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Does your production company need to purchase insurance for multiple film projects annually? Do you film your projects concurrently? If so, you may be a DICE producer. DICE stands for documentary, industrial, commercial, and educational films but DICE insurance policies don’t just cover DICE productions. That’s their common name, but we have access to DICE policies that also […]

Not sure if you need General Liability Insurance? Here is a true story of a client who was very glad they had purchased it! This particular production client was shooting a film on location in an apartment complex. During the staging of a shot in one of the upper-level apartments, somebody overturned a really large […]

Hurt or disabled employees? In California, the state mandates a program which provides payments to any employee hurt or disabled in connection with their work. We commonly refer to this program as “workers’ compensation.” How does it work? Injured employees receive payments no matter who is at fault for the injury. The payments are “insurance” […]

Excitement fills the air as people move about on a production set. Often, the site is crawling with cameramen, actors and actresses, designers, writers, makeup artists, and more. This “mass production” feeling is often what makes filmmaking so much fun. It brings a group of people together as they work to bring a vision to […]

Makeup can make or break a production. Too little, and the person in question is suddenly washed out on camera. Too much, and they can look like a clown. Makeup is about finding the beauty and the balance in a person’s appearance and help a film appear balanced as well. In short, a good makeup […]

Since films appeal to the visual, the right costuming can help “sell” your film. A director works closely with their costume designer as part of a collaborative process.  What does a costume designer do? Once the director imparts his vision, the designer will put together sketches, images, and ideas for discussion. The designer will also take […]

If you have worked in film for any length of time, you have probably discovered that you must be prepared for anything, or should I say EVERYTHING. Unexpected problems in filmmaking occur, so staying one step ahead of potential issues is vital if you want a successful film career. What types of things go wrong during […]

As technology advances, drones have become increasingly high-tech and are consequently gaining popularity among photographic hobbyists and professionals. Yet, there is a lot of misunderstanding about drones and whether or not they require insurance. Are Drones Classified as Aircraft? According to the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), drones do indeed fall under the category of “aircraft.” On […]