The Front Row View (entertainment insurance blog)
Film Production Accountant Vancouver: Cinephile Accounting
2 March, 2022 • Vishal HiralalGuest blog post by Cinephile Accounting Vishal Hiralal is the proud Owner and Principal of Cinephile Accounting. The story of how Vishal got involved in working in the entertainment industry wasn’t planned. It starts like the plot of any good movie—involving international flights and a chance encounter between stranger...
Security Tips for Film Equipment Rental Houses
20 December, 2021 • Grant PattenSource: Royalty-free stock photo ID: 2027107343, Shutterstock In recent months, thieves have targeted various rental houses across the US, stealing much valuable gear. In this post, we will briefly explain how thieves broke into these rental houses and provide some ideas on what rental houses could do to help prevent s...
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY EXPLAINED | CGL IN FILM PRODUCTION
17 November, 2021 • Mike GronerCommercial General Liability (CGL) insurance is designed to protect the production company against sums that they may become legally obligated to pay as compensatory damages for bodily injury or property damage to third parties arising out of the production company's operations. It includes the cost of a lawyer to defe...
Film Production Insurance: Why it is Needed.
4 November, 2021 • David HamiltonProduction insurance is a vital part of any production. All productions should be insured to protect the producers from financial disaster resulting from property damage or liability arising from the production or post-production process. Even if the producer is willing to assume these risks, they will still need insur...
On Set Headsets: Walkie-talkie Headsets and Earpieces for Filmmaking
24 February, 2021 • Matthew TingeyGuest blog post by On Set Headsets Whether you are a first-time production assistant or a veteran filmmaker, you will have to become familiar with walkie-talkies. Communication is a major component of filmmaking and this is normally done through a walkie-talkie that each crewmember is given at the beginning of the shoo...
The Best Software for Filmmakers / Best Filmmaking Editing Software
23 November, 2020 • Grant PattenShutterstock: Royalty-free stock photo ID: 1577644270 Let’s provide a high-level overview of some of the best software for filmmakers available on the market now! We’ll look at a mix of backup software, dailies software, colour correction software and standard video editing software in this post. We’ll discuss (in no p...
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 ...
Filmmakers & Videographers in the Field During COVID-19
21 May, 2020 • Grant Pattensource: Shutterstock Royalty-free stock photo ID: 1660469317 Front Row remains committed to the success of the entertainment industry and its creators in both good times and bad. With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, we are now, of course, in bad times, but we thought we could be helpful to those brave filmmakers, fil...
Guidance on Health and Safety for Film & TV Workers during COVID-19
15 May, 2020 • Grant PattenSource: Royalty-free stock photo ID: 1680037777, Shutterstock The Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) has released some helpful guidelines for those in the film, TV and live performance industries who will soon be returning to production work in this COVID-19 environment. WSPS is an Ontario-focused organi...
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