On March 12, 2020, Sidewalk made the difficult decision to temporarily close the cinema doors for the safety of its employees and the public. This is a difficult time for not only non-profits and independent cinemas, but also for filmmakers and individuals within the entertainment industry. Below is a list of resources we believe may be beneficial.
Note: We plan to keep this list updated frequently, so check back for updates. Help us if you know of resources not listed here by emailing sidewalk@sidewalkfest.com.
Petitions to Support the Entertainment Industry
Change.Org Petition – Covid-19 Federal Aid Package for Events Industry
IATSE – Tell Congress to include displaced entertainment workers in the relief package
Emergency Aid for Nonprofit Organizations Amidst COVID-19
Local/State-Wide/Federal Grant or Other Funding Opportunities
Netflix Announces $100 Million Fund to Help Film and TV Industry Workers
New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) Emergency Funds
Actors Fund Entertainment Assistance Program
THE SDF EMERGENCY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT GRANT
Temporary Income Opportunities
List Of Remote Work Opportunities
25+ Sites for Finding Remote Work
A List of Resources for Freelancers
Other Resources
Ideas for responding to COVID in the film industry
Community Care in the time of Coronavirus
Film Fest Database (tracking postponement and new dates)
Report Lost Income/Artist Relief Funds Spreadsheet