Any film project is a significant undertaking, whether you are creating a feature-length film or a thirty-second commercial. Both require equipment, a cast and crew, potential venue rental, and possibly stunts or other factors. However, insurance needs between projects can vary drastically, and what
How DICE Insurance Covers Lawsuits and Legal Claims
Film productions contend with numerous risks daily, but when considering insurance types, many teams focus on the threats that impact them regularly: problems with equipment, workers who get sick, casting challenges, and more. It is essential for teams not to neglect the potential legal issues that
How To Budget For Film Production Insurance In Pre-Production
Films rely on the pre-production period to plan and get things in order before the project starts in earnest. While it may seem as though this time is more relaxed compared to active shoots, the reality is that pre-production can be even busier than the main event! Part of the challenge during this
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
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
Risks in Remote Filming: Why Film Production Insurance is Essential
As films have developed into the sometimes billion-dollar projects that take viewers to exotic locations, film crews increasingly need to plan for the challenges of remote filming. From rugged terrain to civil unrest and the difficulty of transporting equipment deep into uncharted territory,