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
Beyond the Camera: Insuring Your Documentary’s Technical Gear
Film equipment is what makes projects from blockbusters to hobby shoots possible. No footage could be captured without the cameras, lighting, sound equipment, and gear that bring everything together. However, even in low-stakes documentaries, this equipment presents one of the most significant
Filmmaker’s Insurance Checklist: Coverage for Every Documentary
The film industry is home to artists in every niche—from documentaries to action films, musical adaptations, and everything in between. Each of these myriad types of projects requires special consideration when it comes to insurance coverage because what might threaten the financials of an action