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Short-Term Production InsuranceFilm, TV & Digital Content

PER PROJECT CONTENT PRODUCTIONS

Film Emporium offers short term production insurance.


EXPRESS APPLICATION

 DOES NOT INCLUDE Workers' Comp or Auto coverage


FULL APPLICATION

Includes Workers' Compensation & Auto coverage.*


FOREIGN PRODUCTIONS

For USA-based productions filming internationally.

Film & Feature-Length Short-Term CoverageFilm Emporium provides short-term production insurance for feature films, short films, documentaries and other independently produced motion-picture projects. Coverage can be tailored to the production’s budget, filming schedule, locations, equipment and contractual requirements.
TV Pilots, Web Series & Digital Shoot InsuranceCoverage is also available for television pilots, web series, commercials, music videos, branded content, podcasts and other digital productions. Policies can be structured for a single shoot or a project lasting several weeks or months.
Equipment, Location & Worldwide Production CoverageAvailable coverage options may include production general liability, owned or rented camera equipment, lighting and audio gear, props, sets, wardrobe, filming locations and third-party property damage. Coverage may also be available for productions filming in the United States, Canada and other international locations.
One-Week, Short-Term & Foreign Location PoliciesShort-term policies can be arranged for productions lasting from a single filming day to several months. Our brokers can help determine the appropriate policy period based on your preparation, principal photography and wrap dates.
Domestic and International Production CoverageFilm Emporium works with productions filming locally, across the United States and internationally. Foreign shoots may require additional underwriting, documentation or specialized coverage based on the country, activities and length of production.
Cast, Crew & Liability Protection for Production TeamsCoverage options may include workers’ compensation for cast and crew, production general liability, hired and non-owned automobile liability and other protections required by locations, vendors and production agreements.
Stunts, Aerials, Drones & Hazardous Activities Add-OnProductions involving stunts, drones, aerial filming, animals, pyrotechnics, watercraft, firearms or other hazardous activities must be disclosed during the application process. These exposures may require additional underwriting, safety information and specific policy approval.

Film Emporium provides tailored short-term production insurance for feature films, short films, television projects, documentaries, commercials, music videos, web series, student films, thesis films, podcasts, branded content and other digital productions.
Whether your project involves a one-day shoot, a one-week production or several months of filming, our brokers can help arrange coverage based on your production schedule, budget, locations, equipment and activities.
Coverage options may include production general liability, owned or rented camera equipment, lighting and audio gear, props, sets and wardrobe, filming locations, third-party property damage, hired and non-owned automobiles, workers’ compensation for cast and crew, and certificates of insurance required by rental houses, studios, municipalities and property owners.
Film Emporium can assist with productions filming throughout the United States, Canada and internationally. With more than 30 years of entertainment insurance experience, we provide practical insurance solutions for projects ranging from micro-budget independent productions to major film, television and commercial shoots.
Need a Certificate of Insurance, or COI, for your filming location, equipment rental house or production agreement? Our experienced entertainment insurance brokers can help quote and place coverage efficiently.

Quotes are complimentary.  No Obligation.
Click here if you have stunts or hazardous activities.
Click here for definitions of insurance terms.

*SAG-AFTRA requires Workers' Compensation, which provides coverage for injury to cast & crew.

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This program provides affordable insurance for different types of content like short films, feature films, and TV shows.  It doesn't matter what the budget range is for your film production; low or high budget. Get a quote at any stage of your production whether your project is a domestic or worldwide.  Film Emporium can help you get the most suitable insurance coverage available. 


SHORT TERM PRODUCTIONS

Available Coverages

● Owned or rented camera and/or other production equipment● Commercial General Liability● Auto● Workers Compensation● Props, sets, wardrobe, pictures and cars● Third party property damage (often referred to as location insurance)

● Extra expense● Negative film, videotape and digitized image along with faulty stock, camera, and processing● Rented Jewelry, Art, Valuables ● Worldwide Option for 12 month policies● And much more, on an as needed basis


Program Enhancements

Stunts, Hazardous Activities

● Stunts● Fight Scenes● Animals● Precision Driving● Recreational Vehicles● Water Scenes● Aerial Scenes / Drones● Pyrotechnics● Etc.

Cast and Crew Insurance

We can provide cast and crew insurance as part of a production policy. In certain cases, we can provide it as "carve out cast coverage."

Cast insurance covers important cast and crew members, like main actors and directors. It includes coverage for accidents and death. With approved medicals, illness can be included.