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IDA Producer's E&O: What is My Distributor / Financier Asking For?
2 October, 2023 • Kent HamiltonDocumentary 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 • 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...
3 Reasons Your Film Festival/Film Society Should Carry Insurance
1 November, 2022 • Mike GronerAt Front Row, we have worked hard to create a smash hit film screening/movie release party insurance program designed to provide the most comprehensive insurance coverage for your event. This insurance is ideal for film festivals and film societies in the US and Canada hosting screening events. Why you need film screen...
The Best Film Festivals in New York City | Top 10 Film Festivals NYC
9 February, 2021 • Grant PattenLet’s provide an overview of some of the best film festivals in New York City. Of course, there are other good film festivals in the area and this list isn’t comprehensive; however, the below festivals are certainly among the most notable in NYC. We’ll discuss (in no particular order): New York City Independent Film Fe...
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...
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...
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...
US Filmmakers: Entertainment Insurance 101 (Budgets under $100K)
15 May, 2020 • David HamiltonSource: Shutterstock Royalty-free stock illustration ID: 735595339 So you wrote a killer script, put together a budget, found your talent, and you’re ready to shoot your first project. You set the dates, bright-eyed, excited, and you go to rent some production equipment, and maybe a couple of props or costumes. You get...
E&O considerations for US-based filmmaker vs. Canada-based filmmaker
17 April, 2020 • Kailin CheFair use vs. fair dealing Are there different e&o considerations for a US-based filmmaker vs. a Canada-based filmmaker? E&O INSURANCE FILM | ERRORS AND OMISSIONS INSURANCE FILM: Kailin Che (Lawyer): There are definitely differences in the applicable laws affecting E&O considerations between US and Canada. A...
Front Row Insurance Brokers opens an office in Los Angeles
21 February, 2014 • David HamiltonCanada's largest Film Insurance Broker expands to LA Vancouver, Canada - - February 20 2014 -- Front Row is pleased to announce the opening of their first office in the United States. The US company will be known as Front Row Insurance Brokers, LLC and will be located at: 14156 Magnolia Blvd, Suite 200, Sherman Oaks, C...
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