10 Useful Emergency Financial Assistance Resources for Film Workers
The writers’ strike, and now the actors going on strike, is taking its financial toll on many film industry workers, including those who aren’t on strike. Many film workers have now drained their savings and need emergency financial assistance. Since the writers went on strike, the work slowdown has now ground to a complete work stoppage, impacting thousands of people working on film and television projects.
If you’re one of those industry workers affected by the strikes, help is available. I’ve compiled this list of resources because navigating through the available resources can be confusing and stressful.
Here are some resources available for emergency financial assistance:
1. Motion Picture and Television Fund Grants
The MPTF is a charitable organization that’s been helping those in need in our industry since the silent film era. If you have a demonstrable financial need due to the strike, the MPTF can provide temporary help.
323–634–3888; 855–760–6783; info@mptf.com
2. Entertainment Community Fund
The Entertainment Community Fund offers emergency financial assistance to qualified…
