Film and Television Producers
Whether a producer of content for cinematic films, television programmes, pre-recorded content, stage shows, VoD or DVD, a major exposure for film and television producers is the obtaining and clearing of licenses and consents from third party contributors.
We can provide cover on a standalone basis or as an annual policy with a built in extended reporting period to mirror a specific rights period granted in a distribution contract agreed with a broadcaster or distributor as well as providing cover for all media perils.
Our Media Liability Policy for Film and Television Programme Producers provides cover for claims brought by third parties arising from the research and development phase to end distribution as well as from any licence agreement for merchandising.
We will automatically include purchasers, distributors, co-producers or any party that has a financial interest in the production as an additional insured to satisfy any contractual liability.
Target clients include but are not limited to:
Production companies producing commercials, cinematic films, programmes for television or other medium, film distributors, content libraries, pre-recorded live events for DVD, children’s programmes.
Key aspects of QBE cover:
- Any form of defamation – libel and slander
- Personal injury including infliction of emotional distress
- Breaches of intellectual property rights including claims for unfair competition and breach of contract/license
- Product and character disparagement
- Licensing of production merchandise
- Violation of privacy and breach of confidentiality
- Negligent acts, errors, omissions, misstatements or misrepresentation
- Breach of contract arising from the provision of content
- Claims emanating from dishonesty of employees
- Court attendance compensation
- Punitive and exemplary damages where insurable by law
- Worldwide territory and jurisdiction
Optional coverage extensions:
- Cyber liability – first and third-party losses
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Film and TV Programme Product Sheet |  |
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Film and TV Programme Wording | |
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Film and TV Programme Questionnaire - ( MS Word)
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