Navigating the legal side of filmmaking can be a daunting task, but it is crucial to set your film up for success. Errors & Omissions (E&O) insurance plays a key role in protecting your production from legal risks and is often required for distribution and financing. In this workshop, we’ll break down what E&O insurance is, how it works, and why it’s essential for every filmmaker to understand.
During this session, Front Row Insurance expert Alyson Locacciato will walk through the process of securing the right coverage for your projects. Explaining how E&O insurance can safeguard filmmakers against lawsuits for copyright infringement, defamation, and more. With her expertise, you’ll learn how to make sure your film is legally protected and prepared for distribution.
Open exclusively to NYWIFT members!
Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Time: 6:30 – 8:00pm ET
Location: Virtual (Zoom link will be sent closer to event date)
Price: Free for NYWIFT Members
Not a NYWIFT member yet? Become one today here – or email membership@nywift.org to expedite your application to attend this program.
Panelists
Alyson Locacciato is an insurance broker specializing in film production with a decade of experience. She joined Front Row Insurance Brokers in 2020 and was previously a broker at American Entertainment Insurance. She specializes in productions of all sizes; from $100K microbudget features to $20M full theatrical releases. She enjoys watching documentaries and spending time with her three dogs.
(All images courtesy of the participants)
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NYWIFT programs, screenings and events are supported, in part, by grants from New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.
