Film Program Portfolio
Foreign Film Production
International production coverage for any budget, up to 12 months, with certificate precision for complex location requirements.
Budget
No fixed cap (case reviewed)
Duration
Up to 12 months
Placement
Admitted + specialty pathways
Foreign Package Criteria
Foreign production eligibility
Foreign Production Package placements are built for U.S.-based productions shooting outside the United States and Canada with territory-sensitive underwriting review.
- Shoot outside the U.S. and Canada.
- Not include stunts, pyrotechnics, or underwater activities unless separately approved.
- Not take place in a country sanctioned by the U.S. government.
- Be submitted by a U.S.-based production company filming abroad.
Budget
Case reviewed
Foreign placements are reviewed for territory, travel, and location complexity.
Duration
Up to 12 months
Supports longer international schedules with certificate precision for foreign locations.
Placement
Admitted + specialty pathways
Coverage paths depend on class, territory, declared stunts, and certificate requirements.
Eligible production examples
The examples below reflect the production types currently shown in the source materials for this program family.
52 listed production types
Coverage stack
Available coverages currently shown for the foreign production package.
| Inland Marine | Rented equipment, owned equipment, negative & faulty stock. |
|---|---|
| General Liability | Limits up to $5,000,000. Waiver of subrogation. |
| Contingent Automobile | Automobile liability, automobile physical damage, limits up to $5,000,000. |
| Workers Compensation | Employers responsibility, limits up to $5,000,000. |
| Travel Accident | Travel accident to comply with guild requirements. |
| Volunteer Accident | Accident coverage for volunteers. |
How Submissions Are Reviewed
- 1Territory and location assessment
- 2Local compliance and permit requirements
- 3Security and political stability evaluation
- 4Local production partner verification
- 5Expedited review for established international producers
Certificates and Compliance
Certificates of insurance are issued to satisfy venue, landlord, and municipal requirements as a standard part of coverage. Our team understands the specific certificate requirements for this industry.
- Certificates meeting local territory requirements
- US and foreign language certificates as needed
- Co-production partner certificates
Documentation Typically Requested
Ready to Get Started?
Our specialty underwriting team reviews all foreign film production submissions. Expedited review available for qualifying risks with complete documentation.