Hollywood unions, guilds, health plans and affiliated non-profits have activated emergency funds to aid members and others as the coronavirus halts production industrywide
But there are other resources, for guild members and non-union workers alike. Some may be little-known or have a broader scope than obvious. The somewhat obscure“[We are for] everyone in performing arts and entertainment,” said an Actors Fund spokesman. “People who work in film, television, theater, radio, opera, music, dance and more. We help on stage, on camera, behind the scenes and below the line. E.g.
“Over the weekend, we have received more than 200 requests for financial assistance,” said the fund’s COO, Barbara Davis, “and we know that more people will need help.” The fund also administers two SAG-AFTRA relief programs specifically for assistance to that union’s members, as SAG-AFTRA president Gabrielle Carteris noted.
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