The Front Row View (entertainment insurance blog)
Camera and Film Processing Insurance in Canada and the USA
24 October, 2018 • Casey BuddenCamera & film processing insurance Put the Finishing Touches on your Film Without Worry. Congratulations! Principal photography on your production is complete and so far, everything has gone off without a hitch. You’ve managed to remain on budget, and footage was delivered to the post facility on time. While you un...
Pre-Production Insurance for Filmmakers
2 October, 2018 • David HamiltonKeep a Minor Pratfall from Becoming Your Downfall Ah, pre-production. You’re one small step closer to getting your project in the can! Your script treatments are finished, crew hired, and cast chosen. You’re ready to get started building sets, designing costumes, and planning your shooting schedule. Normally this is no...
How to choose between a DICE Annual Policy and a Short Shoot policy
22 September, 2017 • David HamiltonA Short Shoot Policy is intended for those producers who are conducting shoots lasting 15 days or less, using rented equipment and with budgets of $250,000 or less. This makes it ideal for short film producers, student projects or anyone else who will be filming on a short term basis and requires insurance. Equipment c...
Production Equipment and Props/Sets/Wardrobe Insurance Explained
20 July, 2016 • Mike GronerPRODUCTION EQUIPMENT INSURANCE: Covers against all risks of direct physical loss, damage or destruction to cameras, camera equipment, sound and lighting equipment, grip equipment, portable electrical equipment and generators, mechanical effects equipment and similar miscellaneous equipment against direct physical loss ...
Effortless and Affordable Short-Term Film Insurance Canada
27 May, 2016 • David HamiltonShort film insurance (Canada) can be arranged quickly through Front Row. Front Row's online short shoot program is quite popular with new and established filmmakers because of the low cost and the simple process to arrange a policy. Note: the online program is for individuals who live or have a company in Canada at thi...
How To Reduce The Cost To Insure Your Photography Equipment
18 August, 2015 • David HamiltonPhotography equipment insurance It would seem obvious that one of the simplest ways to lower the cost of camera insurance is to assure the insurance company that the camera gear is safe and secure in your possession: but, what does this mean? First of all, use an insurance broker that is experienced in arranging camera...
How did what happened to Sarah Jones change the film industry?
24 July, 2015 • Janet SelleryOn February 20, 2014, Sarah Jones, a 27 year old camera assistant, was tragically killed when Midnight Rider filmmakers criminally trespassed onto live train tracks and began shooting. They did not tell their crew that they had twice been denied permission by CSX to be on the tracks; they also had no safety meeting bef...
Elmo and Film Production Liability Insurance
20 July, 2015 • Steve BeattyRoyalty-free stock photo ID: 1527200630, Shutterstock ELMO & FILM PRODUCTION INSURANCE What could Elmo have to do with general liability insurance for film production? A legendary Sesame Street character loved by generations of children. Along with Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch, he is an icon whose scraggly red fac...
Blurring the Lines of Music Infringement Law - 3 Perspectives in One
17 June, 2015 • Jeff YoungImage credit: Shutterstock For many years of my life, I have had the pleasure of enjoying three simultaneous careers. I am a senior member of the Bar of British Columbia, Canada focusing on entertainment law, I am a member of the State Bar of California, USA, regularly dealing with my colleagues in Hollywood, and I am ...
How To Call A Wrap On Top Film Insurance Claims
12 June, 2015 • Adam GrenvilleFilm Insurance Claims Examples The average moviegoer only hears about film production insurance when it makes the headlines. After the tragic death of Paul Walker during the filming of Fast & Furious 7 in November 2013, the trade and popular media reported how it led to the largest movie insurance claim in history ...
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