Film projects rely on hundreds or even thousands of pieces of equipment. It is often unreasonable to expect a studio to own all of these devices, tools, and vehicles. Most productions will rent at least a portion of their equipment, but this presents its own challenges: how much equipment should
When Short Film Insurance Isn’t Enough, You Need DICE Insurance
Creating a film is challenging, and tackling multiple projects in one year is even more so. Because of the additional complexities associated with manning numerous productions, most film studios struggle to understand how to build insurance protection. Rather than purchasing a single short film
Common Production Problems Solved With DICE Insurance
DICE insurance (documentary, industrial, commercial, and educational) is a staple in the film industry for its broad spectrum of protection. While every studio should carefully review its insurance needs and select policies that address the risks it may face during production, having generalized
DICE Insurance Stories: Learning From the Film Industry’s Biggest Claims
The film industry is one of the most thriving sectors in the U.S. economy and worldwide, generating hundreds of billions of dollars. However, with this thriving success comes high levels of risk as well. From lost footage to cast injuries, a lot can go wrong on and off set. For film studios, a
What High-Profile Film Disasters Teach Us About DICE Insurance
Film insurance protects a varied niche; a studio planning its projects must carefully consider it. DICE insurance (for documentary, industrial, commercial, and educational films) can provide a broad spectrum of coverage. Making sure the coverage amounts, exclusions, and other details are aligned
Why You Need Specialized Film Production Insurance for Nature-Based Shoots
One of the most significant advantages of the film industry is its focus on creativity. From shooting a scene at the base of a volcano to diving deep into the ocean, the only limit on production is the team’s imagination. However, finding the insurance coverage to support these ventures can
Complete Film Production Insurance for Filming in Forests, Mountains, and Deserts
Film production teams often find that their projects take them to places they never expected. From mountaintops to deserts and back to the cityscape, there’s no telling where a team might work. With this in mind, it can be hard to secure the proper insurance to keep a production protected, given the
Natural Disasters to Equipment Failures: How DICE Insurance Saves Your Production
Every film project has multiple moving parts, from the talent to the equipment riggers, video editors, and more. With so many hands in the pot, it is easy for something to go wrong, and even with a carefully curated team, accidents and unexpected events can happen. Film productions must invest in
Is Your Production Fully Covered? How DICE Insurance Protects Against the Unexpected
Any film production will face numerous risks throughout its lifetime. From cast injury or illness to a malfunctioning computer that loses precious film files, plenty can go wrong during each stage of the production process. To protect the studio from the significant financial implications of