Office of the General Counsel
Insurance & Risk Management

Student Film Insurance

Insurance for Off-Campus Filming

If you are working on a Drexel student film project and an off-campus filming location requires proof of insurance, the Office of Risk Management can help you request a Certificate of Insurance (COI).

Available Coverage

Risk Management can provide a standard COI showing the University's general liability coverage. If the filming location has specific insurance requirements, submit them with your request so we can determine whether Drexel can comply.

Important Coverage Information

  • Coverage is not automatic. Risk Management must review the film project and filming location before confirming that coverage is available.
  • This process is available only for Drexel student film projects.
  • The University cannot provide coverage for SAG-AFTRA actors or workers' compensation coverage for actors.
  • Do not sign an agreement that requires specific insurance coverage before it has been reviewed.

Agreements with Filming Locations

If the filming location requires you to sign a contract, location agreement, or other document, submit it to the Office of Risk Management before signing it. We will review the insurance requirements and coordinate any additional review that may be needed.

How to Request a Certificate

  1. Submit your request early: Contact us at least 15 business days before the certificate is needed.
  2. Complete the request form: Fill out the Request for Location Insurance Form [PDF] and email it to orm@drexel.edu.
  3. Include the location's requirements: Attach any contract, location agreement, or written insurance requirements provided by the filming location.

Project Review

Depending on the nature of your project, we may contact you for a brief conversation about the filming location, planned activities, equipment, or other details needed to evaluate the request.

Questions?

Insurance may not be the most exciting part of making a film, but we are here to make the process as straightforward as possible. Contact us at orm@drexel.edu, and we will help you through the process.

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