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Mode Insurance Partners With Crew Studio – Supporting UK Filmmakers and Production Talent
We're excited to announce that Mode Insurance has partnered with Crew Studio, an independent film production company and industry training hub that is helping shape...
How to Keep Your AV Equipment Safe in Shared or Hired Venues
For AV professionals, equipment is everything. Whether you're a sound engineer mixing a live event, a lighting tech working in a theatre, or a videographer...
Do You Need Insurance for a Short Film? A Simple Explainer
Producing a short film is an exciting creative journey, but it comes with unique risks. Insurance can be essential to safeguard your project and your...
Why Freelancers Get Sued — And What You Can Do About It
Freelancing offers freedom, flexibility and a creative lifestyle many professionals dream of. But it also comes with responsibilities that are easy to overlook, particularly when...
Do I Need Public Liability Insurance?
You're setting up lights in a studio you've hired for the day. As you step away to adjust the camera, a passer-by trips over a...
How to Keep Your Kit Safe This Festival Season- A Guide for Freelancers & Creatives
Festival season is in full swing, and for freelancers working behind the scenes from photographers, videographers, sound engineers, lighting techs and content creators, it's go...
The 6 Best AI Tools for Film & Content Creators
Filmmaking and content creation is evolving rapidly, with artificial intelligence (AI) now integrated into nearly every stage of the creative process. From writing to editing...
What Happens If You Get Sick and Couldn’t Work as a Freelancer?
When you're self-employed, a lot of things ride on you being healthy and available. Your clients rely on you. Your projects depend on you. And...
How to Work Out Your Freelance Day Rate Without Underselling Yourself
Knowing what to charge as a freelancer can feel like a guessing game. But it doesn't need to be. Setting your day rate is about...