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• Christmas Opening Hours
  With Christmas just round the corner, we wanted to share our opening hours over the festive season.
• Behind the Scenes of Film Financing
  We take a look behind the curtain at the factors and considerations related to financing a film in the UK.
• That’s a wrap – The Short Film Competition 2024!
  The Performance Short Film Competition 2024 has come to an end! Discover the winners & join us in thanking all participants for their support.
• Top 10 Podcasts for Film Buffs and Industry Insiders
  Discover the top 10 podcasts for film buffs and industry insides. Dive into filmmaking insights, critiques, & behind-the-scenes stories from the experts!
• The Evolution of Special Effects
  Explore the evolution of special effects in film, from Méliès’ early innovations to CGI blockbusters like Avatar. Discover how they transformed storytelling forever!
• Independent Film Tax Credit (IFTC) becomes law
  Discover the Independent Film Tax Credit (IFTC), providing a 40% rebate on core expenditures for films with budgets up to £15m, effective from April 2024.
• AI-Driven Post-Production Tools
  Discover how AI-driven tools are revolutionising post-production with faster editing, precise colour grading, and seamless VFX.
• An end of year wrap by our divisional director!
  Discover our division director’s end-of-year wrap-up, reflecting on client achievements, team growth, & exciting events. Thank you for your continued support!
• The Short Film Competition 2024 is now closed!
  The Short Film Competition 2024 is now closed! Thank you to everyone who entered!
• Favorite Film Score Poll
  Let us know which of the following film scores are your favourite!
• Industry Spotlight: Sunbelt Rentals
  Sunbelt Rentals, a premier equipment rental company, specializes in comprehensive solutions for film & media production across the UK, Ireland, & Europe.
• Insurance Coverage Essentials for Filmmakers
  Protect your film or television project from potential legal claims with E&O Insurance. Learn from high-profile cases with Performance Insurance today.
• The Film and TV Charity
  Protect your film or television project from potential legal claims with E&O Insurance. Learn from high-profile cases with Performance Insurance today.
• Regina King: From Actress to Acclaimed Director
  Protect your film or television project from potential legal claims with E&O Insurance. Learn from high-profile cases with Performance Insurance today.
• A Spotlight on RD Studios
  Protect your film or television project from potential legal claims with E&O Insurance. Learn from high-profile cases with Performance Insurance today.
• Top 10 Must-Have Gadgets for Indie Filmmakers
  Discover essential gadgets for indie filmmakers that enhance creativity and elevate your craft. Explore our top 10 must-have tools for every filmmaker today.
• Why is Film and TV Errors & Omissions (E&O) Insurance important
  Protect your film or television project from potential legal claims with E&O Insurance. Learn from high-profile cases with Performance Insurance today.
• The Short Film Competition will be back for 2024!
  The Short Film Competition started out in 2018 following years of the Performance team attending events and networking sessions and learning the challenges that creatives in the industry often enco...
• Cannes Film Poll
  Looking at the main films being showcased at Cannes, which do you like the look of?
• Love Without Walls
  The UK’s most successful ‘cinema-on-demand’ film of all time, Hidden Door Productions proudly presents their new drama, ‘Love Without Walls’
• Networking Strategies for Success
  In the cutthroat world of film and media, talent is only part of the equation for success.
• Triple Exposure – One Year On…
  Triple Exposure is a one-stop shop to make your life as a creator, easier. We look after the financials, the insurance and the legal stuff.
• Location Scouting Best Practices
  Location scouting isn’t just about finding the perfect backdrop for your scenes; it’s about ensuring the safety and success of your entire production.
• What to Expect at Cannes Film Festival 2024
  Renowned as one of the most prestigious events in the film industry, the Cannes Film Festival explores all film genres.
• Meet the team at Cannes and MPTS
  Event season is well and truly around the corner and the team are dusting off their Performance jackets and getting ready to see you all again.
• Why Film Insurance Matters
  Protect your film production from unforeseen challenges with film insurance from Performance Insurance. Whether you’re a novice or an industry veteran, our tailored coverage keeps your projec...
• Short Film Competition 2023 – Winners Announced
  The winners of the Short Film Competition 2023
• Short Film Competition 2023 – Shortlist Announced
  Shortlist for the Short Film Competition 2023
• Performance partners with Film and TV Charity
  Performance partners with Film and TV Charity to support happier, healthier film and TV community. Joining forces for social, financial, and mental wellbeing.
• That’s a wrap! – reflections from The Media Production & Technology Show 2023
  Here at Performance Film & Media Insurance, we’re incredibly proud to have supported the team behind ‘An Irish Goodbye’, who won the Best Short Film at the Oscars and BAFTA win for Best B...
• Performance proud to have played a supporting role for Oscar and BAFTA winner ‘An Irish Goodbye’
  Here at Performance Film & Media Insurance, we’re incredibly proud to have supported the team behind ‘An Irish Goodbye’, who won the Best Short Film at the Oscars and BAFTA win for Best B...
• Short Film Competition 2022 – Winners Announced
  The winners of the Short Film Competition 2022
• Short Film Competition 2022 – Shortlist Announced
  Shortlist for the Short Film Competition 2022
• Our 2021 ‘Short’ Short Film Competition Winner
  A female android in therapy battles her demons. Robot X.Y.A. is made in our image, yet it is not acceptable for her to act like us. Built to serve, she must accept whatever comes her way, working l...
• Our 2021 ‘Student’ Short Film Competition Winner
  When Emma Marston is recognised by a complete stranger she searches herself online and is horrified to discover a website entirely dedicated to her, containing hundreds of photos and videos of her....
• Our 2021 ‘Horror’ Short Film Competition Winner
  After discovering a USB port in her wrist, Kate uncovers a world where she has the ability to change herself for the better. But she will slowly discover that greed will come at a cost.
• Our 2021 ‘Drama’ Short Film Competition Winner
  Based on a true story of tenacity, a seven-year-old boy struggles to make sense of words on the page. But when Mike is diagnosed with dyslexia and the teachers continue to fail him, his mother take...
• Q&A with Gold Dust Films
  Gold Dust Films was set up by Liz Clare and I during the pandemic. We were both working very late on a fast turn around show and decided we should put our skills, contacts and ideas together and se...
• Industry Spotlight – Unihill Productions
  On Thursday 26^th May we are launching our first competition of the year, ‘How to ruin a film in one word’ where you could win £500 cash towards your next project*. To find out more ...
• Keep your eyes peeled…
  On Thursday 26^th May we are launching our first competition of the year, ‘How to ruin a film in one word’ where you could win £500 cash towards your next project*. To find out more ...
• We’re looking for film and media writers
  The film and media industry has so many diverse creators and that’s why we are looking to partner with writers to share interesting news, information and thought pieces on our website. These coul...
• Partner News – New Day Pictures
  BFI NETWORK provides short film and early feature development funding, industry-backed professional development and networking support to filmmakers of all ages.
• What’s in a film? (Take 1)
  The eSports world has hit us with a bang and from the ESL Masters in Katowice to the PUBG Global Invitational, there are already plenty of huge esports events weR...
• The Top 10 eSports Events We’re Excited For In 2022
  The eSports world has hit us with a bang and from the ESL Masters in Katowice to the PUBG Global Invitational, there are already plenty of huge esports events weR...
• 10 Tips To Improve Shooting As A Film Student
  In the age of social media, it’s getting much harder to stand out from the crowd. When you’re a film student, that job is ...
• When the music stops: Protecting your instrument with Lark Music
  74% of UK adults either play or have played an instrument, with over Q&A with Union Visual Effects

  We took some time out to chat with Lucy Cooper at Union Visual Effects to find out a bit more about what they do.  
• Partner News – BFI NETWORK
  BFI NETWORK provides short film and early feature development funding, industry-backed professional development and networking support to filmmakers of all ages.
• 2021 – The showreel!
  This is always one of my favourite pieces to put together as I get the opportunity to sit and reflect of what we’ve achieved as a team over the past year, and more importantly, how we’ve helped...
• Do I Need Studio Insurance?
  Studio insurance will protect your businesses laptops, devices, materials and workspace against a range of losses – but do you really need it?
• Short Film Competition 2021 Winners Announced
  Winners of the Short Film Competition 2021
• Short Film Competition 2021 – Shortlist Announced
  Shortlist for the Short Film Competition 2021
• Industry Spotlight – Early Days by Nessa Wrafter
  Early Days tells the story of a new Mum who has experienced a traumatic birth and is suffering from post-natal anxiety. Intrusive thoughts and flashbacks from the hospital threaten to collapse her ...
• Drone Insurance
  In this latest addition I wanted to highlight the growing use of drones within Production and make sure you understand the new to make sure the drone pilot you employ has the right insurance in pla...
• Partner News – Genera Films
  Genera Films was launched in 2017, initially offering filmmakers looking to fund their short films with an alternative to the traditional and complex funding schemes available. In that time, the co...
• Q&A – Featuristic Films
  Featuristic Films was founded in 2016 and the first project I produced for the company was James Kermack’s debut feature ‘Hi-Lo Joe’ which premiered at Dinard Film Festival. My working relat...
• Public Liability Insurance – What is it and do I need it?
  Public Liability is one of the most common insurances that businesses and freelancers will be asked to have in place for the work they do. This type of cover will protect you against claims for acc...
• Household Insurance through the Aston Lark Group
  As a Performance Film and Media client you have access to our Aston Lark private client team who take away the complexity of household insurance.
• Our Partner News – Reviewed and Cleared
  Reviewed and Cleared is a specialist firm providing a convenient, comprehensive and cost-effective legal review of all pre-publication and pre-broadcast editorial content.
• Q&A with S+O Media Ltd
  We sit down with Steph and Olly from S+O Media Ltd to find out a bit more about what they do.
• The Performance Short Film Competition is back
  The Performance Short Film Competition is back for the forth year running. With seven categories to chose from we look forward to your entries.
• Short Film Competition 2021 Launch
  The Performance Short Film Competition is back for its 4th consecutive year!
• Employee benefits and business protection through the Aston Lark group
  The Aston Lark group has a specialised Employee Benefits team that provides personal, tailored help with planning and implementing suitable benefits aligned to your business needs.
• Industry spotlight – Our 2020 Comedy Short Film Competition Winner!
  Everything you need to know about our 2020 Comedy Short Film Competition winner, The Plunge.
• Our Partner News – Greenlit
  Greenlit is a crowdfunding platform, launched in 2019, with the aim of changing the way creative projects are funded.
• Q&A with The Big RD
  We sit down with Ryan Dean from The Big RD to find out a bit more about what he does.
• Annual vs Short Period Insurance – which should I buy?
  Understanding the benefits of annual insurance and short period insurance to help you determine which one will best suit your film and media insurance requirements.
• Our Short Film Competition – the journey so far
  Reflections on how the Short Film Competition has evolved and grown since the first one in 2018.
• Introducing “Equipsme” – affordable healthcare for businesses
  Equipsme offers an exciting, fresh type of healthcare designed to help businesses implement simple, effective cover that employees will value.
• Industry spotlight – Our 2020 Short Short Film Competition Winner!
  Learn more about the inspiration behind the making of the 2020 Short Short Film Competition winner, ‘Clouds’ Directed by David Yorke, Produced by Phil Beastall.
• Our Partner News – Alliotts Media
  Alliotts Media is a team of specialist accountants and tax advisors who understand the challenges the film & production sector faces and exactly what support is needed to make a project a succ...
• Q&A with a client – Sly Fox Productions
  We sit down with Savannah James-Bayly from Sly Fox Productions to find out more about her and her work as a producer.
• Influence, and don’t be damned
  There’s a lot of money to be made being an influencer – but if you get on the wrong side of the law you could lose it, too. Lawyer and writer Alex Wade has the lowdown.
• 2020 Recap
  Now more than ever it’s important to reflect on the positives, so here are some of Performance’s highlights from 2020.
• Insuring Hired in Film & Media Equipment – What you need to know!
  Things to consider when arranging Hired in Equipment cover and how to get an instant quote with us.
• £500m Government-backed Production Insurance Fund now open for applications
  The Government-backed Film and TV Production Restart Scheme is now officially live as at the 16th October 2020.
• Avoiding Underinsurance
  Understanding & protecting your business from underinsurance
• Insurance for Post-Production Companies
  Post-Production Indemnity for media-specific risk & other cover
• Short Film Competition 2020 – Winners Announced
  Winners of the Short Film Competition 2020
• Short Film Competition 2020 – Shortlist Announced
  Shortlist for the Short Film Competition 2020
• Short Film Competition 2020 – An Incredible Response
  We had a record breaking 689 entries across the 6 categories
• Road to Recovery Toolkit
  Information & tools to help businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic
• Short Film Competition 2020
  The Performance Short Film Competition is back
• Coronavirus – Cyber Risk Protection
  Protect your business from cybercriminals and cyberattacks
• Insurance risk considerations during Coronavirus restrictions
  The implications of remote working on your insurance
• Government Financial Support Initiatives for Businesses
  A summary of the Government’s business funding initiatives
• Coronavirus Awareness & Advice Tool
  Support for employees & employers during the coronavirus pandemic
• Coronavirus and Business Interruption – Updated Guidance
  Practical steps for preparing for potential business interruption
• Coronavirus and Business Interruption
  Business insurance during the Coronavirus pandemic
• Performance events: what’s coming up in 2020
  A New year, a new decade and so much to look forward to!
• Performance film and media: 2019 highlights
  A look back at the best of 2019 and a special thanks to our clients
• The Rising Trend of Music Biopics
  A look at the popularity of music biopics & the team’s future predictions
• Short Film Competition 2019 – Winners Announced
  Winners of the Short Film Competition 2019
• Women in Filmmaking: Short Films and Industry Representation
  A look at the representation of women in filmmaking
• Short Film Competition 2019 – Shortlist Announced
  Shortlist for the Short Film Competition 2019
• Arranging Insurance for your Student Production
  A guide to the importance of insurance and the types you may need
• Short Films – Funding and Festivals
  Using funding and competitions to grow your filmmaking career
• Aston Lark win Insurance Broker of The year at the British Insurance Awards 2019
  Aston lark wins at the British Insurance Awards 2019
• Women Directors: Growth and Equal Opportunities in Feature Films
  Slow progress to rectifying the underrepresentation of women in feature films
• Short Film Competition 2019
  The second Performance Short Film Competition underway
• Performance at Cannes Film Festival 2019
  A report back from the 2019 Cannes Film Festival
• Performance to attend the 2019 Cannes Film Festival
  Gareth Graham to represent Performance at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival
• Short Film Competition 2018 – Winners Announced
  Winners of the Short Film Competition 2018
• Performance Short Film Competition Belfast Shortlist
  Belfast shortlist for the Short Film Competition 2018
• Short Film Competition 2018 – Judges Panel
  Introducing this year’s judges for the 2018 Short Film Competition
• Short Film Competition 2018 – Shortlist Announced
  Shortlist for the Short Film Competition 2018
• Performance & Genera Film Funding
  Partnering with Genera to support filmmakers
• Short Film Competition 2018 – Closed for Entries
  Meet our judges & diarise these dates for the 2018 Short Film Competition
• Short Film Competition 2018
  The Performance Short Film Competition
• Performance Launches Short Film Competition
  Launch of the Performance Short Film Competition
• 9 easy steps to insuring your film
  How to get insurance for your film and what to consider
• Production insurance and film permits
  Film permits & insurance need to go hand in hand before starting production
• Performance at the GTC Workshop – Travelling with Kit
  Key insurance considerations when travelling abroad with equipment
• Creative Skillset aims to kick start Series Producer careers
  Develop your career with the Series Producer Programme
• Keeping your Kit safe over Christmas
  Tips on how to keep your Kit safe over the festive season
• Performance premieres at the first GTC Television Academy Day
  Michael Wood to present on the different types of insurance for filmmakers
• In the event of a claim
  Tips on how to make an insurance claim
• Our insurance guide for filmmakers
  What to consider when taking out insurance as a filmmaker
• What to consider when purchasing insurance for your Film or Music Studio
  Different types of insurance cover for your film or music studio
• The Performance team return to Northern Ireland
  RTS NI Student Awards and Belfast Film Festival 2017
• Performance teams up with the Digital Production Partnership
  Performance becomes a member of the DPP
• Prepare your Film and Media business for the Festive period
  Types of insurance that can help protect your business over Christmas
• The Insurance Act and what the Film & Media industry needs to know
  Understanding the Insurance Act and what it means for the Film & Media industry
• The Rise Of The Film Festival
  Understanding how importance of film festivals
• Thieves, You And Insurance For Your Kit
  Understanding insurance cover for unattended kit
• Fraudulent Hire – An Industry Hot Topic
  How to protect yourself from getting caught up in fraudulent hire
• Business Interruption Insurance Cover
  Understanding why you should have Business Interruption cover
• Travel Insurance or Holiday Insurance – There’s a difference if you are travelling for work
  Understanding the difference between travel insurance & holiday insurance
• Winter Insurance Top Tips from Performance
  Advice on how best to protect your property & possessions in winter
• Data and content protection as part of Film and Media insurance
  Understanding how to protect your data and content
• Things to check before buying a short period insurance policy
  What to consider when taking out a short period insurance policy
• Unexpected film insurance claim
  A case study on the necessity of insurance for film productions
• Fraud – how to protect yourself and your kit
  Advice on how to protect yourself and your kit from fraud
• Prepare for the unexpected
  A case study on how despite necessary precautions theft can still happen