The Front Row View (entertainment insurance blog)
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...
10 Best Documentaries about Filmmaking / Best Movies about Filmmaking
14 September, 2020 • Grant PattenLet’s review Front Row’s top 10 documentaries about filmmaking. (in no particular order): Lost in La Mancha / He Dreams of Giants Burden of Dreams Final Cut: The Making and Unmaking of Heaven’s Gate The Making of "The Shining" / Room 237 American Movie The Kid Stays in the Picture Easy Riders, Raging Bulls Directed by ...
10 Best Budget Filmmaking Microphones / Best Mics for Filmmaking
1 September, 2020 • Grant PattenIn addition to our blog post about the best budget cameras for filmmaking, we thought it would be useful to provide a list on the top 10 affordable filmmaking microphones. We’ll discuss (in no particular order): Sennheiser XSW-D / Best lav mic for filmmaking RØDE VideoMic NTG / Best shotgun mic for filmmaking Sennheise...
The 10 Best Filmmaking Books | Top Books on Filmmaking / Videography
24 August, 2020 • Grant PattenLet’s review Front Row’s top 10 books on filmmaking. We’ll discuss: (in no particular order) In the Blink of an Eye Rebel without a Crew On Directing Film Making Movies Directing Actors How to Shoot Video That Doesn't Suck Cinematography: Theory and Practice Master Shots The Filmmaker's Handbook Save the Cat! 1. In the...
The Best Filmmaking Schools in Canada / Top Film Schools in Canada
12 August, 2020 • Grant PattenLet’s review some of the best filmmaking schools in Canada. We’ll discuss (in no particular order): Toronto Metropolitan University / best film schools in Canada Toronto Film School / best film schools in Ontario York University / top film schools in Canada Sheridan College / top film schools in Ontario Concordia Unive...
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 ...
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...
Video: What is a Premium? What is a Deductible?
28 April, 2020 • Grant PattenDisclaimer: the deductible amounts disclosed in this video are current to April 2020 and are subject to change. What is an insurance premium? An insurance premium is the amount of money an individual or business pays for an insurance policy. Premiums are collected and kept in reserve in order to pay out claims as they ...
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