Happy Holidays from Equipment & Production Insurance
To Our Clients and Friends, Thank you and Happy Holidays from all of us at Equipment & Production Insurance. As 2020 comes to a close, we want to take this opportunity to thank you for entrusting us with the service of your insurance policies and financial protection. Our relationships with you took on even greater meaning […]
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A One-Man Show: How to Film a Video by Yourself
Film producers are obviously not the only ones making videos nowadays. Bloggers, influencers and digital marketers know that video increases customer engagement and improves their presence on search engines and social media. This sudden need for more video, especially in 2020 since the coronavirus occurred, has caused companies and individuals alike to develop their own […]
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Producer Errors and Omissions Insurance
We get a lot of calls these days about Producer Errors and Omissions Insurance, so I decided it was a good idea to revisit the topic in greater detail. What is Producer Errors and Omissions Insurance? I wrote a blog a while back explaining what Errors and Omissions Insurance covers and why it’s needed. Errors […]
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Happy Thanksgiving! GOING LIVE: Production Insurance is NOT Just for Film
The holiday season is upon us! There is nothing like a clear, beautiful fall/winter day here in Southern California. Weather like this makes everyone want to get outdoors, enjoy it and take it all in. And of course, shoot some pics and videos! The majority of film producers know they need film insurance, but what […]
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Making the Move from Actor to Producer
Many actors and actresses have moved from in front of the camera to behind the scenes. In fact, as far back as 1900, Mary Pickford not only produced films, she also co-founded United Artists Studio. Success for these people is dependent on a number of things. It goes without saying that they need creativity, but […]
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Myth & Fact: Third Party Property Damage & General Liability
Myth: General Liability Insurance covers damage done to my locations during filming. Fact: Damage to your locations is NOT covered by general liability insurance. Instead, it falls under Third Party Property Damage. Over the years, I’ve heard a lot of statements from my customers just like this: “I’m really only concerned about […]
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Delving Deeper into Media Liability Insurance
Unlike other forms of professional liability insurance, media liability insurance does not expire. Let me explain. A media liability insurance policy covers an occurrence that happened during the policy period, regardless of when the claim is made. For instance, if you obtain coverage for a new production and twenty years later a claim of fraud […]
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FAQ: Production Insurance and COVID-19
How does COVID-19 affect production insurance? I’ve been getting this question a lot recently, and with good reason. It seems like just about everything in our lives has changed so much over the past few months, so it would stand to reason that production insurance would also be taking some big hits. It makes sense, […]
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Happy July 4th! Check Out our 5 Tips for Better Drone Footage
Summer is a great time to shoot scenic footage, and drones are very popular among photographers and cinematographers, and for good reason! They are quite literally a great way to expand creativity and look at things from a new angle. Whether you already own a drone or you’re considering investing in one, consider these 5 […]
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