man’s car. Special event wedding insurance will pay for a replacement.</li>\n<li>Right before walking down the aisle, the marquee tent is buffeted by wind and comes loose from its moorings and injures guests and destroys the buffet. The wedding insurance policy will provide the wedding couple with a lawyer to defend the resulting lawsuits from friends and relatives and the policy will also pay for the judgement amounts and will pay for the food and destroyed catering tables.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2 class=\"speakabletext\">How Much Does Wedding Insurance Cost?</h2>\n<p class=\"speakabletext\">A basic one day wedding insurance policy that covers: attire, presents, deposits and venue liability usually costs anywhere between $105 and $350 CAD, depending on the amount of coverage you want. Pricing subject to change.</p>\n<p></p>\n<h3>Do You Really Need Wedding Insurance?</h3>\n<p>If you cannot afford the costs associated with a lawsuit then it is smart to transfer the risks of your wedding to an insurance policy. The cost of one day event insurance for a wedding is usually 1% or less than the cost of your wedding budget. Often the venue will not allow you access until you prove you have short term venue liability. The venue may also want to see evidence of venue alcohol liability.</p>\n<h3>When Should You Get Wedding Insurance?</h3>\n<p>As soon as you start your wedding checklist. Let's say you put a deposit on your wedding venue months in advance of your wedding date and then it is damaged in a windstorm a month before the big day. With online wedding insurance, you'll receive your deposit back.</p>\n<h3>What Does Wedding Insurance Cover?</h3>\n<p>Check our online site to learn all the ways you will be protected.</p>\n<h3>Wedding Insurance Doesn't Cover...</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A change of heart.</li>\n<li>Unused alcohol</li>\n<li>Photos or video or food that was not as good as you were expecting</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Cheap event insurance is available for your wedding online with no need to talk to an insurance broker. Get a free <a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/\" rel=\" noopener\">wedding insurance quote</a> in 3 minutes.</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><em>About: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that provides wedding insurance for the lowest possible cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row ensures that business rental insurance client receives the money they are owed per the office insurance policy, as quickly as possible. Front Row has offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal and Halifax.</em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\">&nbsp;</p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 12px;\">RELATED LINKS:</h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/wedding-insurance-101\" rel=\" noopener\">Wedding Insurance 101 &amp; How to Protect Your Wedding Investments</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Wedding Insurance: what is it?</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/event-liability-blog/4-reasons-to-buy-online-insurance-for-weddings-from-front-row?hsLang=fr-ca\" rel=\" noopener\">4 Reasons to Buy Online Insurance for Weddings</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/event-liability-blog/wedding-insurance-cost-less-than-you-think-if-you-buy-online?hsLang=fr-ca\" rel=\" noopener\">Wedding Insurance Cost: Less than You Think</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/event-liability-blog/are-you-renting-out-your-church-synagogue-mosque-or-other-place-of-worship-heres-what-you-need-to-know?hsLang=fr-ca\" rel=\" noopener\">Renting out your church, mosque or other place of worship?</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/event-liability-blog/have-the-backyard-wedding-of-your-dreams-just-dont-forget-to-insure-it?hsLang=fr-ca\" rel=\" noopener\">Keep your Backyard Wedding on a Budget</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/event-liability-blog/planning-a-wedding-at-home-will-your-homeowners-policy-cover-you?hsLang=fr-ca\" rel=\" noopener\">Planning a Wedding at Home?</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/event-liability-blog/wedding-ring-insurance-now-available-online-in-5-minutes?hsLang=fr-ca\" rel=\" noopener\">Wedding Ring Insurance</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/event-liability-blog/disaster-on-your-wedding-day-its-more-common-than-you-think?hsLang=fr-ca\" rel=\" noopener\">Disaster on Your Wedding Day?</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/articles/planning-a-bridal-shower-you-should-consider-insuring-it?hsLang=fr-ca\" rel=\" noopener\">Planning a Bridal Shower?</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/articles/planning-a-baby-shower-you-should-consider-insuring-it?hsLang=fr-ca\" rel=\" noopener\">Baby Shower Insurance</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/articles/host-liquor-liability-insurance-consider-it-for-your-wedding\" rel=\" noopener\">Host Liquor Liability Insurance</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/articles/how-to-prevent-wedding-gift-theft?hsLang=fr-ca\" rel=\" noopener\">How to Prevent Wedding Gift Theft</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/articles/6-tips-to-protect-your-wedding-flowers?hsLang=fr-ca\" rel=\" noopener\">6 Tips to Protect Wedding Flowers</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/articles/how-to-protect-your-wedding-dress?hsLang=fr-ca\" rel=\" noopener\">How to Protect Your Wedding Dress</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/articles/how-to-protect-your-wedding-cake?hsLang=fr-ca\" rel=\" noopener\">How to Protect Your Wedding Cake</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/articles/how-to-prevent-wedding-crashers?hsLang=fr-ca\" rel=\" noopener\">How to Prevent Wedding Crashers</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"/articles/benefits-of-hiring-a-wedding-planner?hsLang=fr-ca\" rel=\" noopener\">Benefits of Hiring a Wedding Planner</a></p>"},"deleted_at":1614376820252,"id":"post_body","label":"Blog Content","name":"post_body","type":"rich_text"}}},{"ab":false,"abStatus":null,"abTestId":null,"abVariation":false,"abVariationAutomated":false,"absoluteUrl":"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/the-top-wedding-websites","afterPostBody":null,"aifeatures":null,"allowedSlugConflict":false,"analytics":null,"analyticsPageId":"156674767749","analyticsPageType":"blog-post","approvalStatus":null,"archived":false,"archivedAt":0,"archivedInDashboard":false,"areCommentsAllowed":true,"attachedStylesheets":[],"audienceAccess":"PUBLIC","author":null,"authorName":null,"authorUsername":null,"blogAuthor":{"avatar":"","bio":"Grant Patten - 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Let’s do a “resource round-up” of some of the best wedding websites and magazines available online. These websites/magazines are all based in the US or Canada.</p>\n<!--more-->\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#knot\" rel=\"noopener\">The Knot/WeddingWire</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#todays\" rel=\"noopener\">Today’s Bride</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#wedluxe\" rel=\"noopener\">WedLuxe</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#bells\" rel=\"noopener\">Weddingbells</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#zola\" rel=\"noopener\">Zola</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#brides\" rel=\"noopener\">Brides</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#martha\" rel=\"noopener\">Martha Stewart Weddings</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#joy\" rel=\"noopener\">Joy</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#junebug\" rel=\"noopener\">Junebug Weddings</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#chicks\" rel=\"noopener\">Wedding Chicks</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#off\" rel=\"noopener\">Offbeat Wed</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#practical\" rel=\"noopener\">A Practical Wedding</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#ful\" rel=\"noopener\">WeddingFul</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#inspired\" rel=\"noopener\">Inspired Bride</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#duo\" rel=\"noopener\">The Wedding Duo</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#cake\" rel=\"noopener\">Carats &amp; Cake</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#getting\" rel=\"noopener\">Woman Getting Married</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#mint\" rel=\"noopener\">Minted Weddings</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#riley\" rel=\"noopener\">Riley &amp; Grey</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">Front Row’s wedding insurance portal</a></li>\n</ol>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"knot\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">The Knot/WeddingWire</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://www.weddingwire.com/\">https://www.weddingwire.com/</a><br>URL: <a href=\"https://www.theknot.com/\">https://www.theknot.com/</a></p>\n<p>The Knot Worldwide/WeddingWire, Inc, is a global technology company that provides content, tools, products and services for couples who are planning weddings.</p>\n<a id=\"todays\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Today’s Bride</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://todaysbride.ca/\">https://todaysbride.ca/</a></p>\n<p>Today's Bride is Canada's largest bridal magazine, offering tips &amp; tricks to help plan your dream day. They’re always looking for real weddings to feature.</p>\n<a id=\"wedluxe\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">WedLuxe</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://wedluxe.com/\">https://wedluxe.com/</a></p>\n<p>Featuring luxury wedding inspiration from styled shoots to real weddings. Luxury wedding vendors from around the world are showcased.</p>\n<a id=\"bells\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Weddingbells</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://weddingbells.ca/\">https://weddingbells.ca/</a></p>\n<p>The ultimate Canadian resource for all aspects of wedding planning.</p>\n<a id=\"zola\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Zola</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zola_(company)\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zola_(company)</a></p>\n<p>Zola is an online wedding registry, wedding planner, and retailer. It is an e-commerce company that allows couples to register for gifts, experiences, and cash funds as well as add gifts from other stores.</p>\n<a id=\"brides\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Brides</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://www.brides.com/\">https://www.brides.com/</a></p>\n<p>The Brides editorial team has experienced every aspect of the wedding first hand, from being shower planners and party goers to wedding attendees for family and friends.</p>\n<a id=\"martha\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Martha Stewart Weddings</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha_Stewart_Weddings\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha_Stewart_Weddings</a></p>\n<p>Martha Stewart Weddings is an online weddings magazine published by Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. Martha Stewart Weddings was launched as an annual publication in 1994.</p>\n<a id=\"joy\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Joy</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://withjoy.com/\">https://withjoy.com</a></p>\n<p>Design a personalized website, create an all-in-one registry, and experience wedding planning the way it should be.</p>\n<a id=\"junebug\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Junebug Weddings</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://junebugweddings.com/\">https://junebugweddings.com/</a></p>\n<p>Junebug Weddings is the essential guide to planning a stylish wedding. Find the best photographers, planners, venues, and wedding professionals worldwide.</p>\n<a id=\"chicks\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Wedding Chicks</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://www.weddingchicks.com/\">https://www.weddingchicks.com/</a></p>\n<p>Wedding inspiration for all + everything you need to plan and more.</p>\n<a id=\"off\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Offbeat Wed</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://offbeatwed.com/\">https://offbeatwed.com/</a></p>\n<p>Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride) has been supporting folks planning non-traditional weddings since the dawn of the internet.</p>\n<a id=\"practical\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">A Practical Wedding</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://apracticalwedding.com/\">https://apracticalwedding.com/</a></p>\n<p>Started by the newly engaged Meg Keene in 2008, A Practical Wedding was founded with a mission to make the wedding industry a more feminist and diverse place.</p>\n<a id=\"ful\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">WeddingFul</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://weddingful.com/\">https://weddingful.com/</a></p>\n<p>Roxy Smith owns the award-winning Wedding Travel group, which focuses on full-service romance travel all over the world. Roxy has also made planning and booking software for the wedding business at Weddingful.</p>\n<a id=\"inspired\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Inspired Bride</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://www.inspiredbride.net/\">https://www.inspiredbride.net/</a></p>\n<p>Inspired Bride is where wedding inspiration comes alive. Explore unique ideas and trends for brides, curated by an authentically alternative bridal magazine.</p>\n<a id=\"duo\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">The Wedding Duo</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://theweddingduo.co/\">https://theweddingduo.co/</a></p>\n<p>With over 15 years in the wedding industry, The Wedding Duo knows what it takes to plan a wedding that both you and your guests will be gushing about for years.</p>\n<a id=\"cake\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Carats &amp; Cake</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://caratsandcake.com/\">https://caratsandcake.com/</a></p>\n<p>Founded in 2013, Carats &amp; Cake is a trusted platform connecting its highly-engaged community of over 100M people with top wedding properties and world-renowned industry professionals.</p>\n<a id=\"getting\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Woman Getting Married</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://www.womangettingmarried.com/\">https://www.womangettingmarried.com/</a></p>\n<p>The best wedding venues and how much a wedding costs. Plus: unique wedding ideas, wedding decorations, wedding invitations, and wedding dresses.</p>\n<a id=\"mint\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Minted Weddings</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://www.minted.com/wedding\">https://www.minted.com/wedding</a></p>\n<p>Plan the wedding of your dreams with wedding essentials from Minted. From save the dates to invitations, to day-of essentials, Minted has everything you need to plan a wedding.</p>\n<a id=\"riley\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Riley &amp; Grey</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://www.rileygrey.com/\">https://www.rileygrey.com/</a></p>\n<p>Easy and elevated with none of the heavy-lifting, Riley &amp; Grey’s tools help you breeze through your wedding planning and focus on the important things.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"insurance\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>How to Buy Wedding Liability Insurance (US &amp; Canada)</h2>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/\">Front Row’s wedding insurance policy</a>, coverage includes up to $5,000,000 in General Liability Coverage and additional insured certificates for your venue/vendors can be added at no additional cost. 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Let’s do a “resource round-up” of some of the best wedding websites and magazines available online. These websites/magazines are all based in the US or Canada.</p>\n<!--more-->\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#knot\" rel=\"noopener\">The Knot/WeddingWire</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#todays\" rel=\"noopener\">Today’s Bride</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#wedluxe\" rel=\"noopener\">WedLuxe</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#bells\" rel=\"noopener\">Weddingbells</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#zola\" rel=\"noopener\">Zola</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#brides\" rel=\"noopener\">Brides</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#martha\" rel=\"noopener\">Martha Stewart Weddings</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#joy\" rel=\"noopener\">Joy</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#junebug\" rel=\"noopener\">Junebug Weddings</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#chicks\" rel=\"noopener\">Wedding Chicks</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#off\" rel=\"noopener\">Offbeat Wed</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#practical\" rel=\"noopener\">A Practical Wedding</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#ful\" rel=\"noopener\">WeddingFul</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#inspired\" rel=\"noopener\">Inspired Bride</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#duo\" rel=\"noopener\">The Wedding Duo</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#cake\" rel=\"noopener\">Carats &amp; Cake</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#getting\" rel=\"noopener\">Woman Getting Married</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#mint\" rel=\"noopener\">Minted Weddings</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#riley\" rel=\"noopener\">Riley &amp; Grey</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">Front Row’s wedding insurance portal</a></li>\n</ol>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"knot\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">The Knot/WeddingWire</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://www.weddingwire.com/\">https://www.weddingwire.com/</a><br>URL: <a href=\"https://www.theknot.com/\">https://www.theknot.com/</a></p>\n<p>The Knot Worldwide/WeddingWire, Inc, is a global technology company that provides content, tools, products and services for couples who are planning weddings.</p>\n<a id=\"todays\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Today’s Bride</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://todaysbride.ca/\">https://todaysbride.ca/</a></p>\n<p>Today's Bride is Canada's largest bridal magazine, offering tips &amp; tricks to help plan your dream day. They’re always looking for real weddings to feature.</p>\n<a id=\"wedluxe\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">WedLuxe</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://wedluxe.com/\">https://wedluxe.com/</a></p>\n<p>Featuring luxury wedding inspiration from styled shoots to real weddings. Luxury wedding vendors from around the world are showcased.</p>\n<a id=\"bells\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Weddingbells</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://weddingbells.ca/\">https://weddingbells.ca/</a></p>\n<p>The ultimate Canadian resource for all aspects of wedding planning.</p>\n<a id=\"zola\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Zola</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zola_(company)\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zola_(company)</a></p>\n<p>Zola is an online wedding registry, wedding planner, and retailer. It is an e-commerce company that allows couples to register for gifts, experiences, and cash funds as well as add gifts from other stores.</p>\n<a id=\"brides\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Brides</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://www.brides.com/\">https://www.brides.com/</a></p>\n<p>The Brides editorial team has experienced every aspect of the wedding first hand, from being shower planners and party goers to wedding attendees for family and friends.</p>\n<a id=\"martha\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Martha Stewart Weddings</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha_Stewart_Weddings\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha_Stewart_Weddings</a></p>\n<p>Martha Stewart Weddings is an online weddings magazine published by Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. Martha Stewart Weddings was launched as an annual publication in 1994.</p>\n<a id=\"joy\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Joy</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://withjoy.com/\">https://withjoy.com</a></p>\n<p>Design a personalized website, create an all-in-one registry, and experience wedding planning the way it should be.</p>\n<a id=\"junebug\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Junebug Weddings</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://junebugweddings.com/\">https://junebugweddings.com/</a></p>\n<p>Junebug Weddings is the essential guide to planning a stylish wedding. Find the best photographers, planners, venues, and wedding professionals worldwide.</p>\n<a id=\"chicks\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Wedding Chicks</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://www.weddingchicks.com/\">https://www.weddingchicks.com/</a></p>\n<p>Wedding inspiration for all + everything you need to plan and more.</p>\n<a id=\"off\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Offbeat Wed</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://offbeatwed.com/\">https://offbeatwed.com/</a></p>\n<p>Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride) has been supporting folks planning non-traditional weddings since the dawn of the internet.</p>\n<a id=\"practical\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">A Practical Wedding</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://apracticalwedding.com/\">https://apracticalwedding.com/</a></p>\n<p>Started by the newly engaged Meg Keene in 2008, A Practical Wedding was founded with a mission to make the wedding industry a more feminist and diverse place.</p>\n<a id=\"ful\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">WeddingFul</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://weddingful.com/\">https://weddingful.com/</a></p>\n<p>Roxy Smith owns the award-winning Wedding Travel group, which focuses on full-service romance travel all over the world. Roxy has also made planning and booking software for the wedding business at Weddingful.</p>\n<a id=\"inspired\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Inspired Bride</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://www.inspiredbride.net/\">https://www.inspiredbride.net/</a></p>\n<p>Inspired Bride is where wedding inspiration comes alive. Explore unique ideas and trends for brides, curated by an authentically alternative bridal magazine.</p>\n<a id=\"duo\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">The Wedding Duo</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://theweddingduo.co/\">https://theweddingduo.co/</a></p>\n<p>With over 15 years in the wedding industry, The Wedding Duo knows what it takes to plan a wedding that both you and your guests will be gushing about for years.</p>\n<a id=\"cake\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Carats &amp; Cake</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://caratsandcake.com/\">https://caratsandcake.com/</a></p>\n<p>Founded in 2013, Carats &amp; Cake is a trusted platform connecting its highly-engaged community of over 100M people with top wedding properties and world-renowned industry professionals.</p>\n<a id=\"getting\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Woman Getting Married</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://www.womangettingmarried.com/\">https://www.womangettingmarried.com/</a></p>\n<p>The best wedding venues and how much a wedding costs. Plus: unique wedding ideas, wedding decorations, wedding invitations, and wedding dresses.</p>\n<a id=\"mint\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Minted Weddings</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://www.minted.com/wedding\">https://www.minted.com/wedding</a></p>\n<p>Plan the wedding of your dreams with wedding essentials from Minted. From save the dates to invitations, to day-of essentials, Minted has everything you need to plan a wedding.</p>\n<a id=\"riley\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Riley &amp; Grey</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://www.rileygrey.com/\">https://www.rileygrey.com/</a></p>\n<p>Easy and elevated with none of the heavy-lifting, Riley &amp; Grey’s tools help you breeze through your wedding planning and focus on the important things.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"insurance\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>How to Buy Wedding Liability Insurance (US &amp; Canada)</h2>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/\">Front Row’s wedding insurance policy</a>, coverage includes up to $5,000,000 in General Liability Coverage and additional insured certificates for your venue/vendors can be added at no additional cost. Get a quote and buy online here: <a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/\">https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/</a></p>\n<h3>Related Links:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>eBook</strong>: <a href=\"/en/wedding-insurance-101\" rel=\"noopener\">Wedding Insurance 101</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/what-is-wedding-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">Wedding insurance&nbsp;: what is it?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/benefits-of-hiring-a-wedding-planner\" rel=\"noopener\">Wedding planners</a></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Google web story</span>: <a href=\"https://stories.frontrowinsurance.com/the-top-20-wedding-websites/\" rel=\"noopener\">The top 20 wedding websites</a></li>\n</ul>","postBodyRss":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 12px;\"><em>Image: Shutterstock</em></p>\n<p>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 based in the US or Canada.</p>\n<!--more-->\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#knot\" rel=\"noopener\">The Knot/WeddingWire</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#todays\" rel=\"noopener\">Today’s Bride</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#wedluxe\" rel=\"noopener\">WedLuxe</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#bells\" rel=\"noopener\">Weddingbells</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#zola\" rel=\"noopener\">Zola</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#brides\" rel=\"noopener\">Brides</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#martha\" rel=\"noopener\">Martha Stewart Weddings</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#joy\" rel=\"noopener\">Joy</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#junebug\" rel=\"noopener\">Junebug Weddings</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#chicks\" rel=\"noopener\">Wedding Chicks</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#off\" rel=\"noopener\">Offbeat Wed</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#practical\" rel=\"noopener\">A Practical Wedding</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#ful\" rel=\"noopener\">WeddingFul</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#inspired\" rel=\"noopener\">Inspired Bride</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#duo\" rel=\"noopener\">The Wedding Duo</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#cake\" rel=\"noopener\">Carats &amp; Cake</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#getting\" rel=\"noopener\">Woman Getting Married</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#mint\" rel=\"noopener\">Minted Weddings</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#riley\" rel=\"noopener\">Riley &amp; Grey</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">Front Row’s wedding insurance portal</a></li>\n</ol>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"knot\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">The Knot/WeddingWire</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://www.weddingwire.com/\">https://www.weddingwire.com/</a><br>URL: <a href=\"https://www.theknot.com/\">https://www.theknot.com/</a></p>\n<p>The Knot Worldwide/WeddingWire, Inc, is a global technology company that provides content, tools, products and services for couples who are planning weddings.</p>\n<a id=\"todays\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Today’s Bride</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://todaysbride.ca/\">https://todaysbride.ca/</a></p>\n<p>Today's Bride is Canada's largest bridal magazine, offering tips &amp; tricks to help plan your dream day. They’re always looking for real weddings to feature.</p>\n<a id=\"wedluxe\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">WedLuxe</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://wedluxe.com/\">https://wedluxe.com/</a></p>\n<p>Featuring luxury wedding inspiration from styled shoots to real weddings. Luxury wedding vendors from around the world are showcased.</p>\n<a id=\"bells\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Weddingbells</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://weddingbells.ca/\">https://weddingbells.ca/</a></p>\n<p>The ultimate Canadian resource for all aspects of wedding planning.</p>\n<a id=\"zola\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Zola</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zola_(company)\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zola_(company)</a></p>\n<p>Zola is an online wedding registry, wedding planner, and retailer. It is an e-commerce company that allows couples to register for gifts, experiences, and cash funds as well as add gifts from other stores.</p>\n<a id=\"brides\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Brides</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://www.brides.com/\">https://www.brides.com/</a></p>\n<p>The Brides editorial team has experienced every aspect of the wedding first hand, from being shower planners and party goers to wedding attendees for family and friends.</p>\n<a id=\"martha\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Martha Stewart Weddings</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha_Stewart_Weddings\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha_Stewart_Weddings</a></p>\n<p>Martha Stewart Weddings is an online weddings magazine published by Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. Martha Stewart Weddings was launched as an annual publication in 1994.</p>\n<a id=\"joy\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Joy</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://withjoy.com/\">https://withjoy.com</a></p>\n<p>Design a personalized website, create an all-in-one registry, and experience wedding planning the way it should be.</p>\n<a id=\"junebug\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Junebug Weddings</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://junebugweddings.com/\">https://junebugweddings.com/</a></p>\n<p>Junebug Weddings is the essential guide to planning a stylish wedding. Find the best photographers, planners, venues, and wedding professionals worldwide.</p>\n<a id=\"chicks\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Wedding Chicks</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://www.weddingchicks.com/\">https://www.weddingchicks.com/</a></p>\n<p>Wedding inspiration for all + everything you need to plan and more.</p>\n<a id=\"off\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Offbeat Wed</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://offbeatwed.com/\">https://offbeatwed.com/</a></p>\n<p>Offbeat Wed (formerly Offbeat Bride) has been supporting folks planning non-traditional weddings since the dawn of the internet.</p>\n<a id=\"practical\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">A Practical Wedding</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://apracticalwedding.com/\">https://apracticalwedding.com/</a></p>\n<p>Started by the newly engaged Meg Keene in 2008, A Practical Wedding was founded with a mission to make the wedding industry a more feminist and diverse place.</p>\n<a id=\"ful\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">WeddingFul</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://weddingful.com/\">https://weddingful.com/</a></p>\n<p>Roxy Smith owns the award-winning Wedding Travel group, which focuses on full-service romance travel all over the world. Roxy has also made planning and booking software for the wedding business at Weddingful.</p>\n<a id=\"inspired\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Inspired Bride</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://www.inspiredbride.net/\">https://www.inspiredbride.net/</a></p>\n<p>Inspired Bride is where wedding inspiration comes alive. Explore unique ideas and trends for brides, curated by an authentically alternative bridal magazine.</p>\n<a id=\"duo\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">The Wedding Duo</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://theweddingduo.co/\">https://theweddingduo.co/</a></p>\n<p>With over 15 years in the wedding industry, The Wedding Duo knows what it takes to plan a wedding that both you and your guests will be gushing about for years.</p>\n<a id=\"cake\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Carats &amp; Cake</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://caratsandcake.com/\">https://caratsandcake.com/</a></p>\n<p>Founded in 2013, Carats &amp; Cake is a trusted platform connecting its highly-engaged community of over 100M people with top wedding properties and world-renowned industry professionals.</p>\n<a id=\"getting\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Woman Getting Married</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://www.womangettingmarried.com/\">https://www.womangettingmarried.com/</a></p>\n<p>The best wedding venues and how much a wedding costs. Plus: unique wedding ideas, wedding decorations, wedding invitations, and wedding dresses.</p>\n<a id=\"mint\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Minted Weddings</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://www.minted.com/wedding\">https://www.minted.com/wedding</a></p>\n<p>Plan the wedding of your dreams with wedding essentials from Minted. From save the dates to invitations, to day-of essentials, Minted has everything you need to plan a wedding.</p>\n<a id=\"riley\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Riley &amp; Grey</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://www.rileygrey.com/\">https://www.rileygrey.com/</a></p>\n<p>Easy and elevated with none of the heavy-lifting, Riley &amp; Grey’s tools help you breeze through your wedding planning and focus on the important things.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"insurance\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>How to Buy Wedding Liability Insurance (US &amp; Canada)</h2>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/\">Front Row’s wedding insurance policy</a>, coverage includes up to $5,000,000 in General Liability Coverage and additional insured certificates for your venue/vendors can be added at no additional cost. Get a quote and buy online here: <a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/\">https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/</a></p>\n<h3>Related Links:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>eBook</strong>: <a href=\"/en/wedding-insurance-101\" rel=\"noopener\">Wedding Insurance 101</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/what-is-wedding-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">Wedding insurance&nbsp;: what is it?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/benefits-of-hiring-a-wedding-planner\" rel=\"noopener\">Wedding planners</a></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Google web story</span>: <a href=\"https://stories.frontrowinsurance.com/the-top-20-wedding-websites/\" rel=\"noopener\">The top 20 wedding websites</a></li>\n</ul>","postEmailContent":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 12px;\"><em>Image: Shutterstock</em></p> \n<p>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 based in the US or Canada.</p>","postFeaturedImageIfEnabled":"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/The%20best%20wedding%20websites/couple-table-shutterstock_1110054944forweb600.jpg","postListContent":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 12px;\"><em>Image: Shutterstock</em></p>\n<p>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 based in the US or Canada.</p>\n<!--more-->\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#knot\" rel=\"noopener\">The Knot/WeddingWire</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#todays\" rel=\"noopener\">Today’s Bride</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#wedluxe\" rel=\"noopener\">WedLuxe</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#bells\" rel=\"noopener\">Weddingbells</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#zola\" rel=\"noopener\">Zola</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#brides\" rel=\"noopener\">Brides</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#martha\" rel=\"noopener\">Martha Stewart Weddings</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#joy\" rel=\"noopener\">Joy</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#junebug\" rel=\"noopener\">Junebug Weddings</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#chicks\" rel=\"noopener\">Wedding Chicks</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#off\" rel=\"noopener\">Offbeat Wed</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#practical\" rel=\"noopener\">A Practical Wedding</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#ful\" rel=\"noopener\">WeddingFul</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#inspired\" rel=\"noopener\">Inspired Bride</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#duo\" rel=\"noopener\">The Wedding Duo</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#cake\" rel=\"noopener\">Carats &amp; Cake</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#getting\" rel=\"noopener\">Woman Getting Married</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#mint\" rel=\"noopener\">Minted Weddings</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#riley\" rel=\"noopener\">Riley &amp; Grey</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">Front Row’s wedding insurance portal</a></li>\n</ol>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"knot\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">The Knot/WeddingWire</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://www.weddingwire.com/\">https://www.weddingwire.com/</a><br>URL: <a href=\"https://www.theknot.com/\">https://www.theknot.com/</a></p>\n<p>The Knot Worldwide/WeddingWire, Inc, is a global technology company that provides content, tools, products and services for couples who are planning weddings.</p>\n<a id=\"todays\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Today’s Bride</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://todaysbride.ca/\">https://todaysbride.ca/</a></p>\n<p>Today's Bride is Canada's largest bridal magazine, offering tips &amp; tricks to help plan your dream day. They’re always looking for real weddings to feature.</p>\n<a id=\"wedluxe\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">WedLuxe</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://wedluxe.com/\">https://wedluxe.com/</a></p>\n<p>Featuring luxury wedding inspiration from styled shoots to real weddings. Luxury wedding vendors from around the world are showcased.</p>\n<a id=\"bells\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Weddingbells</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://weddingbells.ca/\">https://weddingbells.ca/</a></p>\n<p>The ultimate Canadian resource for all aspects of wedding planning.</p>\n<a id=\"zola\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Zola</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zola_(company)\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zola_(company)</a></p>\n<p>Zola is an online wedding registry, wedding planner, and retailer. It is an e-commerce company that allows couples to register for gifts, experiences, and cash funds as well as add gifts from other stores.</p>\n<a id=\"brides\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Brides</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://www.brides.com/\">https://www.brides.com/</a></p>\n<p>The Brides editorial team has experienced every aspect of the wedding first hand, from being shower planners and party goers to wedding attendees for family and friends.</p>\n<a id=\"martha\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Martha Stewart Weddings</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha_Stewart_Weddings\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha_Stewart_Weddings</a></p>\n<p>Martha Stewart Weddings is an online weddings magazine published by Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. 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These websites/magazines are all based in the US or Canada.</p>\n<!--more-->\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#knot\" rel=\"noopener\">The Knot/WeddingWire</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#todays\" rel=\"noopener\">Today’s Bride</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#wedluxe\" rel=\"noopener\">WedLuxe</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#bells\" rel=\"noopener\">Weddingbells</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#zola\" rel=\"noopener\">Zola</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#brides\" rel=\"noopener\">Brides</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#martha\" rel=\"noopener\">Martha Stewart Weddings</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#joy\" rel=\"noopener\">Joy</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#junebug\" rel=\"noopener\">Junebug Weddings</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#chicks\" rel=\"noopener\">Wedding Chicks</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#off\" rel=\"noopener\">Offbeat Wed</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#practical\" rel=\"noopener\">A Practical Wedding</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#ful\" rel=\"noopener\">WeddingFul</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#inspired\" rel=\"noopener\">Inspired Bride</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#duo\" rel=\"noopener\">The Wedding Duo</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#cake\" rel=\"noopener\">Carats &amp; Cake</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#getting\" rel=\"noopener\">Woman Getting Married</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#mint\" rel=\"noopener\">Minted Weddings</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#riley\" rel=\"noopener\">Riley &amp; Grey</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">Front Row’s wedding insurance portal</a></li>\n</ol>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"knot\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">The Knot/WeddingWire</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://www.weddingwire.com/\">https://www.weddingwire.com/</a><br>URL: <a href=\"https://www.theknot.com/\">https://www.theknot.com/</a></p>\n<p>The Knot Worldwide/WeddingWire, Inc, is a global technology company that provides content, tools, products and services for couples who are planning weddings.</p>\n<a id=\"todays\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Today’s Bride</h2>\n<p>URL: <a href=\"https://todaysbride.ca/\">https://todaysbride.ca/</a></p>\n<p>Today's Bride is Canada's largest bridal magazine, offering tips &amp; tricks to help plan your dream day. 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If you are recording someone singing a song in a film, then you don’t need to get the rights to use the original recording because you’re making the recording yourself. So, you don’t have to get the master rights from some record label; you’ve created the recording yourself.</p>\n<p>If you’re the producer and you’ve asked your director to tell the singer to add an extra chorus or change a verse around based on the storyline, you’re changing the song. There are two things to consider: <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">1) </span>you may need to get some rights from the writer; if the performer went off script, you need their consent and<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"> 2) </span>you need the right to change the composition. Whoever controls the original composition, they need to give consent to you changing around the words or the process or the order of the song. 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However, as I said, if you’re making your own recording of a song, you don’t need to buy the recording of the original song, so that could save some money, but adds some hoops to jump through in terms of getting the proper permission.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Byron Pascoe</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Edwards Creative Law</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer's E&amp;O clearance procedures</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/what-role-do-credits-play\" rel=\"noopener\">What role do music credits play?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/whats-a-music-exclusion\" rel=\"noopener\">What's a music exclusion?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/blurring-the-lines-of-music-infringement-law-three-perspectives-in-one\" rel=\"noopener\">Blurring the lines of music infringement law</a></li>\n<li><strong>eBook</strong>: <a href=\"/errors-omissions-insurance-101\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer's E&amp;O Insurance 101</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbiiN5OPy3Xv2AcutMxzQhKyn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Byron Pascoe's film producer's E&amp;O videos</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: </span><a href=\"https://edwardslaw.ca/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Edwards Creative Law</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> - Canada's Entertainment Law Boutique™</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We’re entertainment lawyers who understand the business of creative industries. 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Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. 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Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. 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We guide creators and business professionals as they navigate the legal complexities of working with others—purchasing, financing, creating, licencing, and protecting creative properties, buying and selling creative services.</span><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"></span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We act for clients from across Canada and around the world – working in Canada with Canadians. We advise on and structure their commercial transactions, their employment and independent contractor relationships. We incorporate and administer their corporations. And, if necessary, we resolve their disputes.&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. 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If you are recording someone singing a song in a film, then you don’t need to get the rights to use the original recording because you’re making the recording yourself. So, you don’t have to get the master rights from some record label; you’ve created the recording yourself.</p>\n<p>If you’re the producer and you’ve asked your director to tell the singer to add an extra chorus or change a verse around based on the storyline, you’re changing the song. There are two things to consider: <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">1) </span>you may need to get some rights from the writer; if the performer went off script, you need their consent and<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"> 2) </span>you need the right to change the composition. Whoever controls the original composition, they need to give consent to you changing around the words or the process or the order of the song. Same goes for translation; if the original song is in English and you want it to be in French in your movie, you need consent for the translation. Even if you hire a translator or use Google Translate, you’re not allowed to do that without getting consent for this translation that you have done.</p>\n<p>If you’re using a song in a film that is being performed by someone in the film or TV show, you need to make sure that if there are any changes to that composition, you need to get permission from whoever the composition originated with AND you need consent to use the new intellectual property created by whoever made those changes. However, as I said, if you’re making your own recording of a song, you don’t need to buy the recording of the original song, so that could save some money, but adds some hoops to jump through in terms of getting the proper permission.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Byron Pascoe</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Edwards Creative Law</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer's E&amp;O clearance procedures</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/what-role-do-credits-play\" rel=\"noopener\">What role do music credits play?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/whats-a-music-exclusion\" rel=\"noopener\">What's a music exclusion?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/blurring-the-lines-of-music-infringement-law-three-perspectives-in-one\" rel=\"noopener\">Blurring the lines of music infringement law</a></li>\n<li><strong>eBook</strong>: <a href=\"/errors-omissions-insurance-101\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer's E&amp;O Insurance 101</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbiiN5OPy3Xv2AcutMxzQhKyn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Byron Pascoe's film producer's E&amp;O videos</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: </span><a href=\"https://edwardslaw.ca/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Edwards Creative Law</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> - Canada's Entertainment Law Boutique™</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We’re entertainment lawyers who understand the business of creative industries. We guide creators and business professionals as they navigate the legal complexities of working with others—purchasing, financing, creating, licencing, and protecting creative properties, buying and selling creative services.</span><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"></span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We act for clients from across Canada and around the world – working in Canada with Canadians. We advise on and structure their commercial transactions, their employment and independent contractor relationships. We incorporate and administer their corporations. And, if necessary, we resolve their disputes.&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. 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A lawyer explains.</h2>\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\">\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\"><iframe id=\"783709234\" class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"How are music licenses obtained for non-original, pre-recorded music used in a film production?\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/m9GGTyOqqfI?enablejsapi=1&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2F61352.hubspotpreview-na1.com\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-8907472_161=\"true\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-6=\"true\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n<!--more-->\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><br>Dave Stern</span>: 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 that the production has the necessary IP rights to the music and sync it with the production and exploit it however they need to.</p>\n<p>For non-original music, you would look to obtain a license to the non-original, pre-recorded music, whether it’s a known track or otherwise, to get the <strong>synchronization rights</strong>, which basically allow you to use the track in whole or in part and sync the track with the actual production. In a lot of cases, especially for established artists and writers and music generally, you would be looking to obtain those rights through two different avenues. There might be:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>An entity that owns the master recording of that track (e.g., the record label)</li>\n<li>An entity that owns the written component (composition) of the track (e.g., the writers, the publishers)</li>\n</ul>\n<p>So, in this scenario, you would be giving a synchronization license deal with respect to the composition to the writers/publishers and then a nearly identical agreement to the owner of the master recording of that track, which is often the record label. In most cases, the terms are identical and the fees should be similar or identical as well.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Dave Stern</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Blaney McMurtry LLP</em></p>\n<h3>What is the difference between a master use license and a synchronization license?</h3>\n<p><strong>Byron Pascoe</strong>: There are two specific <a href=\"/articles/who-can-give-consent-to-have-music-be-in-a-film\" rel=\"noopener\">permissions</a> that are needed when music is in a production:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>The recording</li>\n<li>The composition</li>\n</ol>\n<p>For the recording, or master, you need the rights to include the recording in the production. A master use license is a license/agreement/permission to use the recording.</p>\n<p>On the composition side, the term that is used is a synchronization license; it’s the right to use the composition. Sometimes, synchronization refers to both sides: the recording and the composition, but if we’re comparing master use and synchronization licenses, the master use license refers to the recording and a synchronization use license refers to the composition.</p>\n<p>As a producer of a production, you need to get a master use license from whoever owns or controls the recording AND you need a synchronization license from whoever owns or controls the composition. Collectively, it may be a “master use and synchronization license” if you’re dealing with, for example, an independent artist who owns their own recordings and wrote their own compositions.</p>\n<p>So, oftentimes they’re together and oftentimes they’re apart; sometimes it’s the same person, sometimes it’s different people to contact to get each of those licenses. Master use license = recording. Synchronization license = composition.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Byron Pascoe</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Edwards Creative Law</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/blurring-the-lines-of-music-infringement-law-three-perspectives-in-one\" rel=\"noopener\">Blurred Lines lawsuit</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/what-role-do-credits-play\" rel=\"noopener\">What role do music credits play?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/what-about-when-film-producers-are-unable-to-obtain-music-rights\" rel=\"noopener\">What about when a producer is unable to obtain music rights?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Clearance procedures – E&amp;O</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbih45AJnVlE-_S7oNUpo0qzl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Dave Stern</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbiiN5OPy3Xv2AcutMxzQhKyn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Byron Pascoe</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Based in the heart of Toronto’s financial district, Blaney McMurtry LLP is one of Canada's premier law firms. </span><a href=\"https://www.blaney.com/\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">https://www.blaney.com/</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: </span><a href=\"https://edwardslaw.ca/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Edwards Creative Law</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> - Canada's Entertainment Law Boutique™</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We’re entertainment lawyers who understand the business of creative industries. We guide creators and business professionals as they navigate the legal complexities of working with others—purchasing, financing, creating, licencing, and protecting creative properties, buying and selling creative services.</span><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"></span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We act for clients from across Canada and around the world – working in Canada with Canadians. We advise on and structure their commercial transactions, their employment and independent contractor relationships. We incorporate and administer their corporations. And, if necessary, we resolve their disputes.&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</em></p>","post_summary":"<h2 style=\"font-size: 30px;\">How are music licenses obtained for non-original, pre-recorded music used in a film production? 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A lawyer explains.</h2>\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\">\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\"><iframe id=\"783709234\" class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"How are music licenses obtained for non-original, pre-recorded music used in a film production?\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/m9GGTyOqqfI?enablejsapi=1&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2F61352.hubspotpreview-na1.com\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-8907472_161=\"true\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-6=\"true\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n<!--more-->\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><br>Dave Stern</span>: 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 that the production has the necessary IP rights to the music and sync it with the production and exploit it however they need to.</p>\n<p>For non-original music, you would look to obtain a license to the non-original, pre-recorded music, whether it’s a known track or otherwise, to get the <strong>synchronization rights</strong>, which basically allow you to use the track in whole or in part and sync the track with the actual production. In a lot of cases, especially for established artists and writers and music generally, you would be looking to obtain those rights through two different avenues. There might be:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>An entity that owns the master recording of that track (e.g., the record label)</li>\n<li>An entity that owns the written component (composition) of the track (e.g., the writers, the publishers)</li>\n</ul>\n<p>So, in this scenario, you would be giving a synchronization license deal with respect to the composition to the writers/publishers and then a nearly identical agreement to the owner of the master recording of that track, which is often the record label. In most cases, the terms are identical and the fees should be similar or identical as well.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Dave Stern</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Blaney McMurtry LLP</em></p>\n<h3>What is the difference between a master use license and a synchronization license?</h3>\n<p><strong>Byron Pascoe</strong>: There are two specific <a href=\"/articles/who-can-give-consent-to-have-music-be-in-a-film\" rel=\"noopener\">permissions</a> that are needed when music is in a production:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>The recording</li>\n<li>The composition</li>\n</ol>\n<p>For the recording, or master, you need the rights to include the recording in the production. A master use license is a license/agreement/permission to use the recording.</p>\n<p>On the composition side, the term that is used is a synchronization license; it’s the right to use the composition. Sometimes, synchronization refers to both sides: the recording and the composition, but if we’re comparing master use and synchronization licenses, the master use license refers to the recording and a synchronization use license refers to the composition.</p>\n<p>As a producer of a production, you need to get a master use license from whoever owns or controls the recording AND you need a synchronization license from whoever owns or controls the composition. Collectively, it may be a “master use and synchronization license” if you’re dealing with, for example, an independent artist who owns their own recordings and wrote their own compositions.</p>\n<p>So, oftentimes they’re together and oftentimes they’re apart; sometimes it’s the same person, sometimes it’s different people to contact to get each of those licenses. Master use license = recording. Synchronization license = composition.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Byron Pascoe</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Edwards Creative Law</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/blurring-the-lines-of-music-infringement-law-three-perspectives-in-one\" rel=\"noopener\">Blurred Lines lawsuit</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/what-role-do-credits-play\" rel=\"noopener\">What role do music credits play?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/what-about-when-film-producers-are-unable-to-obtain-music-rights\" rel=\"noopener\">What about when a producer is unable to obtain music rights?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Clearance procedures – E&amp;O</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbih45AJnVlE-_S7oNUpo0qzl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Dave Stern</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbiiN5OPy3Xv2AcutMxzQhKyn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Byron Pascoe</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Based in the heart of Toronto’s financial district, Blaney McMurtry LLP is one of Canada's premier law firms. </span><a href=\"https://www.blaney.com/\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">https://www.blaney.com/</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: </span><a href=\"https://edwardslaw.ca/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Edwards Creative Law</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> - Canada's Entertainment Law Boutique™</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We’re entertainment lawyers who understand the business of creative industries. We guide creators and business professionals as they navigate the legal complexities of working with others—purchasing, financing, creating, licencing, and protecting creative properties, buying and selling creative services.</span><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"></span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We act for clients from across Canada and around the world – working in Canada with Canadians. We advise on and structure their commercial transactions, their employment and independent contractor relationships. We incorporate and administer their corporations. And, if necessary, we resolve their disputes.&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. 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A lawyer explains.</h2>\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\">\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\"><iframe id=\"783709234\" class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"How are music licenses obtained for non-original, pre-recorded music used in a film production?\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/m9GGTyOqqfI?enablejsapi=1&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2F61352.hubspotpreview-na1.com\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-8907472_161=\"true\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-6=\"true\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n<!--more-->\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><br>Dave Stern</span>: 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 that the production has the necessary IP rights to the music and sync it with the production and exploit it however they need to.</p>\n<p>For non-original music, you would look to obtain a license to the non-original, pre-recorded music, whether it’s a known track or otherwise, to get the <strong>synchronization rights</strong>, which basically allow you to use the track in whole or in part and sync the track with the actual production. In a lot of cases, especially for established artists and writers and music generally, you would be looking to obtain those rights through two different avenues. There might be:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>An entity that owns the master recording of that track (e.g., the record label)</li>\n<li>An entity that owns the written component (composition) of the track (e.g., the writers, the publishers)</li>\n</ul>\n<p>So, in this scenario, you would be giving a synchronization license deal with respect to the composition to the writers/publishers and then a nearly identical agreement to the owner of the master recording of that track, which is often the record label. In most cases, the terms are identical and the fees should be similar or identical as well.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Dave Stern</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Blaney McMurtry LLP</em></p>\n<h3>What is the difference between a master use license and a synchronization license?</h3>\n<p><strong>Byron Pascoe</strong>: There are two specific <a href=\"/articles/who-can-give-consent-to-have-music-be-in-a-film\" rel=\"noopener\">permissions</a> that are needed when music is in a production:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>The recording</li>\n<li>The composition</li>\n</ol>\n<p>For the recording, or master, you need the rights to include the recording in the production. A master use license is a license/agreement/permission to use the recording.</p>\n<p>On the composition side, the term that is used is a synchronization license; it’s the right to use the composition. Sometimes, synchronization refers to both sides: the recording and the composition, but if we’re comparing master use and synchronization licenses, the master use license refers to the recording and a synchronization use license refers to the composition.</p>\n<p>As a producer of a production, you need to get a master use license from whoever owns or controls the recording AND you need a synchronization license from whoever owns or controls the composition. Collectively, it may be a “master use and synchronization license” if you’re dealing with, for example, an independent artist who owns their own recordings and wrote their own compositions.</p>\n<p>So, oftentimes they’re together and oftentimes they’re apart; sometimes it’s the same person, sometimes it’s different people to contact to get each of those licenses. Master use license = recording. Synchronization license = composition.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Byron Pascoe</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Edwards Creative Law</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/blurring-the-lines-of-music-infringement-law-three-perspectives-in-one\" rel=\"noopener\">Blurred Lines lawsuit</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/what-role-do-credits-play\" rel=\"noopener\">What role do music credits play?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/what-about-when-film-producers-are-unable-to-obtain-music-rights\" rel=\"noopener\">What about when a producer is unable to obtain music rights?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Clearance procedures – E&amp;O</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbih45AJnVlE-_S7oNUpo0qzl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Dave Stern</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbiiN5OPy3Xv2AcutMxzQhKyn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Byron Pascoe</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Based in the heart of Toronto’s financial district, Blaney McMurtry LLP is one of Canada's premier law firms. </span><a href=\"https://www.blaney.com/\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">https://www.blaney.com/</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: </span><a href=\"https://edwardslaw.ca/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Edwards Creative Law</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> - Canada's Entertainment Law Boutique™</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We’re entertainment lawyers who understand the business of creative industries. We guide creators and business professionals as they navigate the legal complexities of working with others—purchasing, financing, creating, licencing, and protecting creative properties, buying and selling creative services.</span><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"></span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We act for clients from across Canada and around the world – working in Canada with Canadians. We advise on and structure their commercial transactions, their employment and independent contractor relationships. We incorporate and administer their corporations. And, if necessary, we resolve their disputes.&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</em></p>","postBodyRss":"<h2 style=\"font-size: 30px;\">How are music licenses obtained for non-original, pre-recorded music used in a film production? A lawyer explains.</h2>\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\">\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\"><iframe id=\"783709234\" class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"How are music licenses obtained for non-original, pre-recorded music used in a film production?\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/m9GGTyOqqfI?enablejsapi=1&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2F61352.hubspotpreview-na1.com\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-8907472_161=\"true\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-6=\"true\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n<!--more-->\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><br>Dave Stern</span>: 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 that the production has the necessary IP rights to the music and sync it with the production and exploit it however they need to.</p>\n<p>For non-original music, you would look to obtain a license to the non-original, pre-recorded music, whether it’s a known track or otherwise, to get the <strong>synchronization rights</strong>, which basically allow you to use the track in whole or in part and sync the track with the actual production. In a lot of cases, especially for established artists and writers and music generally, you would be looking to obtain those rights through two different avenues. There might be:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>An entity that owns the master recording of that track (e.g., the record label)</li>\n<li>An entity that owns the written component (composition) of the track (e.g., the writers, the publishers)</li>\n</ul>\n<p>So, in this scenario, you would be giving a synchronization license deal with respect to the composition to the writers/publishers and then a nearly identical agreement to the owner of the master recording of that track, which is often the record label. In most cases, the terms are identical and the fees should be similar or identical as well.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Dave Stern</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Blaney McMurtry LLP</em></p>\n<h3>What is the difference between a master use license and a synchronization license?</h3>\n<p><strong>Byron Pascoe</strong>: There are two specific <a href=\"/articles/who-can-give-consent-to-have-music-be-in-a-film\" rel=\"noopener\">permissions</a> that are needed when music is in a production:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>The recording</li>\n<li>The composition</li>\n</ol>\n<p>For the recording, or master, you need the rights to include the recording in the production. A master use license is a license/agreement/permission to use the recording.</p>\n<p>On the composition side, the term that is used is a synchronization license; it’s the right to use the composition. Sometimes, synchronization refers to both sides: the recording and the composition, but if we’re comparing master use and synchronization licenses, the master use license refers to the recording and a synchronization use license refers to the composition.</p>\n<p>As a producer of a production, you need to get a master use license from whoever owns or controls the recording AND you need a synchronization license from whoever owns or controls the composition. Collectively, it may be a “master use and synchronization license” if you’re dealing with, for example, an independent artist who owns their own recordings and wrote their own compositions.</p>\n<p>So, oftentimes they’re together and oftentimes they’re apart; sometimes it’s the same person, sometimes it’s different people to contact to get each of those licenses. Master use license = recording. Synchronization license = composition.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Byron Pascoe</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Edwards Creative Law</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/blurring-the-lines-of-music-infringement-law-three-perspectives-in-one\" rel=\"noopener\">Blurred Lines lawsuit</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/what-role-do-credits-play\" rel=\"noopener\">What role do music credits play?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/what-about-when-film-producers-are-unable-to-obtain-music-rights\" rel=\"noopener\">What about when a producer is unable to obtain music rights?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Clearance procedures – E&amp;O</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbih45AJnVlE-_S7oNUpo0qzl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Dave Stern</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbiiN5OPy3Xv2AcutMxzQhKyn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Byron Pascoe</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Based in the heart of Toronto’s financial district, Blaney McMurtry LLP is one of Canada's premier law firms. </span><a href=\"https://www.blaney.com/\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">https://www.blaney.com/</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: </span><a href=\"https://edwardslaw.ca/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Edwards Creative Law</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> - Canada's Entertainment Law Boutique™</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We’re entertainment lawyers who understand the business of creative industries. We guide creators and business professionals as they navigate the legal complexities of working with others—purchasing, financing, creating, licencing, and protecting creative properties, buying and selling creative services.</span><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"></span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We act for clients from across Canada and around the world – working in Canada with Canadians. We advise on and structure their commercial transactions, their employment and independent contractor relationships. We incorporate and administer their corporations. And, if necessary, we resolve their disputes.&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</em></p>","postEmailContent":"<h2 style=\"font-size: 30px;\">How are music licenses obtained for non-original, pre-recorded music used in a film production? A lawyer explains.</h2> \n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\"> \n <div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\">\n <iframe id=\"783709234\" class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"How are music licenses obtained for non-original, pre-recorded music used in a film production?\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/m9GGTyOqqfI?enablejsapi=1&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2F61352.hubspotpreview-na1.com\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-8907472_161=\"true\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-6=\"true\"></iframe>\n </div> \n</div>","postFeaturedImageIfEnabled":"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Dave%20Stern/music-rights-shutterstock_2107111166-forweb600.jpg","postListContent":"<h2 style=\"font-size: 30px;\">How are music licenses obtained for non-original, pre-recorded music used in a film production? A lawyer explains.</h2>\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\">\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\"><iframe id=\"783709234\" class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"How are music licenses obtained for non-original, pre-recorded music used in a film production?\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/m9GGTyOqqfI?enablejsapi=1&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2F61352.hubspotpreview-na1.com\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-8907472_161=\"true\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-6=\"true\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n<!--more-->\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><br>Dave Stern</span>: 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 that the production has the necessary IP rights to the music and sync it with the production and exploit it however they need to.</p>\n<p>For non-original music, you would look to obtain a license to the non-original, pre-recorded music, whether it’s a known track or otherwise, to get the <strong>synchronization rights</strong>, which basically allow you to use the track in whole or in part and sync the track with the actual production. In a lot of cases, especially for established artists and writers and music generally, you would be looking to obtain those rights through two different avenues. There might be:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>An entity that owns the master recording of that track (e.g., the record label)</li>\n<li>An entity that owns the written component (composition) of the track (e.g., the writers, the publishers)</li>\n</ul>\n<p>So, in this scenario, you would be giving a synchronization license deal with respect to the composition to the writers/publishers and then a nearly identical agreement to the owner of the master recording of that track, which is often the record label. In most cases, the terms are identical and the fees should be similar or identical as well.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Dave Stern</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Blaney McMurtry LLP</em></p>\n<h3>What is the difference between a master use license and a synchronization license?</h3>\n<p><strong>Byron Pascoe</strong>: There are two specific <a href=\"/articles/who-can-give-consent-to-have-music-be-in-a-film\" rel=\"noopener\">permissions</a> that are needed when music is in a production:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>The recording</li>\n<li>The composition</li>\n</ol>\n<p>For the recording, or master, you need the rights to include the recording in the production. A master use license is a license/agreement/permission to use the recording.</p>\n<p>On the composition side, the term that is used is a synchronization license; it’s the right to use the composition. Sometimes, synchronization refers to both sides: the recording and the composition, but if we’re comparing master use and synchronization licenses, the master use license refers to the recording and a synchronization use license refers to the composition.</p>\n<p>As a producer of a production, you need to get a master use license from whoever owns or controls the recording AND you need a synchronization license from whoever owns or controls the composition. Collectively, it may be a “master use and synchronization license” if you’re dealing with, for example, an independent artist who owns their own recordings and wrote their own compositions.</p>\n<p>So, oftentimes they’re together and oftentimes they’re apart; sometimes it’s the same person, sometimes it’s different people to contact to get each of those licenses. Master use license = recording. Synchronization license = composition.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Byron Pascoe</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Edwards Creative Law</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/blurring-the-lines-of-music-infringement-law-three-perspectives-in-one\" rel=\"noopener\">Blurred Lines lawsuit</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/what-role-do-credits-play\" rel=\"noopener\">What role do music credits play?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/what-about-when-film-producers-are-unable-to-obtain-music-rights\" rel=\"noopener\">What about when a producer is unable to obtain music rights?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Clearance procedures – E&amp;O</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbih45AJnVlE-_S7oNUpo0qzl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Dave Stern</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbiiN5OPy3Xv2AcutMxzQhKyn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Byron Pascoe</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Based in the heart of Toronto’s financial district, Blaney McMurtry LLP is one of Canada's premier law firms. </span><a href=\"https://www.blaney.com/\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">https://www.blaney.com/</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: </span><a href=\"https://edwardslaw.ca/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Edwards Creative Law</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> - Canada's Entertainment Law Boutique™</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We’re entertainment lawyers who understand the business of creative industries. We guide creators and business professionals as they navigate the legal complexities of working with others—purchasing, financing, creating, licencing, and protecting creative properties, buying and selling creative services.</span><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"></span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We act for clients from across Canada and around the world – working in Canada with Canadians. We advise on and structure their commercial transactions, their employment and independent contractor relationships. We incorporate and administer their corporations. And, if necessary, we resolve their disputes.&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. 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A lawyer explains.</h2>\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\">\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\"><iframe id=\"783709234\" class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"How are music licenses obtained for non-original, pre-recorded music used in a film production?\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/m9GGTyOqqfI?enablejsapi=1&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2F61352.hubspotpreview-na1.com\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-8907472_161=\"true\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-6=\"true\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n<!--more-->\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><br>Dave Stern</span>: 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 that the production has the necessary IP rights to the music and sync it with the production and exploit it however they need to.</p>\n<p>For non-original music, you would look to obtain a license to the non-original, pre-recorded music, whether it’s a known track or otherwise, to get the <strong>synchronization rights</strong>, which basically allow you to use the track in whole or in part and sync the track with the actual production. In a lot of cases, especially for established artists and writers and music generally, you would be looking to obtain those rights through two different avenues. There might be:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>An entity that owns the master recording of that track (e.g., the record label)</li>\n<li>An entity that owns the written component (composition) of the track (e.g., the writers, the publishers)</li>\n</ul>\n<p>So, in this scenario, you would be giving a synchronization license deal with respect to the composition to the writers/publishers and then a nearly identical agreement to the owner of the master recording of that track, which is often the record label. In most cases, the terms are identical and the fees should be similar or identical as well.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Dave Stern</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Blaney McMurtry LLP</em></p>\n<h3>What is the difference between a master use license and a synchronization license?</h3>\n<p><strong>Byron Pascoe</strong>: There are two specific <a href=\"/articles/who-can-give-consent-to-have-music-be-in-a-film\" rel=\"noopener\">permissions</a> that are needed when music is in a production:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>The recording</li>\n<li>The composition</li>\n</ol>\n<p>For the recording, or master, you need the rights to include the recording in the production. A master use license is a license/agreement/permission to use the recording.</p>\n<p>On the composition side, the term that is used is a synchronization license; it’s the right to use the composition. Sometimes, synchronization refers to both sides: the recording and the composition, but if we’re comparing master use and synchronization licenses, the master use license refers to the recording and a synchronization use license refers to the composition.</p>\n<p>As a producer of a production, you need to get a master use license from whoever owns or controls the recording AND you need a synchronization license from whoever owns or controls the composition. Collectively, it may be a “master use and synchronization license” if you’re dealing with, for example, an independent artist who owns their own recordings and wrote their own compositions.</p>\n<p>So, oftentimes they’re together and oftentimes they’re apart; sometimes it’s the same person, sometimes it’s different people to contact to get each of those licenses. Master use license = recording. Synchronization license = composition.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Byron Pascoe</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Edwards Creative Law</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/blurring-the-lines-of-music-infringement-law-three-perspectives-in-one\" rel=\"noopener\">Blurred Lines lawsuit</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/what-role-do-credits-play\" rel=\"noopener\">What role do music credits play?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/what-about-when-film-producers-are-unable-to-obtain-music-rights\" rel=\"noopener\">What about when a producer is unable to obtain music rights?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Clearance procedures – E&amp;O</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbih45AJnVlE-_S7oNUpo0qzl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Dave Stern</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbiiN5OPy3Xv2AcutMxzQhKyn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Byron Pascoe</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Based in the heart of Toronto’s financial district, Blaney McMurtry LLP is one of Canada's premier law firms. </span><a href=\"https://www.blaney.com/\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">https://www.blaney.com/</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: </span><a href=\"https://edwardslaw.ca/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Edwards Creative Law</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> - Canada's Entertainment Law Boutique™</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We’re entertainment lawyers who understand the business of creative industries. We guide creators and business professionals as they navigate the legal complexities of working with others—purchasing, financing, creating, licencing, and protecting creative properties, buying and selling creative services.</span><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"></span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We act for clients from across Canada and around the world – working in Canada with Canadians. We advise on and structure their commercial transactions, their employment and independent contractor relationships. We incorporate and administer their corporations. And, if necessary, we resolve their disputes.&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. 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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 wrote and recorded their own music, and for them, they can give all the consents. They can grant the rights to use the recording and the composition.</p>\n<p>If there’s a record label involved, the label may have the right to give permission. If there’s a publisher involved, they may have the right; it really depends on who the creative collaborators are, who the other parties are (if there’s a record label, publisher, one person vs. many people). There’s a lot of music where there’s a lot of people involved. It’s not just co-writers; it’s also producers. Music producers oftentimes own and control a share of a composition. I work for producers, beatmakers, artists, all the different players, and I know from just their way of working together that they’re each composers/writers.</p>\n<p>You need to make sure that if there’s a lot of people credited on a song, that you’re getting permission from the right people. Don’t assume that the main artist is the only decision maker. You need to make sure that everybody who is listed on a song is dealt with in some way: either get permission from them personally or from the entity giving permission on behalf of everybody else. It’s important to get permission from everybody who was involved in the production or someone on their behalf.</p>\n<p>If there was a producer involved and s/he never gave consent to the artist to use the composition, or if they hadn’t clarified their splits of the composition, you want to make sure that they have done that. It’s important to do a “deep dive” on all music that you’re using to make sure that you’re being very detailed and specific about who may have been involved. What you want to avoid is for someone you’ve never heard of to come after you later to say, <em>“I was a producer on that track… I used to be in the band at that time and they never got consent from me to use the music.”</em> So, ask a lot of questions to the musicians you’re working with. If you want to have music in your production, make sure that you’re getting consent from everybody who has the right to give consent for that music to be in your production.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Byron Pascoe</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Edwards Creative Law</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/band-on-the-run-touring-insurance-tips-for-taking-your-show-on-the-road\" rel=\"noopener\">Band on the run: touring insurance tips</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/what-about-when-film-producers-are-unable-to-obtain-music-rights\" rel=\"noopener\">What about when film producers are unable to obtain music rights?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/what-are-considerations-around-singers-performing-music-in-a-film\" rel=\"noopener\">Singers performing music in a film</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/blurring-the-lines-of-music-infringement-law-three-perspectives-in-one\" rel=\"noopener\">Blurred Lines music infringement lawsuit</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/music-licenses-for-non-original-music-used-in-a-film-production\" rel=\"noopener\">Music licenses for non-original music used in a film production</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer’s E&amp;O clearance procedures</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbiiN5OPy3Xv2AcutMxzQhKyn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Byron Pascoe</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: </span><a href=\"https://edwardslaw.ca/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Edwards Creative Law</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> - Canada's Entertainment Law Boutique™</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We’re entertainment lawyers who understand the business of creative industries. 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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 wrote and recorded their own music, and for them, they can give all the consents. They can grant the rights to use the recording and the composition.</p>\n<p>If there’s a record label involved, the label may have the right to give permission. If there’s a publisher involved, they may have the right; it really depends on who the creative collaborators are, who the other parties are (if there’s a record label, publisher, one person vs. many people). There’s a lot of music where there’s a lot of people involved. It’s not just co-writers; it’s also producers. Music producers oftentimes own and control a share of a composition. I work for producers, beatmakers, artists, all the different players, and I know from just their way of working together that they’re each composers/writers.</p>\n<p>You need to make sure that if there’s a lot of people credited on a song, that you’re getting permission from the right people. Don’t assume that the main artist is the only decision maker. You need to make sure that everybody who is listed on a song is dealt with in some way: either get permission from them personally or from the entity giving permission on behalf of everybody else. It’s important to get permission from everybody who was involved in the production or someone on their behalf.</p>\n<p>If there was a producer involved and s/he never gave consent to the artist to use the composition, or if they hadn’t clarified their splits of the composition, you want to make sure that they have done that. It’s important to do a “deep dive” on all music that you’re using to make sure that you’re being very detailed and specific about who may have been involved. What you want to avoid is for someone you’ve never heard of to come after you later to say, <em>“I was a producer on that track… I used to be in the band at that time and they never got consent from me to use the music.”</em> So, ask a lot of questions to the musicians you’re working with. If you want to have music in your production, make sure that you’re getting consent from everybody who has the right to give consent for that music to be in your production.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Byron Pascoe</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Edwards Creative Law</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/band-on-the-run-touring-insurance-tips-for-taking-your-show-on-the-road\" rel=\"noopener\">Band on the run: touring insurance tips</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/what-about-when-film-producers-are-unable-to-obtain-music-rights\" rel=\"noopener\">What about when film producers are unable to obtain music rights?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/what-are-considerations-around-singers-performing-music-in-a-film\" rel=\"noopener\">Singers performing music in a film</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/blurring-the-lines-of-music-infringement-law-three-perspectives-in-one\" rel=\"noopener\">Blurred Lines music infringement lawsuit</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/music-licenses-for-non-original-music-used-in-a-film-production\" rel=\"noopener\">Music licenses for non-original music used in a film production</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer’s E&amp;O clearance procedures</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbiiN5OPy3Xv2AcutMxzQhKyn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Byron Pascoe</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: </span><a href=\"https://edwardslaw.ca/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Edwards Creative Law</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> - Canada's Entertainment Law Boutique™</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We’re entertainment lawyers who understand the business of creative industries. 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I work for producers, beatmakers, artists, all the different players, and I know from just their way of working together that they’re each composers/writers.</p>\n<p>You need to make sure that if there’s a lot of people credited on a song, that you’re getting permission from the right people. Don’t assume that the main artist is the only decision maker. You need to make sure that everybody who is listed on a song is dealt with in some way: either get permission from them personally or from the entity giving permission on behalf of everybody else. It’s important to get permission from everybody who was involved in the production or someone on their behalf.</p>\n<p>If there was a producer involved and s/he never gave consent to the artist to use the composition, or if they hadn’t clarified their splits of the composition, you want to make sure that they have done that. It’s important to do a “deep dive” on all music that you’re using to make sure that you’re being very detailed and specific about who may have been involved. What you want to avoid is for someone you’ve never heard of to come after you later to say, <em>“I was a producer on that track… I used to be in the band at that time and they never got consent from me to use the music.”</em> So, ask a lot of questions to the musicians you’re working with. If you want to have music in your production, make sure that you’re getting consent from everybody who has the right to give consent for that music to be in your production.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Byron Pascoe</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Edwards Creative Law</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/band-on-the-run-touring-insurance-tips-for-taking-your-show-on-the-road\" rel=\"noopener\">Band on the run: touring insurance tips</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/what-about-when-film-producers-are-unable-to-obtain-music-rights\" rel=\"noopener\">What about when film producers are unable to obtain music rights?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/what-are-considerations-around-singers-performing-music-in-a-film\" rel=\"noopener\">Singers performing music in a film</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/blurring-the-lines-of-music-infringement-law-three-perspectives-in-one\" rel=\"noopener\">Blurred Lines music infringement lawsuit</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/music-licenses-for-non-original-music-used-in-a-film-production\" rel=\"noopener\">Music licenses for non-original music used in a film production</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer’s E&amp;O clearance procedures</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbiiN5OPy3Xv2AcutMxzQhKyn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Byron Pascoe</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: </span><a href=\"https://edwardslaw.ca/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Edwards Creative Law</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> - Canada's Entertainment Law Boutique™</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We’re entertainment lawyers who understand the business of creative industries. We guide creators and business professionals as they navigate the legal complexities of working with others—purchasing, financing, creating, licencing, and protecting creative properties, buying and selling creative services.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We act for clients from across Canada and around the world – working in Canada with Canadians. We advise on and structure their commercial transactions, their employment and independent contractor relationships. We incorporate and administer their corporations. And, if necessary, we resolve their disputes.&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</span></p>","postBodyRss":"<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\">\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\"><iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/jDVTlDDrfpo?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n<!--more-->\n<p><strong><br>Byron Pascoe</strong>:&nbsp;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 wrote and recorded their own music, and for them, they can give all the consents. They can grant the rights to use the recording and the composition.</p>\n<p>If there’s a record label involved, the label may have the right to give permission. If there’s a publisher involved, they may have the right; it really depends on who the creative collaborators are, who the other parties are (if there’s a record label, publisher, one person vs. many people). There’s a lot of music where there’s a lot of people involved. It’s not just co-writers; it’s also producers. Music producers oftentimes own and control a share of a composition. I work for producers, beatmakers, artists, all the different players, and I know from just their way of working together that they’re each composers/writers.</p>\n<p>You need to make sure that if there’s a lot of people credited on a song, that you’re getting permission from the right people. Don’t assume that the main artist is the only decision maker. You need to make sure that everybody who is listed on a song is dealt with in some way: either get permission from them personally or from the entity giving permission on behalf of everybody else. It’s important to get permission from everybody who was involved in the production or someone on their behalf.</p>\n<p>If there was a producer involved and s/he never gave consent to the artist to use the composition, or if they hadn’t clarified their splits of the composition, you want to make sure that they have done that. It’s important to do a “deep dive” on all music that you’re using to make sure that you’re being very detailed and specific about who may have been involved. What you want to avoid is for someone you’ve never heard of to come after you later to say, <em>“I was a producer on that track… I used to be in the band at that time and they never got consent from me to use the music.”</em> So, ask a lot of questions to the musicians you’re working with. If you want to have music in your production, make sure that you’re getting consent from everybody who has the right to give consent for that music to be in your production.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Byron Pascoe</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Edwards Creative Law</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/band-on-the-run-touring-insurance-tips-for-taking-your-show-on-the-road\" rel=\"noopener\">Band on the run: touring insurance tips</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/what-about-when-film-producers-are-unable-to-obtain-music-rights\" rel=\"noopener\">What about when film producers are unable to obtain music rights?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/what-are-considerations-around-singers-performing-music-in-a-film\" rel=\"noopener\">Singers performing music in a film</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/blurring-the-lines-of-music-infringement-law-three-perspectives-in-one\" rel=\"noopener\">Blurred Lines music infringement lawsuit</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/music-licenses-for-non-original-music-used-in-a-film-production\" rel=\"noopener\">Music licenses for non-original music used in a film production</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer’s E&amp;O clearance procedures</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbiiN5OPy3Xv2AcutMxzQhKyn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Byron Pascoe</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: </span><a href=\"https://edwardslaw.ca/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Edwards Creative Law</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> - Canada's Entertainment Law Boutique™</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We’re entertainment lawyers who understand the business of creative industries. We guide creators and business professionals as they navigate the legal complexities of working with others—purchasing, financing, creating, licencing, and protecting creative properties, buying and selling creative services.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We act for clients from across Canada and around the world – working in Canada with Canadians. We advise on and structure their commercial transactions, their employment and independent contractor relationships. We incorporate and administer their corporations. And, if necessary, we resolve their disputes.&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</span></p>","postEmailContent":"<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\"> \n <div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\">\n <iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/jDVTlDDrfpo?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe>\n </div> \n</div>","postFeaturedImageIfEnabled":"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Byron%20Pascoe/consent-shutterstock_1355455454-forweb600.jpg","postListContent":"<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\">\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\"><iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/jDVTlDDrfpo?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n<!--more-->\n<p><strong><br>Byron Pascoe</strong>:&nbsp;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 wrote and recorded their own music, and for them, they can give all the consents. They can grant the rights to use the recording and the composition.</p>\n<p>If there’s a record label involved, the label may have the right to give permission. If there’s a publisher involved, they may have the right; it really depends on who the creative collaborators are, who the other parties are (if there’s a record label, publisher, one person vs. many people). There’s a lot of music where there’s a lot of people involved. It’s not just co-writers; it’s also producers. Music producers oftentimes own and control a share of a composition. I work for producers, beatmakers, artists, all the different players, and I know from just their way of working together that they’re each composers/writers.</p>\n<p>You need to make sure that if there’s a lot of people credited on a song, that you’re getting permission from the right people. Don’t assume that the main artist is the only decision maker. You need to make sure that everybody who is listed on a song is dealt with in some way: either get permission from them personally or from the entity giving permission on behalf of everybody else. It’s important to get permission from everybody who was involved in the production or someone on their behalf.</p>\n<p>If there was a producer involved and s/he never gave consent to the artist to use the composition, or if they hadn’t clarified their splits of the composition, you want to make sure that they have done that. It’s important to do a “deep dive” on all music that you’re using to make sure that you’re being very detailed and specific about who may have been involved. What you want to avoid is for someone you’ve never heard of to come after you later to say, <em>“I was a producer on that track… I used to be in the band at that time and they never got consent from me to use the music.”</em> So, ask a lot of questions to the musicians you’re working with. If you want to have music in your production, make sure that you’re getting consent from everybody who has the right to give consent for that music to be in your production.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Byron Pascoe</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Edwards Creative Law</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/band-on-the-run-touring-insurance-tips-for-taking-your-show-on-the-road\" rel=\"noopener\">Band on the run: touring insurance tips</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/what-about-when-film-producers-are-unable-to-obtain-music-rights\" rel=\"noopener\">What about when film producers are unable to obtain music rights?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/what-are-considerations-around-singers-performing-music-in-a-film\" rel=\"noopener\">Singers performing music in a film</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/blurring-the-lines-of-music-infringement-law-three-perspectives-in-one\" rel=\"noopener\">Blurred Lines music infringement lawsuit</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/music-licenses-for-non-original-music-used-in-a-film-production\" rel=\"noopener\">Music licenses for non-original music used in a film production</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer’s E&amp;O clearance procedures</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbiiN5OPy3Xv2AcutMxzQhKyn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Byron Pascoe</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: </span><a href=\"https://edwardslaw.ca/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Edwards Creative Law</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> - Canada's Entertainment Law Boutique™</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We’re entertainment lawyers who understand the business of creative industries. We guide creators and business professionals as they navigate the legal complexities of working with others—purchasing, financing, creating, licencing, and protecting creative properties, buying and selling creative services.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We act for clients from across Canada and around the world – working in Canada with Canadians. We advise on and structure their commercial transactions, their employment and independent contractor relationships. We incorporate and administer their corporations. And, if necessary, we resolve their disputes.&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. 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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 wrote and recorded their own music, and for them, they can give all the consents. They can grant the rights to use the recording and the composition.</p>\n<p>If there’s a record label involved, the label may have the right to give permission. If there’s a publisher involved, they may have the right; it really depends on who the creative collaborators are, who the other parties are (if there’s a record label, publisher, one person vs. many people). There’s a lot of music where there’s a lot of people involved. It’s not just co-writers; it’s also producers. Music producers oftentimes own and control a share of a composition. I work for producers, beatmakers, artists, all the different players, and I know from just their way of working together that they’re each composers/writers.</p>\n<p>You need to make sure that if there’s a lot of people credited on a song, that you’re getting permission from the right people. Don’t assume that the main artist is the only decision maker. You need to make sure that everybody who is listed on a song is dealt with in some way: either get permission from them personally or from the entity giving permission on behalf of everybody else. It’s important to get permission from everybody who was involved in the production or someone on their behalf.</p>\n<p>If there was a producer involved and s/he never gave consent to the artist to use the composition, or if they hadn’t clarified their splits of the composition, you want to make sure that they have done that. It’s important to do a “deep dive” on all music that you’re using to make sure that you’re being very detailed and specific about who may have been involved. What you want to avoid is for someone you’ve never heard of to come after you later to say, <em>“I was a producer on that track… I used to be in the band at that time and they never got consent from me to use the music.”</em> So, ask a lot of questions to the musicians you’re working with. If you want to have music in your production, make sure that you’re getting consent from everybody who has the right to give consent for that music to be in your production.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Byron Pascoe</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Edwards Creative Law</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/band-on-the-run-touring-insurance-tips-for-taking-your-show-on-the-road\" rel=\"noopener\">Band on the run: touring insurance tips</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/what-about-when-film-producers-are-unable-to-obtain-music-rights\" rel=\"noopener\">What about when film producers are unable to obtain music rights?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/what-are-considerations-around-singers-performing-music-in-a-film\" rel=\"noopener\">Singers performing music in a film</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/blurring-the-lines-of-music-infringement-law-three-perspectives-in-one\" rel=\"noopener\">Blurred Lines music infringement lawsuit</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/music-licenses-for-non-original-music-used-in-a-film-production\" rel=\"noopener\">Music licenses for non-original music used in a film production</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer’s E&amp;O clearance procedures</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbiiN5OPy3Xv2AcutMxzQhKyn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Byron Pascoe</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: </span><a href=\"https://edwardslaw.ca/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Edwards Creative Law</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> - Canada's Entertainment Law Boutique™</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We’re entertainment lawyers who understand the business of creative industries. 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So, let’s do a “resource round-up” of some of the <strong>best websites and online platforms</strong> where filmmakers can download and use stock footage.</p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#pond5\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock and Pond5</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#getty\" rel=\"noopener\">Getty Images</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#vimeo\" rel=\"noopener\">Vimeo Stock</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#adobe\" rel=\"noopener\">Adobe Stock</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#artgrid\" rel=\"noopener\">Artgrid</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#envato\" rel=\"noopener\">Envato</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#storyblocks\" rel=\"noopener\">Storyblocks</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#motion\" rel=\"noopener\">Motion Array</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#videvo\" rel=\"noopener\">Videvo</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#filmsupply\" rel=\"noopener\">Filmsupply</a></li>\n</ol>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"pond5\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Shutterstock and Pond5</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.shutterstock.com/\">https://www.shutterstock.com/</a></p>\n<p>You have likely already heard about Shutterstock, one of the largest providers of stock photography, stock footage, and stock music on the Internet.</p>\n<p>Pond5 is an online marketplace for royalty-free media that offers high-quality footage by professional artists from around the world. It was acquired by Shutterstock in 2022.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"getty\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Getty Images</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.gettyimages.ca/creative-video\">https://www.gettyimages.ca/creative-video</a></p>\n<p>Getty Images is a renowned stock media platform with a diverse selection of footage.</p>\n<p>With a library of over 477 million assets, including stock video, filmmakers should be able to find something appropriate for their projects here.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"vimeo\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Vimeo Stock</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://vimeo.com/stock\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://vimeo.com/stock</a></p>\n<p>Vimeo partners with world-class creators to curate exclusive footage that looks like nothing else. Plus, creators on Vimeo Stock keep up to an industry-leading 70% of the revenue for their clips.</p>\n<p>Since all of Vimeo’s stock clips are royalty-free and cleared for commercial use, you can use each licensed clip in an unlimited number of projects, such as commercials, narrative films, documentary films, and in corporate videos.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"adobe\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Adobe Stock</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://stock.adobe.com/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://stock.adobe.com/</a></p>\n<p>Adobe Stock offers 4K and HD video clips for use in motion projects. A free trial is available.</p>\n<p>Two license types are offered: standard and extended.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"artgrid\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Artgrid</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://artgrid.io/\">https://artgrid.io/</a></p>\n<p>Artgrid offers unlimited footage downloads, full coverage on any platform worldwide and a lifetime license. All plans include YouTube monetization.</p>\n<p>Preview clips can be downloaded for free to try the platform.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"envato\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Envato</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://elements.envato.com/stock-video\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://elements.envato.com/stock-video</a></p>\n<p>Envato offers royalty-free stock videos for download.</p>\n<p>With a subscription, you get access to millions of videos, unlimited downloads, lifetime commercial licensing, and new items are added daily.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"storyblocks\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Storyblocks</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.storyblocks.com/\">https://www.storyblocks.com/</a></p>\n<p>Join 150,000+ creators and businesses worldwide who trust Storyblocks to bring their stories to life.</p>\n<p>The Storyblocks content is covered by a royalty free license, with enhanced licensing coverage options for big companies and large productions.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"motion\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Motion Array</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://motionarray.com/\">https://motionarray.com/</a></p>\n<p>Take projects from concept to completion with Motion Array’s unlimited royalty-free stock assets and an all-in-one marketplace for creators.</p>\n<p>Motion Array also offers video collaboration tools, an Adobe extension and a portfolio builder, all in one subscription.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"videvo\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Videvo</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.videvo.net/\">https://www.videvo.net/</a></p>\n<p>As a free Videvo user, you'll enjoy access to over 50,000+ free stock video clips and motion graphics, animated backgrounds, and more. Attribution required.</p>\n<p>When you upgrade to a premium plan, the license for free video and audio content is upgraded to royalty-free, meaning you no longer have to provide attribution to the author.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"filmsupply\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Filmsupply</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.filmsupply.com/\">https://www.filmsupply.com/</a></p>\n<p>Filmsupply is the global leader in cinematic footage licensing.</p>\n<p>Representing an elite roster of acclaimed filmmakers, Filmsupply is the premier licensing agency for creative entities seeking to elevate media projects with authentic, highly cinematic footage.</p>\n<h2>&nbsp;</h2>\n<h2>Film Equipment Insurance | Short-Term Film Production Insurance</h2>\n<p>If you’re reading about stock footage platforms for filmmakers, chances are that you’re a filmmaker yourself. You’ll want to insure your film/video gear and short-term productions:</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://shortshoot.frontrowinsurance.com/\"><strong><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Front Row’s Short Shoot insurance policy</span></strong></a> (Canada) is a good option for insuring your short-term film projects. Coverage for up to 15 consecutive days of filming. The coverage is available online, 24/7. Covers rented gear, rented locations, rented props, sets, wardrobes, and more. You can get a quote in two minutes and purchase a policy 100% online. If you are in the US, please complete <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/short-term-production-insurance-for-filmmakers-us\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">this form</span></a>.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://digigearinsure.frontrowinsurance.com/\"><strong><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Front Row’s DigiGear insurance policy</span></strong></a> (Canada) is a good option for insuring your filmmaking gear, including your film camera(s). Also available online. Quotes in 2 minutes; policies available in 5 minutes. Shop from your phone. If you are in the US, please complete <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/film-production-equipment-insurance\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">this form</span></a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Refer a Friend to Front Row</h2>\n<p>Based on customer demand, we’ve setup our <a href=\"/referral?hsCtaTracking=b897e5bc-d786-4362-a55a-f53a79163e88%7C35d8a2fb-7640-4f1f-a5ed-a356bcee8758\" rel=\"noopener\">referral marketing program</a> and if you refer a friend to Front Row, you could win a $15 Amazon eGift Card OR be entered into a random draw to win a $99 Amazon eGift Card! <em>(depending on your province)</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for the lowest possible cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment of claims. Offices in: Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, New York, LA and Nashville.</em></span></p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. 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Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</em></span></p>\n<h3>Related posts:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/how-do-fair-dealing-and-public-domain-apply-to-music\" rel=\"noopener\">FAIR DEALING AND PUBLIC DOMAIN: BYRON PASCOE</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/top-free-music-platforms-for-filmmakers\" rel=\"noopener\">THE TOP FREE MUSIC PLATFORMS FOR FILMMAKERS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/best-mobile-apps-for-filmmakers\" rel=\"noopener\">THE BEST MOBILE APPS FOR FILMMAKERS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/10-best-laptops-for-music-production\" rel=\"noopener\">THE BEST LAPTOPS FOR MUSIC PRODUCTION</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/the-best-cameras-for-filmmaking\" rel=\"noopener\">THE BEST CAMERAS FOR FILMMAKING</a></li>\n<li>Google Web Story: <a href=\"https://stories.frontrowinsurance.com/the-top-10-stock-footage-platforms/\" rel=\"noopener\">TOP 10 STOCK FOOTAGE PLATFORMS</a></li>\n</ul>","post_summary":"<p style=\"font-size: 14px; text-align: right;\"><em>Image: Shutterstock</em></p>\n","blog_post_schedule_task_uid":null,"blog_publish_to_social_media_task":"DONE","blog_publish_instant_email_task_uid":"DONE","blog_publish_instant_email_campaign_id":null,"blog_publish_instant_email_retry_count":null,"rss_body":"<p style=\"font-size: 14px; text-align: right;\"><em>Image: Shutterstock</em></p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>If you’re working on a low-to-no budget film/video project or documentary, you’ll probably have to use stock footage and thankfully, there are many helpful platforms out there that provide a large variety of footage for download at reasonable prices. So, let’s do a “resource round-up” of some of the <strong>best websites and online platforms</strong> where filmmakers can download and use stock footage.</p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#pond5\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock and Pond5</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#getty\" rel=\"noopener\">Getty Images</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#vimeo\" rel=\"noopener\">Vimeo Stock</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#adobe\" rel=\"noopener\">Adobe Stock</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#artgrid\" rel=\"noopener\">Artgrid</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#envato\" rel=\"noopener\">Envato</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#storyblocks\" rel=\"noopener\">Storyblocks</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#motion\" rel=\"noopener\">Motion Array</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#videvo\" rel=\"noopener\">Videvo</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#filmsupply\" rel=\"noopener\">Filmsupply</a></li>\n</ol>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"pond5\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Shutterstock and Pond5</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.shutterstock.com/\">https://www.shutterstock.com/</a></p>\n<p>You have likely already heard about Shutterstock, one of the largest providers of stock photography, stock footage, and stock music on the Internet.</p>\n<p>Pond5 is an online marketplace for royalty-free media that offers high-quality footage by professional artists from around the world. It was acquired by Shutterstock in 2022.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"getty\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Getty Images</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.gettyimages.ca/creative-video\">https://www.gettyimages.ca/creative-video</a></p>\n<p>Getty Images is a renowned stock media platform with a diverse selection of footage.</p>\n<p>With a library of over 477 million assets, including stock video, filmmakers should be able to find something appropriate for their projects here.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"vimeo\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Vimeo Stock</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://vimeo.com/stock\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://vimeo.com/stock</a></p>\n<p>Vimeo partners with world-class creators to curate exclusive footage that looks like nothing else. Plus, creators on Vimeo Stock keep up to an industry-leading 70% of the revenue for their clips.</p>\n<p>Since all of Vimeo’s stock clips are royalty-free and cleared for commercial use, you can use each licensed clip in an unlimited number of projects, such as commercials, narrative films, documentary films, and in corporate videos.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"adobe\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Adobe Stock</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://stock.adobe.com/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://stock.adobe.com/</a></p>\n<p>Adobe Stock offers 4K and HD video clips for use in motion projects. A free trial is available.</p>\n<p>Two license types are offered: standard and extended.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"artgrid\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Artgrid</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://artgrid.io/\">https://artgrid.io/</a></p>\n<p>Artgrid offers unlimited footage downloads, full coverage on any platform worldwide and a lifetime license. All plans include YouTube monetization.</p>\n<p>Preview clips can be downloaded for free to try the platform.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"envato\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Envato</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://elements.envato.com/stock-video\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://elements.envato.com/stock-video</a></p>\n<p>Envato offers royalty-free stock videos for download.</p>\n<p>With a subscription, you get access to millions of videos, unlimited downloads, lifetime commercial licensing, and new items are added daily.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"storyblocks\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Storyblocks</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.storyblocks.com/\">https://www.storyblocks.com/</a></p>\n<p>Join 150,000+ creators and businesses worldwide who trust Storyblocks to bring their stories to life.</p>\n<p>The Storyblocks content is covered by a royalty free license, with enhanced licensing coverage options for big companies and large productions.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"motion\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Motion Array</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://motionarray.com/\">https://motionarray.com/</a></p>\n<p>Take projects from concept to completion with Motion Array’s unlimited royalty-free stock assets and an all-in-one marketplace for creators.</p>\n<p>Motion Array also offers video collaboration tools, an Adobe extension and a portfolio builder, all in one subscription.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"videvo\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Videvo</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.videvo.net/\">https://www.videvo.net/</a></p>\n<p>As a free Videvo user, you'll enjoy access to over 50,000+ free stock video clips and motion graphics, animated backgrounds, and more. Attribution required.</p>\n<p>When you upgrade to a premium plan, the license for free video and audio content is upgraded to royalty-free, meaning you no longer have to provide attribution to the author.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"filmsupply\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Filmsupply</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.filmsupply.com/\">https://www.filmsupply.com/</a></p>\n<p>Filmsupply is the global leader in cinematic footage licensing.</p>\n<p>Representing an elite roster of acclaimed filmmakers, Filmsupply is the premier licensing agency for creative entities seeking to elevate media projects with authentic, highly cinematic footage.</p>\n<h2>&nbsp;</h2>\n<h2>Film Equipment Insurance | Short-Term Film Production Insurance</h2>\n<p>If you’re reading about stock footage platforms for filmmakers, chances are that you’re a filmmaker yourself. You’ll want to insure your film/video gear and short-term productions:</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://shortshoot.frontrowinsurance.com/\"><strong><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Front Row’s Short Shoot insurance policy</span></strong></a> (Canada) is a good option for insuring your short-term film projects. Coverage for up to 15 consecutive days of filming. The coverage is available online, 24/7. Covers rented gear, rented locations, rented props, sets, wardrobes, and more. You can get a quote in two minutes and purchase a policy 100% online. If you are in the US, please complete <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/short-term-production-insurance-for-filmmakers-us\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">this form</span></a>.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://digigearinsure.frontrowinsurance.com/\"><strong><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Front Row’s DigiGear insurance policy</span></strong></a> (Canada) is a good option for insuring your filmmaking gear, including your film camera(s). Also available online. Quotes in 2 minutes; policies available in 5 minutes. Shop from your phone. If you are in the US, please complete <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/film-production-equipment-insurance\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">this form</span></a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Refer a Friend to Front Row</h2>\n<p>Based on customer demand, we’ve setup our <a href=\"/referral?hsCtaTracking=b897e5bc-d786-4362-a55a-f53a79163e88%7C35d8a2fb-7640-4f1f-a5ed-a356bcee8758\" rel=\"noopener\">referral marketing program</a> and if you refer a friend to Front Row, you could win a $15 Amazon eGift Card OR be entered into a random draw to win a $99 Amazon eGift Card! <em>(depending on your province)</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. 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So, let’s do a “resource round-up” of some of the <strong>best websites and online platforms</strong> where filmmakers can download and use stock footage.</p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#pond5\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock and Pond5</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#getty\" rel=\"noopener\">Getty Images</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#vimeo\" rel=\"noopener\">Vimeo Stock</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#adobe\" rel=\"noopener\">Adobe Stock</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#artgrid\" rel=\"noopener\">Artgrid</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#envato\" rel=\"noopener\">Envato</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#storyblocks\" rel=\"noopener\">Storyblocks</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#motion\" rel=\"noopener\">Motion Array</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#videvo\" rel=\"noopener\">Videvo</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#filmsupply\" rel=\"noopener\">Filmsupply</a></li>\n</ol>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"pond5\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Shutterstock and Pond5</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.shutterstock.com/\">https://www.shutterstock.com/</a></p>\n<p>You have likely already heard about Shutterstock, one of the largest providers of stock photography, stock footage, and stock music on the Internet.</p>\n<p>Pond5 is an online marketplace for royalty-free media that offers high-quality footage by professional artists from around the world. It was acquired by Shutterstock in 2022.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"getty\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Getty Images</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.gettyimages.ca/creative-video\">https://www.gettyimages.ca/creative-video</a></p>\n<p>Getty Images is a renowned stock media platform with a diverse selection of footage.</p>\n<p>With a library of over 477 million assets, including stock video, filmmakers should be able to find something appropriate for their projects here.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"vimeo\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Vimeo Stock</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://vimeo.com/stock\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://vimeo.com/stock</a></p>\n<p>Vimeo partners with world-class creators to curate exclusive footage that looks like nothing else. Plus, creators on Vimeo Stock keep up to an industry-leading 70% of the revenue for their clips.</p>\n<p>Since all of Vimeo’s stock clips are royalty-free and cleared for commercial use, you can use each licensed clip in an unlimited number of projects, such as commercials, narrative films, documentary films, and in corporate videos.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"adobe\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Adobe Stock</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://stock.adobe.com/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://stock.adobe.com/</a></p>\n<p>Adobe Stock offers 4K and HD video clips for use in motion projects. A free trial is available.</p>\n<p>Two license types are offered: standard and extended.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"artgrid\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Artgrid</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://artgrid.io/\">https://artgrid.io/</a></p>\n<p>Artgrid offers unlimited footage downloads, full coverage on any platform worldwide and a lifetime license. 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Attribution required.</p>\n<p>When you upgrade to a premium plan, the license for free video and audio content is upgraded to royalty-free, meaning you no longer have to provide attribution to the author.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"filmsupply\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Filmsupply</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.filmsupply.com/\">https://www.filmsupply.com/</a></p>\n<p>Filmsupply is the global leader in cinematic footage licensing.</p>\n<p>Representing an elite roster of acclaimed filmmakers, Filmsupply is the premier licensing agency for creative entities seeking to elevate media projects with authentic, highly cinematic footage.</p>\n<h2>&nbsp;</h2>\n<h2>Film Equipment Insurance | Short-Term Film Production Insurance</h2>\n<p>If you’re reading about stock footage platforms for filmmakers, chances are that you’re a filmmaker yourself. You’ll want to insure your film/video gear and short-term productions:</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://shortshoot.frontrowinsurance.com/\"><strong><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Front Row’s Short Shoot insurance policy</span></strong></a> (Canada) is a good option for insuring your short-term film projects. Coverage for up to 15 consecutive days of filming. The coverage is available online, 24/7. Covers rented gear, rented locations, rented props, sets, wardrobes, and more. You can get a quote in two minutes and purchase a policy 100% online. If you are in the US, please complete <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/short-term-production-insurance-for-filmmakers-us\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">this form</span></a>.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://digigearinsure.frontrowinsurance.com/\"><strong><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Front Row’s DigiGear insurance policy</span></strong></a> (Canada) is a good option for insuring your filmmaking gear, including your film camera(s). Also available online. Quotes in 2 minutes; policies available in 5 minutes. Shop from your phone. If you are in the US, please complete <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/film-production-equipment-insurance\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">this form</span></a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Refer a Friend to Front Row</h2>\n<p>Based on customer demand, we’ve setup our <a href=\"/referral?hsCtaTracking=b897e5bc-d786-4362-a55a-f53a79163e88%7C35d8a2fb-7640-4f1f-a5ed-a356bcee8758\" rel=\"noopener\">referral marketing program</a> and if you refer a friend to Front Row, you could win a $15 Amazon eGift Card OR be entered into a random draw to win a $99 Amazon eGift Card! <em>(depending on your province)</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for the lowest possible cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment of claims. Offices in: Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, New York, LA and Nashville.</em></span></p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</em></span></p>\n<h3>Related posts:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/how-do-fair-dealing-and-public-domain-apply-to-music\" rel=\"noopener\">FAIR DEALING AND PUBLIC DOMAIN: BYRON PASCOE</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/top-free-music-platforms-for-filmmakers\" rel=\"noopener\">THE TOP FREE MUSIC PLATFORMS FOR FILMMAKERS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/best-mobile-apps-for-filmmakers\" rel=\"noopener\">THE BEST MOBILE APPS FOR FILMMAKERS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/10-best-laptops-for-music-production\" rel=\"noopener\">THE BEST LAPTOPS FOR MUSIC PRODUCTION</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/the-best-cameras-for-filmmaking\" rel=\"noopener\">THE BEST CAMERAS FOR FILMMAKING</a></li>\n<li>Google Web Story: <a href=\"https://stories.frontrowinsurance.com/the-top-10-stock-footage-platforms/\" rel=\"noopener\">TOP 10 STOCK FOOTAGE PLATFORMS</a></li>\n</ul>","postBodyRss":"<p style=\"font-size: 14px; text-align: right;\"><em>Image: Shutterstock</em></p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>If you’re working on a low-to-no budget film/video project or documentary, you’ll probably have to use stock footage and thankfully, there are many helpful platforms out there that provide a large variety of footage for download at reasonable prices. So, let’s do a “resource round-up” of some of the <strong>best websites and online platforms</strong> where filmmakers can download and use stock footage.</p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#pond5\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock and Pond5</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#getty\" rel=\"noopener\">Getty Images</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#vimeo\" rel=\"noopener\">Vimeo Stock</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#adobe\" rel=\"noopener\">Adobe Stock</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#artgrid\" rel=\"noopener\">Artgrid</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#envato\" rel=\"noopener\">Envato</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#storyblocks\" rel=\"noopener\">Storyblocks</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#motion\" rel=\"noopener\">Motion Array</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#videvo\" rel=\"noopener\">Videvo</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#filmsupply\" rel=\"noopener\">Filmsupply</a></li>\n</ol>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"pond5\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Shutterstock and Pond5</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.shutterstock.com/\">https://www.shutterstock.com/</a></p>\n<p>You have likely already heard about Shutterstock, one of the largest providers of stock photography, stock footage, and stock music on the Internet.</p>\n<p>Pond5 is an online marketplace for royalty-free media that offers high-quality footage by professional artists from around the world. It was acquired by Shutterstock in 2022.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"getty\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Getty Images</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.gettyimages.ca/creative-video\">https://www.gettyimages.ca/creative-video</a></p>\n<p>Getty Images is a renowned stock media platform with a diverse selection of footage.</p>\n<p>With a library of over 477 million assets, including stock video, filmmakers should be able to find something appropriate for their projects here.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"vimeo\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Vimeo Stock</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://vimeo.com/stock\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://vimeo.com/stock</a></p>\n<p>Vimeo partners with world-class creators to curate exclusive footage that looks like nothing else. Plus, creators on Vimeo Stock keep up to an industry-leading 70% of the revenue for their clips.</p>\n<p>Since all of Vimeo’s stock clips are royalty-free and cleared for commercial use, you can use each licensed clip in an unlimited number of projects, such as commercials, narrative films, documentary films, and in corporate videos.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"adobe\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Adobe Stock</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://stock.adobe.com/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://stock.adobe.com/</a></p>\n<p>Adobe Stock offers 4K and HD video clips for use in motion projects. A free trial is available.</p>\n<p>Two license types are offered: standard and extended.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"artgrid\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Artgrid</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://artgrid.io/\">https://artgrid.io/</a></p>\n<p>Artgrid offers unlimited footage downloads, full coverage on any platform worldwide and a lifetime license. All plans include YouTube monetization.</p>\n<p>Preview clips can be downloaded for free to try the platform.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"envato\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Envato</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://elements.envato.com/stock-video\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://elements.envato.com/stock-video</a></p>\n<p>Envato offers royalty-free stock videos for download.</p>\n<p>With a subscription, you get access to millions of videos, unlimited downloads, lifetime commercial licensing, and new items are added daily.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"storyblocks\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Storyblocks</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.storyblocks.com/\">https://www.storyblocks.com/</a></p>\n<p>Join 150,000+ creators and businesses worldwide who trust Storyblocks to bring their stories to life.</p>\n<p>The Storyblocks content is covered by a royalty free license, with enhanced licensing coverage options for big companies and large productions.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"motion\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Motion Array</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://motionarray.com/\">https://motionarray.com/</a></p>\n<p>Take projects from concept to completion with Motion Array’s unlimited royalty-free stock assets and an all-in-one marketplace for creators.</p>\n<p>Motion Array also offers video collaboration tools, an Adobe extension and a portfolio builder, all in one subscription.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"videvo\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Videvo</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.videvo.net/\">https://www.videvo.net/</a></p>\n<p>As a free Videvo user, you'll enjoy access to over 50,000+ free stock video clips and motion graphics, animated backgrounds, and more. Attribution required.</p>\n<p>When you upgrade to a premium plan, the license for free video and audio content is upgraded to royalty-free, meaning you no longer have to provide attribution to the author.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"filmsupply\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Filmsupply</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.filmsupply.com/\">https://www.filmsupply.com/</a></p>\n<p>Filmsupply is the global leader in cinematic footage licensing.</p>\n<p>Representing an elite roster of acclaimed filmmakers, Filmsupply is the premier licensing agency for creative entities seeking to elevate media projects with authentic, highly cinematic footage.</p>\n<h2>&nbsp;</h2>\n<h2>Film Equipment Insurance | Short-Term Film Production Insurance</h2>\n<p>If you’re reading about stock footage platforms for filmmakers, chances are that you’re a filmmaker yourself. You’ll want to insure your film/video gear and short-term productions:</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://shortshoot.frontrowinsurance.com/\"><strong><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Front Row’s Short Shoot insurance policy</span></strong></a> (Canada) is a good option for insuring your short-term film projects. Coverage for up to 15 consecutive days of filming. The coverage is available online, 24/7. Covers rented gear, rented locations, rented props, sets, wardrobes, and more. You can get a quote in two minutes and purchase a policy 100% online. If you are in the US, please complete <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/short-term-production-insurance-for-filmmakers-us\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">this form</span></a>.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://digigearinsure.frontrowinsurance.com/\"><strong><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Front Row’s DigiGear insurance policy</span></strong></a> (Canada) is a good option for insuring your filmmaking gear, including your film camera(s). Also available online. Quotes in 2 minutes; policies available in 5 minutes. Shop from your phone. If you are in the US, please complete <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/film-production-equipment-insurance\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">this form</span></a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Refer a Friend to Front Row</h2>\n<p>Based on customer demand, we’ve setup our <a href=\"/referral?hsCtaTracking=b897e5bc-d786-4362-a55a-f53a79163e88%7C35d8a2fb-7640-4f1f-a5ed-a356bcee8758\" rel=\"noopener\">referral marketing program</a> and if you refer a friend to Front Row, you could win a $15 Amazon eGift Card OR be entered into a random draw to win a $99 Amazon eGift Card! <em>(depending on your province)</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for the lowest possible cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment of claims. Offices in: Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, New York, LA and Nashville.</em></span></p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</em></span></p>\n<h3>Related posts:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/how-do-fair-dealing-and-public-domain-apply-to-music\" rel=\"noopener\">FAIR DEALING AND PUBLIC DOMAIN: BYRON PASCOE</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/top-free-music-platforms-for-filmmakers\" rel=\"noopener\">THE TOP FREE MUSIC PLATFORMS FOR FILMMAKERS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/best-mobile-apps-for-filmmakers\" rel=\"noopener\">THE BEST MOBILE APPS FOR FILMMAKERS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/10-best-laptops-for-music-production\" rel=\"noopener\">THE BEST LAPTOPS FOR MUSIC PRODUCTION</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/the-best-cameras-for-filmmaking\" rel=\"noopener\">THE BEST CAMERAS FOR FILMMAKING</a></li>\n<li>Google Web Story: <a href=\"https://stories.frontrowinsurance.com/the-top-10-stock-footage-platforms/\" rel=\"noopener\">TOP 10 STOCK FOOTAGE PLATFORMS</a></li>\n</ul>","postEmailContent":"<p style=\"font-size: 14px; text-align: right;\"><em>Image: Shutterstock</em></p>","postFeaturedImageIfEnabled":"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20stock%20footage%20websites/stock-footage-download-shutterstock_2150291095-forweb600.jpg","postListContent":"<p style=\"font-size: 14px; text-align: right;\"><em>Image: Shutterstock</em></p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>If you’re working on a low-to-no budget film/video project or documentary, you’ll probably have to use stock footage and thankfully, there are many helpful platforms out there that provide a large variety of footage for download at reasonable prices. So, let’s do a “resource round-up” of some of the <strong>best websites and online platforms</strong> where filmmakers can download and use stock footage.</p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#pond5\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock and Pond5</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#getty\" rel=\"noopener\">Getty Images</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#vimeo\" rel=\"noopener\">Vimeo Stock</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#adobe\" rel=\"noopener\">Adobe Stock</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#artgrid\" rel=\"noopener\">Artgrid</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#envato\" rel=\"noopener\">Envato</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#storyblocks\" rel=\"noopener\">Storyblocks</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#motion\" rel=\"noopener\">Motion Array</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#videvo\" rel=\"noopener\">Videvo</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#filmsupply\" rel=\"noopener\">Filmsupply</a></li>\n</ol>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"pond5\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Shutterstock and Pond5</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.shutterstock.com/\">https://www.shutterstock.com/</a></p>\n<p>You have likely already heard about Shutterstock, one of the largest providers of stock photography, stock footage, and stock music on the Internet.</p>\n<p>Pond5 is an online marketplace for royalty-free media that offers high-quality footage by professional artists from around the world. It was acquired by Shutterstock in 2022.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"getty\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Getty Images</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.gettyimages.ca/creative-video\">https://www.gettyimages.ca/creative-video</a></p>\n<p>Getty Images is a renowned stock media platform with a diverse selection of footage.</p>\n<p>With a library of over 477 million assets, including stock video, filmmakers should be able to find something appropriate for their projects here.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"vimeo\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Vimeo Stock</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://vimeo.com/stock\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://vimeo.com/stock</a></p>\n<p>Vimeo partners with world-class creators to curate exclusive footage that looks like nothing else. Plus, creators on Vimeo Stock keep up to an industry-leading 70% of the revenue for their clips.</p>\n<p>Since all of Vimeo’s stock clips are royalty-free and cleared for commercial use, you can use each licensed clip in an unlimited number of projects, such as commercials, narrative films, documentary films, and in corporate videos.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"adobe\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Adobe Stock</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://stock.adobe.com/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://stock.adobe.com/</a></p>\n<p>Adobe Stock offers 4K and HD video clips for use in motion projects. A free trial is available.</p>\n<p>Two license types are offered: standard and extended.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"artgrid\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Artgrid</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://artgrid.io/\">https://artgrid.io/</a></p>\n<p>Artgrid offers unlimited footage downloads, full coverage on any platform worldwide and a lifetime license. All plans include YouTube monetization.</p>\n<p>Preview clips can be downloaded for free to try the platform.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"envato\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Envato</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://elements.envato.com/stock-video\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://elements.envato.com/stock-video</a></p>\n<p>Envato offers royalty-free stock videos for download.</p>\n<p>With a subscription, you get access to millions of videos, unlimited downloads, lifetime commercial licensing, and new items are added daily.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"storyblocks\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Storyblocks</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.storyblocks.com/\">https://www.storyblocks.com/</a></p>\n<p>Join 150,000+ creators and businesses worldwide who trust Storyblocks to bring their stories to life.</p>\n<p>The Storyblocks content is covered by a royalty free license, with enhanced licensing coverage options for big companies and large productions.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"motion\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Motion Array</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://motionarray.com/\">https://motionarray.com/</a></p>\n<p>Take projects from concept to completion with Motion Array’s unlimited royalty-free stock assets and an all-in-one marketplace for creators.</p>\n<p>Motion Array also offers video collaboration tools, an Adobe extension and a portfolio builder, all in one subscription.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"videvo\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Videvo</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.videvo.net/\">https://www.videvo.net/</a></p>\n<p>As a free Videvo user, you'll enjoy access to over 50,000+ free stock video clips and motion graphics, animated backgrounds, and more. Attribution required.</p>\n<p>When you upgrade to a premium plan, the license for free video and audio content is upgraded to royalty-free, meaning you no longer have to provide attribution to the author.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"filmsupply\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Filmsupply</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.filmsupply.com/\">https://www.filmsupply.com/</a></p>\n<p>Filmsupply is the global leader in cinematic footage licensing.</p>\n<p>Representing an elite roster of acclaimed filmmakers, Filmsupply is the premier licensing agency for creative entities seeking to elevate media projects with authentic, highly cinematic footage.</p>\n<h2>&nbsp;</h2>\n<h2>Film Equipment Insurance | Short-Term Film Production Insurance</h2>\n<p>If you’re reading about stock footage platforms for filmmakers, chances are that you’re a filmmaker yourself. You’ll want to insure your film/video gear and short-term productions:</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://shortshoot.frontrowinsurance.com/\"><strong><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Front Row’s Short Shoot insurance policy</span></strong></a> (Canada) is a good option for insuring your short-term film projects. Coverage for up to 15 consecutive days of filming. The coverage is available online, 24/7. Covers rented gear, rented locations, rented props, sets, wardrobes, and more. You can get a quote in two minutes and purchase a policy 100% online. If you are in the US, please complete <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/short-term-production-insurance-for-filmmakers-us\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">this form</span></a>.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://digigearinsure.frontrowinsurance.com/\"><strong><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Front Row’s DigiGear insurance policy</span></strong></a> (Canada) is a good option for insuring your filmmaking gear, including your film camera(s). Also available online. Quotes in 2 minutes; policies available in 5 minutes. Shop from your phone. If you are in the US, please complete <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/film-production-equipment-insurance\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">this form</span></a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Refer a Friend to Front Row</h2>\n<p>Based on customer demand, we’ve setup our <a href=\"/referral?hsCtaTracking=b897e5bc-d786-4362-a55a-f53a79163e88%7C35d8a2fb-7640-4f1f-a5ed-a356bcee8758\" rel=\"noopener\">referral marketing program</a> and if you refer a friend to Front Row, you could win a $15 Amazon eGift Card OR be entered into a random draw to win a $99 Amazon eGift Card! <em>(depending on your province)</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for the lowest possible cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment of claims. Offices in: Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, New York, LA and Nashville.</em></span></p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</em></span></p>\n<h3>Related posts:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/how-do-fair-dealing-and-public-domain-apply-to-music\" rel=\"noopener\">FAIR DEALING AND PUBLIC DOMAIN: BYRON PASCOE</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/top-free-music-platforms-for-filmmakers\" rel=\"noopener\">THE TOP FREE MUSIC PLATFORMS FOR FILMMAKERS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/best-mobile-apps-for-filmmakers\" rel=\"noopener\">THE BEST MOBILE APPS FOR FILMMAKERS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/10-best-laptops-for-music-production\" rel=\"noopener\">THE BEST LAPTOPS FOR MUSIC PRODUCTION</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/the-best-cameras-for-filmmaking\" rel=\"noopener\">THE BEST CAMERAS FOR FILMMAKING</a></li>\n<li>Google Web Story: <a href=\"https://stories.frontrowinsurance.com/the-top-10-stock-footage-platforms/\" rel=\"noopener\">TOP 10 STOCK FOOTAGE PLATFORMS</a></li>\n</ul>","postListSummaryFeaturedImage":"","postRssContent":"<p style=\"font-size: 14px; text-align: right;\"><em>Image: Shutterstock</em></p>","postRssSummaryFeaturedImage":"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20stock%20footage%20websites/stock-footage-download-shutterstock_2150291095-forweb600.jpg","postSummary":"<p style=\"font-size: 14px; text-align: right;\"><em>Image: Shutterstock</em></p>\n","postSummaryRss":"<p style=\"font-size: 14px; text-align: right;\"><em>Image: Shutterstock</em></p>","postTemplate":"prox_frontrow/templates/blog/blog-post.html","previewImageSrc":null,"previewKey":"VUJUFJUX","previousPostFeaturedImage":"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Byron%20Pascoe/consent-shutterstock_1355455454-forweb600.jpg","previousPostFeaturedImageAltText":"Who can give consent to have music be in a film?","previousPostName":"Who can give consent to have music be in a film?","previousPostSlug":"articles/who-can-give-consent-to-have-music-be-in-a-film","processingStatus":"PUBLISHED","propertyForDynamicPageCanonicalUrl":null,"propertyForDynamicPageFeaturedImage":null,"propertyForDynamicPageMetaDescription":null,"propertyForDynamicPageSlug":null,"propertyForDynamicPageTitle":null,"publicAccessRules":[],"publicAccessRulesEnabled":false,"publishDate":1699896132000,"publishDateLocalTime":1699896132000,"publishDateLocalized":{"date":1699896132000,"format":"medium","language":"en_US"},"publishImmediately":true,"publishTimezoneOffset":null,"publishedAt":1714669961237,"publishedByEmail":null,"publishedById":7915797,"publishedByName":null,"publishedUrl":"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/top-10-stock-footage-platforms-for-filmmakers","resolvedDomain":"www.frontrowinsurance.com","resolvedLanguage":null,"rssBody":"<p style=\"font-size: 14px; text-align: right;\"><em>Image: Shutterstock</em></p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>If you’re working on a low-to-no budget film/video project or documentary, you’ll probably have to use stock footage and thankfully, there are many helpful platforms out there that provide a large variety of footage for download at reasonable prices. So, let’s do a “resource round-up” of some of the <strong>best websites and online platforms</strong> where filmmakers can download and use stock footage.</p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#pond5\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock and Pond5</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#getty\" rel=\"noopener\">Getty Images</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#vimeo\" rel=\"noopener\">Vimeo Stock</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#adobe\" rel=\"noopener\">Adobe Stock</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#artgrid\" rel=\"noopener\">Artgrid</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#envato\" rel=\"noopener\">Envato</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#storyblocks\" rel=\"noopener\">Storyblocks</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#motion\" rel=\"noopener\">Motion Array</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#videvo\" rel=\"noopener\">Videvo</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#filmsupply\" rel=\"noopener\">Filmsupply</a></li>\n</ol>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"pond5\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Shutterstock and Pond5</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.shutterstock.com/\">https://www.shutterstock.com/</a></p>\n<p>You have likely already heard about Shutterstock, one of the largest providers of stock photography, stock footage, and stock music on the Internet.</p>\n<p>Pond5 is an online marketplace for royalty-free media that offers high-quality footage by professional artists from around the world. It was acquired by Shutterstock in 2022.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"getty\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Getty Images</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.gettyimages.ca/creative-video\">https://www.gettyimages.ca/creative-video</a></p>\n<p>Getty Images is a renowned stock media platform with a diverse selection of footage.</p>\n<p>With a library of over 477 million assets, including stock video, filmmakers should be able to find something appropriate for their projects here.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"vimeo\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Vimeo Stock</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://vimeo.com/stock\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://vimeo.com/stock</a></p>\n<p>Vimeo partners with world-class creators to curate exclusive footage that looks like nothing else. Plus, creators on Vimeo Stock keep up to an industry-leading 70% of the revenue for their clips.</p>\n<p>Since all of Vimeo’s stock clips are royalty-free and cleared for commercial use, you can use each licensed clip in an unlimited number of projects, such as commercials, narrative films, documentary films, and in corporate videos.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"adobe\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Adobe Stock</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://stock.adobe.com/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://stock.adobe.com/</a></p>\n<p>Adobe Stock offers 4K and HD video clips for use in motion projects. A free trial is available.</p>\n<p>Two license types are offered: standard and extended.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"artgrid\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Artgrid</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://artgrid.io/\">https://artgrid.io/</a></p>\n<p>Artgrid offers unlimited footage downloads, full coverage on any platform worldwide and a lifetime license. All plans include YouTube monetization.</p>\n<p>Preview clips can be downloaded for free to try the platform.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"envato\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Envato</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://elements.envato.com/stock-video\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://elements.envato.com/stock-video</a></p>\n<p>Envato offers royalty-free stock videos for download.</p>\n<p>With a subscription, you get access to millions of videos, unlimited downloads, lifetime commercial licensing, and new items are added daily.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"storyblocks\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Storyblocks</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.storyblocks.com/\">https://www.storyblocks.com/</a></p>\n<p>Join 150,000+ creators and businesses worldwide who trust Storyblocks to bring their stories to life.</p>\n<p>The Storyblocks content is covered by a royalty free license, with enhanced licensing coverage options for big companies and large productions.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"motion\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Motion Array</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://motionarray.com/\">https://motionarray.com/</a></p>\n<p>Take projects from concept to completion with Motion Array’s unlimited royalty-free stock assets and an all-in-one marketplace for creators.</p>\n<p>Motion Array also offers video collaboration tools, an Adobe extension and a portfolio builder, all in one subscription.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"videvo\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Videvo</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.videvo.net/\">https://www.videvo.net/</a></p>\n<p>As a free Videvo user, you'll enjoy access to over 50,000+ free stock video clips and motion graphics, animated backgrounds, and more. Attribution required.</p>\n<p>When you upgrade to a premium plan, the license for free video and audio content is upgraded to royalty-free, meaning you no longer have to provide attribution to the author.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"filmsupply\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Filmsupply</h2>\n<p><strong>Website</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.filmsupply.com/\">https://www.filmsupply.com/</a></p>\n<p>Filmsupply is the global leader in cinematic footage licensing.</p>\n<p>Representing an elite roster of acclaimed filmmakers, Filmsupply is the premier licensing agency for creative entities seeking to elevate media projects with authentic, highly cinematic footage.</p>\n<h2>&nbsp;</h2>\n<h2>Film Equipment Insurance | Short-Term Film Production Insurance</h2>\n<p>If you’re reading about stock footage platforms for filmmakers, chances are that you’re a filmmaker yourself. You’ll want to insure your film/video gear and short-term productions:</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://shortshoot.frontrowinsurance.com/\"><strong><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Front Row’s Short Shoot insurance policy</span></strong></a> (Canada) is a good option for insuring your short-term film projects. Coverage for up to 15 consecutive days of filming. The coverage is available online, 24/7. Covers rented gear, rented locations, rented props, sets, wardrobes, and more. You can get a quote in two minutes and purchase a policy 100% online. If you are in the US, please complete <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/short-term-production-insurance-for-filmmakers-us\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">this form</span></a>.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://digigearinsure.frontrowinsurance.com/\"><strong><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">Front Row’s DigiGear insurance policy</span></strong></a> (Canada) is a good option for insuring your filmmaking gear, including your film camera(s). Also available online. Quotes in 2 minutes; policies available in 5 minutes. Shop from your phone. If you are in the US, please complete <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/film-production-equipment-insurance\"><span style=\"color: windowtext;\">this form</span></a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Refer a Friend to Front Row</h2>\n<p>Based on customer demand, we’ve setup our <a href=\"/referral?hsCtaTracking=b897e5bc-d786-4362-a55a-f53a79163e88%7C35d8a2fb-7640-4f1f-a5ed-a356bcee8758\" rel=\"noopener\">referral marketing program</a> and if you refer a friend to Front Row, you could win a $15 Amazon eGift Card OR be entered into a random draw to win a $99 Amazon eGift Card! <em>(depending on your province)</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for the lowest possible cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment of claims. Offices in: Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, New York, LA and Nashville.</em></span></p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</em></span></p>\n<h3>Related posts:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/how-do-fair-dealing-and-public-domain-apply-to-music\" rel=\"noopener\">FAIR DEALING AND PUBLIC DOMAIN: BYRON PASCOE</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/top-free-music-platforms-for-filmmakers\" rel=\"noopener\">THE TOP FREE MUSIC PLATFORMS FOR FILMMAKERS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/best-mobile-apps-for-filmmakers\" rel=\"noopener\">THE BEST MOBILE APPS FOR FILMMAKERS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/10-best-laptops-for-music-production\" rel=\"noopener\">THE BEST LAPTOPS FOR MUSIC PRODUCTION</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/the-best-cameras-for-filmmaking\" rel=\"noopener\">THE BEST CAMERAS FOR FILMMAKING</a></li>\n<li>Google Web Story: <a 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I hear a lot, <em>“Well, if I only use 10 seconds of this thing, is it OK?” </em>And my answer always is no. There’s no “10 second rule”; it’s not like a sandwich fell on the floor or that kind of thing.</p>\n<h2>Fair dealing (Canada) and music in film productions</h2>\n<p>So, if there is ANY amount of time being used from an existing song, you have to get permission. With the concept of fair dealing in Canada, there’s a process whereby there are some things that you can use (arguably) that is <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/bid/103438/e-o-acquire-proper-permission\">copyright infringement</a> but because of the fair dealing rules, you’re allowed to do it. Within music, <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/power-rangers-and-producers-errors-omissions-insurance\">parody</a> is one of the items in which you can try to rely on fair dealing. The thing about fair dealing in Canada (and fair use in the US) is that, sure, it’s part of the <em>Copyright Act</em>, it’s an exemption to copyright infringement, but really, the only way it can be determined definitively that it’s fair dealing in Canada, is if a judge says that it is. And it’s just not practical or financially feasible in most situations to go through the court system to have a judge determine that something is fair dealing.</p>\n<p>When people ask me, <em>“Is this fair dealing or fair use?”</em>, it always depends on the situation but preferably, you would not rely on fair dealing/fair use at all. You don’t want to have to deal with a claim and have to defend it and go to court and make the claim that it’s fair dealing. Fair dealing and fair use are key aspects of the copyright regime in general but it’s not the first thing that you should rely on when putting music into your film. You should be getting permission.</p>\n<p>Whether music is in the background or at the forefront or is the theme song of a TV show or in <a href=\"/articles/what-role-do-credits-play\" rel=\"noopener\">the credits</a>, it does not change the fact that you need permission. You’re probably going to pay more money if the song is a theme song <em>vs.</em> in the background but it doesn’t matter if it’s one second or 1,000 seconds or in the background or forefront; you need permission.</p>\n<h2>Public domain and music in film productions</h2>\n<p>The concept of public domain is that after a certain amount of time <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/film-production-right-of-publicity\">after an author’s death</a>, the music goes into the public domain, meaning that people in the public can use it without permission. So, if I write a song today, if a producer wants to use it, they need permission from me. But if I had died 100 years ago, you don’t need permission. Now the question is, when does music go into the public domain? Currently, in Canada, it’s 70 years after January 1<sup>st</sup> the year after the author has died. I work a lot in the area of <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/the-evolution-of-clearances-for-animated-programming\">kids’ animation productions</a> and in those situations, you have people composing music that may be based on music in the public domain. Part of my role is to establish whether or not the music for which someone is basing their new song on is in the public domain. If a composition is in the public domain, then if you’re creating a new version of it, you don’t need permission from anybody. If a song may or may not be in the public domain, you need to research whether or not it’s in the public domain, and if it’s not, you need to get permission from whoever controls that composition.</p>\n<p>There’s a lot of music in the public domain and people who have made adaptations and arrangements of music in the public domain, and if you as a producer want to use a composition that is an arrangement of something in the public domain, you need permission from whoever arranged that public domain work. If your composer wants to create a score that’s allegedly based on a public domain work, then it’s important to clarify whether it’s really in the public domain. There are different rules about public domain in different parts of the world; Canada and the US have a similar structure now.</p>\n<p>A lot of holiday and Christmas songs are in the public domain; that’s kind of where public domain comes up a lot in productions (to know whether a certain jingle is in the public domain or not). Public domain is an important part of the music ecosystem with film productions and it’s important to clarify that in Canada, the US and beyond, that something <em>is actually in</em> the public domain.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Byron Pascoe</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Edwards Creative Law</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/fair-use-vs.-fair-dealing\" rel=\"noopener\">E&amp;O considerations for US-based vs. Canada-based producers</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/who-can-give-consent-to-have-music-be-in-a-film\" rel=\"noopener\">Who can give consent to have music in a film?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/filmmakers-insurance-part-i\" rel=\"noopener\">Fair use and E&amp;O insurance for filmmakers</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer’s E&amp;O clearance procedures</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbiiN5OPy3Xv2AcutMxzQhKyn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Byron Pascoe</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: </span><a href=\"https://edwardslaw.ca/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Edwards Creative Law</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> - Canada's Entertainment Law Boutique™</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We’re entertainment lawyers who understand the business of creative industries. We guide creators and business professionals as they navigate the legal complexities of working with others—purchasing, financing, creating, licencing, and protecting creative properties, buying and selling creative services.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We act for clients from across Canada and around the world – working in Canada with Canadians. We advise on and structure their commercial transactions, their employment and independent contractor relationships. We incorporate and administer their corporations. And, if necessary, we resolve their disputes.&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. 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I hear a lot, <em>“Well, if I only use 10 seconds of this thing, is it OK?” </em>And my answer always is no. There’s no “10 second rule”; it’s not like a sandwich fell on the floor or that kind of thing.</p>\n<h2>Fair dealing (Canada) and music in film productions</h2>\n<p>So, if there is ANY amount of time being used from an existing song, you have to get permission. With the concept of fair dealing in Canada, there’s a process whereby there are some things that you can use (arguably) that is <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/bid/103438/e-o-acquire-proper-permission\">copyright infringement</a> but because of the fair dealing rules, you’re allowed to do it. Within music, <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/power-rangers-and-producers-errors-omissions-insurance\">parody</a> is one of the items in which you can try to rely on fair dealing. The thing about fair dealing in Canada (and fair use in the US) is that, sure, it’s part of the <em>Copyright Act</em>, it’s an exemption to copyright infringement, but really, the only way it can be determined definitively that it’s fair dealing in Canada, is if a judge says that it is. And it’s just not practical or financially feasible in most situations to go through the court system to have a judge determine that something is fair dealing.</p>\n<p>When people ask me, <em>“Is this fair dealing or fair use?”</em>, it always depends on the situation but preferably, you would not rely on fair dealing/fair use at all. You don’t want to have to deal with a claim and have to defend it and go to court and make the claim that it’s fair dealing. Fair dealing and fair use are key aspects of the copyright regime in general but it’s not the first thing that you should rely on when putting music into your film. You should be getting permission.</p>\n<p>Whether music is in the background or at the forefront or is the theme song of a TV show or in <a href=\"/articles/what-role-do-credits-play\" rel=\"noopener\">the credits</a>, it does not change the fact that you need permission. You’re probably going to pay more money if the song is a theme song <em>vs.</em> in the background but it doesn’t matter if it’s one second or 1,000 seconds or in the background or forefront; you need permission.</p>\n<h2>Public domain and music in film productions</h2>\n<p>The concept of public domain is that after a certain amount of time <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/film-production-right-of-publicity\">after an author’s death</a>, the music goes into the public domain, meaning that people in the public can use it without permission. So, if I write a song today, if a producer wants to use it, they need permission from me. But if I had died 100 years ago, you don’t need permission. Now the question is, when does music go into the public domain? Currently, in Canada, it’s 70 years after January 1<sup>st</sup> the year after the author has died. I work a lot in the area of <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/the-evolution-of-clearances-for-animated-programming\">kids’ animation productions</a> and in those situations, you have people composing music that may be based on music in the public domain. Part of my role is to establish whether or not the music for which someone is basing their new song on is in the public domain. If a composition is in the public domain, then if you’re creating a new version of it, you don’t need permission from anybody. If a song may or may not be in the public domain, you need to research whether or not it’s in the public domain, and if it’s not, you need to get permission from whoever controls that composition.</p>\n<p>There’s a lot of music in the public domain and people who have made adaptations and arrangements of music in the public domain, and if you as a producer want to use a composition that is an arrangement of something in the public domain, you need permission from whoever arranged that public domain work. If your composer wants to create a score that’s allegedly based on a public domain work, then it’s important to clarify whether it’s really in the public domain. There are different rules about public domain in different parts of the world; Canada and the US have a similar structure now.</p>\n<p>A lot of holiday and Christmas songs are in the public domain; that’s kind of where public domain comes up a lot in productions (to know whether a certain jingle is in the public domain or not). Public domain is an important part of the music ecosystem with film productions and it’s important to clarify that in Canada, the US and beyond, that something <em>is actually in</em> the public domain.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Byron Pascoe</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Edwards Creative Law</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/fair-use-vs.-fair-dealing\" rel=\"noopener\">E&amp;O considerations for US-based vs. Canada-based producers</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/who-can-give-consent-to-have-music-be-in-a-film\" rel=\"noopener\">Who can give consent to have music in a film?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/filmmakers-insurance-part-i\" rel=\"noopener\">Fair use and E&amp;O insurance for filmmakers</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer’s E&amp;O clearance procedures</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbiiN5OPy3Xv2AcutMxzQhKyn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Byron Pascoe</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: </span><a href=\"https://edwardslaw.ca/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Edwards Creative Law</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> - Canada's Entertainment Law Boutique™</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We’re entertainment lawyers who understand the business of creative industries. We guide creators and business professionals as they navigate the legal complexities of working with others—purchasing, financing, creating, licencing, and protecting creative properties, buying and selling creative services.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We act for clients from across Canada and around the world – working in Canada with Canadians. We advise on and structure their commercial transactions, their employment and independent contractor relationships. We incorporate and administer their corporations. And, if necessary, we resolve their disputes.&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. 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I hear a lot, <em>“Well, if I only use 10 seconds of this thing, is it OK?” </em>And my answer always is no. There’s no “10 second rule”; it’s not like a sandwich fell on the floor or that kind of thing.</p>\n<h2>Fair dealing (Canada) and music in film productions</h2>\n<p>So, if there is ANY amount of time being used from an existing song, you have to get permission. With the concept of fair dealing in Canada, there’s a process whereby there are some things that you can use (arguably) that is <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/bid/103438/e-o-acquire-proper-permission\">copyright infringement</a> but because of the fair dealing rules, you’re allowed to do it. Within music, <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/power-rangers-and-producers-errors-omissions-insurance\">parody</a> is one of the items in which you can try to rely on fair dealing. The thing about fair dealing in Canada (and fair use in the US) is that, sure, it’s part of the <em>Copyright Act</em>, it’s an exemption to copyright infringement, but really, the only way it can be determined definitively that it’s fair dealing in Canada, is if a judge says that it is. And it’s just not practical or financially feasible in most situations to go through the court system to have a judge determine that something is fair dealing.</p>\n<p>When people ask me, <em>“Is this fair dealing or fair use?”</em>, it always depends on the situation but preferably, you would not rely on fair dealing/fair use at all. You don’t want to have to deal with a claim and have to defend it and go to court and make the claim that it’s fair dealing. Fair dealing and fair use are key aspects of the copyright regime in general but it’s not the first thing that you should rely on when putting music into your film. You should be getting permission.</p>\n<p>Whether music is in the background or at the forefront or is the theme song of a TV show or in <a href=\"/articles/what-role-do-credits-play\" rel=\"noopener\">the credits</a>, it does not change the fact that you need permission. You’re probably going to pay more money if the song is a theme song <em>vs.</em> in the background but it doesn’t matter if it’s one second or 1,000 seconds or in the background or forefront; you need permission.</p>\n<h2>Public domain and music in film productions</h2>\n<p>The concept of public domain is that after a certain amount of time <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/film-production-right-of-publicity\">after an author’s death</a>, the music goes into the public domain, meaning that people in the public can use it without permission. So, if I write a song today, if a producer wants to use it, they need permission from me. But if I had died 100 years ago, you don’t need permission. Now the question is, when does music go into the public domain? Currently, in Canada, it’s 70 years after January 1<sup>st</sup> the year after the author has died. I work a lot in the area of <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/the-evolution-of-clearances-for-animated-programming\">kids’ animation productions</a> and in those situations, you have people composing music that may be based on music in the public domain. Part of my role is to establish whether or not the music for which someone is basing their new song on is in the public domain. If a composition is in the public domain, then if you’re creating a new version of it, you don’t need permission from anybody. If a song may or may not be in the public domain, you need to research whether or not it’s in the public domain, and if it’s not, you need to get permission from whoever controls that composition.</p>\n<p>There’s a lot of music in the public domain and people who have made adaptations and arrangements of music in the public domain, and if you as a producer want to use a composition that is an arrangement of something in the public domain, you need permission from whoever arranged that public domain work. If your composer wants to create a score that’s allegedly based on a public domain work, then it’s important to clarify whether it’s really in the public domain. There are different rules about public domain in different parts of the world; Canada and the US have a similar structure now.</p>\n<p>A lot of holiday and Christmas songs are in the public domain; that’s kind of where public domain comes up a lot in productions (to know whether a certain jingle is in the public domain or not). Public domain is an important part of the music ecosystem with film productions and it’s important to clarify that in Canada, the US and beyond, that something <em>is actually in</em> the public domain.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Byron Pascoe</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Edwards Creative Law</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/fair-use-vs.-fair-dealing\" rel=\"noopener\">E&amp;O considerations for US-based vs. Canada-based producers</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/who-can-give-consent-to-have-music-be-in-a-film\" rel=\"noopener\">Who can give consent to have music in a film?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/filmmakers-insurance-part-i\" rel=\"noopener\">Fair use and E&amp;O insurance for filmmakers</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer’s E&amp;O clearance procedures</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbiiN5OPy3Xv2AcutMxzQhKyn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Byron Pascoe</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: </span><a href=\"https://edwardslaw.ca/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Edwards Creative Law</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> - Canada's Entertainment Law Boutique™</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We’re entertainment lawyers who understand the business of creative industries. We guide creators and business professionals as they navigate the legal complexities of working with others—purchasing, financing, creating, licencing, and protecting creative properties, buying and selling creative services.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We act for clients from across Canada and around the world – working in Canada with Canadians. We advise on and structure their commercial transactions, their employment and independent contractor relationships. We incorporate and administer their corporations. And, if necessary, we resolve their disputes.&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</span></p>","postBodyRss":"<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\">\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\"><iframe id=\"684442711\" class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"How do fair dealing and public domain apply to music used in a film production?\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/DbxUqaPtpKU?rel=0&amp;enablejsapi=1&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2F61352.hubspotpreview-na1.com\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-8907472_161=\"true\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-6=\"true\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n<!--more-->\n<p><strong><br>Byron Pascoe</strong>: It’s a general misconception that if only a few seconds of a song or <a href=\"/articles/top-10-stock-footage-platforms-for-filmmakers\" rel=\"noopener\">stock footage clip</a> or anything is used, that it’s OK to use; that’s just not accurate. I hear a lot, <em>“Well, if I only use 10 seconds of this thing, is it OK?” </em>And my answer always is no. There’s no “10 second rule”; it’s not like a sandwich fell on the floor or that kind of thing.</p>\n<h2>Fair dealing (Canada) and music in film productions</h2>\n<p>So, if there is ANY amount of time being used from an existing song, you have to get permission. With the concept of fair dealing in Canada, there’s a process whereby there are some things that you can use (arguably) that is <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/bid/103438/e-o-acquire-proper-permission\">copyright infringement</a> but because of the fair dealing rules, you’re allowed to do it. Within music, <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/power-rangers-and-producers-errors-omissions-insurance\">parody</a> is one of the items in which you can try to rely on fair dealing. The thing about fair dealing in Canada (and fair use in the US) is that, sure, it’s part of the <em>Copyright Act</em>, it’s an exemption to copyright infringement, but really, the only way it can be determined definitively that it’s fair dealing in Canada, is if a judge says that it is. And it’s just not practical or financially feasible in most situations to go through the court system to have a judge determine that something is fair dealing.</p>\n<p>When people ask me, <em>“Is this fair dealing or fair use?”</em>, it always depends on the situation but preferably, you would not rely on fair dealing/fair use at all. You don’t want to have to deal with a claim and have to defend it and go to court and make the claim that it’s fair dealing. Fair dealing and fair use are key aspects of the copyright regime in general but it’s not the first thing that you should rely on when putting music into your film. You should be getting permission.</p>\n<p>Whether music is in the background or at the forefront or is the theme song of a TV show or in <a href=\"/articles/what-role-do-credits-play\" rel=\"noopener\">the credits</a>, it does not change the fact that you need permission. You’re probably going to pay more money if the song is a theme song <em>vs.</em> in the background but it doesn’t matter if it’s one second or 1,000 seconds or in the background or forefront; you need permission.</p>\n<h2>Public domain and music in film productions</h2>\n<p>The concept of public domain is that after a certain amount of time <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/film-production-right-of-publicity\">after an author’s death</a>, the music goes into the public domain, meaning that people in the public can use it without permission. So, if I write a song today, if a producer wants to use it, they need permission from me. But if I had died 100 years ago, you don’t need permission. Now the question is, when does music go into the public domain? Currently, in Canada, it’s 70 years after January 1<sup>st</sup> the year after the author has died. I work a lot in the area of <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/the-evolution-of-clearances-for-animated-programming\">kids’ animation productions</a> and in those situations, you have people composing music that may be based on music in the public domain. Part of my role is to establish whether or not the music for which someone is basing their new song on is in the public domain. If a composition is in the public domain, then if you’re creating a new version of it, you don’t need permission from anybody. If a song may or may not be in the public domain, you need to research whether or not it’s in the public domain, and if it’s not, you need to get permission from whoever controls that composition.</p>\n<p>There’s a lot of music in the public domain and people who have made adaptations and arrangements of music in the public domain, and if you as a producer want to use a composition that is an arrangement of something in the public domain, you need permission from whoever arranged that public domain work. If your composer wants to create a score that’s allegedly based on a public domain work, then it’s important to clarify whether it’s really in the public domain. There are different rules about public domain in different parts of the world; Canada and the US have a similar structure now.</p>\n<p>A lot of holiday and Christmas songs are in the public domain; that’s kind of where public domain comes up a lot in productions (to know whether a certain jingle is in the public domain or not). Public domain is an important part of the music ecosystem with film productions and it’s important to clarify that in Canada, the US and beyond, that something <em>is actually in</em> the public domain.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Byron Pascoe</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Edwards Creative Law</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/fair-use-vs.-fair-dealing\" rel=\"noopener\">E&amp;O considerations for US-based vs. Canada-based producers</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/who-can-give-consent-to-have-music-be-in-a-film\" rel=\"noopener\">Who can give consent to have music in a film?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/filmmakers-insurance-part-i\" rel=\"noopener\">Fair use and E&amp;O insurance for filmmakers</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer’s E&amp;O clearance procedures</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbiiN5OPy3Xv2AcutMxzQhKyn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Byron Pascoe</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: </span><a href=\"https://edwardslaw.ca/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Edwards Creative Law</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> - Canada's Entertainment Law Boutique™</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We’re entertainment lawyers who understand the business of creative industries. We guide creators and business professionals as they navigate the legal complexities of working with others—purchasing, financing, creating, licencing, and protecting creative properties, buying and selling creative services.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We act for clients from across Canada and around the world – working in Canada with Canadians. We advise on and structure their commercial transactions, their employment and independent contractor relationships. We incorporate and administer their corporations. And, if necessary, we resolve their disputes.&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</span></p>","postEmailContent":"<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\"> \n <div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\">\n <iframe id=\"684442711\" class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"How do fair dealing and public domain apply to music used in a film production?\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/DbxUqaPtpKU?rel=0&amp;enablejsapi=1&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2F61352.hubspotpreview-na1.com\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-8907472_161=\"true\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-6=\"true\"></iframe>\n </div> \n</div>","postFeaturedImageIfEnabled":"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Byron%20Pascoe/fair-dealing-shutterstock_2227141053-forweb600.jpg","postListContent":"<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\">\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\"><iframe id=\"684442711\" class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"How do fair dealing and public domain apply to music used in a film production?\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/DbxUqaPtpKU?rel=0&amp;enablejsapi=1&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2F61352.hubspotpreview-na1.com\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-8907472_161=\"true\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-6=\"true\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n<!--more-->\n<p><strong><br>Byron Pascoe</strong>: It’s a general misconception that if only a few seconds of a song or <a href=\"/articles/top-10-stock-footage-platforms-for-filmmakers\" rel=\"noopener\">stock footage clip</a> or anything is used, that it’s OK to use; that’s just not accurate. I hear a lot, <em>“Well, if I only use 10 seconds of this thing, is it OK?” </em>And my answer always is no. There’s no “10 second rule”; it’s not like a sandwich fell on the floor or that kind of thing.</p>\n<h2>Fair dealing (Canada) and music in film productions</h2>\n<p>So, if there is ANY amount of time being used from an existing song, you have to get permission. With the concept of fair dealing in Canada, there’s a process whereby there are some things that you can use (arguably) that is <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/bid/103438/e-o-acquire-proper-permission\">copyright infringement</a> but because of the fair dealing rules, you’re allowed to do it. Within music, <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/power-rangers-and-producers-errors-omissions-insurance\">parody</a> is one of the items in which you can try to rely on fair dealing. The thing about fair dealing in Canada (and fair use in the US) is that, sure, it’s part of the <em>Copyright Act</em>, it’s an exemption to copyright infringement, but really, the only way it can be determined definitively that it’s fair dealing in Canada, is if a judge says that it is. And it’s just not practical or financially feasible in most situations to go through the court system to have a judge determine that something is fair dealing.</p>\n<p>When people ask me, <em>“Is this fair dealing or fair use?”</em>, it always depends on the situation but preferably, you would not rely on fair dealing/fair use at all. You don’t want to have to deal with a claim and have to defend it and go to court and make the claim that it’s fair dealing. Fair dealing and fair use are key aspects of the copyright regime in general but it’s not the first thing that you should rely on when putting music into your film. You should be getting permission.</p>\n<p>Whether music is in the background or at the forefront or is the theme song of a TV show or in <a href=\"/articles/what-role-do-credits-play\" rel=\"noopener\">the credits</a>, it does not change the fact that you need permission. You’re probably going to pay more money if the song is a theme song <em>vs.</em> in the background but it doesn’t matter if it’s one second or 1,000 seconds or in the background or forefront; you need permission.</p>\n<h2>Public domain and music in film productions</h2>\n<p>The concept of public domain is that after a certain amount of time <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/film-production-right-of-publicity\">after an author’s death</a>, the music goes into the public domain, meaning that people in the public can use it without permission. So, if I write a song today, if a producer wants to use it, they need permission from me. But if I had died 100 years ago, you don’t need permission. Now the question is, when does music go into the public domain? Currently, in Canada, it’s 70 years after January 1<sup>st</sup> the year after the author has died. I work a lot in the area of <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/the-evolution-of-clearances-for-animated-programming\">kids’ animation productions</a> and in those situations, you have people composing music that may be based on music in the public domain. Part of my role is to establish whether or not the music for which someone is basing their new song on is in the public domain. If a composition is in the public domain, then if you’re creating a new version of it, you don’t need permission from anybody. If a song may or may not be in the public domain, you need to research whether or not it’s in the public domain, and if it’s not, you need to get permission from whoever controls that composition.</p>\n<p>There’s a lot of music in the public domain and people who have made adaptations and arrangements of music in the public domain, and if you as a producer want to use a composition that is an arrangement of something in the public domain, you need permission from whoever arranged that public domain work. If your composer wants to create a score that’s allegedly based on a public domain work, then it’s important to clarify whether it’s really in the public domain. There are different rules about public domain in different parts of the world; Canada and the US have a similar structure now.</p>\n<p>A lot of holiday and Christmas songs are in the public domain; that’s kind of where public domain comes up a lot in productions (to know whether a certain jingle is in the public domain or not). Public domain is an important part of the music ecosystem with film productions and it’s important to clarify that in Canada, the US and beyond, that something <em>is actually in</em> the public domain.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Byron Pascoe</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Edwards Creative Law</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/fair-use-vs.-fair-dealing\" rel=\"noopener\">E&amp;O considerations for US-based vs. Canada-based producers</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/who-can-give-consent-to-have-music-be-in-a-film\" rel=\"noopener\">Who can give consent to have music in a film?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/filmmakers-insurance-part-i\" rel=\"noopener\">Fair use and E&amp;O insurance for filmmakers</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer’s E&amp;O clearance procedures</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbiiN5OPy3Xv2AcutMxzQhKyn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Byron Pascoe</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: </span><a href=\"https://edwardslaw.ca/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Edwards Creative Law</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> - Canada's Entertainment Law Boutique™</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We’re entertainment lawyers who understand the business of creative industries. We guide creators and business professionals as they navigate the legal complexities of working with others—purchasing, financing, creating, licencing, and protecting creative properties, buying and selling creative services.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We act for clients from across Canada and around the world – working in Canada with Canadians. We advise on and structure their commercial transactions, their employment and independent contractor relationships. We incorporate and administer their corporations. And, if necessary, we resolve their disputes.&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. 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that’s just not accurate. I hear a lot, <em>“Well, if I only use 10 seconds of this thing, is it OK?” </em>And my answer always is no. There’s no “10 second rule”; it’s not like a sandwich fell on the floor or that kind of thing.</p>\n<h2>Fair dealing (Canada) and music in film productions</h2>\n<p>So, if there is ANY amount of time being used from an existing song, you have to get permission. With the concept of fair dealing in Canada, there’s a process whereby there are some things that you can use (arguably) that is <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/bid/103438/e-o-acquire-proper-permission\">copyright infringement</a> but because of the fair dealing rules, you’re allowed to do it. Within music, <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/power-rangers-and-producers-errors-omissions-insurance\">parody</a> is one of the items in which you can try to rely on fair dealing. The thing about fair dealing in Canada (and fair use in the US) is that, sure, it’s part of the <em>Copyright Act</em>, it’s an exemption to copyright infringement, but really, the only way it can be determined definitively that it’s fair dealing in Canada, is if a judge says that it is. And it’s just not practical or financially feasible in most situations to go through the court system to have a judge determine that something is fair dealing.</p>\n<p>When people ask me, <em>“Is this fair dealing or fair use?”</em>, it always depends on the situation but preferably, you would not rely on fair dealing/fair use at all. You don’t want to have to deal with a claim and have to defend it and go to court and make the claim that it’s fair dealing. Fair dealing and fair use are key aspects of the copyright regime in general but it’s not the first thing that you should rely on when putting music into your film. You should be getting permission.</p>\n<p>Whether music is in the background or at the forefront or is the theme song of a TV show or in <a href=\"/articles/what-role-do-credits-play\" rel=\"noopener\">the credits</a>, it does not change the fact that you need permission. You’re probably going to pay more money if the song is a theme song <em>vs.</em> in the background but it doesn’t matter if it’s one second or 1,000 seconds or in the background or forefront; you need permission.</p>\n<h2>Public domain and music in film productions</h2>\n<p>The concept of public domain is that after a certain amount of time <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/film-production-right-of-publicity\">after an author’s death</a>, the music goes into the public domain, meaning that people in the public can use it without permission. So, if I write a song today, if a producer wants to use it, they need permission from me. But if I had died 100 years ago, you don’t need permission. Now the question is, when does music go into the public domain? Currently, in Canada, it’s 70 years after January 1<sup>st</sup> the year after the author has died. I work a lot in the area of <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/the-evolution-of-clearances-for-animated-programming\">kids’ animation productions</a> and in those situations, you have people composing music that may be based on music in the public domain. Part of my role is to establish whether or not the music for which someone is basing their new song on is in the public domain. If a composition is in the public domain, then if you’re creating a new version of it, you don’t need permission from anybody. If a song may or may not be in the public domain, you need to research whether or not it’s in the public domain, and if it’s not, you need to get permission from whoever controls that composition.</p>\n<p>There’s a lot of music in the public domain and people who have made adaptations and arrangements of music in the public domain, and if you as a producer want to use a composition that is an arrangement of something in the public domain, you need permission from whoever arranged that public domain work. If your composer wants to create a score that’s allegedly based on a public domain work, then it’s important to clarify whether it’s really in the public domain. There are different rules about public domain in different parts of the world; Canada and the US have a similar structure now.</p>\n<p>A lot of holiday and Christmas songs are in the public domain; that’s kind of where public domain comes up a lot in productions (to know whether a certain jingle is in the public domain or not). Public domain is an important part of the music ecosystem with film productions and it’s important to clarify that in Canada, the US and beyond, that something <em>is actually in</em> the public domain.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Byron Pascoe</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Edwards Creative Law</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/fair-use-vs.-fair-dealing\" rel=\"noopener\">E&amp;O considerations for US-based vs. Canada-based producers</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/who-can-give-consent-to-have-music-be-in-a-film\" rel=\"noopener\">Who can give consent to have music in a film?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/filmmakers-insurance-part-i\" rel=\"noopener\">Fair use and E&amp;O insurance for filmmakers</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer’s E&amp;O clearance procedures</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbiiN5OPy3Xv2AcutMxzQhKyn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Byron Pascoe</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: </span><a href=\"https://edwardslaw.ca/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Edwards Creative Law</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> - Canada's Entertainment Law Boutique™</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We’re entertainment lawyers who understand the business of creative industries. We guide creators and business professionals as they navigate the legal complexities of working with others—purchasing, financing, creating, licencing, and protecting creative properties, buying and selling creative services.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We act for clients from across Canada and around the world – working in Canada with Canadians. We advise on and structure their commercial transactions, their employment and independent contractor relationships. We incorporate and administer their corporations. And, if necessary, we resolve their disputes.&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. 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The first being the <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">liability</span>; that’s your <a href=\"/articles/commercial-general-liability\" rel=\"noopener\">commercial general liability</a>, 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 insurance. You’re not going to get a film permit without liability insurance, and a financier is not going to give you your drawdown without liability insurance because no one wants to be sued on your behalf.</p>\n<p>The second and most common part is the <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">property</span> section. This will insure your <a href=\"/articles/production-equipment-and-props-sets-wardrobe-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">props, set, wardrobe</a>, production equipment, cameras, lighting, grip, as well as damage to <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/110340/film-production-insurance-and-renting-crew-personal-vehicles\" rel=\"noopener\">vehicles being rented</a> by the production whether they’re on camera or behind camera. <a href=\"/grip-van-grip-truck-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">Grip trucks</a>, mobile studio units, trailers, etc. That’s all the physical damage to those types of property.</p>\n<p>The third section is sort of the unknown part to most people who are out to buy film insurance and that’s <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">first-party coverage</span> or <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/75392/film-production-equipment-insurance-why-you-need-extra-expense\" rel=\"noopener\">extra expense coverage</a>. The big one there and the one we tend to see the largest claims on is <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/61710/cast-insurance-5-reasons-to-use-an-approved-cast-doctor\" rel=\"noopener\">cast insurance</a>. This insures your key cast members or your director if they get sick, injured or die. It doesn’t cover workers compensation and it doesn’t protect the artists themselves; what it’s doing is protecting the production company for expenses that the company would incur if they had to do a reshoot or shut down production to wait for that artist or director to get better. Or, in severe cases where maybe someone dies, or they’re not going to get better quick enough for the production to get done, it would cover the cost to go back and reshoot with a new artist.</p>\n<p>Some of the big examples of this would be <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/example-of-a-cast-insurance-claim\">Heath Ledger on <em>The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus</em></a><em> </em>(2009) or <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/how-to-call-a-wrap-on-top-film-insurance-claims\">Paul Walker dying</a> during one of the episodes of the <em>Fast &amp; Furious</em> films and that’s actually the largest cast claim in history; upwards of $50 million.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/film-production-insurance\">film production insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/michael-groner\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Groner Bio</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/24987/film-production-insurance-why-it-is-needed\" rel=\"noopener\">Film Insurance: Why is it Needed?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/entertainment-insurance-package-policy\" rel=\"noopener\">Entertainment Package Policy Explained</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">Content courtesy of the <a href=\"https://cinevic.buzzsprout.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CineVic podcast</a></span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. 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The first being the <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">liability</span>; that’s your <a href=\"/articles/commercial-general-liability\" rel=\"noopener\">commercial general liability</a>, 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 insurance. You’re not going to get a film permit without liability insurance, and a financier is not going to give you your drawdown without liability insurance because no one wants to be sued on your behalf.</p>\n<p>The second and most common part is the <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">property</span> section. This will insure your <a href=\"/articles/production-equipment-and-props-sets-wardrobe-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">props, set, wardrobe</a>, production equipment, cameras, lighting, grip, as well as damage to <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/110340/film-production-insurance-and-renting-crew-personal-vehicles\" rel=\"noopener\">vehicles being rented</a> by the production whether they’re on camera or behind camera. <a href=\"/grip-van-grip-truck-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">Grip trucks</a>, mobile studio units, trailers, etc. That’s all the physical damage to those types of property.</p>\n<p>The third section is sort of the unknown part to most people who are out to buy film insurance and that’s <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">first-party coverage</span> or <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/75392/film-production-equipment-insurance-why-you-need-extra-expense\" rel=\"noopener\">extra expense coverage</a>. The big one there and the one we tend to see the largest claims on is <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/61710/cast-insurance-5-reasons-to-use-an-approved-cast-doctor\" rel=\"noopener\">cast insurance</a>. This insures your key cast members or your director if they get sick, injured or die. It doesn’t cover workers compensation and it doesn’t protect the artists themselves; what it’s doing is protecting the production company for expenses that the company would incur if they had to do a reshoot or shut down production to wait for that artist or director to get better. Or, in severe cases where maybe someone dies, or they’re not going to get better quick enough for the production to get done, it would cover the cost to go back and reshoot with a new artist.</p>\n<p>Some of the big examples of this would be <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/example-of-a-cast-insurance-claim\">Heath Ledger on <em>The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus</em></a><em> </em>(2009) or <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/how-to-call-a-wrap-on-top-film-insurance-claims\">Paul Walker dying</a> during one of the episodes of the <em>Fast &amp; Furious</em> films and that’s actually the largest cast claim in history; upwards of $50 million.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/film-production-insurance\">film production insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/michael-groner\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Groner Bio</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/24987/film-production-insurance-why-it-is-needed\" rel=\"noopener\">Film Insurance: Why is it Needed?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/entertainment-insurance-package-policy\" rel=\"noopener\">Entertainment Package Policy Explained</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">Content courtesy of the <a href=\"https://cinevic.buzzsprout.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CineVic podcast</a></span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. 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The first being the <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">liability</span>; that’s your <a href=\"/articles/commercial-general-liability\" rel=\"noopener\">commercial general liability</a>, 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 insurance. You’re not going to get a film permit without liability insurance, and a financier is not going to give you your drawdown without liability insurance because no one wants to be sued on your behalf.</p>\n<p>The second and most common part is the <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">property</span> section. This will insure your <a href=\"/articles/production-equipment-and-props-sets-wardrobe-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">props, set, wardrobe</a>, production equipment, cameras, lighting, grip, as well as damage to <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/110340/film-production-insurance-and-renting-crew-personal-vehicles\" rel=\"noopener\">vehicles being rented</a> by the production whether they’re on camera or behind camera. <a href=\"/grip-van-grip-truck-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">Grip trucks</a>, mobile studio units, trailers, etc. That’s all the physical damage to those types of property.</p>\n<p>The third section is sort of the unknown part to most people who are out to buy film insurance and that’s <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">first-party coverage</span> or <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/75392/film-production-equipment-insurance-why-you-need-extra-expense\" rel=\"noopener\">extra expense coverage</a>. The big one there and the one we tend to see the largest claims on is <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/61710/cast-insurance-5-reasons-to-use-an-approved-cast-doctor\" rel=\"noopener\">cast insurance</a>. This insures your key cast members or your director if they get sick, injured or die. It doesn’t cover workers compensation and it doesn’t protect the artists themselves; what it’s doing is protecting the production company for expenses that the company would incur if they had to do a reshoot or shut down production to wait for that artist or director to get better. Or, in severe cases where maybe someone dies, or they’re not going to get better quick enough for the production to get done, it would cover the cost to go back and reshoot with a new artist.</p>\n<p>Some of the big examples of this would be <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/example-of-a-cast-insurance-claim\">Heath Ledger on <em>The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus</em></a><em> </em>(2009) or <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/how-to-call-a-wrap-on-top-film-insurance-claims\">Paul Walker dying</a> during one of the episodes of the <em>Fast &amp; Furious</em> films and that’s actually the largest cast claim in history; upwards of $50 million.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/film-production-insurance\">film production insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/michael-groner\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Groner Bio</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/24987/film-production-insurance-why-it-is-needed\" rel=\"noopener\">Film Insurance: Why is it Needed?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/entertainment-insurance-package-policy\" rel=\"noopener\">Entertainment Package Policy Explained</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">Content courtesy of the <a href=\"https://cinevic.buzzsprout.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CineVic podcast</a></span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</span></p>","postBodyRss":"<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\">\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\"><iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/cxnmlcOsMcc?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n<!--more-->\n<p><strong><br>Mike Groner</strong>: Production insurance I would break down into three different parts. The first being the <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">liability</span>; that’s your <a href=\"/articles/commercial-general-liability\" rel=\"noopener\">commercial general liability</a>, 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 insurance. You’re not going to get a film permit without liability insurance, and a financier is not going to give you your drawdown without liability insurance because no one wants to be sued on your behalf.</p>\n<p>The second and most common part is the <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">property</span> section. This will insure your <a href=\"/articles/production-equipment-and-props-sets-wardrobe-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">props, set, wardrobe</a>, production equipment, cameras, lighting, grip, as well as damage to <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/110340/film-production-insurance-and-renting-crew-personal-vehicles\" rel=\"noopener\">vehicles being rented</a> by the production whether they’re on camera or behind camera. <a href=\"/grip-van-grip-truck-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">Grip trucks</a>, mobile studio units, trailers, etc. That’s all the physical damage to those types of property.</p>\n<p>The third section is sort of the unknown part to most people who are out to buy film insurance and that’s <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">first-party coverage</span> or <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/75392/film-production-equipment-insurance-why-you-need-extra-expense\" rel=\"noopener\">extra expense coverage</a>. The big one there and the one we tend to see the largest claims on is <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/61710/cast-insurance-5-reasons-to-use-an-approved-cast-doctor\" rel=\"noopener\">cast insurance</a>. This insures your key cast members or your director if they get sick, injured or die. It doesn’t cover workers compensation and it doesn’t protect the artists themselves; what it’s doing is protecting the production company for expenses that the company would incur if they had to do a reshoot or shut down production to wait for that artist or director to get better. Or, in severe cases where maybe someone dies, or they’re not going to get better quick enough for the production to get done, it would cover the cost to go back and reshoot with a new artist.</p>\n<p>Some of the big examples of this would be <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/example-of-a-cast-insurance-claim\">Heath Ledger on <em>The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus</em></a><em> </em>(2009) or <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/how-to-call-a-wrap-on-top-film-insurance-claims\">Paul Walker dying</a> during one of the episodes of the <em>Fast &amp; Furious</em> films and that’s actually the largest cast claim in history; upwards of $50 million.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/film-production-insurance\">film production insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/michael-groner\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Groner Bio</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/24987/film-production-insurance-why-it-is-needed\" rel=\"noopener\">Film Insurance: Why is it Needed?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/entertainment-insurance-package-policy\" rel=\"noopener\">Entertainment Package Policy Explained</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">Content courtesy of the <a href=\"https://cinevic.buzzsprout.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CineVic podcast</a></span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</span></p>","postEmailContent":"<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\"> \n <div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\">\n <iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/cxnmlcOsMcc?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe>\n </div> \n</div>","postFeaturedImageIfEnabled":"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/WIFT/woman-on-set-shutterstock_1958449243-forweb600.jpg","postListContent":"<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\">\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\"><iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/cxnmlcOsMcc?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n<!--more-->\n<p><strong><br>Mike Groner</strong>: Production insurance I would break down into three different parts. The first being the <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">liability</span>; that’s your <a href=\"/articles/commercial-general-liability\" rel=\"noopener\">commercial general liability</a>, 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 insurance. You’re not going to get a film permit without liability insurance, and a financier is not going to give you your drawdown without liability insurance because no one wants to be sued on your behalf.</p>\n<p>The second and most common part is the <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">property</span> section. This will insure your <a href=\"/articles/production-equipment-and-props-sets-wardrobe-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">props, set, wardrobe</a>, production equipment, cameras, lighting, grip, as well as damage to <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/110340/film-production-insurance-and-renting-crew-personal-vehicles\" rel=\"noopener\">vehicles being rented</a> by the production whether they’re on camera or behind camera. <a href=\"/grip-van-grip-truck-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">Grip trucks</a>, mobile studio units, trailers, etc. That’s all the physical damage to those types of property.</p>\n<p>The third section is sort of the unknown part to most people who are out to buy film insurance and that’s <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">first-party coverage</span> or <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/75392/film-production-equipment-insurance-why-you-need-extra-expense\" rel=\"noopener\">extra expense coverage</a>. The big one there and the one we tend to see the largest claims on is <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/61710/cast-insurance-5-reasons-to-use-an-approved-cast-doctor\" rel=\"noopener\">cast insurance</a>. This insures your key cast members or your director if they get sick, injured or die. It doesn’t cover workers compensation and it doesn’t protect the artists themselves; what it’s doing is protecting the production company for expenses that the company would incur if they had to do a reshoot or shut down production to wait for that artist or director to get better. Or, in severe cases where maybe someone dies, or they’re not going to get better quick enough for the production to get done, it would cover the cost to go back and reshoot with a new artist.</p>\n<p>Some of the big examples of this would be <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/example-of-a-cast-insurance-claim\">Heath Ledger on <em>The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus</em></a><em> </em>(2009) or <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/how-to-call-a-wrap-on-top-film-insurance-claims\">Paul Walker dying</a> during one of the episodes of the <em>Fast &amp; Furious</em> films and that’s actually the largest cast claim in history; upwards of $50 million.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/film-production-insurance\">film production insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/michael-groner\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Groner Bio</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/24987/film-production-insurance-why-it-is-needed\" rel=\"noopener\">Film Insurance: Why is it Needed?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/entertainment-insurance-package-policy\" rel=\"noopener\">Entertainment Package Policy Explained</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">Content courtesy of the <a href=\"https://cinevic.buzzsprout.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CineVic podcast</a></span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. 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The first being the <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">liability</span>; that’s your <a href=\"/articles/commercial-general-liability\" rel=\"noopener\">commercial general liability</a>, 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 insurance. You’re not going to get a film permit without liability insurance, and a financier is not going to give you your drawdown without liability insurance because no one wants to be sued on your behalf.</p>\n<p>The second and most common part is the <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">property</span> section. 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Or, in severe cases where maybe someone dies, or they’re not going to get better quick enough for the production to get done, it would cover the cost to go back and reshoot with a new artist.</p>\n<p>Some of the big examples of this would be <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/example-of-a-cast-insurance-claim\">Heath Ledger on <em>The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus</em></a><em> </em>(2009) or <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/how-to-call-a-wrap-on-top-film-insurance-claims\">Paul Walker dying</a> during one of the episodes of the <em>Fast &amp; Furious</em> films and that’s actually the largest cast claim in history; upwards of $50 million.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/film-production-insurance\">film production insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/michael-groner\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Groner Bio</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/24987/film-production-insurance-why-it-is-needed\" rel=\"noopener\">Film Insurance: Why is it Needed?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/entertainment-insurance-package-policy\" rel=\"noopener\">Entertainment Package Policy Explained</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">Content courtesy of the <a href=\"https://cinevic.buzzsprout.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CineVic podcast</a></span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. 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We’ll list some of them in this article.</p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>We’ll discuss, in no particular order:</p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#church\" rel=\"noopener\">Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#outdoor\" rel=\"noopener\">Best outdoor wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#resto\" rel=\"noopener\">Best restaurant wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#other\" rel=\"noopener\">Best other wedding venues</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\"><span>Best wedding insurance provider</span></a></li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"church\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues in Anchorage</h2>\n<h3>St. John United Methodist Church</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://stjohnanchorage.org/\">https://stjohnanchorage.org/</a></p>\n<p>St. John United Methodist Church is known for its beautiful sanctuary, which can be a lovely setting for a traditional church wedding. It features stained glass windows and a warm, inviting atmosphere.</p>\n<h3>St. Patrick's Parish</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://st.patsak.org/\">https://st.patsak.org/</a></p>\n<p>St. Patrick's is a Catholic church with a stunning interior, making it a popular choice for Catholic weddings. The church features high ceilings and elegant architectural details.</p>\n<h3>First Congregational Church of Anchorage, UCC</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.fccak.org/\">https://www.fccak.org/</a></p>\n<p>The First Congregational Church of Anchorage is a historic and charming church with a rich tradition. It offers a beautiful setting for wedding ceremonies and has a welcoming community.</p>\n<h3>Islamic Community Center of Anchorage Alaska</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_Community_Center_of_Anchorage_Alaska\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_Community_Center_of_Anchorage_Alaska</a></p>\n<p>The Islamic Community Center of Anchorage Alaska is an Islamic center and mosque in Anchorage.</p>\n<p>The estimated number of Muslims in Anchorage is 2,000 to 3,000 people.</p>\n<h3>Congregation Beth Sholom</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.frozenchosen.org/\">https://www.frozenchosen.org/</a></p>\n<p>Congregation Beth Sholom (CBS) was created in Anchorage, AK on September 5, 1958.</p>\n<p>CBS welcomes all people, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, as full participants in all religious practices and in the entire community life of the congregation.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"outdoor\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best outdoor wedding venues in Anchorage</h2>\n<h3>Alaska Botanical Garden</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Botanical_Garden\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Botanical_Garden</a></p>\n<p>The Alaska Botanical Garden is a 110-acre botanical garden located inside the Far North Bicentennial Park at 4601 Campbell Airstrip Road, Anchorage, Alaska.</p>\n<p>The Garden's land consists mainly of spruce and birch forest.</p>\n<h3>Kincaid Park</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kincaid_Park\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kincaid_Park</a></p>\n<p><img src=\"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20wedding%20venues%20in%20Anchorage/kincaid-park-shutterstock_670030441forweb.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"269\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Kincaid Park sign\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 400px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;\"></p>\n<p>Kincaid Park is a 1,516.78-acre municipal park in Anchorage, Alaska, located at 9401 W. Raspberry Road.</p>\n<p>The park is mostly forested, with birch, cottonwood, and spruce.</p>\n<h3>Alaska Native Heritage Center</h3>\n<p><img src=\"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20wedding%20venues%20in%20Anchorage/native-heritage-lake-shutterstock_2258609161-forweb.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Alaska Native Heritage Center lake\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 400px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;\"></p>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Native_Heritage_Center\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Native_Heritage_Center</a></p>\n<p>The Alaska Native Heritage Center features a stunning lakefront setting with outdoor spaces available for weddings. You can enjoy the view of the lake and surrounding landscapes while celebrating your special day.</p>\n<h3>Hilltop Ski Area</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hilltop_Ski_Area\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hilltop_Ski_Area</a></p>\n<p>An amazing venue set against rolling ski hills. Gorgeous setting for indoor and outdoor space: huge windows, awesome acoustics, and staff is accommodating.</p>\n<h3>Fox Hollow Golf Course</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/foxhollowak/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.facebook.com/foxhollowak/</a></p>\n<p>Fox Hollow Golf Course, Sports Dome, and Chalet offers golf, field sports, and wedding facilities.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"resto\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best restaurant wedding venues in Anchorage</h2>\n<h3>O'Malley's On the Green</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/omalleysonthegreen/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.facebook.com/omalleysonthegreen/</a></p>\n<p>Enjoy great food, top-shelf cocktails, a 360-degree view of Anchorage in a relaxed setting.</p>\n<h3>Simon &amp; Seafort's</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.simonandseaforts.com/\">https://www.simonandseaforts.com/</a></p>\n<p>Simon &amp; Seaforts is known for its upscale dining and stunning panoramic views of the city and the Chugach Mountains. They have private dining spaces available for wedding events.</p>\n<h3>Crow’s Nest</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://captaincook.com/dining/crows-nest/\">https://captaincook.com/dining/crows-nest/</a></p>\n<p>Crow's Nest is located atop the Captain Cook Hotel and offers spectacular views of the surrounding area. It's an elegant setting for a small, intimate wedding.</p>\n<h3>Orso</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.orsoalaska.com/\">https://www.orsoalaska.com/</a></p>\n<p>Orso offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere with a focus on locally-sourced Alaskan cuisine. They have private dining rooms suitable for small wedding receptions.</p>\n<h3>Sullivan’s</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.sullivanssteakhouse.com/anchorage/\">https://www.sullivanssteakhouse.com/anchorage/</a></p>\n<p>Sullivan's Steakhouse is known for its upscale dining experience. It has a variety of private dining options for hosting wedding events.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"other\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best other wedding venues in Anchorage</h2>\n<h3>The Megan Room</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.themeganroom.com/\">https://www.themeganroom.com/</a></p>\n<p>The Megan Room is available to be booked for weddings, bridal showers, baby showers, and more.</p>\n<p>Accommodates up to 115 people – with various arrangements.</p>\n<h3>Bayshore Clubhouse</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://bayshore.club/\">https://bayshore.club/</a></p>\n<p>This clubhouse is centrally located and overlooks Bayshore Lake in Anchorage. The lake is surrounded by a lighted boardwalk that makes it easy and fun to view the wildlife year-round.</p>\n<h3>Anchorage Museum</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anchorage_Museum\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anchorage_Museum</a></p>\n<p>The Anchorage Museum provides an artistic and contemporary backdrop for weddings. Its atrium and outdoor terrace offer stunning views of the city and the Chugach Mountains.</p>\n<h3>Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dena%CA%BCina_Civic_and_Convention_Center\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dena%CA%BCina_Civic_and_Convention_Center</a></p>\n<p>This modern convention center has event spaces suitable for weddings of various sizes, including ballrooms with city views.</p>\n<h3>Alaska Club - The Summit</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.thealaskaclub.com/\">https://www.thealaskaclub.com/</a></p>\n<p>The Summit offers a blend of elegance and modern style with mountain views. It's a versatile venue suitable for both small and large weddings.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Get Wedding Event Insurance: Buy Online in the US from Front Row</h2>\n<p>If you’re researching wedding venues in Anchorage, chances are good that you’re getting married or know somebody who is. Consider wedding insurance. Get a quote:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Wedding Insurance (USA)</strong></a><span style=\"color: black;\">: if you’re holding a private event at one of the above venues, you can buy </span>insurance for the day of your event from Front Row.<br><br></li>\n<li style=\"border: none; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"/short-term-production-insurance-for-filmmakers-us\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Short Shoot Insurance (USA)</strong></a>: if you’re doing any filming at the venue, it would make sense to get short-term production insurance, which covers up to 15 consecutive days.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</em></p>\n<h4>Related posts:</h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/en-us/event-insurance-alaska\" rel=\"noopener\">Wedding insurance in Anchorage, AK</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/staff/grant-patten\" rel=\"noopener\">Author: Grant Patten</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://stories.frontrowinsurance.com/best-wedding-venues-in-anchorage/\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Web Story: The best wedding venues in Anchorage</a></li>\n</ul>","post_summary":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 14px;\"><em>All images purchased from Shutterstock</em></p>\n<p>Anchorage, Alaska has no shortage of impressive venues that are appropriate for hosting weddings. 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We’ll list some of them in this article.</p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>We’ll discuss, in no particular order:</p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#church\" rel=\"noopener\">Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#outdoor\" rel=\"noopener\">Best outdoor wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#resto\" rel=\"noopener\">Best restaurant wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#other\" rel=\"noopener\">Best other wedding venues</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\"><span>Best wedding insurance provider</span></a></li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"church\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues in Anchorage</h2>\n<h3>St. John United Methodist Church</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://stjohnanchorage.org/\">https://stjohnanchorage.org/</a></p>\n<p>St. John United Methodist Church is known for its beautiful sanctuary, which can be a lovely setting for a traditional church wedding. It features stained glass windows and a warm, inviting atmosphere.</p>\n<h3>St. Patrick's Parish</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://st.patsak.org/\">https://st.patsak.org/</a></p>\n<p>St. Patrick's is a Catholic church with a stunning interior, making it a popular choice for Catholic weddings. The church features high ceilings and elegant architectural details.</p>\n<h3>First Congregational Church of Anchorage, UCC</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.fccak.org/\">https://www.fccak.org/</a></p>\n<p>The First Congregational Church of Anchorage is a historic and charming church with a rich tradition. It offers a beautiful setting for wedding ceremonies and has a welcoming community.</p>\n<h3>Islamic Community Center of Anchorage Alaska</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_Community_Center_of_Anchorage_Alaska\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_Community_Center_of_Anchorage_Alaska</a></p>\n<p>The Islamic Community Center of Anchorage Alaska is an Islamic center and mosque in Anchorage.</p>\n<p>The estimated number of Muslims in Anchorage is 2,000 to 3,000 people.</p>\n<h3>Congregation Beth Sholom</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.frozenchosen.org/\">https://www.frozenchosen.org/</a></p>\n<p>Congregation Beth Sholom (CBS) was created in Anchorage, AK on September 5, 1958.</p>\n<p>CBS welcomes all people, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, as full participants in all religious practices and in the entire community life of the congregation.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"outdoor\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best outdoor wedding venues in Anchorage</h2>\n<h3>Alaska Botanical Garden</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Botanical_Garden\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Botanical_Garden</a></p>\n<p>The Alaska Botanical Garden is a 110-acre botanical garden located inside the Far North Bicentennial Park at 4601 Campbell Airstrip Road, Anchorage, Alaska.</p>\n<p>The Garden's land consists mainly of spruce and birch forest.</p>\n<h3>Kincaid Park</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kincaid_Park\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kincaid_Park</a></p>\n<p><img src=\"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20wedding%20venues%20in%20Anchorage/kincaid-park-shutterstock_670030441forweb.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"269\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Kincaid Park sign\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 400px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;\"></p>\n<p>Kincaid Park is a 1,516.78-acre municipal park in Anchorage, Alaska, located at 9401 W. Raspberry Road.</p>\n<p>The park is mostly forested, with birch, cottonwood, and spruce.</p>\n<h3>Alaska Native Heritage Center</h3>\n<p><img src=\"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20wedding%20venues%20in%20Anchorage/native-heritage-lake-shutterstock_2258609161-forweb.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Alaska Native Heritage Center lake\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 400px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;\"></p>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Native_Heritage_Center\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Native_Heritage_Center</a></p>\n<p>The Alaska Native Heritage Center features a stunning lakefront setting with outdoor spaces available for weddings. You can enjoy the view of the lake and surrounding landscapes while celebrating your special day.</p>\n<h3>Hilltop Ski Area</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hilltop_Ski_Area\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hilltop_Ski_Area</a></p>\n<p>An amazing venue set against rolling ski hills. Gorgeous setting for indoor and outdoor space: huge windows, awesome acoustics, and staff is accommodating.</p>\n<h3>Fox Hollow Golf Course</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/foxhollowak/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.facebook.com/foxhollowak/</a></p>\n<p>Fox Hollow Golf Course, Sports Dome, and Chalet offers golf, field sports, and wedding facilities.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"resto\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best restaurant wedding venues in Anchorage</h2>\n<h3>O'Malley's On the Green</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/omalleysonthegreen/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.facebook.com/omalleysonthegreen/</a></p>\n<p>Enjoy great food, top-shelf cocktails, a 360-degree view of Anchorage in a relaxed setting.</p>\n<h3>Simon &amp; Seafort's</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.simonandseaforts.com/\">https://www.simonandseaforts.com/</a></p>\n<p>Simon &amp; Seaforts is known for its upscale dining and stunning panoramic views of the city and the Chugach Mountains. They have private dining spaces available for wedding events.</p>\n<h3>Crow’s Nest</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://captaincook.com/dining/crows-nest/\">https://captaincook.com/dining/crows-nest/</a></p>\n<p>Crow's Nest is located atop the Captain Cook Hotel and offers spectacular views of the surrounding area. It's an elegant setting for a small, intimate wedding.</p>\n<h3>Orso</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.orsoalaska.com/\">https://www.orsoalaska.com/</a></p>\n<p>Orso offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere with a focus on locally-sourced Alaskan cuisine. They have private dining rooms suitable for small wedding receptions.</p>\n<h3>Sullivan’s</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.sullivanssteakhouse.com/anchorage/\">https://www.sullivanssteakhouse.com/anchorage/</a></p>\n<p>Sullivan's Steakhouse is known for its upscale dining experience. It has a variety of private dining options for hosting wedding events.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"other\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best other wedding venues in Anchorage</h2>\n<h3>The Megan Room</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.themeganroom.com/\">https://www.themeganroom.com/</a></p>\n<p>The Megan Room is available to be booked for weddings, bridal showers, baby showers, and more.</p>\n<p>Accommodates up to 115 people – with various arrangements.</p>\n<h3>Bayshore Clubhouse</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://bayshore.club/\">https://bayshore.club/</a></p>\n<p>This clubhouse is centrally located and overlooks Bayshore Lake in Anchorage. 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Its atrium and outdoor terrace offer stunning views of the city and the Chugach Mountains.</p>\n<h3>Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dena%CA%BCina_Civic_and_Convention_Center\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dena%CA%BCina_Civic_and_Convention_Center</a></p>\n<p>This modern convention center has event spaces suitable for weddings of various sizes, including ballrooms with city views.</p>\n<h3>Alaska Club - The Summit</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.thealaskaclub.com/\">https://www.thealaskaclub.com/</a></p>\n<p>The Summit offers a blend of elegance and modern style with mountain views. It's a versatile venue suitable for both small and large weddings.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Get Wedding Event Insurance: Buy Online in the US from Front Row</h2>\n<p>If you’re researching wedding venues in Anchorage, chances are good that you’re getting married or know somebody who is. Consider wedding insurance. Get a quote:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Wedding Insurance (USA)</strong></a><span style=\"color: black;\">: if you’re holding a private event at one of the above venues, you can buy </span>insurance for the day of your event from Front Row.<br><br></li>\n<li style=\"border: none; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"/short-term-production-insurance-for-filmmakers-us\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Short Shoot Insurance (USA)</strong></a>: if you’re doing any filming at the venue, it would make sense to get short-term production insurance, which covers up to 15 consecutive days.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. 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We’ll list some of them in this article.</p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>We’ll discuss, in no particular order:</p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#church\" rel=\"noopener\">Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#outdoor\" rel=\"noopener\">Best outdoor wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#resto\" rel=\"noopener\">Best restaurant wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#other\" rel=\"noopener\">Best other wedding venues</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\"><span>Best wedding insurance provider</span></a></li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"church\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues in Anchorage</h2>\n<h3>St. John United Methodist Church</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://stjohnanchorage.org/\">https://stjohnanchorage.org/</a></p>\n<p>St. John United Methodist Church is known for its beautiful sanctuary, which can be a lovely setting for a traditional church wedding. It features stained glass windows and a warm, inviting atmosphere.</p>\n<h3>St. Patrick's Parish</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://st.patsak.org/\">https://st.patsak.org/</a></p>\n<p>St. Patrick's is a Catholic church with a stunning interior, making it a popular choice for Catholic weddings. The church features high ceilings and elegant architectural details.</p>\n<h3>First Congregational Church of Anchorage, UCC</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.fccak.org/\">https://www.fccak.org/</a></p>\n<p>The First Congregational Church of Anchorage is a historic and charming church with a rich tradition. It offers a beautiful setting for wedding ceremonies and has a welcoming community.</p>\n<h3>Islamic Community Center of Anchorage Alaska</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_Community_Center_of_Anchorage_Alaska\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_Community_Center_of_Anchorage_Alaska</a></p>\n<p>The Islamic Community Center of Anchorage Alaska is an Islamic center and mosque in Anchorage.</p>\n<p>The estimated number of Muslims in Anchorage is 2,000 to 3,000 people.</p>\n<h3>Congregation Beth Sholom</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.frozenchosen.org/\">https://www.frozenchosen.org/</a></p>\n<p>Congregation Beth Sholom (CBS) was created in Anchorage, AK on September 5, 1958.</p>\n<p>CBS welcomes all people, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, as full participants in all religious practices and in the entire community life of the congregation.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"outdoor\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best outdoor wedding venues in Anchorage</h2>\n<h3>Alaska Botanical Garden</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Botanical_Garden\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Botanical_Garden</a></p>\n<p>The Alaska Botanical Garden is a 110-acre botanical garden located inside the Far North Bicentennial Park at 4601 Campbell Airstrip Road, Anchorage, Alaska.</p>\n<p>The Garden's land consists mainly of spruce and birch forest.</p>\n<h3>Kincaid Park</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kincaid_Park\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kincaid_Park</a></p>\n<p><img src=\"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20wedding%20venues%20in%20Anchorage/kincaid-park-shutterstock_670030441forweb.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"269\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Kincaid Park sign\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 400px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;\"></p>\n<p>Kincaid Park is a 1,516.78-acre municipal park in Anchorage, Alaska, located at 9401 W. Raspberry Road.</p>\n<p>The park is mostly forested, with birch, cottonwood, and spruce.</p>\n<h3>Alaska Native Heritage Center</h3>\n<p><img src=\"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20wedding%20venues%20in%20Anchorage/native-heritage-lake-shutterstock_2258609161-forweb.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Alaska Native Heritage Center lake\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 400px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;\"></p>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Native_Heritage_Center\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Native_Heritage_Center</a></p>\n<p>The Alaska Native Heritage Center features a stunning lakefront setting with outdoor spaces available for weddings. You can enjoy the view of the lake and surrounding landscapes while celebrating your special day.</p>\n<h3>Hilltop Ski Area</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hilltop_Ski_Area\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hilltop_Ski_Area</a></p>\n<p>An amazing venue set against rolling ski hills. Gorgeous setting for indoor and outdoor space: huge windows, awesome acoustics, and staff is accommodating.</p>\n<h3>Fox Hollow Golf Course</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/foxhollowak/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.facebook.com/foxhollowak/</a></p>\n<p>Fox Hollow Golf Course, Sports Dome, and Chalet offers golf, field sports, and wedding facilities.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"resto\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best restaurant wedding venues in Anchorage</h2>\n<h3>O'Malley's On the Green</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/omalleysonthegreen/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.facebook.com/omalleysonthegreen/</a></p>\n<p>Enjoy great food, top-shelf cocktails, a 360-degree view of Anchorage in a relaxed setting.</p>\n<h3>Simon &amp; Seafort's</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.simonandseaforts.com/\">https://www.simonandseaforts.com/</a></p>\n<p>Simon &amp; Seaforts is known for its upscale dining and stunning panoramic views of the city and the Chugach Mountains. They have private dining spaces available for wedding events.</p>\n<h3>Crow’s Nest</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://captaincook.com/dining/crows-nest/\">https://captaincook.com/dining/crows-nest/</a></p>\n<p>Crow's Nest is located atop the Captain Cook Hotel and offers spectacular views of the surrounding area. It's an elegant setting for a small, intimate wedding.</p>\n<h3>Orso</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.orsoalaska.com/\">https://www.orsoalaska.com/</a></p>\n<p>Orso offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere with a focus on locally-sourced Alaskan cuisine. They have private dining rooms suitable for small wedding receptions.</p>\n<h3>Sullivan’s</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.sullivanssteakhouse.com/anchorage/\">https://www.sullivanssteakhouse.com/anchorage/</a></p>\n<p>Sullivan's Steakhouse is known for its upscale dining experience. It has a variety of private dining options for hosting wedding events.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"other\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best other wedding venues in Anchorage</h2>\n<h3>The Megan Room</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.themeganroom.com/\">https://www.themeganroom.com/</a></p>\n<p>The Megan Room is available to be booked for weddings, bridal showers, baby showers, and more.</p>\n<p>Accommodates up to 115 people – with various arrangements.</p>\n<h3>Bayshore Clubhouse</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://bayshore.club/\">https://bayshore.club/</a></p>\n<p>This clubhouse is centrally located and overlooks Bayshore Lake in Anchorage. The lake is surrounded by a lighted boardwalk that makes it easy and fun to view the wildlife year-round.</p>\n<h3>Anchorage Museum</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anchorage_Museum\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anchorage_Museum</a></p>\n<p>The Anchorage Museum provides an artistic and contemporary backdrop for weddings. Its atrium and outdoor terrace offer stunning views of the city and the Chugach Mountains.</p>\n<h3>Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dena%CA%BCina_Civic_and_Convention_Center\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dena%CA%BCina_Civic_and_Convention_Center</a></p>\n<p>This modern convention center has event spaces suitable for weddings of various sizes, including ballrooms with city views.</p>\n<h3>Alaska Club - The Summit</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.thealaskaclub.com/\">https://www.thealaskaclub.com/</a></p>\n<p>The Summit offers a blend of elegance and modern style with mountain views. It's a versatile venue suitable for both small and large weddings.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Get Wedding Event Insurance: Buy Online in the US from Front Row</h2>\n<p>If you’re researching wedding venues in Anchorage, chances are good that you’re getting married or know somebody who is. Consider wedding insurance. Get a quote:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Wedding Insurance (USA)</strong></a><span style=\"color: black;\">: if you’re holding a private event at one of the above venues, you can buy </span>insurance for the day of your event from Front Row.<br><br></li>\n<li style=\"border: none; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"/short-term-production-insurance-for-filmmakers-us\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Short Shoot Insurance (USA)</strong></a>: if you’re doing any filming at the venue, it would make sense to get short-term production insurance, which covers up to 15 consecutive days.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</em></p>\n<h4>Related posts:</h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/en-us/event-insurance-alaska\" rel=\"noopener\">Wedding insurance in Anchorage, AK</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/staff/grant-patten\" rel=\"noopener\">Author: Grant Patten</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://stories.frontrowinsurance.com/best-wedding-venues-in-anchorage/\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Web Story: The best wedding venues in Anchorage</a></li>\n</ul>","postBodyRss":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 14px;\"><em>All images purchased from Shutterstock</em></p>\n<p>Anchorage, Alaska has no shortage of impressive venues that are appropriate for hosting weddings. We’ll list some of them in this article.</p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>We’ll discuss, in no particular order:</p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#church\" rel=\"noopener\">Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#outdoor\" rel=\"noopener\">Best outdoor wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#resto\" rel=\"noopener\">Best restaurant wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#other\" rel=\"noopener\">Best other wedding venues</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\"><span>Best wedding insurance provider</span></a></li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"church\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues in Anchorage</h2>\n<h3>St. John United Methodist Church</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://stjohnanchorage.org/\">https://stjohnanchorage.org/</a></p>\n<p>St. John United Methodist Church is known for its beautiful sanctuary, which can be a lovely setting for a traditional church wedding. It features stained glass windows and a warm, inviting atmosphere.</p>\n<h3>St. Patrick's Parish</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://st.patsak.org/\">https://st.patsak.org/</a></p>\n<p>St. Patrick's is a Catholic church with a stunning interior, making it a popular choice for Catholic weddings. The church features high ceilings and elegant architectural details.</p>\n<h3>First Congregational Church of Anchorage, UCC</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.fccak.org/\">https://www.fccak.org/</a></p>\n<p>The First Congregational Church of Anchorage is a historic and charming church with a rich tradition. It offers a beautiful setting for wedding ceremonies and has a welcoming community.</p>\n<h3>Islamic Community Center of Anchorage Alaska</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_Community_Center_of_Anchorage_Alaska\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_Community_Center_of_Anchorage_Alaska</a></p>\n<p>The Islamic Community Center of Anchorage Alaska is an Islamic center and mosque in Anchorage.</p>\n<p>The estimated number of Muslims in Anchorage is 2,000 to 3,000 people.</p>\n<h3>Congregation Beth Sholom</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.frozenchosen.org/\">https://www.frozenchosen.org/</a></p>\n<p>Congregation Beth Sholom (CBS) was created in Anchorage, AK on September 5, 1958.</p>\n<p>CBS welcomes all people, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, as full participants in all religious practices and in the entire community life of the congregation.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"outdoor\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best outdoor wedding venues in Anchorage</h2>\n<h3>Alaska Botanical Garden</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Botanical_Garden\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Botanical_Garden</a></p>\n<p>The Alaska Botanical Garden is a 110-acre botanical garden located inside the Far North Bicentennial Park at 4601 Campbell Airstrip Road, Anchorage, Alaska.</p>\n<p>The Garden's land consists mainly of spruce and birch forest.</p>\n<h3>Kincaid Park</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kincaid_Park\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kincaid_Park</a></p>\n<p><img src=\"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20wedding%20venues%20in%20Anchorage/kincaid-park-shutterstock_670030441forweb.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"269\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Kincaid Park sign\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 400px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;\"></p>\n<p>Kincaid Park is a 1,516.78-acre municipal park in Anchorage, Alaska, located at 9401 W. Raspberry Road.</p>\n<p>The park is mostly forested, with birch, cottonwood, and spruce.</p>\n<h3>Alaska Native Heritage Center</h3>\n<p><img src=\"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20wedding%20venues%20in%20Anchorage/native-heritage-lake-shutterstock_2258609161-forweb.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Alaska Native Heritage Center lake\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 400px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;\"></p>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Native_Heritage_Center\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Native_Heritage_Center</a></p>\n<p>The Alaska Native Heritage Center features a stunning lakefront setting with outdoor spaces available for weddings. You can enjoy the view of the lake and surrounding landscapes while celebrating your special day.</p>\n<h3>Hilltop Ski Area</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hilltop_Ski_Area\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hilltop_Ski_Area</a></p>\n<p>An amazing venue set against rolling ski hills. Gorgeous setting for indoor and outdoor space: huge windows, awesome acoustics, and staff is accommodating.</p>\n<h3>Fox Hollow Golf Course</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/foxhollowak/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.facebook.com/foxhollowak/</a></p>\n<p>Fox Hollow Golf Course, Sports Dome, and Chalet offers golf, field sports, and wedding facilities.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"resto\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best restaurant wedding venues in Anchorage</h2>\n<h3>O'Malley's On the Green</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/omalleysonthegreen/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.facebook.com/omalleysonthegreen/</a></p>\n<p>Enjoy great food, top-shelf cocktails, a 360-degree view of Anchorage in a relaxed setting.</p>\n<h3>Simon &amp; Seafort's</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.simonandseaforts.com/\">https://www.simonandseaforts.com/</a></p>\n<p>Simon &amp; Seaforts is known for its upscale dining and stunning panoramic views of the city and the Chugach Mountains. They have private dining spaces available for wedding events.</p>\n<h3>Crow’s Nest</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://captaincook.com/dining/crows-nest/\">https://captaincook.com/dining/crows-nest/</a></p>\n<p>Crow's Nest is located atop the Captain Cook Hotel and offers spectacular views of the surrounding area. It's an elegant setting for a small, intimate wedding.</p>\n<h3>Orso</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.orsoalaska.com/\">https://www.orsoalaska.com/</a></p>\n<p>Orso offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere with a focus on locally-sourced Alaskan cuisine. They have private dining rooms suitable for small wedding receptions.</p>\n<h3>Sullivan’s</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.sullivanssteakhouse.com/anchorage/\">https://www.sullivanssteakhouse.com/anchorage/</a></p>\n<p>Sullivan's Steakhouse is known for its upscale dining experience. It has a variety of private dining options for hosting wedding events.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"other\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best other wedding venues in Anchorage</h2>\n<h3>The Megan Room</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.themeganroom.com/\">https://www.themeganroom.com/</a></p>\n<p>The Megan Room is available to be booked for weddings, bridal showers, baby showers, and more.</p>\n<p>Accommodates up to 115 people – with various arrangements.</p>\n<h3>Bayshore Clubhouse</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://bayshore.club/\">https://bayshore.club/</a></p>\n<p>This clubhouse is centrally located and overlooks Bayshore Lake in Anchorage. The lake is surrounded by a lighted boardwalk that makes it easy and fun to view the wildlife year-round.</p>\n<h3>Anchorage Museum</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anchorage_Museum\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anchorage_Museum</a></p>\n<p>The Anchorage Museum provides an artistic and contemporary backdrop for weddings. Its atrium and outdoor terrace offer stunning views of the city and the Chugach Mountains.</p>\n<h3>Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dena%CA%BCina_Civic_and_Convention_Center\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dena%CA%BCina_Civic_and_Convention_Center</a></p>\n<p>This modern convention center has event spaces suitable for weddings of various sizes, including ballrooms with city views.</p>\n<h3>Alaska Club - The Summit</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.thealaskaclub.com/\">https://www.thealaskaclub.com/</a></p>\n<p>The Summit offers a blend of elegance and modern style with mountain views. It's a versatile venue suitable for both small and large weddings.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Get Wedding Event Insurance: Buy Online in the US from Front Row</h2>\n<p>If you’re researching wedding venues in Anchorage, chances are good that you’re getting married or know somebody who is. Consider wedding insurance. Get a quote:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Wedding Insurance (USA)</strong></a><span style=\"color: black;\">: if you’re holding a private event at one of the above venues, you can buy </span>insurance for the day of your event from Front Row.<br><br></li>\n<li style=\"border: none; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"/short-term-production-insurance-for-filmmakers-us\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Short Shoot Insurance (USA)</strong></a>: if you’re doing any filming at the venue, it would make sense to get short-term production insurance, which covers up to 15 consecutive days.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</em></p>\n<h4>Related posts:</h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/en-us/event-insurance-alaska\" rel=\"noopener\">Wedding insurance in Anchorage, AK</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/staff/grant-patten\" rel=\"noopener\">Author: Grant Patten</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://stories.frontrowinsurance.com/best-wedding-venues-in-anchorage/\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Web Story: The best wedding venues in Anchorage</a></li>\n</ul>","postEmailContent":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 14px;\"><em>All images purchased from Shutterstock</em></p> \n<p>Anchorage, Alaska has no shortage of impressive venues that are appropriate for hosting weddings. We’ll list some of them in this article.</p>","postFeaturedImageIfEnabled":"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20wedding%20venues%20in%20Anchorage/anchorage-shutterstock_2277424373-forweb600.jpg","postListContent":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 14px;\"><em>All images purchased from Shutterstock</em></p>\n<p>Anchorage, Alaska has no shortage of impressive venues that are appropriate for hosting weddings. We’ll list some of them in this article.</p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>We’ll discuss, in no particular order:</p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#church\" rel=\"noopener\">Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#outdoor\" rel=\"noopener\">Best outdoor wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#resto\" rel=\"noopener\">Best restaurant wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#other\" rel=\"noopener\">Best other wedding venues</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\"><span>Best wedding insurance provider</span></a></li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"church\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues in Anchorage</h2>\n<h3>St. John United Methodist Church</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://stjohnanchorage.org/\">https://stjohnanchorage.org/</a></p>\n<p>St. John United Methodist Church is known for its beautiful sanctuary, which can be a lovely setting for a traditional church wedding. It features stained glass windows and a warm, inviting atmosphere.</p>\n<h3>St. Patrick's Parish</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://st.patsak.org/\">https://st.patsak.org/</a></p>\n<p>St. Patrick's is a Catholic church with a stunning interior, making it a popular choice for Catholic weddings. The church features high ceilings and elegant architectural details.</p>\n<h3>First Congregational Church of Anchorage, UCC</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.fccak.org/\">https://www.fccak.org/</a></p>\n<p>The First Congregational Church of Anchorage is a historic and charming church with a rich tradition. It offers a beautiful setting for wedding ceremonies and has a welcoming community.</p>\n<h3>Islamic Community Center of Anchorage Alaska</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_Community_Center_of_Anchorage_Alaska\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_Community_Center_of_Anchorage_Alaska</a></p>\n<p>The Islamic Community Center of Anchorage Alaska is an Islamic center and mosque in Anchorage.</p>\n<p>The estimated number of Muslims in Anchorage is 2,000 to 3,000 people.</p>\n<h3>Congregation Beth Sholom</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.frozenchosen.org/\">https://www.frozenchosen.org/</a></p>\n<p>Congregation Beth Sholom (CBS) was created in Anchorage, AK on September 5, 1958.</p>\n<p>CBS welcomes all people, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, as full participants in all religious practices and in the entire community life of the congregation.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"outdoor\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best outdoor wedding venues in Anchorage</h2>\n<h3>Alaska Botanical Garden</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Botanical_Garden\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Botanical_Garden</a></p>\n<p>The Alaska Botanical Garden is a 110-acre botanical garden located inside the Far North Bicentennial Park at 4601 Campbell Airstrip Road, Anchorage, Alaska.</p>\n<p>The Garden's land consists mainly of spruce and birch forest.</p>\n<h3>Kincaid Park</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kincaid_Park\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kincaid_Park</a></p>\n<p><img src=\"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20wedding%20venues%20in%20Anchorage/kincaid-park-shutterstock_670030441forweb.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"269\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Kincaid Park sign\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 400px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;\"></p>\n<p>Kincaid Park is a 1,516.78-acre municipal park in Anchorage, Alaska, located at 9401 W. Raspberry Road.</p>\n<p>The park is mostly forested, with birch, cottonwood, and spruce.</p>\n<h3>Alaska Native Heritage Center</h3>\n<p><img src=\"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20wedding%20venues%20in%20Anchorage/native-heritage-lake-shutterstock_2258609161-forweb.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Alaska Native Heritage Center lake\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 400px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;\"></p>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Native_Heritage_Center\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Native_Heritage_Center</a></p>\n<p>The Alaska Native Heritage Center features a stunning lakefront setting with outdoor spaces available for weddings. You can enjoy the view of the lake and surrounding landscapes while celebrating your special day.</p>\n<h3>Hilltop Ski Area</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hilltop_Ski_Area\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hilltop_Ski_Area</a></p>\n<p>An amazing venue set against rolling ski hills. Gorgeous setting for indoor and outdoor space: huge windows, awesome acoustics, and staff is accommodating.</p>\n<h3>Fox Hollow Golf Course</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/foxhollowak/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.facebook.com/foxhollowak/</a></p>\n<p>Fox Hollow Golf Course, Sports Dome, and Chalet offers golf, field sports, and wedding facilities.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"resto\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best restaurant wedding venues in Anchorage</h2>\n<h3>O'Malley's On the Green</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/omalleysonthegreen/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.facebook.com/omalleysonthegreen/</a></p>\n<p>Enjoy great food, top-shelf cocktails, a 360-degree view of Anchorage in a relaxed setting.</p>\n<h3>Simon &amp; Seafort's</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.simonandseaforts.com/\">https://www.simonandseaforts.com/</a></p>\n<p>Simon &amp; Seaforts is known for its upscale dining and stunning panoramic views of the city and the Chugach Mountains. They have private dining spaces available for wedding events.</p>\n<h3>Crow’s Nest</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://captaincook.com/dining/crows-nest/\">https://captaincook.com/dining/crows-nest/</a></p>\n<p>Crow's Nest is located atop the Captain Cook Hotel and offers spectacular views of the surrounding area. It's an elegant setting for a small, intimate wedding.</p>\n<h3>Orso</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.orsoalaska.com/\">https://www.orsoalaska.com/</a></p>\n<p>Orso offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere with a focus on locally-sourced Alaskan cuisine. They have private dining rooms suitable for small wedding receptions.</p>\n<h3>Sullivan’s</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.sullivanssteakhouse.com/anchorage/\">https://www.sullivanssteakhouse.com/anchorage/</a></p>\n<p>Sullivan's Steakhouse is known for its upscale dining experience. It has a variety of private dining options for hosting wedding events.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"other\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best other wedding venues in Anchorage</h2>\n<h3>The Megan Room</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.themeganroom.com/\">https://www.themeganroom.com/</a></p>\n<p>The Megan Room is available to be booked for weddings, bridal showers, baby showers, and more.</p>\n<p>Accommodates up to 115 people – with various arrangements.</p>\n<h3>Bayshore Clubhouse</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://bayshore.club/\">https://bayshore.club/</a></p>\n<p>This clubhouse is centrally located and overlooks Bayshore Lake in Anchorage. The lake is surrounded by a lighted boardwalk that makes it easy and fun to view the wildlife year-round.</p>\n<h3>Anchorage Museum</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anchorage_Museum\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anchorage_Museum</a></p>\n<p>The Anchorage Museum provides an artistic and contemporary backdrop for weddings. Its atrium and outdoor terrace offer stunning views of the city and the Chugach Mountains.</p>\n<h3>Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dena%CA%BCina_Civic_and_Convention_Center\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dena%CA%BCina_Civic_and_Convention_Center</a></p>\n<p>This modern convention center has event spaces suitable for weddings of various sizes, including ballrooms with city views.</p>\n<h3>Alaska Club - The Summit</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.thealaskaclub.com/\">https://www.thealaskaclub.com/</a></p>\n<p>The Summit offers a blend of elegance and modern style with mountain views. It's a versatile venue suitable for both small and large weddings.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Get Wedding Event Insurance: Buy Online in the US from Front Row</h2>\n<p>If you’re researching wedding venues in Anchorage, chances are good that you’re getting married or know somebody who is. Consider wedding insurance. Get a quote:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Wedding Insurance (USA)</strong></a><span style=\"color: black;\">: if you’re holding a private event at one of the above venues, you can buy </span>insurance for the day of your event from Front Row.<br><br></li>\n<li style=\"border: none; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"/short-term-production-insurance-for-filmmakers-us\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Short Shoot Insurance (USA)</strong></a>: if you’re doing any filming at the venue, it would make sense to get short-term production insurance, which covers up to 15 consecutive days.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</em></p>\n<h4>Related posts:</h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/en-us/event-insurance-alaska\" rel=\"noopener\">Wedding insurance in Anchorage, AK</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/staff/grant-patten\" rel=\"noopener\">Author: Grant Patten</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://stories.frontrowinsurance.com/best-wedding-venues-in-anchorage/\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Web Story: The best wedding venues in Anchorage</a></li>\n</ul>","postListSummaryFeaturedImage":"","postRssContent":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 14px;\"><em>All images purchased from Shutterstock</em></p> \n<p>Anchorage, Alaska has no shortage of impressive venues that are appropriate for hosting weddings. 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We’ll list some of them in this article.</p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>We’ll discuss, in no particular order:</p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#church\" rel=\"noopener\">Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#outdoor\" rel=\"noopener\">Best outdoor wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#resto\" rel=\"noopener\">Best restaurant wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#other\" rel=\"noopener\">Best other wedding venues</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\"><span>Best wedding insurance provider</span></a></li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"church\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues in Anchorage</h2>\n<h3>St. John United Methodist Church</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://stjohnanchorage.org/\">https://stjohnanchorage.org/</a></p>\n<p>St. John United Methodist Church is known for its beautiful sanctuary, which can be a lovely setting for a traditional church wedding. It features stained glass windows and a warm, inviting atmosphere.</p>\n<h3>St. Patrick's Parish</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://st.patsak.org/\">https://st.patsak.org/</a></p>\n<p>St. Patrick's is a Catholic church with a stunning interior, making it a popular choice for Catholic weddings. The church features high ceilings and elegant architectural details.</p>\n<h3>First Congregational Church of Anchorage, UCC</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.fccak.org/\">https://www.fccak.org/</a></p>\n<p>The First Congregational Church of Anchorage is a historic and charming church with a rich tradition. It offers a beautiful setting for wedding ceremonies and has a welcoming community.</p>\n<h3>Islamic Community Center of Anchorage Alaska</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_Community_Center_of_Anchorage_Alaska\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_Community_Center_of_Anchorage_Alaska</a></p>\n<p>The Islamic Community Center of Anchorage Alaska is an Islamic center and mosque in Anchorage.</p>\n<p>The estimated number of Muslims in Anchorage is 2,000 to 3,000 people.</p>\n<h3>Congregation Beth Sholom</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.frozenchosen.org/\">https://www.frozenchosen.org/</a></p>\n<p>Congregation Beth Sholom (CBS) was created in Anchorage, AK on September 5, 1958.</p>\n<p>CBS welcomes all people, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, as full participants in all religious practices and in the entire community life of the congregation.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"outdoor\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best outdoor wedding venues in Anchorage</h2>\n<h3>Alaska Botanical Garden</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Botanical_Garden\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Botanical_Garden</a></p>\n<p>The Alaska Botanical Garden is a 110-acre botanical garden located inside the Far North Bicentennial Park at 4601 Campbell Airstrip Road, Anchorage, Alaska.</p>\n<p>The Garden's land consists mainly of spruce and birch forest.</p>\n<h3>Kincaid Park</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kincaid_Park\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kincaid_Park</a></p>\n<p><img src=\"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20wedding%20venues%20in%20Anchorage/kincaid-park-shutterstock_670030441forweb.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"269\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Kincaid Park sign\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 400px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;\"></p>\n<p>Kincaid Park is a 1,516.78-acre municipal park in Anchorage, Alaska, located at 9401 W. Raspberry Road.</p>\n<p>The park is mostly forested, with birch, cottonwood, and spruce.</p>\n<h3>Alaska Native Heritage Center</h3>\n<p><img src=\"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20wedding%20venues%20in%20Anchorage/native-heritage-lake-shutterstock_2258609161-forweb.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Alaska Native Heritage Center lake\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 400px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;\"></p>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Native_Heritage_Center\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Native_Heritage_Center</a></p>\n<p>The Alaska Native Heritage Center features a stunning lakefront setting with outdoor spaces available for weddings. You can enjoy the view of the lake and surrounding landscapes while celebrating your special day.</p>\n<h3>Hilltop Ski Area</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hilltop_Ski_Area\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hilltop_Ski_Area</a></p>\n<p>An amazing venue set against rolling ski hills. Gorgeous setting for indoor and outdoor space: huge windows, awesome acoustics, and staff is accommodating.</p>\n<h3>Fox Hollow Golf Course</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/foxhollowak/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.facebook.com/foxhollowak/</a></p>\n<p>Fox Hollow Golf Course, Sports Dome, and Chalet offers golf, field sports, and wedding facilities.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"resto\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best restaurant wedding venues in Anchorage</h2>\n<h3>O'Malley's On the Green</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/omalleysonthegreen/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.facebook.com/omalleysonthegreen/</a></p>\n<p>Enjoy great food, top-shelf cocktails, a 360-degree view of Anchorage in a relaxed setting.</p>\n<h3>Simon &amp; Seafort's</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.simonandseaforts.com/\">https://www.simonandseaforts.com/</a></p>\n<p>Simon &amp; Seaforts is known for its upscale dining and stunning panoramic views of the city and the Chugach Mountains. They have private dining spaces available for wedding events.</p>\n<h3>Crow’s Nest</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://captaincook.com/dining/crows-nest/\">https://captaincook.com/dining/crows-nest/</a></p>\n<p>Crow's Nest is located atop the Captain Cook Hotel and offers spectacular views of the surrounding area. It's an elegant setting for a small, intimate wedding.</p>\n<h3>Orso</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.orsoalaska.com/\">https://www.orsoalaska.com/</a></p>\n<p>Orso offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere with a focus on locally-sourced Alaskan cuisine. They have private dining rooms suitable for small wedding receptions.</p>\n<h3>Sullivan’s</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.sullivanssteakhouse.com/anchorage/\">https://www.sullivanssteakhouse.com/anchorage/</a></p>\n<p>Sullivan's Steakhouse is known for its upscale dining experience. It has a variety of private dining options for hosting wedding events.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"other\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best other wedding venues in Anchorage</h2>\n<h3>The Megan Room</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.themeganroom.com/\">https://www.themeganroom.com/</a></p>\n<p>The Megan Room is available to be booked for weddings, bridal showers, baby showers, and more.</p>\n<p>Accommodates up to 115 people – with various arrangements.</p>\n<h3>Bayshore Clubhouse</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://bayshore.club/\">https://bayshore.club/</a></p>\n<p>This clubhouse is centrally located and overlooks Bayshore Lake in Anchorage. The lake is surrounded by a lighted boardwalk that makes it easy and fun to view the wildlife year-round.</p>\n<h3>Anchorage Museum</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anchorage_Museum\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anchorage_Museum</a></p>\n<p>The Anchorage Museum provides an artistic and contemporary backdrop for weddings. Its atrium and outdoor terrace offer stunning views of the city and the Chugach Mountains.</p>\n<h3>Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dena%CA%BCina_Civic_and_Convention_Center\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dena%CA%BCina_Civic_and_Convention_Center</a></p>\n<p>This modern convention center has event spaces suitable for weddings of various sizes, including ballrooms with city views.</p>\n<h3>Alaska Club - The Summit</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.thealaskaclub.com/\">https://www.thealaskaclub.com/</a></p>\n<p>The Summit offers a blend of elegance and modern style with mountain views. It's a versatile venue suitable for both small and large weddings.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Get Wedding Event Insurance: Buy Online in the US from Front Row</h2>\n<p>If you’re researching wedding venues in Anchorage, chances are good that you’re getting married or know somebody who is. Consider wedding insurance. Get a quote:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Wedding Insurance (USA)</strong></a><span style=\"color: black;\">: if you’re holding a private event at one of the above venues, you can buy </span>insurance for the day of your event from Front Row.<br><br></li>\n<li style=\"border: none; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"/short-term-production-insurance-for-filmmakers-us\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Short Shoot Insurance (USA)</strong></a>: if you’re doing any filming at the venue, it would make sense to get short-term production insurance, which covers up to 15 consecutive days.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. 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So, sometimes you need to have E&amp;O well before you know what music is going to be in your film and before you have consent from the music owners to use the music.</p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>For example: if someone is getting funding from an organization and they require that you have an E&amp;O insurance policy well before production, you can get E&amp;O insurance, but the music is not included yet in the policy. So, later on, once there is music chosen and the entertainment lawyer has reviewed everything, what the lawyer would do is say, months later: “now the music has been chosen, there are agreements in place, I’ve reviewed everything and I’m letting you know [insurance company lawyer] that the music has now been cleared.”</p>\n<p>So, I would tell the lawyer for the insurer and the lawyer for the insurer would tell the insurance broker and then the insurer would say, “OK, we are removing the music exclusion. Music is now included [in the E&amp;O policy].”</p>\n<p>It’s oftentimes the case when music is excluded – not because there’s an issue with the song – but simply because we haven’t obtained permission yet. So, it’s OK to have a music exclusion early on but you don’t want to have a music exclusion when you’re ready for your production to actually be exploited.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Byron Pascoe</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Edwards Creative Law</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/24691/steps-to-obtain-errors-and-ommissions-insurance-for-films\" rel=\"noopener\">Steps to obtaining producer's E&amp;O insurance</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/who-can-give-consent-to-have-music-be-in-a-film\" rel=\"noopener\">Who can give consent to have music in a film?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/what-are-considerations-around-singers-performing-music-in-a-film\" rel=\"noopener\">Singers performing music in a film</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/how-does-socan-play-a-role-in-helping-a-film-producer\" rel=\"noopener\">How can SOCAN help a film producer?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/blurring-the-lines-of-music-infringement-law-three-perspectives-in-one\" rel=\"noopener\">Blurred Lines music infringement lawsuit</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer’s E&amp;O clearance procedures</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbiiN5OPy3Xv2AcutMxzQhKyn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Byron Pascoe</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: </span><a href=\"https://edwardslaw.ca/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Edwards Creative Law</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> - Canada's Entertainment Law Boutique™</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We’re entertainment lawyers who understand the business of creative industries. We guide creators and business professionals as they navigate the legal complexities of working with others—purchasing, financing, creating, licencing, and protecting creative properties, buying and selling creative services.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We act for clients from across Canada and around the world – working in Canada with Canadians. We advise on and structure their commercial transactions, their employment and independent contractor relationships. We incorporate and administer their corporations. And, if necessary, we resolve their disputes.&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</span></p>","post_summary":"<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\">\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\"><iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/8Uj5Bpva9mg?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n<p><strong><br>Byron Pascoe</strong>: A <strong>music exclusion</strong> essentially means that you have a <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance policy</a> but music is not included yet. 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So, sometimes you need to have E&amp;O well before you know what music is going to be in your film and before you have consent from the music owners to use the music.</p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>For example: if someone is getting funding from an organization and they require that you have an E&amp;O insurance policy well before production, you can get E&amp;O insurance, but the music is not included yet in the policy. So, later on, once there is music chosen and the entertainment lawyer has reviewed everything, what the lawyer would do is say, months later: “now the music has been chosen, there are agreements in place, I’ve reviewed everything and I’m letting you know [insurance company lawyer] that the music has now been cleared.”</p>\n<p>So, I would tell the lawyer for the insurer and the lawyer for the insurer would tell the insurance broker and then the insurer would say, “OK, we are removing the music exclusion. Music is now included [in the E&amp;O policy].”</p>\n<p>It’s oftentimes the case when music is excluded – not because there’s an issue with the song – but simply because we haven’t obtained permission yet. So, it’s OK to have a music exclusion early on but you don’t want to have a music exclusion when you’re ready for your production to actually be exploited.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Byron Pascoe</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Edwards Creative Law</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/24691/steps-to-obtain-errors-and-ommissions-insurance-for-films\" rel=\"noopener\">Steps to obtaining producer's E&amp;O insurance</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/who-can-give-consent-to-have-music-be-in-a-film\" rel=\"noopener\">Who can give consent to have music in a film?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/what-are-considerations-around-singers-performing-music-in-a-film\" rel=\"noopener\">Singers performing music in a film</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/how-does-socan-play-a-role-in-helping-a-film-producer\" rel=\"noopener\">How can SOCAN help a film producer?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/blurring-the-lines-of-music-infringement-law-three-perspectives-in-one\" rel=\"noopener\">Blurred Lines music infringement lawsuit</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer’s E&amp;O clearance procedures</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbiiN5OPy3Xv2AcutMxzQhKyn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Byron Pascoe</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: </span><a href=\"https://edwardslaw.ca/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Edwards Creative Law</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> - Canada's Entertainment Law Boutique™</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We’re entertainment lawyers who understand the business of creative industries. We guide creators and business professionals as they navigate the legal complexities of working with others—purchasing, financing, creating, licencing, and protecting creative properties, buying and selling creative services.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We act for clients from across Canada and around the world – working in Canada with Canadians. We advise on and structure their commercial transactions, their employment and independent contractor relationships. We incorporate and administer their corporations. And, if necessary, we resolve their disputes.&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</span></p>","rss_summary":"<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\">\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\"><iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/8Uj5Bpva9mg?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n<p><strong><br>Byron Pascoe</strong>: A <strong>music exclusion</strong> essentially means that you have a <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance policy</a> but music is not included yet. 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Music is now included [in the E&amp;O policy].”</p>\n<p>It’s oftentimes the case when music is excluded – not because there’s an issue with the song – but simply because we haven’t obtained permission yet. So, it’s OK to have a music exclusion early on but you don’t want to have a music exclusion when you’re ready for your production to actually be exploited.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Byron Pascoe</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Edwards Creative Law</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/24691/steps-to-obtain-errors-and-ommissions-insurance-for-films\" rel=\"noopener\">Steps to obtaining producer's E&amp;O insurance</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/who-can-give-consent-to-have-music-be-in-a-film\" rel=\"noopener\">Who can give consent to have music in a film?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/what-are-considerations-around-singers-performing-music-in-a-film\" rel=\"noopener\">Singers performing music in a film</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/how-does-socan-play-a-role-in-helping-a-film-producer\" rel=\"noopener\">How can SOCAN help a film producer?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/blurring-the-lines-of-music-infringement-law-three-perspectives-in-one\" rel=\"noopener\">Blurred Lines music infringement lawsuit</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer’s E&amp;O clearance procedures</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbiiN5OPy3Xv2AcutMxzQhKyn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Byron Pascoe</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: </span><a href=\"https://edwardslaw.ca/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Edwards Creative Law</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> - Canada's Entertainment Law Boutique™</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We’re entertainment lawyers who understand the business of creative industries. We guide creators and business professionals as they navigate the legal complexities of working with others—purchasing, financing, creating, licencing, and protecting creative properties, buying and selling creative services.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We act for clients from across Canada and around the world – working in Canada with Canadians. We advise on and structure their commercial transactions, their employment and independent contractor relationships. We incorporate and administer their corporations. And, if necessary, we resolve their disputes.&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</span></p>","postBodyRss":"<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\">\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\"><iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/8Uj5Bpva9mg?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n<p><strong><br>Byron Pascoe</strong>: A <strong>music exclusion</strong> essentially means that you have a <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance policy</a> but music is not included yet. 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Music is now included [in the E&amp;O policy].”</p>\n<p>It’s oftentimes the case when music is excluded – not because there’s an issue with the song – but simply because we haven’t obtained permission yet. So, it’s OK to have a music exclusion early on but you don’t want to have a music exclusion when you’re ready for your production to actually be exploited.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Byron Pascoe</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Edwards Creative Law</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/24691/steps-to-obtain-errors-and-ommissions-insurance-for-films\" rel=\"noopener\">Steps to obtaining producer's E&amp;O insurance</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/who-can-give-consent-to-have-music-be-in-a-film\" rel=\"noopener\">Who can give consent to have music in a film?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/what-are-considerations-around-singers-performing-music-in-a-film\" rel=\"noopener\">Singers performing music in a film</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/how-does-socan-play-a-role-in-helping-a-film-producer\" rel=\"noopener\">How can SOCAN help a film producer?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/blurring-the-lines-of-music-infringement-law-three-perspectives-in-one\" rel=\"noopener\">Blurred Lines music infringement lawsuit</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer’s E&amp;O clearance procedures</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbiiN5OPy3Xv2AcutMxzQhKyn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Byron Pascoe</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: </span><a href=\"https://edwardslaw.ca/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Edwards Creative Law</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> - Canada's Entertainment Law Boutique™</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We’re entertainment lawyers who understand the business of creative industries. We guide creators and business professionals as they navigate the legal complexities of working with others—purchasing, financing, creating, licencing, and protecting creative properties, buying and selling creative services.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We act for clients from across Canada and around the world – working in Canada with Canadians. We advise on and structure their commercial transactions, their employment and independent contractor relationships. We incorporate and administer their corporations. And, if necessary, we resolve their disputes.&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</span></p>","postEmailContent":"<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\"> \n <div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\">\n <iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/8Uj5Bpva9mg?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe>\n </div> \n</div> \n<p><strong><br>Byron Pascoe</strong>: A <strong>music exclusion</strong> essentially means that you have a <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance policy</a> but music is not included yet. 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So, sometimes you need to have E&amp;O well before you know what music is going to be in your film and before you have consent from the music owners to use the music.</p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>For example: if someone is getting funding from an organization and they require that you have an E&amp;O insurance policy well before production, you can get E&amp;O insurance, but the music is not included yet in the policy. So, later on, once there is music chosen and the entertainment lawyer has reviewed everything, what the lawyer would do is say, months later: “now the music has been chosen, there are agreements in place, I’ve reviewed everything and I’m letting you know [insurance company lawyer] that the music has now been cleared.”</p>\n<p>So, I would tell the lawyer for the insurer and the lawyer for the insurer would tell the insurance broker and then the insurer would say, “OK, we are removing the music exclusion. Music is now included [in the E&amp;O policy].”</p>\n<p>It’s oftentimes the case when music is excluded – not because there’s an issue with the song – but simply because we haven’t obtained permission yet. So, it’s OK to have a music exclusion early on but you don’t want to have a music exclusion when you’re ready for your production to actually be exploited.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Byron Pascoe</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Edwards Creative Law</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/24691/steps-to-obtain-errors-and-ommissions-insurance-for-films\" rel=\"noopener\">Steps to obtaining producer's E&amp;O insurance</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/who-can-give-consent-to-have-music-be-in-a-film\" rel=\"noopener\">Who can give consent to have music in a film?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/what-are-considerations-around-singers-performing-music-in-a-film\" rel=\"noopener\">Singers performing music in a film</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/how-does-socan-play-a-role-in-helping-a-film-producer\" rel=\"noopener\">How can SOCAN help a film producer?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/blurring-the-lines-of-music-infringement-law-three-perspectives-in-one\" rel=\"noopener\">Blurred Lines music infringement lawsuit</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer’s E&amp;O clearance procedures</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbiiN5OPy3Xv2AcutMxzQhKyn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Byron Pascoe</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: </span><a href=\"https://edwardslaw.ca/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Edwards Creative Law</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> - Canada's Entertainment Law Boutique™</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We’re entertainment lawyers who understand the business of creative industries. We guide creators and business professionals as they navigate the legal complexities of working with others—purchasing, financing, creating, licencing, and protecting creative properties, buying and selling creative services.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We act for clients from across Canada and around the world – working in Canada with Canadians. We advise on and structure their commercial transactions, their employment and independent contractor relationships. We incorporate and administer their corporations. And, if necessary, we resolve their disputes.&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</span></p>","postListSummaryFeaturedImage":"","postRssContent":"<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\"> \n <div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\">\n <iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/8Uj5Bpva9mg?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe>\n </div> \n</div> \n<p><strong><br>Byron Pascoe</strong>: A <strong>music exclusion</strong> essentially means that you have a <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance policy</a> but music is not included yet. 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So, sometimes you need to have E&amp;O well before you know what music is going to be in your film and before you have consent from the music owners to use the music.</p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>For example: if someone is getting funding from an organization and they require that you have an E&amp;O insurance policy well before production, you can get E&amp;O insurance, but the music is not included yet in the policy. So, later on, once there is music chosen and the entertainment lawyer has reviewed everything, what the lawyer would do is say, months later: “now the music has been chosen, there are agreements in place, I’ve reviewed everything and I’m letting you know [insurance company lawyer] that the music has now been cleared.”</p>\n<p>So, I would tell the lawyer for the insurer and the lawyer for the insurer would tell the insurance broker and then the insurer would say, “OK, we are removing the music exclusion. Music is now included [in the E&amp;O policy].”</p>\n<p>It’s oftentimes the case when music is excluded – not because there’s an issue with the song – but simply because we haven’t obtained permission yet. So, it’s OK to have a music exclusion early on but you don’t want to have a music exclusion when you’re ready for your production to actually be exploited.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Byron Pascoe</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Edwards Creative Law</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/24691/steps-to-obtain-errors-and-ommissions-insurance-for-films\" rel=\"noopener\">Steps to obtaining producer's E&amp;O insurance</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/who-can-give-consent-to-have-music-be-in-a-film\" rel=\"noopener\">Who can give consent to have music in a film?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/what-are-considerations-around-singers-performing-music-in-a-film\" rel=\"noopener\">Singers performing music in a film</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/how-does-socan-play-a-role-in-helping-a-film-producer\" rel=\"noopener\">How can SOCAN help a film producer?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/blurring-the-lines-of-music-infringement-law-three-perspectives-in-one\" rel=\"noopener\">Blurred Lines music infringement lawsuit</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer’s E&amp;O clearance procedures</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbiiN5OPy3Xv2AcutMxzQhKyn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Byron Pascoe</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: </span><a href=\"https://edwardslaw.ca/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Edwards Creative Law</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> - Canada's Entertainment Law Boutique™</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We’re entertainment lawyers who understand the business of creative industries. We guide creators and business professionals as they navigate the legal complexities of working with others—purchasing, financing, creating, licencing, and protecting creative properties, buying and selling creative services.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We act for clients from across Canada and around the world – working in Canada with Canadians. We advise on and structure their commercial transactions, their employment and independent contractor relationships. We incorporate and administer their corporations. And, if necessary, we resolve their disputes.&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</span></p>","rssSummary":"<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\">\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\"><iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/8Uj5Bpva9mg?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n<p><strong><br>Byron Pascoe</strong>: A <strong>music exclusion</strong> essentially means that you have a <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance policy</a> but music is not included yet. 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You met your distributor requirement of obtaining a three year E&amp;O policy through the <a href=\"/documentary-organization-of-canada-insurance-program\" rel=\" noopener\">Documentary Organization of Canada (DOC) Program</a>. Congratulations!</p>\n<p>However, you read the fine print in the contract and you’re surprised to see several requirements:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>First, the distributor wants you to extend your policy to cover them by naming them <a href=\"/articles/video-how-do-i-add-an-additional-insured-to-my-policy\" rel=\" noopener\">Additional Insured</a> in case of a claim. No problem: you just send a request and provide us with your distributors name and address. This will generate a <a href=\"/articles/topic/certificates\" rel=\" noopener\">certificate of Insurance</a> (COI). The certificate will detail: your company name and address, what insurance company is covering you, how much insurance the project has (i.e. $1,000,000/$3,000,000), and what the retention (deductible) is, <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">e.g.,</span> $10,000 or $25,000).</li>\n<li>&nbsp;Second, the distributor wants to be covered for 5 years! You just paid a lot of money for a three year policy. Will this cost you more premium? The answer is no. There is a special endorsement called a “Rights Period Endorsement (RPE) ” or “Term of Contract Endorsement (TOC)”. This endorsement will extend the length of your E&amp;O term to match the length of your distributors agreement as long as you notify the insurance carrier prior to the expiration of your policy. Just send us your distribution contract and in the majority of cases the insurance carrier will provide you with this&nbsp; money saving endorsement.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Now you can breathe easier knowing that your E&amp;O policy is in place &nbsp;to protect your company, financiers and <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/109689/distributor-s-errors-and-omissions-e-o-insurance\" rel=\" noopener\">distributors</a>.</p>\n<h2><a href=\"/articles/producers-errors-and-omissions-insurance-quote-are-you-being-offered-the-right-coverage-for-your-needs\">Producer's E&amp;O</a> will cover legal &amp; judgement costs if you are found responsible for any of:</h2>\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: lower-alpha;\">\n<li>Invasion or infringement of privacy</li>\n<li>Infringement of copyright or trademark</li>\n<li>Libel, slander or other forms of defamation</li>\n<li>Plagiarism, piracy or unfair competition resulting from the alleged use of titles, formats, ideas, characters, plots, performances of artists or performers or other material</li>\n<li>Breach of contract, implied or in fact or in law, resulting from the alleged submission, acquisition or use of program, musical or literary material used by the insured in the insured production</li>\n</ol>\n<p><strong>To obtain a preliminary E&amp;O quote&nbsp;for your project, please</strong> &nbsp;<strong><a href=\"http://www.frontrowinsurance.com/ida-producers-errors-omissions-liability-application\">CLICK HERE</a></strong></p>\n<p>You will be requested to fill out an application and a quote will be given to you in most cases within one business day.</p>\n<p>Please note that this is an illustration only: for a detailed outline of the E&amp;O coverage contact us and we will send you a sample policy wording. In the event of a coverage conflict given the advice above, the policy wording would prevail.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>RELATED LINKS:</h3>\n<p><a href=\"/errors-omissions-insurance-101\" rel=\" noopener\">E&amp;O Insurance 101 &amp; How to Protect Your Film Project</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"/articles/eo-what-filmmakers-need-to-know\" rel=\" noopener\">E&amp;O: What You Need to Know</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/66030/film-and-tv-producers-errors-and-omissions-insurance-cost\" rel=\" noopener\">E&amp;O: Cost</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"/articles/producers-errors-and-omissions-insurance-quote-are-you-being-offered-the-right-coverage-for-your-needs\" rel=\" noopener\">Are you paying for the coverage you need?</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/24691/steps-to-obtain-errors-and-ommissions-insurance-for-films\" rel=\" noopener\">Steps to Obtain</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"/articles/protecting-your-script\" rel=\" noopener\">Producer Errors and Omissions</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"/articles/producers-eo-insurance-best-practices-when-reviewing-scripts\" rel=\" noopener\">E&amp;O: Reviewing Scripts</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/109689/distributor-s-errors-and-omissions-e-o-insurance\" rel=\" noopener\">Distributor Errors and Omissions</a></p>\n<p>Documentary E&amp;O Insurance</p>\n<p><a href=\"/articles/copyright-reports-use-them-to-minimize-the-potential-of-a-producers-eo-claim\" rel=\" noopener\">Copyright Reports</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/102723/e-o-insurance-how-much-of-your-productions-format-is-copyright-able\" rel=\" noopener\">How much of your film is copyright-able?</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/103438/e-o-acquire-proper-permission-before-you-eat-at-mcd-or-drink-a-c\" rel=\" noopener\">Copyright Infringements</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/10796/title-reports-who-needs-them-e-o-insurance\" rel=\" noopener\">Title Reports</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/26544/script-insurance-clearance-reports-what-are-they-and-why-are-they-important\" rel=\" noopener\">Script Clearance Reports</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\" noopener\">Clearance Procedures</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/107141/film-insurance-e-o-claims-made-policies-vs-occurrence-policies\" rel=\" noopener\">Claims Made vs. Occurrence</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"/articles/filmmakers-insurance-part-i\" rel=\" noopener\">Fair Use</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"/articles/broadcasting-film-insurance\" rel=\" noopener\">False Light Accusations</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/102480/eo-insurance-for-film-and-tv-the-value-of-a-lawyer\" rel=\" noopener\">The value of a lawyer</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"/articles/how-can-you-make-a-film-like-the-social-network-without-getting-permission-from-mark-zuckerbergyour-blog-post-title-here\" rel=\" noopener\">To get or not get permission: The Social Network</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"/articles/bid/107690/obtaining-e-o-insurance-for-your-film-production-and-preventing-litigation\" rel=\" noopener\">A production lawyer's guide to obtaining E&amp;O insurance and preventing litigation</a></p>"},"deleted_at":1605630584094,"id":"post_body","label":"Blog Content","name":"post_body","type":"rich_text"}}},{"ab":false,"abStatus":null,"abTestId":null,"abVariation":false,"abVariationAutomated":false,"absoluteUrl":"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/best-wedding-venues-in-charleston","afterPostBody":null,"aifeatures":null,"allowedSlugConflict":false,"analytics":null,"analyticsPageId":"135949656679","analyticsPageType":"blog-post","approvalStatus":null,"archived":false,"archivedAt":0,"archivedInDashboard":false,"areCommentsAllowed":true,"attachedStylesheets":[],"audienceAccess":"PUBLIC","author":null,"authorName":null,"authorUsername":null,"blogAuthor":{"avatar":"","bio":"Grant Patten - 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We’ll list some of them in this article.</p>\n<p>We’ll discuss, in no particular order:</p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#church\" rel=\"noopener\">Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#outdoor\" rel=\"noopener\">Best outdoor wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#restaurant\" rel=\"noopener\">Best restaurant wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#other\" rel=\"noopener\">Best other wedding venues</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\"><span>Best wedding insurance provider</span></a><br><em><span style=\"background-color: yellow;\">Get $15 off your wedding insurance policy by entering this code in the \"Coupon code\" box on the portal: <strong>SCWedding$15off</strong></span></em></li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"church\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues in Charleston</h2>\n<h3>St. Michael's Episcopal Church</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.stmichaelschurch.net/\">https://www.stmichaelschurch.net/</a></p>\n<p>Located at 71 Broad Street, this church is the oldest surviving religious structure in Charleston, South Carolina, built in the 1750s.</p>\n<p>This church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a National Historic Landmark.</p>\n<h3>Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://charlestoncathedral.com/\">https://charlestoncathedral.com/</a></p>\n<p>Located at 120 Broad Street, this church is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston, South Carolina.</p>\n<p>The first brownstone cathedral was built in 1854 and named the Cathedral of Saint John and Saint Finbar.</p>\n<h3>First Scots Presbyterian Church</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://first-scots.org/\">https://first-scots.org/</a></p>\n<p>Located at 53 Meeting Street, this church was established in 1731 when a dozen Scottish residents left the Independent Church of Charleston.</p>\n<p>The buildings design was inspired by Baltimore Basilica in Baltimore, Maryland. It contains a number of Scottish symbols in stained glass windows.</p>\n<h3>Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.kkbe.org/\">https://www.kkbe.org/</a></p>\n<p>Since 1749, Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim has been at the spiritual heart of Jewish Charleston.</p>\n<p>This congregation meets in an architecturally significant 1840 Greek Revival synagogue located at 90 Hasell Street, Charleston.</p>\n<h3>Central Mosque of Charleston</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://charleston.com/businesses/central-mosque-of-charleston\">https://charleston.com/businesses/central-mosque-of-charleston</a></p>\n<p>The Central Mosque of Charleston (CMC), located at 1082 King Street, Charleston, is a house of worship for people with ethnic backgrounds of about thirty different nationalities.</p>\n<p>The CMC provides wedding/nikah services to Muslims.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"outdoor\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best outdoor wedding venues in Charleston</h2>\n<h3>Magnolia Plantation and Gardens</h3>\n<p><em><img src=\"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20venues%20weddings%20Charleston%20SC/magnolia-gardens-shutterstock_301691957-forweb600.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"263\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Magnolia Plantation and Gardens\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 400px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;\"></em></p>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.magnoliaplantation.com/\">https://www.magnoliaplantation.com/</a></p>\n<p>From the Audubon Swamp Garden to the historic River Walk, Magnolia has something for everyone.</p>\n<p>In the early 1840s, the Rev. John Grimké Drayton designed this romantic-style garden to showcase his azalea and camellia collections.</p>\n<h3>Middleton Place</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.middletonplace.org/\">https://www.middletonplace.org/</a></p>\n<p>A National Historic Landmark and home to the oldest landscaped gardens in America.</p>\n<p>Middleton Place is an enduring, essential part of the American experience, and an unforgettable setting for one-of-a-kind weddings.</p>\n<h3>Legare Waring House and Gardens</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://southcarolinaparks.com/legare-waring-house\">https://southcarolinaparks.com/legare-waring-house</a></p>\n<p>Many memorable weddings have taken place at this historic 1840s home, which resides amid the manicured gardens of Charles Towne Landing, the site of South Carolina's first permanent settlement.</p>\n<h3>Hampton Park</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hampton_Park_(Charleston)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hampton_Park_(Charleston)</a></p>\n<p>Hampton Park is a public park located in peninsular Charleston, South Carolina.</p>\n<p>The park is bordered by The Citadel to the west, Hampton Park Terrace to the south, North Central to the east, and Wagener Terrace to the north.</p>\n<h3>Waterfront Park</h3>\n<p><img src=\"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20venues%20weddings%20Charleston%20SC/waterfront-park-sc-shutterstock_1035783793-forweb600.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Waterfront Park\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 400px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;\"></p>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterfront_Park_(Charleston)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterfront_Park_(Charleston)</a></p>\n<p>Waterfront Park is an eight-acre park along approximately one-half mile of the Cooper River in Charleston, South Carolina.</p>\n<p>The park received the 2007 Landmark Award from the American Society of Landscape Architects and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"restaurant\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best restaurant wedding venues in Charleston</h2>\n<h3>Halls Chophouse</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.hallschophouse.com/\">https://www.hallschophouse.com/</a></p>\n<p>The Hall family opened the doors of Halls Chophouse Charleston in 2009, but their pursuit of exceptional hospitality started long before.</p>\n<p>Located at 434 King St, Charleston, SC, this steakhouse is an appropriate venue for an elegant wedding celebration.</p>\n<h3>High Cotton</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.highcottoncharleston.com/private-events/\">https://www.highcottoncharleston.com/private-events/</a></p>\n<p>High Cotton restaurant is located at 199 E Bay St, Charleston, SC, and is available to be booked for private events, including weddings.</p>\n<p>Their main dining room is able to accommodate up to 100 seated, 150 reception. They also have a French Quarter room and East Bay room available to be booked.</p>\n<h3>The Ordinary</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://eattheordinary.com/\">https://eattheordinary.com/</a></p>\n<p>The Ordinary is a Southern seafood hall and oyster bar located in an old bank in Charleston.</p>\n<p>This restaurant has some limited availability for groups larger than six guests.</p>\n<h3>Harborside East</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"http://www.harborsideeast.com/\">http://www.harborsideeast.com/</a></p>\n<p>Harborside East offers a waterfront venue with views of the harbor and downtown Charleston. While technically in Mount Pleasant, it's close to downtown Charleston and provides a restaurant-style wedding experience.</p>\n<h3>Zero</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://zerorestaurantcharleston.com/\">https://zerorestaurantcharleston.com/</a></p>\n<p>Zero George Street Hotel/Restaurant was “not intended” as a wedding venue, but a buyout of the property (all 16 rooms) is possible for large groups/wedding parties.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"other\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best other wedding venues in Charleston</h2>\n<h3>William Aiken House</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.pphgcharleston.com/venues/william-aiken-house/\">https://www.pphgcharleston.com/venues/william-aiken-house/</a></p>\n<p>Located at 456 King St. in Charleston, SC, this house features sweeping ballrooms and is available to be booked for weddings.</p>\n<p>This venue can accommodate up to 500 guests. Built in 1807.</p>\n<h3>Gadsden House</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.gadsdenhouse.com/\">https://www.gadsdenhouse.com/</a></p>\n<p>Located in Downtown Charleston, Gadsden House is a perfect space for wedding ceremonies + receptions and rehearsal dinners.</p>\n<h3>Cedar Room</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.thecedarroom.com/\">https://www.thecedarroom.com/</a></p>\n<p>More than 7,500 square feet of event space inside the Cigar Factory overlooking Cooper River. This venue is available to be booked for weddings.</p>\n<h3>Cotton Dock at Boone Hall Plantation</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.boonehallplantation.com/weddings/\">https://www.boonehallplantation.com/weddings/</a></p>\n<p>There is no question that The Cotton Dock is the most famous and most popular venue at Boone Hall Plantation.</p>\n<p>The majestic front lawn in front of the mansion, the intimate patio area behind, and the spacious back lawn flanked by tidal marshes all create spectacular possibilities for any wedding.</p>\n<h3>Governor Thomas Bennett House</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.governorthomasbennetthouse.com/\">https://www.governorthomasbennetthouse.com/</a></p>\n<p>The Governor Thomas Bennett House offers endless options for your wedding.</p>\n<p>The house is located downtown, just minutes from most major hotels, conference spaces and attractions.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Get Wedding Event Insurance: Buy Online in the US from Front Row</h2>\n<p>If you’re researching wedding venues in Charleston, chances are good that you’re getting married or know somebody who is. Consider <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">wedding insurance</span>. Get a quote:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Wedding Insurance (</span><span>USA</span><span>)</span></a><span style=\"color: black;\">: if you’re holding a private event at one of the above venues, you can buy </span>insurance for the day of your event from Front Row.<br><br></li>\n<li style=\"border: none; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/short-term-production-insurance-for-filmmakers-us?hsLang=en\"><span>Short Shoot Insurance (USA)</span></a>: if you’re doing any filming at the venue, it would make sense to get short-term production insurance, which covers up to 15 consecutive days.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">About: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></em></p>\n<h3>Related posts:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/en-us/wedding-insurance-sc\" rel=\"noopener\">Wedding insurance in South Carolina</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/staff/grant-patten\" rel=\"noopener\">Author: Grant Patten</a></li>\n<li>Google Web Story: <a href=\"https://stories.frontrowinsurance.com/best-wedding-venues-in-charleston/\" rel=\"noopener\">The best wedding venues in Charleston</a></li>\n</ul>","post_summary":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 14px;\"><em>Images: Shutterstock</em></p>\n","blog_post_schedule_task_uid":null,"blog_publish_to_social_media_task":"DONE","blog_publish_instant_email_task_uid":null,"blog_publish_instant_email_campaign_id":null,"blog_publish_instant_email_retry_count":null,"rss_body":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 14px;\"><em>Images: Shutterstock</em></p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>Charleston, South Carolina has no shortage of impressive venues that are appropriate for hosting weddings. We’ll list some of them in this article.</p>\n<p>We’ll discuss, in no particular order:</p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#church\" rel=\"noopener\">Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#outdoor\" rel=\"noopener\">Best outdoor wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#restaurant\" rel=\"noopener\">Best restaurant wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#other\" rel=\"noopener\">Best other wedding venues</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\"><span>Best wedding insurance provider</span></a><br><em><span style=\"background-color: yellow;\">Get $15 off your wedding insurance policy by entering this code in the \"Coupon code\" box on the portal: <strong>SCWedding$15off</strong></span></em></li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"church\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues in Charleston</h2>\n<h3>St. Michael's Episcopal Church</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.stmichaelschurch.net/\">https://www.stmichaelschurch.net/</a></p>\n<p>Located at 71 Broad Street, this church is the oldest surviving religious structure in Charleston, South Carolina, built in the 1750s.</p>\n<p>This church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a National Historic Landmark.</p>\n<h3>Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://charlestoncathedral.com/\">https://charlestoncathedral.com/</a></p>\n<p>Located at 120 Broad Street, this church is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston, South Carolina.</p>\n<p>The first brownstone cathedral was built in 1854 and named the Cathedral of Saint John and Saint Finbar.</p>\n<h3>First Scots Presbyterian Church</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://first-scots.org/\">https://first-scots.org/</a></p>\n<p>Located at 53 Meeting Street, this church was established in 1731 when a dozen Scottish residents left the Independent Church of Charleston.</p>\n<p>The buildings design was inspired by Baltimore Basilica in Baltimore, Maryland. It contains a number of Scottish symbols in stained glass windows.</p>\n<h3>Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.kkbe.org/\">https://www.kkbe.org/</a></p>\n<p>Since 1749, Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim has been at the spiritual heart of Jewish Charleston.</p>\n<p>This congregation meets in an architecturally significant 1840 Greek Revival synagogue located at 90 Hasell Street, Charleston.</p>\n<h3>Central Mosque of Charleston</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://charleston.com/businesses/central-mosque-of-charleston\">https://charleston.com/businesses/central-mosque-of-charleston</a></p>\n<p>The Central Mosque of Charleston (CMC), located at 1082 King Street, Charleston, is a house of worship for people with ethnic backgrounds of about thirty different nationalities.</p>\n<p>The CMC provides wedding/nikah services to Muslims.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"outdoor\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best outdoor wedding venues in Charleston</h2>\n<h3>Magnolia Plantation and Gardens</h3>\n<p><em><img src=\"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20venues%20weddings%20Charleston%20SC/magnolia-gardens-shutterstock_301691957-forweb600.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"263\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Magnolia Plantation and Gardens\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 400px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;\"></em></p>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.magnoliaplantation.com/\">https://www.magnoliaplantation.com/</a></p>\n<p>From the Audubon Swamp Garden to the historic River Walk, Magnolia has something for everyone.</p>\n<p>In the early 1840s, the Rev. John Grimké Drayton designed this romantic-style garden to showcase his azalea and camellia collections.</p>\n<h3>Middleton Place</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.middletonplace.org/\">https://www.middletonplace.org/</a></p>\n<p>A National Historic Landmark and home to the oldest landscaped gardens in America.</p>\n<p>Middleton Place is an enduring, essential part of the American experience, and an unforgettable setting for one-of-a-kind weddings.</p>\n<h3>Legare Waring House and Gardens</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://southcarolinaparks.com/legare-waring-house\">https://southcarolinaparks.com/legare-waring-house</a></p>\n<p>Many memorable weddings have taken place at this historic 1840s home, which resides amid the manicured gardens of Charles Towne Landing, the site of South Carolina's first permanent settlement.</p>\n<h3>Hampton Park</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hampton_Park_(Charleston)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hampton_Park_(Charleston)</a></p>\n<p>Hampton Park is a public park located in peninsular Charleston, South Carolina.</p>\n<p>The park is bordered by The Citadel to the west, Hampton Park Terrace to the south, North Central to the east, and Wagener Terrace to the north.</p>\n<h3>Waterfront Park</h3>\n<p><img src=\"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20venues%20weddings%20Charleston%20SC/waterfront-park-sc-shutterstock_1035783793-forweb600.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Waterfront Park\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 400px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;\"></p>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterfront_Park_(Charleston)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterfront_Park_(Charleston)</a></p>\n<p>Waterfront Park is an eight-acre park along approximately one-half mile of the Cooper River in Charleston, South Carolina.</p>\n<p>The park received the 2007 Landmark Award from the American Society of Landscape Architects and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"restaurant\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best restaurant wedding venues in Charleston</h2>\n<h3>Halls Chophouse</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.hallschophouse.com/\">https://www.hallschophouse.com/</a></p>\n<p>The Hall family opened the doors of Halls Chophouse Charleston in 2009, but their pursuit of exceptional hospitality started long before.</p>\n<p>Located at 434 King St, Charleston, SC, this steakhouse is an appropriate venue for an elegant wedding celebration.</p>\n<h3>High Cotton</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.highcottoncharleston.com/private-events/\">https://www.highcottoncharleston.com/private-events/</a></p>\n<p>High Cotton restaurant is located at 199 E Bay St, Charleston, SC, and is available to be booked for private events, including weddings.</p>\n<p>Their main dining room is able to accommodate up to 100 seated, 150 reception. They also have a French Quarter room and East Bay room available to be booked.</p>\n<h3>The Ordinary</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://eattheordinary.com/\">https://eattheordinary.com/</a></p>\n<p>The Ordinary is a Southern seafood hall and oyster bar located in an old bank in Charleston.</p>\n<p>This restaurant has some limited availability for groups larger than six guests.</p>\n<h3>Harborside East</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"http://www.harborsideeast.com/\">http://www.harborsideeast.com/</a></p>\n<p>Harborside East offers a waterfront venue with views of the harbor and downtown Charleston. While technically in Mount Pleasant, it's close to downtown Charleston and provides a restaurant-style wedding experience.</p>\n<h3>Zero</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://zerorestaurantcharleston.com/\">https://zerorestaurantcharleston.com/</a></p>\n<p>Zero George Street Hotel/Restaurant was “not intended” as a wedding venue, but a buyout of the property (all 16 rooms) is possible for large groups/wedding parties.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"other\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best other wedding venues in Charleston</h2>\n<h3>William Aiken House</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.pphgcharleston.com/venues/william-aiken-house/\">https://www.pphgcharleston.com/venues/william-aiken-house/</a></p>\n<p>Located at 456 King St. in Charleston, SC, this house features sweeping ballrooms and is available to be booked for weddings.</p>\n<p>This venue can accommodate up to 500 guests. Built in 1807.</p>\n<h3>Gadsden House</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.gadsdenhouse.com/\">https://www.gadsdenhouse.com/</a></p>\n<p>Located in Downtown Charleston, Gadsden House is a perfect space for wedding ceremonies + receptions and rehearsal dinners.</p>\n<h3>Cedar Room</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.thecedarroom.com/\">https://www.thecedarroom.com/</a></p>\n<p>More than 7,500 square feet of event space inside the Cigar Factory overlooking Cooper River. This venue is available to be booked for weddings.</p>\n<h3>Cotton Dock at Boone Hall Plantation</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.boonehallplantation.com/weddings/\">https://www.boonehallplantation.com/weddings/</a></p>\n<p>There is no question that The Cotton Dock is the most famous and most popular venue at Boone Hall Plantation.</p>\n<p>The majestic front lawn in front of the mansion, the intimate patio area behind, and the spacious back lawn flanked by tidal marshes all create spectacular possibilities for any wedding.</p>\n<h3>Governor Thomas Bennett House</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.governorthomasbennetthouse.com/\">https://www.governorthomasbennetthouse.com/</a></p>\n<p>The Governor Thomas Bennett House offers endless options for your wedding.</p>\n<p>The house is located downtown, just minutes from most major hotels, conference spaces and attractions.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Get Wedding Event Insurance: Buy Online in the US from Front Row</h2>\n<p>If you’re researching wedding venues in Charleston, chances are good that you’re getting married or know somebody who is. Consider <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">wedding insurance</span>. Get a quote:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Wedding Insurance (</span><span>USA</span><span>)</span></a><span style=\"color: black;\">: if you’re holding a private event at one of the above venues, you can buy </span>insurance for the day of your event from Front Row.<br><br></li>\n<li style=\"border: none; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/short-term-production-insurance-for-filmmakers-us?hsLang=en\"><span>Short Shoot Insurance (USA)</span></a>: if you’re doing any filming at the venue, it would make sense to get short-term production insurance, which covers up to 15 consecutive days.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">About: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. 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We’ll list some of them in this article.</p>\n<p>We’ll discuss, in no particular order:</p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#church\" rel=\"noopener\">Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#outdoor\" rel=\"noopener\">Best outdoor wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#restaurant\" rel=\"noopener\">Best restaurant wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#other\" rel=\"noopener\">Best other wedding venues</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\"><span>Best wedding insurance provider</span></a><br><em><span style=\"background-color: yellow;\">Get $15 off your wedding insurance policy by entering this code in the \"Coupon code\" box on the portal: <strong>SCWedding$15off</strong></span></em></li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"church\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues in Charleston</h2>\n<h3>St. Michael's Episcopal Church</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.stmichaelschurch.net/\">https://www.stmichaelschurch.net/</a></p>\n<p>Located at 71 Broad Street, this church is the oldest surviving religious structure in Charleston, South Carolina, built in the 1750s.</p>\n<p>This church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a National Historic Landmark.</p>\n<h3>Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://charlestoncathedral.com/\">https://charlestoncathedral.com/</a></p>\n<p>Located at 120 Broad Street, this church is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston, South Carolina.</p>\n<p>The first brownstone cathedral was built in 1854 and named the Cathedral of Saint John and Saint Finbar.</p>\n<h3>First Scots Presbyterian Church</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://first-scots.org/\">https://first-scots.org/</a></p>\n<p>Located at 53 Meeting Street, this church was established in 1731 when a dozen Scottish residents left the Independent Church of Charleston.</p>\n<p>The buildings design was inspired by Baltimore Basilica in Baltimore, Maryland. It contains a number of Scottish symbols in stained glass windows.</p>\n<h3>Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.kkbe.org/\">https://www.kkbe.org/</a></p>\n<p>Since 1749, Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim has been at the spiritual heart of Jewish Charleston.</p>\n<p>This congregation meets in an architecturally significant 1840 Greek Revival synagogue located at 90 Hasell Street, Charleston.</p>\n<h3>Central Mosque of Charleston</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://charleston.com/businesses/central-mosque-of-charleston\">https://charleston.com/businesses/central-mosque-of-charleston</a></p>\n<p>The Central Mosque of Charleston (CMC), located at 1082 King Street, Charleston, is a house of worship for people with ethnic backgrounds of about thirty different nationalities.</p>\n<p>The CMC provides wedding/nikah services to Muslims.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"outdoor\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best outdoor wedding venues in Charleston</h2>\n<h3>Magnolia Plantation and Gardens</h3>\n<p><em><img src=\"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20venues%20weddings%20Charleston%20SC/magnolia-gardens-shutterstock_301691957-forweb600.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"263\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Magnolia Plantation and Gardens\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 400px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;\"></em></p>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.magnoliaplantation.com/\">https://www.magnoliaplantation.com/</a></p>\n<p>From the Audubon Swamp Garden to the historic River Walk, Magnolia has something for everyone.</p>\n<p>In the early 1840s, the Rev. John Grimké Drayton designed this romantic-style garden to showcase his azalea and camellia collections.</p>\n<h3>Middleton Place</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.middletonplace.org/\">https://www.middletonplace.org/</a></p>\n<p>A National Historic Landmark and home to the oldest landscaped gardens in America.</p>\n<p>Middleton Place is an enduring, essential part of the American experience, and an unforgettable setting for one-of-a-kind weddings.</p>\n<h3>Legare Waring House and Gardens</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://southcarolinaparks.com/legare-waring-house\">https://southcarolinaparks.com/legare-waring-house</a></p>\n<p>Many memorable weddings have taken place at this historic 1840s home, which resides amid the manicured gardens of Charles Towne Landing, the site of South Carolina's first permanent settlement.</p>\n<h3>Hampton Park</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hampton_Park_(Charleston)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hampton_Park_(Charleston)</a></p>\n<p>Hampton Park is a public park located in peninsular Charleston, South Carolina.</p>\n<p>The park is bordered by The Citadel to the west, Hampton Park Terrace to the south, North Central to the east, and Wagener Terrace to the north.</p>\n<h3>Waterfront Park</h3>\n<p><img src=\"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20venues%20weddings%20Charleston%20SC/waterfront-park-sc-shutterstock_1035783793-forweb600.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Waterfront Park\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 400px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;\"></p>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterfront_Park_(Charleston)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterfront_Park_(Charleston)</a></p>\n<p>Waterfront Park is an eight-acre park along approximately one-half mile of the Cooper River in Charleston, South Carolina.</p>\n<p>The park received the 2007 Landmark Award from the American Society of Landscape Architects and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"restaurant\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best restaurant wedding venues in Charleston</h2>\n<h3>Halls Chophouse</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.hallschophouse.com/\">https://www.hallschophouse.com/</a></p>\n<p>The Hall family opened the doors of Halls Chophouse Charleston in 2009, but their pursuit of exceptional hospitality started long before.</p>\n<p>Located at 434 King St, Charleston, SC, this steakhouse is an appropriate venue for an elegant wedding celebration.</p>\n<h3>High Cotton</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.highcottoncharleston.com/private-events/\">https://www.highcottoncharleston.com/private-events/</a></p>\n<p>High Cotton restaurant is located at 199 E Bay St, Charleston, SC, and is available to be booked for private events, including weddings.</p>\n<p>Their main dining room is able to accommodate up to 100 seated, 150 reception. They also have a French Quarter room and East Bay room available to be booked.</p>\n<h3>The Ordinary</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://eattheordinary.com/\">https://eattheordinary.com/</a></p>\n<p>The Ordinary is a Southern seafood hall and oyster bar located in an old bank in Charleston.</p>\n<p>This restaurant has some limited availability for groups larger than six guests.</p>\n<h3>Harborside East</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"http://www.harborsideeast.com/\">http://www.harborsideeast.com/</a></p>\n<p>Harborside East offers a waterfront venue with views of the harbor and downtown Charleston. While technically in Mount Pleasant, it's close to downtown Charleston and provides a restaurant-style wedding experience.</p>\n<h3>Zero</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://zerorestaurantcharleston.com/\">https://zerorestaurantcharleston.com/</a></p>\n<p>Zero George Street Hotel/Restaurant was “not intended” as a wedding venue, but a buyout of the property (all 16 rooms) is possible for large groups/wedding parties.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"other\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best other wedding venues in Charleston</h2>\n<h3>William Aiken House</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.pphgcharleston.com/venues/william-aiken-house/\">https://www.pphgcharleston.com/venues/william-aiken-house/</a></p>\n<p>Located at 456 King St. in Charleston, SC, this house features sweeping ballrooms and is available to be booked for weddings.</p>\n<p>This venue can accommodate up to 500 guests. Built in 1807.</p>\n<h3>Gadsden House</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.gadsdenhouse.com/\">https://www.gadsdenhouse.com/</a></p>\n<p>Located in Downtown Charleston, Gadsden House is a perfect space for wedding ceremonies + receptions and rehearsal dinners.</p>\n<h3>Cedar Room</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.thecedarroom.com/\">https://www.thecedarroom.com/</a></p>\n<p>More than 7,500 square feet of event space inside the Cigar Factory overlooking Cooper River. This venue is available to be booked for weddings.</p>\n<h3>Cotton Dock at Boone Hall Plantation</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.boonehallplantation.com/weddings/\">https://www.boonehallplantation.com/weddings/</a></p>\n<p>There is no question that The Cotton Dock is the most famous and most popular venue at Boone Hall Plantation.</p>\n<p>The majestic front lawn in front of the mansion, the intimate patio area behind, and the spacious back lawn flanked by tidal marshes all create spectacular possibilities for any wedding.</p>\n<h3>Governor Thomas Bennett House</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.governorthomasbennetthouse.com/\">https://www.governorthomasbennetthouse.com/</a></p>\n<p>The Governor Thomas Bennett House offers endless options for your wedding.</p>\n<p>The house is located downtown, just minutes from most major hotels, conference spaces and attractions.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Get Wedding Event Insurance: Buy Online in the US from Front Row</h2>\n<p>If you’re researching wedding venues in Charleston, chances are good that you’re getting married or know somebody who is. Consider <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">wedding insurance</span>. Get a quote:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Wedding Insurance (</span><span>USA</span><span>)</span></a><span style=\"color: black;\">: if you’re holding a private event at one of the above venues, you can buy </span>insurance for the day of your event from Front Row.<br><br></li>\n<li style=\"border: none; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/short-term-production-insurance-for-filmmakers-us?hsLang=en\"><span>Short Shoot Insurance (USA)</span></a>: if you’re doing any filming at the venue, it would make sense to get short-term production insurance, which covers up to 15 consecutive days.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">About: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></em></p>\n<h3>Related posts:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/en-us/wedding-insurance-sc\" rel=\"noopener\">Wedding insurance in South Carolina</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/staff/grant-patten\" rel=\"noopener\">Author: Grant Patten</a></li>\n<li>Google Web Story: <a href=\"https://stories.frontrowinsurance.com/best-wedding-venues-in-charleston/\" rel=\"noopener\">The best wedding venues in Charleston</a></li>\n</ul>","postBodyRss":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 14px;\"><em>Images: Shutterstock</em></p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>Charleston, South Carolina has no shortage of impressive venues that are appropriate for hosting weddings. We’ll list some of them in this article.</p>\n<p>We’ll discuss, in no particular order:</p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#church\" rel=\"noopener\">Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#outdoor\" rel=\"noopener\">Best outdoor wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#restaurant\" rel=\"noopener\">Best restaurant wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#other\" rel=\"noopener\">Best other wedding venues</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\"><span>Best wedding insurance provider</span></a><br><em><span style=\"background-color: yellow;\">Get $15 off your wedding insurance policy by entering this code in the \"Coupon code\" box on the portal: <strong>SCWedding$15off</strong></span></em></li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"church\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues in Charleston</h2>\n<h3>St. Michael's Episcopal Church</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.stmichaelschurch.net/\">https://www.stmichaelschurch.net/</a></p>\n<p>Located at 71 Broad Street, this church is the oldest surviving religious structure in Charleston, South Carolina, built in the 1750s.</p>\n<p>This church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a National Historic Landmark.</p>\n<h3>Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://charlestoncathedral.com/\">https://charlestoncathedral.com/</a></p>\n<p>Located at 120 Broad Street, this church is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston, South Carolina.</p>\n<p>The first brownstone cathedral was built in 1854 and named the Cathedral of Saint John and Saint Finbar.</p>\n<h3>First Scots Presbyterian Church</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://first-scots.org/\">https://first-scots.org/</a></p>\n<p>Located at 53 Meeting Street, this church was established in 1731 when a dozen Scottish residents left the Independent Church of Charleston.</p>\n<p>The buildings design was inspired by Baltimore Basilica in Baltimore, Maryland. It contains a number of Scottish symbols in stained glass windows.</p>\n<h3>Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.kkbe.org/\">https://www.kkbe.org/</a></p>\n<p>Since 1749, Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim has been at the spiritual heart of Jewish Charleston.</p>\n<p>This congregation meets in an architecturally significant 1840 Greek Revival synagogue located at 90 Hasell Street, Charleston.</p>\n<h3>Central Mosque of Charleston</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://charleston.com/businesses/central-mosque-of-charleston\">https://charleston.com/businesses/central-mosque-of-charleston</a></p>\n<p>The Central Mosque of Charleston (CMC), located at 1082 King Street, Charleston, is a house of worship for people with ethnic backgrounds of about thirty different nationalities.</p>\n<p>The CMC provides wedding/nikah services to Muslims.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"outdoor\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best outdoor wedding venues in Charleston</h2>\n<h3>Magnolia Plantation and Gardens</h3>\n<p><em><img src=\"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20venues%20weddings%20Charleston%20SC/magnolia-gardens-shutterstock_301691957-forweb600.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"263\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Magnolia Plantation and Gardens\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 400px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;\"></em></p>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.magnoliaplantation.com/\">https://www.magnoliaplantation.com/</a></p>\n<p>From the Audubon Swamp Garden to the historic River Walk, Magnolia has something for everyone.</p>\n<p>In the early 1840s, the Rev. John Grimké Drayton designed this romantic-style garden to showcase his azalea and camellia collections.</p>\n<h3>Middleton Place</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.middletonplace.org/\">https://www.middletonplace.org/</a></p>\n<p>A National Historic Landmark and home to the oldest landscaped gardens in America.</p>\n<p>Middleton Place is an enduring, essential part of the American experience, and an unforgettable setting for one-of-a-kind weddings.</p>\n<h3>Legare Waring House and Gardens</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://southcarolinaparks.com/legare-waring-house\">https://southcarolinaparks.com/legare-waring-house</a></p>\n<p>Many memorable weddings have taken place at this historic 1840s home, which resides amid the manicured gardens of Charles Towne Landing, the site of South Carolina's first permanent settlement.</p>\n<h3>Hampton Park</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hampton_Park_(Charleston)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hampton_Park_(Charleston)</a></p>\n<p>Hampton Park is a public park located in peninsular Charleston, South Carolina.</p>\n<p>The park is bordered by The Citadel to the west, Hampton Park Terrace to the south, North Central to the east, and Wagener Terrace to the north.</p>\n<h3>Waterfront Park</h3>\n<p><img src=\"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20venues%20weddings%20Charleston%20SC/waterfront-park-sc-shutterstock_1035783793-forweb600.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Waterfront Park\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 400px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;\"></p>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterfront_Park_(Charleston)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterfront_Park_(Charleston)</a></p>\n<p>Waterfront Park is an eight-acre park along approximately one-half mile of the Cooper River in Charleston, South Carolina.</p>\n<p>The park received the 2007 Landmark Award from the American Society of Landscape Architects and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"restaurant\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best restaurant wedding venues in Charleston</h2>\n<h3>Halls Chophouse</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.hallschophouse.com/\">https://www.hallschophouse.com/</a></p>\n<p>The Hall family opened the doors of Halls Chophouse Charleston in 2009, but their pursuit of exceptional hospitality started long before.</p>\n<p>Located at 434 King St, Charleston, SC, this steakhouse is an appropriate venue for an elegant wedding celebration.</p>\n<h3>High Cotton</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.highcottoncharleston.com/private-events/\">https://www.highcottoncharleston.com/private-events/</a></p>\n<p>High Cotton restaurant is located at 199 E Bay St, Charleston, SC, and is available to be booked for private events, including weddings.</p>\n<p>Their main dining room is able to accommodate up to 100 seated, 150 reception. They also have a French Quarter room and East Bay room available to be booked.</p>\n<h3>The Ordinary</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://eattheordinary.com/\">https://eattheordinary.com/</a></p>\n<p>The Ordinary is a Southern seafood hall and oyster bar located in an old bank in Charleston.</p>\n<p>This restaurant has some limited availability for groups larger than six guests.</p>\n<h3>Harborside East</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"http://www.harborsideeast.com/\">http://www.harborsideeast.com/</a></p>\n<p>Harborside East offers a waterfront venue with views of the harbor and downtown Charleston. While technically in Mount Pleasant, it's close to downtown Charleston and provides a restaurant-style wedding experience.</p>\n<h3>Zero</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://zerorestaurantcharleston.com/\">https://zerorestaurantcharleston.com/</a></p>\n<p>Zero George Street Hotel/Restaurant was “not intended” as a wedding venue, but a buyout of the property (all 16 rooms) is possible for large groups/wedding parties.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"other\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best other wedding venues in Charleston</h2>\n<h3>William Aiken House</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.pphgcharleston.com/venues/william-aiken-house/\">https://www.pphgcharleston.com/venues/william-aiken-house/</a></p>\n<p>Located at 456 King St. in Charleston, SC, this house features sweeping ballrooms and is available to be booked for weddings.</p>\n<p>This venue can accommodate up to 500 guests. Built in 1807.</p>\n<h3>Gadsden House</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.gadsdenhouse.com/\">https://www.gadsdenhouse.com/</a></p>\n<p>Located in Downtown Charleston, Gadsden House is a perfect space for wedding ceremonies + receptions and rehearsal dinners.</p>\n<h3>Cedar Room</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.thecedarroom.com/\">https://www.thecedarroom.com/</a></p>\n<p>More than 7,500 square feet of event space inside the Cigar Factory overlooking Cooper River. This venue is available to be booked for weddings.</p>\n<h3>Cotton Dock at Boone Hall Plantation</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.boonehallplantation.com/weddings/\">https://www.boonehallplantation.com/weddings/</a></p>\n<p>There is no question that The Cotton Dock is the most famous and most popular venue at Boone Hall Plantation.</p>\n<p>The majestic front lawn in front of the mansion, the intimate patio area behind, and the spacious back lawn flanked by tidal marshes all create spectacular possibilities for any wedding.</p>\n<h3>Governor Thomas Bennett House</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.governorthomasbennetthouse.com/\">https://www.governorthomasbennetthouse.com/</a></p>\n<p>The Governor Thomas Bennett House offers endless options for your wedding.</p>\n<p>The house is located downtown, just minutes from most major hotels, conference spaces and attractions.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Get Wedding Event Insurance: Buy Online in the US from Front Row</h2>\n<p>If you’re researching wedding venues in Charleston, chances are good that you’re getting married or know somebody who is. Consider <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">wedding insurance</span>. Get a quote:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Wedding Insurance (</span><span>USA</span><span>)</span></a><span style=\"color: black;\">: if you’re holding a private event at one of the above venues, you can buy </span>insurance for the day of your event from Front Row.<br><br></li>\n<li style=\"border: none; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/short-term-production-insurance-for-filmmakers-us?hsLang=en\"><span>Short Shoot Insurance (USA)</span></a>: if you’re doing any filming at the venue, it would make sense to get short-term production insurance, which covers up to 15 consecutive days.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">About: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></em></p>\n<h3>Related posts:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/en-us/wedding-insurance-sc\" rel=\"noopener\">Wedding insurance in South Carolina</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/staff/grant-patten\" rel=\"noopener\">Author: Grant Patten</a></li>\n<li>Google Web Story: <a href=\"https://stories.frontrowinsurance.com/best-wedding-venues-in-charleston/\" rel=\"noopener\">The best wedding venues in Charleston</a></li>\n</ul>","postEmailContent":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 14px;\"><em>Images: Shutterstock</em></p>","postFeaturedImageIfEnabled":"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20venues%20weddings%20Charleston%20SC/charleston-sky-shutterstock_1577091133-forweb600.jpg","postListContent":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 14px;\"><em>Images: Shutterstock</em></p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>Charleston, South Carolina has no shortage of impressive venues that are appropriate for hosting weddings. We’ll list some of them in this article.</p>\n<p>We’ll discuss, in no particular order:</p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#church\" rel=\"noopener\">Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#outdoor\" rel=\"noopener\">Best outdoor wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#restaurant\" rel=\"noopener\">Best restaurant wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#other\" rel=\"noopener\">Best other wedding venues</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\"><span>Best wedding insurance provider</span></a><br><em><span style=\"background-color: yellow;\">Get $15 off your wedding insurance policy by entering this code in the \"Coupon code\" box on the portal: <strong>SCWedding$15off</strong></span></em></li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"church\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues in Charleston</h2>\n<h3>St. Michael's Episcopal Church</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.stmichaelschurch.net/\">https://www.stmichaelschurch.net/</a></p>\n<p>Located at 71 Broad Street, this church is the oldest surviving religious structure in Charleston, South Carolina, built in the 1750s.</p>\n<p>This church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a National Historic Landmark.</p>\n<h3>Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://charlestoncathedral.com/\">https://charlestoncathedral.com/</a></p>\n<p>Located at 120 Broad Street, this church is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston, South Carolina.</p>\n<p>The first brownstone cathedral was built in 1854 and named the Cathedral of Saint John and Saint Finbar.</p>\n<h3>First Scots Presbyterian Church</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://first-scots.org/\">https://first-scots.org/</a></p>\n<p>Located at 53 Meeting Street, this church was established in 1731 when a dozen Scottish residents left the Independent Church of Charleston.</p>\n<p>The buildings design was inspired by Baltimore Basilica in Baltimore, Maryland. It contains a number of Scottish symbols in stained glass windows.</p>\n<h3>Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.kkbe.org/\">https://www.kkbe.org/</a></p>\n<p>Since 1749, Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim has been at the spiritual heart of Jewish Charleston.</p>\n<p>This congregation meets in an architecturally significant 1840 Greek Revival synagogue located at 90 Hasell Street, Charleston.</p>\n<h3>Central Mosque of Charleston</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://charleston.com/businesses/central-mosque-of-charleston\">https://charleston.com/businesses/central-mosque-of-charleston</a></p>\n<p>The Central Mosque of Charleston (CMC), located at 1082 King Street, Charleston, is a house of worship for people with ethnic backgrounds of about thirty different nationalities.</p>\n<p>The CMC provides wedding/nikah services to Muslims.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"outdoor\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best outdoor wedding venues in Charleston</h2>\n<h3>Magnolia Plantation and Gardens</h3>\n<p><em><img src=\"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20venues%20weddings%20Charleston%20SC/magnolia-gardens-shutterstock_301691957-forweb600.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"263\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Magnolia Plantation and Gardens\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 400px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;\"></em></p>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.magnoliaplantation.com/\">https://www.magnoliaplantation.com/</a></p>\n<p>From the Audubon Swamp Garden to the historic River Walk, Magnolia has something for everyone.</p>\n<p>In the early 1840s, the Rev. John Grimké Drayton designed this romantic-style garden to showcase his azalea and camellia collections.</p>\n<h3>Middleton Place</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.middletonplace.org/\">https://www.middletonplace.org/</a></p>\n<p>A National Historic Landmark and home to the oldest landscaped gardens in America.</p>\n<p>Middleton Place is an enduring, essential part of the American experience, and an unforgettable setting for one-of-a-kind weddings.</p>\n<h3>Legare Waring House and Gardens</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://southcarolinaparks.com/legare-waring-house\">https://southcarolinaparks.com/legare-waring-house</a></p>\n<p>Many memorable weddings have taken place at this historic 1840s home, which resides amid the manicured gardens of Charles Towne Landing, the site of South Carolina's first permanent settlement.</p>\n<h3>Hampton Park</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hampton_Park_(Charleston)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hampton_Park_(Charleston)</a></p>\n<p>Hampton Park is a public park located in peninsular Charleston, South Carolina.</p>\n<p>The park is bordered by The Citadel to the west, Hampton Park Terrace to the south, North Central to the east, and Wagener Terrace to the north.</p>\n<h3>Waterfront Park</h3>\n<p><img src=\"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20venues%20weddings%20Charleston%20SC/waterfront-park-sc-shutterstock_1035783793-forweb600.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Waterfront Park\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 400px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;\"></p>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterfront_Park_(Charleston)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterfront_Park_(Charleston)</a></p>\n<p>Waterfront Park is an eight-acre park along approximately one-half mile of the Cooper River in Charleston, South Carolina.</p>\n<p>The park received the 2007 Landmark Award from the American Society of Landscape Architects and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"restaurant\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best restaurant wedding venues in Charleston</h2>\n<h3>Halls Chophouse</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.hallschophouse.com/\">https://www.hallschophouse.com/</a></p>\n<p>The Hall family opened the doors of Halls Chophouse Charleston in 2009, but their pursuit of exceptional hospitality started long before.</p>\n<p>Located at 434 King St, Charleston, SC, this steakhouse is an appropriate venue for an elegant wedding celebration.</p>\n<h3>High Cotton</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.highcottoncharleston.com/private-events/\">https://www.highcottoncharleston.com/private-events/</a></p>\n<p>High Cotton restaurant is located at 199 E Bay St, Charleston, SC, and is available to be booked for private events, including weddings.</p>\n<p>Their main dining room is able to accommodate up to 100 seated, 150 reception. They also have a French Quarter room and East Bay room available to be booked.</p>\n<h3>The Ordinary</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://eattheordinary.com/\">https://eattheordinary.com/</a></p>\n<p>The Ordinary is a Southern seafood hall and oyster bar located in an old bank in Charleston.</p>\n<p>This restaurant has some limited availability for groups larger than six guests.</p>\n<h3>Harborside East</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"http://www.harborsideeast.com/\">http://www.harborsideeast.com/</a></p>\n<p>Harborside East offers a waterfront venue with views of the harbor and downtown Charleston. While technically in Mount Pleasant, it's close to downtown Charleston and provides a restaurant-style wedding experience.</p>\n<h3>Zero</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://zerorestaurantcharleston.com/\">https://zerorestaurantcharleston.com/</a></p>\n<p>Zero George Street Hotel/Restaurant was “not intended” as a wedding venue, but a buyout of the property (all 16 rooms) is possible for large groups/wedding parties.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"other\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best other wedding venues in Charleston</h2>\n<h3>William Aiken House</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.pphgcharleston.com/venues/william-aiken-house/\">https://www.pphgcharleston.com/venues/william-aiken-house/</a></p>\n<p>Located at 456 King St. in Charleston, SC, this house features sweeping ballrooms and is available to be booked for weddings.</p>\n<p>This venue can accommodate up to 500 guests. Built in 1807.</p>\n<h3>Gadsden House</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.gadsdenhouse.com/\">https://www.gadsdenhouse.com/</a></p>\n<p>Located in Downtown Charleston, Gadsden House is a perfect space for wedding ceremonies + receptions and rehearsal dinners.</p>\n<h3>Cedar Room</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.thecedarroom.com/\">https://www.thecedarroom.com/</a></p>\n<p>More than 7,500 square feet of event space inside the Cigar Factory overlooking Cooper River. This venue is available to be booked for weddings.</p>\n<h3>Cotton Dock at Boone Hall Plantation</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.boonehallplantation.com/weddings/\">https://www.boonehallplantation.com/weddings/</a></p>\n<p>There is no question that The Cotton Dock is the most famous and most popular venue at Boone Hall Plantation.</p>\n<p>The majestic front lawn in front of the mansion, the intimate patio area behind, and the spacious back lawn flanked by tidal marshes all create spectacular possibilities for any wedding.</p>\n<h3>Governor Thomas Bennett House</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.governorthomasbennetthouse.com/\">https://www.governorthomasbennetthouse.com/</a></p>\n<p>The Governor Thomas Bennett House offers endless options for your wedding.</p>\n<p>The house is located downtown, just minutes from most major hotels, conference spaces and attractions.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Get Wedding Event Insurance: Buy Online in the US from Front Row</h2>\n<p>If you’re researching wedding venues in Charleston, chances are good that you’re getting married or know somebody who is. Consider <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">wedding insurance</span>. Get a quote:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Wedding Insurance (</span><span>USA</span><span>)</span></a><span style=\"color: black;\">: if you’re holding a private event at one of the above venues, you can buy </span>insurance for the day of your event from Front Row.<br><br></li>\n<li style=\"border: none; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/short-term-production-insurance-for-filmmakers-us?hsLang=en\"><span>Short Shoot Insurance (USA)</span></a>: if you’re doing any filming at the venue, it would make sense to get short-term production insurance, which covers up to 15 consecutive days.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">About: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></em></p>\n<h3>Related posts:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/en-us/wedding-insurance-sc\" rel=\"noopener\">Wedding insurance in South Carolina</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/staff/grant-patten\" rel=\"noopener\">Author: Grant Patten</a></li>\n<li>Google Web Story: <a href=\"https://stories.frontrowinsurance.com/best-wedding-venues-in-charleston/\" rel=\"noopener\">The best wedding venues in Charleston</a></li>\n</ul>","postListSummaryFeaturedImage":"","postRssContent":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 14px;\"><em>Images: Shutterstock</em></p>","postRssSummaryFeaturedImage":"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20venues%20weddings%20Charleston%20SC/charleston-sky-shutterstock_1577091133-forweb600.jpg","postSummary":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 14px;\"><em>Images: Shutterstock</em></p>\n","postSummaryRss":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 14px;\"><em>Images: Shutterstock</em></p>","postTemplate":"prox_frontrow/templates/blog/blog-post.html","previewImageSrc":null,"previewKey":"vNsdYEyk","previousPostFeaturedImage":"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/images/eando/doc-forweb.jpg","previousPostFeaturedImageAltText":"Producers E&O: What is My Distributor and Financier Asking For?","previousPostName":"IDA Producer's E&O: What is My Distributor / Financier Asking For?","previousPostSlug":"articles/producers-eo-what-is-my-distributor-and-financer-asking-for","processingStatus":"PUBLISHED","propertyForDynamicPageCanonicalUrl":null,"propertyForDynamicPageFeaturedImage":null,"propertyForDynamicPageMetaDescription":null,"propertyForDynamicPageSlug":null,"propertyForDynamicPageTitle":null,"publicAccessRules":[],"publicAccessRulesEnabled":false,"publishDate":1695308911000,"publishDateLocalTime":1695308911000,"publishDateLocalized":{"date":1695308911000,"format":"medium","language":"en_US"},"publishImmediately":true,"publishTimezoneOffset":null,"publishedAt":1695320727657,"publishedByEmail":null,"publishedById":7915797,"publishedByName":null,"publishedUrl":"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/best-wedding-venues-in-charleston","resolvedDomain":"www.frontrowinsurance.com","resolvedLanguage":null,"rssBody":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 14px;\"><em>Images: Shutterstock</em></p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>Charleston, South Carolina has no shortage of impressive venues that are appropriate for hosting weddings. We’ll list some of them in this article.</p>\n<p>We’ll discuss, in no particular order:</p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#church\" rel=\"noopener\">Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#outdoor\" rel=\"noopener\">Best outdoor wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#restaurant\" rel=\"noopener\">Best restaurant wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#other\" rel=\"noopener\">Best other wedding venues</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\"><span>Best wedding insurance provider</span></a><br><em><span style=\"background-color: yellow;\">Get $15 off your wedding insurance policy by entering this code in the \"Coupon code\" box on the portal: <strong>SCWedding$15off</strong></span></em></li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"church\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues in Charleston</h2>\n<h3>St. Michael's Episcopal Church</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.stmichaelschurch.net/\">https://www.stmichaelschurch.net/</a></p>\n<p>Located at 71 Broad Street, this church is the oldest surviving religious structure in Charleston, South Carolina, built in the 1750s.</p>\n<p>This church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a National Historic Landmark.</p>\n<h3>Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://charlestoncathedral.com/\">https://charlestoncathedral.com/</a></p>\n<p>Located at 120 Broad Street, this church is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston, South Carolina.</p>\n<p>The first brownstone cathedral was built in 1854 and named the Cathedral of Saint John and Saint Finbar.</p>\n<h3>First Scots Presbyterian Church</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://first-scots.org/\">https://first-scots.org/</a></p>\n<p>Located at 53 Meeting Street, this church was established in 1731 when a dozen Scottish residents left the Independent Church of Charleston.</p>\n<p>The buildings design was inspired by Baltimore Basilica in Baltimore, Maryland. It contains a number of Scottish symbols in stained glass windows.</p>\n<h3>Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.kkbe.org/\">https://www.kkbe.org/</a></p>\n<p>Since 1749, Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim has been at the spiritual heart of Jewish Charleston.</p>\n<p>This congregation meets in an architecturally significant 1840 Greek Revival synagogue located at 90 Hasell Street, Charleston.</p>\n<h3>Central Mosque of Charleston</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://charleston.com/businesses/central-mosque-of-charleston\">https://charleston.com/businesses/central-mosque-of-charleston</a></p>\n<p>The Central Mosque of Charleston (CMC), located at 1082 King Street, Charleston, is a house of worship for people with ethnic backgrounds of about thirty different nationalities.</p>\n<p>The CMC provides wedding/nikah services to Muslims.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"outdoor\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best outdoor wedding venues in Charleston</h2>\n<h3>Magnolia Plantation and Gardens</h3>\n<p><em><img src=\"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20venues%20weddings%20Charleston%20SC/magnolia-gardens-shutterstock_301691957-forweb600.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"263\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Magnolia Plantation and Gardens\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 400px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;\"></em></p>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.magnoliaplantation.com/\">https://www.magnoliaplantation.com/</a></p>\n<p>From the Audubon Swamp Garden to the historic River Walk, Magnolia has something for everyone.</p>\n<p>In the early 1840s, the Rev. John Grimké Drayton designed this romantic-style garden to showcase his azalea and camellia collections.</p>\n<h3>Middleton Place</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.middletonplace.org/\">https://www.middletonplace.org/</a></p>\n<p>A National Historic Landmark and home to the oldest landscaped gardens in America.</p>\n<p>Middleton Place is an enduring, essential part of the American experience, and an unforgettable setting for one-of-a-kind weddings.</p>\n<h3>Legare Waring House and Gardens</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://southcarolinaparks.com/legare-waring-house\">https://southcarolinaparks.com/legare-waring-house</a></p>\n<p>Many memorable weddings have taken place at this historic 1840s home, which resides amid the manicured gardens of Charles Towne Landing, the site of South Carolina's first permanent settlement.</p>\n<h3>Hampton Park</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hampton_Park_(Charleston)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hampton_Park_(Charleston)</a></p>\n<p>Hampton Park is a public park located in peninsular Charleston, South Carolina.</p>\n<p>The park is bordered by The Citadel to the west, Hampton Park Terrace to the south, North Central to the east, and Wagener Terrace to the north.</p>\n<h3>Waterfront Park</h3>\n<p><img src=\"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20venues%20weddings%20Charleston%20SC/waterfront-park-sc-shutterstock_1035783793-forweb600.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Waterfront Park\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 400px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;\"></p>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterfront_Park_(Charleston)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterfront_Park_(Charleston)</a></p>\n<p>Waterfront Park is an eight-acre park along approximately one-half mile of the Cooper River in Charleston, South Carolina.</p>\n<p>The park received the 2007 Landmark Award from the American Society of Landscape Architects and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"restaurant\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best restaurant wedding venues in Charleston</h2>\n<h3>Halls Chophouse</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.hallschophouse.com/\">https://www.hallschophouse.com/</a></p>\n<p>The Hall family opened the doors of Halls Chophouse Charleston in 2009, but their pursuit of exceptional hospitality started long before.</p>\n<p>Located at 434 King St, Charleston, SC, this steakhouse is an appropriate venue for an elegant wedding celebration.</p>\n<h3>High Cotton</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.highcottoncharleston.com/private-events/\">https://www.highcottoncharleston.com/private-events/</a></p>\n<p>High Cotton restaurant is located at 199 E Bay St, Charleston, SC, and is available to be booked for private events, including weddings.</p>\n<p>Their main dining room is able to accommodate up to 100 seated, 150 reception. They also have a French Quarter room and East Bay room available to be booked.</p>\n<h3>The Ordinary</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://eattheordinary.com/\">https://eattheordinary.com/</a></p>\n<p>The Ordinary is a Southern seafood hall and oyster bar located in an old bank in Charleston.</p>\n<p>This restaurant has some limited availability for groups larger than six guests.</p>\n<h3>Harborside East</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"http://www.harborsideeast.com/\">http://www.harborsideeast.com/</a></p>\n<p>Harborside East offers a waterfront venue with views of the harbor and downtown Charleston. While technically in Mount Pleasant, it's close to downtown Charleston and provides a restaurant-style wedding experience.</p>\n<h3>Zero</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://zerorestaurantcharleston.com/\">https://zerorestaurantcharleston.com/</a></p>\n<p>Zero George Street Hotel/Restaurant was “not intended” as a wedding venue, but a buyout of the property (all 16 rooms) is possible for large groups/wedding parties.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"other\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best other wedding venues in Charleston</h2>\n<h3>William Aiken House</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.pphgcharleston.com/venues/william-aiken-house/\">https://www.pphgcharleston.com/venues/william-aiken-house/</a></p>\n<p>Located at 456 King St. in Charleston, SC, this house features sweeping ballrooms and is available to be booked for weddings.</p>\n<p>This venue can accommodate up to 500 guests. Built in 1807.</p>\n<h3>Gadsden House</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.gadsdenhouse.com/\">https://www.gadsdenhouse.com/</a></p>\n<p>Located in Downtown Charleston, Gadsden House is a perfect space for wedding ceremonies + receptions and rehearsal dinners.</p>\n<h3>Cedar Room</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.thecedarroom.com/\">https://www.thecedarroom.com/</a></p>\n<p>More than 7,500 square feet of event space inside the Cigar Factory overlooking Cooper River. This venue is available to be booked for weddings.</p>\n<h3>Cotton Dock at Boone Hall Plantation</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.boonehallplantation.com/weddings/\">https://www.boonehallplantation.com/weddings/</a></p>\n<p>There is no question that The Cotton Dock is the most famous and most popular venue at Boone Hall Plantation.</p>\n<p>The majestic front lawn in front of the mansion, the intimate patio area behind, and the spacious back lawn flanked by tidal marshes all create spectacular possibilities for any wedding.</p>\n<h3>Governor Thomas Bennett House</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.governorthomasbennetthouse.com/\">https://www.governorthomasbennetthouse.com/</a></p>\n<p>The Governor Thomas Bennett House offers endless options for your wedding.</p>\n<p>The house is located downtown, just minutes from most major hotels, conference spaces and attractions.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Get Wedding Event Insurance: Buy Online in the US from Front Row</h2>\n<p>If you’re researching wedding venues in Charleston, chances are good that you’re getting married or know somebody who is. Consider <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">wedding insurance</span>. Get a quote:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Wedding Insurance (</span><span>USA</span><span>)</span></a><span style=\"color: black;\">: if you’re holding a private event at one of the above venues, you can buy </span>insurance for the day of your event from Front Row.<br><br></li>\n<li style=\"border: none; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/short-term-production-insurance-for-filmmakers-us?hsLang=en\"><span>Short Shoot Insurance (USA)</span></a>: if you’re doing any filming at the venue, it would make sense to get short-term production insurance, which covers up to 15 consecutive days.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">About: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. 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In a lot of cases, for certain budget levels and depending on which parties are involved, certain broadcasters or distributors might require that policy in place.</p>\n<p>There are obviously pros to this approach; not just because it is mandated by those third parties but it forces the production to get everything in order legally as quickly as possible: chain of title, <a href=\"/articles/importance-of-getting-media-releases\" rel=\"noopener\">cast and crew agreements, releases</a>, any and all forms of rights and permissions that they need to go into production. The caveat to that is that some things just might not be obtained before or in the first couple days of production. <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/blurring-the-lines-of-music-infringement-law-three-perspectives-in-one\">Music rights</a>, for example, are typically obtained after production. So, there will be some contracts that may need to be sorted out afterwards. But once E&amp;O is wrapped up for the production, that is a huge hurdle that the production has jumped over and they can focus on other matters.</p>\n<p>On a practical note, many independent production companies under certain budget levels may not have those third parties attached to the project before they go to camera. Maybe they have one or two.</p>\n<p>So, they may not be mandated to get the E&amp;O policy before it goes to principal photography. They might be obtaining E&amp;O afterwards; maybe during <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/post-production-studios\">post-production</a> or even later on, once they get distribution or other interest from a sales agent or distributor.</p>\n<p>The one pro to this approach is that when you <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/answer-all-questions-on-eo-application\">complete the application</a>, you have a good understanding of all parties involved at that point. Chances are that you have music rights obtained, you have any and all third parties and necessary releases, and if for some reason you didn’t get a location or individual to sign a release during production, you might be able to get it a couple weeks later.</p>\n<p>The con to this approach is it all comes down to delivery: if you only obtain an E&amp;O policy to finalize a deal with a distributor, that’s part of the delivery process and you might go through that part and realize the film is already made, the final cut is done, and if your clearance lawyer spots an issue, the option of <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/how-does-a-clearance-lawyer-determine-what-material-has-to-be-removed\">removing it</a> might already be too late.</p>\n<p><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/109689/distributor-s-errors-and-omissions-e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">The distributor</a> thinks they’re getting the final cut and there might be a situation with the project that could hold up delivery or the deal generally. This is the negative of waiting late to obtain E&amp;O insurance, especially if there are brands, logos, and/or permissions that have not yet been cleared.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Dave Stern</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Blaney McMurtry LLP</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span></em> Get a quote for <a href=\"/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/why-are-certain-questions-asked-on-an-eo-application\" rel=\"noopener\">Why are certain questions asked on an E&amp;O application?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/102480/eo-insurance-for-film-and-tv-the-value-of-a-lawyer\" rel=\"noopener\">E&amp;O Insurance for Film and TV: The Value of a Clearance Lawyer</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Clearance procedures – E&amp;O</a></li>\n<li>YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbih45AJnVlE-_S7oNUpo0qzl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Dave Stern</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Based in the heart of Toronto’s financial district, Blaney McMurtry LLP is one of Canada's premier law firms. </span><a href=\"https://www.blaney.com/\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">https://www.blaney.com/</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. 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In a lot of cases, for certain budget levels and depending on which parties are involved, certain broadcasters or distributors might require that policy in place.</p>\n<p>There are obviously pros to this approach; not just because it is mandated by those third parties but it forces the production to get everything in order legally as quickly as possible: chain of title, <a href=\"/articles/importance-of-getting-media-releases\" rel=\"noopener\">cast and crew agreements, releases</a>, any and all forms of rights and permissions that they need to go into production. The caveat to that is that some things just might not be obtained before or in the first couple days of production. <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/blurring-the-lines-of-music-infringement-law-three-perspectives-in-one\">Music rights</a>, for example, are typically obtained after production. So, there will be some contracts that may need to be sorted out afterwards. But once E&amp;O is wrapped up for the production, that is a huge hurdle that the production has jumped over and they can focus on other matters.</p>\n<p>On a practical note, many independent production companies under certain budget levels may not have those third parties attached to the project before they go to camera. Maybe they have one or two.</p>\n<p>So, they may not be mandated to get the E&amp;O policy before it goes to principal photography. They might be obtaining E&amp;O afterwards; maybe during <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/post-production-studios\">post-production</a> or even later on, once they get distribution or other interest from a sales agent or distributor.</p>\n<p>The one pro to this approach is that when you <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/answer-all-questions-on-eo-application\">complete the application</a>, you have a good understanding of all parties involved at that point. Chances are that you have music rights obtained, you have any and all third parties and necessary releases, and if for some reason you didn’t get a location or individual to sign a release during production, you might be able to get it a couple weeks later.</p>\n<p>The con to this approach is it all comes down to delivery: if you only obtain an E&amp;O policy to finalize a deal with a distributor, that’s part of the delivery process and you might go through that part and realize the film is already made, the final cut is done, and if your clearance lawyer spots an issue, the option of <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/how-does-a-clearance-lawyer-determine-what-material-has-to-be-removed\">removing it</a> might already be too late.</p>\n<p><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/109689/distributor-s-errors-and-omissions-e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">The distributor</a> thinks they’re getting the final cut and there might be a situation with the project that could hold up delivery or the deal generally. This is the negative of waiting late to obtain E&amp;O insurance, especially if there are brands, logos, and/or permissions that have not yet been cleared.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Dave Stern</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Blaney McMurtry LLP</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span></em> Get a quote for <a href=\"/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/why-are-certain-questions-asked-on-an-eo-application\" rel=\"noopener\">Why are certain questions asked on an E&amp;O application?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/102480/eo-insurance-for-film-and-tv-the-value-of-a-lawyer\" rel=\"noopener\">E&amp;O Insurance for Film and TV: The Value of a Clearance Lawyer</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Clearance procedures – E&amp;O</a></li>\n<li>YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbih45AJnVlE-_S7oNUpo0qzl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Dave Stern</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Based in the heart of Toronto’s financial district, Blaney McMurtry LLP is one of Canada's premier law firms. </span><a href=\"https://www.blaney.com/\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">https://www.blaney.com/</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. 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In a lot of cases, for certain budget levels and depending on which parties are involved, certain broadcasters or distributors might require that policy in place.</p>\n<p>There are obviously pros to this approach; not just because it is mandated by those third parties but it forces the production to get everything in order legally as quickly as possible: chain of title, <a href=\"/articles/importance-of-getting-media-releases\" rel=\"noopener\">cast and crew agreements, releases</a>, any and all forms of rights and permissions that they need to go into production. The caveat to that is that some things just might not be obtained before or in the first couple days of production. <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/blurring-the-lines-of-music-infringement-law-three-perspectives-in-one\">Music rights</a>, for example, are typically obtained after production. So, there will be some contracts that may need to be sorted out afterwards. But once E&amp;O is wrapped up for the production, that is a huge hurdle that the production has jumped over and they can focus on other matters.</p>\n<p>On a practical note, many independent production companies under certain budget levels may not have those third parties attached to the project before they go to camera. Maybe they have one or two.</p>\n<p>So, they may not be mandated to get the E&amp;O policy before it goes to principal photography. They might be obtaining E&amp;O afterwards; maybe during <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/post-production-studios\">post-production</a> or even later on, once they get distribution or other interest from a sales agent or distributor.</p>\n<p>The one pro to this approach is that when you <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/answer-all-questions-on-eo-application\">complete the application</a>, you have a good understanding of all parties involved at that point. Chances are that you have music rights obtained, you have any and all third parties and necessary releases, and if for some reason you didn’t get a location or individual to sign a release during production, you might be able to get it a couple weeks later.</p>\n<p>The con to this approach is it all comes down to delivery: if you only obtain an E&amp;O policy to finalize a deal with a distributor, that’s part of the delivery process and you might go through that part and realize the film is already made, the final cut is done, and if your clearance lawyer spots an issue, the option of <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/how-does-a-clearance-lawyer-determine-what-material-has-to-be-removed\">removing it</a> might already be too late.</p>\n<p><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/109689/distributor-s-errors-and-omissions-e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">The distributor</a> thinks they’re getting the final cut and there might be a situation with the project that could hold up delivery or the deal generally. This is the negative of waiting late to obtain E&amp;O insurance, especially if there are brands, logos, and/or permissions that have not yet been cleared.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Dave Stern</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Blaney McMurtry LLP</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span></em> Get a quote for <a href=\"/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/why-are-certain-questions-asked-on-an-eo-application\" rel=\"noopener\">Why are certain questions asked on an E&amp;O application?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/102480/eo-insurance-for-film-and-tv-the-value-of-a-lawyer\" rel=\"noopener\">E&amp;O Insurance for Film and TV: The Value of a Clearance Lawyer</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Clearance procedures – E&amp;O</a></li>\n<li>YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbih45AJnVlE-_S7oNUpo0qzl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Dave Stern</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Based in the heart of Toronto’s financial district, Blaney McMurtry LLP is one of Canada's premier law firms. </span><a href=\"https://www.blaney.com/\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">https://www.blaney.com/</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</span></p>","postBodyRss":"<h2>Film Producers: Buy an E&amp;O policy before going into production or wait until the project has been sold?</h2>\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\">\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\"><iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/uz93-o26BAM?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n<!--more-->\n<p><strong><br>Dave Stern</strong>: I think as an entertainment lawyer, we would always rather a <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s errors &amp; omissions (E&amp;O) policy</a> be obtained as early as possible, certainly before production would be ideal. In a lot of cases, for certain budget levels and depending on which parties are involved, certain broadcasters or distributors might require that policy in place.</p>\n<p>There are obviously pros to this approach; not just because it is mandated by those third parties but it forces the production to get everything in order legally as quickly as possible: chain of title, <a href=\"/articles/importance-of-getting-media-releases\" rel=\"noopener\">cast and crew agreements, releases</a>, any and all forms of rights and permissions that they need to go into production. The caveat to that is that some things just might not be obtained before or in the first couple days of production. <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/blurring-the-lines-of-music-infringement-law-three-perspectives-in-one\">Music rights</a>, for example, are typically obtained after production. So, there will be some contracts that may need to be sorted out afterwards. But once E&amp;O is wrapped up for the production, that is a huge hurdle that the production has jumped over and they can focus on other matters.</p>\n<p>On a practical note, many independent production companies under certain budget levels may not have those third parties attached to the project before they go to camera. Maybe they have one or two.</p>\n<p>So, they may not be mandated to get the E&amp;O policy before it goes to principal photography. They might be obtaining E&amp;O afterwards; maybe during <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/post-production-studios\">post-production</a> or even later on, once they get distribution or other interest from a sales agent or distributor.</p>\n<p>The one pro to this approach is that when you <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/answer-all-questions-on-eo-application\">complete the application</a>, you have a good understanding of all parties involved at that point. Chances are that you have music rights obtained, you have any and all third parties and necessary releases, and if for some reason you didn’t get a location or individual to sign a release during production, you might be able to get it a couple weeks later.</p>\n<p>The con to this approach is it all comes down to delivery: if you only obtain an E&amp;O policy to finalize a deal with a distributor, that’s part of the delivery process and you might go through that part and realize the film is already made, the final cut is done, and if your clearance lawyer spots an issue, the option of <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/how-does-a-clearance-lawyer-determine-what-material-has-to-be-removed\">removing it</a> might already be too late.</p>\n<p><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/109689/distributor-s-errors-and-omissions-e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">The distributor</a> thinks they’re getting the final cut and there might be a situation with the project that could hold up delivery or the deal generally. This is the negative of waiting late to obtain E&amp;O insurance, especially if there are brands, logos, and/or permissions that have not yet been cleared.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Dave Stern</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Blaney McMurtry LLP</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span></em> Get a quote for <a href=\"/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/why-are-certain-questions-asked-on-an-eo-application\" rel=\"noopener\">Why are certain questions asked on an E&amp;O application?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/102480/eo-insurance-for-film-and-tv-the-value-of-a-lawyer\" rel=\"noopener\">E&amp;O Insurance for Film and TV: The Value of a Clearance Lawyer</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Clearance procedures – E&amp;O</a></li>\n<li>YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbih45AJnVlE-_S7oNUpo0qzl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Dave Stern</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Based in the heart of Toronto’s financial district, Blaney McMurtry LLP is one of Canada's premier law firms. </span><a href=\"https://www.blaney.com/\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">https://www.blaney.com/</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</span></p>","postEmailContent":"<h2>Film Producers: Buy an E&amp;O policy before going into production or wait until the project has been sold?</h2> \n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\"> \n <div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\">\n <iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/uz93-o26BAM?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe>\n </div> \n</div>","postFeaturedImageIfEnabled":"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Dave%20Stern/e&o-shutterstock_1746536957-forweb600.jpg","postListContent":"<h2>Film Producers: Buy an E&amp;O policy before going into production or wait until the project has been sold?</h2>\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\">\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\"><iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/uz93-o26BAM?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n<!--more-->\n<p><strong><br>Dave Stern</strong>: I think as an entertainment lawyer, we would always rather a <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s errors &amp; omissions (E&amp;O) policy</a> be obtained as early as possible, certainly before production would be ideal. In a lot of cases, for certain budget levels and depending on which parties are involved, certain broadcasters or distributors might require that policy in place.</p>\n<p>There are obviously pros to this approach; not just because it is mandated by those third parties but it forces the production to get everything in order legally as quickly as possible: chain of title, <a href=\"/articles/importance-of-getting-media-releases\" rel=\"noopener\">cast and crew agreements, releases</a>, any and all forms of rights and permissions that they need to go into production. The caveat to that is that some things just might not be obtained before or in the first couple days of production. <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/blurring-the-lines-of-music-infringement-law-three-perspectives-in-one\">Music rights</a>, for example, are typically obtained after production. So, there will be some contracts that may need to be sorted out afterwards. But once E&amp;O is wrapped up for the production, that is a huge hurdle that the production has jumped over and they can focus on other matters.</p>\n<p>On a practical note, many independent production companies under certain budget levels may not have those third parties attached to the project before they go to camera. Maybe they have one or two.</p>\n<p>So, they may not be mandated to get the E&amp;O policy before it goes to principal photography. They might be obtaining E&amp;O afterwards; maybe during <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/post-production-studios\">post-production</a> or even later on, once they get distribution or other interest from a sales agent or distributor.</p>\n<p>The one pro to this approach is that when you <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/answer-all-questions-on-eo-application\">complete the application</a>, you have a good understanding of all parties involved at that point. Chances are that you have music rights obtained, you have any and all third parties and necessary releases, and if for some reason you didn’t get a location or individual to sign a release during production, you might be able to get it a couple weeks later.</p>\n<p>The con to this approach is it all comes down to delivery: if you only obtain an E&amp;O policy to finalize a deal with a distributor, that’s part of the delivery process and you might go through that part and realize the film is already made, the final cut is done, and if your clearance lawyer spots an issue, the option of <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/how-does-a-clearance-lawyer-determine-what-material-has-to-be-removed\">removing it</a> might already be too late.</p>\n<p><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/109689/distributor-s-errors-and-omissions-e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">The distributor</a> thinks they’re getting the final cut and there might be a situation with the project that could hold up delivery or the deal generally. This is the negative of waiting late to obtain E&amp;O insurance, especially if there are brands, logos, and/or permissions that have not yet been cleared.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Dave Stern</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Blaney McMurtry LLP</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span></em> Get a quote for <a href=\"/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/why-are-certain-questions-asked-on-an-eo-application\" rel=\"noopener\">Why are certain questions asked on an E&amp;O application?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/102480/eo-insurance-for-film-and-tv-the-value-of-a-lawyer\" rel=\"noopener\">E&amp;O Insurance for Film and TV: The Value of a Clearance Lawyer</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Clearance procedures – E&amp;O</a></li>\n<li>YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbih45AJnVlE-_S7oNUpo0qzl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Dave Stern</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Based in the heart of Toronto’s financial district, Blaney McMurtry LLP is one of Canada's premier law firms. </span><a href=\"https://www.blaney.com/\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">https://www.blaney.com/</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. 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In a lot of cases, for certain budget levels and depending on which parties are involved, certain broadcasters or distributors might require that policy in place.</p>\n<p>There are obviously pros to this approach; not just because it is mandated by those third parties but it forces the production to get everything in order legally as quickly as possible: chain of title, <a href=\"/articles/importance-of-getting-media-releases\" rel=\"noopener\">cast and crew agreements, releases</a>, any and all forms of rights and permissions that they need to go into production. The caveat to that is that some things just might not be obtained before or in the first couple days of production. <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/blurring-the-lines-of-music-infringement-law-three-perspectives-in-one\">Music rights</a>, for example, are typically obtained after production. So, there will be some contracts that may need to be sorted out afterwards. But once E&amp;O is wrapped up for the production, that is a huge hurdle that the production has jumped over and they can focus on other matters.</p>\n<p>On a practical note, many independent production companies under certain budget levels may not have those third parties attached to the project before they go to camera. Maybe they have one or two.</p>\n<p>So, they may not be mandated to get the E&amp;O policy before it goes to principal photography. They might be obtaining E&amp;O afterwards; maybe during <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/post-production-studios\">post-production</a> or even later on, once they get distribution or other interest from a sales agent or distributor.</p>\n<p>The one pro to this approach is that when you <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/answer-all-questions-on-eo-application\">complete the application</a>, you have a good understanding of all parties involved at that point. Chances are that you have music rights obtained, you have any and all third parties and necessary releases, and if for some reason you didn’t get a location or individual to sign a release during production, you might be able to get it a couple weeks later.</p>\n<p>The con to this approach is it all comes down to delivery: if you only obtain an E&amp;O policy to finalize a deal with a distributor, that’s part of the delivery process and you might go through that part and realize the film is already made, the final cut is done, and if your clearance lawyer spots an issue, the option of <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/how-does-a-clearance-lawyer-determine-what-material-has-to-be-removed\">removing it</a> might already be too late.</p>\n<p><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/109689/distributor-s-errors-and-omissions-e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">The distributor</a> thinks they’re getting the final cut and there might be a situation with the project that could hold up delivery or the deal generally. This is the negative of waiting late to obtain E&amp;O insurance, especially if there are brands, logos, and/or permissions that have not yet been cleared.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Dave Stern</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Blaney McMurtry LLP</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span></em> Get a quote for <a href=\"/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/why-are-certain-questions-asked-on-an-eo-application\" rel=\"noopener\">Why are certain questions asked on an E&amp;O application?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/102480/eo-insurance-for-film-and-tv-the-value-of-a-lawyer\" rel=\"noopener\">E&amp;O Insurance for Film and TV: The Value of a Clearance Lawyer</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Clearance procedures – E&amp;O</a></li>\n<li>YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbih45AJnVlE-_S7oNUpo0qzl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Dave Stern</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Based in the heart of Toronto’s financial district, Blaney McMurtry LLP is one of Canada's premier law firms. </span><a href=\"https://www.blaney.com/\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">https://www.blaney.com/</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. 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There is no additional cost to you.</i></p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/what-does-a-stunt-coordinator-do\" rel=\"noopener\">What does a stunt coordinator do?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/blog/film-production-insurance-premiums-one-way-to-save-money\" rel=\"noopener\">Film insurance premiums: one way to save money</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/31052/film-production-insurance-how-the-premium-is-determined\" rel=\"noopener\">Film insurance: how the premium is determined</a></li>\n</ul>","post_summary":"<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\">\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\"><iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/nyhHo7WVtYk?si=MwZZZiZRkJx6pDMw?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Daily Call Sheets in Film Production</h2>\n<p><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daily_call_sheet\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Daily call sheets</strong></a> are a useful way to alert cast and crew to potential hazards for that day’s shooting schedule, and to inform them about which safety precautions they might need to take. 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Film insurance underwriters appreciate the <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/111284/risk-assessments-for-film-productions\" rel=\"noopener\">risk management</a> component of a call sheet and take this protocol into consideration when assessing the film insurance risk of a film production.</p>\n<!--more-->\n<h2>The following should be included on call sheets:</h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Scheduled <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/25570/film-production-insurance-covering-stunts-and-special-effects\" rel=\"noopener\">stunts</a></li>\n<li>Any <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/103864/8-ways-to-save-money-when-insuring-stunts-spfx\" rel=\"noopener\">special effects</a> that will be used</li>\n<li>Potential hazards specific to the location</li>\n<li>Any required personal protective clothing/PPE and how workers can get it</li>\n<li>The name, contact number, and location of the first aid attendant</li>\n<li>The location of the <a href=\"https://geni.us/fZ2O\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">first aid kit</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] or facility</li>\n<li>The location of the nearest hospital or emergency facility</li>\n<li>Any other health and safety concerns that the cast and crew need to be aware of</li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Safety guidelines</span> should be attached to call sheets; <em>e.g.,</em> if any special effects are to be used on set, then a safety guideline should be attached specific to the type of special effects that will used.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you are shooting near a thoroughfare with lots of traffic, it may be useful to add notes about this on the call sheet.</li>\n<li>What are the weather conditions like?</li>\n<li>Will the crew require special footwear or clothing for extreme temperatures?</li>\n<li>What about <a href=\"https://geni.us/m7ExY\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">sunscreen</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] or hydration requirements?</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Along this line of thought: it is important to include information such as the nearest hospital, along with any other emergency numbers that are specific to your location.</p>\n<h2>Other film &amp; TV set safety considerations:</h2>\n<p>Consider putting up <a href=\"https://geni.us/BBiOmAr\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">safety posters</span></a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] in common areas around the set to serve as a reminder to pay attention to hazards around the workplace and certain locations, <em>e.g.,</em> <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/103371/helicopter-film-insurance-protect-your-production-against-a-crash\" rel=\" noopener\">aerial filming</a>.</p>\n<p>A specialized film insurance broker is best able to present the risks associated with your production to the film insurance underwriter to ensure that you receive the best coverage and premium for your production.</p>\n<p>Front Row Insurance Brokers are <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/104094/how-a-specialized-film-insurance-broker-can-help-your-production\" rel=\"noopener\">specialized film insurance brokers</a>. <a href=\"/contact-us\" rel=\" noopener\">Please contact us</a> if you have any questions; we want to be part of your next production.</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><em>The above information is&nbsp; based on WorkSafe – Focus on Safety – Safe Work Practices for Film and Television Production in B.C. 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There is no additional cost to you.</i></p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/what-does-a-stunt-coordinator-do\" rel=\"noopener\">What does a stunt coordinator do?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/blog/film-production-insurance-premiums-one-way-to-save-money\" rel=\"noopener\">Film insurance premiums: one way to save money</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/31052/film-production-insurance-how-the-premium-is-determined\" rel=\"noopener\">Film insurance: how the premium is determined</a></li>\n</ul>","postListSummaryFeaturedImage":"","postRssContent":"<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\"> \n <div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\">\n <iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/nyhHo7WVtYk?si=MwZZZiZRkJx6pDMw?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe>\n </div> \n</div> \n<p>&nbsp;</p> \n<h2>Daily Call Sheets in Film Production</h2> \n<p><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daily_call_sheet\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Daily call sheets</strong></a> are a useful way to alert cast and crew to potential hazards for that day’s shooting schedule, and to inform them about which safety precautions they might need to take. 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Film Insurance underwriters appreciate the <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/111284/risk-assessments-for-film-productions\" rel=\"noopener\">risk management</a> component of a call sheet and take this protocol into consideration when assessing the film insurance risk of a film production.</p>\n<h2>The following should be included on Call Sheets:</h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Scheduled <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/25570/film-production-insurance-covering-stunts-and-special-effects\" rel=\"noopener\">stunts</a></li>\n<li>Any special effects that will be used</li>\n<li>Scheduled use of <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/111705/firearms-on-the-film-set-and-film-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">firearms</a></li>\n<li>Potential hazards specific to the location</li>\n<li>Any required personal protective clothing/PPE and how workers can get it</li>\n<li>The name, contact number, and location of the first aid attendant</li>\n<li>The location of the first aid kit or facility</li>\n<li>The location of the nearest hospital or emergency facility</li>\n<li>Any other health and safety concerns that the cast and crew need to be aware of</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Safety guidelines should be attached to call sheets, <em>i.e.,</em> If any special effects are to be used on the set, then a safety guideline should be attached specific to the type of special effects that will used. For example, if you are shooting near a thoroughfare with lots of traffic, it may be useful to add notes about this on the call sheet. What are the weather conditions like? Will the crew require special footwear or clothing for extreme temperature? What about sunscreen or hydration requirements?</p>\n<p>Along this line of thought, it is important to include information such as the nearest hospital, along with any other emergency numbers that are specific to your location.</p>\n<h2>Other film &amp; TV set safety considerations:</h2>\n<p>Putting up <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">safety posters</span> in common areas around the set as a reminder to pay attention to hazards around the workplace and certain locations, <em>e.g.,</em> <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/103371/helicopter-film-insurance-protect-your-production-against-a-crash\" rel=\" noopener\">Aerial filming</a>.</p>\n<p>A specialized film insurance broker is best able to present the risks associated with your film production to the film insurance underwriter to ensure you receive the best coverage and premium for your production.</p>\n<p><a href=\"/film-production-insurance/\" title=\"Front Row Insurance Brokers\" target=\"_self\">Front Row Insurance Brokers</a> are specialized Film Insurance Brokers. <a href=\"/contact-us\" rel=\" noopener\">Please call us</a> if you have any questions.</p>\n<p><em>The above information is&nbsp; based on WorkSafe – Focus on Safety – Safe Work Practices for Film and Television Production in B.C. 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And sometimes I discover that there are people listed there who are not subject to any agreement of a song that we’re licensing.</p>\n<p>I remember one time, I was helping a producer put together some master use and synchronization licensing agreements, they gave me the names of every song, they knew who all the writers were and who created the recordings, and as an extra layer of due diligence, I went onto SOCAN’s website, I searched every composition, and for one composition I found that there was some other person listed who had the same last name as a writer we knew about, but it was some other person.</p>\n<p>So, I asked the producer to go check this out and it ended up being the child of this composer. So, the composer listed themselves and their kid, which actually extends the life of a song when it goes into the <a href=\"/articles/how-do-fair-dealing-and-public-domain-apply-to-music\" rel=\"noopener\">public domain</a> because if you’re 100 and your co-writer is 5, then the public domain starts way later, but that’s another topic.</p>\n<h2>How does a producer use SOCAN?</h2>\n<p>[A film producer] can see on SOCAN who the writers are, or at least who is registered as a writer. SOCAN does not equal fact all the time. Just because someone is listed as a writer on SOCAN doesn’t mean that they actually wrote the song, but it’s a good way to do some due diligence to see whether or not someone is missing from the list of agreements.</p>\n<p>SOCAN is not the only list that is out there. Oftentimes, I also look at the BMI and ASCAP lists. These organizations are similar to SOCAN but based in the US. They have a similar repertoire system but there are some songs listed there that aren’t on SOCAN’s lists, but the bottom line is that these <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Performance_rights_organisation\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">performance rights organizations</a> (PROs) have lists of compositions and those lists can be helpful to see whether or not there are people who may come after you if you don’t get their consent [to use their music in your production].</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Byron Pascoe</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Edwards Creative Law</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/bid/117160/instrument-insurance-for-socan-members\" rel=\"noopener\">Musical Instrument Insurance for SOCAN Members</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/en/socan-instrument-application\" rel=\"noopener\">Online Musical Instrument Insurance for SOCAN Members, Available 24/7</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/whats-a-music-exclusion\" rel=\"noopener\">What's a music exclusion?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer’s E&amp;O clearance procedures</a></li>\n<li><strong>eBook</strong>: <a href=\"/errors-omissions-insurance-101\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer's E&amp;O Insurance 101</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbiiN5OPy3Xv2AcutMxzQhKyn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Byron Pascoe</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: </span><a href=\"https://edwardslaw.ca/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Edwards Creative Law</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> - Canada's Entertainment Law Boutique™</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We’re entertainment lawyers who understand the business of creative industries. We guide creators and business professionals as they navigate the legal complexities of working with others—purchasing, financing, creating, licencing, and protecting creative properties, buying and selling creative services.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We act for clients from across Canada and around the world – working in Canada with Canadians. We advise on and structure their commercial transactions, their employment and independent contractor relationships. We incorporate and administer their corporations. And, if necessary, we resolve their disputes.&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. 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And when writers write a song, whether they’re a beatmaker or producer or lyricist or rapper, etc., they register themselves as a SOCAN writer member, and they should also register all their compositions to SOCAN.</p>\n<p>A lot of the time what I’m doing is going on SOCAN’s website, looking at their repertoire, looking up a composition and seeing who the writers and publishers are. And sometimes I discover that there are people listed there who are not subject to any agreement of a song that we’re licensing.</p>\n<p>I remember one time, I was helping a producer put together some master use and synchronization licensing agreements, they gave me the names of every song, they knew who all the writers were and who created the recordings, and as an extra layer of due diligence, I went onto SOCAN’s website, I searched every composition, and for one composition I found that there was some other person listed who had the same last name as a writer we knew about, but it was some other person.</p>\n<p>So, I asked the producer to go check this out and it ended up being the child of this composer. So, the composer listed themselves and their kid, which actually extends the life of a song when it goes into the <a href=\"/articles/how-do-fair-dealing-and-public-domain-apply-to-music\" rel=\"noopener\">public domain</a> because if you’re 100 and your co-writer is 5, then the public domain starts way later, but that’s another topic.</p>\n<h2>How does a producer use SOCAN?</h2>\n<p>[A film producer] can see on SOCAN who the writers are, or at least who is registered as a writer. SOCAN does not equal fact all the time. Just because someone is listed as a writer on SOCAN doesn’t mean that they actually wrote the song, but it’s a good way to do some due diligence to see whether or not someone is missing from the list of agreements.</p>\n<p>SOCAN is not the only list that is out there. Oftentimes, I also look at the BMI and ASCAP lists. These organizations are similar to SOCAN but based in the US. They have a similar repertoire system but there are some songs listed there that aren’t on SOCAN’s lists, but the bottom line is that these <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Performance_rights_organisation\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">performance rights organizations</a> (PROs) have lists of compositions and those lists can be helpful to see whether or not there are people who may come after you if you don’t get their consent [to use their music in your production].</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Byron Pascoe</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Edwards Creative Law</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/bid/117160/instrument-insurance-for-socan-members\" rel=\"noopener\">Musical Instrument Insurance for SOCAN Members</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/en/socan-instrument-application\" rel=\"noopener\">Online Musical Instrument Insurance for SOCAN Members, Available 24/7</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/whats-a-music-exclusion\" rel=\"noopener\">What's a music exclusion?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer’s E&amp;O clearance procedures</a></li>\n<li><strong>eBook</strong>: <a href=\"/errors-omissions-insurance-101\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer's E&amp;O Insurance 101</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbiiN5OPy3Xv2AcutMxzQhKyn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Byron Pascoe</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: </span><a href=\"https://edwardslaw.ca/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Edwards Creative Law</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> - Canada's Entertainment Law Boutique™</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We’re entertainment lawyers who understand the business of creative industries. 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And sometimes I discover that there are people listed there who are not subject to any agreement of a song that we’re licensing.</p>\n<p>I remember one time, I was helping a producer put together some master use and synchronization licensing agreements, they gave me the names of every song, they knew who all the writers were and who created the recordings, and as an extra layer of due diligence, I went onto SOCAN’s website, I searched every composition, and for one composition I found that there was some other person listed who had the same last name as a writer we knew about, but it was some other person.</p>\n<p>So, I asked the producer to go check this out and it ended up being the child of this composer. So, the composer listed themselves and their kid, which actually extends the life of a song when it goes into the <a href=\"/articles/how-do-fair-dealing-and-public-domain-apply-to-music\" rel=\"noopener\">public domain</a> because if you’re 100 and your co-writer is 5, then the public domain starts way later, but that’s another topic.</p>\n<h2>How does a producer use SOCAN?</h2>\n<p>[A film producer] can see on SOCAN who the writers are, or at least who is registered as a writer. SOCAN does not equal fact all the time. Just because someone is listed as a writer on SOCAN doesn’t mean that they actually wrote the song, but it’s a good way to do some due diligence to see whether or not someone is missing from the list of agreements.</p>\n<p>SOCAN is not the only list that is out there. Oftentimes, I also look at the BMI and ASCAP lists. These organizations are similar to SOCAN but based in the US. They have a similar repertoire system but there are some songs listed there that aren’t on SOCAN’s lists, but the bottom line is that these <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Performance_rights_organisation\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">performance rights organizations</a> (PROs) have lists of compositions and those lists can be helpful to see whether or not there are people who may come after you if you don’t get their consent [to use their music in your production].</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Byron Pascoe</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Edwards Creative Law</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/bid/117160/instrument-insurance-for-socan-members\" rel=\"noopener\">Musical Instrument Insurance for SOCAN Members</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/en/socan-instrument-application\" rel=\"noopener\">Online Musical Instrument Insurance for SOCAN Members, Available 24/7</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/whats-a-music-exclusion\" rel=\"noopener\">What's a music exclusion?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer’s E&amp;O clearance procedures</a></li>\n<li><strong>eBook</strong>: <a href=\"/errors-omissions-insurance-101\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer's E&amp;O Insurance 101</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbiiN5OPy3Xv2AcutMxzQhKyn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Byron Pascoe</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: </span><a href=\"https://edwardslaw.ca/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Edwards Creative Law</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> - Canada's Entertainment Law Boutique™</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We’re entertainment lawyers who understand the business of creative industries. We guide creators and business professionals as they navigate the legal complexities of working with others—purchasing, financing, creating, licencing, and protecting creative properties, buying and selling creative services.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We act for clients from across Canada and around the world – working in Canada with Canadians. We advise on and structure their commercial transactions, their employment and independent contractor relationships. We incorporate and administer their corporations. And, if necessary, we resolve their disputes.&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. 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And when writers write a song, whether they’re a beatmaker or producer or lyricist or rapper, etc., they register themselves as a SOCAN writer member, and they should also register all their compositions to SOCAN.</p>\n<p>A lot of the time what I’m doing is going on SOCAN’s website, looking at their repertoire, looking up a composition and seeing who the writers and publishers are. And sometimes I discover that there are people listed there who are not subject to any agreement of a song that we’re licensing.</p>\n<p>I remember one time, I was helping a producer put together some master use and synchronization licensing agreements, they gave me the names of every song, they knew who all the writers were and who created the recordings, and as an extra layer of due diligence, I went onto SOCAN’s website, I searched every composition, and for one composition I found that there was some other person listed who had the same last name as a writer we knew about, but it was some other person.</p>\n<p>So, I asked the producer to go check this out and it ended up being the child of this composer. So, the composer listed themselves and their kid, which actually extends the life of a song when it goes into the <a href=\"/articles/how-do-fair-dealing-and-public-domain-apply-to-music\" rel=\"noopener\">public domain</a> because if you’re 100 and your co-writer is 5, then the public domain starts way later, but that’s another topic.</p>\n<h2>How does a producer use SOCAN?</h2>\n<p>[A film producer] can see on SOCAN who the writers are, or at least who is registered as a writer. SOCAN does not equal fact all the time. Just because someone is listed as a writer on SOCAN doesn’t mean that they actually wrote the song, but it’s a good way to do some due diligence to see whether or not someone is missing from the list of agreements.</p>\n<p>SOCAN is not the only list that is out there. Oftentimes, I also look at the BMI and ASCAP lists. These organizations are similar to SOCAN but based in the US. They have a similar repertoire system but there are some songs listed there that aren’t on SOCAN’s lists, but the bottom line is that these <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Performance_rights_organisation\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">performance rights organizations</a> (PROs) have lists of compositions and those lists can be helpful to see whether or not there are people who may come after you if you don’t get their consent [to use their music in your production].</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Byron Pascoe</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Edwards Creative Law</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/bid/117160/instrument-insurance-for-socan-members\" rel=\"noopener\">Musical Instrument Insurance for SOCAN Members</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/en/socan-instrument-application\" rel=\"noopener\">Online Musical Instrument Insurance for SOCAN Members, Available 24/7</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/whats-a-music-exclusion\" rel=\"noopener\">What's a music exclusion?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer’s E&amp;O clearance procedures</a></li>\n<li><strong>eBook</strong>: <a href=\"/errors-omissions-insurance-101\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer's E&amp;O Insurance 101</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbiiN5OPy3Xv2AcutMxzQhKyn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Byron Pascoe</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: </span><a href=\"https://edwardslaw.ca/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Edwards Creative Law</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> - Canada's Entertainment Law Boutique™</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We’re entertainment lawyers who understand the business of creative industries. We guide creators and business professionals as they navigate the legal complexities of working with others—purchasing, financing, creating, licencing, and protecting creative properties, buying and selling creative services.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We act for clients from across Canada and around the world – working in Canada with Canadians. We advise on and structure their commercial transactions, their employment and independent contractor relationships. We incorporate and administer their corporations. And, if necessary, we resolve their disputes.&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. 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And when writers write a song, whether they’re a beatmaker or producer or lyricist or rapper, etc., they register themselves as a SOCAN writer member, and they should also register all their compositions to SOCAN.</p>\n<p>A lot of the time what I’m doing is going on SOCAN’s website, looking at their repertoire, looking up a composition and seeing who the writers and publishers are. And sometimes I discover that there are people listed there who are not subject to any agreement of a song that we’re licensing.</p>\n<p>I remember one time, I was helping a producer put together some master use and synchronization licensing agreements, they gave me the names of every song, they knew who all the writers were and who created the recordings, and as an extra layer of due diligence, I went onto SOCAN’s website, I searched every composition, and for one composition I found that there was some other person listed who had the same last name as a writer we knew about, but it was some other person.</p>\n<p>So, I asked the producer to go check this out and it ended up being the child of this composer. So, the composer listed themselves and their kid, which actually extends the life of a song when it goes into the <a href=\"/articles/how-do-fair-dealing-and-public-domain-apply-to-music\" rel=\"noopener\">public domain</a> because if you’re 100 and your co-writer is 5, then the public domain starts way later, but that’s another topic.</p>\n<h2>How does a producer use SOCAN?</h2>\n<p>[A film producer] can see on SOCAN who the writers are, or at least who is registered as a writer. SOCAN does not equal fact all the time. Just because someone is listed as a writer on SOCAN doesn’t mean that they actually wrote the song, but it’s a good way to do some due diligence to see whether or not someone is missing from the list of agreements.</p>\n<p>SOCAN is not the only list that is out there. Oftentimes, I also look at the BMI and ASCAP lists. These organizations are similar to SOCAN but based in the US. They have a similar repertoire system but there are some songs listed there that aren’t on SOCAN’s lists, but the bottom line is that these <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Performance_rights_organisation\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">performance rights organizations</a> (PROs) have lists of compositions and those lists can be helpful to see whether or not there are people who may come after you if you don’t get their consent [to use their music in your production].</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Byron Pascoe</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Edwards Creative Law</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/bid/117160/instrument-insurance-for-socan-members\" rel=\"noopener\">Musical Instrument Insurance for SOCAN Members</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/en/socan-instrument-application\" rel=\"noopener\">Online Musical Instrument Insurance for SOCAN Members, Available 24/7</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/whats-a-music-exclusion\" rel=\"noopener\">What's a music exclusion?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer’s E&amp;O clearance procedures</a></li>\n<li><strong>eBook</strong>: <a href=\"/errors-omissions-insurance-101\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer's E&amp;O Insurance 101</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbiiN5OPy3Xv2AcutMxzQhKyn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Byron Pascoe</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: </span><a href=\"https://edwardslaw.ca/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Edwards Creative Law</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> - Canada's Entertainment Law Boutique™</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We’re entertainment lawyers who understand the business of creative industries. We guide creators and business professionals as they navigate the legal complexities of working with others—purchasing, financing, creating, licencing, and protecting creative properties, buying and selling creative services.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We act for clients from across Canada and around the world – working in Canada with Canadians. We advise on and structure their commercial transactions, their employment and independent contractor relationships. We incorporate and administer their corporations. And, if necessary, we resolve their disputes.&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. 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And when writers write a song, whether they’re a beatmaker or producer or lyricist or rapper, etc., they register themselves as a SOCAN writer member, and they should also register all their compositions to SOCAN.</p>\n<p>A lot of the time what I’m doing is going on SOCAN’s website, looking at their repertoire, looking up a composition and seeing who the writers and publishers are. And sometimes I discover that there are people listed there who are not subject to any agreement of a song that we’re licensing.</p>\n<p>I remember one time, I was helping a producer put together some master use and synchronization licensing agreements, they gave me the names of every song, they knew who all the writers were and who created the recordings, and as an extra layer of due diligence, I went onto SOCAN’s website, I searched every composition, and for one composition I found that there was some other person listed who had the same last name as a writer we knew about, but it was some other person.</p>\n<p>So, I asked the producer to go check this out and it ended up being the child of this composer. So, the composer listed themselves and their kid, which actually extends the life of a song when it goes into the <a href=\"/articles/how-do-fair-dealing-and-public-domain-apply-to-music\" rel=\"noopener\">public domain</a> because if you’re 100 and your co-writer is 5, then the public domain starts way later, but that’s another topic.</p>\n<h2>How does a producer use SOCAN?</h2>\n<p>[A film producer] can see on SOCAN who the writers are, or at least who is registered as a writer. SOCAN does not equal fact all the time. Just because someone is listed as a writer on SOCAN doesn’t mean that they actually wrote the song, but it’s a good way to do some due diligence to see whether or not someone is missing from the list of agreements.</p>\n<p>SOCAN is not the only list that is out there. Oftentimes, I also look at the BMI and ASCAP lists. These organizations are similar to SOCAN but based in the US. 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Once a hacker gets their hands on a password, they can use it to compromise employee information as well as customer data, turning a single password breach into millions in damage.<br><br></li>\n<li><strong>Avoid collecting or storing payment information</strong>: Outsource payment processing and avoid collecting customer payment information such as credit card info on your own. Dedicated security staff have the resources and tools to protect data better than you can.<br><br></li>\n<li><strong>Educate your employees</strong>: It may seem like common sense, but it’s not always. Develop a written policy about security &amp; privacy and make sure employees are on board and understand their responsibility to protect confidential data. No business is “too small” for a hacker; the more prepared you are, the less at-risk you are.<br><br></li>\n<li><strong>And, of course, purchase <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\">cyber liability insurance</a>: </strong><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">90% of small businesses do not currently have </span>cyber insurance<span style=\"font-style: italic;\">!&nbsp;</span>You need to know that your business will be protected against any security breaches.</li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; text-align: left;\"><em><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><br>About:&nbsp;</strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that provides cyber and office insurance for a low cost in addition to arranging custom policies for the entertainment industry.</span></em><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"></span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"></span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. 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Once a hacker gets their hands on a password, they can use it to compromise employee information as well as customer data, turning a single password breach into millions in damage.<br><br></li>\n<li><strong>Avoid collecting or storing payment information</strong>: Outsource payment processing and avoid collecting customer payment information such as credit card info on your own. Dedicated security staff have the resources and tools to protect data better than you can.<br><br></li>\n<li><strong>Educate your employees</strong>: It may seem like common sense, but it’s not always. Develop a written policy about security &amp; privacy and make sure employees are on board and understand their responsibility to protect confidential data. 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However, the intent of all of these polices remains the same: a cyber policy is an insurance product used to protect your business from data breaches on computer system(s), potentially exposing client information.</p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">What does <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\">cyber liability insurance</a> cover?</h3>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc; text-align: left;\">\n<li><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Comprehensive Cyber Liability</strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">: Combines third-party (your customers/clients) cyber liability and first-party (you and your business) cyber crime expense coverage.</span></li>\n<li><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Digital Data Recovery Costs:</strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><span>&nbsp;</span>Covers destruction or loss of digital data resulting from a criminal cyber event.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><strong>Business Interruption:</strong><span>&nbsp;</span>Continuing normal operating &amp; payroll expenses, and net profit before income tax that would have been earned had no interruption in service of the computer system occurred.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><strong>Extortion &amp; <a href=\"/articles/if-youre-hit-with-ransomware-youll-want-cyber-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">Ransomware</a>:</strong><span>&nbsp;</span>Provides coverage for costs associated with payments to those who threaten to disclose sensitive information.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><strong>Forensic Investigation:</strong><span>&nbsp;</span>Covers the legal, technical and forensic services necessary to assess the cause and scope of the cyber incident.</span></li>\n<li><strong>Cyber Incident Response Expenses</strong></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">While the most prominent cases reported have been attacks against large companies such as Target, Sony and Home Depot; in fact, at least 43% of cyber attacks occur against small businesses. Of the small businesses attacked, 60% never recover after a hack and go out of business within 6 months because of a lack of cybersecurity<strong>.</strong></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\">Front Row Insurance’s cyber insurance</a>&nbsp;provides protection against a range of online hazards.</p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">How to safeguard against a cyber attack?</h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Now more than ever, it’s important you protect yourself in every possible way. Here are a few tips we share with all of our clients:</p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; text-align: left;\">\n<li><strong>Develop a password strategy:</strong> Using the same password across many devices and accounts is the easiest way to compromise security. Once a hacker gets their hands on a password, they can use it to compromise employee information as well as customer data, turning a single password breach into millions in damage.<br><br></li>\n<li><strong>Avoid collecting or storing payment information</strong>: Outsource payment processing and avoid collecting customer payment information such as credit card info on your own. Dedicated security staff have the resources and tools to protect data better than you can.<br><br></li>\n<li><strong>Educate your employees</strong>: It may seem like common sense, but it’s not always. Develop a written policy about security &amp; privacy and make sure employees are on board and understand their responsibility to protect confidential data. No business is “too small” for a hacker; the more prepared you are, the less at-risk you are.<br><br></li>\n<li><strong>And, of course, purchase <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\">cyber liability insurance</a>: </strong><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">90% of small businesses do not currently have </span>cyber insurance<span style=\"font-style: italic;\">!&nbsp;</span>You need to know that your business will be protected against any security breaches.</li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; text-align: left;\"><em><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><br>About:&nbsp;</strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that provides cyber and office insurance for a low cost in addition to arranging custom policies for the entertainment industry.</span></em><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"></span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"></span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; text-align: left;\"><em><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><span id=\"hs_cos_wrapper_post_body\" data-hs-cos-general-type=\"meta_field\" data-hs-cos-type=\"rich_text\"></span><span></span></span></em></p>","postBodyRss":"<p class=\"speakabletext\" style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 14px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Image</span>: Shutterstock</em></p>\n<!--more-->\n<h2 class=\"speakabletext\" style=\"text-align: left;\">What is cyber insurance? (Canada)</h2>\n<p class=\"speakabletext\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\">Cyber liability insurance</a> goes by many names these days: cyber insurance; cybersecurity insurance, cyber risk, hack insurance and others. However, the intent of all of these polices remains the same: a cyber policy is an insurance product used to protect your business from data breaches on computer system(s), potentially exposing client information.</p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">What does <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\">cyber liability insurance</a> cover?</h3>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc; text-align: left;\">\n<li><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Comprehensive Cyber Liability</strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">: Combines third-party (your customers/clients) cyber liability and first-party (you and your business) cyber crime expense coverage.</span></li>\n<li><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Digital Data Recovery Costs:</strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><span>&nbsp;</span>Covers destruction or loss of digital data resulting from a criminal cyber event.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><strong>Business Interruption:</strong><span>&nbsp;</span>Continuing normal operating &amp; payroll expenses, and net profit before income tax that would have been earned had no interruption in service of the computer system occurred.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><strong>Extortion &amp; <a href=\"/articles/if-youre-hit-with-ransomware-youll-want-cyber-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">Ransomware</a>:</strong><span>&nbsp;</span>Provides coverage for costs associated with payments to those who threaten to disclose sensitive information.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><strong>Forensic Investigation:</strong><span>&nbsp;</span>Covers the legal, technical and forensic services necessary to assess the cause and scope of the cyber incident.</span></li>\n<li><strong>Cyber Incident Response Expenses</strong></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">While the most prominent cases reported have been attacks against large companies such as Target, Sony and Home Depot; in fact, at least 43% of cyber attacks occur against small businesses. Of the small businesses attacked, 60% never recover after a hack and go out of business within 6 months because of a lack of cybersecurity<strong>.</strong></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\">Front Row Insurance’s cyber insurance</a>&nbsp;provides protection against a range of online hazards.</p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">How to safeguard against a cyber attack?</h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Now more than ever, it’s important you protect yourself in every possible way. Here are a few tips we share with all of our clients:</p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; text-align: left;\">\n<li><strong>Develop a password strategy:</strong> Using the same password across many devices and accounts is the easiest way to compromise security. Once a hacker gets their hands on a password, they can use it to compromise employee information as well as customer data, turning a single password breach into millions in damage.<br><br></li>\n<li><strong>Avoid collecting or storing payment information</strong>: Outsource payment processing and avoid collecting customer payment information such as credit card info on your own. Dedicated security staff have the resources and tools to protect data better than you can.<br><br></li>\n<li><strong>Educate your employees</strong>: It may seem like common sense, but it’s not always. Develop a written policy about security &amp; privacy and make sure employees are on board and understand their responsibility to protect confidential data. No business is “too small” for a hacker; the more prepared you are, the less at-risk you are.<br><br></li>\n<li><strong>And, of course, purchase <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\">cyber liability insurance</a>: </strong><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">90% of small businesses do not currently have </span>cyber insurance<span style=\"font-style: italic;\">!&nbsp;</span>You need to know that your business will be protected against any security breaches.</li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; text-align: left;\"><em><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><br>About:&nbsp;</strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that provides cyber and office insurance for a low cost in addition to arranging custom policies for the entertainment industry.</span></em><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"></span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"></span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. 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(Canada)</h2>\n<p class=\"speakabletext\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\">Cyber liability insurance</a> goes by many names these days: cyber insurance; cybersecurity insurance, cyber risk, hack insurance and others. However, the intent of all of these polices remains the same: a cyber policy is an insurance product used to protect your business from data breaches on computer system(s), potentially exposing client information.</p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">What does <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\">cyber liability insurance</a> cover?</h3>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc; text-align: left;\">\n<li><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Comprehensive Cyber Liability</strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">: Combines third-party (your customers/clients) cyber liability and first-party (you and your business) cyber crime expense coverage.</span></li>\n<li><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Digital Data Recovery Costs:</strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><span>&nbsp;</span>Covers destruction or loss of digital data resulting from a criminal cyber event.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><strong>Business Interruption:</strong><span>&nbsp;</span>Continuing normal operating &amp; payroll expenses, and net profit before income tax that would have been earned had no interruption in service of the computer system occurred.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><strong>Extortion &amp; <a href=\"/articles/if-youre-hit-with-ransomware-youll-want-cyber-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">Ransomware</a>:</strong><span>&nbsp;</span>Provides coverage for costs associated with payments to those who threaten to disclose sensitive information.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><strong>Forensic Investigation:</strong><span>&nbsp;</span>Covers the legal, technical and forensic services necessary to assess the cause and scope of the cyber incident.</span></li>\n<li><strong>Cyber Incident Response Expenses</strong></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">While the most prominent cases reported have been attacks against large companies such as Target, Sony and Home Depot; in fact, at least 43% of cyber attacks occur against small businesses. Of the small businesses attacked, 60% never recover after a hack and go out of business within 6 months because of a lack of cybersecurity<strong>.</strong></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\">Front Row Insurance’s cyber insurance</a>&nbsp;provides protection against a range of online hazards.</p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">How to safeguard against a cyber attack?</h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Now more than ever, it’s important you protect yourself in every possible way. Here are a few tips we share with all of our clients:</p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; text-align: left;\">\n<li><strong>Develop a password strategy:</strong> Using the same password across many devices and accounts is the easiest way to compromise security. Once a hacker gets their hands on a password, they can use it to compromise employee information as well as customer data, turning a single password breach into millions in damage.<br><br></li>\n<li><strong>Avoid collecting or storing payment information</strong>: Outsource payment processing and avoid collecting customer payment information such as credit card info on your own. Dedicated security staff have the resources and tools to protect data better than you can.<br><br></li>\n<li><strong>Educate your employees</strong>: It may seem like common sense, but it’s not always. Develop a written policy about security &amp; privacy and make sure employees are on board and understand their responsibility to protect confidential data. No business is “too small” for a hacker; the more prepared you are, the less at-risk you are.<br><br></li>\n<li><strong>And, of course, purchase <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\">cyber liability insurance</a>: </strong><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">90% of small businesses do not currently have </span>cyber insurance<span style=\"font-style: italic;\">!&nbsp;</span>You need to know that your business will be protected against any security breaches.</li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; text-align: left;\"><em><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><br>About:&nbsp;</strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that provides cyber and office insurance for a low cost in addition to arranging custom policies for the entertainment industry.</span></em><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"></span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"></span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. 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Once a hacker gets their hands on a password, they can use it to compromise employee information as well as customer data, turning a single password breach into millions in damage.<br><br></li>\n<li><strong>Avoid collecting or storing payment information</strong>: Outsource payment processing and avoid collecting customer payment information such as credit card info on your own. Dedicated security staff have the resources and tools to protect data better than you can.<br><br></li>\n<li><strong>Educate your employees</strong>: It may seem like common sense, but it’s not always. Develop a written policy about security &amp; privacy and make sure employees are on board and understand their responsibility to protect confidential data. 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text-transform: uppercase;\"><img src=\"https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/61352/cyber%20law.jpg\" alt=\"Cyber liability insurance Canada\" width=\"600\" style=\"width: 600px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\"></span></p>\n<!--more-->\n<p class=\"speakabletext\">Cyber liability insurance goes by many names these days: Cyber Insurance; Cyber Security, Cyber Risk, Hack Insurance and others. However, the intent of all of these polices remains the same: a cyber insurance policy is an insurance product used to protect your business from data breaches on computer system(s), potentially exposing client information.</p>\n<p></p>\n<h2>WHAT DOES A <a href=\"https://hackinsure.frontrowinsurance.com/\" rel=\" noopener\">CYBER LIABILITY INSURANCE</a> POLICY&nbsp;COVER?&nbsp;</h2>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Comprehensive Cyber Liability</strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">: Combines third-party (your customers/clients) cyber liability and first-party (you and your business) cyber crime expense coverage.</span></li>\n<li><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Digital Data Recovery Costs:</strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><span>&nbsp;</span>Covers destruction or loss of digital data resulting from a criminal&nbsp; cyber event.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><strong>Business Interruption:</strong><span>&nbsp;</span>Continuing normal operating &amp; payroll expenses, and net profit before income tax that would have been earned had no interruption in service of the computer system occurred.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><strong>Extortion &amp; Ransomware:</strong><span>&nbsp;</span>Provides coverage for costs associated with payments to those who threaten to disclose sensitive information.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><strong>Forensic Investigation:</strong><span>&nbsp;</span>Covers the legal, technical and forensic services necessary to assess the cause and scope of the cyber incident.</span></li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Cyber Incident Response Expenses</strong></p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<h2 class=\"speakabletext\">What does Cyber insurance cost?</h2>\n<p class=\"speakabletext\">Starting from just $300 CAD annually (pricing subject to change), with limit options up to $1,000,000.</p>\n<p>While the most prominent cases report have been attacks against large companies such as Target, Sony and Home Depot; in fact, 43% of attacks are occurring against small businesses. Of the small businesses attacked, 60% never recover after a hack and go out of business within 6 months because of a lack of cyber security<strong>. </strong></p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https://hackinsure.frontrowinsurance.com/\" rel=\" noopener\">Front Row Insurance’s&nbsp;<em>Hackinsure</em></a> provides protection against a range of online hazards – peace of mind is available online in five minutes.</p>\n<h2>WHAT ARE SOME WAYS TO SAFEGUARD AGAINST A CYBER ATTACK?</h2>\n<p>Now more than ever, it’s important you protect yourself in every possible way. Here are a few tips we share with all of our clients:</p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\n<li><strong>Develop a <a href=\"/articles/your-small-business-is-not-too-small-to-be-hacked-password-security\" rel=\" noopener\">password strategy</a>:</strong> Using the same password across many devices and accounts is the easiest way to compromise security. Once a hacker gets their hands on a password, they can use it to compromise employee information as well as customer data, turning a single password breach into millions in damage.</li>\n<li><strong>Avoid collecting or storing payment information</strong>:&nbsp;Outsource payment processing and avoid collecting customer payment information such as credit card info on your own. Dedicated security staff have the resources and tools to protect data better than you can.</li>\n<li><strong>Educate your employees</strong>: It may seem like common sense, but it’s not always. Develop a written policy about security &amp; privacy and make sure employees are on board and understand their responsibility to protect confidential data. <a href=\"/articles/cyber-crime-insurance-for-non-profits\" rel=\" noopener\">No business is “too small” for a hacker</a>; the more prepared you are, the less at-risk you are.\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle;\">\n<li>Download our <strong>FREE eBook</strong> to give to your employees: <a href=\"/cyber-insurance-101\" rel=\" noopener\"><em>Cyber insurance 101 / how to protect your computer systems</em></a></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><strong>And, of course, purchase <a href=\"https://hackinsure.frontrowinsurance.com/\" rel=\" noopener\">Cyber Liability Insurance</a>: </strong><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">90% of small businesses do not currently have </span><a href=\"https://hackinsure.frontrowinsurance.com/\" rel=\" noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">cyber insurance</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">!&nbsp;</span>You need to know that your business will be protected against any security breaches. Our new product provides this protection. You can get insured online in just a couple of minutes:</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><br></strong></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><em><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">About:&nbsp;</strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that provides cyber and office insurance for the lowest possible cost in addition to arranging custom policies for the entertainment industry. Should a claim occur, Front Row ensures that their clients receive the money they are owed per the insurance policy, as quickly as possible. Front Row has offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal,&nbsp; Halifax, Los Angeles, New York, Nashville.</span></em></p>\n<h3><br>Related:</h3>\n<p><a href=\"/cyber-insurance-101\" rel=\" noopener\"><strong>EBOOK</strong>: CYBER INSURANCE 101 / CYBER LIABILITY INSURANCE / CYBERSECURITY INSURANCE CANADA / HOW TO PROTECT YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEMS</a></p>\n<p>ONLINE CYBER INSURANCE FOR CANADIAN SMALL BUSINESSES</p>\n<p><a href=\"/articles/cyber-security-insurance\" rel=\" noopener\">CYBER SECURITY INSURANCE</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"/articles/hack-insurance-its-not-just-for-big-businesses\" rel=\" noopener\">HACK INSURANCE: IT'S NOT JUST FOR BIG BUSINESSES</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"/articles/is-your-business-prepared-for-the-consequences-of-a-cyber-attack\" rel=\" noopener\">IS YOUR BUSINESS PREPARED FOR THE CONSEQUENCES OF A CYBER ATTACK?</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"/articles/4-ways-to-prevent-cyber-attacks-in-the-creative-industry\" rel=\" noopener\">4 WAYS TO PREVENT CYBER ATTACKS IN THE CREATIVE INDUSTRY</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"/articles/cyber-crime-insurance-for-non-profits\" rel=\" noopener\">CYBER CRIME INSURANCE FOR NON-PROFITS</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"/articles/if-you-are-a-graphic-designer-yes-you-need-hack-insurance\" rel=\" noopener\">IF YOU ARE A GRAPHIC DESIGNER, YES, YOU NEED HACK INSURANCE</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"/articles/photographers-cyber-insurance-brandjacked\" rel=\" noopener\">IF YOU ARE A PHOTOGRAPHER, YES, YOU NEED HACK INSURANCE</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"/articles/filmmakers-are-you-prepared-with-cyber-insurance-if-you-get-hacked\" rel=\" noopener\">IF YOU ARE A FILMMAKER/FILM PRODUCER/HAVE A PRODUCTION COMPANY, YES, YOU NEED HACK INSURANCE</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"/articles/theatre-company-and-patrons-cyber-insurance\" rel=\" noopener\">IF YOU ARE A THEATRE PRODUCER, YES, YOU NEED HACK INSURANCE</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"/instrument-insurance-blog/musicians-protect-your-music-studio-with-cyber-insurance\" rel=\" noopener\">IF YOU ARE A MUSICIAN, YES, YOU NEED CYBER INSURANCE</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"/articles/real-estate-agents-one-mistake-could-cost-your-client-their-life-savings\" rel=\" noopener\">IF YOU ARE A REAL ESTATE AGENT/WORK IN REAL ESTATE, YES, YOU NEED HACK INSURANCE</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"/articles/gyms-personal-trainers-are-you-prepared-with-cyber-insurance\" rel=\" noopener\">IF YOU ARE A PERSONAL TRAINER, YES, YOU NEED HACK INSURANCE</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"/articles/salon-owners-dont-let-ransomware-destroy-your-business\" rel=\" noopener\">IF YOU ARE A HAIR/NAIL/BEAUTY SALON MANAGER OR EMPLOYEE, YOU NEED CYBER INSURANCE</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"/articles/if-youre-hit-with-ransomware-youll-want-cyber-insurance\" rel=\" noopener\">RANSOMWARE INSURANCE</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"/articles/your-small-business-is-not-too-small-to-be-hacked-password-security\" rel=\" noopener\">PASSWORD PROTECTION &amp; MANAGEMENT</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"/articles/new-mandatory-data-breach-law\" rel=\" noopener\">MANDATORY DATA BREACH LAW</a></p>\n<p><a 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One of the examples that I saw on the Front Row blog was <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/example-of-a-cast-insurance-claim\">when Heath Ledger died</a> during <em>The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus</em> (2009), which would have been before you joined Front Row. But that had to be recast with new actors and all of the fallout that happens from something like that and the insurance followed as well.</p>\n<p><strong>Mike Groner</strong>: I believe that is still the largest cast claim in Canada for a Canadian film.</p>\n<p><strong>Colby</strong>: And I do know the largest in the US was <em>The Fast and the Furious</em> franchise, which was $50 million, and that was <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/how-to-call-a-wrap-on-top-film-insurance-claims\">Paul Walker when he passed away</a>, so a huge amount of money. Big losses to do stuff like that.</p>\n<p><strong>Mike</strong>: The cast insurance part of the production package is without a doubt your biggest exposure on any film. You can just imagine the costs associated with replacing an actor midway if they got injured or died, or even if <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/articles/bid/25404/insurance-for-body-parts\">an actor breaks a leg</a>, and you have to shut down for two days, significant costs are being bled from the production company for holding locations, equipment, you still have to carry your cast and crew.</p>\n<p>Those are hundreds of thousands of dollars a day in costs that are going to be spent whether you’re able to film or not.</p>\n<p><strong>Colby</strong>: I read a couple stories, one was about Brad Pitt in <em><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_(1995_film)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Se7en</a></em> (1995), and I guess when he did a scene and hit the car, he actually hurt himself and they just kept him in a sling anyway. So, he got hurt in the movie but he also got hurt in real life and I feel like they worked around it on purpose, so it’s possible to “take an injury in” and use it as part of the story.</p>\n<p><strong>Mike</strong>: And there’s also the situation of actor availability. For someone like Pitt, who may have three other projects lined up, if they lost him for a week while his arm was getting better, they may not be able to finish their project for six months after his next project is done.</p>\n<p><strong>Colby</strong>: And it’s funny when you watch it as an audience member, you don’t even care, but you know the people who were working on that stuff care, they had a lot of sleepless nights.</p>\n<p><strong>Mike</strong>: It’s not too much different than writing in a pregnancy on a TV show or movie. These things happen and in the case of Brad Pitt injuring himself, that’s insurable, but you cannot really insure against someone getting pregnant; it’s not an injury.</p>\n<p><strong>Colby</strong>: That’s interesting because I know actors sign contracts that they won’t do certain things but that’s not necessarily related to film production insurance.</p>\n<p><strong>Mike</strong>: Well, we require actors, actresses and the director – anyone who is going to be insured as a cast member on a film – <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/articles/bid/61710/cast-insurance-5-reasons-to-use-an-approved-cast-doctor\">they have to undergo a physical</a>. 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Big losses to do stuff like that.</p>\n<p><strong>Mike</strong>: The cast insurance part of the production package is without a doubt your biggest exposure on any film. You can just imagine the costs associated with replacing an actor midway if they got injured or died, or even if <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/articles/bid/25404/insurance-for-body-parts\">an actor breaks a leg</a>, and you have to shut down for two days, significant costs are being bled from the production company for holding locations, equipment, you still have to carry your cast and crew.</p>\n<p>Those are hundreds of thousands of dollars a day in costs that are going to be spent whether you’re able to film or not.</p>\n<p><strong>Colby</strong>: I read a couple stories, one was about Brad Pitt in <em><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_(1995_film)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Se7en</a></em> (1995), and I guess when he did a scene and hit the car, he actually hurt himself and they just kept him in a sling anyway. So, he got hurt in the movie but he also got hurt in real life and I feel like they worked around it on purpose, so it’s possible to “take an injury in” and use it as part of the story.</p>\n<p><strong>Mike</strong>: And there’s also the situation of actor availability. For someone like Pitt, who may have three other projects lined up, if they lost him for a week while his arm was getting better, they may not be able to finish their project for six months after his next project is done.</p>\n<p><strong>Colby</strong>: And it’s funny when you watch it as an audience member, you don’t even care, but you know the people who were working on that stuff care, they had a lot of sleepless nights.</p>\n<p><strong>Mike</strong>: It’s not too much different than writing in a pregnancy on a TV show or movie. 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One of the examples that I saw on the Front Row blog was <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/example-of-a-cast-insurance-claim\">when Heath Ledger died</a> during <em>The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus</em> (2009), which would have been before you joined Front Row. But that had to be recast with new actors and all of the fallout that happens from something like that and the insurance followed as well.</p>\n<p><strong>Mike Groner</strong>: I believe that is still the largest cast claim in Canada for a Canadian film.</p>\n<p><strong>Colby</strong>: And I do know the largest in the US was <em>The Fast and the Furious</em> franchise, which was $50 million, and that was <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/how-to-call-a-wrap-on-top-film-insurance-claims\">Paul Walker when he passed away</a>, so a huge amount of money. Big losses to do stuff like that.</p>\n<p><strong>Mike</strong>: The cast insurance part of the production package is without a doubt your biggest exposure on any film. You can just imagine the costs associated with replacing an actor midway if they got injured or died, or even if <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/articles/bid/25404/insurance-for-body-parts\">an actor breaks a leg</a>, and you have to shut down for two days, significant costs are being bled from the production company for holding locations, equipment, you still have to carry your cast and crew.</p>\n<p>Those are hundreds of thousands of dollars a day in costs that are going to be spent whether you’re able to film or not.</p>\n<p><strong>Colby</strong>: I read a couple stories, one was about Brad Pitt in <em><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_(1995_film)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Se7en</a></em> (1995), and I guess when he did a scene and hit the car, he actually hurt himself and they just kept him in a sling anyway. So, he got hurt in the movie but he also got hurt in real life and I feel like they worked around it on purpose, so it’s possible to “take an injury in” and use it as part of the story.</p>\n<p><strong>Mike</strong>: And there’s also the situation of actor availability. For someone like Pitt, who may have three other projects lined up, if they lost him for a week while his arm was getting better, they may not be able to finish their project for six months after his next project is done.</p>\n<p><strong>Colby</strong>: And it’s funny when you watch it as an audience member, you don’t even care, but you know the people who were working on that stuff care, they had a lot of sleepless nights.</p>\n<p><strong>Mike</strong>: It’s not too much different than writing in a pregnancy on a TV show or movie. These things happen and in the case of Brad Pitt injuring himself, that’s insurable, but you cannot really insure against someone getting pregnant; it’s not an injury.</p>\n<p><strong>Colby</strong>: That’s interesting because I know actors sign contracts that they won’t do certain things but that’s not necessarily related to film production insurance.</p>\n<p><strong>Mike</strong>: Well, we require actors, actresses and the director – anyone who is going to be insured as a cast member on a film – <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/articles/bid/61710/cast-insurance-5-reasons-to-use-an-approved-cast-doctor\">they have to undergo a physical</a>. And as part of that physical, they do warrant that they’re not going to jump off buildings, go scuba diving, ride a motorcycle, etc. Basically, we want them in a bubble for the next six weeks.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span></em> Get a quote for <a href=\"/en/film-production-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">film production insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/michael-groner\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Groner Bio</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/most-common-film-insurance-claims\" rel=\"noopener\">Common Film Insurance Claims</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/civil-authority-coverage-explained\" rel=\"noopener\">Film Production Civil Authority Coverage Explained</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/personal-income-protection-high-limit-disability-coverage\" rel=\"noopener\">Personal Income Protection for Actors</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">Content courtesy of the <a href=\"https://vantropolis.simplecast.com/episodes/vantropolis-mike-groner\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Vantropolis podcast</a></span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. 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You can just imagine the costs associated with replacing an actor midway if they got injured or died, or even if <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/articles/bid/25404/insurance-for-body-parts\">an actor breaks a leg</a>, and you have to shut down for two days, significant costs are being bled from the production company for holding locations, equipment, you still have to carry your cast and crew.</p>\n<p>Those are hundreds of thousands of dollars a day in costs that are going to be spent whether you’re able to film or not.</p>\n<p><strong>Colby</strong>: I read a couple stories, one was about Brad Pitt in <em><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_(1995_film)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Se7en</a></em> (1995), and I guess when he did a scene and hit the car, he actually hurt himself and they just kept him in a sling anyway. So, he got hurt in the movie but he also got hurt in real life and I feel like they worked around it on purpose, so it’s possible to “take an injury in” and use it as part of the story.</p>\n<p><strong>Mike</strong>: And there’s also the situation of actor availability. For someone like Pitt, who may have three other projects lined up, if they lost him for a week while his arm was getting better, they may not be able to finish their project for six months after his next project is done.</p>\n<p><strong>Colby</strong>: And it’s funny when you watch it as an audience member, you don’t even care, but you know the people who were working on that stuff care, they had a lot of sleepless nights.</p>\n<p><strong>Mike</strong>: It’s not too much different than writing in a pregnancy on a TV show or movie. These things happen and in the case of Brad Pitt injuring himself, that’s insurable, but you cannot really insure against someone getting pregnant; it’s not an injury.</p>\n<p><strong>Colby</strong>: That’s interesting because I know actors sign contracts that they won’t do certain things but that’s not necessarily related to film production insurance.</p>\n<p><strong>Mike</strong>: Well, we require actors, actresses and the director – anyone who is going to be insured as a cast member on a film – <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/articles/bid/61710/cast-insurance-5-reasons-to-use-an-approved-cast-doctor\">they have to undergo a physical</a>. 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Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. 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Big losses to do stuff like that.</p>\n<p><strong>Mike</strong>: The cast insurance part of the production package is without a doubt your biggest exposure on any film. You can just imagine the costs associated with replacing an actor midway if they got injured or died, or even if <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/articles/bid/25404/insurance-for-body-parts\">an actor breaks a leg</a>, and you have to shut down for two days, significant costs are being bled from the production company for holding locations, equipment, you still have to carry your cast and crew.</p>\n<p>Those are hundreds of thousands of dollars a day in costs that are going to be spent whether you’re able to film or not.</p>\n<p><strong>Colby</strong>: I read a couple stories, one was about Brad Pitt in <em><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_(1995_film)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Se7en</a></em> (1995), and I guess when he did a scene and hit the car, he actually hurt himself and they just kept him in a sling anyway. So, he got hurt in the movie but he also got hurt in real life and I feel like they worked around it on purpose, so it’s possible to “take an injury in” and use it as part of the story.</p>\n<p><strong>Mike</strong>: And there’s also the situation of actor availability. For someone like Pitt, who may have three other projects lined up, if they lost him for a week while his arm was getting better, they may not be able to finish their project for six months after his next project is done.</p>\n<p><strong>Colby</strong>: And it’s funny when you watch it as an audience member, you don’t even care, but you know the people who were working on that stuff care, they had a lot of sleepless nights.</p>\n<p><strong>Mike</strong>: It’s not too much different than writing in a pregnancy on a TV show or movie. These things happen and in the case of Brad Pitt injuring himself, that’s insurable, but you cannot really insure against someone getting pregnant; it’s not an injury.</p>\n<p><strong>Colby</strong>: That’s interesting because I know actors sign contracts that they won’t do certain things but that’s not necessarily related to film production insurance.</p>\n<p><strong>Mike</strong>: Well, we require actors, actresses and the director – anyone who is going to be insured as a cast member on a film – <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/articles/bid/61710/cast-insurance-5-reasons-to-use-an-approved-cast-doctor\">they have to undergo a physical</a>. And as part of that physical, they do warrant that they’re not going to jump off buildings, go scuba diving, ride a motorcycle, etc. Basically, we want them in a bubble for the next six weeks.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span></em> Get a quote for <a href=\"/en/film-production-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">film production insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/michael-groner\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Groner Bio</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/most-common-film-insurance-claims\" rel=\"noopener\">Common Film Insurance Claims</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/civil-authority-coverage-explained\" rel=\"noopener\">Film Production Civil Authority Coverage Explained</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/personal-income-protection-high-limit-disability-coverage\" rel=\"noopener\">Personal Income Protection for Actors</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">Content courtesy of the <a href=\"https://vantropolis.simplecast.com/episodes/vantropolis-mike-groner\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Vantropolis podcast</a></span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. 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You can just imagine the costs associated with replacing an actor midway if they got injured or died, or even if <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/articles/bid/25404/insurance-for-body-parts\">an actor breaks a leg</a>, and you have to shut down for two days, significant costs are being bled from the production company for holding locations, equipment, you still have to carry your cast and crew.</p>\n<p>Those are hundreds of thousands of dollars a day in costs that are going to be spent whether you’re able to film or not.</p>\n<p><strong>Colby</strong>: I read a couple stories, one was about Brad Pitt in <em><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_(1995_film)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Se7en</a></em> (1995), and I guess when he did a scene and hit the car, he actually hurt himself and they just kept him in a sling anyway. 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right;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong><i>Source</i></strong><i>: Royalty-free stock photo ID: 635676176, Shutterstock</i></span></p>\n<!--more-->\n<p class=\"p2\">Don’t think a cyber hack could happen to <i>your</i> production company? Well, think again! Just look at the below real-life examples of <strong>film production company hacks</strong> to see how real this threat is:</p>\n<h2 class=\"p4\">The Sony Pictures hack (2014)</h2>\n<p class=\"p2\">In 2014, a hacker group (likely sponsored by the North Korean government) leaked a release of confidential data from Sony Pictures, including personal information about employees and their families, information about executive salaries at the company, copies of then-unreleased films, plans for future films, scripts and other information. Several Sony Twitter accounts were also hacked.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">The group demanded the cancellation of the release of Sony’s comedy film <i>The Interview</i> (2014) and, indeed, major cinema chains opted not to screen the film in response to these threats.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Although the film eventually did well through a digital-only release, the cinema chain cancellations amounted to (potentially) millions in lost revenue for Sony. With <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">cyber insurance</span></a>, the <strong>business interruption</strong> coverage could cover lost income and related costs.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">If a hacker can breach the defences of a large entertainment company such as Sony Pictures, they can certainly breach a smaller production company, too. Hackers are becoming smarter, making it harder for companies to defend themselves from a data breach.</p>\n<h2 class=\"p4\">The Larson Studios hack (2017)</h2>\n<p class=\"p2\">In 2017, LA-based digital production company Larson Studios was hacked. The hackers apparently purloined 10 episodes of <i>Orange is the New Black</i>, which Larson Studios produces, then demanded ransom to prevent the shows from being released unofficially.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Larson Studios made the difficult decision to wire more than $50,000 USD in extortion money to the hackers. Yet, the unscrupulous hackers <i>still</i> leaked the stolen episodes on a file sharing website more than a month before the show was set to premiere. <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Cyber insurance</span></a> would <strong>cover payments</strong> to those who threaten to disclose sensitive data.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Larson Studios made another expensive decision: to hire private data security experts to find out what happened. With <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">cyber liability insurance</span></a>, the cost of a <strong>forensic investigation</strong> is included in the policy.</p>\n<h2 class=\"p4\">What is cyber liability insurance?</h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Cyber hack insurance</strong></span><strong> for filmmakers</strong></a> is designed to protect them from certain losses associated with data breaches and hacks. After a hack, there are costs you may incur, including (but not limited to):</p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\">notifying customers that their information has been stolen</li>\n<li class=\"li2\">paying to restore or recover the stolen data</li>\n<li class=\"li2\">paying to conduct an investigation to determine what happened</li>\n<li class=\"li2\">losing money from business interruption</li>\n</ul>\n<h2 class=\"p4\">How can cyber insurance help filmmakers and film producers?</h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Hack insurance</span> can help with expenses associated with managing a hack, such as incident response and data recovery expenses.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Not only is your work stored on your computer(s), you may also have accounting, employee and/or client personal information on there. If you suffer a hack, your insurance can help you manage the costs associated with the loss. <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Front Row's cyber hack insurance policy</span></a> is available to be quoted.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><i>90% of small businesses in Canada do </i><strong><i>not</i></strong><i> have </i><a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>Cyber Insurance</i></span></a><i>:</i> take a few minutes to protect your production company, which has taken you so long to establish.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">&nbsp;</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">&nbsp;</p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong><i>About</i></strong><i>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that provides cyber insurance for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite payment of claims.</i></p>\n<h3 class=\"p5\">Citations:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_Pictures_hack\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_Pictures_hack</a></span></li>\n<li class=\"p6\"><a href=\"https://variety.com/2017/digital/features/netflix-orange-is-the-new-black-leak-dark-overlord-larson-studios-1202471400/\">https://variety.com/2017/digital/features/netflix-orange-is-the-new-black-leak-dark-overlord-larson-studios-1202471400/</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"p7\" style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><i><strong>DISCLAIMER</strong>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. 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Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</i></p>","post_summary":"<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong><i>Source</i></strong><i>: Royalty-free stock photo ID: 635676176, Shutterstock</i></span></p>\n","blog_post_schedule_task_uid":null,"blog_publish_to_social_media_task":"DONE","blog_publish_instant_email_task_uid":"DONE","blog_publish_instant_email_campaign_id":null,"blog_publish_instant_email_retry_count":null,"rss_body":"<script type=\"application/ld+json\">\n{\n \"@context\" : \"http://schema.org\",\n \"@type\" : \"Article\",\n \"author\" : \"Grant Patten\",\n \"publisher\" : \"Front Row Insurance\",\n \"name\" : \"Filmmakers, are YOU prepared with cyber insurance if you get hacked?\",\n \"headline\" : \"Filmmakers, are YOU prepared with cyber insurance if you get hacked?\",\n \"datePublished\" : \"2020-06-29\",\n \"image\" : \"https://f.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/61352/Cyber%20Insurance/film%20producers/Film-cyber-insurance-FB-forweb600.jpg\"\n}\n</script><p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong><i>Source</i></strong><i>: Royalty-free stock photo ID: 635676176, Shutterstock</i></span></p>\n<!--more-->\n<p class=\"p2\">Don’t think a cyber hack could happen to <i>your</i> production company? Well, think again! Just look at the below real-life examples of <strong>film production company hacks</strong> to see how real this threat is:</p>\n<h2 class=\"p4\">The Sony Pictures hack (2014)</h2>\n<p class=\"p2\">In 2014, a hacker group (likely sponsored by the North Korean government) leaked a release of confidential data from Sony Pictures, including personal information about employees and their families, information about executive salaries at the company, copies of then-unreleased films, plans for future films, scripts and other information. Several Sony Twitter accounts were also hacked.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">The group demanded the cancellation of the release of Sony’s comedy film <i>The Interview</i> (2014) and, indeed, major cinema chains opted not to screen the film in response to these threats.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Although the film eventually did well through a digital-only release, the cinema chain cancellations amounted to (potentially) millions in lost revenue for Sony. With <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">cyber insurance</span></a>, the <strong>business interruption</strong> coverage could cover lost income and related costs.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">If a hacker can breach the defences of a large entertainment company such as Sony Pictures, they can certainly breach a smaller production company, too. Hackers are becoming smarter, making it harder for companies to defend themselves from a data breach.</p>\n<h2 class=\"p4\">The Larson Studios hack (2017)</h2>\n<p class=\"p2\">In 2017, LA-based digital production company Larson Studios was hacked. The hackers apparently purloined 10 episodes of <i>Orange is the New Black</i>, which Larson Studios produces, then demanded ransom to prevent the shows from being released unofficially.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Larson Studios made the difficult decision to wire more than $50,000 USD in extortion money to the hackers. Yet, the unscrupulous hackers <i>still</i> leaked the stolen episodes on a file sharing website more than a month before the show was set to premiere. <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Cyber insurance</span></a> would <strong>cover payments</strong> to those who threaten to disclose sensitive data.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Larson Studios made another expensive decision: to hire private data security experts to find out what happened. With <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">cyber liability insurance</span></a>, the cost of a <strong>forensic investigation</strong> is included in the policy.</p>\n<h2 class=\"p4\">What is cyber liability insurance?</h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Cyber hack insurance</strong></span><strong> for filmmakers</strong></a> is designed to protect them from certain losses associated with data breaches and hacks. After a hack, there are costs you may incur, including (but not limited to):</p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\">notifying customers that their information has been stolen</li>\n<li class=\"li2\">paying to restore or recover the stolen data</li>\n<li class=\"li2\">paying to conduct an investigation to determine what happened</li>\n<li class=\"li2\">losing money from business interruption</li>\n</ul>\n<h2 class=\"p4\">How can cyber insurance help filmmakers and film producers?</h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Hack insurance</span> can help with expenses associated with managing a hack, such as incident response and data recovery expenses.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Not only is your work stored on your computer(s), you may also have accounting, employee and/or client personal information on there. If you suffer a hack, your insurance can help you manage the costs associated with the loss. <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Front Row's cyber hack insurance policy</span></a> is available to be quoted.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><i>90% of small businesses in Canada do </i><strong><i>not</i></strong><i> have </i><a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>Cyber Insurance</i></span></a><i>:</i> take a few minutes to protect your production company, which has taken you so long to establish.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">&nbsp;</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">&nbsp;</p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong><i>About</i></strong><i>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that provides cyber insurance for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite payment of claims.</i></p>\n<h3 class=\"p5\">Citations:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_Pictures_hack\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_Pictures_hack</a></span></li>\n<li class=\"p6\"><a href=\"https://variety.com/2017/digital/features/netflix-orange-is-the-new-black-leak-dark-overlord-larson-studios-1202471400/\">https://variety.com/2017/digital/features/netflix-orange-is-the-new-black-leak-dark-overlord-larson-studios-1202471400/</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"p7\" style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><i><strong>DISCLAIMER</strong>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. 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Well, think again! Just look at the below real-life examples of <strong>film production company hacks</strong> to see how real this threat is:</p>\n<h2 class=\"p4\">The Sony Pictures hack (2014)</h2>\n<p class=\"p2\">In 2014, a hacker group (likely sponsored by the North Korean government) leaked a release of confidential data from Sony Pictures, including personal information about employees and their families, information about executive salaries at the company, copies of then-unreleased films, plans for future films, scripts and other information. Several Sony Twitter accounts were also hacked.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">The group demanded the cancellation of the release of Sony’s comedy film <i>The Interview</i> (2014) and, indeed, major cinema chains opted not to screen the film in response to these threats.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Although the film eventually did well through a digital-only release, the cinema chain cancellations amounted to (potentially) millions in lost revenue for Sony. With <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">cyber insurance</span></a>, the <strong>business interruption</strong> coverage could cover lost income and related costs.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">If a hacker can breach the defences of a large entertainment company such as Sony Pictures, they can certainly breach a smaller production company, too. Hackers are becoming smarter, making it harder for companies to defend themselves from a data breach.</p>\n<h2 class=\"p4\">The Larson Studios hack (2017)</h2>\n<p class=\"p2\">In 2017, LA-based digital production company Larson Studios was hacked. The hackers apparently purloined 10 episodes of <i>Orange is the New Black</i>, which Larson Studios produces, then demanded ransom to prevent the shows from being released unofficially.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Larson Studios made the difficult decision to wire more than $50,000 USD in extortion money to the hackers. Yet, the unscrupulous hackers <i>still</i> leaked the stolen episodes on a file sharing website more than a month before the show was set to premiere. <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Cyber insurance</span></a> would <strong>cover payments</strong> to those who threaten to disclose sensitive data.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Larson Studios made another expensive decision: to hire private data security experts to find out what happened. With <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">cyber liability insurance</span></a>, the cost of a <strong>forensic investigation</strong> is included in the policy.</p>\n<h2 class=\"p4\">What is cyber liability insurance?</h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Cyber hack insurance</strong></span><strong> for filmmakers</strong></a> is designed to protect them from certain losses associated with data breaches and hacks. After a hack, there are costs you may incur, including (but not limited to):</p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\">notifying customers that their information has been stolen</li>\n<li class=\"li2\">paying to restore or recover the stolen data</li>\n<li class=\"li2\">paying to conduct an investigation to determine what happened</li>\n<li class=\"li2\">losing money from business interruption</li>\n</ul>\n<h2 class=\"p4\">How can cyber insurance help filmmakers and film producers?</h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Hack insurance</span> can help with expenses associated with managing a hack, such as incident response and data recovery expenses.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Not only is your work stored on your computer(s), you may also have accounting, employee and/or client personal information on there. If you suffer a hack, your insurance can help you manage the costs associated with the loss. <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Front Row's cyber hack insurance policy</span></a> is available to be quoted.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><i>90% of small businesses in Canada do </i><strong><i>not</i></strong><i> have </i><a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>Cyber Insurance</i></span></a><i>:</i> take a few minutes to protect your production company, which has taken you so long to establish.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">&nbsp;</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">&nbsp;</p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong><i>About</i></strong><i>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that provides cyber insurance for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite payment of claims.</i></p>\n<h3 class=\"p5\">Citations:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_Pictures_hack\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_Pictures_hack</a></span></li>\n<li class=\"p6\"><a href=\"https://variety.com/2017/digital/features/netflix-orange-is-the-new-black-leak-dark-overlord-larson-studios-1202471400/\">https://variety.com/2017/digital/features/netflix-orange-is-the-new-black-leak-dark-overlord-larson-studios-1202471400/</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"p7\" style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><i><strong>DISCLAIMER</strong>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</i></p>","postBodyRss":"<script type=\"application/ld+json\">\n{\n \"@context\" : \"http://schema.org\",\n \"@type\" : \"Article\",\n \"author\" : \"Grant Patten\",\n \"publisher\" : \"Front Row Insurance\",\n \"name\" : \"Filmmakers, are YOU prepared with cyber insurance if you get hacked?\",\n \"headline\" : \"Filmmakers, are YOU prepared with cyber insurance if you get hacked?\",\n \"datePublished\" : \"2020-06-29\",\n \"image\" : \"https://f.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/61352/Cyber%20Insurance/film%20producers/Film-cyber-insurance-FB-forweb600.jpg\"\n}\n</script><p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong><i>Source</i></strong><i>: Royalty-free stock photo ID: 635676176, Shutterstock</i></span></p>\n<!--more-->\n<p class=\"p2\">Don’t think a cyber hack could happen to <i>your</i> production company? Well, think again! Just look at the below real-life examples of <strong>film production company hacks</strong> to see how real this threat is:</p>\n<h2 class=\"p4\">The Sony Pictures hack (2014)</h2>\n<p class=\"p2\">In 2014, a hacker group (likely sponsored by the North Korean government) leaked a release of confidential data from Sony Pictures, including personal information about employees and their families, information about executive salaries at the company, copies of then-unreleased films, plans for future films, scripts and other information. Several Sony Twitter accounts were also hacked.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">The group demanded the cancellation of the release of Sony’s comedy film <i>The Interview</i> (2014) and, indeed, major cinema chains opted not to screen the film in response to these threats.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Although the film eventually did well through a digital-only release, the cinema chain cancellations amounted to (potentially) millions in lost revenue for Sony. With <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">cyber insurance</span></a>, the <strong>business interruption</strong> coverage could cover lost income and related costs.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">If a hacker can breach the defences of a large entertainment company such as Sony Pictures, they can certainly breach a smaller production company, too. Hackers are becoming smarter, making it harder for companies to defend themselves from a data breach.</p>\n<h2 class=\"p4\">The Larson Studios hack (2017)</h2>\n<p class=\"p2\">In 2017, LA-based digital production company Larson Studios was hacked. The hackers apparently purloined 10 episodes of <i>Orange is the New Black</i>, which Larson Studios produces, then demanded ransom to prevent the shows from being released unofficially.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Larson Studios made the difficult decision to wire more than $50,000 USD in extortion money to the hackers. Yet, the unscrupulous hackers <i>still</i> leaked the stolen episodes on a file sharing website more than a month before the show was set to premiere. <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Cyber insurance</span></a> would <strong>cover payments</strong> to those who threaten to disclose sensitive data.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Larson Studios made another expensive decision: to hire private data security experts to find out what happened. With <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">cyber liability insurance</span></a>, the cost of a <strong>forensic investigation</strong> is included in the policy.</p>\n<h2 class=\"p4\">What is cyber liability insurance?</h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Cyber hack insurance</strong></span><strong> for filmmakers</strong></a> is designed to protect them from certain losses associated with data breaches and hacks. After a hack, there are costs you may incur, including (but not limited to):</p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\">notifying customers that their information has been stolen</li>\n<li class=\"li2\">paying to restore or recover the stolen data</li>\n<li class=\"li2\">paying to conduct an investigation to determine what happened</li>\n<li class=\"li2\">losing money from business interruption</li>\n</ul>\n<h2 class=\"p4\">How can cyber insurance help filmmakers and film producers?</h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Hack insurance</span> can help with expenses associated with managing a hack, such as incident response and data recovery expenses.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Not only is your work stored on your computer(s), you may also have accounting, employee and/or client personal information on there. If you suffer a hack, your insurance can help you manage the costs associated with the loss. <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Front Row's cyber hack insurance policy</span></a> is available to be quoted.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><i>90% of small businesses in Canada do </i><strong><i>not</i></strong><i> have </i><a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>Cyber Insurance</i></span></a><i>:</i> take a few minutes to protect your production company, which has taken you so long to establish.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">&nbsp;</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">&nbsp;</p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong><i>About</i></strong><i>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that provides cyber insurance for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite payment of claims.</i></p>\n<h3 class=\"p5\">Citations:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_Pictures_hack\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_Pictures_hack</a></span></li>\n<li class=\"p6\"><a href=\"https://variety.com/2017/digital/features/netflix-orange-is-the-new-black-leak-dark-overlord-larson-studios-1202471400/\">https://variety.com/2017/digital/features/netflix-orange-is-the-new-black-leak-dark-overlord-larson-studios-1202471400/</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"p7\" style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><i><strong>DISCLAIMER</strong>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</i></p>","postEmailContent":"<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong><i>Source</i></strong><i>: Royalty-free stock photo ID: 635676176, Shutterstock</i></span></p>","postFeaturedImageIfEnabled":"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/Cyber%20Insurance-DISCONTINUED/film%20producers/Film-cyber-insurance-FB-forweb600.jpg","postListContent":"<script type=\"application/ld+json\">\n{\n \"@context\" : \"http://schema.org\",\n \"@type\" : \"Article\",\n \"author\" : \"Grant Patten\",\n \"publisher\" : \"Front Row Insurance\",\n \"name\" : \"Filmmakers, are YOU prepared with cyber insurance if you get hacked?\",\n \"headline\" : \"Filmmakers, are YOU prepared with cyber insurance if you get hacked?\",\n \"datePublished\" : \"2020-06-29\",\n \"image\" : \"https://f.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/61352/Cyber%20Insurance/film%20producers/Film-cyber-insurance-FB-forweb600.jpg\"\n}\n</script><p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong><i>Source</i></strong><i>: Royalty-free stock photo ID: 635676176, Shutterstock</i></span></p>\n<!--more-->\n<p class=\"p2\">Don’t think a cyber hack could happen to <i>your</i> production company? Well, think again! Just look at the below real-life examples of <strong>film production company hacks</strong> to see how real this threat is:</p>\n<h2 class=\"p4\">The Sony Pictures hack (2014)</h2>\n<p class=\"p2\">In 2014, a hacker group (likely sponsored by the North Korean government) leaked a release of confidential data from Sony Pictures, including personal information about employees and their families, information about executive salaries at the company, copies of then-unreleased films, plans for future films, scripts and other information. Several Sony Twitter accounts were also hacked.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">The group demanded the cancellation of the release of Sony’s comedy film <i>The Interview</i> (2014) and, indeed, major cinema chains opted not to screen the film in response to these threats.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Although the film eventually did well through a digital-only release, the cinema chain cancellations amounted to (potentially) millions in lost revenue for Sony. With <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">cyber insurance</span></a>, the <strong>business interruption</strong> coverage could cover lost income and related costs.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">If a hacker can breach the defences of a large entertainment company such as Sony Pictures, they can certainly breach a smaller production company, too. Hackers are becoming smarter, making it harder for companies to defend themselves from a data breach.</p>\n<h2 class=\"p4\">The Larson Studios hack (2017)</h2>\n<p class=\"p2\">In 2017, LA-based digital production company Larson Studios was hacked. The hackers apparently purloined 10 episodes of <i>Orange is the New Black</i>, which Larson Studios produces, then demanded ransom to prevent the shows from being released unofficially.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Larson Studios made the difficult decision to wire more than $50,000 USD in extortion money to the hackers. Yet, the unscrupulous hackers <i>still</i> leaked the stolen episodes on a file sharing website more than a month before the show was set to premiere. <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Cyber insurance</span></a> would <strong>cover payments</strong> to those who threaten to disclose sensitive data.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Larson Studios made another expensive decision: to hire private data security experts to find out what happened. With <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">cyber liability insurance</span></a>, the cost of a <strong>forensic investigation</strong> is included in the policy.</p>\n<h2 class=\"p4\">What is cyber liability insurance?</h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Cyber hack insurance</strong></span><strong> for filmmakers</strong></a> is designed to protect them from certain losses associated with data breaches and hacks. After a hack, there are costs you may incur, including (but not limited to):</p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\">notifying customers that their information has been stolen</li>\n<li class=\"li2\">paying to restore or recover the stolen data</li>\n<li class=\"li2\">paying to conduct an investigation to determine what happened</li>\n<li class=\"li2\">losing money from business interruption</li>\n</ul>\n<h2 class=\"p4\">How can cyber insurance help filmmakers and film producers?</h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Hack insurance</span> can help with expenses associated with managing a hack, such as incident response and data recovery expenses.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Not only is your work stored on your computer(s), you may also have accounting, employee and/or client personal information on there. If you suffer a hack, your insurance can help you manage the costs associated with the loss. <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Front Row's cyber hack insurance policy</span></a> is available to be quoted.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><i>90% of small businesses in Canada do </i><strong><i>not</i></strong><i> have </i><a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>Cyber Insurance</i></span></a><i>:</i> take a few minutes to protect your production company, which has taken you so long to establish.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">&nbsp;</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">&nbsp;</p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong><i>About</i></strong><i>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that provides cyber insurance for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite payment of claims.</i></p>\n<h3 class=\"p5\">Citations:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_Pictures_hack\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_Pictures_hack</a></span></li>\n<li class=\"p6\"><a href=\"https://variety.com/2017/digital/features/netflix-orange-is-the-new-black-leak-dark-overlord-larson-studios-1202471400/\">https://variety.com/2017/digital/features/netflix-orange-is-the-new-black-leak-dark-overlord-larson-studios-1202471400/</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"p7\" style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><i><strong>DISCLAIMER</strong>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. 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Well, think again! Just look at the below real-life examples of <strong>film production company hacks</strong> to see how real this threat is:</p>\n<h2 class=\"p4\">The Sony Pictures hack (2014)</h2>\n<p class=\"p2\">In 2014, a hacker group (likely sponsored by the North Korean government) leaked a release of confidential data from Sony Pictures, including personal information about employees and their families, information about executive salaries at the company, copies of then-unreleased films, plans for future films, scripts and other information. Several Sony Twitter accounts were also hacked.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">The group demanded the cancellation of the release of Sony’s comedy film <i>The Interview</i> (2014) and, indeed, major cinema chains opted not to screen the film in response to these threats.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Although the film eventually did well through a digital-only release, the cinema chain cancellations amounted to (potentially) millions in lost revenue for Sony. With <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">cyber insurance</span></a>, the <strong>business interruption</strong> coverage could cover lost income and related costs.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">If a hacker can breach the defences of a large entertainment company such as Sony Pictures, they can certainly breach a smaller production company, too. Hackers are becoming smarter, making it harder for companies to defend themselves from a data breach.</p>\n<h2 class=\"p4\">The Larson Studios hack (2017)</h2>\n<p class=\"p2\">In 2017, LA-based digital production company Larson Studios was hacked. The hackers apparently purloined 10 episodes of <i>Orange is the New Black</i>, which Larson Studios produces, then demanded ransom to prevent the shows from being released unofficially.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Larson Studios made the difficult decision to wire more than $50,000 USD in extortion money to the hackers. Yet, the unscrupulous hackers <i>still</i> leaked the stolen episodes on a file sharing website more than a month before the show was set to premiere. <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Cyber insurance</span></a> would <strong>cover payments</strong> to those who threaten to disclose sensitive data.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Larson Studios made another expensive decision: to hire private data security experts to find out what happened. With <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">cyber liability insurance</span></a>, the cost of a <strong>forensic investigation</strong> is included in the policy.</p>\n<h2 class=\"p4\">What is cyber liability insurance?</h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Cyber hack insurance</strong></span><strong> for filmmakers</strong></a> is designed to protect them from certain losses associated with data breaches and hacks. After a hack, there are costs you may incur, including (but not limited to):</p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\">notifying customers that their information has been stolen</li>\n<li class=\"li2\">paying to restore or recover the stolen data</li>\n<li class=\"li2\">paying to conduct an investigation to determine what happened</li>\n<li class=\"li2\">losing money from business interruption</li>\n</ul>\n<h2 class=\"p4\">How can cyber insurance help filmmakers and film producers?</h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Hack insurance</span> can help with expenses associated with managing a hack, such as incident response and data recovery expenses.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Not only is your work stored on your computer(s), you may also have accounting, employee and/or client personal information on there. If you suffer a hack, your insurance can help you manage the costs associated with the loss. <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Front Row's cyber hack insurance policy</span></a> is available to be quoted.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><i>90% of small businesses in Canada do </i><strong><i>not</i></strong><i> have </i><a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>Cyber Insurance</i></span></a><i>:</i> take a few minutes to protect your production company, which has taken you so long to establish.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">&nbsp;</p>\n<p class=\"p3\">&nbsp;</p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong><i>About</i></strong><i>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that provides cyber insurance for a very low cost. 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Well, think again! Just look at the below real-life examples of <strong>film production company hacks</strong> to see how real this threat is:</p>\n<h2 class=\"p4\">The Sony Pictures hack (2014)</h2>\n<p class=\"p2\">In 2014, a hacker group (likely sponsored by the North Korean government) leaked a release of confidential data from Sony Pictures, including personal information about employees and their families, information about executive salaries at the company, copies of then-unreleased films, plans for future films, scripts and other information. Several Sony Twitter accounts were also hacked.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">The group demanded the cancellation of the release of Sony’s comedy film <i>The Interview</i> (2014) and, indeed, major cinema chains opted not to screen the film in response to these threats.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Although the film eventually did reasonably well through a digital-only release, the cinema chain cancellations amounted to (potentially) millions in lost revenue for Sony. With <a href=\"https://hackinsure.frontrowinsurance.com/\" rel=\" noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">cyber insurance</span></a>, the included <strong>business interruption</strong> coverage could cover lost income and related costs.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">If a hacker can breach the defences of a large entertainment company such as Sony Pictures, they can certainly breach a smaller production company, too. Hackers are becoming smarter, making it harder for production companies to defend themselves from a data breach.</p>\n<h2 class=\"p4\">The Larson Studios hack (2017)</h2>\n<p class=\"p2\">In 2017, LA-based digital production company Larson Studios was hacked. The hackers apparently purloined 10 episodes of <i>Orange is the New Black</i>, which Larson Studios produces, then demanded ransom to prevent the shows from being released unofficially.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Larson Studios made the difficult decision to wire more than $50,000 USD in extortion money to the hackers. Yet, the unscrupulous hackers <i>still</i> leaked the stolen episodes on a file sharing website more than a month before the show was set to premiere. <a href=\"https://hackinsure.frontrowinsurance.com/\" rel=\" noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Cyber insurance</span></a> would <strong>cover payments</strong> to those who threaten to obtain and disclose sensitive information.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Larson Studios made another expensive decision: to hire private data security experts to find out what happened. With <a href=\"https://hackinsure.frontrowinsurance.com/\" rel=\" noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">cyber liability insurance</span></a>, the cost of a <strong>forensic investigation</strong> is included in the policy.</p>\n<h2 class=\"p4\">WHAT IS <a href=\"https://hackinsure.frontrowinsurance.com/\" rel=\" noopener\">CYBER INSURANCE | CYBER LIABILITY INSURANCE | CYBER SECURITY INSURANCE | HACK INSURANCE</a>?</h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><a href=\"https://hackinsure.frontrowinsurance.com/\" rel=\" noopener\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Cyber hack insurance</strong></span><strong> for filmmakers</strong></a> is designed to protect them from certain losses associated with data breaches and hacks. After a hack, there are costs you may incur, including (but not limited to):</p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\">notifying customers that their information has been stolen</li>\n<li class=\"li2\">paying to restore or recover the stolen data</li>\n<li class=\"li2\">paying to conduct an investigation to determine what happened</li>\n<li class=\"li2\">losing money from business interruption</li>\n</ul>\n<h2 class=\"p4\">SO, HOW CAN <a href=\"https://hackinsure.frontrowinsurance.com/\" rel=\" noopener\">CYBER INSURANCE</a> HELP FILMMAKERS?</h2>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Hack insurance</span> can help with expenses associated with managing a hack, such as incident response and data recovery expenses.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Not only is your work stored on your computer(s), you may also have accounting, employee and/or client personal information on there. If you suffer a hack, your insurance can help you manage the costs associated with the loss. <a href=\"https://hackinsure.frontrowinsurance.com/\" rel=\" noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Front Row's cyber hack insurance policy</span></a> starts at just $300 CAD annually and includes comprehensive cyber coverage with limit options up to $1,000,000.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><i>90% of small businesses in Canada do </i><strong><i>not</i></strong><i> have </i><a href=\"https://hackinsure.frontrowinsurance.com/\" rel=\" noopener\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>Cyber Insurance</i></span></a><i>:</i> take a few minutes to protect your production company, which has taken you so long to establish.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\"></p>\n<p class=\"p3\">&nbsp;</p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong><i>About</i></strong><i>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that provides cyber insurance for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite payment of claims. Front Row has offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal and Halifax. </i></p>\n<h3 class=\"p5\">Citations:</h3>\n<p class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_Pictures_hack\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_Pictures_hack<span class=\"s3\"></span></a></span></p>\n<p class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https://variety.com/2017/digital/features/netflix-orange-is-the-new-black-leak-dark-overlord-larson-studios-1202471400/\">https://variety.com/2017/digital/features/netflix-orange-is-the-new-black-leak-dark-overlord-larson-studios-1202471400/<span class=\"s3\"></span></a></span></p>\n<p class=\"p7\" style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><i><strong>DISCLAIMER</strong>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. 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It could be: a film production company holding scripts from writers; ad agencies holding strategic plans to formulate an ad campaign; photographers holding secret marketing campaign ideas.</span></p>\n<h2><span>4 ways to help prevent cyber attacks:</span><span></span></h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Educating your employees.</strong> All companies can take action by raising awareness through employee training. By teaching your employees how to properly dispose of sensitive information and having protocols to change passwords on a regular basis, the chance of preventing a cyber attack is increased.<br><br></li>\n<li><strong>Purchasing <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\">cyber insurance</a>. </strong>Whether you are Sony Pictures or operating a small two-person design studio, you are never going to be truly protected without cyber insurance. 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It could be: a film production company holding scripts from writers; ad agencies holding strategic plans to formulate an ad campaign; photographers holding secret marketing campaign ideas.</span></p>\n<h2><span>4 ways to help prevent cyber attacks:</span><span></span></h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Educating your employees.</strong> All companies can take action by raising awareness through employee training. By teaching your employees how to properly dispose of sensitive information and having protocols to change passwords on a regular basis, the chance of preventing a cyber attack is increased.<br><br></li>\n<li><strong>Purchasing <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\">cyber insurance</a>. </strong>Whether you are Sony Pictures or operating a small two-person design studio, you are never going to be truly protected without cyber insurance. 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animation that operate without cyber security insurance are exposed to cyber attacks.</p>\n<!--more--><p style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Any company that produces creative content usually holds sensitive information for their clients. It could be: a film production company holding scripts from writers; ad agencies holding strategic plans to formulate an ad campaign; photographers holding secret marketing campaign ideas.</span></p>\n<h2><span>4 ways to help prevent cyber attacks:</span><span></span></h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Educating your employees.</strong> All companies can take action by raising awareness through employee training. By teaching your employees how to properly dispose of sensitive information and having protocols to change passwords on a regular basis, the chance of preventing a cyber attack is increased.<br><br></li>\n<li><strong>Purchasing <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\">cyber insurance</a>. </strong>Whether you are Sony Pictures or operating a small two-person design studio, you are never going to be truly protected without cyber insurance. Sophisticated cyber hackers are now targeting small companies as bigger companies invest in better protections. 43% of all cyber attacks are now against small businesses.<br><br></li>\n<li><strong>Being proactive.</strong> Business owners who are tuned into the ongoing cyber risks will always come out on top because they realize this is a growing exposure. 60% of small business that are hacked never recover and go out of business in 6 months after the cyber attack.<br><br></li>\n<li><strong>Dealing with data</strong>. People don’t think they need cyber insurance because their data is backed up, on another server or encrypted. Unfortunately, anyone dealing with data has an exposure to cyber attacks; this doesn’t ensure cyber security. 90% of all small business have no protocols in place to protect client data. Create a plan and follow it.</li>\n</ol>\n<p><strong>Need cyber insurance?</strong> Peace of Mind starts with a <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\">quote for cyber insurance</a>.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">&nbsp;</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><em><strong>About</strong>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that provides cyber and office insurance for the lowest possible cost in addition to arranging custom policies for the entertainment industry. Should a claim occur, Front Row ensures that their clients receive the money they are owed per the insurance policy, as quickly as possible. Front Row has offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal and Halifax.</em></p>"},"id":"post_body","label":"Blog Content","name":"post_body","type":"rich_text"}}},{"ab":false,"abStatus":null,"abTestId":null,"abVariation":false,"abVariationAutomated":false,"absoluteUrl":"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/if-youre-hit-with-ransomware-youll-want-cyber-insurance","afterPostBody":null,"aifeatures":null,"allowedSlugConflict":false,"analytics":null,"analyticsPageId":"33027084766","analyticsPageType":"blog-post","approvalStatus":null,"archived":false,"archivedAt":0,"archivedInDashboard":false,"areCommentsAllowed":true,"attachedStylesheets":[],"audienceAccess":"PUBLIC","author":null,"authorName":null,"authorUsername":null,"blogAuthor":{"avatar":"","bio":"Grant Patten - Brand Manager","cdnPurgeEmbargoTime":null,"cosObjectType":"BLOG_AUTHOR","created":1557244191140,"deletedAt":0,"displayName":"Grant Patten","email":"grant@frontrowinsurance.com","facebook":"","fullName":"Grant Patten","gravatarUrl":"https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/9751f803d54c2340cccdf5025adc9aa4","hasSocialProfiles":false,"id":9474946913,"label":"Grant Patten","language":null,"linkedin":"","name":"Grant Patten","portalId":61352,"slug":"grant-patten","translatedFromId":null,"translations":{},"twitter":"","twitterUsername":"","updated":1734492122833,"userId":null,"username":null,"website":""},"blogAuthorId":9474946913,"blogPostAuthor":{"avatar":"","bio":"Grant Patten - Brand Manager","cdnPurgeEmbargoTime":null,"cosObjectType":"BLOG_AUTHOR","created":1557244191140,"deletedAt":0,"displayName":"Grant Patten","email":"grant@frontrowinsurance.com","facebook":"","fullName":"Grant Patten","gravatarUrl":"https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/9751f803d54c2340cccdf5025adc9aa4","hasSocialProfiles":false,"id":9474946913,"label":"Grant Patten","language":null,"linkedin":"","name":"Grant Patten","portalId":61352,"slug":"grant-patten","translatedFromId":null,"translations":{},"twitter":"","twitterUsername":"","updated":1734492122833,"userId":null,"username":null,"website":""},"blogPostScheduleTaskUid":null,"blogPublishInstantEmailCampaignId":null,"blogPublishInstantEmailRetryCount":null,"blogPublishInstantEmailTaskUid":"61352-33027084766-1690324451133","blogPublishToSocialMediaTask":"DONE","blueprintTypeId":0,"businessUnitId":null,"campaign":"bebb8aff-3a38-4bb7-bcdd-ec6e75054520","campaignName":"Cyber","campaignUtm":"Cyber","category":3,"categoryId":3,"cdnPurgeEmbargoTime":null,"checkPostLevelAudienceAccessFirst":true,"clonedFrom":null,"composeBody":null,"compositionId":0,"contentAccessRuleIds":[],"contentAccessRuleTypes":[],"contentGroup":952267656,"contentGroupId":952267656,"contentTypeCategory":3,"contentTypeCategoryId":3,"contentTypeId":null,"created":1596044782496,"createdByAgent":null,"createdById":7915797,"createdTime":1596044782496,"crmObjectId":null,"css":{},"cssText":"","ctaClicks":null,"ctaViews":null,"currentState":"PUBLISHED","currentlyPublished":true,"deletedAt":0,"deletedBy":null,"deletedByEmail":null,"deletedById":null,"domain":"","dynamicPageDataSourceId":null,"dynamicPageDataSourceType":null,"dynamicPageHubDbTableId":null,"enableDomainStylesheets":null,"enableGoogleAmpOutputOverride":false,"enableLayoutStylesheets":null,"errors":[],"featuredImage":"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/Cyber%20Insurance-DISCONTINUED/ransomware/ransomware-shutterstock_659365795-forweb600.jpg","featuredImageAltText":"Ransomware attack","featuredImageHeight":400,"featuredImageLength":0,"featuredImageWidth":600,"flexAreas":{},"folderId":null,"footerHtml":null,"freezeDate":1690307853363,"generateJsonLdEnabledOverride":true,"hasContentAccessRules":false,"hasUserChanges":true,"headHtml":null,"header":null,"htmlTitle":"If You’re Hit with Ransomware, You’ll Want Cyber Insurance (Canada)","id":33027084766,"includeDefaultCustomCss":null,"isCaptchaRequired":true,"isCrawlableByBots":false,"isDraft":false,"isInstantEmailEnabled":true,"isPublished":true,"isSocialPublishingEnabled":false,"keywords":[],"label":"If You’re Hit with Ransomware, You’ll Want Cyber Insurance (Canada)","language":"en","lastEditSessionId":null,"lastEditUpdateId":null,"layoutSections":{},"legacyBlogTabid":null,"legacyId":null,"legacyPostGuid":null,"linkRelCanonicalUrl":null,"listTemplate":"prox_frontrow/templates/blog/blog-listing.html","liveDomain":"www.frontrowinsurance.com","mab":false,"mabExperimentId":null,"mabMaster":false,"mabVariant":false,"meta":{"keywords":[],"generate_json_ld_enabled":true,"post_body":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 14px;\"><em><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><strong>Source</strong>: Royalty-free </span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">stock photo</span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> ID: 659365795 | Shutterstock</span></em></p>\n<!--more--><h2 style=\"font-size: 36px;\">Small Business Owners: If You’re Hit with Ransomware, You’ll Want Cyber Insurance</h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Don’t think a ransomware hack could happen to <i>your</i> small business? Well, think again!</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Perhaps the fastest-growing cybersecurity threat in Canada right now is ransomware, a type of malware (malicious software) that uses sophisticated encryption to block access to a computer, network and/or data until a sum of money is paid.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Ransoms typically range from $800 to $5,000 (but sometimes <i>much</i> more), as most cybercriminals are aware that a business can’t operate without its computer system or important client data and the fee is just manageable enough for most companies to pay.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Just look at the below real-life examples of <strong>ransomware attacks on small businesses</strong> to see how real this threat is:</p>\n<h3>Toronto Accounting Firm Ransomware Hack (2020) / Who does ransomware target?</h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">An accounting firm based in Toronto was hit by ransomware in 2020. The ransomware encrypted various confidential reports, including an expense form from one of the firm’s main partners.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Additionally, the hackers stole some documents and auctioned them off on the dark web. Typically, hackers auction off such data to increase pressure on victim companies to pay up for decryption keys.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">With <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">cyber insurance</span></a>, <strong>theft and fraud coverage</strong> is included to cover destruction or loss of digital data resulting from a criminal cyber event.</p>\n<h3>Toronto Dental Clinic Ransomware Hack (2019) / Who does ransomware target?</h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">Also in 2019, an anonymous Toronto dental clinic was hit by the Ryuk ransomware attack. <i></i>The ransomware locked staff out of digital files for at least a day and they had to take notes on paper. The dentist said files on 19 out of the clinic's 22 computers became encrypted.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The hacker initially demanded nine bitcoins (nearly $100,000) to decrypt the dental clinic’s files, but later increased that price to 15 bitcoins ($165,000). The dentist opted not to pay the ransom because they had a good backup in place.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">With <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">cyber liability insurance</span></a>, the cost of a <strong>forensic investigation</strong> may be included to determine how, exactly, a hack occurred, and to assess the impact of the attack. (Determination of whether or not a forensic investigation will be triggered depends on the circumstances of each claim.)</p>\n<h3>Montreal Insurance Brokerage Ransomware Hack (2016) / Who does ransomware target?</h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">An insurance brokerage based in Montreal experienced a ransomware attack in early 2016. A mysterious error message began appearing on their system: <i>“The system cannot access the database.”</i> Upon consulting their IT firm, it was discovered that ransomware had been installed onto the brokerage’s system through an email attachment that an unsuspecting employee had opened. The ransomware had encrypted all the brokerage’s client data, including emails, PDFs and other policy documents, rendering the data completely inaccessible until a sum of money was paid – $2,300 CAD.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">“To deal with the ransomware, I called my tech support team and we had backed up our data, but unfortunately it wasn’t completely up-to-date; the latest backup was six weeks in the past,” recalled the brokerage President. “It was important for us to retrieve the latest data, so I made the difficult decision to pay the ransom. It came down to paying $2,300 or losing six weeks of work, so I chose the former.”</p>\n<h3>Why ransomware hackers use Bitcoin:</h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">The ransomware attacker insisted the brokerage pay via the digital currency system Bitcoin in order to make the payment untraceable. Due to the elaborate software architecture that stands behind this currency, which uses cryptography to secure transactions, it is extremely difficult to find out who is actually exchanging the Bitcoins, much less what they’re selling.</p>\n<h3>Ransomware Prevention | Ransomware Remediation | Ransomware Protection Tips</h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">So, what should other companies do to avoid the same thorny situations as mentioned in the above real-life examples? Maintaining an on-site <strong>data backup solution</strong> is certainly prudent; however, these backups must be frequent and thorough to be effective, and relying solely on local backups is generally inadvisable. Companies could also implement a backup in the cloud, which means sending copies of data to at least one secure off-site server. Leaders in the cloud backup space include Dropbox, Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">But, of course, the best approach is to avoid being infected with ransomware in the first place. <strong>Educate employees</strong> about how to recognize suspicious emails. As the primary installation source of ransomware is online advertisements, according to security firm Symantec, be careful about clicking on Internet ads.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Most software products have different <strong>authorization levels</strong> that can be customized; business owners should take advantage of this feature to create different access levels for employees, giving each employee access only to the areas they need for their work, and restricting them from the others.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">And, of course, don’t neglect the basics: make sure your <strong>antivirus software</strong> is regularly updated and your systems are regularly patched. A multi-layered defense comprised of a next-generation firewall (NGFW) will reduce the number of successful ransomware attacks on your internal network. NGFWs can cost under $1,000 and leaders in this space include Palo Alto, Cisco, Barracuda and Juniper.</p>\n<h3>Get Ransomware Insurance / Cyber Insurance / Cyber Liability Insurance / Cyber Risk Insurance</h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Front Row’s cyber liability insurance policy</span></a> includes <strong>Extortion &amp; Ransomware coverage</strong> for costs associated with payments to those who threaten to disclose sensitive information.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Protect your data and your clients' data. <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Front Row's cyber insurance policy</strong></span></a> is available now; contact Front Row for a cyber insurance quote.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><i>90% of small businesses in Canada do not have Cyber Insurance:</i> take a few minutes to protect your business that has taken you so long to establish.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">&nbsp;</p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><i>About</i></strong><i>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that provides cyber insurance for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite payment of claims. Front Row has offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal and Halifax.</i></p>\n<h3>Citations:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p7\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span class=\"s3\"><a href=\"https://cybersecurityventures.com/global-ransomware-damage-costs-predicted-to-reach-20-billion-usd-by-2021/\">https://cybersecurityventures.com/global-ransomware-damage-costs-predicted-to-reach-20-billion-usd-by-2021/</a></span></span></li>\n<li class=\"p7\"><a href=\"https://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/more-ransomware-canada-1.5317871\">https://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/more-ransomware-canada-1.5317871</a></li>\n<li class=\"p7\"><a href=\"https://www.csio.com/article/one-broker%E2%80%99s-ransomware-scare\">https://www.csio.com/article/one-broker%E2%80%99s-ransomware-scare</a></li>\n<li class=\"p7\"><a href=\"https://www.itworldcanada.com/article/toronto-accounting-firm-hit-by-ransomware/432049\">https://www.itworldcanada.com/article/toronto-accounting-firm-hit-by-ransomware/432049</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"p8\" style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><i><strong>DISCLAIMER</strong>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</i></p>","post_summary":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 14px;\"><em><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><strong>Source</strong>: Royalty-free </span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">stock photo</span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> ID: 659365795 | Shutterstock</span></em></p>\n","blog_post_schedule_task_uid":null,"blog_publish_to_social_media_task":"DONE","blog_publish_instant_email_task_uid":"61352-33027084766-1690324451133","blog_publish_instant_email_campaign_id":null,"blog_publish_instant_email_retry_count":null,"rss_body":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 14px;\"><em><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><strong>Source</strong>: Royalty-free </span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">stock photo</span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> ID: 659365795 | Shutterstock</span></em></p>\n<!--more--><h2 style=\"font-size: 36px;\">Small Business Owners: If You’re Hit with Ransomware, You’ll Want Cyber Insurance</h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Don’t think a ransomware hack could happen to <i>your</i> small business? Well, think again!</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Perhaps the fastest-growing cybersecurity threat in Canada right now is ransomware, a type of malware (malicious software) that uses sophisticated encryption to block access to a computer, network and/or data until a sum of money is paid.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Ransoms typically range from $800 to $5,000 (but sometimes <i>much</i> more), as most cybercriminals are aware that a business can’t operate without its computer system or important client data and the fee is just manageable enough for most companies to pay.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Just look at the below real-life examples of <strong>ransomware attacks on small businesses</strong> to see how real this threat is:</p>\n<h3>Toronto Accounting Firm Ransomware Hack (2020) / Who does ransomware target?</h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">An accounting firm based in Toronto was hit by ransomware in 2020. The ransomware encrypted various confidential reports, including an expense form from one of the firm’s main partners.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Additionally, the hackers stole some documents and auctioned them off on the dark web. Typically, hackers auction off such data to increase pressure on victim companies to pay up for decryption keys.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">With <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">cyber insurance</span></a>, <strong>theft and fraud coverage</strong> is included to cover destruction or loss of digital data resulting from a criminal cyber event.</p>\n<h3>Toronto Dental Clinic Ransomware Hack (2019) / Who does ransomware target?</h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">Also in 2019, an anonymous Toronto dental clinic was hit by the Ryuk ransomware attack. <i></i>The ransomware locked staff out of digital files for at least a day and they had to take notes on paper. The dentist said files on 19 out of the clinic's 22 computers became encrypted.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The hacker initially demanded nine bitcoins (nearly $100,000) to decrypt the dental clinic’s files, but later increased that price to 15 bitcoins ($165,000). The dentist opted not to pay the ransom because they had a good backup in place.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">With <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">cyber liability insurance</span></a>, the cost of a <strong>forensic investigation</strong> may be included to determine how, exactly, a hack occurred, and to assess the impact of the attack. (Determination of whether or not a forensic investigation will be triggered depends on the circumstances of each claim.)</p>\n<h3>Montreal Insurance Brokerage Ransomware Hack (2016) / Who does ransomware target?</h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">An insurance brokerage based in Montreal experienced a ransomware attack in early 2016. A mysterious error message began appearing on their system: <i>“The system cannot access the database.”</i> Upon consulting their IT firm, it was discovered that ransomware had been installed onto the brokerage’s system through an email attachment that an unsuspecting employee had opened. The ransomware had encrypted all the brokerage’s client data, including emails, PDFs and other policy documents, rendering the data completely inaccessible until a sum of money was paid – $2,300 CAD.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">“To deal with the ransomware, I called my tech support team and we had backed up our data, but unfortunately it wasn’t completely up-to-date; the latest backup was six weeks in the past,” recalled the brokerage President. “It was important for us to retrieve the latest data, so I made the difficult decision to pay the ransom. It came down to paying $2,300 or losing six weeks of work, so I chose the former.”</p>\n<h3>Why ransomware hackers use Bitcoin:</h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">The ransomware attacker insisted the brokerage pay via the digital currency system Bitcoin in order to make the payment untraceable. Due to the elaborate software architecture that stands behind this currency, which uses cryptography to secure transactions, it is extremely difficult to find out who is actually exchanging the Bitcoins, much less what they’re selling.</p>\n<h3>Ransomware Prevention | Ransomware Remediation | Ransomware Protection Tips</h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">So, what should other companies do to avoid the same thorny situations as mentioned in the above real-life examples? Maintaining an on-site <strong>data backup solution</strong> is certainly prudent; however, these backups must be frequent and thorough to be effective, and relying solely on local backups is generally inadvisable. Companies could also implement a backup in the cloud, which means sending copies of data to at least one secure off-site server. Leaders in the cloud backup space include Dropbox, Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">But, of course, the best approach is to avoid being infected with ransomware in the first place. <strong>Educate employees</strong> about how to recognize suspicious emails. As the primary installation source of ransomware is online advertisements, according to security firm Symantec, be careful about clicking on Internet ads.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Most software products have different <strong>authorization levels</strong> that can be customized; business owners should take advantage of this feature to create different access levels for employees, giving each employee access only to the areas they need for their work, and restricting them from the others.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">And, of course, don’t neglect the basics: make sure your <strong>antivirus software</strong> is regularly updated and your systems are regularly patched. A multi-layered defense comprised of a next-generation firewall (NGFW) will reduce the number of successful ransomware attacks on your internal network. NGFWs can cost under $1,000 and leaders in this space include Palo Alto, Cisco, Barracuda and Juniper.</p>\n<h3>Get Ransomware Insurance / Cyber Insurance / Cyber Liability Insurance / Cyber Risk Insurance</h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Front Row’s cyber liability insurance policy</span></a> includes <strong>Extortion &amp; Ransomware coverage</strong> for costs associated with payments to those who threaten to disclose sensitive information.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Protect your data and your clients' data. <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Front Row's cyber insurance policy</strong></span></a> is available now; contact Front Row for a cyber insurance quote.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><i>90% of small businesses in Canada do not have Cyber Insurance:</i> take a few minutes to protect your business that has taken you so long to establish.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">&nbsp;</p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><i>About</i></strong><i>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that provides cyber insurance for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite payment of claims. Front Row has offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal and Halifax.</i></p>\n<h3>Citations:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p7\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span class=\"s3\"><a href=\"https://cybersecurityventures.com/global-ransomware-damage-costs-predicted-to-reach-20-billion-usd-by-2021/\">https://cybersecurityventures.com/global-ransomware-damage-costs-predicted-to-reach-20-billion-usd-by-2021/</a></span></span></li>\n<li class=\"p7\"><a href=\"https://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/more-ransomware-canada-1.5317871\">https://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/more-ransomware-canada-1.5317871</a></li>\n<li class=\"p7\"><a href=\"https://www.csio.com/article/one-broker%E2%80%99s-ransomware-scare\">https://www.csio.com/article/one-broker%E2%80%99s-ransomware-scare</a></li>\n<li class=\"p7\"><a href=\"https://www.itworldcanada.com/article/toronto-accounting-firm-hit-by-ransomware/432049\">https://www.itworldcanada.com/article/toronto-accounting-firm-hit-by-ransomware/432049</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"p8\" style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><i><strong>DISCLAIMER</strong>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. 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Well, think again!</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Perhaps the fastest-growing cybersecurity threat in Canada right now is ransomware, a type of malware (malicious software) that uses sophisticated encryption to block access to a computer, network and/or data until a sum of money is paid.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Ransoms typically range from $800 to $5,000 (but sometimes <i>much</i> more), as most cybercriminals are aware that a business can’t operate without its computer system or important client data and the fee is just manageable enough for most companies to pay.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Just look at the below real-life examples of <strong>ransomware attacks on small businesses</strong> to see how real this threat is:</p>\n<h3>Toronto Accounting Firm Ransomware Hack (2020) / Who does ransomware target?</h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">An accounting firm based in Toronto was hit by ransomware in 2020. The ransomware encrypted various confidential reports, including an expense form from one of the firm’s main partners.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Additionally, the hackers stole some documents and auctioned them off on the dark web. Typically, hackers auction off such data to increase pressure on victim companies to pay up for decryption keys.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">With <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">cyber insurance</span></a>, <strong>theft and fraud coverage</strong> is included to cover destruction or loss of digital data resulting from a criminal cyber event.</p>\n<h3>Toronto Dental Clinic Ransomware Hack (2019) / Who does ransomware target?</h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">Also in 2019, an anonymous Toronto dental clinic was hit by the Ryuk ransomware attack. <i></i>The ransomware locked staff out of digital files for at least a day and they had to take notes on paper. The dentist said files on 19 out of the clinic's 22 computers became encrypted.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The hacker initially demanded nine bitcoins (nearly $100,000) to decrypt the dental clinic’s files, but later increased that price to 15 bitcoins ($165,000). The dentist opted not to pay the ransom because they had a good backup in place.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">With <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">cyber liability insurance</span></a>, the cost of a <strong>forensic investigation</strong> may be included to determine how, exactly, a hack occurred, and to assess the impact of the attack. (Determination of whether or not a forensic investigation will be triggered depends on the circumstances of each claim.)</p>\n<h3>Montreal Insurance Brokerage Ransomware Hack (2016) / Who does ransomware target?</h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">An insurance brokerage based in Montreal experienced a ransomware attack in early 2016. A mysterious error message began appearing on their system: <i>“The system cannot access the database.”</i> Upon consulting their IT firm, it was discovered that ransomware had been installed onto the brokerage’s system through an email attachment that an unsuspecting employee had opened. The ransomware had encrypted all the brokerage’s client data, including emails, PDFs and other policy documents, rendering the data completely inaccessible until a sum of money was paid – $2,300 CAD.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">“To deal with the ransomware, I called my tech support team and we had backed up our data, but unfortunately it wasn’t completely up-to-date; the latest backup was six weeks in the past,” recalled the brokerage President. “It was important for us to retrieve the latest data, so I made the difficult decision to pay the ransom. It came down to paying $2,300 or losing six weeks of work, so I chose the former.”</p>\n<h3>Why ransomware hackers use Bitcoin:</h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">The ransomware attacker insisted the brokerage pay via the digital currency system Bitcoin in order to make the payment untraceable. Due to the elaborate software architecture that stands behind this currency, which uses cryptography to secure transactions, it is extremely difficult to find out who is actually exchanging the Bitcoins, much less what they’re selling.</p>\n<h3>Ransomware Prevention | Ransomware Remediation | Ransomware Protection Tips</h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">So, what should other companies do to avoid the same thorny situations as mentioned in the above real-life examples? Maintaining an on-site <strong>data backup solution</strong> is certainly prudent; however, these backups must be frequent and thorough to be effective, and relying solely on local backups is generally inadvisable. Companies could also implement a backup in the cloud, which means sending copies of data to at least one secure off-site server. Leaders in the cloud backup space include Dropbox, Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">But, of course, the best approach is to avoid being infected with ransomware in the first place. <strong>Educate employees</strong> about how to recognize suspicious emails. As the primary installation source of ransomware is online advertisements, according to security firm Symantec, be careful about clicking on Internet ads.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Most software products have different <strong>authorization levels</strong> that can be customized; business owners should take advantage of this feature to create different access levels for employees, giving each employee access only to the areas they need for their work, and restricting them from the others.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">And, of course, don’t neglect the basics: make sure your <strong>antivirus software</strong> is regularly updated and your systems are regularly patched. A multi-layered defense comprised of a next-generation firewall (NGFW) will reduce the number of successful ransomware attacks on your internal network. NGFWs can cost under $1,000 and leaders in this space include Palo Alto, Cisco, Barracuda and Juniper.</p>\n<h3>Get Ransomware Insurance / Cyber Insurance / Cyber Liability Insurance / Cyber Risk Insurance</h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Front Row’s cyber liability insurance policy</span></a> includes <strong>Extortion &amp; Ransomware coverage</strong> for costs associated with payments to those who threaten to disclose sensitive information.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Protect your data and your clients' data. <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Front Row's cyber insurance policy</strong></span></a> is available now; contact Front Row for a cyber insurance quote.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><i>90% of small businesses in Canada do not have Cyber Insurance:</i> take a few minutes to protect your business that has taken you so long to establish.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">&nbsp;</p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><i>About</i></strong><i>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that provides cyber insurance for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite payment of claims. Front Row has offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal and Halifax.</i></p>\n<h3>Citations:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p7\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span class=\"s3\"><a href=\"https://cybersecurityventures.com/global-ransomware-damage-costs-predicted-to-reach-20-billion-usd-by-2021/\">https://cybersecurityventures.com/global-ransomware-damage-costs-predicted-to-reach-20-billion-usd-by-2021/</a></span></span></li>\n<li class=\"p7\"><a href=\"https://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/more-ransomware-canada-1.5317871\">https://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/more-ransomware-canada-1.5317871</a></li>\n<li class=\"p7\"><a href=\"https://www.csio.com/article/one-broker%E2%80%99s-ransomware-scare\">https://www.csio.com/article/one-broker%E2%80%99s-ransomware-scare</a></li>\n<li class=\"p7\"><a href=\"https://www.itworldcanada.com/article/toronto-accounting-firm-hit-by-ransomware/432049\">https://www.itworldcanada.com/article/toronto-accounting-firm-hit-by-ransomware/432049</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"p8\" style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><i><strong>DISCLAIMER</strong>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</i></p>","postBodyRss":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 14px;\"><em><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><strong>Source</strong>: Royalty-free </span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">stock photo</span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> ID: 659365795 | Shutterstock</span></em></p>\n<!--more--><h2 style=\"font-size: 36px;\">Small Business Owners: If You’re Hit with Ransomware, You’ll Want Cyber Insurance</h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Don’t think a ransomware hack could happen to <i>your</i> small business? Well, think again!</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Perhaps the fastest-growing cybersecurity threat in Canada right now is ransomware, a type of malware (malicious software) that uses sophisticated encryption to block access to a computer, network and/or data until a sum of money is paid.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Ransoms typically range from $800 to $5,000 (but sometimes <i>much</i> more), as most cybercriminals are aware that a business can’t operate without its computer system or important client data and the fee is just manageable enough for most companies to pay.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Just look at the below real-life examples of <strong>ransomware attacks on small businesses</strong> to see how real this threat is:</p>\n<h3>Toronto Accounting Firm Ransomware Hack (2020) / Who does ransomware target?</h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">An accounting firm based in Toronto was hit by ransomware in 2020. The ransomware encrypted various confidential reports, including an expense form from one of the firm’s main partners.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Additionally, the hackers stole some documents and auctioned them off on the dark web. Typically, hackers auction off such data to increase pressure on victim companies to pay up for decryption keys.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">With <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">cyber insurance</span></a>, <strong>theft and fraud coverage</strong> is included to cover destruction or loss of digital data resulting from a criminal cyber event.</p>\n<h3>Toronto Dental Clinic Ransomware Hack (2019) / Who does ransomware target?</h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">Also in 2019, an anonymous Toronto dental clinic was hit by the Ryuk ransomware attack. <i></i>The ransomware locked staff out of digital files for at least a day and they had to take notes on paper. The dentist said files on 19 out of the clinic's 22 computers became encrypted.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The hacker initially demanded nine bitcoins (nearly $100,000) to decrypt the dental clinic’s files, but later increased that price to 15 bitcoins ($165,000). The dentist opted not to pay the ransom because they had a good backup in place.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">With <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">cyber liability insurance</span></a>, the cost of a <strong>forensic investigation</strong> may be included to determine how, exactly, a hack occurred, and to assess the impact of the attack. (Determination of whether or not a forensic investigation will be triggered depends on the circumstances of each claim.)</p>\n<h3>Montreal Insurance Brokerage Ransomware Hack (2016) / Who does ransomware target?</h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">An insurance brokerage based in Montreal experienced a ransomware attack in early 2016. A mysterious error message began appearing on their system: <i>“The system cannot access the database.”</i> Upon consulting their IT firm, it was discovered that ransomware had been installed onto the brokerage’s system through an email attachment that an unsuspecting employee had opened. The ransomware had encrypted all the brokerage’s client data, including emails, PDFs and other policy documents, rendering the data completely inaccessible until a sum of money was paid – $2,300 CAD.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">“To deal with the ransomware, I called my tech support team and we had backed up our data, but unfortunately it wasn’t completely up-to-date; the latest backup was six weeks in the past,” recalled the brokerage President. “It was important for us to retrieve the latest data, so I made the difficult decision to pay the ransom. It came down to paying $2,300 or losing six weeks of work, so I chose the former.”</p>\n<h3>Why ransomware hackers use Bitcoin:</h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">The ransomware attacker insisted the brokerage pay via the digital currency system Bitcoin in order to make the payment untraceable. Due to the elaborate software architecture that stands behind this currency, which uses cryptography to secure transactions, it is extremely difficult to find out who is actually exchanging the Bitcoins, much less what they’re selling.</p>\n<h3>Ransomware Prevention | Ransomware Remediation | Ransomware Protection Tips</h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">So, what should other companies do to avoid the same thorny situations as mentioned in the above real-life examples? Maintaining an on-site <strong>data backup solution</strong> is certainly prudent; however, these backups must be frequent and thorough to be effective, and relying solely on local backups is generally inadvisable. Companies could also implement a backup in the cloud, which means sending copies of data to at least one secure off-site server. Leaders in the cloud backup space include Dropbox, Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">But, of course, the best approach is to avoid being infected with ransomware in the first place. <strong>Educate employees</strong> about how to recognize suspicious emails. As the primary installation source of ransomware is online advertisements, according to security firm Symantec, be careful about clicking on Internet ads.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Most software products have different <strong>authorization levels</strong> that can be customized; business owners should take advantage of this feature to create different access levels for employees, giving each employee access only to the areas they need for their work, and restricting them from the others.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">And, of course, don’t neglect the basics: make sure your <strong>antivirus software</strong> is regularly updated and your systems are regularly patched. A multi-layered defense comprised of a next-generation firewall (NGFW) will reduce the number of successful ransomware attacks on your internal network. NGFWs can cost under $1,000 and leaders in this space include Palo Alto, Cisco, Barracuda and Juniper.</p>\n<h3>Get Ransomware Insurance / Cyber Insurance / Cyber Liability Insurance / Cyber Risk Insurance</h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Front Row’s cyber liability insurance policy</span></a> includes <strong>Extortion &amp; Ransomware coverage</strong> for costs associated with payments to those who threaten to disclose sensitive information.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Protect your data and your clients' data. <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Front Row's cyber insurance policy</strong></span></a> is available now; contact Front Row for a cyber insurance quote.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><i>90% of small businesses in Canada do not have Cyber Insurance:</i> take a few minutes to protect your business that has taken you so long to establish.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">&nbsp;</p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><i>About</i></strong><i>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that provides cyber insurance for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite payment of claims. Front Row has offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal and Halifax.</i></p>\n<h3>Citations:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p7\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span class=\"s3\"><a href=\"https://cybersecurityventures.com/global-ransomware-damage-costs-predicted-to-reach-20-billion-usd-by-2021/\">https://cybersecurityventures.com/global-ransomware-damage-costs-predicted-to-reach-20-billion-usd-by-2021/</a></span></span></li>\n<li class=\"p7\"><a href=\"https://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/more-ransomware-canada-1.5317871\">https://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/more-ransomware-canada-1.5317871</a></li>\n<li class=\"p7\"><a href=\"https://www.csio.com/article/one-broker%E2%80%99s-ransomware-scare\">https://www.csio.com/article/one-broker%E2%80%99s-ransomware-scare</a></li>\n<li class=\"p7\"><a href=\"https://www.itworldcanada.com/article/toronto-accounting-firm-hit-by-ransomware/432049\">https://www.itworldcanada.com/article/toronto-accounting-firm-hit-by-ransomware/432049</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"p8\" style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><i><strong>DISCLAIMER</strong>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</i></p>","postEmailContent":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 14px;\"><em><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><strong>Source</strong>: Royalty-free </span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">stock photo</span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> ID: 659365795 | Shutterstock</span></em></p>","postFeaturedImageIfEnabled":"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/Cyber%20Insurance-DISCONTINUED/ransomware/ransomware-shutterstock_659365795-forweb600.jpg","postListContent":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 14px;\"><em><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><strong>Source</strong>: Royalty-free </span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">stock photo</span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> ID: 659365795 | Shutterstock</span></em></p>\n<!--more--><h2 style=\"font-size: 36px;\">Small Business Owners: If You’re Hit with Ransomware, You’ll Want Cyber Insurance</h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Don’t think a ransomware hack could happen to <i>your</i> small business? Well, think again!</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Perhaps the fastest-growing cybersecurity threat in Canada right now is ransomware, a type of malware (malicious software) that uses sophisticated encryption to block access to a computer, network and/or data until a sum of money is paid.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Ransoms typically range from $800 to $5,000 (but sometimes <i>much</i> more), as most cybercriminals are aware that a business can’t operate without its computer system or important client data and the fee is just manageable enough for most companies to pay.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Just look at the below real-life examples of <strong>ransomware attacks on small businesses</strong> to see how real this threat is:</p>\n<h3>Toronto Accounting Firm Ransomware Hack (2020) / Who does ransomware target?</h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">An accounting firm based in Toronto was hit by ransomware in 2020. The ransomware encrypted various confidential reports, including an expense form from one of the firm’s main partners.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Additionally, the hackers stole some documents and auctioned them off on the dark web. Typically, hackers auction off such data to increase pressure on victim companies to pay up for decryption keys.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">With <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">cyber insurance</span></a>, <strong>theft and fraud coverage</strong> is included to cover destruction or loss of digital data resulting from a criminal cyber event.</p>\n<h3>Toronto Dental Clinic Ransomware Hack (2019) / Who does ransomware target?</h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">Also in 2019, an anonymous Toronto dental clinic was hit by the Ryuk ransomware attack. <i></i>The ransomware locked staff out of digital files for at least a day and they had to take notes on paper. The dentist said files on 19 out of the clinic's 22 computers became encrypted.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The hacker initially demanded nine bitcoins (nearly $100,000) to decrypt the dental clinic’s files, but later increased that price to 15 bitcoins ($165,000). The dentist opted not to pay the ransom because they had a good backup in place.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">With <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">cyber liability insurance</span></a>, the cost of a <strong>forensic investigation</strong> may be included to determine how, exactly, a hack occurred, and to assess the impact of the attack. (Determination of whether or not a forensic investigation will be triggered depends on the circumstances of each claim.)</p>\n<h3>Montreal Insurance Brokerage Ransomware Hack (2016) / Who does ransomware target?</h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">An insurance brokerage based in Montreal experienced a ransomware attack in early 2016. A mysterious error message began appearing on their system: <i>“The system cannot access the database.”</i> Upon consulting their IT firm, it was discovered that ransomware had been installed onto the brokerage’s system through an email attachment that an unsuspecting employee had opened. The ransomware had encrypted all the brokerage’s client data, including emails, PDFs and other policy documents, rendering the data completely inaccessible until a sum of money was paid – $2,300 CAD.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">“To deal with the ransomware, I called my tech support team and we had backed up our data, but unfortunately it wasn’t completely up-to-date; the latest backup was six weeks in the past,” recalled the brokerage President. “It was important for us to retrieve the latest data, so I made the difficult decision to pay the ransom. It came down to paying $2,300 or losing six weeks of work, so I chose the former.”</p>\n<h3>Why ransomware hackers use Bitcoin:</h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">The ransomware attacker insisted the brokerage pay via the digital currency system Bitcoin in order to make the payment untraceable. Due to the elaborate software architecture that stands behind this currency, which uses cryptography to secure transactions, it is extremely difficult to find out who is actually exchanging the Bitcoins, much less what they’re selling.</p>\n<h3>Ransomware Prevention | Ransomware Remediation | Ransomware Protection Tips</h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">So, what should other companies do to avoid the same thorny situations as mentioned in the above real-life examples? Maintaining an on-site <strong>data backup solution</strong> is certainly prudent; however, these backups must be frequent and thorough to be effective, and relying solely on local backups is generally inadvisable. Companies could also implement a backup in the cloud, which means sending copies of data to at least one secure off-site server. Leaders in the cloud backup space include Dropbox, Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">But, of course, the best approach is to avoid being infected with ransomware in the first place. <strong>Educate employees</strong> about how to recognize suspicious emails. As the primary installation source of ransomware is online advertisements, according to security firm Symantec, be careful about clicking on Internet ads.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Most software products have different <strong>authorization levels</strong> that can be customized; business owners should take advantage of this feature to create different access levels for employees, giving each employee access only to the areas they need for their work, and restricting them from the others.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">And, of course, don’t neglect the basics: make sure your <strong>antivirus software</strong> is regularly updated and your systems are regularly patched. A multi-layered defense comprised of a next-generation firewall (NGFW) will reduce the number of successful ransomware attacks on your internal network. NGFWs can cost under $1,000 and leaders in this space include Palo Alto, Cisco, Barracuda and Juniper.</p>\n<h3>Get Ransomware Insurance / Cyber Insurance / Cyber Liability Insurance / Cyber Risk Insurance</h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Front Row’s cyber liability insurance policy</span></a> includes <strong>Extortion &amp; Ransomware coverage</strong> for costs associated with payments to those who threaten to disclose sensitive information.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Protect your data and your clients' data. <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Front Row's cyber insurance policy</strong></span></a> is available now; contact Front Row for a cyber insurance quote.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><i>90% of small businesses in Canada do not have Cyber Insurance:</i> take a few minutes to protect your business that has taken you so long to establish.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">&nbsp;</p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><i>About</i></strong><i>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that provides cyber insurance for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite payment of claims. Front Row has offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal and Halifax.</i></p>\n<h3>Citations:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p7\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span class=\"s3\"><a href=\"https://cybersecurityventures.com/global-ransomware-damage-costs-predicted-to-reach-20-billion-usd-by-2021/\">https://cybersecurityventures.com/global-ransomware-damage-costs-predicted-to-reach-20-billion-usd-by-2021/</a></span></span></li>\n<li class=\"p7\"><a href=\"https://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/more-ransomware-canada-1.5317871\">https://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/more-ransomware-canada-1.5317871</a></li>\n<li class=\"p7\"><a href=\"https://www.csio.com/article/one-broker%E2%80%99s-ransomware-scare\">https://www.csio.com/article/one-broker%E2%80%99s-ransomware-scare</a></li>\n<li class=\"p7\"><a href=\"https://www.itworldcanada.com/article/toronto-accounting-firm-hit-by-ransomware/432049\">https://www.itworldcanada.com/article/toronto-accounting-firm-hit-by-ransomware/432049</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"p8\" style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><i><strong>DISCLAIMER</strong>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</i></p>","postListSummaryFeaturedImage":"","postRssContent":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 14px;\"><em><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><strong>Source</strong>: Royalty-free </span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">stock photo</span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> ID: 659365795 | Shutterstock</span></em></p>","postRssSummaryFeaturedImage":"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/Cyber%20Insurance-DISCONTINUED/ransomware/ransomware-shutterstock_659365795-forweb600.jpg","postSummary":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 14px;\"><em><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><strong>Source</strong>: Royalty-free </span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">stock photo</span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> ID: 659365795 | Shutterstock</span></em></p>\n","postSummaryRss":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 14px;\"><em><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><strong>Source</strong>: Royalty-free </span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">stock photo</span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> ID: 659365795 | Shutterstock</span></em></p>","postTemplate":"prox_frontrow/templates/blog/blog-post.html","previewImageSrc":null,"previewKey":"mAtJBljP","previousPostFeaturedImage":"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/dno.jpg","previousPostFeaturedImageAltText":"Directors and officers: cyber insurance","previousPostName":"4 Ways to Prevent Cyber Attacks in the Creative Industry (Canada)","previousPostSlug":"articles/4-ways-to-prevent-cyber-attacks-in-the-creative-industry","processingStatus":"PUBLISHED","propertyForDynamicPageCanonicalUrl":null,"propertyForDynamicPageFeaturedImage":null,"propertyForDynamicPageMetaDescription":null,"propertyForDynamicPageSlug":null,"propertyForDynamicPageTitle":null,"publicAccessRules":[],"publicAccessRulesEnabled":false,"publishDate":1690307853000,"publishDateLocalTime":1690307853000,"publishDateLocalized":{"date":1690307853000,"format":"medium","language":"en_US"},"publishImmediately":true,"publishTimezoneOffset":null,"publishedAt":1690307853363,"publishedByEmail":null,"publishedById":7915797,"publishedByName":null,"publishedUrl":"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/if-youre-hit-with-ransomware-youll-want-cyber-insurance","resolvedDomain":"www.frontrowinsurance.com","resolvedLanguage":null,"rssBody":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 14px;\"><em><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><strong>Source</strong>: Royalty-free </span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">stock photo</span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> ID: 659365795 | Shutterstock</span></em></p>\n<!--more--><h2 style=\"font-size: 36px;\">Small Business Owners: If You’re Hit with Ransomware, You’ll Want Cyber Insurance</h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Don’t think a ransomware hack could happen to <i>your</i> small business? Well, think again!</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Perhaps the fastest-growing cybersecurity threat in Canada right now is ransomware, a type of malware (malicious software) that uses sophisticated encryption to block access to a computer, network and/or data until a sum of money is paid.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Ransoms typically range from $800 to $5,000 (but sometimes <i>much</i> more), as most cybercriminals are aware that a business can’t operate without its computer system or important client data and the fee is just manageable enough for most companies to pay.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Just look at the below real-life examples of <strong>ransomware attacks on small businesses</strong> to see how real this threat is:</p>\n<h3>Toronto Accounting Firm Ransomware Hack (2020) / Who does ransomware target?</h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">An accounting firm based in Toronto was hit by ransomware in 2020. The ransomware encrypted various confidential reports, including an expense form from one of the firm’s main partners.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Additionally, the hackers stole some documents and auctioned them off on the dark web. Typically, hackers auction off such data to increase pressure on victim companies to pay up for decryption keys.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">With <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">cyber insurance</span></a>, <strong>theft and fraud coverage</strong> is included to cover destruction or loss of digital data resulting from a criminal cyber event.</p>\n<h3>Toronto Dental Clinic Ransomware Hack (2019) / Who does ransomware target?</h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">Also in 2019, an anonymous Toronto dental clinic was hit by the Ryuk ransomware attack. <i></i>The ransomware locked staff out of digital files for at least a day and they had to take notes on paper. The dentist said files on 19 out of the clinic's 22 computers became encrypted.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The hacker initially demanded nine bitcoins (nearly $100,000) to decrypt the dental clinic’s files, but later increased that price to 15 bitcoins ($165,000). The dentist opted not to pay the ransom because they had a good backup in place.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">With <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">cyber liability insurance</span></a>, the cost of a <strong>forensic investigation</strong> may be included to determine how, exactly, a hack occurred, and to assess the impact of the attack. (Determination of whether or not a forensic investigation will be triggered depends on the circumstances of each claim.)</p>\n<h3>Montreal Insurance Brokerage Ransomware Hack (2016) / Who does ransomware target?</h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">An insurance brokerage based in Montreal experienced a ransomware attack in early 2016. A mysterious error message began appearing on their system: <i>“The system cannot access the database.”</i> Upon consulting their IT firm, it was discovered that ransomware had been installed onto the brokerage’s system through an email attachment that an unsuspecting employee had opened. The ransomware had encrypted all the brokerage’s client data, including emails, PDFs and other policy documents, rendering the data completely inaccessible until a sum of money was paid – $2,300 CAD.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">“To deal with the ransomware, I called my tech support team and we had backed up our data, but unfortunately it wasn’t completely up-to-date; the latest backup was six weeks in the past,” recalled the brokerage President. “It was important for us to retrieve the latest data, so I made the difficult decision to pay the ransom. It came down to paying $2,300 or losing six weeks of work, so I chose the former.”</p>\n<h3>Why ransomware hackers use Bitcoin:</h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">The ransomware attacker insisted the brokerage pay via the digital currency system Bitcoin in order to make the payment untraceable. Due to the elaborate software architecture that stands behind this currency, which uses cryptography to secure transactions, it is extremely difficult to find out who is actually exchanging the Bitcoins, much less what they’re selling.</p>\n<h3>Ransomware Prevention | Ransomware Remediation | Ransomware Protection Tips</h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">So, what should other companies do to avoid the same thorny situations as mentioned in the above real-life examples? Maintaining an on-site <strong>data backup solution</strong> is certainly prudent; however, these backups must be frequent and thorough to be effective, and relying solely on local backups is generally inadvisable. Companies could also implement a backup in the cloud, which means sending copies of data to at least one secure off-site server. Leaders in the cloud backup space include Dropbox, Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">But, of course, the best approach is to avoid being infected with ransomware in the first place. <strong>Educate employees</strong> about how to recognize suspicious emails. As the primary installation source of ransomware is online advertisements, according to security firm Symantec, be careful about clicking on Internet ads.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Most software products have different <strong>authorization levels</strong> that can be customized; business owners should take advantage of this feature to create different access levels for employees, giving each employee access only to the areas they need for their work, and restricting them from the others.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">And, of course, don’t neglect the basics: make sure your <strong>antivirus software</strong> is regularly updated and your systems are regularly patched. A multi-layered defense comprised of a next-generation firewall (NGFW) will reduce the number of successful ransomware attacks on your internal network. NGFWs can cost under $1,000 and leaders in this space include Palo Alto, Cisco, Barracuda and Juniper.</p>\n<h3>Get Ransomware Insurance / Cyber Insurance / Cyber Liability Insurance / Cyber Risk Insurance</h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Front Row’s cyber liability insurance policy</span></a> includes <strong>Extortion &amp; Ransomware coverage</strong> for costs associated with payments to those who threaten to disclose sensitive information.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Protect your data and your clients' data. <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Front Row's cyber insurance policy</strong></span></a> is available now; contact Front Row for a cyber insurance quote.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><i>90% of small businesses in Canada do not have Cyber Insurance:</i> take a few minutes to protect your business that has taken you so long to establish.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">&nbsp;</p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><i>About</i></strong><i>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that provides cyber insurance for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite payment of claims. Front Row has offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal and Halifax.</i></p>\n<h3>Citations:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p7\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span class=\"s3\"><a href=\"https://cybersecurityventures.com/global-ransomware-damage-costs-predicted-to-reach-20-billion-usd-by-2021/\">https://cybersecurityventures.com/global-ransomware-damage-costs-predicted-to-reach-20-billion-usd-by-2021/</a></span></span></li>\n<li class=\"p7\"><a href=\"https://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/more-ransomware-canada-1.5317871\">https://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/more-ransomware-canada-1.5317871</a></li>\n<li class=\"p7\"><a href=\"https://www.csio.com/article/one-broker%E2%80%99s-ransomware-scare\">https://www.csio.com/article/one-broker%E2%80%99s-ransomware-scare</a></li>\n<li class=\"p7\"><a href=\"https://www.itworldcanada.com/article/toronto-accounting-firm-hit-by-ransomware/432049\">https://www.itworldcanada.com/article/toronto-accounting-firm-hit-by-ransomware/432049</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"p8\" style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><i><strong>DISCLAIMER</strong>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. 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Well, think again!</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Perhaps the fastest-growing cybersecurity threat in Canada right now is ransomware, a type of malware (malicious software) that uses sophisticated encryption to block access to a computer, network and/or data until a sum of money is paid.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Ransoms typically range from $800 to $5,000 (but sometimes <i>much</i> more), as most cybercriminals are aware that a business can’t operate without its computer system or important client data and the fee is just manageable enough for most companies to pay.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Just look at the below real-life examples of <strong>ransomware attacks on small businesses</strong> to see how real this threat is:</p>\n<h3>Toronto Accounting Firm Ransomware Hack (2020) / Who does ransomware target?</h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">An accounting firm based in Toronto was hit by ransomware in 2020. The ransomware encrypted various confidential reports, including an expense form from one of the firm’s main partners.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Additionally, the hackers stole some documents and auctioned them off on the dark web. Typically, hackers auction off such data to increase pressure on victim companies to pay up for decryption keys.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">With <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">cyber insurance</span></a>, <strong>theft and fraud coverage</strong> is included to cover destruction or loss of digital data resulting from a criminal cyber event.</p>\n<h3>Toronto Dental Clinic Ransomware Hack (2019) / Who does ransomware target?</h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">Also in 2019, an anonymous Toronto dental clinic was hit by the Ryuk ransomware attack. <i></i>The ransomware locked staff out of digital files for at least a day and they had to take notes on paper. The dentist said files on 19 out of the clinic's 22 computers became encrypted.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The hacker initially demanded nine bitcoins (nearly $100,000) to decrypt the dental clinic’s files, but later increased that price to 15 bitcoins ($165,000). The dentist opted not to pay the ransom because they had a good backup in place.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">With <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">cyber liability insurance</span></a>, the cost of a <strong>forensic investigation</strong> may be included to determine how, exactly, a hack occurred, and to assess the impact of the attack. (Determination of whether or not a forensic investigation will be triggered depends on the circumstances of each claim.)</p>\n<h3>Montreal Insurance Brokerage Ransomware Hack (2016) / Who does ransomware target?</h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">An insurance brokerage based in Montreal experienced a ransomware attack in early 2016. A mysterious error message began appearing on their system: <i>“The system cannot access the database.”</i> Upon consulting their IT firm, it was discovered that ransomware had been installed onto the brokerage’s system through an email attachment that an unsuspecting employee had opened. The ransomware had encrypted all the brokerage’s client data, including emails, PDFs and other policy documents, rendering the data completely inaccessible until a sum of money was paid – $2,300 CAD.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">“To deal with the ransomware, I called my tech support team and we had backed up our data, but unfortunately it wasn’t completely up-to-date; the latest backup was six weeks in the past,” recalled the brokerage President. “It was important for us to retrieve the latest data, so I made the difficult decision to pay the ransom. It came down to paying $2,300 or losing six weeks of work, so I chose the former.”</p>\n<h3>Why ransomware hackers use Bitcoin:</h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">The ransomware attacker insisted the brokerage pay via the digital currency system Bitcoin in order to make the payment untraceable. Due to the elaborate software architecture that stands behind this currency, which uses cryptography to secure transactions, it is extremely difficult to find out who is actually exchanging the Bitcoins, much less what they’re selling.</p>\n<h3>Ransomware Prevention | Ransomware Remediation | Ransomware Protection Tips</h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">So, what should other companies do to avoid the same thorny situations as mentioned in the above real-life examples? Maintaining an on-site <strong>data backup solution</strong> is certainly prudent; however, these backups must be frequent and thorough to be effective, and relying solely on local backups is generally inadvisable. Companies could also implement a backup in the cloud, which means sending copies of data to at least one secure off-site server. Leaders in the cloud backup space include Dropbox, Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">But, of course, the best approach is to avoid being infected with ransomware in the first place. <strong>Educate employees</strong> about how to recognize suspicious emails. As the primary installation source of ransomware is online advertisements, according to security firm Symantec, be careful about clicking on Internet ads.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Most software products have different <strong>authorization levels</strong> that can be customized; business owners should take advantage of this feature to create different access levels for employees, giving each employee access only to the areas they need for their work, and restricting them from the others.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">And, of course, don’t neglect the basics: make sure your <strong>antivirus software</strong> is regularly updated and your systems are regularly patched. A multi-layered defense comprised of a next-generation firewall (NGFW) will reduce the number of successful ransomware attacks on your internal network. NGFWs can cost under $1,000 and leaders in this space include Palo Alto, Cisco, Barracuda and Juniper.</p>\n<h3>Get Ransomware Insurance / Cyber Insurance / Cyber Liability Insurance / Cyber Risk Insurance</h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Front Row’s cyber liability insurance policy</span></a> includes <strong>Extortion &amp; Ransomware coverage</strong> for costs associated with payments to those who threaten to disclose sensitive information.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Protect your data and your clients' data. <a href=\"/cyber-liability-insurance-canada\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Front Row's cyber insurance policy</strong></span></a> is available now; contact Front Row for a cyber insurance quote.</p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><i>90% of small businesses in Canada do not have Cyber Insurance:</i> take a few minutes to protect your business that has taken you so long to establish.</p>\n<p class=\"p2\">&nbsp;</p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><i>About</i></strong><i>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that provides cyber insurance for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite payment of claims. Front Row has offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal and Halifax.</i></p>\n<h3>Citations:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p7\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span class=\"s3\"><a href=\"https://cybersecurityventures.com/global-ransomware-damage-costs-predicted-to-reach-20-billion-usd-by-2021/\">https://cybersecurityventures.com/global-ransomware-damage-costs-predicted-to-reach-20-billion-usd-by-2021/</a></span></span></li>\n<li class=\"p7\"><a href=\"https://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/more-ransomware-canada-1.5317871\">https://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/more-ransomware-canada-1.5317871</a></li>\n<li class=\"p7\"><a href=\"https://www.csio.com/article/one-broker%E2%80%99s-ransomware-scare\">https://www.csio.com/article/one-broker%E2%80%99s-ransomware-scare</a></li>\n<li class=\"p7\"><a href=\"https://www.itworldcanada.com/article/toronto-accounting-firm-hit-by-ransomware/432049\">https://www.itworldcanada.com/article/toronto-accounting-firm-hit-by-ransomware/432049</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"p8\" style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><i><strong>DISCLAIMER</strong>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. 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And with the skyrocketing costs of event insurance, it can leave planners and organizations unsure of how the show will go on. But skipping out on insurance isn’t the answer ― especially when it can mean serious liability if something goes wrong.</span></p> \n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Shephard Ashmore’s event coverage ranges from basic liability to a comprehensive package, which can include Cancellation, Owned and Rented Equipment, Weather Insurance, Directors and Officers Liability, Crime and Full Host Liquor Liability. </span></p> \n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">“We already insure over 150 music festivals across Canada, as well as thousands of smaller events through our <a href=\"http://www.eventpolicy.ca\">www.eventpolicy.ca</a> portal. Festival organizers have been very pleased with the pricing that we’ve been able to provide them, especially compared to other options they have received in the market,” states Peter Parkin, president of Shephard Ashmore. “We have over 40 years of experience in placing comprehensive and affordable event coverage across the country and truly believe we offer the best products, price and service available for this class of business.”</span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"></span></p> \n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Shephard Ashmore was recently acquired by Front Row Insurance, bringing their team up to 65 specialized insurance experts. 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Festival organizers have been very pleased with the pricing that we’ve been able to provide them, especially compared to other options they have received in the market,” states Peter Parkin, president of Shephard Ashmore. “We have over 40 years of experience in placing comprehensive and affordable event coverage across the country and truly believe we offer the best products, price and service available for this class of business.”</span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"></span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"></span></p> \n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Shephard Ashmore was recently acquired by Front Row Insurance, bringing their team up to 65 specialized insurance experts. 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Did someone say no but you’re using it anyway?” Based on the circumstances, we probably want to deal with this before we’re talking to the insurer about it.</p>\n<p>If you haven’t got consent and you’re not going to get it, perhaps you’re not going to use that song. Let’s just remove that point from our application because if you’re not going to use the song anymore, it’s no longer relevant. If you’re still trying to get permission and they’re pushing back, you’re negotiating but you need your insurance ASAP, then it’s, “OK, let’s put that in there. You’re having trouble getting consent but let’s explain the situation, namely, you’re not going to put the song in the movie if you don’t get consent.”</p>\n<p>So, it’s an interesting question in the application and it’s important to be truthful with your lawyer and insurance broker about such things. Generally speaking, if you’re not able to get consent, you’re not going to use the song in the production, but it’s important for everyone to be aware of where you’re at in the process when you’re applying to get E&amp;O insurance.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Byron Pascoe</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Edwards Creative Law</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/answer-all-questions-on-eo-application\">Why do you need to answer ALL the questions on an E&amp;O application?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/who-can-give-consent-to-have-music-be-in-a-film\" rel=\"noopener\">Who can give consent to have music be in a film?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer's E&amp;O clearance procedures</a></li>\n<li><strong>eBook</strong>: <a href=\"/errors-omissions-insurance-101\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer's E&amp;O Insurance 101</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbiiN5OPy3Xv2AcutMxzQhKyn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Byron Pascoe's film producer's E&amp;O videos</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: </span><a href=\"https://edwardslaw.ca/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Edwards Creative Law</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> - Canada's Entertainment Law Boutique™</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We’re entertainment lawyers who understand the business of creative industries. 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Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</span></p>","post_summary":"<h2>What about when you have bargained for music rights but were unable to obtain them?</h2>\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\">\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\"><iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/yAW15lFZYXE?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n<p><strong><br>Byron Pascoe</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">Producer’s errors and omissions (E&amp;O) insurance</a> applications have a lot of questions and they are important questions to consider. 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Oftentimes, I suggest to producers that before they start filming or planning anything, that they read an E&amp;O application to see what it says about what they will eventually need to get insurance.</p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>One of the music questions [on an E&amp;O application] relates to whether you have tried to get permission but were unsuccessful. It’s important to be truthful with respect to every question on the application, including a situation in which you’ve tried to get consent for a song but you haven’t been able to. So, if I’m reading an application before it gets sent to an insurance broker, and if you’ve answered, “yes, you’ve tried to get a song cleared but were unable to,” I would say, “hold up a second, what’s the situation here? Are we trying to get consent still? Did someone say no but you’re using it anyway?” Based on the circumstances, we probably want to deal with this before we’re talking to the insurer about it.</p>\n<p>If you haven’t got consent and you’re not going to get it, perhaps you’re not going to use that song. Let’s just remove that point from our application because if you’re not going to use the song anymore, it’s no longer relevant. If you’re still trying to get permission and they’re pushing back, you’re negotiating but you need your insurance ASAP, then it’s, “OK, let’s put that in there. You’re having trouble getting consent but let’s explain the situation, namely, you’re not going to put the song in the movie if you don’t get consent.”</p>\n<p>So, it’s an interesting question in the application and it’s important to be truthful with your lawyer and insurance broker about such things. Generally speaking, if you’re not able to get consent, you’re not going to use the song in the production, but it’s important for everyone to be aware of where you’re at in the process when you’re applying to get E&amp;O insurance.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Byron Pascoe</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Edwards Creative Law</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/answer-all-questions-on-eo-application\">Why do you need to answer ALL the questions on an E&amp;O application?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/who-can-give-consent-to-have-music-be-in-a-film\" rel=\"noopener\">Who can give consent to have music be in a film?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer's E&amp;O clearance procedures</a></li>\n<li><strong>eBook</strong>: <a href=\"/errors-omissions-insurance-101\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer's E&amp;O Insurance 101</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbiiN5OPy3Xv2AcutMxzQhKyn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Byron Pascoe's film producer's E&amp;O videos</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: </span><a href=\"https://edwardslaw.ca/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Edwards Creative Law</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> - Canada's Entertainment Law Boutique™</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We’re entertainment lawyers who understand the business of creative industries. We guide creators and business professionals as they navigate the legal complexities of working with others—purchasing, financing, creating, licencing, and protecting creative properties, buying and selling creative services.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We act for clients from across Canada and around the world – working in Canada with Canadians. We advise on and structure their commercial transactions, their employment and independent contractor relationships. We incorporate and administer their corporations. And, if necessary, we resolve their disputes.&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</span></p>","rss_summary":"<h2>What about when you have bargained for music rights but were unable to obtain them?</h2>\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\">\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\"><iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/yAW15lFZYXE?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n<p><strong><br>Byron Pascoe</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">Producer’s errors and omissions (E&amp;O) insurance</a> applications have a lot of questions and they are important questions to consider. Oftentimes, I suggest to producers that before they start filming or planning anything, that they read an E&amp;O application to see what it says about what they will eventually need to get insurance.</p>\n","enable_google_amp_output_override":false,"composition_id":0,"is_crawlable_by_bots":false,"tag_ids":[949708924],"topic_ids":[949708924],"html_title":"What about when film producers are unable to obtain music rights?","public_access_rules":[],"public_access_rules_enabled":false,"use_featured_image":true,"published_at":1704384929738,"past_mab_experiment_ids":[],"deleted_by":null,"featured_image_alt_text":"Music rights in film production","layout_sections":{},"publish_timezone_offset":null,"theme_settings_values":null,"head_html":"<!-- START - Generated by ClassySchema.org on Thu, 22 Jun 2023 17:30:36 GMT -->\n<script type=\"application/ld+json\">\n{\n\t\"@context\": \"https://schema.org\",\n\t\"@type\": \"VideoObject\",\n\t\"name\": \"What about when you have bargained for music rights but were unable to obtain them?\",\n\t\"description\": \"Get a quote for producer's E&O insurance here: https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insuranceEdwards Creative Law YouTube: https://www.youtube.co...\",\n\t\"thumbnailUrl\": \"https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yAW15lFZYXE/mqdefault.jpg\",\n\t\"duration\": \"PT2M12S\",\n\t\"contentUrl\": \"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAW15lFZYXE\",\n\t\"embedUrl\": \"https://www.youtube.com/embed/yAW15lFZYXE\",\n\t\"uploadDate\": \"2023-05-29\",\n\t\"potentialAction\": {\n\t\t\"@type\": \"SeekToAction\",\n\t\t\"target\": \"https://youtu.be/yAW15lFZYXE?t={seek_to_second_number}\",\n\t\t\"startOffset-input\": \"required name=seek_to_second_number\"\n\t}\n}\n</script>\n<!-- END - Generated by ClassySchema.org-->","footer_html":null,"attached_stylesheets":[],"enable_domain_stylesheets":null,"include_default_custom_css":null,"header":null,"enable_layout_stylesheets":null,"tweet":null,"tweet_at":null,"campaign_name":null,"campaign_utm":null,"meta_keywords":null,"meta_description":"Producer’s errors and omissions (E&O) insurance applications have a lot of questions and they’re important questions to consider. 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Oftentimes, I suggest to producers that before they start filming or planning anything, that they read an E&amp;O application to see what it says about what they will eventually need to get insurance.</p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>One of the music questions [on an E&amp;O application] relates to whether you have tried to get permission but were unsuccessful. It’s important to be truthful with respect to every question on the application, including a situation in which you’ve tried to get consent for a song but you haven’t been able to. So, if I’m reading an application before it gets sent to an insurance broker, and if you’ve answered, “yes, you’ve tried to get a song cleared but were unable to,” I would say, “hold up a second, what’s the situation here? Are we trying to get consent still? Did someone say no but you’re using it anyway?” Based on the circumstances, we probably want to deal with this before we’re talking to the insurer about it.</p>\n<p>If you haven’t got consent and you’re not going to get it, perhaps you’re not going to use that song. Let’s just remove that point from our application because if you’re not going to use the song anymore, it’s no longer relevant. If you’re still trying to get permission and they’re pushing back, you’re negotiating but you need your insurance ASAP, then it’s, “OK, let’s put that in there. You’re having trouble getting consent but let’s explain the situation, namely, you’re not going to put the song in the movie if you don’t get consent.”</p>\n<p>So, it’s an interesting question in the application and it’s important to be truthful with your lawyer and insurance broker about such things. Generally speaking, if you’re not able to get consent, you’re not going to use the song in the production, but it’s important for everyone to be aware of where you’re at in the process when you’re applying to get E&amp;O insurance.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Byron Pascoe</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Edwards Creative Law</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/answer-all-questions-on-eo-application\">Why do you need to answer ALL the questions on an E&amp;O application?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/who-can-give-consent-to-have-music-be-in-a-film\" rel=\"noopener\">Who can give consent to have music be in a film?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer's E&amp;O clearance procedures</a></li>\n<li><strong>eBook</strong>: <a href=\"/errors-omissions-insurance-101\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer's E&amp;O Insurance 101</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbiiN5OPy3Xv2AcutMxzQhKyn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Byron Pascoe's film producer's E&amp;O videos</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: </span><a href=\"https://edwardslaw.ca/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Edwards Creative Law</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> - Canada's Entertainment Law Boutique™</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We’re entertainment lawyers who understand the business of creative industries. We guide creators and business professionals as they navigate the legal complexities of working with others—purchasing, financing, creating, licencing, and protecting creative properties, buying and selling creative services.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We act for clients from across Canada and around the world – working in Canada with Canadians. We advise on and structure their commercial transactions, their employment and independent contractor relationships. We incorporate and administer their corporations. And, if necessary, we resolve their disputes.&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</span></p>","postBodyRss":"<h2>What about when you have bargained for music rights but were unable to obtain them?</h2>\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\">\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\"><iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/yAW15lFZYXE?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n<p><strong><br>Byron Pascoe</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">Producer’s errors and omissions (E&amp;O) insurance</a> applications have a lot of questions and they are important questions to consider. Oftentimes, I suggest to producers that before they start filming or planning anything, that they read an E&amp;O application to see what it says about what they will eventually need to get insurance.</p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>One of the music questions [on an E&amp;O application] relates to whether you have tried to get permission but were unsuccessful. It’s important to be truthful with respect to every question on the application, including a situation in which you’ve tried to get consent for a song but you haven’t been able to. So, if I’m reading an application before it gets sent to an insurance broker, and if you’ve answered, “yes, you’ve tried to get a song cleared but were unable to,” I would say, “hold up a second, what’s the situation here? Are we trying to get consent still? Did someone say no but you’re using it anyway?” Based on the circumstances, we probably want to deal with this before we’re talking to the insurer about it.</p>\n<p>If you haven’t got consent and you’re not going to get it, perhaps you’re not going to use that song. Let’s just remove that point from our application because if you’re not going to use the song anymore, it’s no longer relevant. If you’re still trying to get permission and they’re pushing back, you’re negotiating but you need your insurance ASAP, then it’s, “OK, let’s put that in there. You’re having trouble getting consent but let’s explain the situation, namely, you’re not going to put the song in the movie if you don’t get consent.”</p>\n<p>So, it’s an interesting question in the application and it’s important to be truthful with your lawyer and insurance broker about such things. Generally speaking, if you’re not able to get consent, you’re not going to use the song in the production, but it’s important for everyone to be aware of where you’re at in the process when you’re applying to get E&amp;O insurance.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Byron Pascoe</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Edwards Creative Law</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/answer-all-questions-on-eo-application\">Why do you need to answer ALL the questions on an E&amp;O application?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/who-can-give-consent-to-have-music-be-in-a-film\" rel=\"noopener\">Who can give consent to have music be in a film?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer's E&amp;O clearance procedures</a></li>\n<li><strong>eBook</strong>: <a href=\"/errors-omissions-insurance-101\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer's E&amp;O Insurance 101</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbiiN5OPy3Xv2AcutMxzQhKyn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Byron Pascoe's film producer's E&amp;O videos</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: </span><a href=\"https://edwardslaw.ca/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Edwards Creative Law</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> - Canada's Entertainment Law Boutique™</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We’re entertainment lawyers who understand the business of creative industries. We guide creators and business professionals as they navigate the legal complexities of working with others—purchasing, financing, creating, licencing, and protecting creative properties, buying and selling creative services.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We act for clients from across Canada and around the world – working in Canada with Canadians. We advise on and structure their commercial transactions, their employment and independent contractor relationships. We incorporate and administer their corporations. And, if necessary, we resolve their disputes.&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</span></p>","postEmailContent":"<h2>What about when you have bargained for music rights but were unable to obtain them?</h2> \n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\"> \n <div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\">\n <iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/yAW15lFZYXE?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe>\n </div> \n</div> \n<p><strong><br>Byron Pascoe</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">Producer’s errors and omissions (E&amp;O) insurance</a> applications have a lot of questions and they are important questions to consider. Oftentimes, I suggest to producers that before they start filming or planning anything, that they read an E&amp;O application to see what it says about what they will eventually need to get insurance.</p>","postFeaturedImageIfEnabled":"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Dave%20Stern/music-rights-shutterstock_2107111166-forweb600.jpg","postListContent":"<h2>What about when you have bargained for music rights but were unable to obtain them?</h2>\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\">\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\"><iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/yAW15lFZYXE?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n<p><strong><br>Byron Pascoe</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">Producer’s errors and omissions (E&amp;O) insurance</a> applications have a lot of questions and they are important questions to consider. Oftentimes, I suggest to producers that before they start filming or planning anything, that they read an E&amp;O application to see what it says about what they will eventually need to get insurance.</p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>One of the music questions [on an E&amp;O application] relates to whether you have tried to get permission but were unsuccessful. It’s important to be truthful with respect to every question on the application, including a situation in which you’ve tried to get consent for a song but you haven’t been able to. So, if I’m reading an application before it gets sent to an insurance broker, and if you’ve answered, “yes, you’ve tried to get a song cleared but were unable to,” I would say, “hold up a second, what’s the situation here? Are we trying to get consent still? Did someone say no but you’re using it anyway?” Based on the circumstances, we probably want to deal with this before we’re talking to the insurer about it.</p>\n<p>If you haven’t got consent and you’re not going to get it, perhaps you’re not going to use that song. Let’s just remove that point from our application because if you’re not going to use the song anymore, it’s no longer relevant. If you’re still trying to get permission and they’re pushing back, you’re negotiating but you need your insurance ASAP, then it’s, “OK, let’s put that in there. You’re having trouble getting consent but let’s explain the situation, namely, you’re not going to put the song in the movie if you don’t get consent.”</p>\n<p>So, it’s an interesting question in the application and it’s important to be truthful with your lawyer and insurance broker about such things. Generally speaking, if you’re not able to get consent, you’re not going to use the song in the production, but it’s important for everyone to be aware of where you’re at in the process when you’re applying to get E&amp;O insurance.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Byron Pascoe</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Edwards Creative Law</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/answer-all-questions-on-eo-application\">Why do you need to answer ALL the questions on an E&amp;O application?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/who-can-give-consent-to-have-music-be-in-a-film\" rel=\"noopener\">Who can give consent to have music be in a film?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer's E&amp;O clearance procedures</a></li>\n<li><strong>eBook</strong>: <a href=\"/errors-omissions-insurance-101\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer's E&amp;O Insurance 101</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbiiN5OPy3Xv2AcutMxzQhKyn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Byron Pascoe's film producer's E&amp;O videos</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: </span><a href=\"https://edwardslaw.ca/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Edwards Creative Law</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> - Canada's Entertainment Law Boutique™</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We’re entertainment lawyers who understand the business of creative industries. We guide creators and business professionals as they navigate the legal complexities of working with others—purchasing, financing, creating, licencing, and protecting creative properties, buying and selling creative services.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We act for clients from across Canada and around the world – working in Canada with Canadians. We advise on and structure their commercial transactions, their employment and independent contractor relationships. We incorporate and administer their corporations. And, if necessary, we resolve their disputes.&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</span></p>","postListSummaryFeaturedImage":"","postRssContent":"<h2>What about when you have bargained for music rights but were unable to obtain them?</h2> \n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\"> \n <div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\">\n <iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/yAW15lFZYXE?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe>\n </div> \n</div> \n<p><strong><br>Byron Pascoe</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">Producer’s errors and omissions (E&amp;O) insurance</a> applications have a lot of questions and they are important questions to consider. Oftentimes, I suggest to producers that before they start filming or planning anything, that they read an E&amp;O application to see what it says about what they will eventually need to get insurance.</p>","postRssSummaryFeaturedImage":"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Dave%20Stern/music-rights-shutterstock_2107111166-forweb600.jpg","postSummary":"<h2>What about when you have bargained for music rights but were unable to obtain them?</h2>\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\">\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\"><iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/yAW15lFZYXE?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n<p><strong><br>Byron Pascoe</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">Producer’s errors and omissions (E&amp;O) insurance</a> applications have a lot of questions and they are important questions to consider. Oftentimes, I suggest to producers that before they start filming or planning anything, that they read an E&amp;O application to see what it says about what they will eventually need to get insurance.</p>\n","postSummaryRss":"<h2>What about when you have bargained for music rights but were unable to obtain them?</h2> \n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\"> \n <div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\">\n <iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/yAW15lFZYXE?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe>\n </div> \n</div> \n<p><strong><br>Byron Pascoe</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">Producer’s errors and omissions (E&amp;O) insurance</a> applications have a lot of questions and they are important questions to consider. Oftentimes, I suggest to producers that before they start filming or planning anything, that they read an E&amp;O application to see what it says about what they will eventually need to get insurance.</p>","postTemplate":"prox_frontrow/templates/blog/blog-post.html","previewImageSrc":null,"previewKey":"cUGUxGMp","previousPostFeaturedImage":"","previousPostFeaturedImageAltText":"","previousPostName":"Why your summer festival needs special event insurance","previousPostSlug":"articles/why-your-summer-festival-needs-special-event-insurance","processingStatus":"PUBLISHED","propertyForDynamicPageCanonicalUrl":null,"propertyForDynamicPageFeaturedImage":null,"propertyForDynamicPageMetaDescription":null,"propertyForDynamicPageSlug":null,"propertyForDynamicPageTitle":null,"publicAccessRules":[],"publicAccessRulesEnabled":false,"publishDate":1687454520000,"publishDateLocalTime":1687454520000,"publishDateLocalized":{"date":1687454520000,"format":"medium","language":"en_US"},"publishImmediately":true,"publishTimezoneOffset":null,"publishedAt":1704384929738,"publishedByEmail":null,"publishedById":7915797,"publishedByName":null,"publishedUrl":"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/what-about-when-film-producers-are-unable-to-obtain-music-rights","resolvedDomain":"www.frontrowinsurance.com","resolvedLanguage":null,"rssBody":"<h2>What about when you have bargained for music rights but were unable to obtain them?</h2>\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\">\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\"><iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/yAW15lFZYXE?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n<p><strong><br>Byron Pascoe</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">Producer’s errors and omissions (E&amp;O) insurance</a> applications have a lot of questions and they are important questions to consider. Oftentimes, I suggest to producers that before they start filming or planning anything, that they read an E&amp;O application to see what it says about what they will eventually need to get insurance.</p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>One of the music questions [on an E&amp;O application] relates to whether you have tried to get permission but were unsuccessful. It’s important to be truthful with respect to every question on the application, including a situation in which you’ve tried to get consent for a song but you haven’t been able to. So, if I’m reading an application before it gets sent to an insurance broker, and if you’ve answered, “yes, you’ve tried to get a song cleared but were unable to,” I would say, “hold up a second, what’s the situation here? Are we trying to get consent still? Did someone say no but you’re using it anyway?” Based on the circumstances, we probably want to deal with this before we’re talking to the insurer about it.</p>\n<p>If you haven’t got consent and you’re not going to get it, perhaps you’re not going to use that song. Let’s just remove that point from our application because if you’re not going to use the song anymore, it’s no longer relevant. If you’re still trying to get permission and they’re pushing back, you’re negotiating but you need your insurance ASAP, then it’s, “OK, let’s put that in there. You’re having trouble getting consent but let’s explain the situation, namely, you’re not going to put the song in the movie if you don’t get consent.”</p>\n<p>So, it’s an interesting question in the application and it’s important to be truthful with your lawyer and insurance broker about such things. Generally speaking, if you’re not able to get consent, you’re not going to use the song in the production, but it’s important for everyone to be aware of where you’re at in the process when you’re applying to get E&amp;O insurance.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Byron Pascoe</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Edwards Creative Law</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span> Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/answer-all-questions-on-eo-application\">Why do you need to answer ALL the questions on an E&amp;O application?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/who-can-give-consent-to-have-music-be-in-a-film\" rel=\"noopener\">Who can give consent to have music be in a film?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer's E&amp;O clearance procedures</a></li>\n<li><strong>eBook</strong>: <a href=\"/errors-omissions-insurance-101\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer's E&amp;O Insurance 101</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbiiN5OPy3Xv2AcutMxzQhKyn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Byron Pascoe's film producer's E&amp;O videos</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: </span><a href=\"https://edwardslaw.ca/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Edwards Creative Law</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> - Canada's Entertainment Law Boutique™</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We’re entertainment lawyers who understand the business of creative industries. We guide creators and business professionals as they navigate the legal complexities of working with others—purchasing, financing, creating, licencing, and protecting creative properties, buying and selling creative services.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">We act for clients from across Canada and around the world – working in Canada with Canadians. We advise on and structure their commercial transactions, their employment and independent contractor relationships. We incorporate and administer their corporations. And, if necessary, we resolve their disputes.&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><strong>About</strong>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</span></p>","rssSummary":"<h2>What about when you have bargained for music rights but were unable to obtain them?</h2>\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\">\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\"><iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/yAW15lFZYXE?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n<p><strong><br>Byron Pascoe</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\">Producer’s errors and omissions (E&amp;O) insurance</a> applications have a lot of questions and they are important questions to consider. 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Usually, they don’t even consider the need for insurance until they walk up to an <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/equipment-rental-house-insurance\">equipment vendor</a> and the vendor asks, <em>“where is your insurance? We’re not giving you the camera without your insurance.”</em> For that purpose, we’ve created automated solutions (such as <a href=\"https://shortshoot.frontrowinsurance.com/\">short shoot insurance</a>) where a filmmaker can go online and purchase insurance on their phone while standing at the desk of a vendor, hand over the certificate and walk out with the equipment.</p>\n<p><strong>Colby</strong>: Insurance can be daunting and it’s this big scary corporate word and you’re like <em>“ohh, I don’t know, what do I pay, it’s going to cost so much money and if I want to insure this little thing I’m doing, it’s going to be thousands of dollars”</em> but I realized on your site that that’s just not the case. 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We’ve come a long way with technology.</p>\n<p><strong>Mike</strong>: We have, although there is still a chip shortage, and inventory shortage out there as a result of COVID, but hopefully that’s going to fix itself over the next six- to eight-months and everyone’s inventories will be replenished.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US? </span>Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/film-production-insurance\">film production insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/michael-groner\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Groner Bio</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/80676/digital-film-insurance-and-the-future\" rel=\"noopener\">Digital Film Insurance and the Future | Digital Media Insurance</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/most-common-film-insurance-claims\" rel=\"noopener\">Common Film Insurance Claims</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/civil-authority-coverage-explained\" rel=\"noopener\">Civil Authority Coverage for Film Productions</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">Content courtesy of the </span><a href=\"https://vantropolis.simplecast.com/episodes/vantropolis-mike-groner\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Vantropolis podcast</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. 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So, we’re on both sides of the border. We do 100% entertainment. Of that, probably 80% is for the film industry and then we also do live theatre, touring and other entertainment-related risk. We don’t do “any and all” things insurance; you’re not going to come to us for your auto or home insurance, for example.</p>\n<p><strong>Colby</strong>: And just to be clear: you’re brokers, right? So, that’s different than insurance companies (insurers). You’re negotiating with the insurers to obtain solutions for your clients.</p>\n<p><strong>Mike</strong>: That’s correct, we do not work for the insurance companies; we work for the production companies and producers. So, we work on their behalf to get them the best possible insurance coverage at the best price.</p>\n<p><strong>Colby</strong>: Kind of like a mortgage broker would be, right? You’re representing the production to the insurance companies.</p>\n<p><strong>Mike</strong>: We really do become part of the crew. I mean, we’re interacting with the producers, filmmakers and location managers on a daily basis from three- or four-weeks during prep all the way to delivery to the broadcasters. So, we’re playing a role as one of the crew members.</p>\n<p><strong>Colby</strong>: And all sizes of production, right? $2,000 to $200 million budgets, right?</p>\n<p><strong>Mike</strong>: Yes, we do everything from a student film shooting for two days on a weekend to $150 million large-scale TV series and everything in between.</p>\n<p><strong>Colby</strong>: That’s good to know because if you’re an indie filmmaker and you don’t know where to start, some might think that a corporate entity as large as Front Row might not give them the time of day.</p>\n<p><strong>Mike</strong>: We try to make it as easy as possible for a new filmmaker to obtain insurance. Usually, they don’t even consider the need for insurance until they walk up to an <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/equipment-rental-house-insurance\">equipment vendor</a> and the vendor asks, <em>“where is your insurance? We’re not giving you the camera without your insurance.”</em> For that purpose, we’ve created automated solutions (such as <a href=\"https://shortshoot.frontrowinsurance.com/\">short shoot insurance</a>) where a filmmaker can go online and purchase insurance on their phone while standing at the desk of a vendor, hand over the certificate and walk out with the equipment.</p>\n<p><strong>Colby</strong>: Insurance can be daunting and it’s this big scary corporate word and you’re like <em>“ohh, I don’t know, what do I pay, it’s going to cost so much money and if I want to insure this little thing I’m doing, it’s going to be thousands of dollars”</em> but I realized on your site that that’s just not the case. It can be quite efficient and reasonable and provides a lot of peace of mind.</p>\n<p><strong>Mike</strong>: Absolutely, and the fact is, most people don’t buy insurance until they have to have it, until someone tells them, <em>“you can’t shoot here unless you have location insurance and you can’t take out this camera unless you have property insurance.” </em>And that’s why we’ve made it so easy and most film packages come with a minimum million-dollar limit for equipment but, you know, a UBC student who is renting a $20,000 camera doesn’t need a million of equipment coverage; s/he needs $20,000 of coverage. So, we made short shoot insurance allows them to just buy what they need for the number of days they need it, and that’s all they’re charged for.</p>\n<p><strong>Colby</strong>: Yeah, so kids, do it. Get the insurance, don’t cut corners. Gear has come way down too; I remember when camera packages were way more than a lot of them are now. We’ve come a long way with technology.</p>\n<p><strong>Mike</strong>: We have, although there is still a chip shortage, and inventory shortage out there as a result of COVID, but hopefully that’s going to fix itself over the next six- to eight-months and everyone’s inventories will be replenished.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US? </span>Get a quote for <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/film-production-insurance\">film production insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/michael-groner\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Groner Bio</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/80676/digital-film-insurance-and-the-future\" rel=\"noopener\">Digital Film Insurance and the Future | Digital Media Insurance</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/most-common-film-insurance-claims\" rel=\"noopener\">Common Film Insurance Claims</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/civil-authority-coverage-explained\" rel=\"noopener\">Civil Authority Coverage for Film Productions</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">Content courtesy of the </span><a href=\"https://vantropolis.simplecast.com/episodes/vantropolis-mike-groner\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Vantropolis podcast</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. 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So, we’re on both sides of the border. We do 100% entertainment. Of that, probably 80% is for the film industry and then we also do live theatre, touring and other entertainment-related risk. We don’t do “any and all” things insurance; you’re not going to come to us for your auto or home insurance, for example.</p>\n<p><strong>Colby</strong>: And just to be clear: you’re brokers, right? So, that’s different than insurance companies (insurers). You’re negotiating with the insurers to obtain solutions for your clients.</p>\n<p><strong>Mike</strong>: That’s correct, we do not work for the insurance companies; we work for the production companies and producers. So, we work on their behalf to get them the best possible insurance coverage at the best price.</p>\n<p><strong>Colby</strong>: Kind of like a mortgage broker would be, right? You’re representing the production to the insurance companies.</p>\n<p><strong>Mike</strong>: We really do become part of the crew. I mean, we’re interacting with the producers, filmmakers and location managers on a daily basis from three- or four-weeks during prep all the way to delivery to the broadcasters. So, we’re playing a role as one of the crew members.</p>\n<p><strong>Colby</strong>: And all sizes of production, right? $2,000 to $200 million budgets, right?</p>\n<p><strong>Mike</strong>: Yes, we do everything from a student film shooting for two days on a weekend to $150 million large-scale TV series and everything in between.</p>\n<p><strong>Colby</strong>: That’s good to know because if you’re an indie filmmaker and you don’t know where to start, some might think that a corporate entity as large as Front Row might not give them the time of day.</p>\n<p><strong>Mike</strong>: We try to make it as easy as possible for a new filmmaker to obtain insurance. Usually, they don’t even consider the need for insurance until they walk up to an <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/equipment-rental-house-insurance\">equipment vendor</a> and the vendor asks, <em>“where is your insurance? We’re not giving you the camera without your insurance.”</em> For that purpose, we’ve created automated solutions (such as <a href=\"https://shortshoot.frontrowinsurance.com/\">short shoot insurance</a>) where a filmmaker can go online and purchase insurance on their phone while standing at the desk of a vendor, hand over the certificate and walk out with the equipment.</p>\n<p><strong>Colby</strong>: Insurance can be daunting and it’s this big scary corporate word and you’re like <em>“ohh, I don’t know, what do I pay, it’s going to cost so much money and if I want to insure this little thing I’m doing, it’s going to be thousands of dollars”</em> but I realized on your site that that’s just not the case. It can be quite efficient and reasonable and provides a lot of peace of mind.</p>\n<p><strong>Mike</strong>: Absolutely, and the fact is, most people don’t buy insurance until they have to have it, until someone tells them, <em>“you can’t shoot here unless you have location insurance and you can’t take out this camera unless you have property insurance.” </em>And that’s why we’ve made it so easy and most film packages come with a minimum million-dollar limit for equipment but, you know, a UBC student who is renting a $20,000 camera doesn’t need a million of equipment coverage; s/he needs $20,000 of coverage. So, we made short shoot insurance allows them to just buy what they need for the number of days they need it, and that’s all they’re charged for.</p>\n<p><strong>Colby</strong>: Yeah, so kids, do it. Get the insurance, don’t cut corners. Gear has come way down too; I remember when camera packages were way more than a lot of them are now. 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We’ll list some of them in this article.</p>\n<p>We’ll discuss, in no particular order:</p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#church\" rel=\"noopener\">Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#outdoor\" rel=\"noopener\">Best outdoor wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#resto\" rel=\"noopener\">Best restaurant wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#other\" rel=\"noopener\">Best other wedding venues</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\"><span>Best wedding insurance provider</span></a></li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"church\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues in New Orleans</h2>\n<h3>St. Louis Cathedral | Best church for weddings New Orleans | Mardi gras wedding</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.stlouiscathedral.org/\">https://www.stlouiscathedral.org/</a></p>\n<p>Located in Jackson Square, it is one of the most iconic and historic churches in New Orleans.</p>\n<p>If you are considering being married at St. Louis Cathedral, the church has various wedding guidelines that can be <a href=\"https://www.stlouiscathedral.org/uploads/files/2023%20Wedding%20Guidelines(1).pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">read here</a>. [PDF]</p>\n<h3>Immaculate Conception Jesuit Church</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immaculate_Conception_Church_(New_Orleans)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immaculate_Conception_Church_(New_Orleans)</a></p>\n<p>This beautiful church features stunning architecture and a rich history.</p>\n<p>The church is located at 130 Baronne Street and is part of the local Jesuit community. The present church was completed in 1930.</p>\n<h3>St. Augustine Catholic Church</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Augustine_Church_(New_Orleans)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Augustine_Church_(New_Orleans)</a></p>\n<p>Known for its vibrant atmosphere and cultural significance, this church is a popular choice for weddings in New Orleans.</p>\n<p>This church is said to be the oldest Black Catholic parish in the US, established in 1841. It was one of the first 26 sites designated on the state's Louisiana African American Heritage Trail.</p>\n<h3>Masjid Yaseen New Orleans | Best mosque for nikah New Orleans</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://masjidyaseen.org/masjid-yaseen-new-orleans/\">https://masjidyaseen.org/masjid-yaseen-new-orleans/</a></p>\n<p>This mosque, located at 7525 W Judge Perez Dr. in Arabi (Greater New Orleans), is able to perform marriage ceremonies. The goal of the Islamic Association of Arabi is to provide convenient places of worship, islamic education and dawah.</p>\n<h3>Touro Synagogue | Best synagogue for weddings New Orleans</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://tourosynagogue.com/destination-weddings/\">https://tourosynagogue.com/destination-weddings/</a></p>\n<p>Touro Synagogue, located at 4238 Saint Charles Ave in New Orleans, is able to perform Jewish wedding ceremonies. If you aren’t a member of Touro, but carry a piece of New Orleans in your heart, this synagogue is happy to work with you to craft a beautiful destination wedding ceremony.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"outdoor\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Outdoor wedding venues in NOLA</h2>\n<h3>Audubon Park</h3>\n<p><em><img src=\"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20Wedding%20Venues%20in%20New%20Orleans/audobon-park-shutterstock_1413838169-forweb600.jpg\" alt=\"Audubon Park\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 600px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;\"></em></p>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audubon_Park_(New_Orleans)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audubon_Park_(New_Orleans)</a></p>\n<p>Audubon Park is a municipal park located in the Uptown neighborhood of New Orleans. It is approximately 350 acres.</p>\n<p>The park is bordered on one side by the Mississippi River and on the other by St. Charles Avenue, directly across from Loyola University and Tulane University.</p>\n<h3>The New Orleans Botanical Garden</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Orleans_Botanical_Garden\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Orleans_Botanical_Garden</a></p>\n<p>Located within City Park, this botanical garden features beautiful gardens, fountains, and a conservatory for memorable outdoor ceremonies.</p>\n<h3>The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://noma.org/besthoff-sculpture-garden/\">https://noma.org/besthoff-sculpture-garden/</a></p>\n<p>Situated next to the New Orleans Museum of Art, this outdoor garden showcases an impressive collection of sculptures, making it a lovely setting for a wedding.</p>\n<p>This sculpture garden was established in 2003 to house a collection of local art.</p>\n<h3>Royal Palm</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.royalpalmfpc.com/\">https://www.royalpalmfpc.com/</a></p>\n<p>A waterfront venue along the Mississippi River, Royal Palm offers a serene outdoor space with panoramic views and elegant amenities.</p>\n<p>Located at 1901 Manhattan Blvd. in Harvey, within the New Orleans–Metairie–Kenner metropolitan statistical area.</p>\n<h3>Paradigm Gardens</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://paradigmgardensnola.com/\">https://paradigmgardensnola.com/</a></p>\n<p>Paradigm Gardens is an intimate and lush wedding and event venue hidden in the heart of New Orleans.</p>\n<p>From small gatherings of 50 to larger receptions of 125, this venue can help you create your wedding. Paradigm’s seasoned in-house planning team with 15+ years of event and hospitality experience will assist you with every aspect of your event.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"resto\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best restaurant wedding venues in New Orleans</h2>\n<h3>Commander's Palace</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.commanderspalace.com/\">https://www.commanderspalace.com/</a></p>\n<p>Known for its upscale Creole cuisine and elegant atmosphere, Commander's Palace has private dining rooms suitable for intimate wedding receptions.</p>\n<h3>Court of Two Sisters</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.courtoftwosisters.com/\">https://www.courtoftwosisters.com/</a></p>\n<p>This historic restaurant offers picturesque courtyard dining surrounded by beautiful foliage and a tranquil atmosphere, perfect for a romantic wedding celebration.</p>\n<h3>Arnaud's Jazz Bistro</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.arnaudsrestaurant.com/\">https://www.arnaudsrestaurant.com/</a></p>\n<p>This French Quarter institution offers classic Creole cuisine, live jazz music, and private dining spaces, making it an excellent choice for a wedding reception with a festive flair.</p>\n<h3>Tableau</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.tableaufrenchquarter.com/\">https://www.tableaufrenchquarter.com/</a></p>\n<p>Located on Jackson Square, Tableau combines refined Southern cuisine with stunning views of the square, offering private dining options for wedding events.</p>\n<h3>Broussard’s</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://broussards.com/weddings-private-events/\">https://broussards.com/weddings-private-events/</a></p>\n<p>Located at 819 Conti Street, New Orleans, Broussard’s is a Creole restaurant that is available to be booked for weddings.</p>\n<p>They are able to accommodate weddings of all sizes, from a cozy 50-person gathering in the Josephine Room to a 650-guest extravaganza when combined with the Hermann-Grima Museum.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"other\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best other wedding venues in NOLA</h2>\n<h3>The Elms Mansion</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.elmsmansion.com/\">https://www.elmsmansion.com/</a></p>\n<p>A beautifully restored mansion with elegant indoor spaces and a courtyard, the Elms Mansion provides a timeless setting for a wedding.</p>\n<h3>The New Orleans Board of Trade</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/neworleansbot/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.facebook.com/neworleansbot/</a></p>\n<p>A historic building with ornate details, the Board of Trade offers grand ballrooms and unique architectural features, ideal for a lavish wedding celebration.</p>\n<h3>Il Mercato</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://ilmercatoevents.com/\">https://ilmercatoevents.com/</a></p>\n<p>This Spanish Colonial-style venue features an open-air courtyard, wrought-iron balconies, and a spacious indoor hall, creating a romantic atmosphere for weddings.</p>\n<h3>The Civic Theatre</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://civicnola.com/\">https://civicnola.com/</a></p>\n<p>A historic theater in downtown New Orleans, the Civic Theatre offers a grand setting with stunning architecture and state-of-the-art audiovisual capabilities for memorable wedding ceremonies and receptions.</p>\n<h3>The Maison Dupuy Hotel</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://maisondupuy.com/\">https://maisondupuy.com/</a></p>\n<p>This French Quarter hotel features a charming courtyard, lush greenery, and elegant event spaces for hosting intimate weddings.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Get Wedding Event Insurance: Buy Online in the US from Front Row</h2>\n<p>If you’re researching wedding venues in New Orleans, chances are good that you’re getting married or know somebody who is. Consider wedding insurance. Get a quote:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Wedding Insurance (</span><span>USA</span><span>)</span></a>: if you’re holding a private event at one of the above venues, you can buy insurance for the day of your event from Front Row.<br><br></li>\n<li style=\"border: none; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/short-term-production-insurance-for-filmmakers-us?hsLang=en\"><span>Short Shoot Insurance (USA)</span></a>: if you’re doing any filming at the venue, it would make sense to get short-term production insurance, which covers up to 15 consecutive days of filming.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em>&nbsp;</em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment. </em></p>\n<h3>Related posts:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en-us/wedding-insurance-louisiana\">Wedding insurance in Louisiana</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/staff/grant-patten\" rel=\"noopener\">Author: Grant Patten</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://stories.frontrowinsurance.com/best-wedding-venues-in-new-orleans/\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Web Story: The best wedding venues in New Orleans</a></li>\n</ul>","post_summary":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 14px;\"><em>Images purchased from Shutterstock</em></p>\n","blog_post_schedule_task_uid":null,"blog_publish_to_social_media_task":"DONE","blog_publish_instant_email_task_uid":null,"blog_publish_instant_email_campaign_id":null,"blog_publish_instant_email_retry_count":null,"rss_body":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 14px;\"><em>Images purchased from Shutterstock</em></p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>New Orleans, Louisiana (NOLA) has no shortage of impressive venues that are appropriate for hosting weddings. We’ll list some of them in this article.</p>\n<p>We’ll discuss, in no particular order:</p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#church\" rel=\"noopener\">Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#outdoor\" rel=\"noopener\">Best outdoor wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#resto\" rel=\"noopener\">Best restaurant wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#other\" rel=\"noopener\">Best other wedding venues</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\"><span>Best wedding insurance provider</span></a></li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"church\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues in New Orleans</h2>\n<h3>St. Louis Cathedral | Best church for weddings New Orleans | Mardi gras wedding</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.stlouiscathedral.org/\">https://www.stlouiscathedral.org/</a></p>\n<p>Located in Jackson Square, it is one of the most iconic and historic churches in New Orleans.</p>\n<p>If you are considering being married at St. Louis Cathedral, the church has various wedding guidelines that can be <a href=\"https://www.stlouiscathedral.org/uploads/files/2023%20Wedding%20Guidelines(1).pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">read here</a>. [PDF]</p>\n<h3>Immaculate Conception Jesuit Church</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immaculate_Conception_Church_(New_Orleans)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immaculate_Conception_Church_(New_Orleans)</a></p>\n<p>This beautiful church features stunning architecture and a rich history.</p>\n<p>The church is located at 130 Baronne Street and is part of the local Jesuit community. The present church was completed in 1930.</p>\n<h3>St. Augustine Catholic Church</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Augustine_Church_(New_Orleans)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Augustine_Church_(New_Orleans)</a></p>\n<p>Known for its vibrant atmosphere and cultural significance, this church is a popular choice for weddings in New Orleans.</p>\n<p>This church is said to be the oldest Black Catholic parish in the US, established in 1841. It was one of the first 26 sites designated on the state's Louisiana African American Heritage Trail.</p>\n<h3>Masjid Yaseen New Orleans | Best mosque for nikah New Orleans</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://masjidyaseen.org/masjid-yaseen-new-orleans/\">https://masjidyaseen.org/masjid-yaseen-new-orleans/</a></p>\n<p>This mosque, located at 7525 W Judge Perez Dr. in Arabi (Greater New Orleans), is able to perform marriage ceremonies. The goal of the Islamic Association of Arabi is to provide convenient places of worship, islamic education and dawah.</p>\n<h3>Touro Synagogue | Best synagogue for weddings New Orleans</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://tourosynagogue.com/destination-weddings/\">https://tourosynagogue.com/destination-weddings/</a></p>\n<p>Touro Synagogue, located at 4238 Saint Charles Ave in New Orleans, is able to perform Jewish wedding ceremonies. If you aren’t a member of Touro, but carry a piece of New Orleans in your heart, this synagogue is happy to work with you to craft a beautiful destination wedding ceremony.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"outdoor\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Outdoor wedding venues in NOLA</h2>\n<h3>Audubon Park</h3>\n<p><em><img src=\"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20Wedding%20Venues%20in%20New%20Orleans/audobon-park-shutterstock_1413838169-forweb600.jpg\" alt=\"Audubon Park\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 600px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;\"></em></p>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audubon_Park_(New_Orleans)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audubon_Park_(New_Orleans)</a></p>\n<p>Audubon Park is a municipal park located in the Uptown neighborhood of New Orleans. It is approximately 350 acres.</p>\n<p>The park is bordered on one side by the Mississippi River and on the other by St. Charles Avenue, directly across from Loyola University and Tulane University.</p>\n<h3>The New Orleans Botanical Garden</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Orleans_Botanical_Garden\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Orleans_Botanical_Garden</a></p>\n<p>Located within City Park, this botanical garden features beautiful gardens, fountains, and a conservatory for memorable outdoor ceremonies.</p>\n<h3>The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://noma.org/besthoff-sculpture-garden/\">https://noma.org/besthoff-sculpture-garden/</a></p>\n<p>Situated next to the New Orleans Museum of Art, this outdoor garden showcases an impressive collection of sculptures, making it a lovely setting for a wedding.</p>\n<p>This sculpture garden was established in 2003 to house a collection of local art.</p>\n<h3>Royal Palm</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.royalpalmfpc.com/\">https://www.royalpalmfpc.com/</a></p>\n<p>A waterfront venue along the Mississippi River, Royal Palm offers a serene outdoor space with panoramic views and elegant amenities.</p>\n<p>Located at 1901 Manhattan Blvd. in Harvey, within the New Orleans–Metairie–Kenner metropolitan statistical area.</p>\n<h3>Paradigm Gardens</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://paradigmgardensnola.com/\">https://paradigmgardensnola.com/</a></p>\n<p>Paradigm Gardens is an intimate and lush wedding and event venue hidden in the heart of New Orleans.</p>\n<p>From small gatherings of 50 to larger receptions of 125, this venue can help you create your wedding. Paradigm’s seasoned in-house planning team with 15+ years of event and hospitality experience will assist you with every aspect of your event.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"resto\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best restaurant wedding venues in New Orleans</h2>\n<h3>Commander's Palace</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.commanderspalace.com/\">https://www.commanderspalace.com/</a></p>\n<p>Known for its upscale Creole cuisine and elegant atmosphere, Commander's Palace has private dining rooms suitable for intimate wedding receptions.</p>\n<h3>Court of Two Sisters</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.courtoftwosisters.com/\">https://www.courtoftwosisters.com/</a></p>\n<p>This historic restaurant offers picturesque courtyard dining surrounded by beautiful foliage and a tranquil atmosphere, perfect for a romantic wedding celebration.</p>\n<h3>Arnaud's Jazz Bistro</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.arnaudsrestaurant.com/\">https://www.arnaudsrestaurant.com/</a></p>\n<p>This French Quarter institution offers classic Creole cuisine, live jazz music, and private dining spaces, making it an excellent choice for a wedding reception with a festive flair.</p>\n<h3>Tableau</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.tableaufrenchquarter.com/\">https://www.tableaufrenchquarter.com/</a></p>\n<p>Located on Jackson Square, Tableau combines refined Southern cuisine with stunning views of the square, offering private dining options for wedding events.</p>\n<h3>Broussard’s</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://broussards.com/weddings-private-events/\">https://broussards.com/weddings-private-events/</a></p>\n<p>Located at 819 Conti Street, New Orleans, Broussard’s is a Creole restaurant that is available to be booked for weddings.</p>\n<p>They are able to accommodate weddings of all sizes, from a cozy 50-person gathering in the Josephine Room to a 650-guest extravaganza when combined with the Hermann-Grima Museum.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"other\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best other wedding venues in NOLA</h2>\n<h3>The Elms Mansion</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.elmsmansion.com/\">https://www.elmsmansion.com/</a></p>\n<p>A beautifully restored mansion with elegant indoor spaces and a courtyard, the Elms Mansion provides a timeless setting for a wedding.</p>\n<h3>The New Orleans Board of Trade</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/neworleansbot/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.facebook.com/neworleansbot/</a></p>\n<p>A historic building with ornate details, the Board of Trade offers grand ballrooms and unique architectural features, ideal for a lavish wedding celebration.</p>\n<h3>Il Mercato</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://ilmercatoevents.com/\">https://ilmercatoevents.com/</a></p>\n<p>This Spanish Colonial-style venue features an open-air courtyard, wrought-iron balconies, and a spacious indoor hall, creating a romantic atmosphere for weddings.</p>\n<h3>The Civic Theatre</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://civicnola.com/\">https://civicnola.com/</a></p>\n<p>A historic theater in downtown New Orleans, the Civic Theatre offers a grand setting with stunning architecture and state-of-the-art audiovisual capabilities for memorable wedding ceremonies and receptions.</p>\n<h3>The Maison Dupuy Hotel</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://maisondupuy.com/\">https://maisondupuy.com/</a></p>\n<p>This French Quarter hotel features a charming courtyard, lush greenery, and elegant event spaces for hosting intimate weddings.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Get Wedding Event Insurance: Buy Online in the US from Front Row</h2>\n<p>If you’re researching wedding venues in New Orleans, chances are good that you’re getting married or know somebody who is. Consider wedding insurance. Get a quote:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Wedding Insurance (</span><span>USA</span><span>)</span></a>: if you’re holding a private event at one of the above venues, you can buy insurance for the day of your event from Front Row.<br><br></li>\n<li style=\"border: none; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/short-term-production-insurance-for-filmmakers-us?hsLang=en\"><span>Short Shoot Insurance (USA)</span></a>: if you’re doing any filming at the venue, it would make sense to get short-term production insurance, which covers up to 15 consecutive days of filming.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em>&nbsp;</em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry. 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We’ll list some of them in this article.</p>\n<p>We’ll discuss, in no particular order:</p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#church\" rel=\"noopener\">Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#outdoor\" rel=\"noopener\">Best outdoor wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#resto\" rel=\"noopener\">Best restaurant wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#other\" rel=\"noopener\">Best other wedding venues</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\"><span>Best wedding insurance provider</span></a></li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"church\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues in New Orleans</h2>\n<h3>St. Louis Cathedral | Best church for weddings New Orleans | Mardi gras wedding</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.stlouiscathedral.org/\">https://www.stlouiscathedral.org/</a></p>\n<p>Located in Jackson Square, it is one of the most iconic and historic churches in New Orleans.</p>\n<p>If you are considering being married at St. Louis Cathedral, the church has various wedding guidelines that can be <a href=\"https://www.stlouiscathedral.org/uploads/files/2023%20Wedding%20Guidelines(1).pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">read here</a>. [PDF]</p>\n<h3>Immaculate Conception Jesuit Church</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immaculate_Conception_Church_(New_Orleans)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immaculate_Conception_Church_(New_Orleans)</a></p>\n<p>This beautiful church features stunning architecture and a rich history.</p>\n<p>The church is located at 130 Baronne Street and is part of the local Jesuit community. The present church was completed in 1930.</p>\n<h3>St. Augustine Catholic Church</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Augustine_Church_(New_Orleans)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Augustine_Church_(New_Orleans)</a></p>\n<p>Known for its vibrant atmosphere and cultural significance, this church is a popular choice for weddings in New Orleans.</p>\n<p>This church is said to be the oldest Black Catholic parish in the US, established in 1841. It was one of the first 26 sites designated on the state's Louisiana African American Heritage Trail.</p>\n<h3>Masjid Yaseen New Orleans | Best mosque for nikah New Orleans</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://masjidyaseen.org/masjid-yaseen-new-orleans/\">https://masjidyaseen.org/masjid-yaseen-new-orleans/</a></p>\n<p>This mosque, located at 7525 W Judge Perez Dr. in Arabi (Greater New Orleans), is able to perform marriage ceremonies. The goal of the Islamic Association of Arabi is to provide convenient places of worship, islamic education and dawah.</p>\n<h3>Touro Synagogue | Best synagogue for weddings New Orleans</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://tourosynagogue.com/destination-weddings/\">https://tourosynagogue.com/destination-weddings/</a></p>\n<p>Touro Synagogue, located at 4238 Saint Charles Ave in New Orleans, is able to perform Jewish wedding ceremonies. If you aren’t a member of Touro, but carry a piece of New Orleans in your heart, this synagogue is happy to work with you to craft a beautiful destination wedding ceremony.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"outdoor\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Outdoor wedding venues in NOLA</h2>\n<h3>Audubon Park</h3>\n<p><em><img src=\"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20Wedding%20Venues%20in%20New%20Orleans/audobon-park-shutterstock_1413838169-forweb600.jpg\" alt=\"Audubon Park\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 600px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;\"></em></p>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audubon_Park_(New_Orleans)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audubon_Park_(New_Orleans)</a></p>\n<p>Audubon Park is a municipal park located in the Uptown neighborhood of New Orleans. It is approximately 350 acres.</p>\n<p>The park is bordered on one side by the Mississippi River and on the other by St. Charles Avenue, directly across from Loyola University and Tulane University.</p>\n<h3>The New Orleans Botanical Garden</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Orleans_Botanical_Garden\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Orleans_Botanical_Garden</a></p>\n<p>Located within City Park, this botanical garden features beautiful gardens, fountains, and a conservatory for memorable outdoor ceremonies.</p>\n<h3>The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://noma.org/besthoff-sculpture-garden/\">https://noma.org/besthoff-sculpture-garden/</a></p>\n<p>Situated next to the New Orleans Museum of Art, this outdoor garden showcases an impressive collection of sculptures, making it a lovely setting for a wedding.</p>\n<p>This sculpture garden was established in 2003 to house a collection of local art.</p>\n<h3>Royal Palm</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.royalpalmfpc.com/\">https://www.royalpalmfpc.com/</a></p>\n<p>A waterfront venue along the Mississippi River, Royal Palm offers a serene outdoor space with panoramic views and elegant amenities.</p>\n<p>Located at 1901 Manhattan Blvd. in Harvey, within the New Orleans–Metairie–Kenner metropolitan statistical area.</p>\n<h3>Paradigm Gardens</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://paradigmgardensnola.com/\">https://paradigmgardensnola.com/</a></p>\n<p>Paradigm Gardens is an intimate and lush wedding and event venue hidden in the heart of New Orleans.</p>\n<p>From small gatherings of 50 to larger receptions of 125, this venue can help you create your wedding. Paradigm’s seasoned in-house planning team with 15+ years of event and hospitality experience will assist you with every aspect of your event.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"resto\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best restaurant wedding venues in New Orleans</h2>\n<h3>Commander's Palace</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.commanderspalace.com/\">https://www.commanderspalace.com/</a></p>\n<p>Known for its upscale Creole cuisine and elegant atmosphere, Commander's Palace has private dining rooms suitable for intimate wedding receptions.</p>\n<h3>Court of Two Sisters</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.courtoftwosisters.com/\">https://www.courtoftwosisters.com/</a></p>\n<p>This historic restaurant offers picturesque courtyard dining surrounded by beautiful foliage and a tranquil atmosphere, perfect for a romantic wedding celebration.</p>\n<h3>Arnaud's Jazz Bistro</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.arnaudsrestaurant.com/\">https://www.arnaudsrestaurant.com/</a></p>\n<p>This French Quarter institution offers classic Creole cuisine, live jazz music, and private dining spaces, making it an excellent choice for a wedding reception with a festive flair.</p>\n<h3>Tableau</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.tableaufrenchquarter.com/\">https://www.tableaufrenchquarter.com/</a></p>\n<p>Located on Jackson Square, Tableau combines refined Southern cuisine with stunning views of the square, offering private dining options for wedding events.</p>\n<h3>Broussard’s</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://broussards.com/weddings-private-events/\">https://broussards.com/weddings-private-events/</a></p>\n<p>Located at 819 Conti Street, New Orleans, Broussard’s is a Creole restaurant that is available to be booked for weddings.</p>\n<p>They are able to accommodate weddings of all sizes, from a cozy 50-person gathering in the Josephine Room to a 650-guest extravaganza when combined with the Hermann-Grima Museum.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"other\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best other wedding venues in NOLA</h2>\n<h3>The Elms Mansion</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.elmsmansion.com/\">https://www.elmsmansion.com/</a></p>\n<p>A beautifully restored mansion with elegant indoor spaces and a courtyard, the Elms Mansion provides a timeless setting for a wedding.</p>\n<h3>The New Orleans Board of Trade</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/neworleansbot/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.facebook.com/neworleansbot/</a></p>\n<p>A historic building with ornate details, the Board of Trade offers grand ballrooms and unique architectural features, ideal for a lavish wedding celebration.</p>\n<h3>Il Mercato</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://ilmercatoevents.com/\">https://ilmercatoevents.com/</a></p>\n<p>This Spanish Colonial-style venue features an open-air courtyard, wrought-iron balconies, and a spacious indoor hall, creating a romantic atmosphere for weddings.</p>\n<h3>The Civic Theatre</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://civicnola.com/\">https://civicnola.com/</a></p>\n<p>A historic theater in downtown New Orleans, the Civic Theatre offers a grand setting with stunning architecture and state-of-the-art audiovisual capabilities for memorable wedding ceremonies and receptions.</p>\n<h3>The Maison Dupuy Hotel</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://maisondupuy.com/\">https://maisondupuy.com/</a></p>\n<p>This French Quarter hotel features a charming courtyard, lush greenery, and elegant event spaces for hosting intimate weddings.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Get Wedding Event Insurance: Buy Online in the US from Front Row</h2>\n<p>If you’re researching wedding venues in New Orleans, chances are good that you’re getting married or know somebody who is. Consider wedding insurance. Get a quote:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Wedding Insurance (</span><span>USA</span><span>)</span></a>: if you’re holding a private event at one of the above venues, you can buy insurance for the day of your event from Front Row.<br><br></li>\n<li style=\"border: none; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/short-term-production-insurance-for-filmmakers-us?hsLang=en\"><span>Short Shoot Insurance (USA)</span></a>: if you’re doing any filming at the venue, it would make sense to get short-term production insurance, which covers up to 15 consecutive days of filming.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em>&nbsp;</em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment. </em></p>\n<h3>Related posts:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en-us/wedding-insurance-louisiana\">Wedding insurance in Louisiana</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/staff/grant-patten\" rel=\"noopener\">Author: Grant Patten</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://stories.frontrowinsurance.com/best-wedding-venues-in-new-orleans/\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Web Story: The best wedding venues in New Orleans</a></li>\n</ul>","postBodyRss":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 14px;\"><em>Images purchased from Shutterstock</em></p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>New Orleans, Louisiana (NOLA) has no shortage of impressive venues that are appropriate for hosting weddings. We’ll list some of them in this article.</p>\n<p>We’ll discuss, in no particular order:</p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#church\" rel=\"noopener\">Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#outdoor\" rel=\"noopener\">Best outdoor wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#resto\" rel=\"noopener\">Best restaurant wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#other\" rel=\"noopener\">Best other wedding venues</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\"><span>Best wedding insurance provider</span></a></li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"church\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues in New Orleans</h2>\n<h3>St. Louis Cathedral | Best church for weddings New Orleans | Mardi gras wedding</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.stlouiscathedral.org/\">https://www.stlouiscathedral.org/</a></p>\n<p>Located in Jackson Square, it is one of the most iconic and historic churches in New Orleans.</p>\n<p>If you are considering being married at St. Louis Cathedral, the church has various wedding guidelines that can be <a href=\"https://www.stlouiscathedral.org/uploads/files/2023%20Wedding%20Guidelines(1).pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">read here</a>. [PDF]</p>\n<h3>Immaculate Conception Jesuit Church</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immaculate_Conception_Church_(New_Orleans)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immaculate_Conception_Church_(New_Orleans)</a></p>\n<p>This beautiful church features stunning architecture and a rich history.</p>\n<p>The church is located at 130 Baronne Street and is part of the local Jesuit community. The present church was completed in 1930.</p>\n<h3>St. Augustine Catholic Church</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Augustine_Church_(New_Orleans)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Augustine_Church_(New_Orleans)</a></p>\n<p>Known for its vibrant atmosphere and cultural significance, this church is a popular choice for weddings in New Orleans.</p>\n<p>This church is said to be the oldest Black Catholic parish in the US, established in 1841. It was one of the first 26 sites designated on the state's Louisiana African American Heritage Trail.</p>\n<h3>Masjid Yaseen New Orleans | Best mosque for nikah New Orleans</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://masjidyaseen.org/masjid-yaseen-new-orleans/\">https://masjidyaseen.org/masjid-yaseen-new-orleans/</a></p>\n<p>This mosque, located at 7525 W Judge Perez Dr. in Arabi (Greater New Orleans), is able to perform marriage ceremonies. The goal of the Islamic Association of Arabi is to provide convenient places of worship, islamic education and dawah.</p>\n<h3>Touro Synagogue | Best synagogue for weddings New Orleans</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://tourosynagogue.com/destination-weddings/\">https://tourosynagogue.com/destination-weddings/</a></p>\n<p>Touro Synagogue, located at 4238 Saint Charles Ave in New Orleans, is able to perform Jewish wedding ceremonies. If you aren’t a member of Touro, but carry a piece of New Orleans in your heart, this synagogue is happy to work with you to craft a beautiful destination wedding ceremony.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"outdoor\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Outdoor wedding venues in NOLA</h2>\n<h3>Audubon Park</h3>\n<p><em><img src=\"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20Wedding%20Venues%20in%20New%20Orleans/audobon-park-shutterstock_1413838169-forweb600.jpg\" alt=\"Audubon Park\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 600px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;\"></em></p>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audubon_Park_(New_Orleans)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audubon_Park_(New_Orleans)</a></p>\n<p>Audubon Park is a municipal park located in the Uptown neighborhood of New Orleans. It is approximately 350 acres.</p>\n<p>The park is bordered on one side by the Mississippi River and on the other by St. Charles Avenue, directly across from Loyola University and Tulane University.</p>\n<h3>The New Orleans Botanical Garden</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Orleans_Botanical_Garden\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Orleans_Botanical_Garden</a></p>\n<p>Located within City Park, this botanical garden features beautiful gardens, fountains, and a conservatory for memorable outdoor ceremonies.</p>\n<h3>The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://noma.org/besthoff-sculpture-garden/\">https://noma.org/besthoff-sculpture-garden/</a></p>\n<p>Situated next to the New Orleans Museum of Art, this outdoor garden showcases an impressive collection of sculptures, making it a lovely setting for a wedding.</p>\n<p>This sculpture garden was established in 2003 to house a collection of local art.</p>\n<h3>Royal Palm</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.royalpalmfpc.com/\">https://www.royalpalmfpc.com/</a></p>\n<p>A waterfront venue along the Mississippi River, Royal Palm offers a serene outdoor space with panoramic views and elegant amenities.</p>\n<p>Located at 1901 Manhattan Blvd. in Harvey, within the New Orleans–Metairie–Kenner metropolitan statistical area.</p>\n<h3>Paradigm Gardens</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://paradigmgardensnola.com/\">https://paradigmgardensnola.com/</a></p>\n<p>Paradigm Gardens is an intimate and lush wedding and event venue hidden in the heart of New Orleans.</p>\n<p>From small gatherings of 50 to larger receptions of 125, this venue can help you create your wedding. Paradigm’s seasoned in-house planning team with 15+ years of event and hospitality experience will assist you with every aspect of your event.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"resto\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best restaurant wedding venues in New Orleans</h2>\n<h3>Commander's Palace</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.commanderspalace.com/\">https://www.commanderspalace.com/</a></p>\n<p>Known for its upscale Creole cuisine and elegant atmosphere, Commander's Palace has private dining rooms suitable for intimate wedding receptions.</p>\n<h3>Court of Two Sisters</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.courtoftwosisters.com/\">https://www.courtoftwosisters.com/</a></p>\n<p>This historic restaurant offers picturesque courtyard dining surrounded by beautiful foliage and a tranquil atmosphere, perfect for a romantic wedding celebration.</p>\n<h3>Arnaud's Jazz Bistro</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.arnaudsrestaurant.com/\">https://www.arnaudsrestaurant.com/</a></p>\n<p>This French Quarter institution offers classic Creole cuisine, live jazz music, and private dining spaces, making it an excellent choice for a wedding reception with a festive flair.</p>\n<h3>Tableau</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.tableaufrenchquarter.com/\">https://www.tableaufrenchquarter.com/</a></p>\n<p>Located on Jackson Square, Tableau combines refined Southern cuisine with stunning views of the square, offering private dining options for wedding events.</p>\n<h3>Broussard’s</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://broussards.com/weddings-private-events/\">https://broussards.com/weddings-private-events/</a></p>\n<p>Located at 819 Conti Street, New Orleans, Broussard’s is a Creole restaurant that is available to be booked for weddings.</p>\n<p>They are able to accommodate weddings of all sizes, from a cozy 50-person gathering in the Josephine Room to a 650-guest extravaganza when combined with the Hermann-Grima Museum.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"other\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best other wedding venues in NOLA</h2>\n<h3>The Elms Mansion</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.elmsmansion.com/\">https://www.elmsmansion.com/</a></p>\n<p>A beautifully restored mansion with elegant indoor spaces and a courtyard, the Elms Mansion provides a timeless setting for a wedding.</p>\n<h3>The New Orleans Board of Trade</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/neworleansbot/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.facebook.com/neworleansbot/</a></p>\n<p>A historic building with ornate details, the Board of Trade offers grand ballrooms and unique architectural features, ideal for a lavish wedding celebration.</p>\n<h3>Il Mercato</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://ilmercatoevents.com/\">https://ilmercatoevents.com/</a></p>\n<p>This Spanish Colonial-style venue features an open-air courtyard, wrought-iron balconies, and a spacious indoor hall, creating a romantic atmosphere for weddings.</p>\n<h3>The Civic Theatre</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://civicnola.com/\">https://civicnola.com/</a></p>\n<p>A historic theater in downtown New Orleans, the Civic Theatre offers a grand setting with stunning architecture and state-of-the-art audiovisual capabilities for memorable wedding ceremonies and receptions.</p>\n<h3>The Maison Dupuy Hotel</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://maisondupuy.com/\">https://maisondupuy.com/</a></p>\n<p>This French Quarter hotel features a charming courtyard, lush greenery, and elegant event spaces for hosting intimate weddings.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Get Wedding Event Insurance: Buy Online in the US from Front Row</h2>\n<p>If you’re researching wedding venues in New Orleans, chances are good that you’re getting married or know somebody who is. Consider wedding insurance. Get a quote:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Wedding Insurance (</span><span>USA</span><span>)</span></a>: if you’re holding a private event at one of the above venues, you can buy insurance for the day of your event from Front Row.<br><br></li>\n<li style=\"border: none; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/short-term-production-insurance-for-filmmakers-us?hsLang=en\"><span>Short Shoot Insurance (USA)</span></a>: if you’re doing any filming at the venue, it would make sense to get short-term production insurance, which covers up to 15 consecutive days of filming.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em>&nbsp;</em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment. </em></p>\n<h3>Related posts:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en-us/wedding-insurance-louisiana\">Wedding insurance in Louisiana</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/staff/grant-patten\" rel=\"noopener\">Author: Grant Patten</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://stories.frontrowinsurance.com/best-wedding-venues-in-new-orleans/\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Web Story: The best wedding venues in New Orleans</a></li>\n</ul>","postEmailContent":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 14px;\"><em>Images purchased from Shutterstock</em></p>","postFeaturedImageIfEnabled":"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20Wedding%20Venues%20in%20New%20Orleans/new-orleans-sky-shutterstock_725157976-forweb600.jpg","postListContent":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 14px;\"><em>Images purchased from Shutterstock</em></p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>New Orleans, Louisiana (NOLA) has no shortage of impressive venues that are appropriate for hosting weddings. We’ll list some of them in this article.</p>\n<p>We’ll discuss, in no particular order:</p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#church\" rel=\"noopener\">Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#outdoor\" rel=\"noopener\">Best outdoor wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#resto\" rel=\"noopener\">Best restaurant wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#other\" rel=\"noopener\">Best other wedding venues</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\"><span>Best wedding insurance provider</span></a></li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"church\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues in New Orleans</h2>\n<h3>St. Louis Cathedral | Best church for weddings New Orleans | Mardi gras wedding</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.stlouiscathedral.org/\">https://www.stlouiscathedral.org/</a></p>\n<p>Located in Jackson Square, it is one of the most iconic and historic churches in New Orleans.</p>\n<p>If you are considering being married at St. Louis Cathedral, the church has various wedding guidelines that can be <a href=\"https://www.stlouiscathedral.org/uploads/files/2023%20Wedding%20Guidelines(1).pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">read here</a>. [PDF]</p>\n<h3>Immaculate Conception Jesuit Church</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immaculate_Conception_Church_(New_Orleans)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immaculate_Conception_Church_(New_Orleans)</a></p>\n<p>This beautiful church features stunning architecture and a rich history.</p>\n<p>The church is located at 130 Baronne Street and is part of the local Jesuit community. The present church was completed in 1930.</p>\n<h3>St. Augustine Catholic Church</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Augustine_Church_(New_Orleans)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Augustine_Church_(New_Orleans)</a></p>\n<p>Known for its vibrant atmosphere and cultural significance, this church is a popular choice for weddings in New Orleans.</p>\n<p>This church is said to be the oldest Black Catholic parish in the US, established in 1841. It was one of the first 26 sites designated on the state's Louisiana African American Heritage Trail.</p>\n<h3>Masjid Yaseen New Orleans | Best mosque for nikah New Orleans</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://masjidyaseen.org/masjid-yaseen-new-orleans/\">https://masjidyaseen.org/masjid-yaseen-new-orleans/</a></p>\n<p>This mosque, located at 7525 W Judge Perez Dr. in Arabi (Greater New Orleans), is able to perform marriage ceremonies. The goal of the Islamic Association of Arabi is to provide convenient places of worship, islamic education and dawah.</p>\n<h3>Touro Synagogue | Best synagogue for weddings New Orleans</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://tourosynagogue.com/destination-weddings/\">https://tourosynagogue.com/destination-weddings/</a></p>\n<p>Touro Synagogue, located at 4238 Saint Charles Ave in New Orleans, is able to perform Jewish wedding ceremonies. If you aren’t a member of Touro, but carry a piece of New Orleans in your heart, this synagogue is happy to work with you to craft a beautiful destination wedding ceremony.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"outdoor\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Outdoor wedding venues in NOLA</h2>\n<h3>Audubon Park</h3>\n<p><em><img src=\"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20Wedding%20Venues%20in%20New%20Orleans/audobon-park-shutterstock_1413838169-forweb600.jpg\" alt=\"Audubon Park\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 600px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;\"></em></p>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audubon_Park_(New_Orleans)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audubon_Park_(New_Orleans)</a></p>\n<p>Audubon Park is a municipal park located in the Uptown neighborhood of New Orleans. It is approximately 350 acres.</p>\n<p>The park is bordered on one side by the Mississippi River and on the other by St. Charles Avenue, directly across from Loyola University and Tulane University.</p>\n<h3>The New Orleans Botanical Garden</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Orleans_Botanical_Garden\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Orleans_Botanical_Garden</a></p>\n<p>Located within City Park, this botanical garden features beautiful gardens, fountains, and a conservatory for memorable outdoor ceremonies.</p>\n<h3>The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://noma.org/besthoff-sculpture-garden/\">https://noma.org/besthoff-sculpture-garden/</a></p>\n<p>Situated next to the New Orleans Museum of Art, this outdoor garden showcases an impressive collection of sculptures, making it a lovely setting for a wedding.</p>\n<p>This sculpture garden was established in 2003 to house a collection of local art.</p>\n<h3>Royal Palm</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.royalpalmfpc.com/\">https://www.royalpalmfpc.com/</a></p>\n<p>A waterfront venue along the Mississippi River, Royal Palm offers a serene outdoor space with panoramic views and elegant amenities.</p>\n<p>Located at 1901 Manhattan Blvd. in Harvey, within the New Orleans–Metairie–Kenner metropolitan statistical area.</p>\n<h3>Paradigm Gardens</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://paradigmgardensnola.com/\">https://paradigmgardensnola.com/</a></p>\n<p>Paradigm Gardens is an intimate and lush wedding and event venue hidden in the heart of New Orleans.</p>\n<p>From small gatherings of 50 to larger receptions of 125, this venue can help you create your wedding. Paradigm’s seasoned in-house planning team with 15+ years of event and hospitality experience will assist you with every aspect of your event.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"resto\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best restaurant wedding venues in New Orleans</h2>\n<h3>Commander's Palace</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.commanderspalace.com/\">https://www.commanderspalace.com/</a></p>\n<p>Known for its upscale Creole cuisine and elegant atmosphere, Commander's Palace has private dining rooms suitable for intimate wedding receptions.</p>\n<h3>Court of Two Sisters</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.courtoftwosisters.com/\">https://www.courtoftwosisters.com/</a></p>\n<p>This historic restaurant offers picturesque courtyard dining surrounded by beautiful foliage and a tranquil atmosphere, perfect for a romantic wedding celebration.</p>\n<h3>Arnaud's Jazz Bistro</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.arnaudsrestaurant.com/\">https://www.arnaudsrestaurant.com/</a></p>\n<p>This French Quarter institution offers classic Creole cuisine, live jazz music, and private dining spaces, making it an excellent choice for a wedding reception with a festive flair.</p>\n<h3>Tableau</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.tableaufrenchquarter.com/\">https://www.tableaufrenchquarter.com/</a></p>\n<p>Located on Jackson Square, Tableau combines refined Southern cuisine with stunning views of the square, offering private dining options for wedding events.</p>\n<h3>Broussard’s</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://broussards.com/weddings-private-events/\">https://broussards.com/weddings-private-events/</a></p>\n<p>Located at 819 Conti Street, New Orleans, Broussard’s is a Creole restaurant that is available to be booked for weddings.</p>\n<p>They are able to accommodate weddings of all sizes, from a cozy 50-person gathering in the Josephine Room to a 650-guest extravaganza when combined with the Hermann-Grima Museum.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"other\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best other wedding venues in NOLA</h2>\n<h3>The Elms Mansion</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.elmsmansion.com/\">https://www.elmsmansion.com/</a></p>\n<p>A beautifully restored mansion with elegant indoor spaces and a courtyard, the Elms Mansion provides a timeless setting for a wedding.</p>\n<h3>The New Orleans Board of Trade</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/neworleansbot/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.facebook.com/neworleansbot/</a></p>\n<p>A historic building with ornate details, the Board of Trade offers grand ballrooms and unique architectural features, ideal for a lavish wedding celebration.</p>\n<h3>Il Mercato</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://ilmercatoevents.com/\">https://ilmercatoevents.com/</a></p>\n<p>This Spanish Colonial-style venue features an open-air courtyard, wrought-iron balconies, and a spacious indoor hall, creating a romantic atmosphere for weddings.</p>\n<h3>The Civic Theatre</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://civicnola.com/\">https://civicnola.com/</a></p>\n<p>A historic theater in downtown New Orleans, the Civic Theatre offers a grand setting with stunning architecture and state-of-the-art audiovisual capabilities for memorable wedding ceremonies and receptions.</p>\n<h3>The Maison Dupuy Hotel</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://maisondupuy.com/\">https://maisondupuy.com/</a></p>\n<p>This French Quarter hotel features a charming courtyard, lush greenery, and elegant event spaces for hosting intimate weddings.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Get Wedding Event Insurance: Buy Online in the US from Front Row</h2>\n<p>If you’re researching wedding venues in New Orleans, chances are good that you’re getting married or know somebody who is. Consider wedding insurance. Get a quote:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Wedding Insurance (</span><span>USA</span><span>)</span></a>: if you’re holding a private event at one of the above venues, you can buy insurance for the day of your event from Front Row.<br><br></li>\n<li style=\"border: none; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/short-term-production-insurance-for-filmmakers-us?hsLang=en\"><span>Short Shoot Insurance (USA)</span></a>: if you’re doing any filming at the venue, it would make sense to get short-term production insurance, which covers up to 15 consecutive days of filming.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em>&nbsp;</em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment. </em></p>\n<h3>Related posts:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en-us/wedding-insurance-louisiana\">Wedding insurance in Louisiana</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/staff/grant-patten\" rel=\"noopener\">Author: Grant Patten</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://stories.frontrowinsurance.com/best-wedding-venues-in-new-orleans/\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Web Story: The best wedding venues in New Orleans</a></li>\n</ul>","postListSummaryFeaturedImage":"","postRssContent":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 14px;\"><em>Images purchased from Shutterstock</em></p>","postRssSummaryFeaturedImage":"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20Wedding%20Venues%20in%20New%20Orleans/new-orleans-sky-shutterstock_725157976-forweb600.jpg","postSummary":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 14px;\"><em>Images purchased from Shutterstock</em></p>\n","postSummaryRss":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 14px;\"><em>Images purchased from Shutterstock</em></p>","postTemplate":"prox_frontrow/templates/blog/blog-post.html","previewImageSrc":null,"previewKey":"yxRceQwO","previousPostFeaturedImage":"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Podcasts/Civil-authority-600x600.jpg","previousPostFeaturedImageAltText":"Front Row Insurance: We’re Brokers, Not Insurers","previousPostName":"Front Row Insurance: We’re a Brokerage, Not an Insurance Company","previousPostSlug":"articles/front-row-insurance-were-brokers-not-insurers","processingStatus":"PUBLISHED","propertyForDynamicPageCanonicalUrl":null,"propertyForDynamicPageFeaturedImage":null,"propertyForDynamicPageMetaDescription":null,"propertyForDynamicPageSlug":null,"propertyForDynamicPageTitle":null,"publicAccessRules":[],"publicAccessRulesEnabled":false,"publishDate":1686249970000,"publishDateLocalTime":1686249970000,"publishDateLocalized":{"date":1686249970000,"format":"medium","language":"en_US"},"publishImmediately":true,"publishTimezoneOffset":null,"publishedAt":1686251032704,"publishedByEmail":null,"publishedById":7915797,"publishedByName":null,"publishedUrl":"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/best-wedding-venues-in-new-orleans","resolvedDomain":"www.frontrowinsurance.com","resolvedLanguage":null,"rssBody":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 14px;\"><em>Images purchased from Shutterstock</em></p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>New Orleans, Louisiana (NOLA) has no shortage of impressive venues that are appropriate for hosting weddings. We’ll list some of them in this article.</p>\n<p>We’ll discuss, in no particular order:</p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#church\" rel=\"noopener\">Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#outdoor\" rel=\"noopener\">Best outdoor wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#resto\" rel=\"noopener\">Best restaurant wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#other\" rel=\"noopener\">Best other wedding venues</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\"><span>Best wedding insurance provider</span></a></li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"church\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues in New Orleans</h2>\n<h3>St. Louis Cathedral | Best church for weddings New Orleans | Mardi gras wedding</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.stlouiscathedral.org/\">https://www.stlouiscathedral.org/</a></p>\n<p>Located in Jackson Square, it is one of the most iconic and historic churches in New Orleans.</p>\n<p>If you are considering being married at St. Louis Cathedral, the church has various wedding guidelines that can be <a href=\"https://www.stlouiscathedral.org/uploads/files/2023%20Wedding%20Guidelines(1).pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">read here</a>. [PDF]</p>\n<h3>Immaculate Conception Jesuit Church</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immaculate_Conception_Church_(New_Orleans)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immaculate_Conception_Church_(New_Orleans)</a></p>\n<p>This beautiful church features stunning architecture and a rich history.</p>\n<p>The church is located at 130 Baronne Street and is part of the local Jesuit community. The present church was completed in 1930.</p>\n<h3>St. Augustine Catholic Church</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Augustine_Church_(New_Orleans)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Augustine_Church_(New_Orleans)</a></p>\n<p>Known for its vibrant atmosphere and cultural significance, this church is a popular choice for weddings in New Orleans.</p>\n<p>This church is said to be the oldest Black Catholic parish in the US, established in 1841. It was one of the first 26 sites designated on the state's Louisiana African American Heritage Trail.</p>\n<h3>Masjid Yaseen New Orleans | Best mosque for nikah New Orleans</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://masjidyaseen.org/masjid-yaseen-new-orleans/\">https://masjidyaseen.org/masjid-yaseen-new-orleans/</a></p>\n<p>This mosque, located at 7525 W Judge Perez Dr. in Arabi (Greater New Orleans), is able to perform marriage ceremonies. The goal of the Islamic Association of Arabi is to provide convenient places of worship, islamic education and dawah.</p>\n<h3>Touro Synagogue | Best synagogue for weddings New Orleans</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://tourosynagogue.com/destination-weddings/\">https://tourosynagogue.com/destination-weddings/</a></p>\n<p>Touro Synagogue, located at 4238 Saint Charles Ave in New Orleans, is able to perform Jewish wedding ceremonies. If you aren’t a member of Touro, but carry a piece of New Orleans in your heart, this synagogue is happy to work with you to craft a beautiful destination wedding ceremony.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"outdoor\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Outdoor wedding venues in NOLA</h2>\n<h3>Audubon Park</h3>\n<p><em><img src=\"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20Wedding%20Venues%20in%20New%20Orleans/audobon-park-shutterstock_1413838169-forweb600.jpg\" alt=\"Audubon Park\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 600px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;\"></em></p>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audubon_Park_(New_Orleans)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audubon_Park_(New_Orleans)</a></p>\n<p>Audubon Park is a municipal park located in the Uptown neighborhood of New Orleans. It is approximately 350 acres.</p>\n<p>The park is bordered on one side by the Mississippi River and on the other by St. Charles Avenue, directly across from Loyola University and Tulane University.</p>\n<h3>The New Orleans Botanical Garden</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Orleans_Botanical_Garden\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Orleans_Botanical_Garden</a></p>\n<p>Located within City Park, this botanical garden features beautiful gardens, fountains, and a conservatory for memorable outdoor ceremonies.</p>\n<h3>The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://noma.org/besthoff-sculpture-garden/\">https://noma.org/besthoff-sculpture-garden/</a></p>\n<p>Situated next to the New Orleans Museum of Art, this outdoor garden showcases an impressive collection of sculptures, making it a lovely setting for a wedding.</p>\n<p>This sculpture garden was established in 2003 to house a collection of local art.</p>\n<h3>Royal Palm</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.royalpalmfpc.com/\">https://www.royalpalmfpc.com/</a></p>\n<p>A waterfront venue along the Mississippi River, Royal Palm offers a serene outdoor space with panoramic views and elegant amenities.</p>\n<p>Located at 1901 Manhattan Blvd. in Harvey, within the New Orleans–Metairie–Kenner metropolitan statistical area.</p>\n<h3>Paradigm Gardens</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://paradigmgardensnola.com/\">https://paradigmgardensnola.com/</a></p>\n<p>Paradigm Gardens is an intimate and lush wedding and event venue hidden in the heart of New Orleans.</p>\n<p>From small gatherings of 50 to larger receptions of 125, this venue can help you create your wedding. Paradigm’s seasoned in-house planning team with 15+ years of event and hospitality experience will assist you with every aspect of your event.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"resto\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best restaurant wedding venues in New Orleans</h2>\n<h3>Commander's Palace</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.commanderspalace.com/\">https://www.commanderspalace.com/</a></p>\n<p>Known for its upscale Creole cuisine and elegant atmosphere, Commander's Palace has private dining rooms suitable for intimate wedding receptions.</p>\n<h3>Court of Two Sisters</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.courtoftwosisters.com/\">https://www.courtoftwosisters.com/</a></p>\n<p>This historic restaurant offers picturesque courtyard dining surrounded by beautiful foliage and a tranquil atmosphere, perfect for a romantic wedding celebration.</p>\n<h3>Arnaud's Jazz Bistro</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.arnaudsrestaurant.com/\">https://www.arnaudsrestaurant.com/</a></p>\n<p>This French Quarter institution offers classic Creole cuisine, live jazz music, and private dining spaces, making it an excellent choice for a wedding reception with a festive flair.</p>\n<h3>Tableau</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.tableaufrenchquarter.com/\">https://www.tableaufrenchquarter.com/</a></p>\n<p>Located on Jackson Square, Tableau combines refined Southern cuisine with stunning views of the square, offering private dining options for wedding events.</p>\n<h3>Broussard’s</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://broussards.com/weddings-private-events/\">https://broussards.com/weddings-private-events/</a></p>\n<p>Located at 819 Conti Street, New Orleans, Broussard’s is a Creole restaurant that is available to be booked for weddings.</p>\n<p>They are able to accommodate weddings of all sizes, from a cozy 50-person gathering in the Josephine Room to a 650-guest extravaganza when combined with the Hermann-Grima Museum.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"other\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best other wedding venues in NOLA</h2>\n<h3>The Elms Mansion</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.elmsmansion.com/\">https://www.elmsmansion.com/</a></p>\n<p>A beautifully restored mansion with elegant indoor spaces and a courtyard, the Elms Mansion provides a timeless setting for a wedding.</p>\n<h3>The New Orleans Board of Trade</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/neworleansbot/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://www.facebook.com/neworleansbot/</a></p>\n<p>A historic building with ornate details, the Board of Trade offers grand ballrooms and unique architectural features, ideal for a lavish wedding celebration.</p>\n<h3>Il Mercato</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://ilmercatoevents.com/\">https://ilmercatoevents.com/</a></p>\n<p>This Spanish Colonial-style venue features an open-air courtyard, wrought-iron balconies, and a spacious indoor hall, creating a romantic atmosphere for weddings.</p>\n<h3>The Civic Theatre</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://civicnola.com/\">https://civicnola.com/</a></p>\n<p>A historic theater in downtown New Orleans, the Civic Theatre offers a grand setting with stunning architecture and state-of-the-art audiovisual capabilities for memorable wedding ceremonies and receptions.</p>\n<h3>The Maison Dupuy Hotel</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://maisondupuy.com/\">https://maisondupuy.com/</a></p>\n<p>This French Quarter hotel features a charming courtyard, lush greenery, and elegant event spaces for hosting intimate weddings.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Get Wedding Event Insurance: Buy Online in the US from Front Row</h2>\n<p>If you’re researching wedding venues in New Orleans, chances are good that you’re getting married or know somebody who is. Consider wedding insurance. Get a quote:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Wedding Insurance (</span><span>USA</span><span>)</span></a>: if you’re holding a private event at one of the above venues, you can buy insurance for the day of your event from Front Row.<br><br></li>\n<li style=\"border: none; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/short-term-production-insurance-for-filmmakers-us?hsLang=en\"><span>Short Shoot Insurance (USA)</span></a>: if you’re doing any filming at the venue, it would make sense to get short-term production insurance, which covers up to 15 consecutive days of filming.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em>&nbsp;</em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment. </em></p>\n<h3>Related posts:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en-us/wedding-insurance-louisiana\">Wedding insurance in Louisiana</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/staff/grant-patten\" rel=\"noopener\">Author: Grant Patten</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://stories.frontrowinsurance.com/best-wedding-venues-in-new-orleans/\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Web Story: The best wedding venues in New Orleans</a></li>\n</ul>","rssSummary":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 14px;\"><em>Images purchased from Shutterstock</em></p>\n","rssSummaryFeaturedImage":"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20Wedding%20Venues%20in%20New%20Orleans/new-orleans-sky-shutterstock_725157976-forweb600.jpg","scheduledUpdateDate":0,"screenshotPreviewTakenAt":1750791874469,"screenshotPreviewUrl":"https://cdn1.hubspot.net/hubshotv3/prod/e/0/f84ac841-5794-47be-8670-253ec7ee7c9e.png","sections":{},"securityState":"NONE","siteId":null,"slug":"articles/best-wedding-venues-in-new-orleans","stagedFrom":null,"state":"PUBLISHED","stateWhenDeleted":null,"structuredContentPageType":null,"structuredContentType":null,"styleOverrideId":null,"subcategory":"normal_blog_post","syncedWithBlogRoot":true,"tagIds":[5465221705,30486043401,61505392395],"tagList":[{"categoryId":0,"cdnPurgeEmbargoTime":null,"contentIds":[],"cosObjectType":"TAG","created":1512519076759,"deletedAt":0,"description":"","id":5465221705,"label":"Wedding insurance","language":"en","name":"Wedding insurance","portalId":61352,"slug":"wedding-insurance","translatedFromId":null,"translations":{},"updated":1649857220798},{"categoryId":3,"cdnPurgeEmbargoTime":null,"contentIds":[],"cosObjectType":"TAG","created":1591812219849,"deletedAt":0,"description":"","id":30486043401,"label":"Best of","language":"en","name":"Best of","portalId":61352,"slug":"best-of","translatedFromId":null,"translations":{},"updated":1649863391496},{"categoryId":3,"cdnPurgeEmbargoTime":null,"contentIds":[],"cosObjectType":"TAG","created":1638995218137,"deletedAt":0,"description":"","id":61505392395,"label":"Event insurance US","language":"en","name":"Event insurance US","portalId":61352,"slug":"event-insurance-us","translatedFromId":null,"translations":{},"updated":1666900066537}],"tagNames":["Wedding insurance","Best of","Event insurance US"],"teamPerms":[],"templatePath":"","templatePathForRender":"prox_frontrow/templates/blog/blog-post.html","textToAudioFileId":null,"textToAudioGenerationRequestId":null,"themePath":null,"themeSettingsValues":null,"title":"Best Wedding Venues in New Orleans | Best Places to Get Married in NOLA","tmsId":null,"topicIds":[5465221705,30486043401,61505392395],"topicList":[{"categoryId":0,"cdnPurgeEmbargoTime":null,"contentIds":[],"cosObjectType":"TAG","created":1512519076759,"deletedAt":0,"description":"","id":5465221705,"label":"Wedding insurance","language":"en","name":"Wedding insurance","portalId":61352,"slug":"wedding-insurance","translatedFromId":null,"translations":{},"updated":1649857220798},{"categoryId":3,"cdnPurgeEmbargoTime":null,"contentIds":[],"cosObjectType":"TAG","created":1591812219849,"deletedAt":0,"description":"","id":30486043401,"label":"Best of","language":"en","name":"Best of","portalId":61352,"slug":"best-of","translatedFromId":null,"translations":{},"updated":1649863391496},{"categoryId":3,"cdnPurgeEmbargoTime":null,"contentIds":[],"cosObjectType":"TAG","created":1638995218137,"deletedAt":0,"description":"","id":61505392395,"label":"Event insurance US","language":"en","name":"Event insurance US","portalId":61352,"slug":"event-insurance-us","translatedFromId":null,"translations":{},"updated":1666900066537}],"topicNames":["Wedding insurance","Best of","Event insurance US"],"topics":[5465221705,30486043401,61505392395],"translatedContent":{},"translatedFromId":null,"translations":{},"tweet":null,"tweetAt":null,"tweetImmediately":false,"unpublishedAt":0,"updated":1686251032709,"updatedById":7915797,"upsizeFeaturedImage":false,"url":"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/best-wedding-venues-in-new-orleans","useFeaturedImage":true,"userPerms":[],"views":null,"visibleToAll":null,"widgetContainers":{},"widgetcontainers":{},"widgets":{}},{"ab":false,"abStatus":null,"abTestId":null,"abVariation":false,"abVariationAutomated":false,"absoluteUrl":"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/best-wedding-venues-in-boston","afterPostBody":null,"aifeatures":null,"allowedSlugConflict":false,"analytics":null,"analyticsPageId":"119072539215","analyticsPageType":"blog-post","approvalStatus":null,"archived":false,"archivedAt":0,"archivedInDashboard":false,"areCommentsAllowed":true,"attachedStylesheets":[],"audienceAccess":"PUBLIC","author":null,"authorName":null,"authorUsername":null,"blogAuthor":{"avatar":"","bio":"Grant Patten - 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We’ll list some of them in this article.</p>\n<p>We’ll discuss, in no particular order:</p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#church\" rel=\"noopener\">Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#outdoor\" rel=\"noopener\">Best outdoor wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#resto\" rel=\"noopener\">Best restaurant wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#other\" rel=\"noopener\">Best other wedding venues</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\"><span>Best wedding insurance provider</span></a>\n<ul>\n<li><em>In Massachusetts? Get $25 off your wedding insurance policy by entering this code in the \"Coupon code\" box on the portal: <span style=\"background-color: #ffff04;\"><strong>MAWedding$25off</strong></span></em></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"church\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues in Boston</h2>\n<h3>Trinity Church | Best church for wedding Boston</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.trinitychurchboston.org/\">https://www.trinitychurchboston.org/</a></p>\n<p>An historic, picturesque episcopal church located in Copley Square. It features stunning Gothic architecture and beautiful stained-glass windows.</p>\n<p>Any member of Trinity Church may be married at this church. The sacrament of marriage at Trinity has been fully open to same-gender couples since 2009.&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Old South Church</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.oldsouth.org/\">https://www.oldsouth.org/</a></p>\n<p>A congregation with a rich history and a beautiful sanctuary, also located in Copley Square. The church boasts elegant architecture and a stunning organ.</p>\n<p>This church was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1970 for its architectural significance as one of the finest High Victorian Gothic churches in New England.</p>\n<h3>The Arlington Street Church</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.ascboston.org/\">https://www.ascboston.org/</a></p>\n<p>A Unitarian Universalist congregation with a stunning white exterior and beautiful interior. It is located near the Public Garden and offers a romantic setting for a wedding.</p>\n<p>Arlington Street Church is located in the heart of downtown Boston and the Back Bay neighborhood and makes the perfect location for any wedding.</p>\n<h3>Islamic Center of Boston, Wayland | Best mosque for nikah Boston</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://icbwayland.org/index.html\">https://icbwayland.org/index.html</a></p>\n<p>ICB Wayland is located at 126 Boston Post Road in Wayland, MA. This mosque can be used for nikah (Muslim weddings).</p>\n<p>All of ICB Wayland’s services are performed by volunteers. Accordingly, they have volunteers who can perform nikah ceremonies. They have registered with the State of Massachusetts as marriage officiants.</p>\n<h3>Temple Shir Tikva | Best synagogue for weddings Boston</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.shirtikva.org/\">https://www.shirtikva.org/</a></p>\n<p>Located at 141 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA, Shir Tikva can be used for Jewish weddings. A Jewish marriage is called&nbsp;<em>Kiddushin</em>, a sacred relationship marked by a commitment to a Jewish present and future.</p>\n<p>Jewish weddings can take place in the sanctuary at Temple Shir Tikva.</p>\n<p>Shir Tikva’s rabbis and cantor are available for the weddings of their members and children.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"outdoor\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best outdoor wedding venues in Boston</h2>\n<h3>Boston Public Garden | Park for wedding Boston</h3>\n<p><img src=\"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20Wedding%20Venues%20in%20Boston/boston-garden-shutterstock_355605908-forweb.jpg\" alt=\"Boston Public Garden\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 600px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;\"></p>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Public_Garden\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Public_Garden</a></p>\n<p>A picturesque and iconic park in the heart of Boston. It offers beautiful landscapes, blooming flowers, and a serene atmosphere, making it an ideal outdoor venue for a wedding.</p>\n<p>The Public Garden was the first public botanical garden in America.</p>\n<h3>Larz Anderson Park</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larz_Anderson_Park\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larz_Anderson_Park</a></p>\n<p>A spacious park located in Brookline, just outside of Boston. It offers rolling hills, scenic views, and a mansion that can be used for receptions or indoor ceremonies.</p>\n<p>Brookline requires permits for the use of any of the park's 12 picnic tables.</p>\n<h3>The Gardens at Elm Bank</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.masshort.org/the-garden-at-elm-bank\">https://www.masshort.org/the-garden-at-elm-bank</a></p>\n<p>A botanical garden located in Wellesley, a short distance from Boston. It features stunning landscapes, manicured gardens, and a variety of unique outdoor spaces for ceremonies and receptions.</p>\n<p>As guests arrive, they are guided through a wooded driveway which leads to complimentary parking. Included in all rentals is use of the gardens for photography and cocktail receptions.</p>\n<h3>The Esplanade</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_River_Esplanade\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_River_Esplanade</a></p>\n<p>A picturesque waterfront area along the Charles River. It offers stunning views of the Boston skyline and ample space for outdoor ceremonies or receptions.</p>\n<p>The Esplanade comprises part of the Charles River Reservation state park. The Esplanade was designated as a landmark by the Boston Landmarks Commission in 2009.</p>\n<h3>The Lyman Estate</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyman_Estate\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyman_Estate</a></p>\n<p>An historic garden located in Waltham, just outside of Boston. It features formal gardens and beautiful lawns that would be ideal for an outdoors wedding.</p>\n<p>The grounds are open to the public daily for free; an admission fee is required for the house.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"resto\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Restaurant wedding venues in Boston</h2>\n<h3>The Liberty Hotel</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://libertyhotel.com/\">https://libertyhotel.com/</a></p>\n<p>A hotel with elegant event spaces and unique architecture. It offers multiple venues for weddings, including the Liberty Ballroom and various restaurants, including Alibi.</p>\n<p>Liberty Hotel’s wedding specialist will work with you to choose the ideal venue, customize your wedding plans, and ensure your magical day is exactly as you dreamed.</p>\n<h3>Mistral</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://mistralbistro.com/\">https://mistralbistro.com/</a></p>\n<p>A contemporary French restaurant located in the South End. It offers a sophisticated ambiance, exquisite cuisine, and private dining areas suitable for intimate weddings.</p>\n<p>Le Salon du Mistral, Mistral’s private dining room, provides a sophisticated setting for gatherings of 60 seated and up to 80 for a reception.</p>\n<h3>Alden &amp; Harlow</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.aldenharlow.com/\">https://www.aldenharlow.com/</a></p>\n<p>A trendy American restaurant located in Cambridge. It offers a stylish setting, innovative dishes, and a private dining room that can accommodate small to medium-sized weddings.</p>\n<p>This restaurant has multiple event spaces available to host tasting menus for large groups, small private parties, partial dining room buyouts and full buyouts of the entire restaurant.</p>\n<h3>The Sinclair</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.sinclaircambridge.com/\">https://www.sinclaircambridge.com/</a></p>\n<p>A versatile venue in Cambridge that hosts live music events but also offers event spaces for weddings. It features a modern industrial ambiance and can accommodate both small and large gatherings.</p>\n<p>The restaurant offers a variety of different layouts for more intimate events; anything from a 30-person cocktail party to a 150-person dinner.</p>\n<h3>Beehive Restaurant</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.beehiveboston.com/\">https://www.beehiveboston.com/</a></p>\n<p>The Beehive is an underground Bohemian restaurant and bar for creative New American fare. Located at 541 Tremont St. in Boston.</p>\n<p>With great food, a wine and beverage program, accommodating staff, and live entertainment, a celebration at The Beehive is a memorable experience.</p>\n<p>Groups up to 400+ can be accommodated.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"other\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best other wedding venues in Boston</h2>\n<h3>The Boston Public Library</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Public_Library\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Public_Library</a></p>\n<p>A library with grand architecture and beautiful event spaces. It offers a variety of options for weddings, including the stunning Bates Hall and the outdoor courtyard.</p>\n<p>This building was designated as a landmark by the Boston Landmarks Commission in 2000.</p>\n<h3>The State Room</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://longwoodvenues.com/\">https://longwoodvenues.com/</a></p>\n<p>A sophisticated event venue located on the 33rd floor of a high-rise building. It offers breathtaking views of Boston, modern decor, and multiple event spaces.</p>\n<p>Hosting 1,200+ guests on a flow or 900 guests for sit-down dinner and dancing makes the State Room a truly large luxury event space in Boston.</p>\n<h3>The Institute of Contemporary Art</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.icaboston.org/\">https://www.icaboston.org/</a></p>\n<p>A contemporary art museum located on the waterfront. It offers unique event spaces with modern design, stunning views, and a rooftop terrace.</p>\n<p>The ICA’s exclusive caterer for all events, The Catered Affair, creates fresh, creative, and exquisite cuisine for some of Boston’s most recognizable events and institutions.</p>\n<h3>The Exchange Conference Center</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://exchangeconferencecenter.com/\">https://exchangeconferencecenter.com/</a></p>\n<p>A waterfront venue with modern architecture and versatile event spaces. It offers panoramic views of Boston Harbor and can accommodate both intimate and large weddings.</p>\n<p>Exchange Hall, with floor to ceiling windows, offers a panoramic view of Boston Harbor, and the terrace allows a party to move outdoors during the warmer months.</p>\n<h3>The Omni Parker House</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omni_Parker_House\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omni_Parker_House</a></p>\n<p>A hotel founded in 1855 and located in downtown Boston. It offers elegant event spaces with classic decor and a timeless ambiance, perfect for weddings.</p>\n<p>The Omni Parker House is a member of Historic Hotels of America, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Get Wedding Event Insurance: Buy Online in the US from Front Row</h2>\n<p>If you’re researching wedding venues in Boston, chances are good that you’re getting married or know somebody who is. Consider wedding insurance. Get a quote from Front Row:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\"><span>Wedding Insurance (</span></a><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\"><span>USA</span></a><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\"><span>)</span></a>: if you’re holding a private event at one of the above venues, you can buy insurance for the day of your event from Front Row. <em>In MA? Get $25 off your policy by entering this code in the \"Coupon code\" box on the portal: <strong><span style=\"background-color: #ffff04;\">MAWedding$25off</span><br></strong></em><br><span style=\"background-color: #ffff04;\"></span></li>\n<li style=\"border: none; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/short-term-production-insurance-for-filmmakers-us?hsLang=en\"><span>Short Shoot Insurance (USA)</span></a>: if you’re doing any filming at the venue, it would make sense to get short-term production insurance, which covers up to 15 consecutive days of filming.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em>&nbsp;</em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</em></p>\n<h3>Related posts:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en-us/wedding-insurance-massachusetts\">Wedding insurance in Massachusetts</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/staff/grant-patten\" rel=\"noopener\">Author: Grant Patten</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://stories.frontrowinsurance.com/best-wedding-venues-in-boston/\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Web Story: The best wedding venues in Boston, MA</a></li>\n</ul>","post_summary":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 12px;\"><em>Images were purchased from Shutterstock</em></p>\n","blog_post_schedule_task_uid":null,"blog_publish_to_social_media_task":"DONE","blog_publish_instant_email_task_uid":null,"blog_publish_instant_email_campaign_id":null,"blog_publish_instant_email_retry_count":null,"rss_body":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 12px;\"><em>Images were purchased from Shutterstock</em></p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>Boston, MA has no shortage of impressive venues that are appropriate for hosting weddings. We’ll list some of them in this article.</p>\n<p>We’ll discuss, in no particular order:</p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#church\" rel=\"noopener\">Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#outdoor\" rel=\"noopener\">Best outdoor wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#resto\" rel=\"noopener\">Best restaurant wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#other\" rel=\"noopener\">Best other wedding venues</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\"><span>Best wedding insurance provider</span></a>\n<ul>\n<li><em>In Massachusetts? Get $25 off your wedding insurance policy by entering this code in the \"Coupon code\" box on the portal: <span style=\"background-color: #ffff04;\"><strong>MAWedding$25off</strong></span></em></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"church\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues in Boston</h2>\n<h3>Trinity Church | Best church for wedding Boston</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.trinitychurchboston.org/\">https://www.trinitychurchboston.org/</a></p>\n<p>An historic, picturesque episcopal church located in Copley Square. It features stunning Gothic architecture and beautiful stained-glass windows.</p>\n<p>Any member of Trinity Church may be married at this church. The sacrament of marriage at Trinity has been fully open to same-gender couples since 2009.&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Old South Church</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.oldsouth.org/\">https://www.oldsouth.org/</a></p>\n<p>A congregation with a rich history and a beautiful sanctuary, also located in Copley Square. The church boasts elegant architecture and a stunning organ.</p>\n<p>This church was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1970 for its architectural significance as one of the finest High Victorian Gothic churches in New England.</p>\n<h3>The Arlington Street Church</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.ascboston.org/\">https://www.ascboston.org/</a></p>\n<p>A Unitarian Universalist congregation with a stunning white exterior and beautiful interior. It is located near the Public Garden and offers a romantic setting for a wedding.</p>\n<p>Arlington Street Church is located in the heart of downtown Boston and the Back Bay neighborhood and makes the perfect location for any wedding.</p>\n<h3>Islamic Center of Boston, Wayland | Best mosque for nikah Boston</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://icbwayland.org/index.html\">https://icbwayland.org/index.html</a></p>\n<p>ICB Wayland is located at 126 Boston Post Road in Wayland, MA. This mosque can be used for nikah (Muslim weddings).</p>\n<p>All of ICB Wayland’s services are performed by volunteers. Accordingly, they have volunteers who can perform nikah ceremonies. They have registered with the State of Massachusetts as marriage officiants.</p>\n<h3>Temple Shir Tikva | Best synagogue for weddings Boston</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.shirtikva.org/\">https://www.shirtikva.org/</a></p>\n<p>Located at 141 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA, Shir Tikva can be used for Jewish weddings. A Jewish marriage is called&nbsp;<em>Kiddushin</em>, a sacred relationship marked by a commitment to a Jewish present and future.</p>\n<p>Jewish weddings can take place in the sanctuary at Temple Shir Tikva.</p>\n<p>Shir Tikva’s rabbis and cantor are available for the weddings of their members and children.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"outdoor\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best outdoor wedding venues in Boston</h2>\n<h3>Boston Public Garden | Park for wedding Boston</h3>\n<p><img src=\"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20Wedding%20Venues%20in%20Boston/boston-garden-shutterstock_355605908-forweb.jpg\" alt=\"Boston Public Garden\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 600px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;\"></p>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Public_Garden\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Public_Garden</a></p>\n<p>A picturesque and iconic park in the heart of Boston. It offers beautiful landscapes, blooming flowers, and a serene atmosphere, making it an ideal outdoor venue for a wedding.</p>\n<p>The Public Garden was the first public botanical garden in America.</p>\n<h3>Larz Anderson Park</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larz_Anderson_Park\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larz_Anderson_Park</a></p>\n<p>A spacious park located in Brookline, just outside of Boston. It offers rolling hills, scenic views, and a mansion that can be used for receptions or indoor ceremonies.</p>\n<p>Brookline requires permits for the use of any of the park's 12 picnic tables.</p>\n<h3>The Gardens at Elm Bank</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.masshort.org/the-garden-at-elm-bank\">https://www.masshort.org/the-garden-at-elm-bank</a></p>\n<p>A botanical garden located in Wellesley, a short distance from Boston. It features stunning landscapes, manicured gardens, and a variety of unique outdoor spaces for ceremonies and receptions.</p>\n<p>As guests arrive, they are guided through a wooded driveway which leads to complimentary parking. Included in all rentals is use of the gardens for photography and cocktail receptions.</p>\n<h3>The Esplanade</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_River_Esplanade\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_River_Esplanade</a></p>\n<p>A picturesque waterfront area along the Charles River. It offers stunning views of the Boston skyline and ample space for outdoor ceremonies or receptions.</p>\n<p>The Esplanade comprises part of the Charles River Reservation state park. The Esplanade was designated as a landmark by the Boston Landmarks Commission in 2009.</p>\n<h3>The Lyman Estate</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyman_Estate\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyman_Estate</a></p>\n<p>An historic garden located in Waltham, just outside of Boston. It features formal gardens and beautiful lawns that would be ideal for an outdoors wedding.</p>\n<p>The grounds are open to the public daily for free; an admission fee is required for the house.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"resto\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Restaurant wedding venues in Boston</h2>\n<h3>The Liberty Hotel</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://libertyhotel.com/\">https://libertyhotel.com/</a></p>\n<p>A hotel with elegant event spaces and unique architecture. It offers multiple venues for weddings, including the Liberty Ballroom and various restaurants, including Alibi.</p>\n<p>Liberty Hotel’s wedding specialist will work with you to choose the ideal venue, customize your wedding plans, and ensure your magical day is exactly as you dreamed.</p>\n<h3>Mistral</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://mistralbistro.com/\">https://mistralbistro.com/</a></p>\n<p>A contemporary French restaurant located in the South End. It offers a sophisticated ambiance, exquisite cuisine, and private dining areas suitable for intimate weddings.</p>\n<p>Le Salon du Mistral, Mistral’s private dining room, provides a sophisticated setting for gatherings of 60 seated and up to 80 for a reception.</p>\n<h3>Alden &amp; Harlow</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.aldenharlow.com/\">https://www.aldenharlow.com/</a></p>\n<p>A trendy American restaurant located in Cambridge. It offers a stylish setting, innovative dishes, and a private dining room that can accommodate small to medium-sized weddings.</p>\n<p>This restaurant has multiple event spaces available to host tasting menus for large groups, small private parties, partial dining room buyouts and full buyouts of the entire restaurant.</p>\n<h3>The Sinclair</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.sinclaircambridge.com/\">https://www.sinclaircambridge.com/</a></p>\n<p>A versatile venue in Cambridge that hosts live music events but also offers event spaces for weddings. It features a modern industrial ambiance and can accommodate both small and large gatherings.</p>\n<p>The restaurant offers a variety of different layouts for more intimate events; anything from a 30-person cocktail party to a 150-person dinner.</p>\n<h3>Beehive Restaurant</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.beehiveboston.com/\">https://www.beehiveboston.com/</a></p>\n<p>The Beehive is an underground Bohemian restaurant and bar for creative New American fare. Located at 541 Tremont St. in Boston.</p>\n<p>With great food, a wine and beverage program, accommodating staff, and live entertainment, a celebration at The Beehive is a memorable experience.</p>\n<p>Groups up to 400+ can be accommodated.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"other\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best other wedding venues in Boston</h2>\n<h3>The Boston Public Library</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Public_Library\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Public_Library</a></p>\n<p>A library with grand architecture and beautiful event spaces. It offers a variety of options for weddings, including the stunning Bates Hall and the outdoor courtyard.</p>\n<p>This building was designated as a landmark by the Boston Landmarks Commission in 2000.</p>\n<h3>The State Room</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://longwoodvenues.com/\">https://longwoodvenues.com/</a></p>\n<p>A sophisticated event venue located on the 33rd floor of a high-rise building. It offers breathtaking views of Boston, modern decor, and multiple event spaces.</p>\n<p>Hosting 1,200+ guests on a flow or 900 guests for sit-down dinner and dancing makes the State Room a truly large luxury event space in Boston.</p>\n<h3>The Institute of Contemporary Art</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.icaboston.org/\">https://www.icaboston.org/</a></p>\n<p>A contemporary art museum located on the waterfront. It offers unique event spaces with modern design, stunning views, and a rooftop terrace.</p>\n<p>The ICA’s exclusive caterer for all events, The Catered Affair, creates fresh, creative, and exquisite cuisine for some of Boston’s most recognizable events and institutions.</p>\n<h3>The Exchange Conference Center</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://exchangeconferencecenter.com/\">https://exchangeconferencecenter.com/</a></p>\n<p>A waterfront venue with modern architecture and versatile event spaces. It offers panoramic views of Boston Harbor and can accommodate both intimate and large weddings.</p>\n<p>Exchange Hall, with floor to ceiling windows, offers a panoramic view of Boston Harbor, and the terrace allows a party to move outdoors during the warmer months.</p>\n<h3>The Omni Parker House</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omni_Parker_House\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omni_Parker_House</a></p>\n<p>A hotel founded in 1855 and located in downtown Boston. It offers elegant event spaces with classic decor and a timeless ambiance, perfect for weddings.</p>\n<p>The Omni Parker House is a member of Historic Hotels of America, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Get Wedding Event Insurance: Buy Online in the US from Front Row</h2>\n<p>If you’re researching wedding venues in Boston, chances are good that you’re getting married or know somebody who is. Consider wedding insurance. Get a quote from Front Row:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\"><span>Wedding Insurance (</span></a><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\"><span>USA</span></a><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\"><span>)</span></a>: if you’re holding a private event at one of the above venues, you can buy insurance for the day of your event from Front Row. <em>In MA? Get $25 off your policy by entering this code in the \"Coupon code\" box on the portal: <strong><span style=\"background-color: #ffff04;\">MAWedding$25off</span><br></strong></em><br><span style=\"background-color: #ffff04;\"></span></li>\n<li style=\"border: none; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/short-term-production-insurance-for-filmmakers-us?hsLang=en\"><span>Short Shoot Insurance (USA)</span></a>: if you’re doing any filming at the venue, it would make sense to get short-term production insurance, which covers up to 15 consecutive days of filming.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em>&nbsp;</em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. 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We’ll list some of them in this article.</p>\n<p>We’ll discuss, in no particular order:</p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#church\" rel=\"noopener\">Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#outdoor\" rel=\"noopener\">Best outdoor wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#resto\" rel=\"noopener\">Best restaurant wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#other\" rel=\"noopener\">Best other wedding venues</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\"><span>Best wedding insurance provider</span></a>\n<ul>\n<li><em>In Massachusetts? Get $25 off your wedding insurance policy by entering this code in the \"Coupon code\" box on the portal: <span style=\"background-color: #ffff04;\"><strong>MAWedding$25off</strong></span></em></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"church\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues in Boston</h2>\n<h3>Trinity Church | Best church for wedding Boston</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.trinitychurchboston.org/\">https://www.trinitychurchboston.org/</a></p>\n<p>An historic, picturesque episcopal church located in Copley Square. It features stunning Gothic architecture and beautiful stained-glass windows.</p>\n<p>Any member of Trinity Church may be married at this church. The sacrament of marriage at Trinity has been fully open to same-gender couples since 2009.&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Old South Church</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.oldsouth.org/\">https://www.oldsouth.org/</a></p>\n<p>A congregation with a rich history and a beautiful sanctuary, also located in Copley Square. The church boasts elegant architecture and a stunning organ.</p>\n<p>This church was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1970 for its architectural significance as one of the finest High Victorian Gothic churches in New England.</p>\n<h3>The Arlington Street Church</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.ascboston.org/\">https://www.ascboston.org/</a></p>\n<p>A Unitarian Universalist congregation with a stunning white exterior and beautiful interior. It is located near the Public Garden and offers a romantic setting for a wedding.</p>\n<p>Arlington Street Church is located in the heart of downtown Boston and the Back Bay neighborhood and makes the perfect location for any wedding.</p>\n<h3>Islamic Center of Boston, Wayland | Best mosque for nikah Boston</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://icbwayland.org/index.html\">https://icbwayland.org/index.html</a></p>\n<p>ICB Wayland is located at 126 Boston Post Road in Wayland, MA. This mosque can be used for nikah (Muslim weddings).</p>\n<p>All of ICB Wayland’s services are performed by volunteers. Accordingly, they have volunteers who can perform nikah ceremonies. They have registered with the State of Massachusetts as marriage officiants.</p>\n<h3>Temple Shir Tikva | Best synagogue for weddings Boston</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.shirtikva.org/\">https://www.shirtikva.org/</a></p>\n<p>Located at 141 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA, Shir Tikva can be used for Jewish weddings. A Jewish marriage is called&nbsp;<em>Kiddushin</em>, a sacred relationship marked by a commitment to a Jewish present and future.</p>\n<p>Jewish weddings can take place in the sanctuary at Temple Shir Tikva.</p>\n<p>Shir Tikva’s rabbis and cantor are available for the weddings of their members and children.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"outdoor\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best outdoor wedding venues in Boston</h2>\n<h3>Boston Public Garden | Park for wedding Boston</h3>\n<p><img src=\"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20Wedding%20Venues%20in%20Boston/boston-garden-shutterstock_355605908-forweb.jpg\" alt=\"Boston Public Garden\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 600px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;\"></p>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Public_Garden\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Public_Garden</a></p>\n<p>A picturesque and iconic park in the heart of Boston. It offers beautiful landscapes, blooming flowers, and a serene atmosphere, making it an ideal outdoor venue for a wedding.</p>\n<p>The Public Garden was the first public botanical garden in America.</p>\n<h3>Larz Anderson Park</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larz_Anderson_Park\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larz_Anderson_Park</a></p>\n<p>A spacious park located in Brookline, just outside of Boston. It offers rolling hills, scenic views, and a mansion that can be used for receptions or indoor ceremonies.</p>\n<p>Brookline requires permits for the use of any of the park's 12 picnic tables.</p>\n<h3>The Gardens at Elm Bank</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.masshort.org/the-garden-at-elm-bank\">https://www.masshort.org/the-garden-at-elm-bank</a></p>\n<p>A botanical garden located in Wellesley, a short distance from Boston. It features stunning landscapes, manicured gardens, and a variety of unique outdoor spaces for ceremonies and receptions.</p>\n<p>As guests arrive, they are guided through a wooded driveway which leads to complimentary parking. Included in all rentals is use of the gardens for photography and cocktail receptions.</p>\n<h3>The Esplanade</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_River_Esplanade\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_River_Esplanade</a></p>\n<p>A picturesque waterfront area along the Charles River. It offers stunning views of the Boston skyline and ample space for outdoor ceremonies or receptions.</p>\n<p>The Esplanade comprises part of the Charles River Reservation state park. The Esplanade was designated as a landmark by the Boston Landmarks Commission in 2009.</p>\n<h3>The Lyman Estate</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyman_Estate\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyman_Estate</a></p>\n<p>An historic garden located in Waltham, just outside of Boston. It features formal gardens and beautiful lawns that would be ideal for an outdoors wedding.</p>\n<p>The grounds are open to the public daily for free; an admission fee is required for the house.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"resto\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Restaurant wedding venues in Boston</h2>\n<h3>The Liberty Hotel</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://libertyhotel.com/\">https://libertyhotel.com/</a></p>\n<p>A hotel with elegant event spaces and unique architecture. It offers multiple venues for weddings, including the Liberty Ballroom and various restaurants, including Alibi.</p>\n<p>Liberty Hotel’s wedding specialist will work with you to choose the ideal venue, customize your wedding plans, and ensure your magical day is exactly as you dreamed.</p>\n<h3>Mistral</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://mistralbistro.com/\">https://mistralbistro.com/</a></p>\n<p>A contemporary French restaurant located in the South End. It offers a sophisticated ambiance, exquisite cuisine, and private dining areas suitable for intimate weddings.</p>\n<p>Le Salon du Mistral, Mistral’s private dining room, provides a sophisticated setting for gatherings of 60 seated and up to 80 for a reception.</p>\n<h3>Alden &amp; Harlow</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.aldenharlow.com/\">https://www.aldenharlow.com/</a></p>\n<p>A trendy American restaurant located in Cambridge. It offers a stylish setting, innovative dishes, and a private dining room that can accommodate small to medium-sized weddings.</p>\n<p>This restaurant has multiple event spaces available to host tasting menus for large groups, small private parties, partial dining room buyouts and full buyouts of the entire restaurant.</p>\n<h3>The Sinclair</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.sinclaircambridge.com/\">https://www.sinclaircambridge.com/</a></p>\n<p>A versatile venue in Cambridge that hosts live music events but also offers event spaces for weddings. It features a modern industrial ambiance and can accommodate both small and large gatherings.</p>\n<p>The restaurant offers a variety of different layouts for more intimate events; anything from a 30-person cocktail party to a 150-person dinner.</p>\n<h3>Beehive Restaurant</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.beehiveboston.com/\">https://www.beehiveboston.com/</a></p>\n<p>The Beehive is an underground Bohemian restaurant and bar for creative New American fare. Located at 541 Tremont St. in Boston.</p>\n<p>With great food, a wine and beverage program, accommodating staff, and live entertainment, a celebration at The Beehive is a memorable experience.</p>\n<p>Groups up to 400+ can be accommodated.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"other\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best other wedding venues in Boston</h2>\n<h3>The Boston Public Library</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Public_Library\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Public_Library</a></p>\n<p>A library with grand architecture and beautiful event spaces. It offers a variety of options for weddings, including the stunning Bates Hall and the outdoor courtyard.</p>\n<p>This building was designated as a landmark by the Boston Landmarks Commission in 2000.</p>\n<h3>The State Room</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://longwoodvenues.com/\">https://longwoodvenues.com/</a></p>\n<p>A sophisticated event venue located on the 33rd floor of a high-rise building. It offers breathtaking views of Boston, modern decor, and multiple event spaces.</p>\n<p>Hosting 1,200+ guests on a flow or 900 guests for sit-down dinner and dancing makes the State Room a truly large luxury event space in Boston.</p>\n<h3>The Institute of Contemporary Art</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.icaboston.org/\">https://www.icaboston.org/</a></p>\n<p>A contemporary art museum located on the waterfront. It offers unique event spaces with modern design, stunning views, and a rooftop terrace.</p>\n<p>The ICA’s exclusive caterer for all events, The Catered Affair, creates fresh, creative, and exquisite cuisine for some of Boston’s most recognizable events and institutions.</p>\n<h3>The Exchange Conference Center</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://exchangeconferencecenter.com/\">https://exchangeconferencecenter.com/</a></p>\n<p>A waterfront venue with modern architecture and versatile event spaces. It offers panoramic views of Boston Harbor and can accommodate both intimate and large weddings.</p>\n<p>Exchange Hall, with floor to ceiling windows, offers a panoramic view of Boston Harbor, and the terrace allows a party to move outdoors during the warmer months.</p>\n<h3>The Omni Parker House</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omni_Parker_House\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omni_Parker_House</a></p>\n<p>A hotel founded in 1855 and located in downtown Boston. It offers elegant event spaces with classic decor and a timeless ambiance, perfect for weddings.</p>\n<p>The Omni Parker House is a member of Historic Hotels of America, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Get Wedding Event Insurance: Buy Online in the US from Front Row</h2>\n<p>If you’re researching wedding venues in Boston, chances are good that you’re getting married or know somebody who is. Consider wedding insurance. Get a quote from Front Row:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\"><span>Wedding Insurance (</span></a><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\"><span>USA</span></a><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\"><span>)</span></a>: if you’re holding a private event at one of the above venues, you can buy insurance for the day of your event from Front Row. <em>In MA? Get $25 off your policy by entering this code in the \"Coupon code\" box on the portal: <strong><span style=\"background-color: #ffff04;\">MAWedding$25off</span><br></strong></em><br><span style=\"background-color: #ffff04;\"></span></li>\n<li style=\"border: none; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/short-term-production-insurance-for-filmmakers-us?hsLang=en\"><span>Short Shoot Insurance (USA)</span></a>: if you’re doing any filming at the venue, it would make sense to get short-term production insurance, which covers up to 15 consecutive days of filming.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em>&nbsp;</em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</em></p>\n<h3>Related posts:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en-us/wedding-insurance-massachusetts\">Wedding insurance in Massachusetts</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/staff/grant-patten\" rel=\"noopener\">Author: Grant Patten</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://stories.frontrowinsurance.com/best-wedding-venues-in-boston/\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Web Story: The best wedding venues in Boston, MA</a></li>\n</ul>","postBodyRss":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 12px;\"><em>Images were purchased from Shutterstock</em></p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>Boston, MA has no shortage of impressive venues that are appropriate for hosting weddings. We’ll list some of them in this article.</p>\n<p>We’ll discuss, in no particular order:</p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#church\" rel=\"noopener\">Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#outdoor\" rel=\"noopener\">Best outdoor wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#resto\" rel=\"noopener\">Best restaurant wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#other\" rel=\"noopener\">Best other wedding venues</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\"><span>Best wedding insurance provider</span></a>\n<ul>\n<li><em>In Massachusetts? Get $25 off your wedding insurance policy by entering this code in the \"Coupon code\" box on the portal: <span style=\"background-color: #ffff04;\"><strong>MAWedding$25off</strong></span></em></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"church\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues in Boston</h2>\n<h3>Trinity Church | Best church for wedding Boston</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.trinitychurchboston.org/\">https://www.trinitychurchboston.org/</a></p>\n<p>An historic, picturesque episcopal church located in Copley Square. It features stunning Gothic architecture and beautiful stained-glass windows.</p>\n<p>Any member of Trinity Church may be married at this church. The sacrament of marriage at Trinity has been fully open to same-gender couples since 2009.&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Old South Church</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.oldsouth.org/\">https://www.oldsouth.org/</a></p>\n<p>A congregation with a rich history and a beautiful sanctuary, also located in Copley Square. The church boasts elegant architecture and a stunning organ.</p>\n<p>This church was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1970 for its architectural significance as one of the finest High Victorian Gothic churches in New England.</p>\n<h3>The Arlington Street Church</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.ascboston.org/\">https://www.ascboston.org/</a></p>\n<p>A Unitarian Universalist congregation with a stunning white exterior and beautiful interior. It is located near the Public Garden and offers a romantic setting for a wedding.</p>\n<p>Arlington Street Church is located in the heart of downtown Boston and the Back Bay neighborhood and makes the perfect location for any wedding.</p>\n<h3>Islamic Center of Boston, Wayland | Best mosque for nikah Boston</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://icbwayland.org/index.html\">https://icbwayland.org/index.html</a></p>\n<p>ICB Wayland is located at 126 Boston Post Road in Wayland, MA. This mosque can be used for nikah (Muslim weddings).</p>\n<p>All of ICB Wayland’s services are performed by volunteers. Accordingly, they have volunteers who can perform nikah ceremonies. They have registered with the State of Massachusetts as marriage officiants.</p>\n<h3>Temple Shir Tikva | Best synagogue for weddings Boston</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.shirtikva.org/\">https://www.shirtikva.org/</a></p>\n<p>Located at 141 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA, Shir Tikva can be used for Jewish weddings. A Jewish marriage is called&nbsp;<em>Kiddushin</em>, a sacred relationship marked by a commitment to a Jewish present and future.</p>\n<p>Jewish weddings can take place in the sanctuary at Temple Shir Tikva.</p>\n<p>Shir Tikva’s rabbis and cantor are available for the weddings of their members and children.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"outdoor\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best outdoor wedding venues in Boston</h2>\n<h3>Boston Public Garden | Park for wedding Boston</h3>\n<p><img src=\"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20Wedding%20Venues%20in%20Boston/boston-garden-shutterstock_355605908-forweb.jpg\" alt=\"Boston Public Garden\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 600px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;\"></p>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Public_Garden\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Public_Garden</a></p>\n<p>A picturesque and iconic park in the heart of Boston. It offers beautiful landscapes, blooming flowers, and a serene atmosphere, making it an ideal outdoor venue for a wedding.</p>\n<p>The Public Garden was the first public botanical garden in America.</p>\n<h3>Larz Anderson Park</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larz_Anderson_Park\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larz_Anderson_Park</a></p>\n<p>A spacious park located in Brookline, just outside of Boston. It offers rolling hills, scenic views, and a mansion that can be used for receptions or indoor ceremonies.</p>\n<p>Brookline requires permits for the use of any of the park's 12 picnic tables.</p>\n<h3>The Gardens at Elm Bank</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.masshort.org/the-garden-at-elm-bank\">https://www.masshort.org/the-garden-at-elm-bank</a></p>\n<p>A botanical garden located in Wellesley, a short distance from Boston. It features stunning landscapes, manicured gardens, and a variety of unique outdoor spaces for ceremonies and receptions.</p>\n<p>As guests arrive, they are guided through a wooded driveway which leads to complimentary parking. Included in all rentals is use of the gardens for photography and cocktail receptions.</p>\n<h3>The Esplanade</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_River_Esplanade\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_River_Esplanade</a></p>\n<p>A picturesque waterfront area along the Charles River. It offers stunning views of the Boston skyline and ample space for outdoor ceremonies or receptions.</p>\n<p>The Esplanade comprises part of the Charles River Reservation state park. The Esplanade was designated as a landmark by the Boston Landmarks Commission in 2009.</p>\n<h3>The Lyman Estate</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyman_Estate\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyman_Estate</a></p>\n<p>An historic garden located in Waltham, just outside of Boston. It features formal gardens and beautiful lawns that would be ideal for an outdoors wedding.</p>\n<p>The grounds are open to the public daily for free; an admission fee is required for the house.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"resto\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Restaurant wedding venues in Boston</h2>\n<h3>The Liberty Hotel</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://libertyhotel.com/\">https://libertyhotel.com/</a></p>\n<p>A hotel with elegant event spaces and unique architecture. It offers multiple venues for weddings, including the Liberty Ballroom and various restaurants, including Alibi.</p>\n<p>Liberty Hotel’s wedding specialist will work with you to choose the ideal venue, customize your wedding plans, and ensure your magical day is exactly as you dreamed.</p>\n<h3>Mistral</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://mistralbistro.com/\">https://mistralbistro.com/</a></p>\n<p>A contemporary French restaurant located in the South End. It offers a sophisticated ambiance, exquisite cuisine, and private dining areas suitable for intimate weddings.</p>\n<p>Le Salon du Mistral, Mistral’s private dining room, provides a sophisticated setting for gatherings of 60 seated and up to 80 for a reception.</p>\n<h3>Alden &amp; Harlow</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.aldenharlow.com/\">https://www.aldenharlow.com/</a></p>\n<p>A trendy American restaurant located in Cambridge. It offers a stylish setting, innovative dishes, and a private dining room that can accommodate small to medium-sized weddings.</p>\n<p>This restaurant has multiple event spaces available to host tasting menus for large groups, small private parties, partial dining room buyouts and full buyouts of the entire restaurant.</p>\n<h3>The Sinclair</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.sinclaircambridge.com/\">https://www.sinclaircambridge.com/</a></p>\n<p>A versatile venue in Cambridge that hosts live music events but also offers event spaces for weddings. It features a modern industrial ambiance and can accommodate both small and large gatherings.</p>\n<p>The restaurant offers a variety of different layouts for more intimate events; anything from a 30-person cocktail party to a 150-person dinner.</p>\n<h3>Beehive Restaurant</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.beehiveboston.com/\">https://www.beehiveboston.com/</a></p>\n<p>The Beehive is an underground Bohemian restaurant and bar for creative New American fare. Located at 541 Tremont St. in Boston.</p>\n<p>With great food, a wine and beverage program, accommodating staff, and live entertainment, a celebration at The Beehive is a memorable experience.</p>\n<p>Groups up to 400+ can be accommodated.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"other\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best other wedding venues in Boston</h2>\n<h3>The Boston Public Library</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Public_Library\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Public_Library</a></p>\n<p>A library with grand architecture and beautiful event spaces. It offers a variety of options for weddings, including the stunning Bates Hall and the outdoor courtyard.</p>\n<p>This building was designated as a landmark by the Boston Landmarks Commission in 2000.</p>\n<h3>The State Room</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://longwoodvenues.com/\">https://longwoodvenues.com/</a></p>\n<p>A sophisticated event venue located on the 33rd floor of a high-rise building. It offers breathtaking views of Boston, modern decor, and multiple event spaces.</p>\n<p>Hosting 1,200+ guests on a flow or 900 guests for sit-down dinner and dancing makes the State Room a truly large luxury event space in Boston.</p>\n<h3>The Institute of Contemporary Art</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.icaboston.org/\">https://www.icaboston.org/</a></p>\n<p>A contemporary art museum located on the waterfront. It offers unique event spaces with modern design, stunning views, and a rooftop terrace.</p>\n<p>The ICA’s exclusive caterer for all events, The Catered Affair, creates fresh, creative, and exquisite cuisine for some of Boston’s most recognizable events and institutions.</p>\n<h3>The Exchange Conference Center</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://exchangeconferencecenter.com/\">https://exchangeconferencecenter.com/</a></p>\n<p>A waterfront venue with modern architecture and versatile event spaces. It offers panoramic views of Boston Harbor and can accommodate both intimate and large weddings.</p>\n<p>Exchange Hall, with floor to ceiling windows, offers a panoramic view of Boston Harbor, and the terrace allows a party to move outdoors during the warmer months.</p>\n<h3>The Omni Parker House</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omni_Parker_House\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omni_Parker_House</a></p>\n<p>A hotel founded in 1855 and located in downtown Boston. It offers elegant event spaces with classic decor and a timeless ambiance, perfect for weddings.</p>\n<p>The Omni Parker House is a member of Historic Hotels of America, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Get Wedding Event Insurance: Buy Online in the US from Front Row</h2>\n<p>If you’re researching wedding venues in Boston, chances are good that you’re getting married or know somebody who is. Consider wedding insurance. Get a quote from Front Row:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\"><span>Wedding Insurance (</span></a><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\"><span>USA</span></a><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\"><span>)</span></a>: if you’re holding a private event at one of the above venues, you can buy insurance for the day of your event from Front Row. <em>In MA? Get $25 off your policy by entering this code in the \"Coupon code\" box on the portal: <strong><span style=\"background-color: #ffff04;\">MAWedding$25off</span><br></strong></em><br><span style=\"background-color: #ffff04;\"></span></li>\n<li style=\"border: none; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/short-term-production-insurance-for-filmmakers-us?hsLang=en\"><span>Short Shoot Insurance (USA)</span></a>: if you’re doing any filming at the venue, it would make sense to get short-term production insurance, which covers up to 15 consecutive days of filming.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em>&nbsp;</em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</em></p>\n<h3>Related posts:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en-us/wedding-insurance-massachusetts\">Wedding insurance in Massachusetts</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/staff/grant-patten\" rel=\"noopener\">Author: Grant Patten</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://stories.frontrowinsurance.com/best-wedding-venues-in-boston/\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Web Story: The best wedding venues in Boston, MA</a></li>\n</ul>","postEmailContent":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 12px;\"><em>Images were purchased from Shutterstock</em></p>","postFeaturedImageIfEnabled":"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20Wedding%20Venues%20in%20Boston/boston-sky-shutterstock_464096204-forweb600.jpg","postListContent":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 12px;\"><em>Images were purchased from Shutterstock</em></p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>Boston, MA has no shortage of impressive venues that are appropriate for hosting weddings. We’ll list some of them in this article.</p>\n<p>We’ll discuss, in no particular order:</p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#church\" rel=\"noopener\">Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#outdoor\" rel=\"noopener\">Best outdoor wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#resto\" rel=\"noopener\">Best restaurant wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#other\" rel=\"noopener\">Best other wedding venues</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\"><span>Best wedding insurance provider</span></a>\n<ul>\n<li><em>In Massachusetts? Get $25 off your wedding insurance policy by entering this code in the \"Coupon code\" box on the portal: <span style=\"background-color: #ffff04;\"><strong>MAWedding$25off</strong></span></em></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"church\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues in Boston</h2>\n<h3>Trinity Church | Best church for wedding Boston</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.trinitychurchboston.org/\">https://www.trinitychurchboston.org/</a></p>\n<p>An historic, picturesque episcopal church located in Copley Square. It features stunning Gothic architecture and beautiful stained-glass windows.</p>\n<p>Any member of Trinity Church may be married at this church. The sacrament of marriage at Trinity has been fully open to same-gender couples since 2009.&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Old South Church</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.oldsouth.org/\">https://www.oldsouth.org/</a></p>\n<p>A congregation with a rich history and a beautiful sanctuary, also located in Copley Square. The church boasts elegant architecture and a stunning organ.</p>\n<p>This church was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1970 for its architectural significance as one of the finest High Victorian Gothic churches in New England.</p>\n<h3>The Arlington Street Church</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.ascboston.org/\">https://www.ascboston.org/</a></p>\n<p>A Unitarian Universalist congregation with a stunning white exterior and beautiful interior. It is located near the Public Garden and offers a romantic setting for a wedding.</p>\n<p>Arlington Street Church is located in the heart of downtown Boston and the Back Bay neighborhood and makes the perfect location for any wedding.</p>\n<h3>Islamic Center of Boston, Wayland | Best mosque for nikah Boston</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://icbwayland.org/index.html\">https://icbwayland.org/index.html</a></p>\n<p>ICB Wayland is located at 126 Boston Post Road in Wayland, MA. This mosque can be used for nikah (Muslim weddings).</p>\n<p>All of ICB Wayland’s services are performed by volunteers. Accordingly, they have volunteers who can perform nikah ceremonies. They have registered with the State of Massachusetts as marriage officiants.</p>\n<h3>Temple Shir Tikva | Best synagogue for weddings Boston</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.shirtikva.org/\">https://www.shirtikva.org/</a></p>\n<p>Located at 141 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA, Shir Tikva can be used for Jewish weddings. A Jewish marriage is called&nbsp;<em>Kiddushin</em>, a sacred relationship marked by a commitment to a Jewish present and future.</p>\n<p>Jewish weddings can take place in the sanctuary at Temple Shir Tikva.</p>\n<p>Shir Tikva’s rabbis and cantor are available for the weddings of their members and children.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"outdoor\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best outdoor wedding venues in Boston</h2>\n<h3>Boston Public Garden | Park for wedding Boston</h3>\n<p><img src=\"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20Wedding%20Venues%20in%20Boston/boston-garden-shutterstock_355605908-forweb.jpg\" alt=\"Boston Public Garden\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 600px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;\"></p>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Public_Garden\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Public_Garden</a></p>\n<p>A picturesque and iconic park in the heart of Boston. It offers beautiful landscapes, blooming flowers, and a serene atmosphere, making it an ideal outdoor venue for a wedding.</p>\n<p>The Public Garden was the first public botanical garden in America.</p>\n<h3>Larz Anderson Park</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larz_Anderson_Park\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larz_Anderson_Park</a></p>\n<p>A spacious park located in Brookline, just outside of Boston. It offers rolling hills, scenic views, and a mansion that can be used for receptions or indoor ceremonies.</p>\n<p>Brookline requires permits for the use of any of the park's 12 picnic tables.</p>\n<h3>The Gardens at Elm Bank</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.masshort.org/the-garden-at-elm-bank\">https://www.masshort.org/the-garden-at-elm-bank</a></p>\n<p>A botanical garden located in Wellesley, a short distance from Boston. It features stunning landscapes, manicured gardens, and a variety of unique outdoor spaces for ceremonies and receptions.</p>\n<p>As guests arrive, they are guided through a wooded driveway which leads to complimentary parking. Included in all rentals is use of the gardens for photography and cocktail receptions.</p>\n<h3>The Esplanade</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_River_Esplanade\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_River_Esplanade</a></p>\n<p>A picturesque waterfront area along the Charles River. It offers stunning views of the Boston skyline and ample space for outdoor ceremonies or receptions.</p>\n<p>The Esplanade comprises part of the Charles River Reservation state park. The Esplanade was designated as a landmark by the Boston Landmarks Commission in 2009.</p>\n<h3>The Lyman Estate</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyman_Estate\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyman_Estate</a></p>\n<p>An historic garden located in Waltham, just outside of Boston. It features formal gardens and beautiful lawns that would be ideal for an outdoors wedding.</p>\n<p>The grounds are open to the public daily for free; an admission fee is required for the house.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"resto\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Restaurant wedding venues in Boston</h2>\n<h3>The Liberty Hotel</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://libertyhotel.com/\">https://libertyhotel.com/</a></p>\n<p>A hotel with elegant event spaces and unique architecture. It offers multiple venues for weddings, including the Liberty Ballroom and various restaurants, including Alibi.</p>\n<p>Liberty Hotel’s wedding specialist will work with you to choose the ideal venue, customize your wedding plans, and ensure your magical day is exactly as you dreamed.</p>\n<h3>Mistral</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://mistralbistro.com/\">https://mistralbistro.com/</a></p>\n<p>A contemporary French restaurant located in the South End. It offers a sophisticated ambiance, exquisite cuisine, and private dining areas suitable for intimate weddings.</p>\n<p>Le Salon du Mistral, Mistral’s private dining room, provides a sophisticated setting for gatherings of 60 seated and up to 80 for a reception.</p>\n<h3>Alden &amp; Harlow</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.aldenharlow.com/\">https://www.aldenharlow.com/</a></p>\n<p>A trendy American restaurant located in Cambridge. It offers a stylish setting, innovative dishes, and a private dining room that can accommodate small to medium-sized weddings.</p>\n<p>This restaurant has multiple event spaces available to host tasting menus for large groups, small private parties, partial dining room buyouts and full buyouts of the entire restaurant.</p>\n<h3>The Sinclair</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.sinclaircambridge.com/\">https://www.sinclaircambridge.com/</a></p>\n<p>A versatile venue in Cambridge that hosts live music events but also offers event spaces for weddings. It features a modern industrial ambiance and can accommodate both small and large gatherings.</p>\n<p>The restaurant offers a variety of different layouts for more intimate events; anything from a 30-person cocktail party to a 150-person dinner.</p>\n<h3>Beehive Restaurant</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.beehiveboston.com/\">https://www.beehiveboston.com/</a></p>\n<p>The Beehive is an underground Bohemian restaurant and bar for creative New American fare. Located at 541 Tremont St. in Boston.</p>\n<p>With great food, a wine and beverage program, accommodating staff, and live entertainment, a celebration at The Beehive is a memorable experience.</p>\n<p>Groups up to 400+ can be accommodated.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"other\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best other wedding venues in Boston</h2>\n<h3>The Boston Public Library</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Public_Library\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Public_Library</a></p>\n<p>A library with grand architecture and beautiful event spaces. It offers a variety of options for weddings, including the stunning Bates Hall and the outdoor courtyard.</p>\n<p>This building was designated as a landmark by the Boston Landmarks Commission in 2000.</p>\n<h3>The State Room</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://longwoodvenues.com/\">https://longwoodvenues.com/</a></p>\n<p>A sophisticated event venue located on the 33rd floor of a high-rise building. It offers breathtaking views of Boston, modern decor, and multiple event spaces.</p>\n<p>Hosting 1,200+ guests on a flow or 900 guests for sit-down dinner and dancing makes the State Room a truly large luxury event space in Boston.</p>\n<h3>The Institute of Contemporary Art</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.icaboston.org/\">https://www.icaboston.org/</a></p>\n<p>A contemporary art museum located on the waterfront. It offers unique event spaces with modern design, stunning views, and a rooftop terrace.</p>\n<p>The ICA’s exclusive caterer for all events, The Catered Affair, creates fresh, creative, and exquisite cuisine for some of Boston’s most recognizable events and institutions.</p>\n<h3>The Exchange Conference Center</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://exchangeconferencecenter.com/\">https://exchangeconferencecenter.com/</a></p>\n<p>A waterfront venue with modern architecture and versatile event spaces. It offers panoramic views of Boston Harbor and can accommodate both intimate and large weddings.</p>\n<p>Exchange Hall, with floor to ceiling windows, offers a panoramic view of Boston Harbor, and the terrace allows a party to move outdoors during the warmer months.</p>\n<h3>The Omni Parker House</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omni_Parker_House\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omni_Parker_House</a></p>\n<p>A hotel founded in 1855 and located in downtown Boston. It offers elegant event spaces with classic decor and a timeless ambiance, perfect for weddings.</p>\n<p>The Omni Parker House is a member of Historic Hotels of America, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Get Wedding Event Insurance: Buy Online in the US from Front Row</h2>\n<p>If you’re researching wedding venues in Boston, chances are good that you’re getting married or know somebody who is. Consider wedding insurance. Get a quote from Front Row:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\"><span>Wedding Insurance (</span></a><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\"><span>USA</span></a><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\"><span>)</span></a>: if you’re holding a private event at one of the above venues, you can buy insurance for the day of your event from Front Row. <em>In MA? Get $25 off your policy by entering this code in the \"Coupon code\" box on the portal: <strong><span style=\"background-color: #ffff04;\">MAWedding$25off</span><br></strong></em><br><span style=\"background-color: #ffff04;\"></span></li>\n<li style=\"border: none; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/short-term-production-insurance-for-filmmakers-us?hsLang=en\"><span>Short Shoot Insurance (USA)</span></a>: if you’re doing any filming at the venue, it would make sense to get short-term production insurance, which covers up to 15 consecutive days of filming.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em>&nbsp;</em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</em></p>\n<h3>Related posts:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en-us/wedding-insurance-massachusetts\">Wedding insurance in Massachusetts</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/staff/grant-patten\" rel=\"noopener\">Author: Grant Patten</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://stories.frontrowinsurance.com/best-wedding-venues-in-boston/\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Web Story: The best wedding venues in Boston, MA</a></li>\n</ul>","postListSummaryFeaturedImage":"","postRssContent":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 12px;\"><em>Images were purchased from Shutterstock</em></p>","postRssSummaryFeaturedImage":"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20Wedding%20Venues%20in%20Boston/boston-sky-shutterstock_464096204-forweb600.jpg","postSummary":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 12px;\"><em>Images were purchased from Shutterstock</em></p>\n","postSummaryRss":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 12px;\"><em>Images were purchased from Shutterstock</em></p>","postTemplate":"prox_frontrow/templates/blog/blog-post.html","previewImageSrc":null,"previewKey":"SsWXyzIi","previousPostFeaturedImage":"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20Wedding%20Venues%20in%20New%20Orleans/new-orleans-sky-shutterstock_725157976-forweb600.jpg","previousPostFeaturedImageAltText":"New Orleans skyline","previousPostName":"Best Wedding Venues in New Orleans | Best Places to Get Married in NOLA","previousPostSlug":"articles/best-wedding-venues-in-new-orleans","processingStatus":"PUBLISHED","propertyForDynamicPageCanonicalUrl":null,"propertyForDynamicPageFeaturedImage":null,"propertyForDynamicPageMetaDescription":null,"propertyForDynamicPageSlug":null,"propertyForDynamicPageTitle":null,"publicAccessRules":[],"publicAccessRulesEnabled":false,"publishDate":1686074789000,"publishDateLocalTime":1686074789000,"publishDateLocalized":{"date":1686074789000,"format":"medium","language":"en_US"},"publishImmediately":true,"publishTimezoneOffset":null,"publishedAt":1686075803890,"publishedByEmail":null,"publishedById":7915797,"publishedByName":null,"publishedUrl":"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/best-wedding-venues-in-boston","resolvedDomain":"www.frontrowinsurance.com","resolvedLanguage":null,"rssBody":"<p style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 12px;\"><em>Images were purchased from Shutterstock</em></p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>Boston, MA has no shortage of impressive venues that are appropriate for hosting weddings. We’ll list some of them in this article.</p>\n<p>We’ll discuss, in no particular order:</p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#church\" rel=\"noopener\">Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#outdoor\" rel=\"noopener\">Best outdoor wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#resto\" rel=\"noopener\">Best restaurant wedding venues</a></li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"#other\" rel=\"noopener\">Best other wedding venues</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\"><span>Best wedding insurance provider</span></a>\n<ul>\n<li><em>In Massachusetts? Get $25 off your wedding insurance policy by entering this code in the \"Coupon code\" box on the portal: <span style=\"background-color: #ffff04;\"><strong>MAWedding$25off</strong></span></em></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"church\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues in Boston</h2>\n<h3>Trinity Church | Best church for wedding Boston</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.trinitychurchboston.org/\">https://www.trinitychurchboston.org/</a></p>\n<p>An historic, picturesque episcopal church located in Copley Square. It features stunning Gothic architecture and beautiful stained-glass windows.</p>\n<p>Any member of Trinity Church may be married at this church. The sacrament of marriage at Trinity has been fully open to same-gender couples since 2009.&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Old South Church</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.oldsouth.org/\">https://www.oldsouth.org/</a></p>\n<p>A congregation with a rich history and a beautiful sanctuary, also located in Copley Square. The church boasts elegant architecture and a stunning organ.</p>\n<p>This church was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1970 for its architectural significance as one of the finest High Victorian Gothic churches in New England.</p>\n<h3>The Arlington Street Church</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.ascboston.org/\">https://www.ascboston.org/</a></p>\n<p>A Unitarian Universalist congregation with a stunning white exterior and beautiful interior. It is located near the Public Garden and offers a romantic setting for a wedding.</p>\n<p>Arlington Street Church is located in the heart of downtown Boston and the Back Bay neighborhood and makes the perfect location for any wedding.</p>\n<h3>Islamic Center of Boston, Wayland | Best mosque for nikah Boston</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://icbwayland.org/index.html\">https://icbwayland.org/index.html</a></p>\n<p>ICB Wayland is located at 126 Boston Post Road in Wayland, MA. This mosque can be used for nikah (Muslim weddings).</p>\n<p>All of ICB Wayland’s services are performed by volunteers. Accordingly, they have volunteers who can perform nikah ceremonies. They have registered with the State of Massachusetts as marriage officiants.</p>\n<h3>Temple Shir Tikva | Best synagogue for weddings Boston</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.shirtikva.org/\">https://www.shirtikva.org/</a></p>\n<p>Located at 141 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA, Shir Tikva can be used for Jewish weddings. A Jewish marriage is called&nbsp;<em>Kiddushin</em>, a sacred relationship marked by a commitment to a Jewish present and future.</p>\n<p>Jewish weddings can take place in the sanctuary at Temple Shir Tikva.</p>\n<p>Shir Tikva’s rabbis and cantor are available for the weddings of their members and children.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"outdoor\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best outdoor wedding venues in Boston</h2>\n<h3>Boston Public Garden | Park for wedding Boston</h3>\n<p><img src=\"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20Wedding%20Venues%20in%20Boston/boston-garden-shutterstock_355605908-forweb.jpg\" alt=\"Boston Public Garden\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 600px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;\"></p>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Public_Garden\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Public_Garden</a></p>\n<p>A picturesque and iconic park in the heart of Boston. It offers beautiful landscapes, blooming flowers, and a serene atmosphere, making it an ideal outdoor venue for a wedding.</p>\n<p>The Public Garden was the first public botanical garden in America.</p>\n<h3>Larz Anderson Park</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larz_Anderson_Park\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larz_Anderson_Park</a></p>\n<p>A spacious park located in Brookline, just outside of Boston. It offers rolling hills, scenic views, and a mansion that can be used for receptions or indoor ceremonies.</p>\n<p>Brookline requires permits for the use of any of the park's 12 picnic tables.</p>\n<h3>The Gardens at Elm Bank</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.masshort.org/the-garden-at-elm-bank\">https://www.masshort.org/the-garden-at-elm-bank</a></p>\n<p>A botanical garden located in Wellesley, a short distance from Boston. It features stunning landscapes, manicured gardens, and a variety of unique outdoor spaces for ceremonies and receptions.</p>\n<p>As guests arrive, they are guided through a wooded driveway which leads to complimentary parking. Included in all rentals is use of the gardens for photography and cocktail receptions.</p>\n<h3>The Esplanade</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_River_Esplanade\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_River_Esplanade</a></p>\n<p>A picturesque waterfront area along the Charles River. It offers stunning views of the Boston skyline and ample space for outdoor ceremonies or receptions.</p>\n<p>The Esplanade comprises part of the Charles River Reservation state park. The Esplanade was designated as a landmark by the Boston Landmarks Commission in 2009.</p>\n<h3>The Lyman Estate</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyman_Estate\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyman_Estate</a></p>\n<p>An historic garden located in Waltham, just outside of Boston. It features formal gardens and beautiful lawns that would be ideal for an outdoors wedding.</p>\n<p>The grounds are open to the public daily for free; an admission fee is required for the house.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"resto\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Restaurant wedding venues in Boston</h2>\n<h3>The Liberty Hotel</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://libertyhotel.com/\">https://libertyhotel.com/</a></p>\n<p>A hotel with elegant event spaces and unique architecture. It offers multiple venues for weddings, including the Liberty Ballroom and various restaurants, including Alibi.</p>\n<p>Liberty Hotel’s wedding specialist will work with you to choose the ideal venue, customize your wedding plans, and ensure your magical day is exactly as you dreamed.</p>\n<h3>Mistral</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://mistralbistro.com/\">https://mistralbistro.com/</a></p>\n<p>A contemporary French restaurant located in the South End. It offers a sophisticated ambiance, exquisite cuisine, and private dining areas suitable for intimate weddings.</p>\n<p>Le Salon du Mistral, Mistral’s private dining room, provides a sophisticated setting for gatherings of 60 seated and up to 80 for a reception.</p>\n<h3>Alden &amp; Harlow</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.aldenharlow.com/\">https://www.aldenharlow.com/</a></p>\n<p>A trendy American restaurant located in Cambridge. It offers a stylish setting, innovative dishes, and a private dining room that can accommodate small to medium-sized weddings.</p>\n<p>This restaurant has multiple event spaces available to host tasting menus for large groups, small private parties, partial dining room buyouts and full buyouts of the entire restaurant.</p>\n<h3>The Sinclair</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.sinclaircambridge.com/\">https://www.sinclaircambridge.com/</a></p>\n<p>A versatile venue in Cambridge that hosts live music events but also offers event spaces for weddings. It features a modern industrial ambiance and can accommodate both small and large gatherings.</p>\n<p>The restaurant offers a variety of different layouts for more intimate events; anything from a 30-person cocktail party to a 150-person dinner.</p>\n<h3>Beehive Restaurant</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.beehiveboston.com/\">https://www.beehiveboston.com/</a></p>\n<p>The Beehive is an underground Bohemian restaurant and bar for creative New American fare. Located at 541 Tremont St. in Boston.</p>\n<p>With great food, a wine and beverage program, accommodating staff, and live entertainment, a celebration at The Beehive is a memorable experience.</p>\n<p>Groups up to 400+ can be accommodated.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"other\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Best other wedding venues in Boston</h2>\n<h3>The Boston Public Library</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Public_Library\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Public_Library</a></p>\n<p>A library with grand architecture and beautiful event spaces. It offers a variety of options for weddings, including the stunning Bates Hall and the outdoor courtyard.</p>\n<p>This building was designated as a landmark by the Boston Landmarks Commission in 2000.</p>\n<h3>The State Room</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://longwoodvenues.com/\">https://longwoodvenues.com/</a></p>\n<p>A sophisticated event venue located on the 33rd floor of a high-rise building. It offers breathtaking views of Boston, modern decor, and multiple event spaces.</p>\n<p>Hosting 1,200+ guests on a flow or 900 guests for sit-down dinner and dancing makes the State Room a truly large luxury event space in Boston.</p>\n<h3>The Institute of Contemporary Art</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.icaboston.org/\">https://www.icaboston.org/</a></p>\n<p>A contemporary art museum located on the waterfront. It offers unique event spaces with modern design, stunning views, and a rooftop terrace.</p>\n<p>The ICA’s exclusive caterer for all events, The Catered Affair, creates fresh, creative, and exquisite cuisine for some of Boston’s most recognizable events and institutions.</p>\n<h3>The Exchange Conference Center</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://exchangeconferencecenter.com/\">https://exchangeconferencecenter.com/</a></p>\n<p>A waterfront venue with modern architecture and versatile event spaces. It offers panoramic views of Boston Harbor and can accommodate both intimate and large weddings.</p>\n<p>Exchange Hall, with floor to ceiling windows, offers a panoramic view of Boston Harbor, and the terrace allows a party to move outdoors during the warmer months.</p>\n<h3>The Omni Parker House</h3>\n<p><strong>URL</strong>: <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omni_Parker_House\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omni_Parker_House</a></p>\n<p>A hotel founded in 1855 and located in downtown Boston. It offers elegant event spaces with classic decor and a timeless ambiance, perfect for weddings.</p>\n<p>The Omni Parker House is a member of Historic Hotels of America, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Get Wedding Event Insurance: Buy Online in the US from Front Row</h2>\n<p>If you’re researching wedding venues in Boston, chances are good that you’re getting married or know somebody who is. Consider wedding insurance. Get a quote from Front Row:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\"><span>Wedding Insurance (</span></a><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\"><span>USA</span></a><a href=\"https://events.frontrowinsurance.com/us\"><span>)</span></a>: if you’re holding a private event at one of the above venues, you can buy insurance for the day of your event from Front Row. <em>In MA? Get $25 off your policy by entering this code in the \"Coupon code\" box on the portal: <strong><span style=\"background-color: #ffff04;\">MAWedding$25off</span><br></strong></em><br><span style=\"background-color: #ffff04;\"></span></li>\n<li style=\"border: none; margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;\"><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/short-term-production-insurance-for-filmmakers-us?hsLang=en\"><span>Short Shoot Insurance (USA)</span></a>: if you’re doing any filming at the venue, it would make sense to get short-term production insurance, which covers up to 15 consecutive days of filming.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em>&nbsp;</em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. 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If they are deceased, I’d recommend the production to reach out to the estate of the deceased because their estate would have obtained the rights of publicity from the deceased on the date of passing.</p>\n<p>So, if they want to reference and exploit an individual’s likeness, personality, image (even though they have passed), they would need to obtain those rights from the estate directly.</p>\n<p>There is the component of <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>public domain</strong></a>, which is a term that is not often understood and it varies by country. In Canada now, <a href=\"/articles/how-do-fair-dealing-and-public-domain-apply-to-music\" rel=\"noopener\">public domain</a> is any individual, company or event would be free to basically use/reference/exploit as needed, provided the owner of that work has passed <em>plus 75 years after the date of passing has also elapsed</em>.</p>\n<p>So, after that period of time, something is public domain: if someone were to reference (positively or negatively) an historical character, you would be able to do that because it’s safely in the public domain. Someone who has recently passed however, you would need to obtain the necessary rights from their estate.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Dave Stern</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Blaney McMurtry LLP</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span></em> Get a quote for <a href=\"/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/how-can-you-make-a-film-like-the-social-network-without-getting-permission-from-mark-zuckerberg\" rel=\"noopener\">The Delicate Art of Making a Bio Pic without Getting Permission</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/blurring-the-lines-of-music-infringement-law-three-perspectives-in-one\" rel=\"noopener\">Marvin Gaye vs. Robin Thicke and Pharrel Williams (Blurred Lines)</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/102480/eo-insurance-for-film-and-tv-the-value-of-a-lawyer\" rel=\"noopener\">E&amp;O Insurance for Film and TV: The Value of a Clearance Lawyer</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Clearance procedures – E&amp;O</a></li>\n<li>YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbih45AJnVlE-_S7oNUpo0qzl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Dave Stern</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Based in the heart of Toronto’s financial district, Blaney McMurtry LLP is one of Canada's premier law firms. </span><a href=\"https://www.blaney.com/\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">https://www.blaney.com/</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</span></p>","post_summary":"<h2 style=\"font-size: 36px;\">Dead persons in a film production (through their representatives/heirs) have a \"right of publicity\": a lawyer explains.</h2>\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\">\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\"><iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/_qFlJKLBU9A?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n","blog_post_schedule_task_uid":null,"blog_publish_to_social_media_task":"DONE","blog_publish_instant_email_task_uid":"DONE","blog_publish_instant_email_campaign_id":null,"blog_publish_instant_email_retry_count":null,"rss_body":"<h2 style=\"font-size: 36px;\">Dead persons in a film production (through their representatives/heirs) have a \"right of publicity\": a lawyer explains.</h2>\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\">\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\"><iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/_qFlJKLBU9A?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n<!--more-->\n<p><strong><br>Dave Stern</strong>: Whether someone is alive or deceased, they do have a <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">right of publicity</span>, which means that they are (or should be) in control of the way their personality, their image, their likeness is displayed and exploited.</p>\n<p>So, if a production (a third party) wishes to obtain these rights, the same would apply for if the person is alive or deceased. If they are deceased, I’d recommend the production to reach out to the estate of the deceased because their estate would have obtained the rights of publicity from the deceased on the date of passing.</p>\n<p>So, if they want to reference and exploit an individual’s likeness, personality, image (even though they have passed), they would need to obtain those rights from the estate directly.</p>\n<p>There is the component of <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>public domain</strong></a>, which is a term that is not often understood and it varies by country. In Canada now, <a href=\"/articles/how-do-fair-dealing-and-public-domain-apply-to-music\" rel=\"noopener\">public domain</a> is any individual, company or event would be free to basically use/reference/exploit as needed, provided the owner of that work has passed <em>plus 75 years after the date of passing has also elapsed</em>.</p>\n<p>So, after that period of time, something is public domain: if someone were to reference (positively or negatively) an historical character, you would be able to do that because it’s safely in the public domain. Someone who has recently passed however, you would need to obtain the necessary rights from their estate.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Dave Stern</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Blaney McMurtry LLP</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span></em> Get a quote for <a href=\"/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/how-can-you-make-a-film-like-the-social-network-without-getting-permission-from-mark-zuckerberg\" rel=\"noopener\">The Delicate Art of Making a Bio Pic without Getting Permission</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/blurring-the-lines-of-music-infringement-law-three-perspectives-in-one\" rel=\"noopener\">Marvin Gaye vs. Robin Thicke and Pharrel Williams (Blurred Lines)</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/102480/eo-insurance-for-film-and-tv-the-value-of-a-lawyer\" rel=\"noopener\">E&amp;O Insurance for Film and TV: The Value of a Clearance Lawyer</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Clearance procedures – E&amp;O</a></li>\n<li>YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbih45AJnVlE-_S7oNUpo0qzl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Dave Stern</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Based in the heart of Toronto’s financial district, Blaney McMurtry LLP is one of Canada's premier law firms. </span><a href=\"https://www.blaney.com/\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">https://www.blaney.com/</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. 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If they are deceased, I’d recommend the production to reach out to the estate of the deceased because their estate would have obtained the rights of publicity from the deceased on the date of passing.</p>\n<p>So, if they want to reference and exploit an individual’s likeness, personality, image (even though they have passed), they would need to obtain those rights from the estate directly.</p>\n<p>There is the component of <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>public domain</strong></a>, which is a term that is not often understood and it varies by country. In Canada now, <a href=\"/articles/how-do-fair-dealing-and-public-domain-apply-to-music\" rel=\"noopener\">public domain</a> is any individual, company or event would be free to basically use/reference/exploit as needed, provided the owner of that work has passed <em>plus 75 years after the date of passing has also elapsed</em>.</p>\n<p>So, after that period of time, something is public domain: if someone were to reference (positively or negatively) an historical character, you would be able to do that because it’s safely in the public domain. Someone who has recently passed however, you would need to obtain the necessary rights from their estate.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Dave Stern</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Blaney McMurtry LLP</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span></em> Get a quote for <a href=\"/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/how-can-you-make-a-film-like-the-social-network-without-getting-permission-from-mark-zuckerberg\" rel=\"noopener\">The Delicate Art of Making a Bio Pic without Getting Permission</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/blurring-the-lines-of-music-infringement-law-three-perspectives-in-one\" rel=\"noopener\">Marvin Gaye vs. Robin Thicke and Pharrel Williams (Blurred Lines)</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/102480/eo-insurance-for-film-and-tv-the-value-of-a-lawyer\" rel=\"noopener\">E&amp;O Insurance for Film and TV: The Value of a Clearance Lawyer</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Clearance procedures – E&amp;O</a></li>\n<li>YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbih45AJnVlE-_S7oNUpo0qzl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Dave Stern</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Based in the heart of Toronto’s financial district, Blaney McMurtry LLP is one of Canada's premier law firms. </span><a href=\"https://www.blaney.com/\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">https://www.blaney.com/</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</span></p>","postBodyRss":"<h2 style=\"font-size: 36px;\">Dead persons in a film production (through their representatives/heirs) have a \"right of publicity\": a lawyer explains.</h2>\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\">\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\"><iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/_qFlJKLBU9A?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n<!--more-->\n<p><strong><br>Dave Stern</strong>: Whether someone is alive or deceased, they do have a <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">right of publicity</span>, which means that they are (or should be) in control of the way their personality, their image, their likeness is displayed and exploited.</p>\n<p>So, if a production (a third party) wishes to obtain these rights, the same would apply for if the person is alive or deceased. If they are deceased, I’d recommend the production to reach out to the estate of the deceased because their estate would have obtained the rights of publicity from the deceased on the date of passing.</p>\n<p>So, if they want to reference and exploit an individual’s likeness, personality, image (even though they have passed), they would need to obtain those rights from the estate directly.</p>\n<p>There is the component of <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>public domain</strong></a>, which is a term that is not often understood and it varies by country. In Canada now, <a href=\"/articles/how-do-fair-dealing-and-public-domain-apply-to-music\" rel=\"noopener\">public domain</a> is any individual, company or event would be free to basically use/reference/exploit as needed, provided the owner of that work has passed <em>plus 75 years after the date of passing has also elapsed</em>.</p>\n<p>So, after that period of time, something is public domain: if someone were to reference (positively or negatively) an historical character, you would be able to do that because it’s safely in the public domain. Someone who has recently passed however, you would need to obtain the necessary rights from their estate.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Dave Stern</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Blaney McMurtry LLP</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span></em> Get a quote for <a href=\"/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/how-can-you-make-a-film-like-the-social-network-without-getting-permission-from-mark-zuckerberg\" rel=\"noopener\">The Delicate Art of Making a Bio Pic without Getting Permission</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/blurring-the-lines-of-music-infringement-law-three-perspectives-in-one\" rel=\"noopener\">Marvin Gaye vs. Robin Thicke and Pharrel Williams (Blurred Lines)</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/102480/eo-insurance-for-film-and-tv-the-value-of-a-lawyer\" rel=\"noopener\">E&amp;O Insurance for Film and TV: The Value of a Clearance Lawyer</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Clearance procedures – E&amp;O</a></li>\n<li>YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbih45AJnVlE-_S7oNUpo0qzl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Dave Stern</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Based in the heart of Toronto’s financial district, Blaney McMurtry LLP is one of Canada's premier law firms. </span><a href=\"https://www.blaney.com/\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">https://www.blaney.com/</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. 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The general rule is: any time that a producer or individual is using someone else’s IP, or their image or likeness, any intellectual property rights that belong to someone else (<em>i.e., </em>a third-party entity), the producer needs their permission to do so.</p>\n<p>There are some exceptions to that; that’s how productions get made. A production, a feature film, a TV series – you want it to seem like it’s part of society, there might be some incidental references but there are some exceptions to that. In Canada, we have an exemption to copyright infringement called <a href=\"/articles/fair-use-vs.-fair-dealing\" rel=\"noopener\">fair dealing</a>. In the US, it’s known as <a href=\"/articles/filmmakers-insurance-part-i\" rel=\"noopener\">fair use</a>. This is basically a series of tests; if you complete it, there is a chance that you would be able to rely on the exception to <a href=\"/articles/copyright-reports-use-them-to-minimize-the-potential-of-a-producers-eo-claim\" rel=\"noopener\">copyright infringement</a> so you could potentially use that material without a third-party claim. You would have a “legal right” to use that material.</p>\n<p>There is also <a href=\"/articles/what-is-incidental-inclusion\" rel=\"noopener\">incidental use</a>. So, if a brand or <a href=\"/articles/what-is-a-trade-mark\" rel=\"noopener\">logo</a> or individual is caught on camera incidentally – maybe a split second, not in focus, should be permissible to use but it’s really a question of risk. Sometimes, something comes up in a <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/26544/script-insurance-clearance-reports-what-are-they-and-why-are-they-important\" rel=\"noopener\">script clearance report</a> or rough cut; <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">e.g.,</span> if I’m reviewing a script clearance report and there is a list of <a href=\"/articles/why-do-fictional-character-names-need-to-be-researched\" rel=\"noopener\">names</a>, the report will tell me how many individuals have that first and last name in the area, province, city, etc. Maybe there is one with the same job as the character which is being portrayed. We want to make sure that we avoid any similarities, especially if there is a negative inference or connotation with that character or anything that could potentially damage someone’s <a href=\"/articles/eo-clearance-process-claims-of-libel\" rel=\"noopener\">reputation</a>, we need to be mindful of that risk.</p>\n<p>There are things above and beyond a script clearance that you’ll see in a rough cut (or maybe not even in a rough cut) that an entertainment lawyer needs to be able to flag. <em>E.g.,</em> if there is a scene with two kids hanging out in a bedroom:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>What does the bedroom look like?</li>\n<li>Is there poster art?</li>\n<li>Are the kids wearing t-shirts or shoes with logos on them?</li>\n<li>Are there iPhones in the shot?</li>\n<li>Other third-party technology with logos showing?</li>\n<li>Would a reasonable person know that that technology belongs to a particular third-party entity?</li>\n<li>How much of it is in focus, are they talking about it, is there a positive or negative reference to it?</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em>E.g.,</em> a kid running away from a bullying scene wearing a pair of Nike shoes, there might be a negative connotation associated with that, so we need to be mindful of the risk and if there is a risk, and if we don’t feel confident that it would meet any type of exemption to copyright infringement, or fair dealing test or incidental use reference, we need to ask that third party for permission.</p>\n<p>Maybe that permission comes with some sort of monetary compensation for them but some type of <a href=\"/articles/importance-of-getting-media-releases\" rel=\"noopener\">release</a> would ultimately need to be signed. So, it’s really a question of risk and the goal of an entertainment lawyer is ideally to get risk to zero but practically to just reduce the risk as much as possible.</p>\n<p>When it comes to these exemption to copyright infringement tests, such as fair dealing, that is a defence mechanism. So, even if you go through these tests and you’re confident that you can meet those thresholds, you can’t exactly hold it out as a waving flag and say, <em>“We’re fine, we’ve passed these tests, we can now move forward to production!” </em>There is always a possibility that an entity might sue the production or might in some way try to interfere with the exploitation of that project. So, even if we’re confident legally, we need to be mindful of how that’s going to play out practically, because you still have to defend that claim. So, in the defence of that claim, you would go through the tests of fair dealing to prove it but ultimately if there’s even a chance of that coming up, the lawyer needs to provide a fair dealing analysis/opinion on it and provide that to the insurer so that the insurer feels comfortable enough to provide the <a href=\"/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">E&amp;O policy</a>.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Dave Stern</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Blaney McMurtry LLP</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><em>Are you a producer in Canada or the US? Get a quote for <a href=\"/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</span></a>.</em></p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/can-an-idea-be-copyrighted\" rel=\"noopener\">Can an idea be copyrighted?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Clearance procedures – E&amp;O</a></li>\n<li><strong>eBook</strong>: <a href=\"/errors-omissions-insurance-101\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer's E&amp;O Insurance 101</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbih45AJnVlE-_S7oNUpo0qzl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Dave Stern</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Based in the heart of Toronto’s financial district, Blaney McMurtry LLP is one of Canada's premier law firms. </span><a href=\"https://www.blaney.com/\" style=\"font-style: italic;\" rel=\"noopener\">https://www.blaney.com/</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection at a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"></span><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"></span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. 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The general rule is: any time that a producer or individual is using someone else’s IP, or their image or likeness, any intellectual property rights that belong to someone else (<em>i.e., </em>a third-party entity), the producer needs their permission to do so.</p>\n<p>There are some exceptions to that; that’s how productions get made. A production, a feature film, a TV series – you want it to seem like it’s part of society, there might be some incidental references but there are some exceptions to that. In Canada, we have an exemption to copyright infringement called <a href=\"/articles/fair-use-vs.-fair-dealing\" rel=\"noopener\">fair dealing</a>. In the US, it’s known as <a href=\"/articles/filmmakers-insurance-part-i\" rel=\"noopener\">fair use</a>. This is basically a series of tests; if you complete it, there is a chance that you would be able to rely on the exception to <a href=\"/articles/copyright-reports-use-them-to-minimize-the-potential-of-a-producers-eo-claim\" rel=\"noopener\">copyright infringement</a> so you could potentially use that material without a third-party claim. You would have a “legal right” to use that material.</p>\n<p>There is also <a href=\"/articles/what-is-incidental-inclusion\" rel=\"noopener\">incidental use</a>. So, if a brand or <a href=\"/articles/what-is-a-trade-mark\" rel=\"noopener\">logo</a> or individual is caught on camera incidentally – maybe a split second, not in focus, should be permissible to use but it’s really a question of risk. Sometimes, something comes up in a <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/26544/script-insurance-clearance-reports-what-are-they-and-why-are-they-important\" rel=\"noopener\">script clearance report</a> or rough cut; <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">e.g.,</span> if I’m reviewing a script clearance report and there is a list of <a href=\"/articles/why-do-fictional-character-names-need-to-be-researched\" rel=\"noopener\">names</a>, the report will tell me how many individuals have that first and last name in the area, province, city, etc. Maybe there is one with the same job as the character which is being portrayed. We want to make sure that we avoid any similarities, especially if there is a negative inference or connotation with that character or anything that could potentially damage someone’s <a href=\"/articles/eo-clearance-process-claims-of-libel\" rel=\"noopener\">reputation</a>, we need to be mindful of that risk.</p>\n<p>There are things above and beyond a script clearance that you’ll see in a rough cut (or maybe not even in a rough cut) that an entertainment lawyer needs to be able to flag. <em>E.g.,</em> if there is a scene with two kids hanging out in a bedroom:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>What does the bedroom look like?</li>\n<li>Is there poster art?</li>\n<li>Are the kids wearing t-shirts or shoes with logos on them?</li>\n<li>Are there iPhones in the shot?</li>\n<li>Other third-party technology with logos showing?</li>\n<li>Would a reasonable person know that that technology belongs to a particular third-party entity?</li>\n<li>How much of it is in focus, are they talking about it, is there a positive or negative reference to it?</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em>E.g.,</em> a kid running away from a bullying scene wearing a pair of Nike shoes, there might be a negative connotation associated with that, so we need to be mindful of the risk and if there is a risk, and if we don’t feel confident that it would meet any type of exemption to copyright infringement, or fair dealing test or incidental use reference, we need to ask that third party for permission.</p>\n<p>Maybe that permission comes with some sort of monetary compensation for them but some type of <a href=\"/articles/importance-of-getting-media-releases\" rel=\"noopener\">release</a> would ultimately need to be signed. So, it’s really a question of risk and the goal of an entertainment lawyer is ideally to get risk to zero but practically to just reduce the risk as much as possible.</p>\n<p>When it comes to these exemption to copyright infringement tests, such as fair dealing, that is a defence mechanism. So, even if you go through these tests and you’re confident that you can meet those thresholds, you can’t exactly hold it out as a waving flag and say, <em>“We’re fine, we’ve passed these tests, we can now move forward to production!” </em>There is always a possibility that an entity might sue the production or might in some way try to interfere with the exploitation of that project. So, even if we’re confident legally, we need to be mindful of how that’s going to play out practically, because you still have to defend that claim. So, in the defence of that claim, you would go through the tests of fair dealing to prove it but ultimately if there’s even a chance of that coming up, the lawyer needs to provide a fair dealing analysis/opinion on it and provide that to the insurer so that the insurer feels comfortable enough to provide the <a href=\"/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">E&amp;O policy</a>.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Dave Stern</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Blaney McMurtry LLP</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><em>Are you a producer in Canada or the US? Get a quote for <a href=\"/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</span></a>.</em></p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/can-an-idea-be-copyrighted\" rel=\"noopener\">Can an idea be copyrighted?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Clearance procedures – E&amp;O</a></li>\n<li><strong>eBook</strong>: <a href=\"/errors-omissions-insurance-101\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer's E&amp;O Insurance 101</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbih45AJnVlE-_S7oNUpo0qzl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Dave Stern</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Based in the heart of Toronto’s financial district, Blaney McMurtry LLP is one of Canada's premier law firms. </span><a href=\"https://www.blaney.com/\" style=\"font-style: italic;\" rel=\"noopener\">https://www.blaney.com/</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. 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The general rule is: any time that a producer or individual is using someone else’s IP, or their image or likeness, any intellectual property rights that belong to someone else (<em>i.e., </em>a third-party entity), the producer needs their permission to do so.</p>\n<p>There are some exceptions to that; that’s how productions get made. A production, a feature film, a TV series – you want it to seem like it’s part of society, there might be some incidental references but there are some exceptions to that. In Canada, we have an exemption to copyright infringement called <a href=\"/articles/fair-use-vs.-fair-dealing\" rel=\"noopener\">fair dealing</a>. In the US, it’s known as <a href=\"/articles/filmmakers-insurance-part-i\" rel=\"noopener\">fair use</a>. This is basically a series of tests; if you complete it, there is a chance that you would be able to rely on the exception to <a href=\"/articles/copyright-reports-use-them-to-minimize-the-potential-of-a-producers-eo-claim\" rel=\"noopener\">copyright infringement</a> so you could potentially use that material without a third-party claim. You would have a “legal right” to use that material.</p>\n<p>There is also <a href=\"/articles/what-is-incidental-inclusion\" rel=\"noopener\">incidental use</a>. So, if a brand or <a href=\"/articles/what-is-a-trade-mark\" rel=\"noopener\">logo</a> or individual is caught on camera incidentally – maybe a split second, not in focus, should be permissible to use but it’s really a question of risk. Sometimes, something comes up in a <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/26544/script-insurance-clearance-reports-what-are-they-and-why-are-they-important\" rel=\"noopener\">script clearance report</a> or rough cut; <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">e.g.,</span> if I’m reviewing a script clearance report and there is a list of <a href=\"/articles/why-do-fictional-character-names-need-to-be-researched\" rel=\"noopener\">names</a>, the report will tell me how many individuals have that first and last name in the area, province, city, etc. Maybe there is one with the same job as the character which is being portrayed. We want to make sure that we avoid any similarities, especially if there is a negative inference or connotation with that character or anything that could potentially damage someone’s <a href=\"/articles/eo-clearance-process-claims-of-libel\" rel=\"noopener\">reputation</a>, we need to be mindful of that risk.</p>\n<p>There are things above and beyond a script clearance that you’ll see in a rough cut (or maybe not even in a rough cut) that an entertainment lawyer needs to be able to flag. <em>E.g.,</em> if there is a scene with two kids hanging out in a bedroom:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>What does the bedroom look like?</li>\n<li>Is there poster art?</li>\n<li>Are the kids wearing t-shirts or shoes with logos on them?</li>\n<li>Are there iPhones in the shot?</li>\n<li>Other third-party technology with logos showing?</li>\n<li>Would a reasonable person know that that technology belongs to a particular third-party entity?</li>\n<li>How much of it is in focus, are they talking about it, is there a positive or negative reference to it?</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em>E.g.,</em> a kid running away from a bullying scene wearing a pair of Nike shoes, there might be a negative connotation associated with that, so we need to be mindful of the risk and if there is a risk, and if we don’t feel confident that it would meet any type of exemption to copyright infringement, or fair dealing test or incidental use reference, we need to ask that third party for permission.</p>\n<p>Maybe that permission comes with some sort of monetary compensation for them but some type of <a href=\"/articles/importance-of-getting-media-releases\" rel=\"noopener\">release</a> would ultimately need to be signed. So, it’s really a question of risk and the goal of an entertainment lawyer is ideally to get risk to zero but practically to just reduce the risk as much as possible.</p>\n<p>When it comes to these exemption to copyright infringement tests, such as fair dealing, that is a defence mechanism. So, even if you go through these tests and you’re confident that you can meet those thresholds, you can’t exactly hold it out as a waving flag and say, <em>“We’re fine, we’ve passed these tests, we can now move forward to production!” </em>There is always a possibility that an entity might sue the production or might in some way try to interfere with the exploitation of that project. So, even if we’re confident legally, we need to be mindful of how that’s going to play out practically, because you still have to defend that claim. So, in the defence of that claim, you would go through the tests of fair dealing to prove it but ultimately if there’s even a chance of that coming up, the lawyer needs to provide a fair dealing analysis/opinion on it and provide that to the insurer so that the insurer feels comfortable enough to provide the <a href=\"/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">E&amp;O policy</a>.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Dave Stern</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Blaney McMurtry LLP</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><em>Are you a producer in Canada or the US? Get a quote for <a href=\"/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</span></a>.</em></p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/can-an-idea-be-copyrighted\" rel=\"noopener\">Can an idea be copyrighted?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Clearance procedures – E&amp;O</a></li>\n<li><strong>eBook</strong>: <a href=\"/errors-omissions-insurance-101\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer's E&amp;O Insurance 101</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbih45AJnVlE-_S7oNUpo0qzl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Dave Stern</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Based in the heart of Toronto’s financial district, Blaney McMurtry LLP is one of Canada's premier law firms. </span><a href=\"https://www.blaney.com/\" style=\"font-style: italic;\" rel=\"noopener\">https://www.blaney.com/</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection at a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"></span><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"></span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</span><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"></span><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"></span></p>","postBodyRss":"<h2>How does a clearance lawyer determine what material has to be removed from a film production?</h2>\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\">\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\"><iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/_FNcK_JZszg?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n<!--more-->\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><br>Dave Stern</span>: It’s really a question of <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/111284/risk-assessments-for-film-productions\" rel=\"noopener\">risk</a>. The general rule is: any time that a producer or individual is using someone else’s IP, or their image or likeness, any intellectual property rights that belong to someone else (<em>i.e., </em>a third-party entity), the producer needs their permission to do so.</p>\n<p>There are some exceptions to that; that’s how productions get made. A production, a feature film, a TV series – you want it to seem like it’s part of society, there might be some incidental references but there are some exceptions to that. In Canada, we have an exemption to copyright infringement called <a href=\"/articles/fair-use-vs.-fair-dealing\" rel=\"noopener\">fair dealing</a>. In the US, it’s known as <a href=\"/articles/filmmakers-insurance-part-i\" rel=\"noopener\">fair use</a>. This is basically a series of tests; if you complete it, there is a chance that you would be able to rely on the exception to <a href=\"/articles/copyright-reports-use-them-to-minimize-the-potential-of-a-producers-eo-claim\" rel=\"noopener\">copyright infringement</a> so you could potentially use that material without a third-party claim. You would have a “legal right” to use that material.</p>\n<p>There is also <a href=\"/articles/what-is-incidental-inclusion\" rel=\"noopener\">incidental use</a>. So, if a brand or <a href=\"/articles/what-is-a-trade-mark\" rel=\"noopener\">logo</a> or individual is caught on camera incidentally – maybe a split second, not in focus, should be permissible to use but it’s really a question of risk. Sometimes, something comes up in a <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/26544/script-insurance-clearance-reports-what-are-they-and-why-are-they-important\" rel=\"noopener\">script clearance report</a> or rough cut; <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">e.g.,</span> if I’m reviewing a script clearance report and there is a list of <a href=\"/articles/why-do-fictional-character-names-need-to-be-researched\" rel=\"noopener\">names</a>, the report will tell me how many individuals have that first and last name in the area, province, city, etc. Maybe there is one with the same job as the character which is being portrayed. We want to make sure that we avoid any similarities, especially if there is a negative inference or connotation with that character or anything that could potentially damage someone’s <a href=\"/articles/eo-clearance-process-claims-of-libel\" rel=\"noopener\">reputation</a>, we need to be mindful of that risk.</p>\n<p>There are things above and beyond a script clearance that you’ll see in a rough cut (or maybe not even in a rough cut) that an entertainment lawyer needs to be able to flag. <em>E.g.,</em> if there is a scene with two kids hanging out in a bedroom:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>What does the bedroom look like?</li>\n<li>Is there poster art?</li>\n<li>Are the kids wearing t-shirts or shoes with logos on them?</li>\n<li>Are there iPhones in the shot?</li>\n<li>Other third-party technology with logos showing?</li>\n<li>Would a reasonable person know that that technology belongs to a particular third-party entity?</li>\n<li>How much of it is in focus, are they talking about it, is there a positive or negative reference to it?</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em>E.g.,</em> a kid running away from a bullying scene wearing a pair of Nike shoes, there might be a negative connotation associated with that, so we need to be mindful of the risk and if there is a risk, and if we don’t feel confident that it would meet any type of exemption to copyright infringement, or fair dealing test or incidental use reference, we need to ask that third party for permission.</p>\n<p>Maybe that permission comes with some sort of monetary compensation for them but some type of <a href=\"/articles/importance-of-getting-media-releases\" rel=\"noopener\">release</a> would ultimately need to be signed. So, it’s really a question of risk and the goal of an entertainment lawyer is ideally to get risk to zero but practically to just reduce the risk as much as possible.</p>\n<p>When it comes to these exemption to copyright infringement tests, such as fair dealing, that is a defence mechanism. So, even if you go through these tests and you’re confident that you can meet those thresholds, you can’t exactly hold it out as a waving flag and say, <em>“We’re fine, we’ve passed these tests, we can now move forward to production!” </em>There is always a possibility that an entity might sue the production or might in some way try to interfere with the exploitation of that project. So, even if we’re confident legally, we need to be mindful of how that’s going to play out practically, because you still have to defend that claim. So, in the defence of that claim, you would go through the tests of fair dealing to prove it but ultimately if there’s even a chance of that coming up, the lawyer needs to provide a fair dealing analysis/opinion on it and provide that to the insurer so that the insurer feels comfortable enough to provide the <a href=\"/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">E&amp;O policy</a>.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Dave Stern</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Blaney McMurtry LLP</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><em>Are you a producer in Canada or the US? Get a quote for <a href=\"/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</span></a>.</em></p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/can-an-idea-be-copyrighted\" rel=\"noopener\">Can an idea be copyrighted?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Clearance procedures – E&amp;O</a></li>\n<li><strong>eBook</strong>: <a href=\"/errors-omissions-insurance-101\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer's E&amp;O Insurance 101</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbih45AJnVlE-_S7oNUpo0qzl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Dave Stern</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Based in the heart of Toronto’s financial district, Blaney McMurtry LLP is one of Canada's premier law firms. </span><a href=\"https://www.blaney.com/\" style=\"font-style: italic;\" rel=\"noopener\">https://www.blaney.com/</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection at a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"></span><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"></span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</span><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"></span><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"></span></p>","postEmailContent":"<h2>How does a clearance lawyer determine what material has to be removed from a film production?</h2> \n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\"> \n <div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\">\n <iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/_FNcK_JZszg?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe>\n </div> \n</div>","postFeaturedImageIfEnabled":"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/copyright-shutterstock_760349158-forweb600.jpg","postListContent":"<h2>How does a clearance lawyer determine what material has to be removed from a film production?</h2>\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\">\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\"><iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/_FNcK_JZszg?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n<!--more-->\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><br>Dave Stern</span>: It’s really a question of <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/111284/risk-assessments-for-film-productions\" rel=\"noopener\">risk</a>. The general rule is: any time that a producer or individual is using someone else’s IP, or their image or likeness, any intellectual property rights that belong to someone else (<em>i.e., </em>a third-party entity), the producer needs their permission to do so.</p>\n<p>There are some exceptions to that; that’s how productions get made. A production, a feature film, a TV series – you want it to seem like it’s part of society, there might be some incidental references but there are some exceptions to that. In Canada, we have an exemption to copyright infringement called <a href=\"/articles/fair-use-vs.-fair-dealing\" rel=\"noopener\">fair dealing</a>. In the US, it’s known as <a href=\"/articles/filmmakers-insurance-part-i\" rel=\"noopener\">fair use</a>. This is basically a series of tests; if you complete it, there is a chance that you would be able to rely on the exception to <a href=\"/articles/copyright-reports-use-them-to-minimize-the-potential-of-a-producers-eo-claim\" rel=\"noopener\">copyright infringement</a> so you could potentially use that material without a third-party claim. You would have a “legal right” to use that material.</p>\n<p>There is also <a href=\"/articles/what-is-incidental-inclusion\" rel=\"noopener\">incidental use</a>. So, if a brand or <a href=\"/articles/what-is-a-trade-mark\" rel=\"noopener\">logo</a> or individual is caught on camera incidentally – maybe a split second, not in focus, should be permissible to use but it’s really a question of risk. Sometimes, something comes up in a <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/26544/script-insurance-clearance-reports-what-are-they-and-why-are-they-important\" rel=\"noopener\">script clearance report</a> or rough cut; <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">e.g.,</span> if I’m reviewing a script clearance report and there is a list of <a href=\"/articles/why-do-fictional-character-names-need-to-be-researched\" rel=\"noopener\">names</a>, the report will tell me how many individuals have that first and last name in the area, province, city, etc. Maybe there is one with the same job as the character which is being portrayed. We want to make sure that we avoid any similarities, especially if there is a negative inference or connotation with that character or anything that could potentially damage someone’s <a href=\"/articles/eo-clearance-process-claims-of-libel\" rel=\"noopener\">reputation</a>, we need to be mindful of that risk.</p>\n<p>There are things above and beyond a script clearance that you’ll see in a rough cut (or maybe not even in a rough cut) that an entertainment lawyer needs to be able to flag. <em>E.g.,</em> if there is a scene with two kids hanging out in a bedroom:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>What does the bedroom look like?</li>\n<li>Is there poster art?</li>\n<li>Are the kids wearing t-shirts or shoes with logos on them?</li>\n<li>Are there iPhones in the shot?</li>\n<li>Other third-party technology with logos showing?</li>\n<li>Would a reasonable person know that that technology belongs to a particular third-party entity?</li>\n<li>How much of it is in focus, are they talking about it, is there a positive or negative reference to it?</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em>E.g.,</em> a kid running away from a bullying scene wearing a pair of Nike shoes, there might be a negative connotation associated with that, so we need to be mindful of the risk and if there is a risk, and if we don’t feel confident that it would meet any type of exemption to copyright infringement, or fair dealing test or incidental use reference, we need to ask that third party for permission.</p>\n<p>Maybe that permission comes with some sort of monetary compensation for them but some type of <a href=\"/articles/importance-of-getting-media-releases\" rel=\"noopener\">release</a> would ultimately need to be signed. So, it’s really a question of risk and the goal of an entertainment lawyer is ideally to get risk to zero but practically to just reduce the risk as much as possible.</p>\n<p>When it comes to these exemption to copyright infringement tests, such as fair dealing, that is a defence mechanism. So, even if you go through these tests and you’re confident that you can meet those thresholds, you can’t exactly hold it out as a waving flag and say, <em>“We’re fine, we’ve passed these tests, we can now move forward to production!” </em>There is always a possibility that an entity might sue the production or might in some way try to interfere with the exploitation of that project. So, even if we’re confident legally, we need to be mindful of how that’s going to play out practically, because you still have to defend that claim. So, in the defence of that claim, you would go through the tests of fair dealing to prove it but ultimately if there’s even a chance of that coming up, the lawyer needs to provide a fair dealing analysis/opinion on it and provide that to the insurer so that the insurer feels comfortable enough to provide the <a href=\"/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">E&amp;O policy</a>.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Dave Stern</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Blaney McMurtry LLP</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><em>Are you a producer in Canada or the US? Get a quote for <a href=\"/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</span></a>.</em></p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/can-an-idea-be-copyrighted\" rel=\"noopener\">Can an idea be copyrighted?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Clearance procedures – E&amp;O</a></li>\n<li><strong>eBook</strong>: <a href=\"/errors-omissions-insurance-101\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer's E&amp;O Insurance 101</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbih45AJnVlE-_S7oNUpo0qzl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Dave Stern</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Based in the heart of Toronto’s financial district, Blaney McMurtry LLP is one of Canada's premier law firms. </span><a href=\"https://www.blaney.com/\" style=\"font-style: italic;\" rel=\"noopener\">https://www.blaney.com/</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection at a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"></span><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"></span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</span><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"></span><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"></span></p>","postListSummaryFeaturedImage":"","postRssContent":"<h2>How does a clearance lawyer determine what material has to be removed from a film production?</h2> \n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\"> \n <div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\">\n <iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\">\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\"><iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/_FNcK_JZszg?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n<!--more-->\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><br>Dave Stern</span>: It’s really a question of <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/111284/risk-assessments-for-film-productions\" rel=\"noopener\">risk</a>. The general rule is: any time that a producer or individual is using someone else’s IP, or their image or likeness, any intellectual property rights that belong to someone else (<em>i.e., </em>a third-party entity), the producer needs their permission to do so.</p>\n<p>There are some exceptions to that; that’s how productions get made. A production, a feature film, a TV series – you want it to seem like it’s part of society, there might be some incidental references but there are some exceptions to that. In Canada, we have an exemption to copyright infringement called <a href=\"/articles/fair-use-vs.-fair-dealing\" rel=\"noopener\">fair dealing</a>. In the US, it’s known as <a href=\"/articles/filmmakers-insurance-part-i\" rel=\"noopener\">fair use</a>. This is basically a series of tests; if you complete it, there is a chance that you would be able to rely on the exception to <a href=\"/articles/copyright-reports-use-them-to-minimize-the-potential-of-a-producers-eo-claim\" rel=\"noopener\">copyright infringement</a> so you could potentially use that material without a third-party claim. You would have a “legal right” to use that material.</p>\n<p>There is also <a href=\"/articles/what-is-incidental-inclusion\" rel=\"noopener\">incidental use</a>. So, if a brand or <a href=\"/articles/what-is-a-trade-mark\" rel=\"noopener\">logo</a> or individual is caught on camera incidentally – maybe a split second, not in focus, should be permissible to use but it’s really a question of risk. Sometimes, something comes up in a <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/26544/script-insurance-clearance-reports-what-are-they-and-why-are-they-important\" rel=\"noopener\">script clearance report</a> or rough cut; <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">e.g.,</span> if I’m reviewing a script clearance report and there is a list of <a href=\"/articles/why-do-fictional-character-names-need-to-be-researched\" rel=\"noopener\">names</a>, the report will tell me how many individuals have that first and last name in the area, province, city, etc. Maybe there is one with the same job as the character which is being portrayed. We want to make sure that we avoid any similarities, especially if there is a negative inference or connotation with that character or anything that could potentially damage someone’s <a href=\"/articles/eo-clearance-process-claims-of-libel\" rel=\"noopener\">reputation</a>, we need to be mindful of that risk.</p>\n<p>There are things above and beyond a script clearance that you’ll see in a rough cut (or maybe not even in a rough cut) that an entertainment lawyer needs to be able to flag. <em>E.g.,</em> if there is a scene with two kids hanging out in a bedroom:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>What does the bedroom look like?</li>\n<li>Is there poster art?</li>\n<li>Are the kids wearing t-shirts or shoes with logos on them?</li>\n<li>Are there iPhones in the shot?</li>\n<li>Other third-party technology with logos showing?</li>\n<li>Would a reasonable person know that that technology belongs to a particular third-party entity?</li>\n<li>How much of it is in focus, are they talking about it, is there a positive or negative reference to it?</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em>E.g.,</em> a kid running away from a bullying scene wearing a pair of Nike shoes, there might be a negative connotation associated with that, so we need to be mindful of the risk and if there is a risk, and if we don’t feel confident that it would meet any type of exemption to copyright infringement, or fair dealing test or incidental use reference, we need to ask that third party for permission.</p>\n<p>Maybe that permission comes with some sort of monetary compensation for them but some type of <a href=\"/articles/importance-of-getting-media-releases\" rel=\"noopener\">release</a> would ultimately need to be signed. So, it’s really a question of risk and the goal of an entertainment lawyer is ideally to get risk to zero but practically to just reduce the risk as much as possible.</p>\n<p>When it comes to these exemption to copyright infringement tests, such as fair dealing, that is a defence mechanism. So, even if you go through these tests and you’re confident that you can meet those thresholds, you can’t exactly hold it out as a waving flag and say, <em>“We’re fine, we’ve passed these tests, we can now move forward to production!” </em>There is always a possibility that an entity might sue the production or might in some way try to interfere with the exploitation of that project. So, even if we’re confident legally, we need to be mindful of how that’s going to play out practically, because you still have to defend that claim. So, in the defence of that claim, you would go through the tests of fair dealing to prove it but ultimately if there’s even a chance of that coming up, the lawyer needs to provide a fair dealing analysis/opinion on it and provide that to the insurer so that the insurer feels comfortable enough to provide the <a href=\"/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">E&amp;O policy</a>.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Dave Stern</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Blaney McMurtry LLP</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><em>Are you a producer in Canada or the US? Get a quote for <a href=\"/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</span></a>.</em></p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/can-an-idea-be-copyrighted\" rel=\"noopener\">Can an idea be copyrighted?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Clearance procedures – E&amp;O</a></li>\n<li><strong>eBook</strong>: <a href=\"/errors-omissions-insurance-101\" rel=\"noopener\">Producer's E&amp;O Insurance 101</a></li>\n<li><strong>YouTube</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbih45AJnVlE-_S7oNUpo0qzl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Dave Stern</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Based in the heart of Toronto’s financial district, Blaney McMurtry LLP is one of Canada's premier law firms. </span><a href=\"https://www.blaney.com/\" style=\"font-style: italic;\" rel=\"noopener\">https://www.blaney.com/</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. 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For individuals featured in a photograph who are referenced or shown on screen for more than a couple seconds, I would certainly focus on getting as many releases as possible.</p>\n<p>I would start with the copyright owner of the photograph (likely the photographer but it could be the case where it isn’t). Reach out to the photographer and obtain a general release of sorts from that photographer.</p>\n<p>In reaching out to the photographer, they might give you some insight into who the individuals are; it could be their family, for example. They might even be able to assist in obtaining the releases for the individuals in the actual photograph.</p>\n<p>I certainly would rather have it buttoned up and have everyone sign a necessary release so that the risk is inherently zero with respect to exploitation of the project.</p>\n<p>For larger scale productions, if you have <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/26544/script-insurance-clearance-reports-what-are-they-and-why-are-they-important\" rel=\"noopener\">clearance personnel</a> engaged, that is always a huge help to entertainment lawyers because they have the resources and wherewithal to contact individuals, <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/102723/e-o-insurance-how-much-of-your-productions-format-is-copyright-able\" rel=\"noopener\">copyright</a> owners, IP owners, etc., and get the necessary permissions in place.</p>\n<p>Lawyers advise but it is not the lawyer’s job to reach out to individuals on behalf of the production, so a designated clearance person on the project is immensely helpful.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Dave Stern</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Blaney McMurtry LLP</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span></em> Get a quote for <a href=\"/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/importance-of-getting-media-releases\" rel=\"noopener\">The Importance of Getting Media Releases from Cast and Above-the-line Crew</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/102480/eo-insurance-for-film-and-tv-the-value-of-a-lawyer\" rel=\"noopener\">E&amp;O Insurance for Film and TV: The Value of a Clearance Lawyer</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Clearance procedures – E&amp;O</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/bid/103438/e-o-acquire-proper-permission\" rel=\"noopener\">How can a producer obtain permission to use content protected by copyright?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/producers-eo-what-is-my-distributor-and-financer-asking-for\" rel=\"noopener\">Doc Producer's E&amp;O: What is My Distributor/Financier Asking For?</a></li>\n<li>YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbih45AJnVlE-_S7oNUpo0qzl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Dave Stern</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Based in the heart of Toronto’s financial district, Blaney McMurtry LLP is one of Canada's premier law firms. </span><a href=\"https://www.blaney.com/\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">https://www.blaney.com/</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. 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For individuals featured in a photograph who are referenced or shown on screen for more than a couple seconds, I would certainly focus on getting as many releases as possible.</p>\n<p>I would start with the copyright owner of the photograph (likely the photographer but it could be the case where it isn’t). Reach out to the photographer and obtain a general release of sorts from that photographer.</p>\n<p>In reaching out to the photographer, they might give you some insight into who the individuals are; it could be their family, for example. They might even be able to assist in obtaining the releases for the individuals in the actual photograph.</p>\n<p>I certainly would rather have it buttoned up and have everyone sign a necessary release so that the risk is inherently zero with respect to exploitation of the project.</p>\n<p>For larger scale productions, if you have <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/26544/script-insurance-clearance-reports-what-are-they-and-why-are-they-important\" rel=\"noopener\">clearance personnel</a> engaged, that is always a huge help to entertainment lawyers because they have the resources and wherewithal to contact individuals, <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/102723/e-o-insurance-how-much-of-your-productions-format-is-copyright-able\" rel=\"noopener\">copyright</a> owners, IP owners, etc., and get the necessary permissions in place.</p>\n<p>Lawyers advise but it is not the lawyer’s job to reach out to individuals on behalf of the production, so a designated clearance person on the project is immensely helpful.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Dave Stern</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Blaney McMurtry LLP</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span></em> Get a quote for <a href=\"/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/importance-of-getting-media-releases\" rel=\"noopener\">The Importance of Getting Media Releases from Cast and Above-the-line Crew</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/102480/eo-insurance-for-film-and-tv-the-value-of-a-lawyer\" rel=\"noopener\">E&amp;O Insurance for Film and TV: The Value of a Clearance Lawyer</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Clearance procedures – E&amp;O</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/bid/103438/e-o-acquire-proper-permission\" rel=\"noopener\">How can a producer obtain permission to use content protected by copyright?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/producers-eo-what-is-my-distributor-and-financer-asking-for\" rel=\"noopener\">Doc Producer's E&amp;O: What is My Distributor/Financier Asking For?</a></li>\n<li>YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbih45AJnVlE-_S7oNUpo0qzl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Dave Stern</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Based in the heart of Toronto’s financial district, Blaney McMurtry LLP is one of Canada's premier law firms. </span><a href=\"https://www.blaney.com/\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">https://www.blaney.com/</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. 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A lawyer explains.</h2>\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\">\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\"><iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/e8BvkVhhQrw?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n<!--more-->\n<p><strong><br>Dave Stern</strong>: Regardless of genre, being a relatively practical but relatively risk averse entertainment lawyer, I would always advise from the get-go to obtain any and all possible releases. For individuals featured in a photograph who are referenced or shown on screen for more than a couple seconds, I would certainly focus on getting as many releases as possible.</p>\n<p>I would start with the copyright owner of the photograph (likely the photographer but it could be the case where it isn’t). Reach out to the photographer and obtain a general release of sorts from that photographer.</p>\n<p>In reaching out to the photographer, they might give you some insight into who the individuals are; it could be their family, for example. They might even be able to assist in obtaining the releases for the individuals in the actual photograph.</p>\n<p>I certainly would rather have it buttoned up and have everyone sign a necessary release so that the risk is inherently zero with respect to exploitation of the project.</p>\n<p>For larger scale productions, if you have <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/26544/script-insurance-clearance-reports-what-are-they-and-why-are-they-important\" rel=\"noopener\">clearance personnel</a> engaged, that is always a huge help to entertainment lawyers because they have the resources and wherewithal to contact individuals, <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/102723/e-o-insurance-how-much-of-your-productions-format-is-copyright-able\" rel=\"noopener\">copyright</a> owners, IP owners, etc., and get the necessary permissions in place.</p>\n<p>Lawyers advise but it is not the lawyer’s job to reach out to individuals on behalf of the production, so a designated clearance person on the project is immensely helpful.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Dave Stern</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Blaney McMurtry LLP</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span></em> Get a quote for <a href=\"/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/importance-of-getting-media-releases\" rel=\"noopener\">The Importance of Getting Media Releases from Cast and Above-the-line Crew</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/102480/eo-insurance-for-film-and-tv-the-value-of-a-lawyer\" rel=\"noopener\">E&amp;O Insurance for Film and TV: The Value of a Clearance Lawyer</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Clearance procedures – E&amp;O</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/bid/103438/e-o-acquire-proper-permission\" rel=\"noopener\">How can a producer obtain permission to use content protected by copyright?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/producers-eo-what-is-my-distributor-and-financer-asking-for\" rel=\"noopener\">Doc Producer's E&amp;O: What is My Distributor/Financier Asking For?</a></li>\n<li>YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbih45AJnVlE-_S7oNUpo0qzl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Dave Stern</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Based in the heart of Toronto’s financial district, Blaney McMurtry LLP is one of Canada's premier law firms. </span><a href=\"https://www.blaney.com/\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">https://www.blaney.com/</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</span></p>","postBodyRss":"<h2>Does a film producer need to obtain releases from individuals appearing in photos that are on the Internet? A lawyer explains.</h2>\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\">\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\"><iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/e8BvkVhhQrw?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n<!--more-->\n<p><strong><br>Dave Stern</strong>: Regardless of genre, being a relatively practical but relatively risk averse entertainment lawyer, I would always advise from the get-go to obtain any and all possible releases. For individuals featured in a photograph who are referenced or shown on screen for more than a couple seconds, I would certainly focus on getting as many releases as possible.</p>\n<p>I would start with the copyright owner of the photograph (likely the photographer but it could be the case where it isn’t). Reach out to the photographer and obtain a general release of sorts from that photographer.</p>\n<p>In reaching out to the photographer, they might give you some insight into who the individuals are; it could be their family, for example. They might even be able to assist in obtaining the releases for the individuals in the actual photograph.</p>\n<p>I certainly would rather have it buttoned up and have everyone sign a necessary release so that the risk is inherently zero with respect to exploitation of the project.</p>\n<p>For larger scale productions, if you have <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/26544/script-insurance-clearance-reports-what-are-they-and-why-are-they-important\" rel=\"noopener\">clearance personnel</a> engaged, that is always a huge help to entertainment lawyers because they have the resources and wherewithal to contact individuals, <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/102723/e-o-insurance-how-much-of-your-productions-format-is-copyright-able\" rel=\"noopener\">copyright</a> owners, IP owners, etc., and get the necessary permissions in place.</p>\n<p>Lawyers advise but it is not the lawyer’s job to reach out to individuals on behalf of the production, so a designated clearance person on the project is immensely helpful.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Dave Stern</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Blaney McMurtry LLP</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span></em> Get a quote for <a href=\"/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/importance-of-getting-media-releases\" rel=\"noopener\">The Importance of Getting Media Releases from Cast and Above-the-line Crew</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/102480/eo-insurance-for-film-and-tv-the-value-of-a-lawyer\" rel=\"noopener\">E&amp;O Insurance for Film and TV: The Value of a Clearance Lawyer</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Clearance procedures – E&amp;O</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/bid/103438/e-o-acquire-proper-permission\" rel=\"noopener\">How can a producer obtain permission to use content protected by copyright?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/producers-eo-what-is-my-distributor-and-financer-asking-for\" rel=\"noopener\">Doc Producer's E&amp;O: What is My Distributor/Financier Asking For?</a></li>\n<li>YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbih45AJnVlE-_S7oNUpo0qzl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Dave Stern</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Based in the heart of Toronto’s financial district, Blaney McMurtry LLP is one of Canada's premier law firms. </span><a href=\"https://www.blaney.com/\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">https://www.blaney.com/</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</span></p>","postEmailContent":"<h2>Does a film producer need to obtain releases from individuals appearing in photos that are on the Internet? A lawyer explains.</h2> \n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\"> \n <div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\">\n <iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/e8BvkVhhQrw?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe>\n </div> \n</div>","postFeaturedImageIfEnabled":"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/film-set-brands-people-br2HgQuvq6I-unsplash600.jpg","postListContent":"<h2>Does a film producer need to obtain releases from individuals appearing in photos that are on the Internet? A lawyer explains.</h2>\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\">\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\"><iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/e8BvkVhhQrw?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n<!--more-->\n<p><strong><br>Dave Stern</strong>: Regardless of genre, being a relatively practical but relatively risk averse entertainment lawyer, I would always advise from the get-go to obtain any and all possible releases. For individuals featured in a photograph who are referenced or shown on screen for more than a couple seconds, I would certainly focus on getting as many releases as possible.</p>\n<p>I would start with the copyright owner of the photograph (likely the photographer but it could be the case where it isn’t). Reach out to the photographer and obtain a general release of sorts from that photographer.</p>\n<p>In reaching out to the photographer, they might give you some insight into who the individuals are; it could be their family, for example. They might even be able to assist in obtaining the releases for the individuals in the actual photograph.</p>\n<p>I certainly would rather have it buttoned up and have everyone sign a necessary release so that the risk is inherently zero with respect to exploitation of the project.</p>\n<p>For larger scale productions, if you have <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/26544/script-insurance-clearance-reports-what-are-they-and-why-are-they-important\" rel=\"noopener\">clearance personnel</a> engaged, that is always a huge help to entertainment lawyers because they have the resources and wherewithal to contact individuals, <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/102723/e-o-insurance-how-much-of-your-productions-format-is-copyright-able\" rel=\"noopener\">copyright</a> owners, IP owners, etc., and get the necessary permissions in place.</p>\n<p>Lawyers advise but it is not the lawyer’s job to reach out to individuals on behalf of the production, so a designated clearance person on the project is immensely helpful.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Dave Stern</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Blaney McMurtry LLP</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span></em> Get a quote for <a href=\"/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/importance-of-getting-media-releases\" rel=\"noopener\">The Importance of Getting Media Releases from Cast and Above-the-line Crew</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/102480/eo-insurance-for-film-and-tv-the-value-of-a-lawyer\" rel=\"noopener\">E&amp;O Insurance for Film and TV: The Value of a Clearance Lawyer</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Clearance procedures – E&amp;O</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/bid/103438/e-o-acquire-proper-permission\" rel=\"noopener\">How can a producer obtain permission to use content protected by copyright?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/producers-eo-what-is-my-distributor-and-financer-asking-for\" rel=\"noopener\">Doc Producer's E&amp;O: What is My Distributor/Financier Asking For?</a></li>\n<li>YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbih45AJnVlE-_S7oNUpo0qzl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Dave Stern</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Based in the heart of Toronto’s financial district, Blaney McMurtry LLP is one of Canada's premier law firms. </span><a href=\"https://www.blaney.com/\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">https://www.blaney.com/</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. 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A lawyer explains.</h2>\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-wrapper hs-responsive-embed\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\">\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\"><iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/e8BvkVhhQrw?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n<!--more-->\n<p><strong><br>Dave Stern</strong>: Regardless of genre, being a relatively practical but relatively risk averse entertainment lawyer, I would always advise from the get-go to obtain any and all possible releases. For individuals featured in a photograph who are referenced or shown on screen for more than a couple seconds, I would certainly focus on getting as many releases as possible.</p>\n<p>I would start with the copyright owner of the photograph (likely the photographer but it could be the case where it isn’t). Reach out to the photographer and obtain a general release of sorts from that photographer.</p>\n<p>In reaching out to the photographer, they might give you some insight into who the individuals are; it could be their family, for example. They might even be able to assist in obtaining the releases for the individuals in the actual photograph.</p>\n<p>I certainly would rather have it buttoned up and have everyone sign a necessary release so that the risk is inherently zero with respect to exploitation of the project.</p>\n<p>For larger scale productions, if you have <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/26544/script-insurance-clearance-reports-what-are-they-and-why-are-they-important\" rel=\"noopener\">clearance personnel</a> engaged, that is always a huge help to entertainment lawyers because they have the resources and wherewithal to contact individuals, <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/102723/e-o-insurance-how-much-of-your-productions-format-is-copyright-able\" rel=\"noopener\">copyright</a> owners, IP owners, etc., and get the necessary permissions in place.</p>\n<p>Lawyers advise but it is not the lawyer’s job to reach out to individuals on behalf of the production, so a designated clearance person on the project is immensely helpful.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Dave Stern</em></strong><em> is an entertainment lawyer and partner at Blaney McMurtry LLP</em></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span></em> Get a quote for <a href=\"/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">producer’s E&amp;O insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/importance-of-getting-media-releases\" rel=\"noopener\">The Importance of Getting Media Releases from Cast and Above-the-line Crew</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/102480/eo-insurance-for-film-and-tv-the-value-of-a-lawyer\" rel=\"noopener\">E&amp;O Insurance for Film and TV: The Value of a Clearance Lawyer</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\"noopener\">Clearance procedures – E&amp;O</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/bid/103438/e-o-acquire-proper-permission\" rel=\"noopener\">How can a producer obtain permission to use content protected by copyright?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/producers-eo-what-is-my-distributor-and-financer-asking-for\" rel=\"noopener\">Doc Producer's E&amp;O: What is My Distributor/Financier Asking For?</a></li>\n<li>YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtqQkUwXbih45AJnVlE-_S7oNUpo0qzl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Errors and omissions insurance (E&amp;O) – Dave Stern</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Based in the heart of Toronto’s financial district, Blaney McMurtry LLP is one of Canada's premier law firms. </span><a href=\"https://www.blaney.com/\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">https://www.blaney.com/</a></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. 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Most of the claims that we received [during the pandemic] were for a coverage in the <a href=\"https://youtu.be/-NbXldCS5tk\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">entertainment package</a> called <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">civil authority</span>, which in itself is not that unique a coverage. It’s included on most standard business insurance policies. However, the way the coverage reacts is slightly different in the film world. Pre-March 2020, there were no exclusions under the entertainment package policy (specifically for civil authority) for communicable disease.</p>\n<p>By April 2020, every film policy had an absolute COVID communicable disease exclusion. Pre-2020, nothing like this had ever happened, so any policy that was purchased prior to March 2020 had coverage for COVID in the form of civil authority coverage. 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But for the first six to eight months [of the pandemic], dealing with the claims that were already submitted, that was one of the most stressful periods of my career, if not the most. Every single one of those claims required a true forensic accounting of productions having to prove what their additional costs are above and beyond the budget. It’s not just <em>“OK, you shut down, each day was $100K, here’s your money!”</em> You have to prove your overages and how much that shutdown really cost you in addition to what you had budgeted.</p>\n<p><strong>Colby</strong>: Even if you think about launch date, right? Like your promotional and box office misses and all those potential gains you missed because of this delay.</p>\n<p><strong>Mike</strong>: That part is uninsurable. We only insure the actual production costs. 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But in order to qualify for that, you had to be considered Canadian content and not all Canadian projects are.</p>\n<p>We were able to come up with a couple of solutions; they were fairly pricey and they didn’t work for every movie but on the larger independents and the TV series, it was a gift to be able to have some protection if you did have another shutdown related to COVID.</p>\n<p><strong>Colby</strong>: Do you still lose sleep about COVID regarding insurance claims or is this just a new reality that you have adapted to now?</p>\n<p><strong>Mike</strong>: At this point [March 2023], no one is really insuring against COVID. I think people have become pretty comfortable with the risk and a lot of productions build into their contingency fund to accommodate shutting down for a day or two. So, I don’t live in fear that I’m going to get a call that we have a brand-new claim. But for the first six to eight months [of the pandemic], dealing with the claims that were already submitted, that was one of the most stressful periods of my career, if not the most. Every single one of those claims required a true forensic accounting of productions having to prove what their additional costs are above and beyond the budget. It’s not just <em>“OK, you shut down, each day was $100K, here’s your money!”</em> You have to prove your overages and how much that shutdown really cost you in addition to what you had budgeted.</p>\n<p><strong>Colby</strong>: Even if you think about launch date, right? Like your promotional and box office misses and all those potential gains you missed because of this delay.</p>\n<p><strong>Mike</strong>: That part is uninsurable. We only insure the actual production costs. 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Most of the claims that we received [during the pandemic] were for a coverage in the <a href=\"https://youtu.be/-NbXldCS5tk\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">entertainment package</a> called <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">civil authority</span>, which in itself is not that unique a coverage. It’s included on most standard business insurance policies. However, the way the coverage reacts is slightly different in the film world. Pre-March 2020, there were no exclusions under the entertainment package policy (specifically for civil authority) for communicable disease.</p>\n<p>By April 2020, every film policy had an absolute COVID communicable disease exclusion. Pre-2020, nothing like this had ever happened, so any policy that was purchased prior to March 2020 had coverage for COVID in the form of civil authority coverage. In a nutshell, civil authority coverage gets triggered when a government authority (e.g., police, fire department) doesn’t allow you to gain access to your location as a result of something having nothing to do with the production. So, they essentially revoke your permit or bar access to the location.</p>\n<p>During the stay-at-home orders where you couldn’t gather 10, then seven, then three people, how are you going to film? You’ll be breaking the law if you gather your entire cast and crew. So, that’s what triggered all these claims at that time.</p>\n<p>By April 2020, we were working to come up with a solution for COVID-related losses because even if productions were able to restart (which they did in June), the chances of someone getting COVID were pretty high, and we still faced the threat of new stay-at-home orders. We didn’t have too many in BC but in Quebec and Ontario, they did impose new stay-at-home orders that would have triggered civil authority had that coverage still been available at that time. So in Canada, they did come out with that <a href=\"https://cmf-fmc.ca/news/the-canada-media-fund-and-telefilm-canada-welcome-emergency-funding-to-support-canadas-film-television-and-digital-media-industries/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Telefilm Canadian Media Fund program</a>, which was designed to put back in coverage for cast and civil authority in the event of a shutdown related to COVID. But in order to qualify for that, you had to be considered Canadian content and not all Canadian projects are.</p>\n<p>We were able to come up with a couple of solutions; they were fairly pricey and they didn’t work for every movie but on the larger independents and the TV series, it was a gift to be able to have some protection if you did have another shutdown related to COVID.</p>\n<p><strong>Colby</strong>: Do you still lose sleep about COVID regarding insurance claims or is this just a new reality that you have adapted to now?</p>\n<p><strong>Mike</strong>: At this point [March 2023], no one is really insuring against COVID. I think people have become pretty comfortable with the risk and a lot of productions build into their contingency fund to accommodate shutting down for a day or two. So, I don’t live in fear that I’m going to get a call that we have a brand-new claim. But for the first six to eight months [of the pandemic], dealing with the claims that were already submitted, that was one of the most stressful periods of my career, if not the most. Every single one of those claims required a true forensic accounting of productions having to prove what their additional costs are above and beyond the budget. It’s not just <em>“OK, you shut down, each day was $100K, here’s your money!”</em> You have to prove your overages and how much that shutdown really cost you in addition to what you had budgeted.</p>\n<p><strong>Colby</strong>: Even if you think about launch date, right? Like your promotional and box office misses and all those potential gains you missed because of this delay.</p>\n<p><strong>Mike</strong>: That part is uninsurable. We only insure the actual production costs. We don’t insure the promotion or delivery of the production.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span></em> Get a quote for <a href=\"/en/film-production-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">film production insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/michael-groner\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Groner Bio</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/front-row-insurance-were-brokers-not-insurers\" rel=\"noopener\">Front Row: We're Brokers, Not Insurers</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/112180/how-does-imminent-peril-insurance-coverage-protect-your-production\" rel=\"noopener\">Imminent Peril</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/112239/how-can-ingress-egress-coverage-protect-your-film-production\" rel=\"noopener\">Ingress &amp; Exgress Coverage</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/most-common-film-insurance-claims\" rel=\"noopener\">Common Film Insurance Claims</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/the-top-10-films-that-could-have-been-made-during-the-covid-pandemic\" rel=\"noopener\">Films That Could Have Been Made During COVID</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">Content courtesy of the <a href=\"https://vantropolis.simplecast.com/episodes/vantropolis-mike-groner\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Vantropolis podcast</a>.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment.</em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. 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Most of the claims that we received [during the pandemic] were for a coverage in the <a href=\"https://youtu.be/-NbXldCS5tk\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">entertainment package</a> called <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">civil authority</span>, which in itself is not that unique a coverage. It’s included on most standard business insurance policies. However, the way the coverage reacts is slightly different in the film world. Pre-March 2020, there were no exclusions under the entertainment package policy (specifically for civil authority) for communicable disease.</p>\n<p>By April 2020, every film policy had an absolute COVID communicable disease exclusion. Pre-2020, nothing like this had ever happened, so any policy that was purchased prior to March 2020 had coverage for COVID in the form of civil authority coverage. In a nutshell, civil authority coverage gets triggered when a government authority (e.g., police, fire department) doesn’t allow you to gain access to your location as a result of something having nothing to do with the production. So, they essentially revoke your permit or bar access to the location.</p>\n<p>During the stay-at-home orders where you couldn’t gather 10, then seven, then three people, how are you going to film? You’ll be breaking the law if you gather your entire cast and crew. So, that’s what triggered all these claims at that time.</p>\n<p>By April 2020, we were working to come up with a solution for COVID-related losses because even if productions were able to restart (which they did in June), the chances of someone getting COVID were pretty high, and we still faced the threat of new stay-at-home orders. We didn’t have too many in BC but in Quebec and Ontario, they did impose new stay-at-home orders that would have triggered civil authority had that coverage still been available at that time. So in Canada, they did come out with that <a href=\"https://cmf-fmc.ca/news/the-canada-media-fund-and-telefilm-canada-welcome-emergency-funding-to-support-canadas-film-television-and-digital-media-industries/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Telefilm Canadian Media Fund program</a>, which was designed to put back in coverage for cast and civil authority in the event of a shutdown related to COVID. But in order to qualify for that, you had to be considered Canadian content and not all Canadian projects are.</p>\n<p>We were able to come up with a couple of solutions; they were fairly pricey and they didn’t work for every movie but on the larger independents and the TV series, it was a gift to be able to have some protection if you did have another shutdown related to COVID.</p>\n<p><strong>Colby</strong>: Do you still lose sleep about COVID regarding insurance claims or is this just a new reality that you have adapted to now?</p>\n<p><strong>Mike</strong>: At this point [March 2023], no one is really insuring against COVID. I think people have become pretty comfortable with the risk and a lot of productions build into their contingency fund to accommodate shutting down for a day or two. So, I don’t live in fear that I’m going to get a call that we have a brand-new claim. But for the first six to eight months [of the pandemic], dealing with the claims that were already submitted, that was one of the most stressful periods of my career, if not the most. Every single one of those claims required a true forensic accounting of productions having to prove what their additional costs are above and beyond the budget. It’s not just <em>“OK, you shut down, each day was $100K, here’s your money!”</em> You have to prove your overages and how much that shutdown really cost you in addition to what you had budgeted.</p>\n<p><strong>Colby</strong>: Even if you think about launch date, right? Like your promotional and box office misses and all those potential gains you missed because of this delay.</p>\n<p><strong>Mike</strong>: That part is uninsurable. We only insure the actual production costs. We don’t insure the promotion or delivery of the production.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</span></em> Get a quote for <a href=\"/en/film-production-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">film production insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/michael-groner\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Groner Bio</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/front-row-insurance-were-brokers-not-insurers\" rel=\"noopener\">Front Row: We're Brokers, Not Insurers</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/112180/how-does-imminent-peril-insurance-coverage-protect-your-production\" rel=\"noopener\">Imminent Peril</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/112239/how-can-ingress-egress-coverage-protect-your-film-production\" rel=\"noopener\">Ingress &amp; Exgress Coverage</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/most-common-film-insurance-claims\" rel=\"noopener\">Common Film Insurance Claims</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/the-top-10-films-that-could-have-been-made-during-the-covid-pandemic\" rel=\"noopener\">Films That Could Have Been Made During COVID</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">Content courtesy of the <a href=\"https://vantropolis.simplecast.com/episodes/vantropolis-mike-groner\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Vantropolis podcast</a>.</span></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. 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Ultimately, there will always be some risk involved in doing this. However, sometimes it is necessary, and there are some steps that can be taken to mitigate the risks.</p>\n<!--more-->\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 36px;\">Tips to safely store camera gear in a van:</h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Make sure that the vehicle is relatively nondescript (<em>e.g.,</em> production/rental company logos will make it too obvious to thieves that gear is probably inside).<br><br></li>\n<li>Use a <a href=\"https://geni.us/uGKPw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">hard-shell case</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link]: A hard-shell case will provide the most protection for your gear, as it is more resistant to impact and weather.<br><br></li>\n<li>Tint or paint your windows. Buy <a href=\"https://geni.us/o7FoB\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">blinds</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] to prevent people from seeing what is inside your vehicle.<br><br></li>\n<li>Park your vehicle back against a wall whenever possible so that it is harder to get in through the back doors/trunk.<br><br></li>\n<li>Use a locking mechanism: A locking mechanism such as a <a href=\"https://geni.us/1fKStA\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">padlock or combination lock</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] can help prevent theft.<br><br></li>\n<li>Store gear out of sight: If possible, store your gear out of sight, so that it is not visible to potential thieves; <em>e.g., </em>use blankets.<br><br></li>\n<li>Use a safe: If you have a larger van, consider installing a <a href=\"https://geni.us/1JqPqdv\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">safe</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] to store your gear inside or at least chaining together the gear. This will make a smash-and-grab harder.<br><br></li>\n<li>If you need to park the vehicle overnight: stay at reputable hotels; hotel parking lots should be well-lit and monitored by cameras and security guards.<br><br></li>\n<li>Use security cameras: If you have the capability to install <a href=\"https://geni.us/gtbhT\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">security cameras</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] in the vehicle, it will help you to monitor the gear and also it can be used as evidence in case of theft.<br><br></li>\n<li>Park in a secure location: Park your van in a secure location, such as a gated parking lot or a well-lit area with surveillance. Don't rely on surveillance alone, though, as this won't necessarily deter potential thieves. But a combination of all these tips, <em>plus</em> surveillance, might be enough to deter them. If you make it difficult for them, they will likely move on and look at other targets. <br><br></li>\n<li>You likely don’t need to leave ALL of your camera gear in the vehicle; consider what items you could unload into your residence for the night.<br><br></li>\n<li>In case a theft does happen, have a <a href=\"https://geni.us/PuAA\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Tile/tracker</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] embedded in a discrete spot within your gear to be able to track it post-theft.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Always be aware of your surroundings and take any necessary precautions to protect your camera gear. In case a theft does happen, you will want to have insurance in place.</p>\n<h3>Get Photography Insurance (Canada)</h3>\n<p><a href=\"https://photographer.frontrowinsurance.com/\">Front Row’s photography insurance policy</a> (Canada) can be purchased online 24/7. If a location requires evidence of liability insurance before they will allow you on the property to shoot, Front Row can provide that to you in 5 minutes, 24/7 for 12 months of coverage. Online means lower cost.</p>\n<p>Many Canadian photographers have come to recognize Front Row as the industry’s best coverage – and rely upon us to protect their valuable camera gear. In case a claim <em>does</em> occur, you can work with your Front Row broker to resolve the claim and get compensated for losses as quickly as possible.</p>\n<h3>Get Film/Video Equipment Insurance (Canada)</h3>\n<p><a href=\"https://digigearinsure.frontrowinsurance.com/\">DigiGear Insurance</a>&nbsp;(Canada): custom equipment insurance for owners of: cameras, sound and lighting gear working in the film/TV industry. Also available online. Quotes in 2 minutes. Policy available in 5 minutes. Shop from your phone. If you’re in the US,&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/film-production-equipment-insurance?hsLang=en\">get a quote here</a>.</p>\n<h3>Refer a Friend to Front Row Insurance</h3>\n<p>Based on customer demand, we’ve setup our <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/referral\">referral marketing program</a> and if you refer a friend to Front Row, you could win a $15 Amazon eGift Card OR be entered into a random draw to win a $99 Amazon eGift Card! <em>(depending on your province)</em></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. 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This will make a smash-and-grab harder.<br><br></li>\n<li>If you need to park the vehicle overnight: stay at reputable hotels; hotel parking lots should be well-lit and monitored by cameras and security guards.<br><br></li>\n<li>Use security cameras: If you have the capability to install <a href=\"https://geni.us/gtbhT\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">security cameras</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] in the vehicle, it will help you to monitor the gear and also it can be used as evidence in case of theft.<br><br></li>\n<li>Park in a secure location: Park your van in a secure location, such as a gated parking lot or a well-lit area with surveillance. Don't rely on surveillance alone, though, as this won't necessarily deter potential thieves. But a combination of all these tips, <em>plus</em> surveillance, might be enough to deter them. 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If you’re in the US,&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/film-production-equipment-insurance?hsLang=en\">get a quote here</a>.</p>\n<h3>Refer a Friend to Front Row Insurance</h3>\n<p>Based on customer demand, we’ve setup our <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/referral\">referral marketing program</a> and if you refer a friend to Front Row, you could win a $15 Amazon eGift Card OR be entered into a random draw to win a $99 Amazon eGift Card! <em>(depending on your province)</em></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. 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Ultimately, there will always be some risk involved in doing this. However, sometimes it is necessary, and there are some steps that can be taken to mitigate the risks.</p>\n<!--more-->\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 36px;\">Tips to safely store camera gear in a van:</h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Make sure that the vehicle is relatively nondescript (<em>e.g.,</em> production/rental company logos will make it too obvious to thieves that gear is probably inside).<br><br></li>\n<li>Use a <a href=\"https://geni.us/uGKPw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">hard-shell case</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link]: A hard-shell case will provide the most protection for your gear, as it is more resistant to impact and weather.<br><br></li>\n<li>Tint or paint your windows. Buy <a href=\"https://geni.us/o7FoB\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">blinds</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] to prevent people from seeing what is inside your vehicle.<br><br></li>\n<li>Park your vehicle back against a wall whenever possible so that it is harder to get in through the back doors/trunk.<br><br></li>\n<li>Use a locking mechanism: A locking mechanism such as a <a href=\"https://geni.us/1fKStA\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">padlock or combination lock</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] can help prevent theft.<br><br></li>\n<li>Store gear out of sight: If possible, store your gear out of sight, so that it is not visible to potential thieves; <em>e.g., </em>use blankets.<br><br></li>\n<li>Use a safe: If you have a larger van, consider installing a <a href=\"https://geni.us/1JqPqdv\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">safe</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] to store your gear inside or at least chaining together the gear. This will make a smash-and-grab harder.<br><br></li>\n<li>If you need to park the vehicle overnight: stay at reputable hotels; hotel parking lots should be well-lit and monitored by cameras and security guards.<br><br></li>\n<li>Use security cameras: If you have the capability to install <a href=\"https://geni.us/gtbhT\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">security cameras</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] in the vehicle, it will help you to monitor the gear and also it can be used as evidence in case of theft.<br><br></li>\n<li>Park in a secure location: Park your van in a secure location, such as a gated parking lot or a well-lit area with surveillance. Don't rely on surveillance alone, though, as this won't necessarily deter potential thieves. But a combination of all these tips, <em>plus</em> surveillance, might be enough to deter them. If you make it difficult for them, they will likely move on and look at other targets. <br><br></li>\n<li>You likely don’t need to leave ALL of your camera gear in the vehicle; consider what items you could unload into your residence for the night.<br><br></li>\n<li>In case a theft does happen, have a <a href=\"https://geni.us/PuAA\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Tile/tracker</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] embedded in a discrete spot within your gear to be able to track it post-theft.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Always be aware of your surroundings and take any necessary precautions to protect your camera gear. In case a theft does happen, you will want to have insurance in place.</p>\n<h3>Get Photography Insurance (Canada)</h3>\n<p><a href=\"https://photographer.frontrowinsurance.com/\">Front Row’s photography insurance policy</a> (Canada) can be purchased online 24/7. If a location requires evidence of liability insurance before they will allow you on the property to shoot, Front Row can provide that to you in 5 minutes, 24/7 for 12 months of coverage. Online means lower cost.</p>\n<p>Many Canadian photographers have come to recognize Front Row as the industry’s best coverage – and rely upon us to protect their valuable camera gear. In case a claim <em>does</em> occur, you can work with your Front Row broker to resolve the claim and get compensated for losses as quickly as possible.</p>\n<h3>Get Film/Video Equipment Insurance (Canada)</h3>\n<p><a href=\"https://digigearinsure.frontrowinsurance.com/\">DigiGear Insurance</a>&nbsp;(Canada): custom equipment insurance for owners of: cameras, sound and lighting gear working in the film/TV industry. Also available online. Quotes in 2 minutes. Policy available in 5 minutes. Shop from your phone. If you’re in the US,&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/film-production-equipment-insurance?hsLang=en\">get a quote here</a>.</p>\n<h3>Refer a Friend to Front Row Insurance</h3>\n<p>Based on customer demand, we’ve setup our <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/referral\">referral marketing program</a> and if you refer a friend to Front Row, you could win a $15 Amazon eGift Card OR be entered into a random draw to win a $99 Amazon eGift Card! <em>(depending on your province)</em></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment. </em></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong><em>Disclaimer</em></strong><em>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</em></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong><em>Amazon Associates Disclosure</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon. This post may contain affiliate links. There is no additional cost to you.</em></span></p>\n<h4>Related posts:</h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/5-things-to-know-about-making-a-photography-insurance-claim\" rel=\"noopener\">5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT MAKING A PHOTOGRAPHY INSURANCE CLAIM</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/equipmenttheftfromvehicle\" rel=\"noopener\">THEFT FROM VEHICLE: PHOTOGRAPHY INSURANCE THEFT CLAIMS EXPLAINED</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/preventing-film-equipment-theft\" rel=\"noopener\">PREVENTING FILM EQUIPMENT THEFT</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/bid/118477/musical-gear-insurance-and-protection-while-on-tour\" rel=\"noopener\">MUSICAL GEAR: PROTECTION WHILE ON TOUR</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/en/claims\" rel=\"noopener\">CLAIMS – FRONT ROW HANDLES YOUR CLAIM</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/photography-insurance-101\" rel=\"noopener\">PHOTOGRAPHY INSURANCE 101 EBOOK</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://stories.frontrowinsurance.com/tips-to-safely-store-camera-gear-in-van/\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Web Story: TIPS TO SAFELY STORE CAMERA GEAR IN A VAN</a></li>\n</ul>","postBodyRss":"<p>The truth is that there is no foolproof solution when it comes to storing camera gear in a vehicle such as a car or van. Ultimately, there will always be some risk involved in doing this. However, sometimes it is necessary, and there are some steps that can be taken to mitigate the risks.</p>\n<!--more-->\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 36px;\">Tips to safely store camera gear in a van:</h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Make sure that the vehicle is relatively nondescript (<em>e.g.,</em> production/rental company logos will make it too obvious to thieves that gear is probably inside).<br><br></li>\n<li>Use a <a href=\"https://geni.us/uGKPw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">hard-shell case</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link]: A hard-shell case will provide the most protection for your gear, as it is more resistant to impact and weather.<br><br></li>\n<li>Tint or paint your windows. Buy <a href=\"https://geni.us/o7FoB\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">blinds</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] to prevent people from seeing what is inside your vehicle.<br><br></li>\n<li>Park your vehicle back against a wall whenever possible so that it is harder to get in through the back doors/trunk.<br><br></li>\n<li>Use a locking mechanism: A locking mechanism such as a <a href=\"https://geni.us/1fKStA\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">padlock or combination lock</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] can help prevent theft.<br><br></li>\n<li>Store gear out of sight: If possible, store your gear out of sight, so that it is not visible to potential thieves; <em>e.g., </em>use blankets.<br><br></li>\n<li>Use a safe: If you have a larger van, consider installing a <a href=\"https://geni.us/1JqPqdv\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">safe</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] to store your gear inside or at least chaining together the gear. This will make a smash-and-grab harder.<br><br></li>\n<li>If you need to park the vehicle overnight: stay at reputable hotels; hotel parking lots should be well-lit and monitored by cameras and security guards.<br><br></li>\n<li>Use security cameras: If you have the capability to install <a href=\"https://geni.us/gtbhT\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">security cameras</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] in the vehicle, it will help you to monitor the gear and also it can be used as evidence in case of theft.<br><br></li>\n<li>Park in a secure location: Park your van in a secure location, such as a gated parking lot or a well-lit area with surveillance. Don't rely on surveillance alone, though, as this won't necessarily deter potential thieves. But a combination of all these tips, <em>plus</em> surveillance, might be enough to deter them. If you make it difficult for them, they will likely move on and look at other targets. <br><br></li>\n<li>You likely don’t need to leave ALL of your camera gear in the vehicle; consider what items you could unload into your residence for the night.<br><br></li>\n<li>In case a theft does happen, have a <a href=\"https://geni.us/PuAA\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Tile/tracker</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] embedded in a discrete spot within your gear to be able to track it post-theft.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Always be aware of your surroundings and take any necessary precautions to protect your camera gear. In case a theft does happen, you will want to have insurance in place.</p>\n<h3>Get Photography Insurance (Canada)</h3>\n<p><a href=\"https://photographer.frontrowinsurance.com/\">Front Row’s photography insurance policy</a> (Canada) can be purchased online 24/7. If a location requires evidence of liability insurance before they will allow you on the property to shoot, Front Row can provide that to you in 5 minutes, 24/7 for 12 months of coverage. Online means lower cost.</p>\n<p>Many Canadian photographers have come to recognize Front Row as the industry’s best coverage – and rely upon us to protect their valuable camera gear. In case a claim <em>does</em> occur, you can work with your Front Row broker to resolve the claim and get compensated for losses as quickly as possible.</p>\n<h3>Get Film/Video Equipment Insurance (Canada)</h3>\n<p><a href=\"https://digigearinsure.frontrowinsurance.com/\">DigiGear Insurance</a>&nbsp;(Canada): custom equipment insurance for owners of: cameras, sound and lighting gear working in the film/TV industry. Also available online. Quotes in 2 minutes. Policy available in 5 minutes. Shop from your phone. If you’re in the US,&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/film-production-equipment-insurance?hsLang=en\">get a quote here</a>.</p>\n<h3>Refer a Friend to Front Row Insurance</h3>\n<p>Based on customer demand, we’ve setup our <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/referral\">referral marketing program</a> and if you refer a friend to Front Row, you could win a $15 Amazon eGift Card OR be entered into a random draw to win a $99 Amazon eGift Card! <em>(depending on your province)</em></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment. </em></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong><em>Disclaimer</em></strong><em>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</em></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong><em>Amazon Associates Disclosure</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon. This post may contain affiliate links. There is no additional cost to you.</em></span></p>\n<h4>Related posts:</h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/5-things-to-know-about-making-a-photography-insurance-claim\" rel=\"noopener\">5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT MAKING A PHOTOGRAPHY INSURANCE CLAIM</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/equipmenttheftfromvehicle\" rel=\"noopener\">THEFT FROM VEHICLE: PHOTOGRAPHY INSURANCE THEFT CLAIMS EXPLAINED</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/preventing-film-equipment-theft\" rel=\"noopener\">PREVENTING FILM EQUIPMENT THEFT</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/bid/118477/musical-gear-insurance-and-protection-while-on-tour\" rel=\"noopener\">MUSICAL GEAR: PROTECTION WHILE ON TOUR</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/en/claims\" rel=\"noopener\">CLAIMS – FRONT ROW HANDLES YOUR CLAIM</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/photography-insurance-101\" rel=\"noopener\">PHOTOGRAPHY INSURANCE 101 EBOOK</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://stories.frontrowinsurance.com/tips-to-safely-store-camera-gear-in-van/\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Web Story: TIPS TO SAFELY STORE CAMERA GEAR IN A VAN</a></li>\n</ul>","postEmailContent":"<p>The truth is that there is no foolproof solution when it comes to storing camera gear in a vehicle such as a car or van. Ultimately, there will always be some risk involved in doing this. However, sometimes it is necessary, and there are some steps that can be taken to mitigate the risks.</p>","postFeaturedImageIfEnabled":"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Safely%20Store%20Camera%20Gear%20in%20a%20Vehicle/camera-gear-in-van-shutterstock_254364697-forweb600.jpg","postListContent":"<p>The truth is that there is no foolproof solution when it comes to storing camera gear in a vehicle such as a car or van. Ultimately, there will always be some risk involved in doing this. However, sometimes it is necessary, and there are some steps that can be taken to mitigate the risks.</p>\n<!--more-->\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 36px;\">Tips to safely store camera gear in a van:</h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Make sure that the vehicle is relatively nondescript (<em>e.g.,</em> production/rental company logos will make it too obvious to thieves that gear is probably inside).<br><br></li>\n<li>Use a <a href=\"https://geni.us/uGKPw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">hard-shell case</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link]: A hard-shell case will provide the most protection for your gear, as it is more resistant to impact and weather.<br><br></li>\n<li>Tint or paint your windows. Buy <a href=\"https://geni.us/o7FoB\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">blinds</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] to prevent people from seeing what is inside your vehicle.<br><br></li>\n<li>Park your vehicle back against a wall whenever possible so that it is harder to get in through the back doors/trunk.<br><br></li>\n<li>Use a locking mechanism: A locking mechanism such as a <a href=\"https://geni.us/1fKStA\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">padlock or combination lock</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] can help prevent theft.<br><br></li>\n<li>Store gear out of sight: If possible, store your gear out of sight, so that it is not visible to potential thieves; <em>e.g., </em>use blankets.<br><br></li>\n<li>Use a safe: If you have a larger van, consider installing a <a href=\"https://geni.us/1JqPqdv\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">safe</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] to store your gear inside or at least chaining together the gear. This will make a smash-and-grab harder.<br><br></li>\n<li>If you need to park the vehicle overnight: stay at reputable hotels; hotel parking lots should be well-lit and monitored by cameras and security guards.<br><br></li>\n<li>Use security cameras: If you have the capability to install <a href=\"https://geni.us/gtbhT\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">security cameras</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] in the vehicle, it will help you to monitor the gear and also it can be used as evidence in case of theft.<br><br></li>\n<li>Park in a secure location: Park your van in a secure location, such as a gated parking lot or a well-lit area with surveillance. Don't rely on surveillance alone, though, as this won't necessarily deter potential thieves. But a combination of all these tips, <em>plus</em> surveillance, might be enough to deter them. If you make it difficult for them, they will likely move on and look at other targets. <br><br></li>\n<li>You likely don’t need to leave ALL of your camera gear in the vehicle; consider what items you could unload into your residence for the night.<br><br></li>\n<li>In case a theft does happen, have a <a href=\"https://geni.us/PuAA\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Tile/tracker</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] embedded in a discrete spot within your gear to be able to track it post-theft.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Always be aware of your surroundings and take any necessary precautions to protect your camera gear. In case a theft does happen, you will want to have insurance in place.</p>\n<h3>Get Photography Insurance (Canada)</h3>\n<p><a href=\"https://photographer.frontrowinsurance.com/\">Front Row’s photography insurance policy</a> (Canada) can be purchased online 24/7. 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There is no additional cost to you.</em></span></p>\n<h4>Related posts:</h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/5-things-to-know-about-making-a-photography-insurance-claim\" rel=\"noopener\">5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT MAKING A PHOTOGRAPHY INSURANCE CLAIM</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/equipmenttheftfromvehicle\" rel=\"noopener\">THEFT FROM VEHICLE: PHOTOGRAPHY INSURANCE THEFT CLAIMS EXPLAINED</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/preventing-film-equipment-theft\" rel=\"noopener\">PREVENTING FILM EQUIPMENT THEFT</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/bid/118477/musical-gear-insurance-and-protection-while-on-tour\" rel=\"noopener\">MUSICAL GEAR: PROTECTION WHILE ON TOUR</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/en/claims\" rel=\"noopener\">CLAIMS – FRONT ROW HANDLES YOUR CLAIM</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/photography-insurance-101\" rel=\"noopener\">PHOTOGRAPHY INSURANCE 101 EBOOK</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://stories.frontrowinsurance.com/tips-to-safely-store-camera-gear-in-van/\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Web Story: TIPS TO SAFELY STORE CAMERA GEAR IN A VAN</a></li>\n</ul>","postListSummaryFeaturedImage":"","postRssContent":"<p>The truth is that there is no foolproof solution when it comes to storing camera gear in a vehicle such as a car or van. 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Ultimately, there will always be some risk involved in doing this. However, sometimes it is necessary, and there are some steps that can be taken to mitigate the risks.</p>\n<!--more-->\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 36px;\">Tips to safely store camera gear in a van:</h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Make sure that the vehicle is relatively nondescript (<em>e.g.,</em> production/rental company logos will make it too obvious to thieves that gear is probably inside).<br><br></li>\n<li>Use a <a href=\"https://geni.us/uGKPw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">hard-shell case</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link]: A hard-shell case will provide the most protection for your gear, as it is more resistant to impact and weather.<br><br></li>\n<li>Tint or paint your windows. Buy <a href=\"https://geni.us/o7FoB\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">blinds</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] to prevent people from seeing what is inside your vehicle.<br><br></li>\n<li>Park your vehicle back against a wall whenever possible so that it is harder to get in through the back doors/trunk.<br><br></li>\n<li>Use a locking mechanism: A locking mechanism such as a <a href=\"https://geni.us/1fKStA\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">padlock or combination lock</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] can help prevent theft.<br><br></li>\n<li>Store gear out of sight: If possible, store your gear out of sight, so that it is not visible to potential thieves; <em>e.g., </em>use blankets.<br><br></li>\n<li>Use a safe: If you have a larger van, consider installing a <a href=\"https://geni.us/1JqPqdv\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">safe</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] to store your gear inside or at least chaining together the gear. This will make a smash-and-grab harder.<br><br></li>\n<li>If you need to park the vehicle overnight: stay at reputable hotels; hotel parking lots should be well-lit and monitored by cameras and security guards.<br><br></li>\n<li>Use security cameras: If you have the capability to install <a href=\"https://geni.us/gtbhT\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">security cameras</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] in the vehicle, it will help you to monitor the gear and also it can be used as evidence in case of theft.<br><br></li>\n<li>Park in a secure location: Park your van in a secure location, such as a gated parking lot or a well-lit area with surveillance. Don't rely on surveillance alone, though, as this won't necessarily deter potential thieves. But a combination of all these tips, <em>plus</em> surveillance, might be enough to deter them. If you make it difficult for them, they will likely move on and look at other targets. <br><br></li>\n<li>You likely don’t need to leave ALL of your camera gear in the vehicle; consider what items you could unload into your residence for the night.<br><br></li>\n<li>In case a theft does happen, have a <a href=\"https://geni.us/PuAA\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Tile/tracker</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] embedded in a discrete spot within your gear to be able to track it post-theft.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Always be aware of your surroundings and take any necessary precautions to protect your camera gear. In case a theft does happen, you will want to have insurance in place.</p>\n<h3>Get Photography Insurance (Canada)</h3>\n<p><a href=\"https://photographer.frontrowinsurance.com/\">Front Row’s photography insurance policy</a> (Canada) can be purchased online 24/7. If a location requires evidence of liability insurance before they will allow you on the property to shoot, Front Row can provide that to you in 5 minutes, 24/7 for 12 months of coverage. Online means lower cost.</p>\n<p>Many Canadian photographers have come to recognize Front Row as the industry’s best coverage – and rely upon us to protect their valuable camera gear. In case a claim <em>does</em> occur, you can work with your Front Row broker to resolve the claim and get compensated for losses as quickly as possible.</p>\n<h3>Get Film/Video Equipment Insurance (Canada)</h3>\n<p><a href=\"https://digigearinsure.frontrowinsurance.com/\">DigiGear Insurance</a>&nbsp;(Canada): custom equipment insurance for owners of: cameras, sound and lighting gear working in the film/TV industry. Also available online. Quotes in 2 minutes. Policy available in 5 minutes. Shop from your phone. If you’re in the US,&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/film-production-equipment-insurance?hsLang=en\">get a quote here</a>.</p>\n<h3>Refer a Friend to Front Row Insurance</h3>\n<p>Based on customer demand, we’ve setup our <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/referral\">referral marketing program</a> and if you refer a friend to Front Row, you could win a $15 Amazon eGift Card OR be entered into a random draw to win a $99 Amazon eGift Card! <em>(depending on your province)</em></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment. </em></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong><em>Disclaimer</em></strong><em>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. 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There is no additional cost to you.</em></span></p>\n<h4>Related posts:</h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/5-things-to-know-about-making-a-photography-insurance-claim\" rel=\"noopener\">5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT MAKING A PHOTOGRAPHY INSURANCE CLAIM</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/equipmenttheftfromvehicle\" rel=\"noopener\">THEFT FROM VEHICLE: PHOTOGRAPHY INSURANCE THEFT CLAIMS EXPLAINED</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/preventing-film-equipment-theft\" rel=\"noopener\">PREVENTING FILM EQUIPMENT THEFT</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/bid/118477/musical-gear-insurance-and-protection-while-on-tour\" rel=\"noopener\">MUSICAL GEAR: PROTECTION WHILE ON TOUR</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/en/claims\" rel=\"noopener\">CLAIMS – FRONT ROW HANDLES YOUR CLAIM</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/photography-insurance-101\" rel=\"noopener\">PHOTOGRAPHY INSURANCE 101 EBOOK</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://stories.frontrowinsurance.com/tips-to-safely-store-camera-gear-in-van/\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Web Story: TIPS TO SAFELY STORE CAMERA GEAR IN A VAN</a></li>\n</ul>","rssSummary":"<p>The truth is that there is no foolproof solution when it comes to storing camera gear in a vehicle such as a car or van. 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A travel tripod should be lightweight and compact enough to fit into a carry-on bag or backpack; but at the same time, it should be sturdy enough to withstand bumps that inevitably occur while traveling around with gear.</p>\n<p>Let’s do a resource round-up of some of the more affordable travel tripods on the market.</p>\n<p>We’ll discuss, <em>in no particular order</em>:</p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#befree\" rel=\"noopener\">Manfrotto Befree GT XPRO </a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#gitzo\" rel=\"noopener\">Gitzo Lightweight Traveler </a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#induro\" rel=\"noopener\">Induro AKB1</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#sirui\" rel=\"noopener\">SIRUI T04S</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#benro\" rel=\"noopener\">Benro Adventure 2 Series</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#leofoto\" rel=\"noopener\">Leofoto LS-364C CF</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#mefoto\" rel=\"noopener\">MeFOTO Roadtrip S</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#dolica\" rel=\"noopener\">Dolica Odyssey Series</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#elementmii\" rel=\"noopener\">Manfrotto Element MII</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#peak\" rel=\"noopener\">Peak Design Travel Tripod</a></li>\n</ol>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"befree\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Manfrotto Befree GT XPRO</h2>\n<img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B07XQJ7B9M\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\">\n<p>The <a href=\"https://geni.us/ZuRj\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Manfrotto Befree GT XPRO Aluminum Tripod</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is lightweight, compact, and made from high-quality aluminum.</p>\n<p>This tripod has a quick and easy setup and is capable of holding up to 22 pounds of gear.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"gitzo\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Gitzo Lightweight Traveler</h2>\n<img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B071XJM8KG\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\">\n<p>The <a href=\"https://geni.us/4mviZZS\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Gitzo Lightweight Traveler Tripod</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is made from carbon fiber, making it both strong and lightweight.</p>\n<p>This tripod also features interchangeable, reverse-folding legs, allowing you to customize it for your specific needs.</p>\n<p>Made in Italy.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"induro\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Induro AKB1 Tripod</h2>\n<img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B002SXMROY\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\">\n<p>The <a href=\"https://geni.us/7X53\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Induro AKB1 Tripod</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is made from high-quality aluminum and magnesium and features a compact design, making it a great option for travel.</p>\n<p>This tripod’s adjustable angle leg locks accommodate uneven surfaces and awkward shooting situations. Amazon purchase includes a deluxe carrying bag with strap.</p>\n<p>Made in the USA.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"sirui\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>SIRUI T04S Series Carbon Fiber&nbsp;</h2>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Sirui-T-024S-Carbon-Compact-Capacity/dp/B07KD1S2LD?crid=1NJYVBMMUL3O1&amp;keywords=Sirui+P-424S&amp;qid=1677172045&amp;sprefix=sirui+p-424s+%2Caps%2C118&amp;sr=8-9&amp;geniuslink=true&amp;linkCode=li2&amp;tag=frontrowins06-20&amp;linkId=6ce8fe8d810d6b6318555d90459e80df&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_il\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" linktext=\"\"></a><img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B07KD1S2LD\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\">The <a href=\"https://geni.us/iDps\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">SIRUI T04S Series Carbon Fiber Tripod</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is made from carbon fiber and features a compact design, making it a great option for travel.</p>\n<p>This tripod has a load capacity of 13.2 lbs. and has a maximum height of 58.7\".</p>\n<p>The lightweight design and small size of this tripod are perfect for all adventurers who require a compact travel tripod. Easily storable in a backpack.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"benro\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Benro Adventure 2 Series<img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B00YEUBOPC\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\"></h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https://geni.us/oGgg9Lf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Benro Adventure 2</a>&nbsp;[Amazon Affiliate Link] is made from high-quality aluminum and features a compact design, making it a great option for travel.</p>\n<p>This tripod also has a high load capacity and is capable of holding up to 26.5 pounds of gear.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"leofoto\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Leofoto 364C CF Travel Tripod</h2>\n<p><img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B07FK7QLSL\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\">The <a href=\"https://geni.us/OoOqilH\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Leofoto<span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"> </span>364C CF Travel Tripod</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is a lightweight carbon fiber tripod. The Amazon purchase includes a carrying case, tripod spike set, sandbag hook and multi-tool.</p>\n<p>Locks engage and disengage with just a small turn, and the contact feels very positive.</p>\n<p>Legs sections slide smoothly. Max load: 55 lbs.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"mefoto\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>MeFOTO Roadtrip S Travel Tripod</h2>\n<p><img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B002F85APA\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\">The <a href=\"https://geni.us/UnZa0A\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">MeFOTO Roadtrip S Travel Tripod</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is a carbon fiber tripod that is capable of being converted to a monopod.</p>\n<p>This tripod takes <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/overview-of-the-arca-swiss-and-cambo-architectural-cameras\">Arca-Swiss</a> style camera plates.</p>\n<p>This tripod’s reverse folding design allows it to be super compact for fitting inside cases or attaching to camera bags.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"dolica\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Dolica Odyssey Series</h2>\n<p><img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B01MAX2IK3\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\">The <a href=\"https://geni.us/mJHp7Qp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Dolica Odyssey Series tripod</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is lightweight (made of aluminum) yet sturdy. The tripod has a professional grade ball head and Arca-Swiss style camera plates.</p>\n<p>The tripod’s legs are resistant to the corrosive power of seawater, humidity and other aggressive natural environments.</p>\n<p>This tripod extends to a maximum of 60” in height and the Amazon purchase comes with a nylon carrying case.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"elementmii\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Manfrotto Element MII</h2>\n<p><img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B08JZCQ9WQ\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\">The <a href=\"https://geni.us/YprbV\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Manfrotto Element MII</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is a lightweight aluminum travel tripod. This tripod reaches up to 160 cm, folds down to 42.5 cm and has a weight capacity of 17 lbs. (capable of holding even heavy zoom lenses).</p>\n<p>This tripod’s rapid leg opening system and ergonomic twist-locks firmly lock the legs into position, allowing quick setup while keeping your focus on the shot.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Made in Italy.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"peak\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Peak Design Travel Tripod&nbsp;</h2>\n<p><img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B085BQS6K4\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\">The <a href=\"https://geni.us/QRcSqb\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Peak Design Travel Tripod</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is a lightweight travel tripod made of aluminum. This tripod has an impressive weight capacity of 20 lbs. that is capable of supporting a full-frame DSLR with a telephoto lens.</p>\n<p>All parts are serviceable, cleanable, and replaceable. The Amazon purchase includes a padded, weatherproof case.&nbsp;Also available in a more expensive <a href=\"https://geni.us/CIBCPA\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">carbon fiber model</a>.</p>\n<p>These are just a few of the many options available, and you should choose the travel tripod that best fits your specific needs and preferences. And, of course, if you’re traveling abroad with your photography gear, you should insure the gear to stay on the safe side.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Get Photography Insurance (Canada)</h2>\n<p><a href=\"https://photographer.frontrowinsurance.com/\">Front Row’s photography insurance policy</a> (Canada) can be purchased online 24/7. If a location requires evidence of liability insurance before they will allow you on the property to shoot, Front Row can provide that to you in 5 minutes, 24/7 for 12 months of coverage. Online means lower cost.</p>\n<p>Worldwide coverage options are available on the photography insurance policy:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Standard Worldwide</strong>: choose this option if you will need coverage outside of Canada/USA for less than 90 days during your policy period.</li>\n<li><strong>Extended Worldwide</strong>: choose this option if you will need coverage outside of Canada/USA between 90 days and less than 360 days during your policy period.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Refer a Friend to Front Row</h2>\n<p>Based on customer demand, we’ve setup our <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/referral\">referral marketing program</a> and if you refer a friend to Front Row, you could win a $15 Amazon eGift Card OR be entered into a random draw to win a $99 Amazon eGift Card! <em>(depending on your province)</em><em>&nbsp;</em></p>\n<h3>Related posts:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">eBook</span>: <a href=\"/photography-insurance-101\" rel=\"noopener\">PHOTOGRAPHY INSURANCE 101</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/top-10-camera-sling-bags-for-photographers-and-filmmakers\">THE BEST CAMERA SLING BAGS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/overview-of-the-phase-one-iq4?hsLang=en\">OVERVIEW OF THE PHASE ONE IQ4</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/how-to-protect-your-camera-lenses\">HOW TO PROTECT YOUR CAMERA LENS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/best-budget-cameras-for-photography\">THE BEST BUDGET CAMERAS FOR PHOTOGRAPHY</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/top-led-lights-photographers-videographers-gaffers\">THE TOP LED LIGHTS FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS, VIDEOGRAPHERS AND GAFFERS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://stories.frontrowinsurance.com/best-travel-tripods-for-photographers/\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Web Story: THE BEST BUDGET TRAVEL TRIPODS</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. 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There is no additional cost to you.</em></p>","post_summary":"<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">Image Source</span></em></strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">: Shutterstock</span></em></p>\n","blog_post_schedule_task_uid":null,"blog_publish_to_social_media_task":"DONE","blog_publish_instant_email_task_uid":"DONE","blog_publish_instant_email_campaign_id":null,"blog_publish_instant_email_retry_count":null,"rss_body":"<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">Image Source</span></em></strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">: Shutterstock</span></em></p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>Any good travel tripod should be durable, versatile, and easy to use while on the go. A travel tripod should be lightweight and compact enough to fit into a carry-on bag or backpack; but at the same time, it should be sturdy enough to withstand bumps that inevitably occur while traveling around with gear.</p>\n<p>Let’s do a resource round-up of some of the more affordable travel tripods on the market.</p>\n<p>We’ll discuss, <em>in no particular order</em>:</p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#befree\" rel=\"noopener\">Manfrotto Befree GT XPRO </a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#gitzo\" rel=\"noopener\">Gitzo Lightweight Traveler </a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#induro\" rel=\"noopener\">Induro AKB1</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#sirui\" rel=\"noopener\">SIRUI T04S</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#benro\" rel=\"noopener\">Benro Adventure 2 Series</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#leofoto\" rel=\"noopener\">Leofoto LS-364C CF</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#mefoto\" rel=\"noopener\">MeFOTO Roadtrip S</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#dolica\" rel=\"noopener\">Dolica Odyssey Series</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#elementmii\" rel=\"noopener\">Manfrotto Element MII</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#peak\" rel=\"noopener\">Peak Design Travel Tripod</a></li>\n</ol>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"befree\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Manfrotto Befree GT XPRO</h2>\n<img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B07XQJ7B9M\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\">\n<p>The <a href=\"https://geni.us/ZuRj\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Manfrotto Befree GT XPRO Aluminum Tripod</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is lightweight, compact, and made from high-quality aluminum.</p>\n<p>This tripod has a quick and easy setup and is capable of holding up to 22 pounds of gear.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"gitzo\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Gitzo Lightweight Traveler</h2>\n<img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B071XJM8KG\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\">\n<p>The <a href=\"https://geni.us/4mviZZS\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Gitzo Lightweight Traveler Tripod</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is made from carbon fiber, making it both strong and lightweight.</p>\n<p>This tripod also features interchangeable, reverse-folding legs, allowing you to customize it for your specific needs.</p>\n<p>Made in Italy.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"induro\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Induro AKB1 Tripod</h2>\n<img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B002SXMROY\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\">\n<p>The <a href=\"https://geni.us/7X53\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Induro AKB1 Tripod</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is made from high-quality aluminum and magnesium and features a compact design, making it a great option for travel.</p>\n<p>This tripod’s adjustable angle leg locks accommodate uneven surfaces and awkward shooting situations. Amazon purchase includes a deluxe carrying bag with strap.</p>\n<p>Made in the USA.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"sirui\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>SIRUI T04S Series Carbon Fiber&nbsp;</h2>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Sirui-T-024S-Carbon-Compact-Capacity/dp/B07KD1S2LD?crid=1NJYVBMMUL3O1&amp;keywords=Sirui+P-424S&amp;qid=1677172045&amp;sprefix=sirui+p-424s+%2Caps%2C118&amp;sr=8-9&amp;geniuslink=true&amp;linkCode=li2&amp;tag=frontrowins06-20&amp;linkId=6ce8fe8d810d6b6318555d90459e80df&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_il\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" linktext=\"\"></a><img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B07KD1S2LD\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\">The <a href=\"https://geni.us/iDps\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">SIRUI T04S Series Carbon Fiber Tripod</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is made from carbon fiber and features a compact design, making it a great option for travel.</p>\n<p>This tripod has a load capacity of 13.2 lbs. and has a maximum height of 58.7\".</p>\n<p>The lightweight design and small size of this tripod are perfect for all adventurers who require a compact travel tripod. Easily storable in a backpack.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"benro\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Benro Adventure 2 Series<img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B00YEUBOPC\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\"></h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https://geni.us/oGgg9Lf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Benro Adventure 2</a>&nbsp;[Amazon Affiliate Link] is made from high-quality aluminum and features a compact design, making it a great option for travel.</p>\n<p>This tripod also has a high load capacity and is capable of holding up to 26.5 pounds of gear.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"leofoto\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Leofoto 364C CF Travel Tripod</h2>\n<p><img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B07FK7QLSL\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\">The <a href=\"https://geni.us/OoOqilH\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Leofoto<span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"> </span>364C CF Travel Tripod</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is a lightweight carbon fiber tripod. The Amazon purchase includes a carrying case, tripod spike set, sandbag hook and multi-tool.</p>\n<p>Locks engage and disengage with just a small turn, and the contact feels very positive.</p>\n<p>Legs sections slide smoothly. Max load: 55 lbs.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"mefoto\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>MeFOTO Roadtrip S Travel Tripod</h2>\n<p><img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B002F85APA\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\">The <a href=\"https://geni.us/UnZa0A\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">MeFOTO Roadtrip S Travel Tripod</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is a carbon fiber tripod that is capable of being converted to a monopod.</p>\n<p>This tripod takes <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/overview-of-the-arca-swiss-and-cambo-architectural-cameras\">Arca-Swiss</a> style camera plates.</p>\n<p>This tripod’s reverse folding design allows it to be super compact for fitting inside cases or attaching to camera bags.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"dolica\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Dolica Odyssey Series</h2>\n<p><img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B01MAX2IK3\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\">The <a href=\"https://geni.us/mJHp7Qp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Dolica Odyssey Series tripod</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is lightweight (made of aluminum) yet sturdy. The tripod has a professional grade ball head and Arca-Swiss style camera plates.</p>\n<p>The tripod’s legs are resistant to the corrosive power of seawater, humidity and other aggressive natural environments.</p>\n<p>This tripod extends to a maximum of 60” in height and the Amazon purchase comes with a nylon carrying case.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"elementmii\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Manfrotto Element MII</h2>\n<p><img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B08JZCQ9WQ\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\">The <a href=\"https://geni.us/YprbV\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Manfrotto Element MII</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is a lightweight aluminum travel tripod. This tripod reaches up to 160 cm, folds down to 42.5 cm and has a weight capacity of 17 lbs. (capable of holding even heavy zoom lenses).</p>\n<p>This tripod’s rapid leg opening system and ergonomic twist-locks firmly lock the legs into position, allowing quick setup while keeping your focus on the shot.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Made in Italy.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"peak\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Peak Design Travel Tripod&nbsp;</h2>\n<p><img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B085BQS6K4\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\">The <a href=\"https://geni.us/QRcSqb\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Peak Design Travel Tripod</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is a lightweight travel tripod made of aluminum. This tripod has an impressive weight capacity of 20 lbs. that is capable of supporting a full-frame DSLR with a telephoto lens.</p>\n<p>All parts are serviceable, cleanable, and replaceable. The Amazon purchase includes a padded, weatherproof case.&nbsp;Also available in a more expensive <a href=\"https://geni.us/CIBCPA\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">carbon fiber model</a>.</p>\n<p>These are just a few of the many options available, and you should choose the travel tripod that best fits your specific needs and preferences. And, of course, if you’re traveling abroad with your photography gear, you should insure the gear to stay on the safe side.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Get Photography Insurance (Canada)</h2>\n<p><a href=\"https://photographer.frontrowinsurance.com/\">Front Row’s photography insurance policy</a> (Canada) can be purchased online 24/7. If a location requires evidence of liability insurance before they will allow you on the property to shoot, Front Row can provide that to you in 5 minutes, 24/7 for 12 months of coverage. Online means lower cost.</p>\n<p>Worldwide coverage options are available on the photography insurance policy:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Standard Worldwide</strong>: choose this option if you will need coverage outside of Canada/USA for less than 90 days during your policy period.</li>\n<li><strong>Extended Worldwide</strong>: choose this option if you will need coverage outside of Canada/USA between 90 days and less than 360 days during your policy period.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Refer a Friend to Front Row</h2>\n<p>Based on customer demand, we’ve setup our <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/referral\">referral marketing program</a> and if you refer a friend to Front Row, you could win a $15 Amazon eGift Card OR be entered into a random draw to win a $99 Amazon eGift Card! <em>(depending on your province)</em><em>&nbsp;</em></p>\n<h3>Related posts:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">eBook</span>: <a href=\"/photography-insurance-101\" rel=\"noopener\">PHOTOGRAPHY INSURANCE 101</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/top-10-camera-sling-bags-for-photographers-and-filmmakers\">THE BEST CAMERA SLING BAGS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/overview-of-the-phase-one-iq4?hsLang=en\">OVERVIEW OF THE PHASE ONE IQ4</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/how-to-protect-your-camera-lenses\">HOW TO PROTECT YOUR CAMERA LENS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/best-budget-cameras-for-photography\">THE BEST BUDGET CAMERAS FOR PHOTOGRAPHY</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/top-led-lights-photographers-videographers-gaffers\">THE TOP LED LIGHTS FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS, VIDEOGRAPHERS AND GAFFERS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://stories.frontrowinsurance.com/best-travel-tripods-for-photographers/\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Web Story: THE BEST BUDGET TRAVEL TRIPODS</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment. </em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong><em>Disclaimer</em></strong><em>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. 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A travel tripod should be lightweight and compact enough to fit into a carry-on bag or backpack; but at the same time, it should be sturdy enough to withstand bumps that inevitably occur while traveling around with gear.</p>\n<p>Let’s do a resource round-up of some of the more affordable travel tripods on the market.</p>\n<p>We’ll discuss, <em>in no particular order</em>:</p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#befree\" rel=\"noopener\">Manfrotto Befree GT XPRO </a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#gitzo\" rel=\"noopener\">Gitzo Lightweight Traveler </a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#induro\" rel=\"noopener\">Induro AKB1</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#sirui\" rel=\"noopener\">SIRUI T04S</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#benro\" rel=\"noopener\">Benro Adventure 2 Series</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#leofoto\" rel=\"noopener\">Leofoto LS-364C CF</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#mefoto\" rel=\"noopener\">MeFOTO Roadtrip S</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#dolica\" rel=\"noopener\">Dolica Odyssey Series</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#elementmii\" rel=\"noopener\">Manfrotto Element MII</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#peak\" rel=\"noopener\">Peak Design Travel Tripod</a></li>\n</ol>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"befree\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Manfrotto Befree GT XPRO</h2>\n<img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B07XQJ7B9M\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\">\n<p>The <a href=\"https://geni.us/ZuRj\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Manfrotto Befree GT XPRO Aluminum Tripod</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is lightweight, compact, and made from high-quality aluminum.</p>\n<p>This tripod has a quick and easy setup and is capable of holding up to 22 pounds of gear.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"gitzo\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Gitzo Lightweight Traveler</h2>\n<img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B071XJM8KG\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\">\n<p>The <a href=\"https://geni.us/4mviZZS\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Gitzo Lightweight Traveler Tripod</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is made from carbon fiber, making it both strong and lightweight.</p>\n<p>This tripod also features interchangeable, reverse-folding legs, allowing you to customize it for your specific needs.</p>\n<p>Made in Italy.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"induro\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Induro AKB1 Tripod</h2>\n<img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B002SXMROY\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\">\n<p>The <a href=\"https://geni.us/7X53\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Induro AKB1 Tripod</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is made from high-quality aluminum and magnesium and features a compact design, making it a great option for travel.</p>\n<p>This tripod’s adjustable angle leg locks accommodate uneven surfaces and awkward shooting situations. Amazon purchase includes a deluxe carrying bag with strap.</p>\n<p>Made in the USA.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"sirui\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>SIRUI T04S Series Carbon Fiber&nbsp;</h2>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Sirui-T-024S-Carbon-Compact-Capacity/dp/B07KD1S2LD?crid=1NJYVBMMUL3O1&amp;keywords=Sirui+P-424S&amp;qid=1677172045&amp;sprefix=sirui+p-424s+%2Caps%2C118&amp;sr=8-9&amp;geniuslink=true&amp;linkCode=li2&amp;tag=frontrowins06-20&amp;linkId=6ce8fe8d810d6b6318555d90459e80df&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_il\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" linktext=\"\"></a><img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B07KD1S2LD\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\">The <a href=\"https://geni.us/iDps\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">SIRUI T04S Series Carbon Fiber Tripod</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is made from carbon fiber and features a compact design, making it a great option for travel.</p>\n<p>This tripod has a load capacity of 13.2 lbs. and has a maximum height of 58.7\".</p>\n<p>The lightweight design and small size of this tripod are perfect for all adventurers who require a compact travel tripod. Easily storable in a backpack.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"benro\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Benro Adventure 2 Series<img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B00YEUBOPC\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\"></h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https://geni.us/oGgg9Lf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Benro Adventure 2</a>&nbsp;[Amazon Affiliate Link] is made from high-quality aluminum and features a compact design, making it a great option for travel.</p>\n<p>This tripod also has a high load capacity and is capable of holding up to 26.5 pounds of gear.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"leofoto\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Leofoto 364C CF Travel Tripod</h2>\n<p><img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B07FK7QLSL\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\">The <a href=\"https://geni.us/OoOqilH\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Leofoto<span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"> </span>364C CF Travel Tripod</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is a lightweight carbon fiber tripod. The Amazon purchase includes a carrying case, tripod spike set, sandbag hook and multi-tool.</p>\n<p>Locks engage and disengage with just a small turn, and the contact feels very positive.</p>\n<p>Legs sections slide smoothly. Max load: 55 lbs.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"mefoto\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>MeFOTO Roadtrip S Travel Tripod</h2>\n<p><img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B002F85APA\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\">The <a href=\"https://geni.us/UnZa0A\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">MeFOTO Roadtrip S Travel Tripod</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is a carbon fiber tripod that is capable of being converted to a monopod.</p>\n<p>This tripod takes <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/overview-of-the-arca-swiss-and-cambo-architectural-cameras\">Arca-Swiss</a> style camera plates.</p>\n<p>This tripod’s reverse folding design allows it to be super compact for fitting inside cases or attaching to camera bags.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"dolica\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Dolica Odyssey Series</h2>\n<p><img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B01MAX2IK3\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\">The <a href=\"https://geni.us/mJHp7Qp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Dolica Odyssey Series tripod</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is lightweight (made of aluminum) yet sturdy. The tripod has a professional grade ball head and Arca-Swiss style camera plates.</p>\n<p>The tripod’s legs are resistant to the corrosive power of seawater, humidity and other aggressive natural environments.</p>\n<p>This tripod extends to a maximum of 60” in height and the Amazon purchase comes with a nylon carrying case.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"elementmii\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Manfrotto Element MII</h2>\n<p><img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B08JZCQ9WQ\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\">The <a href=\"https://geni.us/YprbV\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Manfrotto Element MII</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is a lightweight aluminum travel tripod. This tripod reaches up to 160 cm, folds down to 42.5 cm and has a weight capacity of 17 lbs. (capable of holding even heavy zoom lenses).</p>\n<p>This tripod’s rapid leg opening system and ergonomic twist-locks firmly lock the legs into position, allowing quick setup while keeping your focus on the shot.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Made in Italy.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"peak\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Peak Design Travel Tripod&nbsp;</h2>\n<p><img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B085BQS6K4\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\">The <a href=\"https://geni.us/QRcSqb\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Peak Design Travel Tripod</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is a lightweight travel tripod made of aluminum. This tripod has an impressive weight capacity of 20 lbs. that is capable of supporting a full-frame DSLR with a telephoto lens.</p>\n<p>All parts are serviceable, cleanable, and replaceable. The Amazon purchase includes a padded, weatherproof case.&nbsp;Also available in a more expensive <a href=\"https://geni.us/CIBCPA\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">carbon fiber model</a>.</p>\n<p>These are just a few of the many options available, and you should choose the travel tripod that best fits your specific needs and preferences. And, of course, if you’re traveling abroad with your photography gear, you should insure the gear to stay on the safe side.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Get Photography Insurance (Canada)</h2>\n<p><a href=\"https://photographer.frontrowinsurance.com/\">Front Row’s photography insurance policy</a> (Canada) can be purchased online 24/7. If a location requires evidence of liability insurance before they will allow you on the property to shoot, Front Row can provide that to you in 5 minutes, 24/7 for 12 months of coverage. Online means lower cost.</p>\n<p>Worldwide coverage options are available on the photography insurance policy:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Standard Worldwide</strong>: choose this option if you will need coverage outside of Canada/USA for less than 90 days during your policy period.</li>\n<li><strong>Extended Worldwide</strong>: choose this option if you will need coverage outside of Canada/USA between 90 days and less than 360 days during your policy period.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Refer a Friend to Front Row</h2>\n<p>Based on customer demand, we’ve setup our <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/referral\">referral marketing program</a> and if you refer a friend to Front Row, you could win a $15 Amazon eGift Card OR be entered into a random draw to win a $99 Amazon eGift Card! <em>(depending on your province)</em><em>&nbsp;</em></p>\n<h3>Related posts:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">eBook</span>: <a href=\"/photography-insurance-101\" rel=\"noopener\">PHOTOGRAPHY INSURANCE 101</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/top-10-camera-sling-bags-for-photographers-and-filmmakers\">THE BEST CAMERA SLING BAGS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/overview-of-the-phase-one-iq4?hsLang=en\">OVERVIEW OF THE PHASE ONE IQ4</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/how-to-protect-your-camera-lenses\">HOW TO PROTECT YOUR CAMERA LENS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/best-budget-cameras-for-photography\">THE BEST BUDGET CAMERAS FOR PHOTOGRAPHY</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/top-led-lights-photographers-videographers-gaffers\">THE TOP LED LIGHTS FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS, VIDEOGRAPHERS AND GAFFERS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://stories.frontrowinsurance.com/best-travel-tripods-for-photographers/\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Web Story: THE BEST BUDGET TRAVEL TRIPODS</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment. </em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong><em>Disclaimer</em></strong><em>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong><em>Amazon Associates Disclosure</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. This post may contain affiliate links. There is no additional cost to you.</em></p>","postBodyRss":"<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">Image Source</span></em></strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">: Shutterstock</span></em></p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>Any good travel tripod should be durable, versatile, and easy to use while on the go. A travel tripod should be lightweight and compact enough to fit into a carry-on bag or backpack; but at the same time, it should be sturdy enough to withstand bumps that inevitably occur while traveling around with gear.</p>\n<p>Let’s do a resource round-up of some of the more affordable travel tripods on the market.</p>\n<p>We’ll discuss, <em>in no particular order</em>:</p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#befree\" rel=\"noopener\">Manfrotto Befree GT XPRO </a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#gitzo\" rel=\"noopener\">Gitzo Lightweight Traveler </a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#induro\" rel=\"noopener\">Induro AKB1</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#sirui\" rel=\"noopener\">SIRUI T04S</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#benro\" rel=\"noopener\">Benro Adventure 2 Series</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#leofoto\" rel=\"noopener\">Leofoto LS-364C CF</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#mefoto\" rel=\"noopener\">MeFOTO Roadtrip S</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#dolica\" rel=\"noopener\">Dolica Odyssey Series</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#elementmii\" rel=\"noopener\">Manfrotto Element MII</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#peak\" rel=\"noopener\">Peak Design Travel Tripod</a></li>\n</ol>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"befree\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Manfrotto Befree GT XPRO</h2>\n<img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B07XQJ7B9M\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\">\n<p>The <a href=\"https://geni.us/ZuRj\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Manfrotto Befree GT XPRO Aluminum Tripod</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is lightweight, compact, and made from high-quality aluminum.</p>\n<p>This tripod has a quick and easy setup and is capable of holding up to 22 pounds of gear.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"gitzo\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Gitzo Lightweight Traveler</h2>\n<img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B071XJM8KG\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\">\n<p>The <a href=\"https://geni.us/4mviZZS\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Gitzo Lightweight Traveler Tripod</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is made from carbon fiber, making it both strong and lightweight.</p>\n<p>This tripod also features interchangeable, reverse-folding legs, allowing you to customize it for your specific needs.</p>\n<p>Made in Italy.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"induro\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Induro AKB1 Tripod</h2>\n<img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B002SXMROY\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\">\n<p>The <a href=\"https://geni.us/7X53\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Induro AKB1 Tripod</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is made from high-quality aluminum and magnesium and features a compact design, making it a great option for travel.</p>\n<p>This tripod’s adjustable angle leg locks accommodate uneven surfaces and awkward shooting situations. Amazon purchase includes a deluxe carrying bag with strap.</p>\n<p>Made in the USA.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"sirui\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>SIRUI T04S Series Carbon Fiber&nbsp;</h2>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Sirui-T-024S-Carbon-Compact-Capacity/dp/B07KD1S2LD?crid=1NJYVBMMUL3O1&amp;keywords=Sirui+P-424S&amp;qid=1677172045&amp;sprefix=sirui+p-424s+%2Caps%2C118&amp;sr=8-9&amp;geniuslink=true&amp;linkCode=li2&amp;tag=frontrowins06-20&amp;linkId=6ce8fe8d810d6b6318555d90459e80df&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_il\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" linktext=\"\"></a><img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B07KD1S2LD\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\">The <a href=\"https://geni.us/iDps\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">SIRUI T04S Series Carbon Fiber Tripod</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is made from carbon fiber and features a compact design, making it a great option for travel.</p>\n<p>This tripod has a load capacity of 13.2 lbs. and has a maximum height of 58.7\".</p>\n<p>The lightweight design and small size of this tripod are perfect for all adventurers who require a compact travel tripod. Easily storable in a backpack.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"benro\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Benro Adventure 2 Series<img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B00YEUBOPC\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\"></h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https://geni.us/oGgg9Lf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Benro Adventure 2</a>&nbsp;[Amazon Affiliate Link] is made from high-quality aluminum and features a compact design, making it a great option for travel.</p>\n<p>This tripod also has a high load capacity and is capable of holding up to 26.5 pounds of gear.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"leofoto\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Leofoto 364C CF Travel Tripod</h2>\n<p><img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B07FK7QLSL\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\">The <a href=\"https://geni.us/OoOqilH\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Leofoto<span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"> </span>364C CF Travel Tripod</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is a lightweight carbon fiber tripod. The Amazon purchase includes a carrying case, tripod spike set, sandbag hook and multi-tool.</p>\n<p>Locks engage and disengage with just a small turn, and the contact feels very positive.</p>\n<p>Legs sections slide smoothly. Max load: 55 lbs.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"mefoto\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>MeFOTO Roadtrip S Travel Tripod</h2>\n<p><img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B002F85APA\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\">The <a href=\"https://geni.us/UnZa0A\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">MeFOTO Roadtrip S Travel Tripod</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is a carbon fiber tripod that is capable of being converted to a monopod.</p>\n<p>This tripod takes <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/overview-of-the-arca-swiss-and-cambo-architectural-cameras\">Arca-Swiss</a> style camera plates.</p>\n<p>This tripod’s reverse folding design allows it to be super compact for fitting inside cases or attaching to camera bags.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"dolica\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Dolica Odyssey Series</h2>\n<p><img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B01MAX2IK3\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\">The <a href=\"https://geni.us/mJHp7Qp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Dolica Odyssey Series tripod</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is lightweight (made of aluminum) yet sturdy. The tripod has a professional grade ball head and Arca-Swiss style camera plates.</p>\n<p>The tripod’s legs are resistant to the corrosive power of seawater, humidity and other aggressive natural environments.</p>\n<p>This tripod extends to a maximum of 60” in height and the Amazon purchase comes with a nylon carrying case.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"elementmii\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Manfrotto Element MII</h2>\n<p><img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B08JZCQ9WQ\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\">The <a href=\"https://geni.us/YprbV\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Manfrotto Element MII</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is a lightweight aluminum travel tripod. This tripod reaches up to 160 cm, folds down to 42.5 cm and has a weight capacity of 17 lbs. (capable of holding even heavy zoom lenses).</p>\n<p>This tripod’s rapid leg opening system and ergonomic twist-locks firmly lock the legs into position, allowing quick setup while keeping your focus on the shot.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Made in Italy.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"peak\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Peak Design Travel Tripod&nbsp;</h2>\n<p><img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B085BQS6K4\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\">The <a href=\"https://geni.us/QRcSqb\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Peak Design Travel Tripod</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is a lightweight travel tripod made of aluminum. This tripod has an impressive weight capacity of 20 lbs. that is capable of supporting a full-frame DSLR with a telephoto lens.</p>\n<p>All parts are serviceable, cleanable, and replaceable. The Amazon purchase includes a padded, weatherproof case.&nbsp;Also available in a more expensive <a href=\"https://geni.us/CIBCPA\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">carbon fiber model</a>.</p>\n<p>These are just a few of the many options available, and you should choose the travel tripod that best fits your specific needs and preferences. And, of course, if you’re traveling abroad with your photography gear, you should insure the gear to stay on the safe side.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Get Photography Insurance (Canada)</h2>\n<p><a href=\"https://photographer.frontrowinsurance.com/\">Front Row’s photography insurance policy</a> (Canada) can be purchased online 24/7. If a location requires evidence of liability insurance before they will allow you on the property to shoot, Front Row can provide that to you in 5 minutes, 24/7 for 12 months of coverage. Online means lower cost.</p>\n<p>Worldwide coverage options are available on the photography insurance policy:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Standard Worldwide</strong>: choose this option if you will need coverage outside of Canada/USA for less than 90 days during your policy period.</li>\n<li><strong>Extended Worldwide</strong>: choose this option if you will need coverage outside of Canada/USA between 90 days and less than 360 days during your policy period.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Refer a Friend to Front Row</h2>\n<p>Based on customer demand, we’ve setup our <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/referral\">referral marketing program</a> and if you refer a friend to Front Row, you could win a $15 Amazon eGift Card OR be entered into a random draw to win a $99 Amazon eGift Card! <em>(depending on your province)</em><em>&nbsp;</em></p>\n<h3>Related posts:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">eBook</span>: <a href=\"/photography-insurance-101\" rel=\"noopener\">PHOTOGRAPHY INSURANCE 101</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/top-10-camera-sling-bags-for-photographers-and-filmmakers\">THE BEST CAMERA SLING BAGS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/overview-of-the-phase-one-iq4?hsLang=en\">OVERVIEW OF THE PHASE ONE IQ4</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/how-to-protect-your-camera-lenses\">HOW TO PROTECT YOUR CAMERA LENS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/best-budget-cameras-for-photography\">THE BEST BUDGET CAMERAS FOR PHOTOGRAPHY</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/top-led-lights-photographers-videographers-gaffers\">THE TOP LED LIGHTS FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS, VIDEOGRAPHERS AND GAFFERS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://stories.frontrowinsurance.com/best-travel-tripods-for-photographers/\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Web Story: THE BEST BUDGET TRAVEL TRIPODS</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment. </em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong><em>Disclaimer</em></strong><em>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong><em>Amazon Associates Disclosure</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. This post may contain affiliate links. There is no additional cost to you.</em></p>","postEmailContent":"<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">Image Source</span></em></strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">: Shutterstock</span></em></p>","postFeaturedImageIfEnabled":"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20travel%20tripods/travel-tripods-shutterstock_517236289-forweb600.jpg","postListContent":"<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">Image Source</span></em></strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">: Shutterstock</span></em></p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>Any good travel tripod should be durable, versatile, and easy to use while on the go. A travel tripod should be lightweight and compact enough to fit into a carry-on bag or backpack; but at the same time, it should be sturdy enough to withstand bumps that inevitably occur while traveling around with gear.</p>\n<p>Let’s do a resource round-up of some of the more affordable travel tripods on the market.</p>\n<p>We’ll discuss, <em>in no particular order</em>:</p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#befree\" rel=\"noopener\">Manfrotto Befree GT XPRO </a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#gitzo\" rel=\"noopener\">Gitzo Lightweight Traveler </a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#induro\" rel=\"noopener\">Induro AKB1</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#sirui\" rel=\"noopener\">SIRUI T04S</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#benro\" rel=\"noopener\">Benro Adventure 2 Series</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#leofoto\" rel=\"noopener\">Leofoto LS-364C CF</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#mefoto\" rel=\"noopener\">MeFOTO Roadtrip S</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#dolica\" rel=\"noopener\">Dolica Odyssey Series</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#elementmii\" rel=\"noopener\">Manfrotto Element MII</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#peak\" rel=\"noopener\">Peak Design Travel Tripod</a></li>\n</ol>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"befree\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Manfrotto Befree GT XPRO</h2>\n<img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B07XQJ7B9M\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\">\n<p>The <a href=\"https://geni.us/ZuRj\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Manfrotto Befree GT XPRO Aluminum Tripod</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is lightweight, compact, and made from high-quality aluminum.</p>\n<p>This tripod has a quick and easy setup and is capable of holding up to 22 pounds of gear.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"gitzo\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Gitzo Lightweight Traveler</h2>\n<img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B071XJM8KG\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\">\n<p>The <a href=\"https://geni.us/4mviZZS\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Gitzo Lightweight Traveler Tripod</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is made from carbon fiber, making it both strong and lightweight.</p>\n<p>This tripod also features interchangeable, reverse-folding legs, allowing you to customize it for your specific needs.</p>\n<p>Made in Italy.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"induro\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Induro AKB1 Tripod</h2>\n<img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B002SXMROY\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\">\n<p>The <a href=\"https://geni.us/7X53\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Induro AKB1 Tripod</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is made from high-quality aluminum and magnesium and features a compact design, making it a great option for travel.</p>\n<p>This tripod’s adjustable angle leg locks accommodate uneven surfaces and awkward shooting situations. Amazon purchase includes a deluxe carrying bag with strap.</p>\n<p>Made in the USA.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"sirui\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>SIRUI T04S Series Carbon Fiber&nbsp;</h2>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Sirui-T-024S-Carbon-Compact-Capacity/dp/B07KD1S2LD?crid=1NJYVBMMUL3O1&amp;keywords=Sirui+P-424S&amp;qid=1677172045&amp;sprefix=sirui+p-424s+%2Caps%2C118&amp;sr=8-9&amp;geniuslink=true&amp;linkCode=li2&amp;tag=frontrowins06-20&amp;linkId=6ce8fe8d810d6b6318555d90459e80df&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_il\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" linktext=\"\"></a><img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B07KD1S2LD\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\">The <a href=\"https://geni.us/iDps\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">SIRUI T04S Series Carbon Fiber Tripod</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is made from carbon fiber and features a compact design, making it a great option for travel.</p>\n<p>This tripod has a load capacity of 13.2 lbs. and has a maximum height of 58.7\".</p>\n<p>The lightweight design and small size of this tripod are perfect for all adventurers who require a compact travel tripod. Easily storable in a backpack.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"benro\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Benro Adventure 2 Series<img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B00YEUBOPC\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\"></h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https://geni.us/oGgg9Lf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Benro Adventure 2</a>&nbsp;[Amazon Affiliate Link] is made from high-quality aluminum and features a compact design, making it a great option for travel.</p>\n<p>This tripod also has a high load capacity and is capable of holding up to 26.5 pounds of gear.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"leofoto\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Leofoto 364C CF Travel Tripod</h2>\n<p><img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B07FK7QLSL\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\">The <a href=\"https://geni.us/OoOqilH\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Leofoto<span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"> </span>364C CF Travel Tripod</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is a lightweight carbon fiber tripod. The Amazon purchase includes a carrying case, tripod spike set, sandbag hook and multi-tool.</p>\n<p>Locks engage and disengage with just a small turn, and the contact feels very positive.</p>\n<p>Legs sections slide smoothly. Max load: 55 lbs.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"mefoto\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>MeFOTO Roadtrip S Travel Tripod</h2>\n<p><img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B002F85APA\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\">The <a href=\"https://geni.us/UnZa0A\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">MeFOTO Roadtrip S Travel Tripod</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is a carbon fiber tripod that is capable of being converted to a monopod.</p>\n<p>This tripod takes <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/overview-of-the-arca-swiss-and-cambo-architectural-cameras\">Arca-Swiss</a> style camera plates.</p>\n<p>This tripod’s reverse folding design allows it to be super compact for fitting inside cases or attaching to camera bags.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"dolica\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Dolica Odyssey Series</h2>\n<p><img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B01MAX2IK3\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\">The <a href=\"https://geni.us/mJHp7Qp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Dolica Odyssey Series tripod</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is lightweight (made of aluminum) yet sturdy. The tripod has a professional grade ball head and Arca-Swiss style camera plates.</p>\n<p>The tripod’s legs are resistant to the corrosive power of seawater, humidity and other aggressive natural environments.</p>\n<p>This tripod extends to a maximum of 60” in height and the Amazon purchase comes with a nylon carrying case.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"elementmii\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Manfrotto Element MII</h2>\n<p><img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B08JZCQ9WQ\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\">The <a href=\"https://geni.us/YprbV\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Manfrotto Element MII</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is a lightweight aluminum travel tripod. This tripod reaches up to 160 cm, folds down to 42.5 cm and has a weight capacity of 17 lbs. (capable of holding even heavy zoom lenses).</p>\n<p>This tripod’s rapid leg opening system and ergonomic twist-locks firmly lock the legs into position, allowing quick setup while keeping your focus on the shot.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Made in Italy.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"peak\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Peak Design Travel Tripod&nbsp;</h2>\n<p><img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B085BQS6K4\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\">The <a href=\"https://geni.us/QRcSqb\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Peak Design Travel Tripod</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is a lightweight travel tripod made of aluminum. This tripod has an impressive weight capacity of 20 lbs. that is capable of supporting a full-frame DSLR with a telephoto lens.</p>\n<p>All parts are serviceable, cleanable, and replaceable. The Amazon purchase includes a padded, weatherproof case.&nbsp;Also available in a more expensive <a href=\"https://geni.us/CIBCPA\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">carbon fiber model</a>.</p>\n<p>These are just a few of the many options available, and you should choose the travel tripod that best fits your specific needs and preferences. And, of course, if you’re traveling abroad with your photography gear, you should insure the gear to stay on the safe side.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Get Photography Insurance (Canada)</h2>\n<p><a href=\"https://photographer.frontrowinsurance.com/\">Front Row’s photography insurance policy</a> (Canada) can be purchased online 24/7. If a location requires evidence of liability insurance before they will allow you on the property to shoot, Front Row can provide that to you in 5 minutes, 24/7 for 12 months of coverage. Online means lower cost.</p>\n<p>Worldwide coverage options are available on the photography insurance policy:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Standard Worldwide</strong>: choose this option if you will need coverage outside of Canada/USA for less than 90 days during your policy period.</li>\n<li><strong>Extended Worldwide</strong>: choose this option if you will need coverage outside of Canada/USA between 90 days and less than 360 days during your policy period.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Refer a Friend to Front Row</h2>\n<p>Based on customer demand, we’ve setup our <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/referral\">referral marketing program</a> and if you refer a friend to Front Row, you could win a $15 Amazon eGift Card OR be entered into a random draw to win a $99 Amazon eGift Card! <em>(depending on your province)</em><em>&nbsp;</em></p>\n<h3>Related posts:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">eBook</span>: <a href=\"/photography-insurance-101\" rel=\"noopener\">PHOTOGRAPHY INSURANCE 101</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/top-10-camera-sling-bags-for-photographers-and-filmmakers\">THE BEST CAMERA SLING BAGS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/overview-of-the-phase-one-iq4?hsLang=en\">OVERVIEW OF THE PHASE ONE IQ4</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/how-to-protect-your-camera-lenses\">HOW TO PROTECT YOUR CAMERA LENS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/best-budget-cameras-for-photography\">THE BEST BUDGET CAMERAS FOR PHOTOGRAPHY</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/top-led-lights-photographers-videographers-gaffers\">THE TOP LED LIGHTS FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS, VIDEOGRAPHERS AND GAFFERS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://stories.frontrowinsurance.com/best-travel-tripods-for-photographers/\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Web Story: THE BEST BUDGET TRAVEL TRIPODS</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment. </em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong><em>Disclaimer</em></strong><em>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. Whether coverage exists or does not exist for any particular claim or loss under any policy depends on the facts and circumstances involved in the claim or loss and all applicable policy wording.</em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong><em>Amazon Associates Disclosure</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. This post may contain affiliate links. There is no additional cost to you.</em></p>","postListSummaryFeaturedImage":"","postRssContent":"<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">Image Source</span></em></strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">: Shutterstock</span></em></p>","postRssSummaryFeaturedImage":"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Best%20travel%20tripods/travel-tripods-shutterstock_517236289-forweb600.jpg","postSummary":"<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">Image Source</span></em></strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">: Shutterstock</span></em></p>\n","postSummaryRss":"<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">Image Source</span></em></strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">: Shutterstock</span></em></p>","postTemplate":"prox_frontrow/templates/blog/blog-post.html","previewImageSrc":null,"previewKey":"LyWpvHkb","previousPostFeaturedImage":"https://61352.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/61352/blog-image-uploads/Safely%20Store%20Camera%20Gear%20in%20a%20Vehicle/camera-gear-in-van-shutterstock_254364697-forweb600.jpg","previousPostFeaturedImageAltText":"Camera Gear in a Vehicle","previousPostName":"12 Tips to Safely Store Camera Gear in a Vehicle","previousPostSlug":"articles/safely-store-camera-gear-in-a-vehicle","processingStatus":"PUBLISHED","propertyForDynamicPageCanonicalUrl":null,"propertyForDynamicPageFeaturedImage":null,"propertyForDynamicPageMetaDescription":null,"propertyForDynamicPageSlug":null,"propertyForDynamicPageTitle":null,"publicAccessRules":[],"publicAccessRulesEnabled":false,"publishDate":1678292992000,"publishDateLocalTime":1678292992000,"publishDateLocalized":{"date":1678292992000,"format":"medium","language":"en_US"},"publishImmediately":true,"publishTimezoneOffset":null,"publishedAt":1705611998192,"publishedByEmail":null,"publishedById":7915797,"publishedByName":null,"publishedUrl":"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/best-budget-travel-tripods","resolvedDomain":"www.frontrowinsurance.com","resolvedLanguage":null,"rssBody":"<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">Image Source</span></em></strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 10px;\">: Shutterstock</span></em></p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>Any good travel tripod should be durable, versatile, and easy to use while on the go. A travel tripod should be lightweight and compact enough to fit into a carry-on bag or backpack; but at the same time, it should be sturdy enough to withstand bumps that inevitably occur while traveling around with gear.</p>\n<p>Let’s do a resource round-up of some of the more affordable travel tripods on the market.</p>\n<p>We’ll discuss, <em>in no particular order</em>:</p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#befree\" rel=\"noopener\">Manfrotto Befree GT XPRO </a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#gitzo\" rel=\"noopener\">Gitzo Lightweight Traveler </a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#induro\" rel=\"noopener\">Induro AKB1</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#sirui\" rel=\"noopener\">SIRUI T04S</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#benro\" rel=\"noopener\">Benro Adventure 2 Series</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#leofoto\" rel=\"noopener\">Leofoto LS-364C CF</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#mefoto\" rel=\"noopener\">MeFOTO Roadtrip S</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#dolica\" rel=\"noopener\">Dolica Odyssey Series</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#elementmii\" rel=\"noopener\">Manfrotto Element MII</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#peak\" rel=\"noopener\">Peak Design Travel Tripod</a></li>\n</ol>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"befree\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Manfrotto Befree GT XPRO</h2>\n<img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B07XQJ7B9M\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\">\n<p>The <a href=\"https://geni.us/ZuRj\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Manfrotto Befree GT XPRO Aluminum Tripod</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is lightweight, compact, and made from high-quality aluminum.</p>\n<p>This tripod has a quick and easy setup and is capable of holding up to 22 pounds of gear.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"gitzo\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Gitzo Lightweight Traveler</h2>\n<img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B071XJM8KG\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\">\n<p>The <a href=\"https://geni.us/4mviZZS\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Gitzo Lightweight Traveler Tripod</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is made from carbon fiber, making it both strong and lightweight.</p>\n<p>This tripod also features interchangeable, reverse-folding legs, allowing you to customize it for your specific needs.</p>\n<p>Made in Italy.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"induro\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Induro AKB1 Tripod</h2>\n<img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B002SXMROY\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\">\n<p>The <a href=\"https://geni.us/7X53\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Induro AKB1 Tripod</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is made from high-quality aluminum and magnesium and features a compact design, making it a great option for travel.</p>\n<p>This tripod’s adjustable angle leg locks accommodate uneven surfaces and awkward shooting situations. Amazon purchase includes a deluxe carrying bag with strap.</p>\n<p>Made in the USA.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"sirui\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>SIRUI T04S Series Carbon Fiber&nbsp;</h2>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Sirui-T-024S-Carbon-Compact-Capacity/dp/B07KD1S2LD?crid=1NJYVBMMUL3O1&amp;keywords=Sirui+P-424S&amp;qid=1677172045&amp;sprefix=sirui+p-424s+%2Caps%2C118&amp;sr=8-9&amp;geniuslink=true&amp;linkCode=li2&amp;tag=frontrowins06-20&amp;linkId=6ce8fe8d810d6b6318555d90459e80df&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_il\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" linktext=\"\"></a><img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B07KD1S2LD\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\">The <a href=\"https://geni.us/iDps\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">SIRUI T04S Series Carbon Fiber Tripod</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is made from carbon fiber and features a compact design, making it a great option for travel.</p>\n<p>This tripod has a load capacity of 13.2 lbs. and has a maximum height of 58.7\".</p>\n<p>The lightweight design and small size of this tripod are perfect for all adventurers who require a compact travel tripod. Easily storable in a backpack.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"benro\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Benro Adventure 2 Series<img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B00YEUBOPC\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\"></h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https://geni.us/oGgg9Lf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Benro Adventure 2</a>&nbsp;[Amazon Affiliate Link] is made from high-quality aluminum and features a compact design, making it a great option for travel.</p>\n<p>This tripod also has a high load capacity and is capable of holding up to 26.5 pounds of gear.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"leofoto\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Leofoto 364C CF Travel Tripod</h2>\n<p><img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B07FK7QLSL\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\">The <a href=\"https://geni.us/OoOqilH\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Leofoto<span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"> </span>364C CF Travel Tripod</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is a lightweight carbon fiber tripod. The Amazon purchase includes a carrying case, tripod spike set, sandbag hook and multi-tool.</p>\n<p>Locks engage and disengage with just a small turn, and the contact feels very positive.</p>\n<p>Legs sections slide smoothly. Max load: 55 lbs.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"mefoto\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>MeFOTO Roadtrip S Travel Tripod</h2>\n<p><img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B002F85APA\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\">The <a href=\"https://geni.us/UnZa0A\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">MeFOTO Roadtrip S Travel Tripod</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is a carbon fiber tripod that is capable of being converted to a monopod.</p>\n<p>This tripod takes <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/overview-of-the-arca-swiss-and-cambo-architectural-cameras\">Arca-Swiss</a> style camera plates.</p>\n<p>This tripod’s reverse folding design allows it to be super compact for fitting inside cases or attaching to camera bags.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"dolica\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Dolica Odyssey Series</h2>\n<p><img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B01MAX2IK3\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\">The <a href=\"https://geni.us/mJHp7Qp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Dolica Odyssey Series tripod</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is lightweight (made of aluminum) yet sturdy. The tripod has a professional grade ball head and Arca-Swiss style camera plates.</p>\n<p>The tripod’s legs are resistant to the corrosive power of seawater, humidity and other aggressive natural environments.</p>\n<p>This tripod extends to a maximum of 60” in height and the Amazon purchase comes with a nylon carrying case.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"elementmii\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Manfrotto Element MII</h2>\n<p><img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B08JZCQ9WQ\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\">The <a href=\"https://geni.us/YprbV\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Manfrotto Element MII</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is a lightweight aluminum travel tripod. This tripod reaches up to 160 cm, folds down to 42.5 cm and has a weight capacity of 17 lbs. (capable of holding even heavy zoom lenses).</p>\n<p>This tripod’s rapid leg opening system and ergonomic twist-locks firmly lock the legs into position, allowing quick setup while keeping your focus on the shot.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Made in Italy.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<a id=\"peak\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"></a>\n<h2>Peak Design Travel Tripod&nbsp;</h2>\n<p><img src=\"https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=frontrowins06-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B085BQS6K4\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\">The <a href=\"https://geni.us/QRcSqb\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Peak Design Travel Tripod</a> [Amazon Affiliate Link] is a lightweight travel tripod made of aluminum. This tripod has an impressive weight capacity of 20 lbs. that is capable of supporting a full-frame DSLR with a telephoto lens.</p>\n<p>All parts are serviceable, cleanable, and replaceable. The Amazon purchase includes a padded, weatherproof case.&nbsp;Also available in a more expensive <a href=\"https://geni.us/CIBCPA\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">carbon fiber model</a>.</p>\n<p>These are just a few of the many options available, and you should choose the travel tripod that best fits your specific needs and preferences. And, of course, if you’re traveling abroad with your photography gear, you should insure the gear to stay on the safe side.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2>Get Photography Insurance (Canada)</h2>\n<p><a href=\"https://photographer.frontrowinsurance.com/\">Front Row’s photography insurance policy</a> (Canada) can be purchased online 24/7. If a location requires evidence of liability insurance before they will allow you on the property to shoot, Front Row can provide that to you in 5 minutes, 24/7 for 12 months of coverage. Online means lower cost.</p>\n<p>Worldwide coverage options are available on the photography insurance policy:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Standard Worldwide</strong>: choose this option if you will need coverage outside of Canada/USA for less than 90 days during your policy period.</li>\n<li><strong>Extended Worldwide</strong>: choose this option if you will need coverage outside of Canada/USA between 90 days and less than 360 days during your policy period.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Refer a Friend to Front Row</h2>\n<p>Based on customer demand, we’ve setup our <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/referral\">referral marketing program</a> and if you refer a friend to Front Row, you could win a $15 Amazon eGift Card OR be entered into a random draw to win a $99 Amazon eGift Card! <em>(depending on your province)</em><em>&nbsp;</em></p>\n<h3>Related posts:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">eBook</span>: <a href=\"/photography-insurance-101\" rel=\"noopener\">PHOTOGRAPHY INSURANCE 101</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/top-10-camera-sling-bags-for-photographers-and-filmmakers\">THE BEST CAMERA SLING BAGS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/overview-of-the-phase-one-iq4?hsLang=en\">OVERVIEW OF THE PHASE ONE IQ4</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/how-to-protect-your-camera-lenses\">HOW TO PROTECT YOUR CAMERA LENS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/best-budget-cameras-for-photography\">THE BEST BUDGET CAMERAS FOR PHOTOGRAPHY</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/top-led-lights-photographers-videographers-gaffers\">THE TOP LED LIGHTS FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS, VIDEOGRAPHERS AND GAFFERS</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://stories.frontrowinsurance.com/best-travel-tripods-for-photographers/\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Web Story: THE BEST BUDGET TRAVEL TRIPODS</a></li>\n</ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong><em>About</em></strong><em>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment. </em></p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><strong><em>Disclaimer</em></strong><em>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. 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exciting addition to its Corporate Advisory &amp; Specialty practice</h2>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">March 1, 2023, Surrey, BC/Territories of the Coast Salish (Kwantlen, Katzie, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen First Nations)</span></em> – Westland Insurance, Canada’s largest independently owned insurance broker, today announced that it has acquired Shephard Ashmore Insurance Inc. in Vancouver, B.C.</p>\n<p>Shephard Ashmore has been Canada’s leading music insurance brokerage for over 40 years.&nbsp;They pioneered music insurance programs for independent artists in the late 1970s, and today they count some of the biggest names in show business as clients. Shephard Ashmore provides insurance and risk management solutions for major tours, festivals, and events, and provides custom policies for the assets of artists and entertainers. Peter Parkin and his Shephard Ashmore team will join Front Row Insurance Brokers as part of Westland’s Corporate Advisory &amp; Specialty practice.</p>\n<p>Front Row Insurance Brokers is one of the largest and most respected film and entertainment brokers in North America.&nbsp;They offer fast insurance and risk management solutions to the entertainment industry, including film production, music, theatre, live performance, and commercial photographers. Front Row has eight offices across North America including Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, Los Angeles, Nashville, and New York.</p>\n<p>“We’re thrilled to add Shephard Ashmore’s talent and expertise to our market-leading entertainment team,” says Jamie Lyons, President &amp; CEO of Westland. “We look forward to expanding their music specialty across Front Row’s platform in Canada, the U.S., and internationally.”</p>\n</div>\n<section>\n<div>\n<h3>About Westland Insurance Group</h3>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.westlandinsurance.ca/\">Westland Insurance Group</a>&nbsp;is one of the largest and fastest-growing independent insurance brokers in Canada. Trading over $2.5 billion of premium, Westland continues to expand coast to coast. Westland’s brokers provide expertise and advisory-based services across<span>&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://www.westlandinsurance.ca/business/\">commercial</a>,<span>&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://www.westlandinsurance.ca/insurance/\">personal</a>,<span>&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://mygroup.ca/about-us/group-insurance-benefits/\">employee benefits</a>,<span>&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://www.westlandinsurance.ca/business/farm/\">farm</a>, and<span>&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://www.westlandinsurance.ca/business/industry-specialties/\">specialty insurance segments</a>. Since its founding in 1980, Westland has remained a family-owned company that is committed to supporting its clients, industry partners and<span>&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://www.westlandinsurance.ca/community/\">local communities</a>. For more information, please visit<span>&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://www.westlandinsurance.ca/\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">westlandinsurance.ca</a></p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<h3>Media Contact:</h3>\n<p>Westland Insurance Group Ltd.<br>Jessica Thiessen, Senior Manager, Communications<br>Phone: 778-288-7894<br><a href=\"mailto:mediaenquiry@westlandinsurance.ca\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">mediaenquiry@westlandinsurance.ca</a></p>\n</div>\n</section>\n</article>\n</div>\n</section>","post_summary":"<section>\n<div>\n<article id=\"post-13147\">\n<div>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 36px;\">Canada’s largest independent insurance broker continues to grow across Canada with exciting addition to its Corporate Advisory &amp; Specialty practice</h2>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">March 1, 2023, Surrey, BC/Territories of the Coast Salish (Kwantlen, Katzie, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen First Nations)</span></em> – Westland Insurance, Canada’s largest independently owned insurance broker, today announced that it has acquired Shephard Ashmore Insurance Inc. in Vancouver, B.C.</p>\n<p>Shephard Ashmore has been Canada’s leading music insurance brokerage for over 40 years.&nbsp;They pioneered music insurance programs for independent artists in the late 1970s, and today they count some of the biggest names in show business as clients. Shephard Ashmore provides insurance and risk management solutions for major tours, festivals, and events, and provides custom policies for the assets of artists and entertainers. Peter Parkin and his Shephard Ashmore team will join Front Row Insurance Brokers as part of Westland’s Corporate Advisory &amp; Specialty practice.</p>\n<p>Front Row Insurance Brokers is one of the largest and most respected film and entertainment brokers in North America.&nbsp;They offer fast insurance and risk management solutions to the entertainment industry, including film production, music, theatre, live performance, and commercial photographers. Front Row has eight offices across North America including Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, Los Angeles, Nashville, and New York.</p>\n<p>“We’re thrilled to add Shephard Ashmore’s talent and expertise to our market-leading entertainment team,” says Jamie Lyons, President &amp; CEO of Westland. “We look forward to expanding their music specialty across Front Row’s platform in Canada, the U.S., and internationally.”</p>\n</div>\n<section>\n<div>\n<h3>About Westland Insurance Group</h3>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.westlandinsurance.ca/\">Westland Insurance Group</a>&nbsp;is one of the largest and fastest-growing independent insurance brokers in Canada. Trading over $2.5 billion of premium, Westland continues to expand coast to coast. Westland’s brokers provide expertise and advisory-based services across<span>&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://www.westlandinsurance.ca/business/\">commercial</a>,<span>&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://www.westlandinsurance.ca/insurance/\">personal</a>,<span>&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://mygroup.ca/about-us/group-insurance-benefits/\">employee benefits</a>,<span>&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://www.westlandinsurance.ca/business/farm/\">farm</a>, and<span>&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://www.westlandinsurance.ca/business/industry-specialties/\">specialty insurance segments</a>. Since its founding in 1980, Westland has remained a family-owned company that is committed to supporting its clients, industry partners and<span>&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://www.westlandinsurance.ca/community/\">local communities</a>. For more information, please visit<span>&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://www.westlandinsurance.ca/\" target=\"\" rel=\"noopener\">westlandinsurance.ca</a></p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<h3>Media Contact:</h3>\n<p>Westland Insurance Group Ltd.<br>Jessica Thiessen, Senior Manager, Communications<br>Phone: 778-288-7894<br><a href=\"mailto:mediaenquiry@westlandinsurance.ca\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">mediaenquiry@westlandinsurance.ca</a></p>\n</div>\n</section>\n</article>\n</div>\n</section>","blog_post_schedule_task_uid":null,"blog_publish_to_social_media_task":"DONE","blog_publish_instant_email_task_uid":"DONE","blog_publish_instant_email_campaign_id":null,"blog_publish_instant_email_retry_count":null,"rss_body":"<section>\n<div>\n<article id=\"post-13147\">\n<div>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 36px;\">Canada’s largest independent insurance broker continues to grow across Canada with exciting addition to its Corporate Advisory &amp; Specialty practice</h2>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">March 1, 2023, Surrey, BC/Territories of the Coast Salish (Kwantlen, Katzie, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen First Nations)</span></em> – Westland Insurance, Canada’s largest independently owned insurance broker, today announced that it has acquired Shephard Ashmore Insurance Inc. in Vancouver, B.C.</p>\n<p>Shephard Ashmore has been Canada’s leading music insurance brokerage for over 40 years.&nbsp;They pioneered music insurance programs for independent artists in the late 1970s, and today they count some of the biggest names in show business as clients. 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Front Row has eight offices across North America including Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, Los Angeles, Nashville, and New York.</p>\n<p>“We’re thrilled to add Shephard Ashmore’s talent and expertise to our market-leading entertainment team,” says Jamie Lyons, President &amp; CEO of Westland. “We look forward to expanding their music specialty across Front Row’s platform in Canada, the U.S., and internationally.”</p>\n</div>\n<section>\n<div>\n<h3>About Westland Insurance Group</h3>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.westlandinsurance.ca/\">Westland Insurance Group</a>&nbsp;is one of the largest and fastest-growing independent insurance brokers in Canada. Trading over $2.5 billion of premium, Westland continues to expand coast to coast. 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Westland’s brokers provide expertise and advisory-based services across<span>&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://www.westlandinsurance.ca/business/\">commercial</a>,<span>&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://www.westlandinsurance.ca/insurance/\">personal</a>,<span>&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://mygroup.ca/about-us/group-insurance-benefits/\">employee benefits</a>,<span>&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://www.westlandinsurance.ca/business/farm/\">farm</a>, and<span>&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://www.westlandinsurance.ca/business/industry-specialties/\">specialty insurance segments</a>. Since its founding in 1980, Westland has remained a family-owned company that is committed to supporting its clients, industry partners and<span>&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://www.westlandinsurance.ca/community/\">local communities</a>. 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Westland’s brokers provide expertise and advisory-based services across<span>&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://www.westlandinsurance.ca/business/\">commercial</a>,<span>&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://www.westlandinsurance.ca/insurance/\">personal</a>,<span>&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://mygroup.ca/about-us/group-insurance-benefits/\">employee benefits</a>,<span>&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://www.westlandinsurance.ca/business/farm/\">farm</a>, and<span>&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://www.westlandinsurance.ca/business/industry-specialties/\">specialty insurance segments</a>. Since its founding in 1980, Westland has remained a family-owned company that is committed to supporting its clients, industry partners and<span>&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://www.westlandinsurance.ca/community/\">local communities</a>. 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Front Row has eight offices across North America including Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, Los Angeles, Nashville, and New York.</p>\n<p>“We’re thrilled to add Shephard Ashmore’s talent and expertise to our market-leading entertainment team,” says Jamie Lyons, President &amp; CEO of Westland. “We look forward to expanding their music specialty across Front Row’s platform in Canada, the U.S., and internationally.”</p>\n</div>\n<section>\n<div>\n<h3>About Westland Insurance Group</h3>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.westlandinsurance.ca/\">Westland Insurance Group</a>&nbsp;is one of the largest and fastest-growing independent insurance brokers in Canada. Trading over $2.5 billion of premium, Westland continues to expand coast to coast. Westland’s brokers provide expertise and advisory-based services across<span>&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://www.westlandinsurance.ca/business/\">commercial</a>,<span>&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://www.westlandinsurance.ca/insurance/\">personal</a>,<span>&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://mygroup.ca/about-us/group-insurance-benefits/\">employee benefits</a>,<span>&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://www.westlandinsurance.ca/business/farm/\">farm</a>, and<span>&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://www.westlandinsurance.ca/business/industry-specialties/\">specialty insurance segments</a>. Since its founding in 1980, Westland has remained a family-owned company that is committed to supporting its clients, industry partners and<span>&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://www.westlandinsurance.ca/community/\">local communities</a>. 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Front Row has eight offices across North America including Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, Los Angeles, Nashville, and New York.</p>\n<p>“We’re thrilled to add Shephard Ashmore’s talent and expertise to our market-leading entertainment team,” says Jamie Lyons, President &amp; CEO of Westland. “We look forward to expanding their music specialty across Front Row’s platform in Canada, the U.S., and internationally.”</p>\n</div>\n<section>\n<div>\n<h3>About Westland Insurance Group</h3>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.westlandinsurance.ca/\">Westland Insurance Group</a>&nbsp;is one of the largest and fastest-growing independent insurance brokers in Canada. Trading over $2.5 billion of premium, Westland continues to expand coast to coast. Westland’s brokers provide expertise and advisory-based services across<span>&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://www.westlandinsurance.ca/business/\">commercial</a>,<span>&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://www.westlandinsurance.ca/insurance/\">personal</a>,<span>&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://mygroup.ca/about-us/group-insurance-benefits/\">employee benefits</a>,<span>&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://www.westlandinsurance.ca/business/farm/\">farm</a>, and<span>&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://www.westlandinsurance.ca/business/industry-specialties/\">specialty insurance segments</a>. Since its founding in 1980, Westland has remained a family-owned company that is committed to supporting its clients, industry partners and<span>&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://www.westlandinsurance.ca/community/\">local communities</a>. 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Westland’s brokers provide expertise and advisory-based services across<span>&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://www.westlandinsurance.ca/business/\">commercial</a>,<span>&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://www.westlandinsurance.ca/insurance/\">personal</a>,<span>&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://mygroup.ca/about-us/group-insurance-benefits/\">employee benefits</a>,<span>&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://www.westlandinsurance.ca/business/farm/\">farm</a>, and<span>&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://www.westlandinsurance.ca/business/industry-specialties/\">specialty insurance segments</a>. Since its founding in 1980, Westland has remained a family-owned company that is committed to supporting its clients, industry partners and<span>&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://www.westlandinsurance.ca/community/\">local communities</a>. 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You may see production policies without cast coverage, but only because the coverage has been declined. It is not a separate policy. The largest limits on a production policy are typically:<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"> i)</span> cast coverage and<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"> ii)</span> <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/negative-film-and-faulty-stock-insurance-explained\">negative film &amp; faulty stock coverage</a>. Cast claims can be among the biggest claims that a project can incur. The largest cast claim was approx. $50M USD, on the <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">Fast &amp; Furious</span> franchise, as a result of <a href=\"/articles/how-to-call-a-wrap-on-top-film-insurance-claims\" rel=\"noopener\">Paul Walker’s tragic death</a>. The largest cast claim in Canada resulted from Heath Ledger’s death during production of <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Imaginarium_of_Doctor_Parnassus\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><em>The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus</em></a> (2009). Ledger’s role, you may recall, was recast with three actors: Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell, and Jude Law.</p>\n<p>The costs associated with replacing an actor mid-production <a href=\"/articles/injuries-to-actors-could-be-covered-under-cast-production-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">due to injury</a> or death can be huge. Production has to come to a grinding halt, suitable new actors have to be found, and then production has to restart. The costs of doing these extra shoots would be covered by cast insurance. The insurance company would look at the initial budget of the production and cross-reference this with the extra costs incurred to complete the project. The production has to demonstrate that all these <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/75392/film-production-equipment-insurance-why-you-need-extra-expense\" rel=\"noopener\">extra expenses</a> incurred were truly necessary to complete the project. They would have to show how much overtime the crew was paid, extra costs for cast, locations, equipment rentals, hair &amp; makeup,<em> etc.</em></p>\n<p>Negative film &amp; faulty stock insurance covers losses to your actual footage. This term is from an older era of filmmaking where productions shot on celluloid and, of course, there is a higher risk of celluloid being lost or damaged, in part because it is flammable, <em>etc.</em></p>\n<p>There is a possibility here that all of your footage could be lost, and you would have to reshoot everything. Cast and neg/faulty stock insurance will always have a limit that is around the <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/blog/film-production-insurance-premiums-one-way-to-save-money\">full gross budget of the production</a> because there is the risk that everything would have to be redone.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">— <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/davidmcleish\">David McLeish</a> | Account Executive, Front Row Insurance<br>Courtesy of the <em>BIPOC Credits</em> podcast: <a href=\"https://shows.acast.com/bipoc-credits\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://shows.acast.com/bipoc-credits</a></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong><em>Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</em></strong> <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/film-production-insurance\">Get a quote for film production insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment. Offices in: Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, NY, and LA.</em></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. 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The largest cast claim in Canada resulted from Heath Ledger’s death during production of <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Imaginarium_of_Doctor_Parnassus\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><em>The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus</em></a> (2009). Ledger’s role, you may recall, was recast with three actors: Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell, and Jude Law.</p>\n<p>The costs associated with replacing an actor mid-production <a href=\"/articles/injuries-to-actors-could-be-covered-under-cast-production-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">due to injury</a> or death can be huge. Production has to come to a grinding halt, suitable new actors have to be found, and then production has to restart. The costs of doing these extra shoots would be covered by cast insurance. The insurance company would look at the initial budget of the production and cross-reference this with the extra costs incurred to complete the project. The production has to demonstrate that all these <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/75392/film-production-equipment-insurance-why-you-need-extra-expense\" rel=\"noopener\">extra expenses</a> incurred were truly necessary to complete the project. They would have to show how much overtime the crew was paid, extra costs for cast, locations, equipment rentals, hair &amp; makeup,<em> etc.</em></p>\n<p>Negative film &amp; faulty stock insurance covers losses to your actual footage. This term is from an older era of filmmaking where productions shot on celluloid and, of course, there is a higher risk of celluloid being lost or damaged, in part because it is flammable, <em>etc.</em></p>\n<p>There is a possibility here that all of your footage could be lost, and you would have to reshoot everything. Cast and neg/faulty stock insurance will always have a limit that is around the <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/blog/film-production-insurance-premiums-one-way-to-save-money\">full gross budget of the production</a> because there is the risk that everything would have to be redone.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">— <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/davidmcleish\">David McLeish</a> | Account Executive, Front Row Insurance<br>Courtesy of the <em>BIPOC Credits</em> podcast: <a href=\"https://shows.acast.com/bipoc-credits\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://shows.acast.com/bipoc-credits</a></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong><em>Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</em></strong> <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/film-production-insurance\">Get a quote for film production insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. 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The largest cast claim in Canada resulted from Heath Ledger’s death during production of <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Imaginarium_of_Doctor_Parnassus\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><em>The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus</em></a> (2009). Ledger’s role, you may recall, was recast with three actors: Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell, and Jude Law.</p>\n<p>The costs associated with replacing an actor mid-production <a href=\"/articles/injuries-to-actors-could-be-covered-under-cast-production-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">due to injury</a> or death can be huge. Production has to come to a grinding halt, suitable new actors have to be found, and then production has to restart. The costs of doing these extra shoots would be covered by cast insurance. The insurance company would look at the initial budget of the production and cross-reference this with the extra costs incurred to complete the project. The production has to demonstrate that all these <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/75392/film-production-equipment-insurance-why-you-need-extra-expense\" rel=\"noopener\">extra expenses</a> incurred were truly necessary to complete the project. They would have to show how much overtime the crew was paid, extra costs for cast, locations, equipment rentals, hair &amp; makeup,<em> etc.</em></p>\n<p>Negative film &amp; faulty stock insurance covers losses to your actual footage. This term is from an older era of filmmaking where productions shot on celluloid and, of course, there is a higher risk of celluloid being lost or damaged, in part because it is flammable, <em>etc.</em></p>\n<p>There is a possibility here that all of your footage could be lost, and you would have to reshoot everything. Cast and neg/faulty stock insurance will always have a limit that is around the <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/blog/film-production-insurance-premiums-one-way-to-save-money\">full gross budget of the production</a> because there is the risk that everything would have to be redone.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">— <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/davidmcleish\">David McLeish</a> | Account Executive, Front Row Insurance<br>Courtesy of the <em>BIPOC Credits</em> podcast: <a href=\"https://shows.acast.com/bipoc-credits\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://shows.acast.com/bipoc-credits</a></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong><em>Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</em></strong> <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/film-production-insurance\">Get a quote for film production insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment. Offices in: Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, NY, and LA.</em></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. 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The production has to demonstrate that all these <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/75392/film-production-equipment-insurance-why-you-need-extra-expense\" rel=\"noopener\">extra expenses</a> incurred were truly necessary to complete the project. They would have to show how much overtime the crew was paid, extra costs for cast, locations, equipment rentals, hair &amp; makeup,<em> etc.</em></p>\n<p>Negative film &amp; faulty stock insurance covers losses to your actual footage. This term is from an older era of filmmaking where productions shot on celluloid and, of course, there is a higher risk of celluloid being lost or damaged, in part because it is flammable, <em>etc.</em></p>\n<p>There is a possibility here that all of your footage could be lost, and you would have to reshoot everything. Cast and neg/faulty stock insurance will always have a limit that is around the <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/blog/film-production-insurance-premiums-one-way-to-save-money\">full gross budget of the production</a> because there is the risk that everything would have to be redone.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">— <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/davidmcleish\">David McLeish</a> | Account Executive, Front Row Insurance<br>Courtesy of the <em>BIPOC Credits</em> podcast: <a href=\"https://shows.acast.com/bipoc-credits\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://shows.acast.com/bipoc-credits</a></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong><em>Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</em></strong> <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/film-production-insurance\">Get a quote for film production insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. 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You may see production policies without cast coverage, but only because the coverage has been declined. It is not a separate policy. The largest limits on a production policy are typically:<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"> i)</span> cast coverage and<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"> ii)</span> <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/negative-film-and-faulty-stock-insurance-explained\">negative film &amp; faulty stock coverage</a>. Cast claims can be among the biggest claims that a project can incur. The largest cast claim was approx. $50M USD, on the <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">Fast &amp; Furious</span> franchise, as a result of <a href=\"/articles/how-to-call-a-wrap-on-top-film-insurance-claims\" rel=\"noopener\">Paul Walker’s tragic death</a>. The largest cast claim in Canada resulted from Heath Ledger’s death during production of <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Imaginarium_of_Doctor_Parnassus\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><em>The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus</em></a> (2009). Ledger’s role, you may recall, was recast with three actors: Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell, and Jude Law.</p>\n<p>The costs associated with replacing an actor mid-production <a href=\"/articles/injuries-to-actors-could-be-covered-under-cast-production-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">due to injury</a> or death can be huge. Production has to come to a grinding halt, suitable new actors have to be found, and then production has to restart. The costs of doing these extra shoots would be covered by cast insurance. The insurance company would look at the initial budget of the production and cross-reference this with the extra costs incurred to complete the project. The production has to demonstrate that all these <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/75392/film-production-equipment-insurance-why-you-need-extra-expense\" rel=\"noopener\">extra expenses</a> incurred were truly necessary to complete the project. They would have to show how much overtime the crew was paid, extra costs for cast, locations, equipment rentals, hair &amp; makeup,<em> etc.</em></p>\n<p>Negative film &amp; faulty stock insurance covers losses to your actual footage. This term is from an older era of filmmaking where productions shot on celluloid and, of course, there is a higher risk of celluloid being lost or damaged, in part because it is flammable, <em>etc.</em></p>\n<p>There is a possibility here that all of your footage could be lost, and you would have to reshoot everything. Cast and neg/faulty stock insurance will always have a limit that is around the <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/blog/film-production-insurance-premiums-one-way-to-save-money\">full gross budget of the production</a> because there is the risk that everything would have to be redone.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">— <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/davidmcleish\">David McLeish</a> | Account Executive, Front Row Insurance<br>Courtesy of the <em>BIPOC Credits</em> podcast: <a href=\"https://shows.acast.com/bipoc-credits\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://shows.acast.com/bipoc-credits</a></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong><em>Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</em></strong> <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/film-production-insurance\">Get a quote for film production insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment. Offices in: Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, NY, and LA.</em></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. This website does not make any representations that coverage does or does not exist for any particular claim or loss, or type of claim or loss, under any policy. 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height: auto; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: 0; max-width: 560px; max-height: 315px; min-width: 256px; margin: 0px auto; display: block;\">\n<div class=\"hs-responsive-embed-inner-wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%; margin: 0;\"><iframe class=\"hs-responsive-embed-iframe\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/3p8Bo48egg0?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n<!--more-->\n<h2><strong><br>Q</strong>: Does cast insurance have to be purchased separately from a production policy?</h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">A: </span>No, <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/articles/bid/61710/cast-insurance-5-reasons-to-use-an-approved-cast-doctor\">cast insurance</a> is part of a <a href=\"/en/film-production-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">production policy</a>. You may see production policies without cast coverage, but only because the coverage has been declined. It is not a separate policy. The largest limits on a production policy are typically:<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"> i)</span> cast coverage and<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"> ii)</span> <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/negative-film-and-faulty-stock-insurance-explained\">negative film &amp; faulty stock coverage</a>. Cast claims can be among the biggest claims that a project can incur. The largest cast claim was approx. $50M USD, on the <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">Fast &amp; Furious</span> franchise, as a result of <a href=\"/articles/how-to-call-a-wrap-on-top-film-insurance-claims\" rel=\"noopener\">Paul Walker’s tragic death</a>. The largest cast claim in Canada resulted from Heath Ledger’s death during production of <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Imaginarium_of_Doctor_Parnassus\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><em>The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus</em></a> (2009). Ledger’s role, you may recall, was recast with three actors: Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell, and Jude Law.</p>\n<p>The costs associated with replacing an actor mid-production <a href=\"/articles/injuries-to-actors-could-be-covered-under-cast-production-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">due to injury</a> or death can be huge. Production has to come to a grinding halt, suitable new actors have to be found, and then production has to restart. The costs of doing these extra shoots would be covered by cast insurance. The insurance company would look at the initial budget of the production and cross-reference this with the extra costs incurred to complete the project. The production has to demonstrate that all these <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/75392/film-production-equipment-insurance-why-you-need-extra-expense\" rel=\"noopener\">extra expenses</a> incurred were truly necessary to complete the project. They would have to show how much overtime the crew was paid, extra costs for cast, locations, equipment rentals, hair &amp; makeup,<em> etc.</em></p>\n<p>Negative film &amp; faulty stock insurance covers losses to your actual footage. This term is from an older era of filmmaking where productions shot on celluloid and, of course, there is a higher risk of celluloid being lost or damaged, in part because it is flammable, <em>etc.</em></p>\n<p>There is a possibility here that all of your footage could be lost, and you would have to reshoot everything. Cast and neg/faulty stock insurance will always have a limit that is around the <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/blog/film-production-insurance-premiums-one-way-to-save-money\">full gross budget of the production</a> because there is the risk that everything would have to be redone.</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">— <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/davidmcleish\">David McLeish</a> | Account Executive, Front Row Insurance<br>Courtesy of the <em>BIPOC Credits</em> podcast: <a href=\"https://shows.acast.com/bipoc-credits\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https://shows.acast.com/bipoc-credits</a></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><strong><em>Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</em></strong> <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/film-production-insurance\">Get a quote for film production insurance here</a>.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">About</span>: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that specializes in the entertainment industry – specifically, the film industry. Front Row works hard to provide insurance protection for a very low cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row works diligently with clients and insurers to expedite the payment. Offices in: Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, NY, and LA.</em></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Disclaimer</span>: Informational statements regarding insurance coverage are for general description purposes only. These statements do not amend, modify or supplement any insurance policy. Consult the actual policy or your broker for details regarding terms, conditions, coverage, exclusions, products, services and programs which may be available to you. Your eligibility for particular products and services is subject to the final determination of underwriting qualifications and acceptance by the insurance underwriting company providing such products or services. 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And as such, characters need to be protected by a combination of copyright, trademark and unfair competition laws.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.copyright.gov/title17/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The 1976 US Copyright Act</a> provides creators and/or owners of graphic characters copyright protection that is strong, but limited. <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/102723/e-o-insurance-how-much-of-your-productions-format-is-copyright-able\" rel=\"noopener\">The copyrightable expression</a> of a character is much more than just the character's physical appearance; it includes the specific name, physical appearance, and character traits of that character.</p>\n<p>One of the more difficult problems of applying copyright law and protection to an animated character is protecting a particular character once that character has taken on a life of its own and the character is no longer existing only in the original context in which it first appeared. Copyright law will find that <a href=\"/articles/bid/103438/e-o-acquire-proper-permission\" rel=\"noopener\">copyright infringement</a> has occurred when someone other than the rightful copyright owner of the character uses that character without permission, especially if such use copies the appearance and unique character traits that distinguishes the particular character.</p>\n<p>But, because <a href=\"/articles/can-an-idea-be-copyrighted\" rel=\"noopener\">copyright law does not protect ideas</a> from infringement, and only protects the expression of those ideas, courts will not protect character types. 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They are interested in reviewing what exists in classcodes 38, 41, 3, 9, 16, 18, 24, 25, and 28, which cover such things as telecommunications services, education and entertainment services, toys and games, sporting equipment, video and audio equipment, paper goods, textiles, clothing, and cosmetics and cleaning preparations.</p>\n<p>Additionally, clients are requesting <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">design and image reports</span> to ensure that their animated character, prop, product design or logo is not inadvertently similar to an existing property. This type of search involves meticulously sifting through images from a vast collection of databases, including but not limited to reverse image software and Canada, US, and international trademark design marks. This report provides a detailed account of any images, toys, products or design marks that are notably similar to the item and helps provide peace of mind that the design is not infringing on any other proprietary works.</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">The Research House Clearance Services</span> specializes in providing research services for the entertainment industry, including script clearances, title searches and Design &amp; Image Reports. Visit their website </span><a href=\"https://www.researchhouse.ca/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">here</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">Guest post by Erin O’Brien and Krista Johnston </span><a href=\"mailto:office@researchhouse.ca\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">office@researchhouse.ca</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> 604-837-8461</span></p>\n<h3>Related Links:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/en/animation-studios\" rel=\"noopener\">Animation Studio Insurance</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/en/film-production-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">Film Production Insurance</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/26544/script-insurance-clearance-reports-what-are-they-and-why-are-they-important\" rel=\"noopener\">Script Clearance Reports: Why are They Important?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/script-clearance-and-title-search-report-cost\" rel=\"noopener\">Cost of Script Clearance Reports</a></li>\n</ul>","postBodyRss":"<p>Unlike some live-action shows, animated TV isn't just limited to a television screen. 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Studies suggest that Internet consumption, when combined with mobile usage, has surpassed TV consumption.</p>\n<p>When developing an animated series that has enormous commercial potential, production companies are no longer just thinking about the characters in the series, but also in other media formats and merchandising activities. As the creators develop the character, they consider the characteristics that provide a character's uniqueness; a <a href=\"/articles/why-do-fictional-character-names-need-to-be-researched\" rel=\"noopener\">name</a>, physical appearance, and attitude or character traits.</p>\n<p>If the character is used outside of the series, the production company wants to ensure that it is protected. It’s rare to see a cartoon character in only one medium. It is not uncommon today to find a character that makes its first appearance in an animated series to be immediately licensed for toys, other products and services, and to be exploited in other media formats. And as such, characters need to be protected by a combination of copyright, trademark and unfair competition laws.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.copyright.gov/title17/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The 1976 US Copyright Act</a> provides creators and/or owners of graphic characters copyright protection that is strong, but limited. <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/102723/e-o-insurance-how-much-of-your-productions-format-is-copyright-able\" rel=\"noopener\">The copyrightable expression</a> of a character is much more than just the character's physical appearance; it includes the specific name, physical appearance, and character traits of that character.</p>\n<p>One of the more difficult problems of applying copyright law and protection to an animated character is protecting a particular character once that character has taken on a life of its own and the character is no longer existing only in the original context in which it first appeared. Copyright law will find that <a href=\"/articles/bid/103438/e-o-acquire-proper-permission\" rel=\"noopener\">copyright infringement</a> has occurred when someone other than the rightful copyright owner of the character uses that character without permission, especially if such use copies the appearance and unique character traits that distinguishes the particular character.</p>\n<p>But, because <a href=\"/articles/can-an-idea-be-copyrighted\" rel=\"noopener\">copyright law does not protect ideas</a> from infringement, and only protects the expression of those ideas, courts will not protect character types. 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They are interested in reviewing what exists in classcodes 38, 41, 3, 9, 16, 18, 24, 25, and 28, which cover such things as telecommunications services, education and entertainment services, toys and games, sporting equipment, video and audio equipment, paper goods, textiles, clothing, and cosmetics and cleaning preparations.</p>\n<p>Additionally, clients are requesting <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">design and image reports</span> to ensure that their animated character, prop, product design or logo is not inadvertently similar to an existing property. This type of search involves meticulously sifting through images from a vast collection of databases, including but not limited to reverse image software and Canada, US, and international trademark design marks. This report provides a detailed account of any images, toys, products or design marks that are notably similar to the item and helps provide peace of mind that the design is not infringing on any other proprietary works.</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">The Research House Clearance Services</span> specializes in providing research services for the entertainment industry, including script clearances, title searches and Design &amp; Image Reports. Visit their website </span><a href=\"https://www.researchhouse.ca/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">here</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">Guest post by Erin O’Brien and Krista Johnston </span><a href=\"mailto:office@researchhouse.ca\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">office@researchhouse.ca</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> 604-837-8461</span></p>\n<h3>Related Links:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/en/animation-studios\" rel=\"noopener\">Animation Studio Insurance</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/en/film-production-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">Film Production Insurance</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/26544/script-insurance-clearance-reports-what-are-they-and-why-are-they-important\" rel=\"noopener\">Script Clearance Reports: Why are They Important?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/script-clearance-and-title-search-report-cost\" rel=\"noopener\">Cost of Script Clearance Reports</a></li>\n</ul>","postEmailContent":"<p>Unlike some live-action shows, animated TV isn't just limited to a television screen. 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And as such, characters need to be protected by a combination of copyright, trademark and unfair competition laws.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.copyright.gov/title17/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The 1976 US Copyright Act</a> provides creators and/or owners of graphic characters copyright protection that is strong, but limited. <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/102723/e-o-insurance-how-much-of-your-productions-format-is-copyright-able\" rel=\"noopener\">The copyrightable expression</a> of a character is much more than just the character's physical appearance; it includes the specific name, physical appearance, and character traits of that character.</p>\n<p>One of the more difficult problems of applying copyright law and protection to an animated character is protecting a particular character once that character has taken on a life of its own and the character is no longer existing only in the original context in which it first appeared. Copyright law will find that <a href=\"/articles/bid/103438/e-o-acquire-proper-permission\" rel=\"noopener\">copyright infringement</a> has occurred when someone other than the rightful copyright owner of the character uses that character without permission, especially if such use copies the appearance and unique character traits that distinguishes the particular character.</p>\n<p>But, because <a href=\"/articles/can-an-idea-be-copyrighted\" rel=\"noopener\">copyright law does not protect ideas</a> from infringement, and only protects the expression of those ideas, courts will not protect character types. 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This report provides a detailed account of any images, toys, products or design marks that are notably similar to the item and helps provide peace of mind that the design is not infringing on any other proprietary works.</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">The Research House Clearance Services</span> specializes in providing research services for the entertainment industry, including script clearances, title searches and Design &amp; Image Reports. Visit their website </span><a href=\"https://www.researchhouse.ca/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">here</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">Guest post by Erin O’Brien and Krista Johnston </span><a href=\"mailto:office@researchhouse.ca\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">office@researchhouse.ca</a><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"> 604-837-8461</span></p>\n<h3>Related Links:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/en/animation-studios\" rel=\"noopener\">Animation Studio Insurance</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/en/film-production-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">Film Production Insurance</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/26544/script-insurance-clearance-reports-what-are-they-and-why-are-they-important\" rel=\"noopener\">Script Clearance Reports: Why are They Important?</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/script-clearance-and-title-search-report-cost\" rel=\"noopener\">Cost of Script Clearance Reports</a></li>\n</ul>","postListSummaryFeaturedImage":"","postRssContent":"<p>Unlike some live-action shows, animated TV isn't just limited to a television screen. 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Studies suggest that Internet consumption, when combined with mobile usage, has surpassed TV consumption.</p>\n<p>When developing an animated series that has enormous commercial potential, production companies are no longer just thinking about the characters in the series, but also in other media formats and merchandising activities. As the creators develop the character, they consider the characteristics that provide a character's uniqueness; a <a href=\"/articles/why-do-fictional-character-names-need-to-be-researched\" rel=\"noopener\">name</a>, physical appearance, and attitude or character traits.</p>\n<p>If the character is used outside of the series, the production company wants to ensure that it is protected. It’s rare to see a cartoon character in only one medium. It is not uncommon today to find a character that makes its first appearance in an animated series to be immediately licensed for toys, other products and services, and to be exploited in other media formats. And as such, characters need to be protected by a combination of copyright, trademark and unfair competition laws.</p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.copyright.gov/title17/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The 1976 US Copyright Act</a> provides creators and/or owners of graphic characters copyright protection that is strong, but limited. <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/102723/e-o-insurance-how-much-of-your-productions-format-is-copyright-able\" rel=\"noopener\">The copyrightable expression</a> of a character is much more than just the character's physical appearance; it includes the specific name, physical appearance, and character traits of that character.</p>\n<p>One of the more difficult problems of applying copyright law and protection to an animated character is protecting a particular character once that character has taken on a life of its own and the character is no longer existing only in the original context in which it first appeared. Copyright law will find that <a href=\"/articles/bid/103438/e-o-acquire-proper-permission\" rel=\"noopener\">copyright infringement</a> has occurred when someone other than the rightful copyright owner of the character uses that character without permission, especially if such use copies the appearance and unique character traits that distinguishes the particular character.</p>\n<p>But, because <a href=\"/articles/can-an-idea-be-copyrighted\" rel=\"noopener\">copyright law does not protect ideas</a> from infringement, and only protects the expression of those ideas, courts will not protect character types. Therefore, the best way to protect an animated character under copyright law is to ensure that the character's appearance and personality are specific and unique.</p>\n<p><a href=\"/articles/what-is-a-trade-mark\" rel=\"noopener\">Trademark law</a> does not allow for an animated character to be trademarked solely for its own protection, but it does permit the character's name and likeness to be trademarked and as such, several of our larger animation clients are requesting additional classcode research in the trademark offices for animated characters and elements. 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This report provides a detailed account of any images, toys, products or design marks that are notably similar to the item and helps provide peace of mind that the design is not infringing on any other proprietary works.</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">The Research House Clearance Services</span> specializes in providing research services for the entertainment industry, including script clearances, title searches and Design &amp; Image Reports. 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Front Row Launches Online Business Insurance | Office Insurance (Canada)
Front Row Launches Online Business Insurance | Office Insurance (Canada)
1 September, 2017 • David Hamilton

Online Small Business / Office / Workplace Insurance Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is excited to announce the launch of their new online business liability insurance and business contents insurance program. This unique offering provides commercial renters insurance for businesses that rent or lease their office spac...

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Drivers in British Columbia Need ICBC Breach Insurance
Drivers in British Columbia Need ICBC Breach Insurance
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Protect Your Assets’ Driver’s Protection Policy Did you know that in the Province of British Columbia, your ICBC third party liability insurance may be voided? If you are an at-fault driver, charged and convicted of a “Specified Driving Offence” your third party liability may be voided by your Auto Insurance Provider. ...

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Photographers: You May NOT be Covered by Your Homeowners Policy!
Photographers: You May NOT be Covered by Your Homeowners Policy!
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You arrive back at your apartment to find your door pried open and your photography 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 and sees that you have credits for v...

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What does online DigiGear Equipment insurance actually cover?
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Effortless and Affordable Short-Term Film Insurance Canada
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You arrive back at your van to find the window smashed and your instruments 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 and sees that you have played some small gigs. Be...

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Online Insurance for Owners of Camera, Sound & Lighting Gear
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Photographers & Videographers: Save Money on your Camera Insurance
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Photography Equipment Insurance: You May not be Covered by Homeowners
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You arrive back at your car to find the trunk pried open and your camera bag missing. You take out your phone and call your broker to report the claim under the homeowners policy that you purchased. An adjuster is assigned. The claims adjuster does a web search and sees that you have advertised prints for sale. Because...

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