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policy</a>.</p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>The author is an attorney who has spent a considerable amount of time working with the Canadian film and television industry. She has represented international film insurance companies for over 30 years.</p>\n<p>Also discussed in the article: <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\" noopener\"><em>Overview of Clearance Procedures</em></a></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Standard Film and TV Clearance Procedures</li>\n<li>Docu-dramas</li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/eo-are-there-different-things-needed-for-a-documentary-vs.-a-drama\" rel=\"noopener\">Documentaries</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/filmmakers-insurance-part-i\" rel=\" noopener\">Fair Use: Criticism and Parody</a></li>\n<li>Minimizing The Risk Of <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/103438/e-o-acquire-proper-permission-before-you-eat-at-mcd-or-drink-a-c\" rel=\" noopener\">Copyright</a> and Submission Claims</li>\n<li>Companion Materials, The Digital Age and More</li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</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><a href=\"/articles/producers-eo-what-is-my-distributor-and-financer-asking-for\" rel=\" noopener\">Documentary E&amp;O Insurance</a></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 production lawyer's guide to obtaining E&amp;O insurance and preventing litigation</p>\n</div></span>","postSummary":"<div class=\"hs-migrated-cms-post\">\n<h2>A production lawyer's guide to obtaining E&amp;O insurance</h2>\n<h2>FREE report: A production lawyer's guide to obtaining E&amp;O insurance and preventing litigation.</h2>\n<p><a href=\"https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/61352/file-26195750-pdf/docs/dhodgson_2005_eo_guide_-_full_article_with_attachments.pdf\" rel=\" noopener\">This comprehensive PDF report</a> is an excellent introduction to what is and what is not covered by a <a href=\"/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">film producer's E&amp;O insurance policy</a>.</p>\n</div>","blogPostScheduleTaskUid":null,"blogPublishToSocialMediaTask":"DONE","blogPublishInstantEmailTaskUid":"DONE","blogPublishInstantEmailCampaignId":null,"blogPublishInstantEmailRetryCount":0,"postListContent":"<span id=\"hs_cos_wrapper_post_body\" class=\"hs_cos_wrapper hs_cos_wrapper_meta_field hs_cos_wrapper_type_rich_text\" style=\"\" data-hs-cos-general-type=\"meta_field\" data-hs-cos-type=\"rich_text\" ><div class=\"hs-migrated-cms-post\">\n<h2>A production lawyer's guide to obtaining E&amp;O insurance</h2>\n<h2>FREE report: A production lawyer's guide to obtaining E&amp;O insurance and preventing litigation.</h2>\n<p><a href=\"https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/61352/file-26195750-pdf/docs/dhodgson_2005_eo_guide_-_full_article_with_attachments.pdf\" rel=\" noopener\">This comprehensive PDF report</a> is an excellent introduction to what is and what is not covered by a <a href=\"/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">film producer's E&amp;O insurance policy</a>.</p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>The author is an attorney who has spent a considerable amount of time working with the Canadian film and television industry. She has represented international film insurance companies for over 30 years.</p>\n<p>Also discussed in the article: <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\" noopener\"><em>Overview of Clearance Procedures</em></a></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Standard Film and TV Clearance Procedures</li>\n<li>Docu-dramas</li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/eo-are-there-different-things-needed-for-a-documentary-vs.-a-drama\" rel=\"noopener\">Documentaries</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/filmmakers-insurance-part-i\" rel=\" noopener\">Fair Use: Criticism and Parody</a></li>\n<li>Minimizing The Risk Of <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/103438/e-o-acquire-proper-permission-before-you-eat-at-mcd-or-drink-a-c\" rel=\" noopener\">Copyright</a> and Submission Claims</li>\n<li>Companion Materials, The Digital Age and More</li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</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><a href=\"/articles/producers-eo-what-is-my-distributor-and-financer-asking-for\" rel=\" noopener\">Documentary E&amp;O Insurance</a></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 production lawyer's guide to obtaining E&amp;O insurance and preventing litigation</p>\n</div></span>","postEmailContent":"<div class=\"hs-migrated-cms-post\">\n<h2>A production lawyer's guide to obtaining E&amp;O insurance</h2>\n<h2>FREE report: A production lawyer's guide to obtaining E&amp;O insurance and preventing litigation.</h2>\n<p><a href=\"https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/61352/file-26195750-pdf/docs/dhodgson_2005_eo_guide_-_full_article_with_attachments.pdf\" rel=\" noopener\">This comprehensive PDF report</a> is an excellent introduction to what is and what is not covered by a <a href=\"/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">film producer's E&amp;O insurance policy</a>.</p>\n</div>","postRssContent":"<div class=\"hs-migrated-cms-post\">\n<h2>A production lawyer's guide to obtaining E&amp;O insurance</h2>\n<h2>FREE report: A production lawyer's guide to obtaining E&amp;O insurance and preventing litigation.</h2>\n<p><a href=\"https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/61352/file-26195750-pdf/docs/dhodgson_2005_eo_guide_-_full_article_with_attachments.pdf\" rel=\" noopener\">This comprehensive PDF report</a> is an excellent introduction to what is and what is not covered by a <a href=\"/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">film producer's E&amp;O insurance policy</a>.</p>\n</div>","rssSummaryFeaturedImage":"","rssBody":"<div class=\"hs-migrated-cms-post\">\n<h2>A production lawyer's guide to obtaining E&amp;O insurance</h2>\n<h2>FREE report: A production lawyer's guide to obtaining E&amp;O insurance and preventing litigation.</h2>\n<p><a href=\"https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/61352/file-26195750-pdf/docs/dhodgson_2005_eo_guide_-_full_article_with_attachments.pdf\" rel=\" noopener\">This comprehensive PDF report</a> is an excellent introduction to what is and what is not covered by a <a href=\"/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">film producer's E&amp;O insurance policy</a>.</p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>The author is an attorney who has spent a considerable amount of time working with the Canadian film and television industry. She has represented international film insurance companies for over 30 years.</p>\n<p>Also discussed in the article: <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\" noopener\"><em>Overview of Clearance Procedures</em></a></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Standard Film and TV Clearance Procedures</li>\n<li>Docu-dramas</li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/eo-are-there-different-things-needed-for-a-documentary-vs.-a-drama\" rel=\"noopener\">Documentaries</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/filmmakers-insurance-part-i\" rel=\" noopener\">Fair Use: Criticism and Parody</a></li>\n<li>Minimizing The Risk Of <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/103438/e-o-acquire-proper-permission-before-you-eat-at-mcd-or-drink-a-c\" rel=\" noopener\">Copyright</a> and Submission Claims</li>\n<li>Companion Materials, The Digital Age and More</li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</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 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or not get permission: The Social Network</a></p>\n<p>A production lawyer's guide to obtaining E&amp;O insurance and preventing litigation</p>\n</div>","rssSummary":"<div class=\"hs-migrated-cms-post\">\n<h2>A production lawyer's guide to obtaining E&amp;O insurance</h2>\n<h2>FREE report: A production lawyer's guide to obtaining E&amp;O insurance and preventing litigation.</h2>\n<p><a href=\"https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/61352/file-26195750-pdf/docs/dhodgson_2005_eo_guide_-_full_article_with_attachments.pdf\" rel=\" noopener\">This comprehensive PDF report</a> is an excellent introduction to what is and what is not covered by a <a href=\"/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">film producer's E&amp;O insurance policy</a>.</p>\n</div>","postListSummaryFeaturedImage":"","postRssSummaryFeaturedImage":"","keywords":[{"leads":0,"keyword":"producers 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insurance policy</a>.</p>\n</div>","postBodyRss":"<div class=\"hs-migrated-cms-post\">\n<h2>A production lawyer's guide to obtaining E&amp;O insurance</h2>\n<h2>FREE report: A production lawyer's guide to obtaining E&amp;O insurance and preventing litigation.</h2>\n<p><a href=\"https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/61352/file-26195750-pdf/docs/dhodgson_2005_eo_guide_-_full_article_with_attachments.pdf\" rel=\" noopener\">This comprehensive PDF report</a> is an excellent introduction to what is and what is not covered by a <a href=\"/en/sectors/e-o-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">film producer's E&amp;O insurance policy</a>.</p>\n<!--more-->\n<p>The author is an attorney who has spent a considerable amount of time working with the Canadian film and television industry. She has represented international film insurance companies for over 30 years.</p>\n<p>Also discussed in the article: <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/27709/film-eo-insurance-clearances-procedures-for-film-producers-part-1-of-3\" rel=\" noopener\"><em>Overview of Clearance Procedures</em></a></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Standard Film and TV Clearance Procedures</li>\n<li>Docu-dramas</li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/eo-are-there-different-things-needed-for-a-documentary-vs.-a-drama\" rel=\"noopener\">Documentaries</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/filmmakers-insurance-part-i\" rel=\" noopener\">Fair Use: Criticism and Parody</a></li>\n<li>Minimizing The Risk Of <a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/103438/e-o-acquire-proper-permission-before-you-eat-at-mcd-or-drink-a-c\" rel=\" noopener\">Copyright</a> and Submission Claims</li>\n<li>Companion Materials, The Digital Age and More</li>\n</ul>\n<p>&nbsp;</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><a href=\"/articles/producers-eo-what-is-my-distributor-and-financer-asking-for\" rel=\" noopener\">Documentary E&amp;O Insurance</a></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 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E&O Insurance for your Film Production: Preventing Litigation

July 23, 2012 • David Hamilton

A production lawyer's guide to obtaining E&O insurance

FREE report: A production lawyer's guide to obtaining E&O insurance and preventing litigation.

This comprehensive PDF report is an excellent introduction to what is and what is not covered by a film producer's E&O insurance policy.

The author is an attorney who has spent a considerable amount of time working with the Canadian film and television industry. She has represented international film insurance companies for over 30 years.

Also discussed in the article: Overview of Clearance Procedures

 Created on 07/23/12 at 14:58:48

 

RELATED LINKS:

E&O Insurance 101 & How to Protect Your Film Project

E&O: What You Need to Know

E&O: Cost

Are you paying for the coverage you need?

Steps to Obtain

Producer Errors and Omissions

E&O: Reviewing Scripts

Distributor Errors and Omissions

Documentary E&O Insurance

Copyright Reports

How much of your film is copyright-able?

Copyright Infringements

Title Reports

Script Clearance Reports

Clearance Procedures

Claims Made vs. Occurrence

Fair Use

False Light Accusations

The value of a lawyer

To get or not get permission: The Social Network

A production lawyer's guide to obtaining E&O insurance and preventing litigation
Topics: Film insurance, Film producer's E&O insurance

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