Need coverage for one shoot, not a whole slate?

Short-term production insurance is built for a single project rather than a full year of filming — the most common starting point for independent films, commercials, and student productions.

What is short-term production insurance?

A single-project policy covering one shoot for its actual duration, rather than a full year of production activity.

It’s designed for independent films, commercials, documentaries, music videos, student productions, corporate video projects, and photography shoots — anywhere a producer needs coverage for one specific project without committing to an annual plan.

Who typically buys short-term production insurance?

Independent filmmakers, student productions, and companies with a single one-off shoot rather than a continuous production schedule.

If you’re producing multiple projects across the year, DICE/Annual Production coverage is usually more efficient — see the DICE/Annual page for that comparison.

What does a short-term policy typically include?

General liability, equipment, props/sets/wardrobe, third-party property damage, and cast coverage, scoped to the shoot’s length.

Exact inclusions vary by production budget, shoot duration, and planned activities — a broker can confirm specifics for your project.

Where this gets written

MovieInsure writes short-term policies for single projects

Perfect for the single-project endeavor — independent films, commercials, documentaries, music videos, student productions, and corporate shoots.

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Related coverage

Need annual coverage instead?

DICE/Annual Production Insurance covers a full slate of projects under one continuous policy.

Have a stunt scene?

Falls, fights, and precision driving typically need coverage added on top of the base production policy.

Selling or streaming the finished film?

Short-term production insurance covers the shoot. E&O separately protects the finished content before release.