Tag: Production Insurance
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Why Production Insurance Matters
Production insurance isn’t glamorous. It won’t help you get into Sundance, and it definitely won’t make your cinematography look better. But without it, your film can collapse faster than a tripod with a missing leg. At its core, production insurance protects your project—financially and legally—against the unpredictable chaos of filmmaking. Whether it’s a broken camera,
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Completion Bonds: The Film Investor’s Best Insurance Policy
In film investing, risk is a given. Delays, budget overruns, creative disputes, and production disasters have sunk more than a few promising projects. But one tool exists to help insulate investors from these pitfalls—and many new financiers have never even heard of it. It’s called a completion bond. And for savvy investors, it’s not just
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The Hidden Costs of Indie Filmmaking and Budget Traps to Avoid
Independent filmmaking is often celebrated for its creativity, resourcefulness, and ability to produce compelling stories without the backing of major studios. However, while indie filmmakers pride themselves on stretching every dollar, many first-time and even experienced filmmakers are blindsided by hidden costs that can derail their budgets. From unexpected legal fees to overlooked marketing expenses,
