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7 years, 7 months ago - Gregory Fishwick

Hi,

I'm looking to hire a location for a short film shoot and they're asking for a copy of our public liability insurance. To be expected, I guess but I haven't had any experience with this yet. Any pieces of advice regarding insurance would be very welcome, including who best to approach; I've looked at a few sites for quotes but am a little overwhelmed by the questions and am not sure how to tailor them towards a short film shoot! Like I said, any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Greg

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7 years, 7 months ago - Paddy Robinson-Griffin

For shorts, try Essex Insurance Brokers, they have a good understanding of short film needs and are fairly priced. You'll also need equipment hire insurance which they'll also do. Likely Employers Liability too. Again, inexpensive, but necessary.

7 years, 7 months ago - Gregory Fishwick

Thanks Paddy!

7 years, 7 months ago - Paddy Robinson-Griffin

No worries :)

7 years, 7 months ago - Alwyne Kennedy

I got a good deal through these people a few years back https://www.larkinsurance.co.uk/performance-film-and-media-insurance/short-film-and-filmmakers

7 years, 7 months ago - Performance Film & Media Insurance

Hi Greg,

You may have already sourced the insurance already but if not, or next time, do feel free to give us (Performance Film & Media) a call on 0208 256 4932. Although the insurance will be purchased online in a process that should take 6/7 minutes, we're happy to talk through your project and give you some steer before you purchase.

All the best with your short film!

Michael Wood
Head of Film & Media
Performance Film & Media Insurance
E: michael.wood@performance-insurance.tv
T: 020 8256 4931

7 years, 7 months ago - Ray Brady

Sorry to be so late to input but, I've often found that for the cost to insure/cover shooting your average short for a week, for twice the amount you can get a full years cover. OK if you only intend to shoot the one short, not worth considering, but it motivated me to shoot three shorts and a doco piecemeal in a year, so the insurance on the third film and doco was, so to speak, completely free.
Simpsons quote: "You've got to squeeze every penny", yeah I know...the context was joke one but D'oh, as an indie filmmaker, insurance costs are prohibitively expensive when you are on a tight budget and I would never, ever shoot without insurance, so having it for the year really did enable me to shoot much more often.
Regards Ray Brady
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0002916/

7 years, 7 months ago - Marcus Relton

Hi Greg,
If you're a member of Bectu you get £10m annual public liability cover for £31 a year, in fact that may be waived if you join the union for the first time now before 30 April. You can also access media freelancer insurance deals negotiated on block too.

7 years, 7 months ago - Jaye L Swift

I always use Essex Insurance Brokers http://www.essexinsurancebrokers.com/film-and-arts-insurance

7 years, 7 months ago - Gregory Fishwick

Thanks for all the input guys! Very helpful!