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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 […]

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 […]

If you are looking into becoming a professional filmmaker, you might be wondering what type of film equipment you need.  What are the basic types of film equipment? Besides the obvious purchase of a camera and a lens, consider these 8 items that will prove the most useful. 1. Memory Card It is actually better […]

Many of you are unfamiliar with co-insurance because it’s one of those things your average insurance agent won’t necessarily point out. Why?  Probably, because they don’t realize that you are underinsured. For instance, take a look at this situation that actually occurred with one of our clients. True Story: Owned Equipment & Co-Insurance Company ABC […]