What happens when a film runs over budget or misses its deadline?

For many filmmakers, this could mean disaster. That’s where completion bonds come in.

In this episode, Fred Milstein, President and CEO of Media Guarantors, joins John Cooke to explore the world of completion bonds and how they play a crucial role in ensuring independent films are completed on time and within budget. Fred explains how his company supports filmmakers, financiers, and distributors by taking on the risk of completion and why completion bonds are a must-have in the indie film world.

Key insights from this episode:

• How completion bonds protect filmmakers and investors
• The key documents required to get started with a completion bond
• Why understanding production risks is essential to a successful film

Chapters:

(00:00) Meet Fred Milstein

(00:39) How completion bonds protect filmmakers

(02:08) Documents needed for a completion bond

(03:07) Evaluating risks for film completion bonds

(04:35) Monitoring progress and budget management

(06:58) Handling script changes during production

(08:04) Managing overages and adjusting bonds

(08:49) What happens if a film fails

Read more about completion bonds at https://www.mediaservices.com/blog/how-to-bond-a-film-a-definitive-guide-to-completion-bonds/
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