Production Insurance 101: Everything You Need To Know To Insure Your Independent Film

Learn directly from Daniel R’bibo (Area SVP at Gallagher Entertainment), who's worked on Oscar-nominated films such as Foxcatcher, American Hustle and The Master.

Production insurance. It sounds boring and overwhelming, and is one aspect of filmmaking that most producers try to avoid and typically push off until the last minute. There are a lot of options out there in terms of policies and coverages for an independent film, and it is sometimes hard to know what the right coverage for your project is.

Just because you buy the insurance that is required in a contract doesn’t mean you are actually properly insured. Just because your film has wrapped doesn’t mean you are free to go. So how do you know if you’re covered? Luckily, Stage 32 is here to help you master getting the right production insurance for your independent film!

In this Stage 32 Next Level Webinar, host Daniel R’bibo will go over all the various insurance policies that a producer or financier should consider when making a film. He will explore ways to get better insurance for lower premiums, discuss current industry issues such as insurance for reality participants, coverage for stunts/ hazardous activity, online distribution and help you generally better understand what you are really buying when it comes to coverage. Finally, Daniel will explore the wonderful world of liability and what exposure a producer and more importantly the financier really have.

Daniel R’bibo, ARM, is the Area Senior Vice President at Gallagher Entertainment, one of the largest entertainment insurance brokers in the world. In addition to managing his book of entertainment clients including Pilgrim Studios, UCLA, Academy of Art University and Emmett/ Furla Films, Daniel now oversees the Entertainment Business Management group which works with almost 50 of the top business management firms in the world. Daniel has been in the entertainment insurance industry for over 14 years and has worked on many Oscar-nominated films and smaller independent budgeted films. Who better to help guide you to getting the right coverage for your film?