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Short shoot policies are intended for smaller projects that can be completed within 15 days and only require minimal coverage. Cast insurance is available for larger projects through a <a href=\"/en/film-production-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">full production insurance package</a>.<span>&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p>Cast insurance is a specific coverage available on a production insurance package. It isn’t really insurance for the cast members themselves; rather, it is coverage for <i>the risk that cast members pose to production</i>. Cast insurance covers budget overruns from production delays due to injury, illness, or death of a declared cast member.<span>&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p>For example, if you are halfway through principal photography and a cast member dies, there may be additional costs associated with completing the project. You might need to recast the role and reshoot several scenes. These extra, unanticipated costs are insurable under cast coverage.<span></span></p>\n<p>Another, less dramatic example is cold sores. If you are shooting a romantic comedy, and your lead gets a cold sore, you may have to halt production temporarily until the cold sore heals. There are extra costs involved in the shutdown and delay (paying for locations, equipment rentals, crew, etc.) These budget overruns are insurable under cast insurance.</p>\n<p>The names of cast can be declared to the insurance company for accident-only coverage (e.g., if the person is hit by car, fall downstairs, etc.) To obtain full cast coverage, including coverage for illness, however, cast members need to <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/articles/bid/61710/cast-insurance-5-reasons-to-use-an-approved-cast-doctor\"><span>complete a medical form</span></a>. The insurance company needs to understand the state of the person’s health before they will consider extending coverage. The insurer reviews the cast members’ medical, and they may provide illness coverage with some exclusions. For instance, if the actor has a known heart condition, the insurer might exclude production losses related to that condition.<span>&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p>Cast insurance losses can be quite large – the additional costs can be as high as the full production budget. That is why cast insurance typically comes with a minimum $10,000 deductible. On smaller budget, short shoot projects, this deductible may be prohibitive, and producers may be comfortable without cast insurance. However, if you will be producing a project where the injury, illness, or death of a cast member could result in significant budget overruns and may jeopardize your ability to complete the production, you should consider applying for a <a href=\"/en/film-production-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">full production insurance package</a>.<span></span></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span>— </span><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/davidmcleish\"><span>David McLeish</span></a> | Account Executive, Front Row Insurance<br>Adaptation courtesy of the <i>BIPOC Credits</i> podcast: <a href=\"https://shows.acast.com/bipoc-credits\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span>https://shows.acast.com/bipoc-credits</span></a><span>&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span><strong><i>Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</i></strong> <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/film-production-insurance\">Get a quote for film production insurance here</a>.</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><strong><i>About</i></strong><i>: 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.</i></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><strong><i>Disclaimer</i></strong><i>: 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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Short shoot policies are intended for smaller projects that can be completed within 15 days and only require minimal coverage. Cast insurance is available for larger projects through a <a href=\"/en/film-production-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">full production insurance package</a>.<span>&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p>Cast insurance is a specific coverage available on a production insurance package. It isn’t really insurance for the cast members themselves; rather, it is coverage for <i>the risk that cast members pose to production</i>. Cast insurance covers budget overruns from production delays due to injury, illness, or death of a declared cast member.<span>&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p>For example, if you are halfway through principal photography and a cast member dies, there may be additional costs associated with completing the project. You might need to recast the role and reshoot several scenes. These extra, unanticipated costs are insurable under cast coverage.<span></span></p>\n<p>Another, less dramatic example is cold sores. If you are shooting a romantic comedy, and your lead gets a cold sore, you may have to halt production temporarily until the cold sore heals. There are extra costs involved in the shutdown and delay (paying for locations, equipment rentals, crew, etc.) These budget overruns are insurable under cast insurance.</p>\n<p>The names of cast can be declared to the insurance company for accident-only coverage (e.g., if the person is hit by car, fall downstairs, etc.) To obtain full cast coverage, including coverage for illness, however, cast members need to <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/articles/bid/61710/cast-insurance-5-reasons-to-use-an-approved-cast-doctor\"><span>complete a medical form</span></a>. The insurance company needs to understand the state of the person’s health before they will consider extending coverage. 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However, if you will be producing a project where the injury, illness, or death of a cast member could result in significant budget overruns and may jeopardize your ability to complete the production, you should consider applying for a <a href=\"/en/film-production-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">full production insurance package</a>.<span></span></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span>— </span><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/davidmcleish\"><span>David McLeish</span></a> | Account Executive, Front Row Insurance<br>Adaptation courtesy of the <i>BIPOC Credits</i> podcast: <a href=\"https://shows.acast.com/bipoc-credits\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span>https://shows.acast.com/bipoc-credits</span></a><span>&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span><strong><i>Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</i></strong> <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/film-production-insurance\">Get a quote for film production insurance here</a>.</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><strong><i>About</i></strong><i>: 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.</i></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><strong><i>Disclaimer</i></strong><i>: 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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Short shoot policies are intended for smaller projects that can be completed within 15 days and only require minimal coverage. Cast insurance is available for larger projects through a <a href=\"/en/film-production-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">full production insurance package</a>.<span>&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p>Cast insurance is a specific coverage available on a production insurance package. It isn’t really insurance for the cast members themselves; rather, it is coverage for <i>the risk that cast members pose to production</i>. Cast insurance covers budget overruns from production delays due to injury, illness, or death of a declared cast member.<span>&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p>For example, if you are halfway through principal photography and a cast member dies, there may be additional costs associated with completing the project. You might need to recast the role and reshoot several scenes. These extra, unanticipated costs are insurable under cast coverage.<span></span></p>\n<p>Another, less dramatic example is cold sores. If you are shooting a romantic comedy, and your lead gets a cold sore, you may have to halt production temporarily until the cold sore heals. There are extra costs involved in the shutdown and delay (paying for locations, equipment rentals, crew, etc.) These budget overruns are insurable under cast insurance.</p>\n<p>The names of cast can be declared to the insurance company for accident-only coverage (e.g., if the person is hit by car, fall downstairs, etc.) To obtain full cast coverage, including coverage for illness, however, cast members need to <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/articles/bid/61710/cast-insurance-5-reasons-to-use-an-approved-cast-doctor\"><span>complete a medical form</span></a>. The insurance company needs to understand the state of the person’s health before they will consider extending coverage. The insurer reviews the cast members’ medical, and they may provide illness coverage with some exclusions. For instance, if the actor has a known heart condition, the insurer might exclude production losses related to that condition.<span>&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p>Cast insurance losses can be quite large – the additional costs can be as high as the full production budget. That is why cast insurance typically comes with a minimum $10,000 deductible. On smaller budget, short shoot projects, this deductible may be prohibitive, and producers may be comfortable without cast insurance. However, if you will be producing a project where the injury, illness, or death of a cast member could result in significant budget overruns and may jeopardize your ability to complete the production, you should consider applying for a <a href=\"/en/film-production-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">full production insurance package</a>.<span></span></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span>— </span><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/davidmcleish\"><span>David McLeish</span></a> | Account Executive, Front Row Insurance<br>Adaptation courtesy of the <i>BIPOC Credits</i> podcast: <a href=\"https://shows.acast.com/bipoc-credits\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span>https://shows.acast.com/bipoc-credits</span></a><span>&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span><strong><i>Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</i></strong> <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/film-production-insurance\">Get a quote for film production insurance here</a>.</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><strong><i>About</i></strong><i>: 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.</i></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><strong><i>Disclaimer</i></strong><i>: 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 extra, unanticipated costs are insurable under cast coverage.<span></span></p>\n<p>Another, less dramatic example is cold sores. If you are shooting a romantic comedy, and your lead gets a cold sore, you may have to halt production temporarily until the cold sore heals. There are extra costs involved in the shutdown and delay (paying for locations, equipment rentals, crew, etc.) These budget overruns are insurable under cast insurance.</p>\n<p>The names of cast can be declared to the insurance company for accident-only coverage (e.g., if the person is hit by car, fall downstairs, etc.) To obtain full cast coverage, including coverage for illness, however, cast members need to <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/articles/bid/61710/cast-insurance-5-reasons-to-use-an-approved-cast-doctor\"><span>complete a medical form</span></a>. The insurance company needs to understand the state of the person’s health before they will consider extending coverage. 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However, if you will be producing a project where the injury, illness, or death of a cast member could result in significant budget overruns and may jeopardize your ability to complete the production, you should consider applying for a <a href=\"/en/film-production-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">full production insurance package</a>.<span></span></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span>— </span><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/davidmcleish\"><span>David McLeish</span></a> | Account Executive, Front Row Insurance<br>Adaptation courtesy of the <i>BIPOC Credits</i> podcast: <a href=\"https://shows.acast.com/bipoc-credits\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span>https://shows.acast.com/bipoc-credits</span></a><span>&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span><strong><i>Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</i></strong> <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/film-production-insurance\">Get a quote for film production insurance here</a>.</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><strong><i>About</i></strong><i>: 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.</i></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><strong><i>Disclaimer</i></strong><i>: 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></span></p>\n<h3>Related:</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/example-of-a-cast-insurance-claim\" rel=\"noopener\">Example of a Cast Insurance Claim</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/en/short-term-production-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">Short-Term Production Insurance from Front Row</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/articles/bid/58757/essential-elements-cast-insurance-explained\" rel=\"noopener\">Essential Elements (EE) Cast Insurance</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/en/claims\" rel=\"noopener\">Front Row Handles Your Claim</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"/articles/how-to-call-a-wrap-on-top-film-insurance-claims\" rel=\"noopener\">How To Call A Wrap On Top Film Insurance Claims</a><span>&nbsp;</span></li>\n</ul>","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\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/-DmwjxFebo4\" 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/BIPOC%20Credits/cover%20actors/actor-on-set-shutterstock_1648076242-forweb600.jpg","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-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\" xml=\"lang\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/-DmwjxFebo4\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-service=\"youtube\"></iframe></div>\n</div>\n<!--more-->\n<p><br>No, the <a href=\"https://shortshoot.frontrowinsurance.com/\"><span>short shoot insurance (Canada) online program</span></a> does not include cast insurance. 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These extra, unanticipated costs are insurable under cast coverage.<span></span></p>\n<p>Another, less dramatic example is cold sores. If you are shooting a romantic comedy, and your lead gets a cold sore, you may have to halt production temporarily until the cold sore heals. There are extra costs involved in the shutdown and delay (paying for locations, equipment rentals, crew, etc.) These budget overruns are insurable under cast insurance.</p>\n<p>The names of cast can be declared to the insurance company for accident-only coverage (e.g., if the person is hit by car, fall downstairs, etc.) To obtain full cast coverage, including coverage for illness, however, cast members need to <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/articles/articles/bid/61710/cast-insurance-5-reasons-to-use-an-approved-cast-doctor\"><span>complete a medical form</span></a>. The insurance company needs to understand the state of the person’s health before they will consider extending coverage. The insurer reviews the cast members’ medical, and they may provide illness coverage with some exclusions. For instance, if the actor has a known heart condition, the insurer might exclude production losses related to that condition.<span>&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p>Cast insurance losses can be quite large – the additional costs can be as high as the full production budget. That is why cast insurance typically comes with a minimum $10,000 deductible. On smaller budget, short shoot projects, this deductible may be prohibitive, and producers may be comfortable without cast insurance. However, if you will be producing a project where the injury, illness, or death of a cast member could result in significant budget overruns and may jeopardize your ability to complete the production, you should consider applying for a <a href=\"/en/film-production-insurance\" rel=\"noopener\">full production insurance package</a>.<span></span></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span>— </span><a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/davidmcleish\"><span>David McLeish</span></a> | Account Executive, Front Row Insurance<br>Adaptation courtesy of the <i>BIPOC Credits</i> podcast: <a href=\"https://shows.acast.com/bipoc-credits\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span>https://shows.acast.com/bipoc-credits</span></a><span>&nbsp;</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span><strong><i>Are you a producer in Canada or the US?</i></strong> <a href=\"https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/en/film-production-insurance\">Get a quote for film production insurance here</a>.</span></p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><strong><i>About</i></strong><i>: 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.</i></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><strong><i>Disclaimer</i></strong><i>: 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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Does short shoot insurance cover actors? Cast insurance explained

Actor on set: Does short shoot insurance cover actors?


No, the short shoot insurance (Canada) online program does not include cast insurance. Short shoot policies are intended for smaller projects that can be completed within 15 days and only require minimal coverage. Cast insurance is available for larger projects through a full production insurance package. 

Cast insurance is a specific coverage available on a production insurance package. It isn’t really insurance for the cast members themselves; rather, it is coverage for the risk that cast members pose to production. Cast insurance covers budget overruns from production delays due to injury, illness, or death of a declared cast member. 

For example, if you are halfway through principal photography and a cast member dies, there may be additional costs associated with completing the project. You might need to recast the role and reshoot several scenes. These extra, unanticipated costs are insurable under cast coverage.

Another, less dramatic example is cold sores. If you are shooting a romantic comedy, and your lead gets a cold sore, you may have to halt production temporarily until the cold sore heals. There are extra costs involved in the shutdown and delay (paying for locations, equipment rentals, crew, etc.) These budget overruns are insurable under cast insurance.

The names of cast can be declared to the insurance company for accident-only coverage (e.g., if the person is hit by car, fall downstairs, etc.) To obtain full cast coverage, including coverage for illness, however, cast members need to complete a medical form. The insurance company needs to understand the state of the person’s health before they will consider extending coverage. The insurer reviews the cast members’ medical, and they may provide illness coverage with some exclusions. For instance, if the actor has a known heart condition, the insurer might exclude production losses related to that condition. 

Cast insurance losses can be quite large – the additional costs can be as high as the full production budget. That is why cast insurance typically comes with a minimum $10,000 deductible. On smaller budget, short shoot projects, this deductible may be prohibitive, and producers may be comfortable without cast insurance. However, if you will be producing a project where the injury, illness, or death of a cast member could result in significant budget overruns and may jeopardize your ability to complete the production, you should consider applying for a full production insurance package.

David McLeish | Account Executive, Front Row Insurance
Adaptation courtesy of the BIPOC Credits podcast: https://shows.acast.com/bipoc-credits 

 

Are you a producer in Canada or the US? Get a quote for film production insurance here.

 

About: 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.

Disclaimer: 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.

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