When you’re getting ready to shoot a short film, there are preparations that need to be made: will you have a crew or will your cast need to assist? Can you get the shots you need while staying under budget? What kind, if any, insurance do you need to include in your budget to make sure your production is covered in case of an emergency? While you may think you…
Theft can happen anywhere, at any time. If your video, music or photography gear is critical to how you make your living, protecting your equipment can make a huge difference between being able to take a job and turning down work. Since you can never be too careful, make sure you follow these steps to help keep your equipment safe. Create a Spreadsheet of Your Equipment During a slow afternoon,…
With the semester starting up, you’ll be starting to plan out key projects throughout the year, from choosing which local and national film festivals you are going to submit projects to and scripting out and storyboarding longer films. Before you begin production on any of these projects, you should make sure you purchase short-term film insurance to cover each aspect of the production in case of emergencies. What Does Student…
So you’re getting ready to start production on your first documentary. Interviews have been scheduled, a crew has been obtained and travel has been booked to each of your subjects. You’re going over your to-do list when you notice that insurance hasn’t been checked off for the shoot yet. Insurance is important for your documentary for many reasons, and you’ll need a few different kinds to make sure you are…
Your production requires several types of insurance to cover your equipment, cast, crew and potential accidents on set. One you may not think about is errors and omissions insurance. Errors and omissions cover financial losses that stem from mistakes that occurred during filming and post-production, from missed shots to production delays due to weather and missing cast members. Why Do I Need Errors and Omissions Insurance? There are moving parts…
Instruments can be expensive, and as a musician, the key component to how you make a living. Protecting your investment is critical, and insurance can help you with any costs associated with theft or damage to your instrument. If you are a musician, insurance can cover more than just the base instrument: it can cover your case, sheet music and other accessories that may be damaged. Follow these tips to…
With Boston Calling happening this weekend and Coachella in the rearview mirror, festival season is well underway! Before the fun begins and the bands start to go onstage, it’s important that the organizers and acts are protected by unexpected circumstances. Before the crowds arrive, make sure your event is covered by the following types of insurance: General Liability Insurance The most important type of coverage you need for your event…
With the temperatures rising and days getting longer, you may be planning frequent outdoor shoots for your latest video project. If your script contains scenes that need to be shot on the water, you will need to invest in movie boat insurance in order to make sure your production is covered by any mishaps on the open sea. What’s Covered Under Movie Boat Insurance? Movie boat insurance is a comprehensive…
While making your living as a photographer, videographer or in the production field, you will need insurance on your equipment. Your camera, editing computers, lenses and accessories are vital to your ability to do your job, and an accident may take items out of commission and be catastrophic to your career. By purchasing the right type of insurance for your business, you will be able to keep your equipment covered…
A film shoot can be a stressful environment. Along with the cast and crew, you are trying to create an entire project in a short amount of time, often away from home. Accidents are bound to occur in any situation, but one that can be avoided is the accidental loss or deletion of footage. Backing up your footage and dailies every day is critical to the success of your film,…