RESOURCES.
HUE You Know is a 11,000+ member production resource group for media professionals of color
A team of Allies and Black post creatives who are working together to create opportunities, educate post departments and build relationships.
Podcast Series about entertainment decision makers, celebrities, creators and beyond discuss discuss how to fix Hollywood.
An initiative advocating for over 3,300 women and non-binary people of color working in the documentary film industry around the world.
Array is an independent film distribution and resource collective. Our work is dedicated to the amplification of independent films by people of color and women filmmakers globally.
StaffMeUp has partnered with Diversity Advocacy Organizations to ensure that job opportunities are widely shared, broadening the pool of available talent for media companies to hire
WeRGenZ is a research-based Think Tank of more than 1000 U.S. teens. We grew out of a need to give voice to a generation of young people that are as coveted as they are misunderstood.
WeRGenZ is a research-based Think Tank of more than 1000 U.S. teens. We grew out of a need to give voice to a generation of young people that are as coveted as they are misunderstood.
A network of black athletes, creatives & entrepreneurs. a place where athletes, content creators and entrepreneurs can connect and grow professional relationships.
WOCU is a social action organization focusing on fair access, fair treatment and fair pay for women of color in all aspects of the entertainment and media industries.
Collaborate with like-minded insiders and influencers to change representations of Black people--and issues affecting Black people--across the media landscape.
A platform exploring the legacy, chronicling the present and anticipating the future of women and diversity in the film & media industries.
initiative advocating on behalf of women directors for equal opportunities to bid on commercial jobs in the global advertising industry.
Probably The Best Filmmaking Community In The World. Showcase your experience to the community that counts. FilmUp, it's where the filmmakers go.
Probably The Best Filmmaking Community In The World. Showcase your experience to the community that counts. FilmUp, it's where the filmmakers go.
A research-based Think Tank of more than 1000 U.S. teens. We grew out of a need to give voice to a generation of young people that are as coveted as they are misunderstood.
African-American sports and entertainment agents, attorneys, managers, publicists and financial advisors.
A searchable website that includes film, T.V., and commercial filmmakers to help studios and agencies find Latinx directors
A group of professional cinematographers who identify as
women whose work spans narrative,
doc, commercial & music video genres.
Mezcla Media Collective is a Chicago-based arts organization transforming the local film industry dedicated to women and non-binary filmmakers of color in the Midwest, we support our community to realize their full potential as storytellers and agents of change.
The Blue Collar Post Collective is an an all-inclusive community providing unique opportunities for members to develop professionally. BCPC supports emerging talent in post production.
Black Film Space is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the careers of black filmmakers.
Cousin is a collective created to provide support for Indigenous artists expanding traditional definitions and understandings of the moving image by experimenting with form and genre.
The Blended Future Project is an online media company that empowers the Mixed Experience with stories about culture, people and perspective.
This is a living collection of books, articles, documentaries, series, podcasts and more about the Black origins of traditional and popular music dating from the 18th century to present day.
Anti-Racism Daily sends one email a day pairing current events with historical context and personal reflections on how racism persists in the U.S. (and around the world).
BADWest is a professional organization of people of African descent working in documentary film, video or other media. BADWest champions and further advances the art of Black documentary filmmakers worldwide We support filmmakers at every level.
Made In Her Image is dedicated to the advancement of young girls and women within film, media and technology. Their goal is to create and build the future film pioneers and revolutionaries of tomorrow.
UP Mentors will share their expertise, experience, wisdom, insights, guidance, and constructive criticism in order to help their mentees develop and advance professionally.
Ladies Get Paid champions the professional and financial advancement of women. A private online network where thousands of women from around the world share advice, resources, and job opportunities.
Black Girl Film School is a 501(c)3 non profit education foundation that offers quality face to face and online film production programs for females interested in pursuing a career path in TV and film.
ColorComm is a professional membership community with direct access to leaders and decision makers as the nation’s leading women’s platform addressing diversity & inclusion across the communications, marketing, advertising, and media industries.
Blavity News is a community and platform for Black Voices, Stories, Creators and thought. Blavity is built for and by passionate black millennials trying to add more balance to the way Black people are represented in media and culture.
The Female Lead is a new non-profit organisation dedicated to making women’s stories more visible and showing how women shape the world today.
The Blackhouse helps Black creative voices and executives gain a better foothold in the industry. They are committed to highlighting the power of Black writers, producers, directors, and executives telling Black stories.
Girls Make Beats empowers girls 5-17 by expanding the female presence of music producers, DJs and audio engineers by providing courses on industry leading hardware and software. GMB also serves as an outlet for girls to unite and collaborate within the music industry.
ARRAY CREW provides film and television hiring managers access to crew members with diverse backgrounds. A database founded by Ava DuVernay.
CAPE (Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment) advances representation in Hollywood by educating, connecting, and empowering Asian American and Pacific Islander artists and leaders in entertainment and media.
The HiveMind Unified is a global exchange of information to advance the careers of the melanated community in Entertainment.
The LAPPG provides a forum to share knowledge, build community, explore technologies and techniques and encourage post production professionals to connect and expand their networks. LAPPG provides valuable offers and discounts as well as opportunities to network and make industry connections.
The Black TV & Film collective is a development and production hub for Black and African Descent artists wishing to create financially sustainable careers in the fields of television, film and digital entertainment.
EIF is a multifaceted organization that builds awareness and raises funds, developing and enhancing programs on the local, national and global level that facilitate positive social change.
WIA Talent Database to increase the visibility of multi-faceted, and international pool of underrepresented talent. Women, trans, and non-binary candidates in the animation industry will be available and presented to studios across the industry.
ASF provides continued educational & professional support, via scholarships & mentorships, to under-represented groups in the game development and animation community.
Creative and professional burnout — due to heavy workloads, long hours and lack of resources — affect 64 percent of tech professionals. Find Mental Health Resources to Help Prevent Creative and Professional Burnout
A platform dedicated to highlighting diverse professionals within the industry, we take care in examining matters of diversity & inclusion, representation, workplace equality and business ethics in entertainment.
The annual One Young World Summit convenes the brightest young talent from every country and sector, working to accelerate social impact.
Film Fatales supports an inclusive community of women feature film and television directors who meet regularly to share resources, collaborate on projects and build an environment in which to make their films.
The World's first accelerator dedicated to Adolescent Girls connects 10 select ventures with world-class mentors, strategic financing and access to a global network of support. The accelerator aims to rapidly increase the positive impact these ventures already have for girls living in poverty.
Acollective of Black women and non-binary filmmakers who create community, spaces, and films that reimagine cultural productions that have traditionally exploited our communities. We coordinate public programming and produce films committed to centering radical Black women's voices.
A division of the Black Hollywood Education Resource Center (BHERC), BHERC TV is a leading world-wide provider of narrative and documentary short and feature films about the African American experience, as well as content from across the diaspora and diverse populations.
A Foundation that enables people to seek justice through TIME’S UP Legal Defense Fund™.They pioneer innovative research and solutions to address systemic inequality in the workplace through the TIME’S UP Impact Lab. And they support leaders in shifting the paradigm of workplace culture toward safety, equity, and dignity for women through TIME’S UP’s industry change initiatives.
ACROSS THE CUT roster was created for BIPOC/LGBTQIA/DISABLED/
UNDOCUMENTED documentary editors and assistant editors in the aim of creating more equity in the edit bay. This resource is vital and serves as a tool for the industry to diversify its hires.
Million Stories Media, is a free digital channel that aims to use entertainment to explain various aspects of money management. It was initially aimed at millennials to give them financial knowledge, however they believe it can help people of all ages navigate their finances in this uncertain time
Buy Me a Coffee is a simple, meaningful way to fund your creative work without stitching together a bunch of apps like Patreon, Mailchimp, and a donate button — you can accept support, memberships, and build a direct relationship with your fans.
IF YOU’RE LOOKING TO HIRE A BIPOC DOC EDITOR, search our database with customizable filters and keywords. Check out our editors’ individual profile pages with bios, contact info, links to IMDb credits, and resumes.
The Native American crew directory is a first of its kind, all-inclusive source for productions looking to find Native American crew.
Citizens of federally recognized tribes can register in our database.
We center the film expertise of undocumented people not only as sources of stories but also as creators, artists, and primary audiences.
Rememory is a growing directory of creatives which highlights work and experiences of Black women and non-binary people doing the work needed to claim their narratives, gazes and legacies in the global media
A-Doc is a national network that
works to increase the visibility and support of Asian Americans in the
documentary field.
We are committed to sharing ideas and resources, providing mutual support and mentorship, and advocating for equity and diversity in the production and distribution of non-fiction storytelling.
A non-profit platform on a mission to normalize the presence of Black filmmakers in creative roles in the advertising– placing an emphasis on creating more opportunities for Black creators to bid on commercial jobs by increasing awareness and access to Black directors, cinematographers, editors, colorists, and more.
Edit Girls showcases the abundance of female and gender diverse talent working in post-production, across TV, Film and the Commercial industries, elevating the voices of female and gender diverse editors by sharing career stories
Best DirectHer is a grassroots, volunteer organization, influencing lasting change by raising awareness to illuminate the vital, creative contributions of noteworthy Women Directors.
MACRO is an award-winning global multiplatform media company that represents the voices and perspectives of Black people and people of color, driven by people of color, telling stories of universal themes that inspire and connect.
BWA Studios is committed to supporting pre-professional and professional Black women, women of color and nonbinary creatives of color in honing their craft, building their industry acumen and providing the resources and access needed to get paid work and in turn, elevate storytelling and inclusion in the industry.
ColorCreative is a management company dedicated to supporting diverse creators and producing inclusive content. Founded in 2014 by Issa Rae and Deniese Davis with a mission to increase opportunities for women and minority talent, these roots are central to who we are and the talent we represent.
The National Association of Latino Independent Producers seeks to change media culture by advocating and promoting the professional needs of Latinx artists in media through programs like The Diverse Women in Media Forum, NALIP’s Media Summit, Latino Media Fest, and Latino Lens Programs.
Color Congress is an ecosystem-builder that is committed to organizations led by people of color that serve nonfiction filmmakers, leaders, and audiences of color across the United States and US islands. We do this by supporting, resourcing, connecting and championing these organizations to build their collective power.
A Latinx Horror and Genre Screenwriter's Group formed to discover and read new scripts that can often be overlooked. Our focus is on the type of programming we love most - HORROR and GENRE! We believe that sharing our scripts will help us produce our best work.
Black Public Media supports the development of visionary content creators and distributes stories about the global Black experience to inspire a more equitable and inclusive future.
The Blackhouse helps Black creative voices and executives gain a better foothold in the industry. We are committed to highlighting the power of Black writers, producers, directors, and executives telling our stories. Success in the industry is bolstered by the help of relationships.
A space that provides mentorship, networking opportunities, promotes independent projects to create visibility for underrepresented creatives.
A resource for and about African American women media makers. We celebrate Black girls, women, and gender nonconforming media makers, providing programs designed to educate, raise visibility, and support and serve our communities.
Black Women Film Network (BWFN) prepares black women to enter the film and television industries and preserve their voices with educational programs that empower and inform. BWFN provides student scholarships, hosts screenings and workshops.
We create and produce programming, and content for all platforms. We build equity in the animation industry by consciously hiring Black women, women of color, and nonbinary people of color.
The Takeoff Institute provides resources and mentorship tailored for Black undergraduate students. Our 8-week Summer Fellowship program provides students with the opportunity to develop professional and interpersonal skills, work with leaders in their desired field, and jump-start their careers.
BMAC is an advocacy organization formed to address systemic racism within the music business. Our Coalition advocates on behalf of Black artists, songwriters, producers, managers, agents, executives, lawyers and other passionate industry professionals.
SITM is a nonprofit organization increasing the number of women working in music - songwriters, engineers, producers, artists and industry professionals. Together, we are creating change for women and building an equal future for music.
BIEN is a minority-owned motion design and animation studio. Inclusive Motion Design (InMoDe™) that helps brands be more profitable and effective through accurate representation on-screen and behind the scenes.
LatinX in Animation (LXiA) represents a diverse group within the Animation, VFX, and Gaming industries dedicated to uniting a talented pool of innovators with a heart to create exceptional stories across multiple platforms.
Supporting women nonfiction filmmakers whose artful and innovative storytelling catalyzes social change. We envision an inclusive media industry in which women and non-binary filmmakers, build fulfilling careers in the documentary film industry.
Driven by the ideal that there are no better candidates to work in the entertainment industry than a returning US veteran VR Vets is here to enhance the quality of life of United States veterans through our VR training, mentorship, and career placement program
BBR Portal. The only beauty industry source for Education, Opportunity and Advocacy.Black Beauty Roster's mission is to bring meaningful diversity across the fashion, media, and beauty industry by amplifying the work and talent of Black Beauty Professionals
Support and resources for black screenwriters committed to the craft and the journey.
AAP welcomes all who identify as AAPI* creatives, producers, hosts and editors of podcasting.
Our members represent all levels of podcasting: from aspiring show-runners to those with many years of experience at critically-acclaimed shows.
A collection of dope asians in creative spaces. Asian American Collective is the brainchild of music industry veteran co-founders Grace Lee, Caroline Yim, and Zeena Koda, who connected through a passion for cultivating Asian American representation within the industry.
An organization devoted to the promotion and support of gender and racial parity in film and television programming. Through our various programming we ensure that stories and voices too often silenced in mainstream media are heard, not just as whispers, but as shouts to the world.
Gold House elevates Asian and Pacific Islanders to lead and thrive in culture and commerce through unity, investment opportunities, and promotion. We foster rich community building, significant capital and resource investment, and authentic API storytelling to create more opportunities for APIs.
Femme Frontera is a Latinx-led film organization made up of women and non-binary filmmakers from the U.S.-Mexico border regions of El Paso, Texas, Las Cruces, New Mexico, and Cd. Juárez, Chihuahua, México. Our mission is to amplify films made by women and non-binary filmmakers and to celebrate these unique voices through funding and film education.
Music Forward inspires ambition and creates momentum to redefine what’s possible for the young people and the industry we serve. Focusing on young people ages 13-24 in underserved communities, we provide workshops and showcases to inspire the next generation of music industry leaders, innovators, and artists.
Plenty of Pie is the first of its kind talent incubator and production accelerator for the entertainment industry dedicated to helping content creators advance their diverse projects to the marketplace-- a corps of content creators
producers, writers and
directors of color.
EVEN (Events Vocational Education Network) As backstage professionals, our job is to fade into the background so that others may shine brightly. Naturally, this low profile makes it difficult for individuals without resources or connections to find their way into our fold.formed to create a more diverse and inclusive live events industry through training, mentorship, networking and paid apprenticeships.
Our mission is to build power for Native peoples by amplifying contemporary Native voices, stories, and issues to advance justice, equity, and self-determination. We utilize research, narrative and culture change strategies, movement-building, and organizing to disrupt the invisibility of Native peoples and mobilize public support for key Native issues.
The mission of Pacific Islanders in Communications (PIC) is to support, advance, and develop Pacific Island media content and talent that results in a deeper understanding of Pacific Island history, culture, and contemporary challenges.
Women In Media promotes gender balance in the film and entertainment industries through networking, professional development, and advocacy for filmmakers who work above and below the line.
VC is dedicated to the honest and accurate portrayals of the Asian Pacific American peoples, communities, and heritage through the media arts. Our mission is to develop and support the voices of Asian American and Pacific Islander filmmakers and media artists who empower communities and challenge perspectives
Slant’d is a nonprofit independent publishing house that celebrates AAPI voices. Built from the ground up by and for Asian Americans publishing 100+ emerging writers and artists and their heartfelt stories, we began to feel a deeper connection with our culture, each other, and the greater AAPI community.
BPC is an independent organization of 170+ players, coaches and staff from MLS working to bridge the racial equality gap in society. BPC strives to advance attention on human rights, inequalities from protests to programs.
Comfrey Films is a Film Training Program and Production House designed to launch Black trans, gender non-conforming, and intersex (TGNCI*) storytellers into the film industry and to tell stories woven at the intersection of being Black and TGNCI*.
BMC's mission is to help underrepresented filmmakers get hired. For our advanced Fellows, ew help open doors to those who can hire them. For new filmmakers, we provide a foundation to help set them on the right path to a fruitful career.
The Light Leaks (LLC) is a community hub that supports, empowers and educates female and gender non-conforming (GNC) filmmakers, aiming to foster intersectionality in the film and television industries.
BOTB focuses on uplifting entrepreneurs who are dedicated to growing their own brands. We provide a platform for small businesses to expand their market reach through thousands of attendees, celebrities, influencers, publications, and social media.
CAAM is dedicated to presenting stories that convey the richness and diversity of Asian American experiences to the broadest audience possible. We do this by funding, producing, distributing and exhibiting works in film, television and digital media.
Pillars has distributed more than $9 million in grants to Muslim organizations and leaders who advance social good. We invest in community-focused initiatives, push back against harmful narratives, uplift Muslim stories, and give collectively to generate resources within Muslim communities.
Black Beauty Roster's mission is to bring meaningful diversity across the fashion, media, and beauty industry by amplifying the work and talent of Black Beauty Professionals.
We help production teams hire the best stylists by connecting them with professionals who
can do hair and makeup for
all performers and skin
types especially Black hair
and Black skin.
Edit Girls, a website showcasing the abundance of female and gender diverse talent working in post-production, across TV, Film and the Commercial industries, elevating the voices of female & gender diverse editors by sharing career stories
BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Inc. is devoted to the healthy positive identity development of young women and girls by providing programs that support critical thinking, leadership development, sisterhood, innovation, civic engagement and career exposure.
The Native American Media Alliance is a community based organization that provides the genuine voice of Native Americans in the entertainment industry and offers unique programs that educate the non-Native population.
We uplift Black Muslim women and girls by providing platforms for amplification of their unique narratives and the empowerment of their success across all industries. We provide resources, skills, and fellowship for Black Muslim women and girls to build their power.
LA COLLAB is a collective impact group of entertainment industry leaders, professionals and allies, supported by the LA Mayor's Office. We seek to develop transformational collaboration between the creative community, studios, buyers and other organizations towards the goal of doubling Latino representation in Hollywood by 2030.
Women’s Film Collective empowers women working across all film-making disciplines. We want to radically invigorate the industry by cultivating a powerful community, inspiring collaborations, and fostering opportunities with one another.
GRANTS & FUNDS
Firelight Media launched the William Greaves Fund for mid-career nonfiction filmmakers of color.
This newly dedicated fund resources talented storytellers from racially and ethnically underrepresented communities in the US, as well as filmmakers from Mexico, Brazil, Puerto Rico, and Colombia with a particular interest in those who identify as being of indigenous and/or of African descent.
We support Black, Indigenous and Artist of color working as Directors, Producers and Interactive Creators through our broadcast, interactive and engagement programs, nurturing generations of independent mediamakers with direct funding, mentorship, editorial support and national distribution and engagement strategies. In addition, we provide year-round support for the field through artist-centered programs that include filmmaker funds and talent incubation initiatives.
Grants to encourage and support the creation of digital, film, music, television, and live theatre content that reflects the voices and perspectives of all who identify as women. Projects are eligible if they feature a strong female perspective; and/or include a female-identified director and/or producer and/or writer/songwriter and/or engineer (for recordings) and/or female protagonist(s) or lead musical role.
The 360 Incubator+ is a professional development and fellowship program that builds a critical and wholistic ecosystem of support for content creators and their projects. An intensive 3-month incubator, the program helps to accelerate the production of projects in a supportive environment.
After participating in the 360 Incubator+ accelerators, projects are invited to participate in our pitching forum, PitchBLACK. Winning teams are awarded up to $150,000 in production funding
AXS Film fund strives to support independent documentary filmmakers and nonfiction new media creators of color living with disabilities in their endeavors to tell stories, make films, and create content.
Navigation of society is a multilayered experience made up of diverse perceptions of others around you. In terms of visibility and priority, people of color living with disabilities have lagged behind other minority groups. It is time to defeat the negative stereotypes and portrayals of disability.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, our mission at MOM Film Fest is to serve as a career development and advocacy resource for moms working in film and television.
With initiatives that create returnships for moms re-entering the workforce and supportive childcare solutions, we work to amplify the visibility of content made by moms in order to create job opportunities that will get #momsbackonset.
MakeMake Residencies are paid residencies in editorial, design and animation, visual effects, color, sound, and producing.
Diverse perspectives and inclusive teams are central to our industry’s ability to thrive. MakeMake's 9 month paid residencies focus on a specific discipline, increase visibility for vital storytelling careers and support aspiring talent in accelerating toward their potential.
Find your people is a space for emerging creators to build community created by ColorCreative, founded by Issa Rae and Deniese Davis to support and develop the voices of the future while enabling women and people-of-color creators to reach their greatest potential.
Find your people is a training curriculum that provides specialized resources, mentorship and guidance for seven essential disciplines in the filmmaking process.
Get seed funding to develop your single nonfiction program for broadcast on public television. We’re looking for exceptional stories by filmmakers from diverse backgrounds: stories that take creative risks, inspire dialogue, and are rarely seen on public media. We are committed to supporting producers of color and creating public media programming that is truly inclusive.
The AT&T Film Awards recognizes aspiring creators who are shaping the future of entertainment through innovative and immersive filmmaking while sharing their unique stories.We are supporting and rewarding excellence in filmmaking with $60,000 in cash and prizes.
The Academy Grants program directly supports the overall mission of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The program also supports the Academy’s commitment to diversity in the industry. The Academy seeks to fund proven and rising institutions that open pathways for storytellers from a wide range of backgrounds, and especially those from underserved communities.
Established by Northwest Film Forum alongside Duplass Brothers Productions to honor Seattle filmmaker Lynn Shelton, the $25,000 unrestricted cash grant will be awarded each year to a woman or non-binary U.S. filmmaker, age 39 or older, who has yet to direct a narrative feature.
PROGRAMS
Creative Futures is a curated program, lead by industry experts to educate and develop underserved and disadvantaged community members enabling pathways to career opportunities within the creative industries.
Making a film is a group effort.
We're bringing on 10- 20 trainees
from marginalized and excluded communities who will learn from professionals and get real-life
experience they can then parlay into
a career in the film industry.
The Karen Schmeer Editing Fellowship Diversity in the Edit Room Program is designed to cultivate the careers of emerging assistant editors and editors from diverse backgrounds and experiences in the documentary field.
ManifestWorks connects those impacted by foster care, homelessness and incarceration with job opportunities and provides ongoing life and professional skills to support long-term success.
Ready to make a comeback? You may have put your career on pause for your family. But your talent and drive didn’t pause. We appreciate the diverse perspective you can provide and the contributions you will make.
A Mentorship Program to Help Diversify the Executive and Producer Ranks of the Industry
The Creative Mind Group supports the next generation of talented Film & TV professionals and usher them into the entertainment industry by providing international film programs at the most prestigious film festivals and markets.
A competition seeking underrepresented female-led narratives. Aspiring story-tellers submit to compete for the chance to win a development deal with Sony and Gemstone Studios.
Backstage Careers prepares participants to start a new career in
the entertainment industry through education and training, and by partnering with employers
in the industry
Nonprofit founded to educate, develop and celebrate the next generation of great American storytellers.
BY develops, enhances and certifies the soft and technical skills of young people to activate a community of youth who are equipped for academic, personal and professional success.
Female Forward will give the industry
a larger pool of experienced female directors to choose from as they are staffing their shows, and that number
will multiply as the program culminates year after year.
A program for writers, directors, producers, editors, cinematographers, animators, programmers and entertainment executives from diverse backgrounds. Participants meet with film industry mentors, create short films, attend master workshops taught by top film professionals and industry networking events.
NPF Empowers young black storytellers to change culture thru film. Their goal is to create a cultural shift by helping young artists bring their stories to life using film to create a launch pad for conversations that will help fuel social change.
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Creative talent development programs championing underrepresented voices.
Shape your story here.
Second Chance Studios is a nonprofit digital media company that trains and employs formerly incarcerated individuals.
The Entertainment Industry College Outreach Program is a non-profit educational arts workforce development program, dedicated to educating, training, and recruiting the best and brightest diverse student leaders from our nation’s Historically Black Colleges, Universities (HBCUs) and other Minority Serving Institutions
Arts2Work is a paradigm-shifting creative workforce initiative sponsored by The Alliance for Media Arts + Culture. Arts2Work is the first federally-registered National Apprenticeship Program in Media Arts and Creative Technologies.
WIF advocates for and advances the careers of women working in the screen industries—in front of and behind the camera, across all levels of experience—to achieve parity and transform culture.
DIVERSO has partnered with RIDEBACK (Aladdin, It, The LEGO Movies) and THE WRITERS GUILD FOUNDATION to create Black Writers in Focus: a paid summer fellowship program for Black student screenwriters.
Stage 32 acts as a marketplace allowing content creators to get beyond the gatekeepers to decision makers, creatives and professionals in film, television and digital content worldwide. Stage 32 provides award-winning webinars, classes and intensive labs taught by leaders in their respective fields.
BRIC Foundation aims to increase representation in Entertainment, Gaming, Media and Tech by strategically engaging with leaders across these industries. BRIC strives to Break, Reinvent, Impact and Change the foundations of businesses and create inclusive opportunities for women and underrepresented people.
Bridgebuilder Cinematic Arts Program was founded to introduce young women and men of color to careers in film and television.
BCAP believes in creating an environment of learning where young minds are able to explore creative ways to tell their own stories.
Reel Works mentors, inspires, and empowers underserved NYC youth to share their stories through filmmaking, creating a springboard to successful careers in media and beyond.
Our mission is to discover, mentor and honor Black writers. We provide unique, impactful and memorable experiences of Black literary life that live far beyond the moment. We will strive to offer participants and supporters distinctive programs that enrich, fortify, and uplift the Black literary community.
HOLLYWOOD CPR is a non-profit organization founded by IATSE Local 44 member Kevin Considine with a 25-year history of training students to start working in key, union-recognized, entry-level positions. It offers vocational education across fifteen (15) trades and skills required for careers in the Artists, Crafts, and Technicians departments of the entertainment industry.
We connect underrepresented talent with leading companies in the creative, tech, and entertainment industries.
We created a space where it’s easy for underrepresented talent and leading companies to meet each other.
NBCU LAUNCH believes in the power of authentic and inclusive storytelling in building empathy and the power of seeing yourself represented on screen in evoking a feeling of empowerment.
We work to create lasting and meaningful change in the television industry by giving underrepresented voices access to substantive opportunities in front and behind the camera through our talent development programs.
COVID SPECIFIC RESOURCES
This fund, created by The Soze Foundation, TaskForce and Invisible Hand, supports artists + activists whose work has been impacted by COVID-19. We have received 6,148 applications and have distributed $310,300 supporting 1,088 artists + activists.
This fund is for US-based BIPOC artists and administrators. This is a ONE-TIME micro grant of $200
An aggregated list of FREE resources, opportunities, and financial relief options available to artists of all disciplines.
A list of resources for artists working in all disciplines, as well as arts philanthropists, and arts professionals.
Creative Change COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Stipends for Artists & Cultural Strategists.
Emergency Health Grant for low-income Artists who work in any genre or medium, who identify as a woman, as trans or nonbinary, and/or as a person of color, who live in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside or San Bernardino Counties are eligible to apply. Applicants must be over 21 years old, and not be enrolled in a full time academic program.
Field of Vision and Topic Studios have created a $250,000 fund to provide grants for freelancers working in the Documentary field. The fund will distribute unrestricted grants of up to $2000 to support personal financial needs during the COVID19 pandemic to freelancers who have experienced hardship from loss of income or opportunity as a result of the pandemic
The mission of Artist Rescue Trust is to provide relief funding to musicians and artists totaling $1,500 over three months and amplify their stories, performances and art to the world.
We invite eligible musicians and artists who are facing financial complications from cancelled events and bookings
A coalition of national arts grantmakers have come together to create an emergency initiative to offer financial and informational resources to artists across the United States.
Artist Relief will distribute $5,000 grants to artists facing dire financial emergencies due to COVID-19
10K All Emergency Grants for small businesses, they have noted that they will pay special attention on your application if you are a part of the “New Majority” which includes women, People of Color, LGBTQIA, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
Freelancers Relief Fund will offer financial assistance of up to $1,000 per freelance household to cover lost income and essential expenses not covered by government relief programs
We provide temporary financial assistance for needs created or complicated by the COVID-19 pandemic. We can help with issues including health insurance, mental health assistance, rent, food, and other essentials.
An aggregated list of FREE resources, opportunities, and financial relief options available to artists of all disciplines.
A aggregated hub economic
relief resources,
Government support for creative professionals impacted by Covid-19
FILM FESTIVALS
MOM Film Fest is an organization that serves as a career development and advocacy resource for mothers working in film and television. With initiatives that create returnships for mothers re-entering the workforce and supportive childcare solutions, we work to amplify the visibility of content made by moms in order to create job opportunities that will get #momsbackonset and back to work
American Black Film Festival is an annual event that empowers Black artists and showcases a wide range of entertainment content made by and about people of African descent. The festival brings together Black culture enthusiasts, executives and content creators from around the world for five days of screenings, talk events, exclusive parties and high-powered networking.
QWOCMAP creates, exhibits, and distributes high-impact new films that authentically reflect the lives of queer women of color both cisgender & transgender, and nonbinary, gender nonconforming, and transgender people of color of any orientation, and address the vital, intersecting social justice issues that concern our multiple communities.
AAAFF mission is to champion Asian and Asian American stories via media arts and empowering Asian Americans to explore opportunities in cinema continues as we expand to include more collaborations with our peer film festival organizations in North America, educational programs, an AA/PI filmmaker database, and film industry resources for creatives.
The LA SKINS FEST is a Native American film festival that takes place every year as part of the City of Los Angeles Celebration of Native American Heritage Month. We offer additional programming to further encourage Native American filmmakers, including a monthly writers group, monthly directors workshop and the youth multimedia workshops.
EMERGENCY RESOURCES
We provide human services nationally for people who work in film, theater, television, music, opera, radio and dance. We’re here for everyone on stage, camera and behind the scenes to support a life in the arts.
Emergency financial assistance is available for people who are unable to pay their immediate basic living expenses (housing, food, utility bills or health care). If you can cover your expenses for the next few months, we ask that you wait to apply.
the Motion Picture and Television Fund (MPTF) has partnered with the Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) to administer the Good and Welfare Emergency Assistance Fund. For 100 years, MPTF has provided a variety of services that provide emotional and financial relief to industry members and their families during times of need. Whether the hardship is personal or the result of an entertainment industry-wide event, MPTF has been there. MPTF’s history as a charitable organization, coupled with the expertise of the social services team, makes it keenly prepared to address the unique needs of entertainment industry members.
The Foundation offers several Emergency Financial Assistance Programs to eligible, dues-paying SAG-AFTRA members who are in urgent financial need
The foundation has multiple funds to help union members in emergency situations, including for those who’ve lost work because of a strike.
MPTF has multiple services available for support, including financial and mental health. The financial support is for immediate basic living expenses.
We provide temporary financial assistance to qualified industry members who have a demonstratable financial need due to unforeseen circumstances. This temporary assistance may help towards such basic living expenses as mortgage or rent payments, utility bills, car insurance premiums, car payments, and food.
All financial assistance services are provided in a non-judgmental and supportive environment with the goal of empowering you to better understand and manage your financial well-being.
Both the East and West branches of the WGA have strike funds, which they plan to distribute as loans or grants. Union members can find more details on the criteria for no-interest or low-interest loans on the Writers Guild of America West and Writers Guild of America East websites
The AFC is the lifeline for Canada’s entertainment industry
Through compassionate support, we help Canadian entertainment professionals maintain their health, dignity, and ability to work.
Short-term financial assistance with costs of necessities to help you maintain your health, housing, or ability to work.
In case of a financial shortfall because of illness, injury, or other hardship, this program can help with immediate costs like rent or mortgage, groceries, medical and emergency dental expenses, utilities, phone and internet bills, and more.
The Foundation of Motion Picture Pioneers (FMPP). The group established an assistance program (today known as the Pioneers Assistance Fund) that assisted motion picture industry members who were in need of financial aid and assistance. The stated goal of the program as drafted by its founders was as follows:
To establish a self-perpetuating fund to assist pioneers of the motion picture industry who find themselves in need; the assistance to consist of direct financial aid, medical care and temporary business subsistence during periods of unemployment to eligible applicants.
The nonprofit is dedicated to “empowering mid-level disabled writers” is distributing grants to those in need. To apply for a grant, fill out the online application, which can also be obtained in plain text by emailing advocacy@inevitable.foundation.
The Fund will provide grants starting at $500 to disabled writers. All applicants are required to demonstrate financial need according to Inevitable Foundation's robust financial needs assessment included in the application.
Humanitas honors and empowers film and television writers whose work explores the human condition in a nuanced, meaningful way.
To support feature film and television writers in our community as they stand for fair pay and protections in the workplace, recognizing that this action may result in financial hardship for writers and their families.
Humanitas is distributing grocery store gift cards to current WGA writers in need.
These will be dispersed while supplies last. Humanitas will be prioritizing writers who are early in their careers.
Submitters will need a Google account to complete a request.
Local 80 is now offering a Mutual Aid Pantry for our membership! Located in the lobby of Local 80, this space is a simple and effective means for members to donate safe-to-eat non-perishable food, toiletries, and other basic necessities. These items are available for any member in need to collect and alleviate food insecurity and grocery expenses for themselves and their families.
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HARDSHIP FUND
IASTE Local 600 provides assistance through two Funds for those experiencing a lack of work. Members are eligible for only one Local 600 Hardship Fund at any given time.
To meet eligibility you must be a member in good standing as of January 1, 2023. Verification of membership status must be included in the application. Request a letter by emailing accounting@icg600.com.
Please include your name, email address and phone number.
Local 728’s leadership has established a Strike Fund, the first such fund in the history of Local 728.
With uncertainties surrounding employer/labor negotiations within our industry, your leadership wanted to ensure that this Local provides whatever help it can to get our members through tough financial times, should we be faced with a labor lock out resulting in sustained unemployment by a majority of our members.
In accordance with the guidelines of the US Department of Labor, the Fund will operate as a loan program. Upon wide scale cessation of employment, Local 728’s Executive Board will receive a recommendation from the Treasurer