The Front Row View (entertainment insurance blog)
Filmmakers: You May NOT be Covered under Homeowners Insurance
17 September, 2024 • David HamiltonImage: Shutterstock You arrive back at your apartment to find your door pried open and your camera, sound and lighting gear missing. You take out your phone and call your insurance broker to report the claim under the homeowners policy that you purchased. An adjuster is assigned. The claims adjuster does a web search a...
IDA Producer's E&O: What is My Distributor / Financier Asking For?
2 October, 2023 • Alyson LocacciatoDocumentary E&O Insurance | IDA Insurance | IDA Members Insurance Why is errors and omissions (E&O) insurance needed for a documentary? You sold your documentary! You met your distributor requirement of obtaining a three year E&O policy through the IDA (International Documentary Association) program. Congra...
Members of the IDA Now Have Exclusive Access to a Producer’s E&O Insurance Program
24 May, 2023 • Alyson LocacciatoLos 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...
Wedding Insurance USA | Wedding Liability Insurance United States
2 December, 2021 • Alyson LocacciatoDISASTERS ON YOUR WEDDING DAY ARE MORE COMMON THAN YOU THINK. As insurance providers, we think about disasters a lot - so you don’t have to live them. We’ve gathered some of the most unforgettable wedding day horror stories to get you thinking about wedding insurance. After all, just like love, there are some things yo...
Birthday Party Insurance USA | Party Liability Insurance United States
20 October, 2021 • Alyson LocacciatoSource: Royalty-free stock photo, shutterstock_1436597573 Think nothing bad can happen at your birthday party? Well, think again… just look at the below real-life examples of unfortunate incidents that have occurred at birthday parties in the US. These parties may or may not have had insurance; let’s hope they did, for...
The Best Film Festivals in Greater Los Angeles | Best Film Fests in LA
3 December, 2020 • Alyson LocacciatoHere is a look at some of the top film festivals in the Los Angeles area, and how they have dealt with the new world of social distancing in entertainment. We'll discuss (in no particular order): Spirit Awards OUTFEST LA Shorts AFIFest Screamfest Newport Beach Film Fest NFMLA LA Women in FilmFest Film Independent Spiri...
Top 10 Filmmaker Instagram Influencers / Best Filmmaker Instagrammers
17 September, 2020 • Alyson LocacciatoNeed some inspiration, filmmakers? Check out Front Row Insurance’s round-up of the top 10 filmmakers on Instagram who you should consider following! In no particular order: 1. @jonfavreau https://www.instagram.com/jonfavreau Jon Favreau is an actor, director, and writer. The Lion King, The Mandalorian, and The Avengers...
Top Filmmaking Schools in the USA / Best Film Schools in the US
12 August, 2020 • Alyson LocacciatoFrom Los Angeles to New York, check out Front Row Insurance’s round-up of the top filmmaking schools in the US! In no particular order: University of Southern California / best film schools in US TISCH School of Arts / best film schools in USA CalArts / best film schools in California Emerson College University of Texa...
US Filmmakers: Navigating Your Certificate of Insurance
4 August, 2020 • Alyson LocacciatoIf you’re a Canada-based filmmaker, read this blog post instead. Congratulations, you successfully purchased your production insurance! Your broker has sent you a confirmation that your coverage is bound, a summary, invoice, and certificate of insurance. You review all of your paperwork and estimates from the rental ho...
Canadian Filmmakers: Navigating Your Certificate of Insurance
4 August, 2020 • Alyson LocacciatoIf you’re a US-based filmmaker, read this blog post instead. Congratulations, you successfully purchased your production insurance! Your broker has sent you a confirmation that your coverage is bound, a summary, invoice, and certificate of insurance. You review all of your paperwork and estimates from the rental house ...
How to obtain Los Angeles film permits / LA film permits
15 June, 2020 • Alyson LocacciatoSource: Royalty-free stock photo ID: 604497425, Shutterstock How to obtain Los Angeles film permits / LA film permits: The Do’s and Don’ts of Film LA If you have ever been a part of a production that was shot in the Greater Los Angeles area, you have more than likely worked with Film LA. Film LA is the permit authority...
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