We are gathering emergency relief resources for women in the screen industries whose livelihoods have been impacted by the pandemic. Do you know of any that aren’t listed below? Let us know!
RELIEF FUNDS
- Motion Picture & Television Fund
- Film Independent Support Fund
- Artist Relief
- The Actors Fund Emergency Assistance
- The Actors Fund Employer/Union Partner Programs
- PEN America Writer’s Emergency Fund
- Department of Cultural Affairs Arts Emergency Relief Fund
- Field of Vision and Topic Studios Documentary Freelancer Relief Fund
- American Guild of Musical Artists’ Relief Fund
- Emergency Arts Fund
- I.A.T.S.E. Local No. One COVID-19 Hardship Distribution
- IATSE National Benefit Funds
- L.A. Freelancers Relief Fund
- Freelancers Union Relief Fund
- SAG-AFTRA Disaster Fund
- Bernie Myerson Emergency Grants
- Queer Writers of Color Relief Fund
- U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Assistance
- Coronavirus 2020 Artists Relief Funds
- COVID-19 Artist Resources
LABOR RESOURCES
- Writers Guild of America West COVID-19 Resources
- The Actors Fund Entertainment Assistance Program
- Helping Entertainment Labor and Professionals (HELP)
- Teamsters Local 399 Resources for Members
- COVID-19 Resources and Information for Contractors and Businesses
GOVERNMENT AID
- California Benefits for Workers Impacted by COVID-19
- California Employment Development Department – Unemployment Insurance
- California Guide to Filing for Unemployment
- City of Los Angeles Small Business Emergency Microloan Program
- U.S. Small Business Administration – Disaster Loan Assistance
ADVOCACY
- American Federation of Musicians’ petition to protect entertainment workers
- Artist + Activist Relief Fund
- The Arts and Culture Leaders of Color Emergency Fund
- California Arts Council Field Survey
- Economic Loss Survey for Artists, Culture Workers, Freelancers, Gig/Event Economy workers
- IATSE CARES
- IATSE petition to include displaced entertainment workers in relief package
- Jewish Free Loan Association loans for L.A. or Ventura County residents
- Los Angeles Nightlife Alliance Survey
- National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures Field Survey for independent cultural workers and nonprofit arts workers
- Queer Writers of Color Relief Fund
- Red Backpack Fund, financial relief for female-owned businesses
- TIME’S UP petition for paid sick leave for all workers
CROWDFUNDING
- Women and Hollywood is promoting fundraising campaigns for festival screenings that were canceled due to Coronavirus—APPLY
MENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
- MYMOVE.com: “Domestic Violence During the Pandemic: Resources for Victims and Survivors“
- National Alliance on Mental Illness COVID-19 Resources (PDF)
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: “Staying Safe During COVID-19“
- Shine: Care for Your Coronavirus Anxiety
- The Wellness Society’s Coronavirus Anxiety Workbook