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Industry and Community Resources for AFI Alumni and Fellows
With the impact of the coronavirus slowing our community to a standstill, AFI is committed to helping AFI Conservatory alumni and Fellows during this challenging time. Below are community resources for different sectors of the industry and links to grants and relief funds, as well as health and mental health resources.
AFI Fellows, please email FellowAffairs@afi.com and, alumni, please email Alumni@AFI.com if you have any questions about the resources below. We will continue to add to this list as we receive more information and keep you updated.
Resources
Advocacy and Public Policy
Adam Schiff’s Letter to Congress
Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security “CARES” Act Guide
Production Updates
California Film Commission Chief Discusses Tax Credits When Production Resumes
Guide to Working from Home
Top 10 Proven Tips to Setup a Temporary Work From Home Office Successfully
Health and Mental Health Resources
CA COVID-19 Response: Governor’s Office Offers Information on Paid Lead and Ways to Stay Healthy
Center for Disease Control on Managing Stress and Anxiety
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Resources
National Alliance on Mental Illness’ COVID-19 Resources
SAG-AFTRA Testing Information for COVID19
DGA Testing Information for COVID-19
Mental Health Self-Assessment and Resources
Resources for Diverse Candidates
Arts and Culture Leaders of Color Emergency Fund
Women’s Center for Creative Work COVID-19 Emergency Health Grant for Artists
COVID-19 Resources for Undocumented Californians
Video Resources for Artists
Applying for Federal Coronavirus Relief as a Filmmaker
Coping with COVID: Financial Implications for Creative Individuals
Financial Strategies for Freelance Artists in a Time of Crisis (ASL and Captioned)
Guild Efforts and Relief Funds
Animators Guild IATSE Local 839
Directors Guild Foundation: Confidential Loans for Members
IATSE National Benefit Funds and other resources
IATSE Revises Health Plan to Allow for Emergency Withdrawals
Local 600 – International Cinematographers Guild
Producers Guild of America COVID-19 Relief Fund
SAG-AFTRA COVID-19 Disaster Fund
Teamsters Local 399 Resources for Members
Writers Guild of America West COVID-19 Resources
Non-Profit Relief Funds
National Grants/Relief Funds from 501(c)3 Nonprofits & Unions
The Sundance Institute Announces $1 Million Emergency Relief for Artists and Creative Organizations
Movie Studio, Streaming and Corporate Relief Funds
Major Studios Commit to Provide Two Weeks’ Pay for Below-the-line Workers
Netflix Increases COVID-19 Fund to $150 Million
Sony Unveils $100 Million Relief Fund
ViacomCBS Launches $100 Million COVID-19 Relief Fund
WarnerMedia Pledges $100 Million Relief Fund for Production Workers
Other Labor Resources
Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Emergency Grant
Alliance of Artists Communities Emergency Relief Programs
American Institute for Conservation for Historic and Artistic Works
Americans for the Arts: Links, tips, and tools for artists and arts organizations
Artists at Risk Connection (ARC)
Artwork Archives’ Emergency Grants for Artists
City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Arts Emergency Relief Fund
Craft Emergency Relief Fund: The Artists Safety Net
Creator Fund for Artists Experiencing Hardship
Dance Resource Center of Los Angeles: COVID-19 Resources
Disaster Resilience for Artists and Non-profits
Entertainment Industry Foundation
Forecast Public Art Pro Bono Consulting for Artists and Public Art Administrators
Foundation for Contemporary Arts COVID-19 Relief Fund
Intersection for the Arts Artist Resources
Joan Mitchell Foundation Emergency Grant Program
List of Banks Offering Relief to Customers Affected by COVID-19
Motion Picture Television Fund
Musicares COVID-19 Relief Fund
Mutual Aid Disaster Relief Fund
National Coalition for Arts’ Preparedness & Emergency Response
Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant
Rauschenberg Emergency Grants Program
Relief Fund for Hollywood Support Staff
Small Business Administration (SBA) COVID-19 and Disaster Loans
Springboard for the Arts Coronavirus Response Resources
Sweet Relief COVID-19 Fund for Musicians
Teaching Artists Guild COVID-19 Resources
Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund
Government Aid & Filing for Unemployment
How to File for Unemployment in California
California –Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
California – Unemployment Insurance
New York – Unemployment Insurance
Find Your State – File for Unemployment
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist
U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives COVID-19 Resources
U.S. Small Business Administration – Disaster Loan Assistance
National Resources
OSHA COVID-19 Guidance Website
