The film making world is becoming riskier, according to the 2005Risks in Global Film making map published by Aon/Albert G. Ruben,an insurance broker for the entertainment industry. “Ten years ago,there was nowhere in the world a film maker wouldn't go, but thisis no longer the case,” said Chris Palmer, director of risk controlfor Aon. “Film makers are becoming more aware of the risks theyencounter abroad and, in particular, the risks that affect actors,crew, and millions of dollars worth of equipment on loan forproduction.”

The latest edition of the map identifies 70 countries as highrisk, compared to 55 a year ago. The map measures crime, organizedcrime and corruption, kidnap and ransom, disease, medical care,terrorism, political violence, and civil war. Although terrorism isperceived as the foremost risk in today's global environment, themap's compilers found that the risks of disease, poor medical care,and crime are more prevalent for film makers.