The Front Row View (entertainment insurance blog)
The Best Locations for Filming in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
4 March, 2022 • Grant PattenToronto has been home to many film productions over the years, both large and small. Some of the better known movies shot in Toronto include Adventures in Babysitting (1987), Mean Girls (2004) and The Shape of Water (2017). Let’s do a resource round-up of some of these filming locations in the GTA. This list is not com...
Profoto Pro-11 & ProHead Plus: An overview of these Photography Lights | Neighbourhood Studios | Front Row Insurance
16 February, 2022 • Grant PattenProfoto Pro-11 In addition to being the world's fastest flash, the Profoto Pro-11 is one of the world's most advanced flashes thanks to Profoto's proprietary AirX technology. When shooting with the Pro-11, one real-world benefit with the built-in AirX comes clear; the higher degree of convenience and control available ...
The Best Locations for Filming in Vancouver
28 January, 2022 • Grant PattenVancouver wouldn’t be “Hollywood North” if it didn’t offer a bunch of great locations for filming and that is what we’ll discuss in this blog post. We have assembled a resource round-up of some of the best locations for filming in Vancouver. This list is not comprehensive and if you feel we’re missing a location that s...
Online Auction Liability Insurance from Front Row: Buy Online!
18 January, 2022 • Grant PattenSource: 1657576549 Shutterstock image Why do you need auction liability insurance? If someone is injured through an accident at your auction and you are found legally responsible, this coverage will protect you. It will also pay for property damage claims that the insured might become legally obligated to pay. Thinking...
Second Edition: Film Insurance 101 & How to Protect Your Film Project
21 December, 2021 • Grant PattenWe at Front Row Insurance are pleased to announce the second edition of our book on Amazon, Film Insurance 101 & How to Protect Your Film Project. Available in both eBook and Paperback formats. Learn how to protect your film project with information on all the different film insurance policies available (E&O, D...
Security Tips for Film Equipment Rental Houses
20 December, 2021 • Grant PattenSource: Royalty-free stock photo ID: 2027107343, Shutterstock In recent months, thieves have targeted various rental houses across the US, stealing much valuable gear. In this post, we will briefly explain how thieves broke into these rental houses and provide some ideas on what rental houses could do to help prevent s...
Legal Expense Insurance (Canada)
15 December, 2021 • Grant PattenWith legal expense insurance, your legal risks are well managed. We know you’re busy. You’re running your business and working hard at it. But whenever you have an unforeseen legal issue, we know it means more time and work for you – and it takes you away from doing what you love. Front Row Insurance and ARAG have part...
The Top 20 Photography Magazines | Best Photography Magazines
7 October, 2021 • Grant PattenSource: Royalty-free stock photo ID: shutterstock_142495819 Let’s do a resource round-up of some of the best photography magazines out there now! We’ve compiled a diverse list of Canada, US, UK and international photography magazines for your perusal. (in no particular order) Gallerie from the PPOC PHOTONews Magazine A...
The Top 10 Casting Websites / Best Websites for Finding Actors
18 August, 2021 • Grant PattenSource: Shutterstock 1122523979, royalty-free stock image Finding the right talent is often one of the most challenging aspects of any film production. Thankfully, plenty of casting websites that can help producers fulfill these important production requirements are now available (some even for free). So, let’s do a re...
The Top 10 Budget Photography Backdrops | Best Photo Shoot Backgrounds
3 August, 2021 • Grant PattenSource: Royalty-free stock photo ID: shutterstock_456304786 Choosing a photo shoot backdrop that is appropriate for the overall mood and style that you’re trying to convey can “make or break” a photograph. So, let’s do a resource round-up of some of the best budget photography backdrops for photographers to use during ...
Subscribe to get the latest blog posts delivered to your inbox.
Browse by topic
- Abuse insurance (5)
- Actor body insurance (5)
- Aircraft insurance (3)
- Altman & Company (5)
- Animal insurance (3)
- Art school insurance (9)
- Automobile insurance for films (7)
- Band tour insurance (13)
- Bar mitzvah insurance (2)
- Best of (64)
- Camera insurance (15)
- Cast insurance (18)
- Certificates (3)
- Concert insurance (8)
- COVID-19 (19)
- Cyber insurance (4)
- Dance school insurance (7)
- Defamation insurance (6)
- DICE insurance (17)
- DigiGear (44)
- Directors & officers insurance (4)
- Disgrace insurance (2)
- Documentary insurance (32)
- Event insurance Canada (34)
- Event insurance US (31)
- Extra expense coverage (9)
- Fair use/fair dealing (11)
- Festivals (11)
- Film equipment insurance (28)
- Film insurance broker (112)
- Film insurance broker (US) (12)
- Film insurance claims (50)
- Film producer's E&O insurance (74)
- Film production (58)
- Film school insurance (11)
- Host liquor liability (7)
- Intern rights (4)
- Key person insurance (4)
- Legal expense (5)
- Music school insurance (6)
- Musical instrument insurance (34)
- Office contents insurance (5)
- Party insurance (10)
- Photography insurance (42)
- Pyrotechnics (6)
- Rental houses (14)
- Rights of privacy and publicity (10)
- Script clearance reports (12)
- Short film insurance (59)
- SPFX insurance (6)
- Stunt insurance (9)
- Sustainability (5)
- Theatre insurance (14)
- Third party property damage (5)
- Title reports (11)
- Trademark (5)
- Venue insurance (26)
- Wedding insurance (33)
- Workers compensation (4)
- All