Film Production Insurance isn’t the most exciting part of filmmaking, but it’s one of the most important. Over the years, we’ve seen the kinds of risks that come with production — damaged gear, accidental injuries, damage to locations, and in the worst cases, loss of life.
Most insurance products in the market today aren’t designed for how film production actually works, especially in Africa. So we decided to build something that truly fits the industry.
Today, we’re introducing a new Insurance Feature on Filmmakers Mart, created specifically for production teams and international filmmakers shooting in Africa. The goal is simple: to give filmmakers peace of mind while they create.
Why We Built This Feature
Film sets are unpredictable. A small mistake or accident can disrupt an entire shoot. Producers often struggle to find insurance that understands the nature of filming, the type of risks involved, and the fast timelines productions work with.
We built this feature because the risks filmmakers face are real, frequent, and often expensive. Many teams told us existing insurance options were too generic, too slow, or simply not designed for film production. Crew members also deserve to feel protected, and productions deserve clarity.
Creating insurance that reflects the reality of filmmaking felt necessary.
The Three Insurance Packages
To support filmmakers better, we partnered with Cornerstone Insurance Limited to offer three clear and practical insurance options.
1. Group Life Insurance
This package provides financial support to the family of any production team member who passes away unexpectedly. It helps with essential expenses such as bills and daily needs.
It is a way to ensure that the people behind the scenes the ones who make productions possible are not forgotten when tragedy strikes.
2. Group Personal Accident Insurance
This covers accidental injuries, disability, or loss of life involving cast and crew. It offers protection for:
• Medical expenses
• Temporary disability
• Permanent disability
• Death resulting from an accident
Film sets can be unpredictable environments. This package ensures that crew members are supported if anything goes wrong.
3. Third-Party General Liability Insurance
This package helps when damage occurs to a location or someone’s property during a shoot. From scratched walls to damaged furniture, unexpected costs can emerge quickly in production.
The production pays a portion of the cost, and the insurance covers the rest. It makes it easier to maintain good relationships with location owners and avoid unexpected financial pressure.
How the Feature Works
We kept the process simple so filmmakers can get insured without delay.
• Visit the Filmmakers Mart website
• Choose the insurance package you want
• Share your production details
• Make payment
• Coverage is provided through our partner, Cornerstone Insurance Limited
No complicated paperwork. No long waiting periods. Just a straightforward process built for production teams.
Who Can Access The Insurance
This insurance is designed for:
• Production teams across Africa
• International filmmakers shooting on the continent
Whether it’s a short film, commercial, documentary, or feature film, any production can use it.
There are many insurance providers, but very few offer solutions that truly match the realities of filmmaking. This feature stands out because it offers:
• Transparent pricing
• Fast processing
• Simple documentation
• Packages tailored specifically for film productions
Most importantly, it gives peace of mind. Producers can focus on creating, while cast and crew know they’re protected.
Filmmaking already comes with enough pressure. Worrying about unexpected accidents, injuries, or property damage shouldn’t stop a story from being told.
This insurance feature offers stability and confidence to the people who bring films to life. It helps productions plan better, manage risk more easily, and protect everyone involved.
The insurance feature is now available to all users.
👉🏽Start here to request insurance for your next production.
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