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Best Wedding Venues in Boston | Best Places to Get Married in Boston, MA
6 June, 2023 • Grant PattenImages were purchased from Shutterstock Boston, MA has no shortage of impressive venues that are appropriate for hosting weddings. We’ll list some of them in this article. We’ll discuss, in no particular order: Best church/synagogue/mosque wedding venues Best outdoor wedding venues Best restaurant wedding venues Best o...
Dead persons in a film production have a 'right of publicity'
1 June, 2023 • Dave SternDead persons in a film production (through their representatives/heirs) have a "right of publicity": a lawyer explains. Dave Stern: Whether someone is alive or deceased, they do have a right of publicity, which means that they are (or should be) in control of the way their personality, their image, their likeness is di...
How does a clearance lawyer determine what material has to be removed?
29 May, 2023 • Dave SternHow does a clearance lawyer determine what material has to be removed from a film production? Dave Stern: It’s really a question of risk. 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 (i.e....
Members of the IDA Now Have Exclusive Access to a Producer’s E&O Insurance Program
24 May, 2023 • Kent HamiltonLos Angeles, CA – May 24, 2023 – Front Row is proud to present a partnership for members of International Documentary Association (IDA). This program is designed to provide coverage for your specific and unique documentary at preferential rates. The program can offer discounted premiums compared to other standard marke...
Does a film producer need to obtain releases for photos from the web?
1 May, 2023 • Dave SternDoes a film producer need to obtain releases from individuals appearing in photos that are on the Internet? A lawyer explains. Dave Stern: 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...
Civil Authority Coverage for Film Productions Explained
12 April, 2023 • Mike GronerColby Spencer: I think everybody got a bit shocked when [film production during the COVID-19 pandemic] shut down but, I don’t know, I think everybody had a forced rest and film is known for being no rest. Mike Groner: I wish we could say that we got that same rest during the stay-at-home orders but instead, I think we ...
12 Tips to Safely Store Camera Gear in a Vehicle
13 March, 2023 • Grant PattenThe 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. Tips to safely store camera ge...
The Best Budget Travel Tripods for Photographers
8 March, 2023 • Grant PattenImage Source: Shutterstock 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 arou...
Westland Insurance acquires Canada’s leading music insurance broker, Shephard Ashmore Insurance Inc.
2 March, 2023 • Westland Insurance GroupCanada’s largest independent insurance broker continues to grow across Canada with exciting addition to its Corporate Advisory & Specialty practice March 1, 2023, Surrey, BC/Territories of the Coast Salish (Kwantlen, Katzie, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen First Nations) – Westland Insurance, Canada’s largest independently o...
What is an example of a cast insurance claim?
28 February, 2023 • David McLeishQ: Does cast insurance have to be purchased separately from a production policy? A: No, cast insurance is part of a production policy. 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 typica...
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