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Industry and Community Resources for AFI Alumni
With the impact of the coronavirus slowing our community to a standstill, AFI is committed to helping Conservatory alumni 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.
Please email us at 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 in Alumni Connection.
Resources
Advocacy
Adam Schiff’s Letter to Congress
Labor Resources
Animators Guild IATSE Local 839
Artwork Archives’ Emergency Grants for Artists
Craft Emergency Relief Fund: The Artists Safety Net
Directors Guild Foundation: Confidential Loans for Members
Entertainment Industry Foundation
IATSE National Benefit Funds and other resources
IATSE Revises Health Plan to Allow for Emergency Withdrawals
Local 600 – International Cinematographers Guild
Major Studios Commit to Provide Two Weeks’ Pay for Below-the-line Workers
Motion Picture Television Fund
Musicares COVID-19 Relief Fund
National Coalition for Arts’ Preparedness & Emergency Response
National Grants/Relief Funds from 501(c)3 Nonprofits & Unions
Producers Guild of America COVID-19 Relief Fund
Relief Fund for Hollywood Support Staff
SAG-AFTRA COVID-19 Disaster Fund
Sony Unveils $100 Million Relief Fund
Teamsters Local 399 Resources for Members
ViacomCBS Launches $100 Million COVID-19 Relief Fund
WarnerMedia Pledges $100 Million Relief Fund for Production Workers
Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund
Writers Guild of America West COVID-19 Resources
Health and Mental Health Resources
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
Government Aid
California Employment Development Department – Unemployment Insurance
U.S. Small Business Administration – Disaster Loan Assistance
National Resources
OSHA COVID-19 Guidance Website
