This week, as we celebrate Classical California at the Movies, we're keeping in our thoughts the many members of the film and music industry who have been affected by the recent fires. Below are a few organizations offering relief and support during this time.
MusiCares
MusiCares provides a safety net of critical health and welfare services to the music community, Founded by the Recording Academy in 1989. For more information or to donate, visit MusiCares.org.
For assistance, music professionals can reach out to MusiCares:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-800-687-4227
If you or someone you know has been affected by the L.A. County fires, visit musicares.org/get-help to apply for relief today.
Entertainment Community Fund
The Entertainment Community Fund fosters stability and resiliency and provides a safety net for performing arts and entertainment professionals over their lifespans. Learn more at entertainmentcommunity.org
Motion Picture and Television Fund
MPTF supports working and retired members of the entertainment community with a safety net of health and social services, including temporary financial assistance, case management, and residential living. Learn more at mptf.com
SAG-AFTRA Foundation's Disaster Relief Fund
This Disaster Relief Fund is dedicated to addressing the needs of SAG-AFTRA members due to the Los Angeles wildfires. Learn more at sagaftra.foundation/disaster-relief-fund
Writers Guild of America (WGA) - Member Fund grants
These grants are available due to the support of fellow Guild members who have donated to the Writers Guild Member Fund, administered by the Entertainment Community Fund. The grants are available to Current and Post-current members impacted by the wildfires. Provides financial assistance to members who have lost their homes or been displaced. The WGA also offers emergency assistance loans.
If you have lost your home or been displaced, contact the Guild to request your verification/eligibility letter to upload as part of your application.
Support your fellow members through the Writers Guild Member Fund.
If you are interested in volunteering with your fellow WGA members in the coming weeks and months, please contact the Guild.
Directors Guild Foundation
The current Trustees provide confidential loans to Directors Guild of America members: standard loans to assist members who are experiencing short-term financial hardship and emergency loans to assist members experiencing an immediate need due to a natural disaster, medical emergency, or the like. Learn more at directorsguildfoundation.org
Dramatists Guild Foundation
The Dramatists Guild Foundation has Crisis Relief Grants available to dramatists (composers, lyricists, playwrights, librettists) who have evacuated or experienced loss in the fires. The grants can be used for rental costs, medical needs, and insurance payments. Learn more at dgf.org/grants
LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund Application deadline: Tuesday, February 18
The Center for Cultural Innovation is offering the LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund to assist arts workers whose homes or businesses have been lost or faced severe damage due to the Eaton or Palisades fires. Individuals may apply for up to $10,000. Learn more at cciarts.org/relief.html
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund
Sweet Relief is offering grants to music industry professionals impacted by wildfires. Assistance includes replacement of equipment, medical bills, and essential living expenses. You can find applications and and make donations at sweetrelief.org
NAVA Foundation California Wildfires Emergency Relief Fund:
The National Association of Voice Actors has set up a California Wildfire Relief Fund where those affected can apply for relief. It provides relief to voiceover artists who have been impacted by wildfires. It also provides recording equipment and recording services to Voice Actors’ affected by the blaze in southern California. Learn more at navavoices.org/cal-fire-request-fund/
The Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation
It is providing emergency funds for members of the theatrical distribution and exhibition community affected by the fires. The three-year employment eligibility is waived for natural disaster assistance. Learn more at wrpioneers.org/naturaldisaster
