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Whether you are a small film company looking to produce a few independent films or a large company that has produced hundreds of movies over the past few decades, film production insurance is essential to protect your movie against the costs associated with property damage, theft of camera equipment, damage to accessories and wardrobe items, damage to accessories and wardrobe items, damage to filming locations, civil liability, etc. Not every incident can be prevented. Lights may crack, actors may get hurt or get sick — but “the show must go on,” right? Film production insurance can allow you to keep your production on track even if the unexpected happens. Even if the chances of an accident are slim, unexpected accidents can derail production, regardless of size. Film production insurance can ensure that your business can continue to produce for many years to come.
Film production insurance is an insurance policy designed to protect your company's production against liability up to a specific, pre-determined amount. Each font is different and is tailored to the needs of your production or entertainment business. You'll also find that coverage varies between businesses. Film production insurance may include injuries and damage on set, but you may also include additional coverage to cover other risks.
Without solid filming insurance established in advance, your production can be sued, both criminal and civil. These costs can bankrupt a production company of any size. Film production insurance can cover legal costs such as defense costs, judgments, and settlement costs.
A large number of lights and cameras in a small space can lead to disaster. If a location is damaged during filming, your film production insurance can cover repair and restoration costs.
Your movie may very well depend on its equipment, cameras, and other tools. If something happens to these items, your film production insurance may include coverage to cover a temporary replacement and for any necessary repairs.
Filming in public places, stunts, drones, animals, pyrotechnics, filming abroad, specialized equipment and large crews.
Budget, schedule, locations, synopsis (if needed), equipment list, risk activities, safety measures and history.
Undeclared risks (e.g., stunts/drones), intentional acts, non-compliance with safety protocols and certain countries/territories, depending on the policy.
It can cover equipment, sets, liability, injuries, rentals, vehicles, as well as certain losses related to filming stoppage, depending on the modules chosen.
Before the start of pre-production/filming, as soon as locations, contracts, rentals or equipment are committed.
Yes. Venue owners, municipalities and partners often request liability certificates and endorsements.