RENTERS’ PROTECTION GUIDE (CALIFORNIA), COURTESY OF ASSEMBLYMEMBER SYDNEY KAMLAGER
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COVID-19 ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY RESOURCES, COURTESY OF THE LOS ANGELES TIMES
Many thanks to LA Times Staff Writer Anousha Sakoui for compiling this list.
The SAG-AFTRA Foundation has launched a COVID-19 disaster fund to provide emergency financial assistance to current SAG-AFTRA members. Assistance covers such basic expenses as rent, mortgage payments, utilities and medical bills. The union is providing dues relief to members and has detailed a list of resources on its website: https://sagaftra.foundation/assistance/disasterrelief.
Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Assistance Fund. The fund says it will spend millions trying to provide some relief to those who work in theatrical exhibition, distribution or vendors exclusive to it. Applicants can apply for help by calling (888) 994-3863, Ext. 6003, or via email at the website https://wrpioneers.org. On Monday, the group joined with the National Assn. of Theatre Owners to launch a $2.4-million fund to provide financial assistance to movie theater employees. Anyone who has worked in theatrical exhibition for a minimum of five years is eligible.
PayUpHollywood, a group that has been advocating for the rights of assistants, along with several leading TV writers and others, has raised more than $500,000 on GoFundMe for up to 800 Los Angeles-based support staff affected by production shutdowns. Those facing wage losses caused by production cancellations can receive payouts of $600 to $1,050. For more information contact: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GQKXL5K.
The Motion Picture and Television Fund offers a variety of services to provide emotional and financial assistance to qualified industry members. MPTF President and CEO Bob Beitcher said the group’s intake line is four times busier than usual. “The calls are mainly focused … around health insurance, around strategies for dealing with banks on mortgages and auto payments, landlords, utility companies and credit card companies,” Beitcher said. “There is high anxiety.” Beitcher said the fund is ready to help those in the industry in need of medical, financial and emotional assistance. For further information visit https://mptf.com or call 323-634-3888.
The Actors Fund, which assists actors, performers and film crew workers, is offering emergency financial assistance to individuals with immediate financial needs. Those unable to pay their basic living expenses such as food, housing and healthcare over the next two months can seek help through the group’s website. For applications go to actorsfund.jotform.com/200766730518860.
The Writers Guild of America, West has created a webpage of resources for members, including information on where they can get legal help and information on accessing health care. The union’s health plan has waived any costs for testing for COVID-19. Visit https://www.wga.org/members/employment-resources/covid-19-resources. The East Coast branch of the WGA also has detailed resources for its members. The website address is: www.wgaeast.org/covid19/.
The Directors Guild of America‘s health plan is waiving costs for COVID-19 testing for its members and providing other support. For more information on health and pension plan questions call (877) 866-2200 or visit
https://www.dga.org/News/Guild-News/2020/April2020/CoronaVirusMessageFromSchlammeHollander_032016.aspx. The Directors Guild Foundation also created an emergency relief fund with $1,000 financial grants. For more information, DGA members can call the Motion Picture & Television Fund at (888) 356-0537.
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees offers members resources and information on health plan waivers for testing for COVID-19. The union donated $2.5 million to three entertainment charities, including the Actors Fund. It is also working with employers on emergency measures and lobbying the federal government to ensure that displaced entertainment workers are included in relief efforts. IATSE members should visit the website https://www.iatse.net/coronavirus-update-portal for further details.
The Recording Academy and its affiliated charitable foundation launched a COVID-19 Relief Fund to help those in the music community affected by the pandemic. Individuals who’ve lost work can apply for financial relief online or by visiting https://www.grammy.com/sites/com/files/covid-19_relief_app_2020_revised.pdf.
Teamsters Local 399 lists resources and options for members facing hardships posted on their website, including connecting those looking for work with alternative driving jobs for companies like supermarket chains Ralphs and Vons. Here is the link to the online application form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeolQqIMnavtY3LFqWNljiwVFNhqC2WW3ZDZ3rpHDGE-8D9Jw/viewform
The Artists Rights Alliance, an artist-run nonprofit advocating for musicians, performers, and songwriters, has detailed a list of resources for music creators and others. Among them is the Foundation for Contemporary Arts, which has created a temporary fund to meet the needs of experimental artists who have had postponed or canceled performances and exhibitions.
https://foundationforcontemporaryarts.submittable.com/submit/b9feb8b2-3b40-4a12-bee3-b0e71294d17f/covid-19-relief-fund-application
Equal Sound has launched a relief fund for musicians who can confirm gig cancellations. Musicians and music industry workers affected by the coronavirus also can apply to the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund for help. Phone 888-955-7880 or download a grant application form at
https://www.sweetrelief.org/uploads/1/2/5/8/125899880/sr-grant-application-2011-new-logov2.pdf
The Producers Guild of America, which includes associate producers and line producers, has offered a three-month extension to members who are unable to pay their dues. The guild has set up a relief fund with the support of a $100,000 gift from “Grey’s Anatomy” producer Mark Gordon. PGA members can apply for aid at https://actorsfund.org/gethelp.
COVID-19 RESOURCES FOR ARTISTS, COURTESY OF THE HEADLANDS CENTER FOR THE ARTS
COVID-19 Freelance Artist Resources
A list specifically designed to serve freelance artists, and those interested in supporting the independent artist community.
COVID-19 Resources for the Artist Organization Field, from Common Field
This is an open, crowd-sourced document compiling resources, ideas, thinking, and information for arts organizers.
List of Arts Resources During the COVID-19 Outbreak, from Creative Capital
A list of resources for artists working in all disciplines, as well as arts philanthropists and arts professionals.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource and Response Center, from
Americans for the Arts
A page compiling news and resources for the arts and culture field, as well as a survey collecting data about the economic impact of the coronavirus in the arts.
2020 COVID-19 Resources, from Creative Sonoma
This continually updated page lists COVID-19 preparedness and response resources for creatives (individuals and organizations), including some resources specific to California, followed by general preparedness resources.
Emergency Funding Resources, from Women Arts
A page compiling links to various Emergency Funds and Grants.
Emergency Funds for Freelancers, Creatives Losing Income During Coronavirus, from KQED
An article compiling emergency funds through which artists may apply for funding, and to which others can donate if they are in a position to do so.
Emergency Funds and Other Resources, compiled by Creative Exchange
Artist Emergency Relief Fund is organized by Springboard for the Arts—Artists may apply for emergency funding, and others may donate to the fund. Also compiles other resources, including consultants, grants, and emergency funds for non-arts sectors.