Film Production Services

Film Production Services for Annual & Short Term Productions

At Truska Insurance Agency, we understand film production's complexities and unique risks. Whether you're shooting a feature film, a commercial, or a documentary in the vibrant city of Chicago or LA, securing the right insurance coverage is essential to protect your investment, crew, and equipment. Our specialized film production insurance policies are designed to meet the needs of filmmakers, production companies, and studios of all sizes.

Truska Insurance collaborates with large national and regional firms to offer customized coverages, including:

Production Package includes:
- Cast/Essential Element Coverage
- Negative Film/Faulty Stock
- Miscellaneous Equipment (Owned/Rented)
- Props, Sets, and Wardrobe
- Third-Party Property Damage

Extra Expense
General Liability
Non-Owned/Hired Auto Liability
Workers’ Compensation
Travel Accident, including coverage for non-union
Accidental Death & Dismemberment /Accidental Medical Expense
Errors & Omissions (Producer’s, DICE, Blanket)
Cast insurance
Distributors Insurance
Essential elements, animal mortality, and extra expense
Pre- and post-production media
Production equipment and office
Digital Production
Financial, property, liability, and employee
Hired equipment
Intellectual property
Props, set, and wardrobe
Commercial and umbrella liability
Producer errors & omissions
Distribution errors & omissions

Furthermore, Truska provides a comprehensive suite of analytical and risk management solutions for Film Production clients, including Claim Advocacy, Risk Control, and Contract Review.

Eligible Stunts

Aerial Scenes

Shoots from aircraft including airplanes, helicopters, gliders, balloons and unmanned aircraft (drones). Includes scenic shots from private or commercial aircraft that do not involve aerial acrobatics or other hazardous maneuvers. For aerial scenes other than drones.

Animals

Aerial Scenes

Scenes involving the use of animals, such as dogs, farm animals, household pets, and zoo animals.

Falls

Aerial Scenes

Fight Scenes

Scenes involving scripted and choreographed falls.

Fight Scenes

Precision Driving

Fight Scenes

Fight scenes that are
choreographed, structured, and sequenced. These scenes may involve physical contact between actors and the use of weapons.

Precision Driving

Controlled driving on public roads, racetracks, off-road, chase scenes, skidding, collisions, explosions, motorcycles.

Pyrotechnics

Precision Driving

Fireworks, flash boxes, demolition, explosions, and other pyrotechnic effects.

Railroad Scenes

Recreational Vehicles

Non-hazardous filming activities at railroad stations, inactive tracks, service tracks or taking place on a passenger, commuter, or freight train.

Recreational Vehicles

The use of recreational vehicles such as ATV's, go carts, mopeds, motorcycles, scooters, Segways, snowmobiles, and similar type vehicles.

Water Scenes

Recreational Vehicles

Water Scenes

Canoes, kayaks, shots on lakes, shoots primarily in water, surfing, pools. Does not provide watercraft coverage. See the movie boat program.

Weapons

Water Scenes

Scenes that involve prop guns, squibs, blanks, knives or other similar weapons.

Why Choose Us?

Immediate Certificates of Insurance

A COI summarizes your insurance coverage. Most people will want to confirm that you are protected before starting a job or else they could be held liable for any accidents or injuries.

Expertise in Film Production

Immediate Certificates of Insurance

We specialize in the unique insurance needs of the film industry. Our team has extensive experience working with filmmakers and production companies in Chicago, ensuring you receive the best coverage tailored to your project.

Customized Coverage

No two productions are alike. We work closely with you to assess the specific risks of your project and customize your insurance package to provide the exact coverage you need.

Competitive Rates

Customized Coverage

We partner with leading insurance carriers to offer you the most comprehensive coverage at competitive rates, helping you stay within budget.

Film Production Services