The Front Row View (entertainment insurance blog)
Risk Assessments for Film Productions (US&Canada)
20 November, 2012 • David HamiltonMost workplace injuries and diseases can be prevented by identifying and dealing with potential workplace hazards and unsafe work practices. Q. When do you need to conduct a risk assessment? A. For each potentially hazardous activity or situation involved in your production. I.e.: Stunts Special effects Water work Heli...
Film Production Companies and Lighting Safety
19 November, 2012 • David HamiltonSetup Film Set Lighting Safely Use appropriate fall protection equipment [Amazon Affiliate Link] whenever setting up lighting at elevated heights Ensure that all lighting fixtures are supported so that they will not fall, i.e., use a safety wire [Amazon Affiliate Link] or chain to suspend fixtures Ensure that all light...
Earthquakes & Film Production: Prepare Emergency Kit before the Quake
2 November, 2012 • David HamiltonEarthquake Emergency Kit: Film Sets In case of an earthquake emergency during your film shoot, you’ll need some basic supplies, and you may need to get by without power or tap water. Be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours. Make sure that your kit is easily accessible and easy to carry, and that designa...
Earthquakes and Film Production: What to do when the Earth Moves
26 October, 2012 • David HamiltonIf you are indoors on a film production set or in a film production office... Drop, cover and hold on: Drop under heavy furniture such as a table, desk, or any solid furniture. Cover your head and torso to prevent being hit by falling objects. Hold onto the object that you are under so that you remain covered. If outdo...
Earthquakes and Film Production: Know the Risks and be Prepared
23 October, 2012 • David HamiltonEARTHQUAKES AND FILM SETS What would happen to your film production if it were shaken by a violent earthquake? There are various measures you can undertake to minimize damage so that you can continue to film as soon as possible: Staff and crew should be shown how to turn off the water and electricity in the office and ...
Distributor's Errors and Omissions (E&O) Insurance
27 September, 2012 • David HamiltonMuch like the producer's E&O insurance, the distributor's E&O insurance covers distributors from lawsuits that may arise due to the content of the material they are distributing. Distributor's E&O insurance differs from producer's E&O in that distributors are insured for a list of titles they are distri...
E&O Insurance for your Film Production: Preventing Litigation
23 July, 2012 • David HamiltonA 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 atto...
8 Ways To Save Money When Insuring Stunts & SPFX
2 April, 2012 • David HamiltonHire an experienced coordinator with a lengthy résumé. This is the most important step you can take to reduce your insurance costs. Close the set to public and guests. Use stunt actors, instead of your "real" actors. Provide a diagram showing where the equipment and crew will be located relative to the action. Place eq...
Helicopter Film Insurance: Protect your production against a crash
19 March, 2012 • David HamiltonFilm productions often use helicopters for aerial filming To make sure you are covered when using a helicopter during your film production you should never sign a contract with respect to the use of aircraft without first having our office, or a specialized film insurance broker, review the document. If the aircraft is...
A Canadian Insurance Broker Needed to Avoid Potential Tax Penalties
7 February, 2012 • David HamiltonIf you are a US Insurance Broker who has a client with a Canadian subsidiary, Canadian tax law requires that: The policy must be issued by a licensed Canadian insurer The premium must be paid by the Canadian subsidiary directly to a licensed Canadian broker who then must pay the Canadian insurer If an unlicensed insure...
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