The Front Row View (entertainment insurance blog)
What is an additional insured and why your production or event needs one
30 January, 2026 • Damian SchleiferWhen you’re producing a film, commercial, live event, or festival, insurance paperwork can feel like just another box to check. But one term you’ll see again and again in contracts, permits, and venue agreements is “additional insured.” Understanding what an additional insured is, and why it matters, can prevent covera...
Starting a new production? Insurance mistakes to avoid in pre-production
16 January, 2026 • Damian SchleiferStarting a new film, television, or live production is an exciting moment. Scripts are locked, key crew are coming on board, locations are being scouted, and momentum is building fast. But in the rush to get cameras rolling, insurance is often treated as a last-minute checkbox rather than a strategic part of pre-produc...
How to insure a multi-day or multi-location event: A complete guide
19 December, 2025 • Damian SchleiferPlanning a multi-day or multi-location event takes serious coordination. From rotating venues and multiple vendors to equipment in transit and changing schedules, these events come with unique insurance considerations that one-day policies often don’t fully address. Whether you’re organizing a festival, conference, tou...
Winter Production Tips for Filmmakers
26 November, 2025 • Damian SchleiferStay on Schedule When the Temperature Drops Filming in winter brings a unique set of challenges: shorter daylight hours, unpredictable weather, and extra safety considerations for your cast and crew. Whether you’re shooting a snow-covered scene or managing logistics in subzero conditions, planning ahead can keep your p...
Insurance 101 for First-Time Film Producers: Your Guide to Film Production Insurance
18 November, 2025 • Damian SchleiferProducing your first film is an exciting milestone, but it also brings new responsibilities behind the scenes. One of the most important steps in protecting your project is securing the right film production insurance. Whether you’re filming a short indie project or a feature-length movie, entertainment insurance helps...
Film Broker Tony “Anthony” Baratta Joins Front Row Insurance in LA
7 January, 2025 • David HamiltonLos Angeles, California – January 7, 2025 – Front Row Insurance Brokers LLC, a specialized entertainment insurance brokerage, is pleased to announce the addition of well-known film insurance broker Tony “Anthony” Baratta to its Los Angeles office. Tony has worked in the entertainment insurance industry since 2006. Addi...
The Importance of Getting Media Releases from Cast and Above-the-line Crew
30 August, 2024 • Grant PattenImage credit: Shutterstock 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: **Legal Protection**: Media releases provide legal protection to the filmmakers and production company. ...
The Best Filmmaking Online Courses | Best Online Film Schools
6 August, 2024 • Grant PattenImage: Shutterstock We previously published articles about the best film schools in Canada and the USA. As a companion piece to those articles, let’s do a “resource round-up” of some of the best filmmaking online courses. Scorsese’s MasterClass Udemy’s Complete Filmmaker Guide LinkedIn Learning: Become a Film Producer ...
How a specialized film insurance broker can help your production
2 July, 2024 • David HamiltonHow a film insurance broker helps A broker will help identify the risks associated with a production. Once the risks are identified, the risk can be transferred to an insurance company for a fee or premium. The film insurance broker negotiates the lowest possible premium and the broadest coverage available in the marke...
The Best Mobile Apps for Filmmakers | Best Filmmaking Apps
2 May, 2024 • Grant PattenSource: Shutterstock 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 best mobile apps for filmmakers and producers. Scriptation LumaFusion ShotPro Shot Designer Helios Pro Ar...
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