Documentaries come in many forms. Some take
years to shoot and produce, while others may only take a few months. No matter
how big or small, having the proper insurance for your documentary can be one
of the most important things you can have. All the activities associated with
filming a documentary bring unique risks that should be insured. And when it
comes to entertainment
insurance, John Hart Insurance has the solutions.
Here is a short overview of coverage you might
consider:
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Rented Equipment
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Owned Equipment
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Cast Coverage
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Props, Sets and Wardrobe
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Negative & Faulty Stock
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Third Party Property Damage
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Extra Expense
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General Liability
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Automobile Liability and Physical Damage
·
Workers Compensation
Once a documentary is finished, the next step
is normally distribution. Most distributors will require the production company
obtain an Errors and Omissions policy on the production. If you are a distributor,
you should always carry your own E&O policy, in addition to requiring each
of the productions you distribute to be covered. When purchasing your insurance
policies, it is once again important to remember that the amount of coverage
you purchase is wholly dependent upon the type of project on which you are
working.
The staff at John Hart Insurance
has over 60 years combined experience in the field of entertainment
insurance. We focus exclusively on
understanding the unique needs of motion picture, television, video, music and
theatrical companies. This knowledge
base allows us to structure an insurance program specifically for each client
that will be a balance of the best coverage and most economical solutions to
help manage the risks inherent to the client’s unique businesses.
