Documentaries are a special niche in the film industry, facing challenges and processes that other projects, such as feature films, would approach differently. As a result, it is essential for documentary producers—especially those filming on location—to secure customized insurance for documentary
Ensuring Smooth Production: Top Insurance Policies for Documentary Filmmakers
As with any production studio, documentary filmmakers are susceptible to financial loss when things go wrong during filming or distribution—and with so many moving parts involved in a film, hazards are a when, not an if. To make sure your production is protected against the perils most likely to
Film Crew Insurance: Protecting Your Documentary’s On-screen Stars
Documentaries frequently film amid events as they are unfolding. This offers viewers an exciting glimpse into a piece of history, an engaging relationship, or a curious story. For the production studio, however, filming comes with risks severe enough to stop a project in its tracks. Insurance for
Understanding E&O Insurance and Its Role in Protecting Your Film
In every industry, even the most seasoned professionals can make mistakes. To address the potential financial consequences of these oversights, doctors have malpractice insurance, lawyers have professional liability insurance—and filmmakers have an insurance option to safeguard them, too. E&O
The Importance of Workers’ Compensation in Film Production
Insurance for feature film production comes in many forms, and selecting the best combination for your film requires careful consideration across multiple departments. While options such as equipment insurance, errors & omissions insurance, and even general liability protection are all
Navigating Insurance Requirements for Filming Abroad
The potential risks a feature film faces are already significant thanks to dozens or even hundreds of crewmembers, cast, and staff, expensive equipment, and more. When a film needs to go abroad, all these issues multiply, and insurance for feature film production must adapt to the new needs of the
The Documentary Filmmaker’s Guide to Equipment Insurance
No documentary would get very far without a comprehensive suite of film equipment. From the cameras that capture the scenes or people at the heart of the story to the memory cards that store this essential data for later use, documentary teams rely on their equipment to get the job done. As a
How E&O Insurance Safeguards Your Film Against Legal Pitfalls
Film studios looking for insurance for feature film production tend to focus primarily on policies that address harm to their equipment and actors. They may also secure general liability insurance to fulfill municipal requirements for filming permits and workers’ compensation due to legal
Ensuring Compliance and Coverage in Film Production Insurance
Insurance for feature film production is a non-negotiable part of any project, but simply purchasing the cheapest policy may cause studios to run afoul of multiple issues. Not only may they fail to be protected for the true value of their losses should something go wrong, but they might also face