INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION INSURANCE
Our independent production insurance is a basic film shoot insurance plan through Multimedia Risk that is available to our Full User Members, in good standing, who are working on independent Director driven film/video projects. The insurance is only available to Manitoba residents.
While a degree of coverage for the Winnipeg Film Group's in-house equipment is provided automatically to our members, members may require shoot insurance if they are shooting on location, on City property (as this is a potential liability matter), if they are using equipment from one of the commercial rental houses, or working on an extended shoot.
This insurance is available at a significant discount for independent Director driven projects, versus obtaining insurance independently. Rates start at $150 per project, plus applicable taxes, depending on the nature of the project and the level of insurance required.
Filmmakers wanting to access our insurance policy to make music videos will be charged a minimum of $250 per project.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ASSISTANCE
As per our rentals policy, the use of WFG equipment or facilites is a form of assistance that our organization provides filmmakers / video artists, and as such the Winnipeg Film Group must be acknowledged in the credits of any film or video production receiving such assistance. Our logo is available for download for this purpose.
Coverage (subject to change without notice) currently includes:
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COMPONENT
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COVERAGE
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Tenants Fire Legal Liability
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$ 500,000
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Comprehensive General Liability
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$ 2,000,000
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Cameras, sound, lighting, recording, electrical, mechanical,effects, grip, editing, and projection equipment
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$ 750,000
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Buildings rented or leased for shoot
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$ 100,000
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The Winnipeg Film Group's independent production plan is available for the use of members working on independent, director-driven, non-commercial works. Eligibility for this plan is subject to a case-by-case assessment of projects by staff, and the Winnipeg Film Group reserves the right to refuse access to productions that do not meet the plan criteria.
To learn more about this insurance plan and the application process, please contact: