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BLACK LIVES MATTER (BLM), SOCIAL JUSTICE, DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION
Ad Age: A Regularly Updated Blog Tracking Brands Responses to Social Justice
Adobe: Adobe Education Exchange- Resources to Learn and Create for Social Justice
Amazon Prime Video: Honor Juneteenth with Black Voice and Stories
The Anti-Oppression Network: What is Allyship?
Apple TV app: Free movies, shows, and docs that honor Black lives, you’ll also find themed collections that spotlight Black directors, chronicle the ongoing civil rights struggle, celebrate excellence, and more.
Arts Administrators of Color Network: Accomplices Leadership Institute - July 27-29, 2020
Ava DuVernay's Array Film Studio: "ARRAY 101: FREE social justice, advocacy and impact learning guides and supplemental learning materials for Array’s film and television content suitable for students from ages 9 to adult"
BE Conference: Hear from actress, director, producer, and CSUN Alumna Eva Longoria and how she called on Hollywood to do more to actively fight racism in keynote for The Wrap
"Black Lives Matter" Content: Learn more about racial injustice and the Black experience in America with this collection of films, series and documentaries on Netflix
Black Lives Matter: Anti-Racist Resource List- Reading & viewing resource lists for all those interested in furthering their Anti-Racist education
Black Lives Matter: Official site
Black Lives Matter Universal Resources: Carrd for different resources, petitions, donating, etc. in relation to BLM on what you can do to educate yourself and take action
Black Theatre United: The black theatre community helping to protect black people, black talent, and black lives of all shapes and orientations in theatre and communities across the country
The Broadcast Assocation: Broadcast Education Association's (BEA) Diversity Links and Resources page
California State University, Long Beach: The History Behind June Nineteenth
Center for Antiracist Research: Anti-racist resources, educating tools, and COVID racial tracker
College Candy: 10 Racial Justice Documentaries You Should Watch
College Concensus: Anti-Racism College Guide From AAPI Students and Allies
Deadline: Ri-Karlo Handy, Editors Guild & The Urban League Team Up With Mentorship Program For Creators Of Color article
DismantlingRacism.org: Web-based version of a workbook designed originally to support the Dismantling Racism workshop offered by Dismantling Racism Works, a training collaborative that is not offering workshops or consulting support at this time
Distractify: Want to learn more about Black Lives Matter? Watch these movies parades- "The Anti-racist Starter Pack: Documentaries, Movies, TEDTalks, and Books to add to your list"
Do The Bay: Listen and Learn: Shows, Movies & Podcasts to Dive Deeper into Anti-Racism
Everyday Feminism: School for Social Justice: Online learning for healing, justice, and liberation
Everyday Feminism: 4 Reasons ‘People of Color’ Isn’t Always the Best Choice of Words
Fast Company: These 7 Courses by Black Women will teach you to recognize and work against racism
Fast Online Masters: 89 Racial Equity Resources for Healthcare, Education, and Communities
Film School Rejects: All the Movies Made Available to Watch Free in Support of Black Lives Matter
Forbes: First, Listen. Then, Learn: Anti-Racism Resources For White People
Forbes: Allyship - The Key To Unlocking The Power Of Diversity
Forge Medium: Performative Allyship Is Deadly (Here’s What to Do Instead): Activism can’t begin and end with a hashtag
Guide To Allyship: An Opensource Resource to understand the pros and cons of what being an ally entails
Harvard Business Review: Confronting Racism at Work: A Reading List
HellaJuneteenth: History, Information & Resources around Juneteenth
Hello Giggles Website: Free films & shows to watch to honor the Juneteenth Holiday
Hollywood Reporter: "Reality Producers Group Launch Inclusive Hiring Initiative"- Plan to broaden and diversify the pool for available talent for every nonfiction production position- and to last long-term
Hone: Live learning platform for modern leadership, management and people skills. Hone combines the interactivity and fun of the classroom with the convenience and scale of a platform
Houston Chronicle: 50 black LGBTQ+ films to watch for Pride Month
Hubspot: How to Be an Ally- 23 Resources That Can Help
Justforus.org: Mission-based media site creating meaningful dialogs about ending excessive force and racial discrimination by law enforcement & providing a space to bridge communities to resources so that true justice reform can occur
Justice in June: Resources on How to Be An Ally to the Black Community
KippNJ.org: Promoting Equity: Resources to Counter Racism
Marvel: Free comics by Black writers and artists throughout Marvel history
Media Diversity Institute: Media Diversity Institute actively gathers the latest guidelines, studies and other resources to help journalists, academics and civil society activists integrate a diversity perspective into their work
Medium piece by Gretchen DeKnikker: A Getting Started Guide for White Folks (Part I)
Mentalfloss.com: 5 Organizations That Empower Black Communities—and How You Can Help
Music Forward Foundation: Industry Sessions Youtube Playlist on Conversations in Music
NAACP: Latest news and articles from the NAACP, where to take action, etc.
The National Gallery Museum: "Illegal to Be You: Gay History Beyond Stonewall" exhibit
The New Yorker: "The Trayvon Generation"
New York Post: 7 movies and documentaries about racism that you should watch now
Newsweek: Books About Race That Everyone Should Be Reading Right Now
One School NY: One School is an intensive portfolio program designed to teach you the creative skills required to work at the world’s top ad agencies
Parade: "The Anti-Racist Starter Pack: 40 #TV Series, Documentaries, Movies, TEDTalks, and Books to Add to Your List"
PBS: What to read, listen to, and watch to learn about racism
Penguin UK: Nine books to help you understand race and dismantle racism
Powell's Books: Black Lives Matter: Recommended Reading
Poynter: Journalism educators- It’s time for a heart-to-heart about mentoring students of color
Public Health Degrees: Public Health Resources for Understanding Environmental Racism
Racial Equity Tools: Tools, research, tips, curricula and ideas to increase understanding and help work towards justice at every level – in systems, organizations, communities and culture at large
Resources that support Black Lives Matter: A list of Black-led organizations, collectives, production houses, and lists that are dedicated to supporting and uplifting Black writers, filmmakers, and creatives of color. Learn, donate, get involved, volunteer
SAG-AFTRA: Race & Storytelling Panel - YouTube Video
Salon: White allies- Here's a basic list of do's and don'ts to help you with your helplessness
Self: 31 Resources That Will Help You Become a Better White Ally
Sony Pictures: SONY PICTURES ACTION - Racial Equity & Inclusion Initiative
Southern Poverty Law Center: Website dedicated to fighting hate, teaching tolerance, and seeking justice
Sundance Institute’s Resources for Anti-Racism Work: A compiled list by Sundance to support antiracism work, from mental health to organizations too donate to
TeachRock: The Music That Shaped America Series - explore U.S. social history and events through the words and music of ex-slaves, Appalachian mine workers, Cajun farmers, Mississippi sharecroppers & more
Think with Google: 3 ways brands can take action today to fight racial inequity
Very Well Mined: How Does Implicit Bias Impact Behavior: Explanations & Impacts of Unconscious bias
"We See You White American Theatre": Data collection, testimonials and statistics for a comprehensive list of demands calling upon white institutions to examine, change and dismantle their harmful and racist practices
White Supremacy Culture Characteristics: Showing Up For Racial Justice (PDF)
Wired: What We Get Wrong About "People of Color"
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Entertainment Arts Online Learning & Support
General
5 Tips for Crushing it as a Work From Home Intern: CNBC Article tips with SFSU Student highlight
Adobe: Distance Learning Resources - SO Many Resources
Amelia Robinson: Creative Happy Hour Zoom sessions for teaching artists and creatives - every other Monday at 7 pm EST starting 4/6/20 during the Coronavirus Crisis
Art a La Carte: Free online video art classes via YouTube
Arts Ed Collab:
Resources for arts educators as they transition to online teaching
Arts Ed Collab: COVID-19 Resources for Educators and Learners
Arts Education Partnership:
COVID-19 Resources in the Arts
BackStage.com: A Freelance Creative’s Guide to Navigating COVID-19
BackStage.com: Backstage's "The Slate Digital Seminars"
Backstage.com: 2021 Casting Trends Content Creators Need to Know
Backstage.com: Unexpected Places to Find Crew Jobs- If you’ve exhausted all the traditional avenues for finding your next gig—traditional job boards, former coworkers, your network—it’s time to turn to some less-explored avenues
Backstage.com: How to Stay Afloat + Advance Your Creative Career During Covid-19
Backstage.com: How to Change Your Mindset About Networking
UC Berkeley Boot Camp: Coding information and resources- Learning to code, basics, etc.
Buzz Feed:
List of Virtual Events to Enjoy When You Are Social Distancing
CBS News Report:
Live-streaming workout classes for free during the coronavirus outbreak
California Arts Council: COVID-19 News & Resources
California State University, San Marcos:
Mindfulness Practices with Dr. Ranjeeta Basu - Daily at Various Times
Capacity Interactive:
Bootcamp Livestream for Arts Organizations in Crisis
Carla Sonheim: Art Prompts PDF- A Free 40 page printable "Creative Care Package"
Catch A Fire Bay Area:
COVID-19 Resources for Non-Profits
Chegg Learn: Free learning resource that provides students with comprehensive information on a wide range of topics spanning relevant coursework like Chemistry, Economics, Computer Software, Statistics, Accounting, and Physics.
Chicago Arts Partnership in Education: Arts Resources & Support for Families Stuck at Home
Code Academy: Free online Coding Academy Pro course / scholarships for students affected by COVID-19
College Guide for Homeless Students
College Guide for LGBTQ Students
College Guide for Undocumented Students
College Guide for Veterans
College Guide for Women in STEM
First Generation College Student Guide
College Resource for Students with Disabilities
Course Hero: Free course specific study guides. Core topics are broken down into digestible sections filled with short videos, detailed infographics, vocabulary words, reading recommendations, and practice problems
Creative Capital: List of Artist Resources During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Curiosity Stream: 40% off annual plans and gift cards for all site access to documentaries and features
Custom Writing Blog: 100 free online courses from top universities. All subjects from computer science to art & music and design.
Digital Hollywood LIVE: FREE online entertainment media & tech conference - Broadcasting Tuesday, 5/12/20, available to stream whenever
Diverse Creatives: Resources google doc
EduCause: COVID-19 Resources for Higher Ed
EDUCBA: Read tutorials, posts, and insights from leading software development experts and developers for free
EDUCBA: Free web design tutorials or web design courses for beginners to expert developers. These tips and tutorials help you master patterns, animations, graphic art, matrices, and more
Entangled Solutions:
COVID-19 Higher Education Resource Center
Eventbrite: Virtual Events Resource Guide
Excel Easy: Excel tutorial + 300 examples (Free resources)
FacingHistory.org: Support for Teachers During the COVID-19 Outbreak
FacingHistory.org: Taking School Online With a Student-Centered Approach
Forbes.com:
"How To Thrive In Your Job & Career Despite The Coronavirus Pandemic Pandemic"
Gray Area Foundation for Arts & Technology: COVID-19 Resources
Girl Geek X 2020 ELEVATE Conference: The Link Between the Future of Work, Education and Care
Headspace: Free Content for Educators
Hollywood Union Guide: A Joint Report of the DGA, SAG-AFTRA, IATSE and Teamsters’ Committees for COVID-19 Safety Guidelines. The Safe Way Forward (PDF), guidelines for production pre-vaccine for COVID-19
HowlRound Theatre Commons: Daily Livestreaming Conversation with US & Global Theatre Artists" - online during COVID-19 crisis
How to Get Better Audio & Video in Online Chats - Video
Interest.com: Survival Guide for Young Adults Home During Covid-19
Intersection for the Arts:
Emergency Funds, Business Resources, & Tools/How-tos for Creatives
Intersection for the Arts: Support circle sessions for artists, arts administrators, and cultural workers- $5 per session on Wednesdays from May 6-27th at 11AM
Kim Dempsey: COVID-19 Educational Resource Library Google Drive Doc
LinkedIn: Free LinkedIn Learning Resources to Help You Navigate the Impact of COVID-19
MasterClass:
Free Year-long Subscription for CSU Students & Faculty
- Short Application/Verification of CSU E-mail to receive link
Merlot.org: Free Teaching and Learning Online Materials
Modern Health:
Free Mental Health Resources
Microsoft:
Pivoting to Remote Work — COVID-19 Response Course Track for Nonprofits - Course
National Performance Network (NPN): COVID-19 / Corona VIrus Resources
Netflix:
"Interactive Storytelling at Netflix" Podcast
No Film School: List of Free Software
No Film School: 1000+ Free Post Production Assets You Can Download Right Now
Novo Resume:
The 2020 Complete Guide to Remote Work [W/ Tips & Tricks]
Papersource:
Crafting Tutorials for all ages - Videos
PRX:
Radiotopia- a curated network of extraordinary, cutting-edge podcasts
Read it Forward:
The Adaptables podcast - dives into your favorite book-to-screen adaptations
Read it Forward:
Weekly podcast about books with author interviews and special guests
San Francisco State University: Best Practices for ZOOM security
Savi:
COVID-19 Student Loan Aid Tool
Scholly:
Hallo $5,000 Scholarship
SF Sketchfest: COVID-19 related, SF Bay Area & Beyond Performing Arts & Media Organizations
Funding & Fundraisers
Share My Lesson: 25 Distance Learning Ideas from Teachers
Society for Arts Entrepreneurship Education (SAEE): Webinar- Crafting an Arts Entrepreneurship Course for Visual Artists, Artisans, and Designers
Sundance Institute Collab: Video Library, Master Classes, Online Courses & Resources
Sundance Institute Collab: Sundance Created and Curated Resources
TeachRock: Distance Learning Packs -online learning for all subjects and ages
Theatre Communications Group (TCG): Coronavirus Preparedness Webinar
The Redford Center:
2020-2021 grants of $20K for US-focused environmental documentary film development - deadline 6/1/20
Together Films:
Digital Perspectives Crowdcast Webinars weekly at 11am on Mondays(ongoing). Able to watch replays of each weekly webinar on site
UCL School of Management: "Avoiding video conferencing fatigue while working remotely"- Best practice tips for video conferencing and how adapt to technology changes and prevent burnout.
UNESCO: Distance Learning Solutions
Virtual International Internships Program:
Apply online and apply transferrable skills for success
Zoom: “New to Working from Home? Here Are Some Tips to Help You Meet Like a Pro”
ANIMATION/AR VR XR/GAMING
Gen.G: Scholarship fund for diverse college students (Freshman) majoring in gaming, esports, entrepreneurship, journalism or content creation. Applications open September 15th, 2020
OutSchool.com:
Stop Motion Animation for Beginners: Learn how to create stop motion animation videos using an app on an Apple or Android Phone or Tablet
Toon Boom:
Free 30-day license - Software/Tool
TRANSperfect:
Virtual dubbing (voice over) service
Unity Technologies:
Free Create with Code Class (Video Game programming)
Business of Entertainment
Novo Resume: The 2020 Complete Guide to Remote Work [W/ Tips & Tricks]
Real Industry:
Videos for college students focused on all aspects of the media arts, music business and entertainment technology business
Winston Baker: The Economics of Media and Entertainment During the Coronavirus and Beyond - Live Webinar
Winston Baker: Dealmaking and Production Delays: How Long Will They Last and What Can You Do in the Meantime? - Live Webinar
Winston Baker: Finance Re-Defined: Getting Deals Done in Uncertain Times - Live Webinar
Winston Baker:
Maximizing Enterprise Value in Challenging Times: Crisis Management and Communications Strategies- Free webinar on May 21, 10-11 AM PT
Winston Baker-
Free Webinar on Risk Mitigation Playbook- Managing the New Landscape on 5/26, 10-11 AM PT
DANCE/THEATRE/MUSIC
Actors Theatre of Louisville:
Actors Theatre Direct pay-what-you-can streaming of world premiere productions
Adobe: Theatre Design Module (Curriculum) - Students conceive of and create a makeup design for a character that is superhuman, subhuman or nonhuman – a fantasy creature of their own devising.
All Arts:
5 FREE performances and films to stream live & later
Alvin Ailey Dance Theater:
Ailey All Access to online streaming of performances
Andrew Abaria on Facebook:
Arts Integration Music Theory Lesson
Artist Home:
Virtual Music Teacher Database
Artist Home: Virtual Concert Calendar
Arts Boston:
10 Theatre Podcasts to Check Out While Social Distancing
BackStage.com: COVID-19 Resources for Actors, Creators + Performing Artists
BackStage.com: "Survival Jobs 101"
Berklee College of Music via EdX:
Free online courses from Berklee College of Music
Berkeley Rep School of Theatre:
Creative Careers portal, access to resources for early career theatre professions and prospective Berkeley Rep fellows
Billboard:
Corona Virus Crisis Music Professionals Resource Guide
Broadway World:
VIDEO- Kathryn Hahn & Family Stage "A Scene From GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS With American Girl Dolls"
California Shakespeare Festival:
"Cal Shakes Online" - Furthering artistic practice and deepening community connections online
Center Theatre Group:
#ArtGoesOn series of videos from members of our artistic family, creating a digital hub of content for the next generation of artists and artisans, and much more
Chorus America:
Choruses and COVID-19 (Coronavirus) - General & Online Teaching Resources
"A Chorus Line In Quarantine":
44 cast members of the broadway revival of "A Chorus Line" share what brought them all together "again"
Corrados:
Jamulus - Internet Jam Session Open Sourced Software
Coronavirus 2020 Artist Relief Funds:
Crowdsourced Google Drive Database of COVID-19 grants, funding and financial hardship info for artists
CNN Style: Virtual concerts, plays, museums tours
Creative Capital:
Online Art Events During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Dance Magazine:
Take Virtual Class From Your Kitchen With These 6 Ballet Pros
DayBreaker:
Live Virtual Dance Party - every Saturday 11 am - 1 pm PST (small fee-based class, Free RSVP)
Dolby:
Dolby On- Record and livestream with amazing Dolby sound, right from your phone
Do The Bay:
Livestreaming events, classes, musical concerts, etc.
Downtown Summer School: Music Industry Internship Reimagined- Panel discussions with team members across Downtown companies throughout the week of July 27-31st
Dr. Daphnie Sicre, Loyola Marymount University: Resources for Teaching Performing Arts (and
Entertainment related studies) online During COVID-19
Educational Theatre Association: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Impact on Schools, Travel, and Gathering
Educational Theatre Association (EDTA):
Virtual International Thespian Festival
EduSurge: “How Do You Teach Art, Music and PE Online? In China, They’re Figuring It Out”
Edutopia: ‘The Show Must Go Online’- Arts Teachers Adapt to At-Home Instruction - with examples of visual and performing arts teachers' remote learning exercises/instruction/projects
Fender:
FREE 3 months of online guitar lessons for first 100,000 people to register
Filmed on Stage:
Free musicals and plays you can now stream during the Coronavirus outbreak
Golden Gate Park 150: Golden Gate Park's 150th Anniversary Concert Series on video
Gray Area Center for The Arts & Technology:
The Patch - online education and cultural programs
House of Blues Music Forward Foundation: Technology in Music Industry Sessions stream replay. Hear from tech CEOs who have been able to use technology to innovate and help move the music industry forward
Jaylynn Simmons "Keep The Groove Alive":
The WeDrum #CreateArtatHomeChallenge on YouTube
Kalle Westerling, PhD:
Google Calendar Listing of free live-streamed online theater and performance events happening
Kennedy Center:
Couch Concerts - Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays at 1 pm PST, 4 pm EST
Kennedy Center:
Kennedy Center at Home - free videos of extraordinary live and on-demand performances and educational activities to do at home, with new releases daily
Kino Lorber:
Kino Marquee - a virtual theatrical exhibition initiative with 150 virtual art house theater screens
KQED:
"The Good, the Bad, and the Glitchy: Streaming Theater During Shelter-in-Place"
La Jolla Playhouse:
The Staging Area- virtual content page
Lincoln Center Education:
Online learning guides related to Alvin Ailey Dance Theater's "Revelations"—created for children, teens, and adults
Logic Pro:
Free for 90 days from Apple
London's National Theatre:
Free YouTube streaming of National Theatre Live Productions every Thursday at 7pm British Standard Time
London's Royal Court Theatre:
Free digital stream of the play "Cypress" (availabe from 3/27/20- 4/27/20)
Mail Chimp & SxSW Film Festival:
Free to screen online SXSW short films
The Metropolitan Opera:
FREE Nightly Opera Streams
Merlot.org:
Free Teaching and Learning Online Materials
My Noise:
Library of customizable ambient soundscapes
National Performance Network (NPN): COVID-19 / Corona VIrus Resources
New Filmmakers LA:
NFMLA Interview Series: Weekly Interview Series with different topics- Directing, Cinematography, etc.
New York Times:
Great Theater, Dance and Classical Music to Tune Into While Stuck at Home
Noise Pop:
Noise Pop Culture Club $7 a month Digital Membership
NYC Ballet:
Digital Spring Season 2020
PBS Digital Studios:
"Behind the Scenes of Wicked- Set Design" Video
Playbill.com Lists: 15 Broadway Plays and Musicals You Can Watch On Stage From Home
Plays At Home:
Series of short plays written by renowned playwrights & commissioned by leading repertory theatres specifically during COVID-19 & unprecedented isolation -- to inspire joy and connection for all
Playing on Air:
Playing On Air is a radio program and podcast, dedicated to sharing great short theater with the public
Play Reading Discord Group: Remote Play Reading During COVID-19
Playwrights Horizons:
Soundstage "Theater for your ears" Podcast Shows uniting beloved writers and actors to craft scripted audio experiences of new plays and musicals
Radiohead Public Library:
Live from a Tent in Dublic show on YouTube- Replay premiere here
Real Industry:
Videos for college students focused on all aspects of the media arts, music business and entertainment technology business
ReelEar: Music teachers in publicly funded educational institutions can apply to access Ear Training Tools for free, to use in their classrooms.
Roger Fernandes:
Facebook Live Native Storytelling Hours
San Francisco City Arts & Lectures:
Free YouTube live streamed conversations with leading cultural artists, writers, performers and leaders
Sketch Up School:
SketchUp Tutorial on YouTube, you’ll learn the 7 critical concepts you need to know to avoid struggling when you’re first getting started
Sketch Up Essentials:
"Getting Started with SketchUp Free - Lesson 1 - for Beginners" YouTube Tutorial
Scenicandlighting.com by Matt Kizer Design: Free virtual theatrical scenic light labs and education tools
Screen Interactive:
Film industry coronavirus creative, social and financial support initiatives
SF Commons & BAVC:
TV documentary "They Can't Take That Away: The Legacy of The Filmore" on the history of African-American jazz in San Francisco's Fillmore district
SFSU's Cinema Department Year-End Showcase:
Multiple Zoom guest speakers from May 15th-22nd. Registration required for each specific event(open to everyone, not just SFSU Cinema Majors)
Shadow and Act: Live streamed and recorded Q&A's with diverse entertainment industry leaders on Facebook Live
Some Good News (SVG) Channel: Actor/Director John Krasinki's YouTube Channel During COVID-19 with online interviews/performances
Spotify: Soundtrap for Music Makers- 120 day free trial for educators (90 days for individual creators)
Splice Blog:
A Curated List of Resources for Musicians Affected by COVID-19
Storyfit:
FREE Webinar- Character Research for the New Age of Storytelling: Using Data and Media Psychology to Make Meaningful Stories - 6/3/20 at 1 pm PST
Teaching Technical Theatre Facebook Group:
Social Learning FB Group dedicated to the teaching of technical theater (at all levels) as a course of study and a set of invaluable life skills.
Teaching Theatre Online: 5,000+ member Facebook group discussion of ideas, challenges, and exercises to teach theatre aspects in an online environment
Theatre Folk:
Distance Learning- Technical Theatre
Theatre Folk:
Technical Theatre FREE Resources
THEATERish:
Virtual Theatre Education Resources: "The Epic Crowdsourced List"
Theatre with Mrs. Hancock:
Set Design YouTube Video Lecture
The Actor's Fund: #StarsinTheHouse Daily On-Line Mini Performances on YouTube during COVID-19 Crisis
The Actor's Fund: Podcast Series about Financial Wellness
The American Alliance For Theatre Education: Resources for Theatre Educators Teaching Online—The Latest
The Ballet Spot:
$5 Live Streamed Classes
The Broad Museum:
#TheBroadfromHome virtual experiences including music, poetry, conversations & exhibit tours
The Broadway Channel:
"Wonder by Wonder: Behind the Scenes at Disney's ALADDIN on Broadway"
The Canadian Theatre Educators Conference:
FREE online Virtual Symposium for theatre educators - 5/8/20
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center: Free archival video and audio of concerts
The Film Fund:
How to Produce a No-Budget Quarantine Film
The Film Fund:
Funded Filmmaker Showcase: Matthew Greenberg
The Kitchen: The Kitchen's New Online Initiatives
The Laughing Club:
Drop-in "Laugh in Club" live streaming Clowning warm up class with Christopher Bayes (FREE w/ suggested donation of $20)
The Metropolitan Opera:
Live streamed performances of the Metropolitan Opera
The New York Times:
Great Theater, Dance and Classical Music to Tune Into While Stuck at Home
The Red Curtain Project:
Stories, ancient and modern, from the Indian subcontinent
The Rime of The Ancient Mariner Big Read:
An inclusive, immersive work of audio and visual art from the 21st century reflecting the abiding influence of Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s 18th century epic poem, "The Rhime of The Ancient Mariner"
"The Shows Must Go On" YouTube Channel:
Releasing full-length, smash-hit Andrew Lloyd Weber musical's for free screening once a week starting 4/3/20
Tony Padilla:
Facebook Live Music Sessions
Topic Studios Podcasts:
Fiction and nonfiction audio storytelling and interviews
Tribeca Film Festival:
Limited-time "Short Film A Day" free online films
UNcancelled Festival:
An ‘Uncancelled’ Festival Will Bring Music to Your Home Every Week
Warner Media:
COVID-19 How Warner Media is Helping
WhatWeShouldDo.com:
Listing of streaming theatre productions, shows, etc.
Zoom Tutorial - Theatre/Acting Part 1 (A Parody!): Dr. Kenneth Ragsdale presents a tutorial on using the Zoom platform for distance learning for theatre/acting curriculum
24 Hour Plays: "The Viral Monologues" - Part of the 24 Hour Plays® series that bring together creative communities to produce plays and musicals that are written, rehearsed, and performed in 24 hours
FILM/TELEVISION/BROADCASTING
5 Tips for Crushing it as a Work From Home Intern: CNBC Article tips with SFSU Student highlight
Adobe: Close Reading of a Film Curriculum - Anatomy of a Scene (by Guillermo Rodríguez) - Curriculum
Adobe: Cultural Anthropology Podcast Curriculum - groups of 4-5 students will use Adobe Audition to create podcasts detailing the various facets of a cultural institution (farmer’s market, gaming club, museum, etc.) that interests them. - Curriculum
Adobe:
Media Literacy Curriculum - Analyzing the Ethics of Photo Manipulation - Curriculum
Adobe: Premiere Rush Tutorials - Video
Adobe:
Spoken Word Podcast Curriculum - Students will create a poetry podcast using Adobe Audition to showcase a poem by reading it aloud and explaining its historical context, formal features, and major themes. - Curriculum
Adobe Distance:
Adobe Distance Learning Resources
Advice for storyboard/animation careers, new GN "I Moved to LA to Work in Animation"
Adobe Talent: Free access to Adobe Talent on Behance through May 31, 2020
All Arts: Immersive online storytelling, events and performances
Amazon Prime: Streaming 2020 SxSW film festival films online for 10 days in late April 2020 on Amazon Prime
American Theatre Wing: "Working In The Theatre: Before The Show with Billy Porter & Patina Miller" Video
Arc Studio Pro: Free screenwriting software the length of Covid-19 - Tool
Arts Ed Collab: Resources for arts educators as they transition to online teaching
Arts Ed Collab: COVID-19 Resources for Educators and Learners
ARRI: Cinematography Master Classes on
High Dynamic Range & Large Format Cinematography - Videos
Atelier Hébert:
Teaching Artist Stephan Hébert's Free Documentary Photography Video Course Series on YouTube
AVID: Free License - Software
Backstage.com: Worldwide Now Hiring: Costume Designer, Video Editor + More Remote Crew Jobs- Stay in the loop on industry and crew news with Backstage's write-up on who’s looking for below-the-line and creative talent.
Backstage.com: Unexpected Places to Find Crew Jobs- If you’ve exhausted all the traditional avenues for finding your next gig—traditional job boards, former coworkers, your network—it’s time to turn to some less-explored avenues
Backstage.com: What to Look for When Hiring a Production Crew
Backstage.com: Crew 101: Everything You Need to Know About Getting Your First Job On Set
Backstage's Remote Casting Resources: Remote casting made easy for students that can't hold in-person auditions this fall- Casting With Backstage - CSUEA (PDF)
Bay Area Video Coalition(BAVC):
Free Online Career Transition & Development Workshops for Creatives & Everyone
BEA: Resources for Teaching Media in a Virtual Setting - Tools, Instructional Videos, & More
Berkeley Film Foundation:
Berkeley Film Foundation 2020 Grant Cycle (deadline 5-18-20 - includes Student Film Grants!)
Cre8iveBeast:
Working remotely with FINAL CUT PRO X - Guide
Created in Quarantine Facebook Group:
dedicated to discussing projects created during voluntary and involuntary quarantine periods
CSUSM's Student Media Festival: 16th annual student media festival, streamed on May 15, 2020. Archived stream available on Youtube here
Disney:
"Destino" -free short film collaboration between Walt Disney & Salvador Dali"
Disney Imagineering: Free Disney Imagineering in a Box Course via Khan Academy
Doc NYC:
New Strategies For Film Content Distribution During COVID-19 Crisis Webinar
Dramatists Guild Foundation:
Dramatists Guild Foundation COVID-19 Emergency Grant
Film Courage:
"What Beginning Actors Should Know About Acting Auditions" - 33 Actors Share Their Audition Stories on Video
Filmmaker Magazine:
"Marketing Independent Film With Behavorial Data" Article
Film Courage: "42 Ways To Avoid Writing A Boring Screenplay" video
Film Courage:
"How Do You REALLY Break Into Hollywood?" video
The Film Fund: 10 Reasons Why COVID-19 Is Not the End of Your Production Company
The Film Fund: How to Run a Production Company During a Pandemic
The Film Fund: Why COVID-19 Can Actually Be Great for Filmmakers
The Film Fund: 17 Ways to Distribute Your Short Film and Get it Seen- Youtube Video
The Film Fund: Why Your Production Company Doesn’t Need to Be in LA
The Film Fund: Different Niches for Your Production Company
The Film Fund: What Does a Production Company Do?
Final Draft: Big Break Screenwriting Contest
Frame.io:
Workflows From Home, A New Training Series on Remote Workflows - Video Series
Google Digital Garage: Free "Communicate Your Ideas Through Storytelling & Design" class
Gray Area Foundation for Arts & Technology:
COVID-19 Resources
Harmonia: Music theory app & web-based learning management system combining musical score notation with a patented real-time music analysis engine and automatically grades student work to provide instant, pedagogical feedback free student/teacher access for all new courses through 2019-20 academic year
Harmony Helper:
Singing app that makes it easy to practice any song from the comfort of your couch - free 7 day trial then $4.99 a month or $49 a year
Hollywood Union Guide: A Joint Report of the DGA, SAG-AFTRA, IATSE and Teamsters’ Committees for COVID-19 Safety Guidelines. The Safe Way Forward (PDF), guidelines for production pre-vaccine for COVID-19
Inktip:
Find scripts seeking directors- Short script directory
Kino Lorber:
Kino Marquee - a virtual theatrical exhibition initiative with 150 virtual art house theater screens
La Mama Online & CultureHub:
La MaMa is working with CultureHub to provide online streaming of select productions and events on Howlround Theatre Commons
Motion Array:
Motion Array's Premiere Pro Plugins and More Are Free for the Next 3 Months
National Geographic: $1,000–8,000 USD for local coverage of the preparation, response, and impact of this global pandemic as seen through evidence-based reporting
New Doc Editing: How to Log Footage Quickly Tips
New Doc Editing:
5 Ways to Create An Enticing Incident
News Shooter:
The COVID-19 Impact on Indie Filmmaking
New Filmmakers Film Festival:
NFMLA Interview Series on Film and TV Directing
Nikon School Online :
10 free photography classes
No Film School: Learn How to Edit with These Free Resources - Tools, Instructional Videos, & More
No Film School: Free eBook 'How to Write a Screenplay' downloadable
No Film School: 7 DIY Filmmaking Hacks for When You're Stuck at Home
No Film School: 1000+ Free Post Production Assets You Can Download Right Now
No Film School: How to shoot Stop Motion at home
No Film School: How is Coronavirus Changing TV Pilot and Staffing Season?
NoFilmSchool:
Netflix’s plan for reopening Hollywood and
podcast recording
Open Broadcaster Software (OBS): Free and open source OBS Studio software for video recording and live streaming
Playbill.com: Teach Yourself to Sightread Music
Poynter: Free News University Courses to help Journalism Educators and Students - Webinars & Courses
Premium Beat: "The Pitfalls of Making A No-Budget Short Film During COVID" article- While Hollywood was able to navigate the pandemic to get productions running again, is it wise for no-budget filmmakers to do the same?
Professor Michael Bruening: "I Will Survive" on YouTube (The Coronavirus version for educators having to online teach)
Quentin Tarantino:
Tarantino is Writing Reviews of Some of His Favorite Films
Rising Software/Auralia & Musition: The world's most powerful ear training & music theory software
SAG-AFTRA: "SAG-AFTRA 101” video presentation replay of overview of union's history, protection for members, and eligibility and member benefits
Scenicandlighting.com:
Virtual theatrical scenic light labs and education tools
Screen Interactive:
Film industry coronavirus creative, social and financial support initiatives
ScreeningRoom.com:
Web platform for independent film & content-creating community to let filmmakers upload cuts and invite team members and screeners to give collaborative feedback in a timeline
ScriptUp:
The ScriptUp writer's guide
SFSU BECA Documentary Screening:
Two-Spirit Powwow documents the LGBTQI-hosted Native American powwow- Talk with producer Rick Bacigalupi on May 14th, 4-6pm (email here for Zoom link and more info)
Smart Film School: Online Courses Free for 30 days - Videos & Case Studies
Storyfit: Character Research for the New Age of Storytelling- Using Data and Media Psychology to Make Meaningful Stories FREE Webinar June 3rd at 1pm PT
Studio Binder: 19 Best Screenwriting Websites to Fast Track Your Career
Sundance:
Online Courses for Writing, Directing, Filmmaking, & Producing - Live Online Learning Experience
Sundance Institute Collab:
Video Library, Master Classes, Online Courses & Resources
Sundance Institute Collab: Live Advisory Q&A "Breaking into the film & TV business and building a career" - Join Sundance Collab for FREE to register!
TedX:
The Art of Creativity TedX Talk by Taika Waititi
The Everyday Projects:
COVID-19 Guide for Visual Journalists
The Hollywood Reporter:
Fight Club' Author Chuck Palahniuk Shares Some of His Favorite Writing Advice(Guest Column)
Screencraft: Writing competition website, newsletters, and resources for screenwriting
The Script Lab: "Write at Home" Screenwriting Survival Kit
The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF):
Emergency Assistance Fund to aid members experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19
The Television Academy/The Emmys:
Production resources for members of the television community impacted by COVID-19
This Long Century:
2 Programs of Experimental Short Week Streaming FREE through April 30, 2020
TikTok: $200M Creator Fund- Funding for innovative content creators. Will go to those who are seeking opportunities to foster a livelihood through their innovative content. The fund will be distributed over the coming year and is expected to grow over that time
Together Films:
#DigitalPerspectives webinars
Tools for Livestreaming:
Live Performance from Andrew Schmedeke. Basic Workflows and Best Practices for Livestreaming Live Performances
Tone Networks & Women in Entertainment:
Free 30 day trial for online learning & professional development platform with 1,000+ videos
Toon Boom:
Free 30-day license
TRANSperfect: Virtual dubbing (voice over) service
Tribeca Film Festival: Limited-time "Short Film A Day" free online films during Corona Virus Pandemic
TV You Anywhere:
FREE service for news organisations to safely live broadcast remotely
Versatile Studios: COVID-19 Production Safety Protocols
Women in Film LA:
Women in Film LA, ReFrame and IMDbPro launch Curbside Shorts – Two-Minute Filmmaking Challenge to Connect and Support the Creative Community During the COVID-19 Crisis
WrapBook: Wrapbook's COVID-19 Filmmaking Resource Guide
Writer's Guild of America West:
COVID-19 Resources
Yale in Hollywood: Free Zoom "Fireside Chat with Emmy-Nominated Showrunner and Director Tony Phelan"
ONLINE TEACHING RESOURCES (all ages & for those with kids)!
All Digital School:
1000+ educational resources (apps/tools/websites/ebook/videos) for all school levels (k-12) organized by subject, year level, and price (mostly free ones)
Amazing Educational Resources:
An ever-growing list of free educational resources
Amplify: K-8 Learning Resources
Arizona State University: Virtual Learning Resources for Every Learner, At Every Age
Art a La Carte via YouTube:
Free online video art classes
ArtNetPro:
COVID-19 Resources
Arts Ed Collab:
Resources for arts educators as they transition to online teaching
Arts Ed Collab:
COVID-19 Resources for Educators and Learners
The Atlantic:
12 Free Things to Watch, Listen to, and Learn in Quarantine
The BBC Bite-Sized Daily:
"home schooling" Lessons in all disciplines for ages 5 - 15
UC Berkeley Boot Camp: Coding information and resources- Learning to code, basics, etc.
Broadcasting Education Association (BEA):
Resources for Teaching Media in A Virtual Setting
Carla Sonheim: Art Prompts PDF: A Free 40 page printable "Creative Care Package"
Code Academy: Free online Code Academy Pro course / scholarships for students affected by COVID-19
College Promise:
College Promise’s Guide to COVID-19 Resources Supporting Students, Educators & Programs
Common Sense Media:
Best Messaging Apps and Websites for Students, Teachers, and Parents
Common Sense Media:
Wide Open School free online learning experiences for kids
Cool4Ed.org:
Free and Open eTextbooks
#CoronaVirus Syllabus: "crowdsourced cross-disciplinary resource/database"
Custom Writing Blog: 100 free online courses from top universities. All subjects from computer science to art & music and design.
Drawing & Painting (The Virtual Instructor):
Remote teaching art lesson plan ideas
Duolingo:
Free online language education courses
Edmodo: Online Learning Platform and COVID-19 Distance Learning Toolkit
Entangled Solutions: COVID-19 Higher Education Resource Center
Everfi:
Digital Lessons for Remote Learning
Excel Easy: Excel tutorial + 300 examples (Free resources)
EXPERIMENTS WITH GOOGLE:
“Hack to Help COVID-19” – crowdsourced ideas, hacks, info & resources via Google
EXPERIMENTS WITH GOOGLE:
“Marilyn’s Guide to Teaching Remotely” – A slideshow on using G Suite for Education Tools for online instruction
FacingHistory.org:
Support for Teachers During the COVID-19 Outbreak
FacingHistory.org:
Taking School Online With a Student-Centered Approach PDF
Google:
Teach From Home Tools & Resources using G Suite for Education
Headspace:
Free Content for Educators
Helix Education:
Quality Online Teaching Best Practices Guide
Innovate Public Schools:
Corona Virus Resources for Parents and Schools
Khan Academy:
How can Khan Academy be used for remote learning during school closures?
Kim Dempsey:
COVID-19 Educational Resource Library Google Drive Doc
Linkedin:
Free LinkedIn Learning Resources to Help You Navigate the Impact of COVID-19
McGraw Hill Education: Online Teaching Guide
Merlot.org:
Free Teaching and Learning Online Materials
My Hero: Media Arts Education Resources & Lesson Plans
Nepris:
Covid-19- Free Resources for At-Home Learning
Newsela: Online Curriculum (free access to content through remainder of the year)
Northern California Promise Coalition:
Northern California released the “Student COVID-19 Resource Guide + FAQ for College Students.”
Novo Resume: The 2020 Complete Guide to Remote Work [W/ Tips & Tricks]
Online Learning Consortium:
Resources for Educators and Administrators Moving Online
Outschool.org:
Free live, online Classes for kids ages 3 - 18 for Families Affected by U.S. Public School Closures during the Corona Virus closures
Panorama Education:
Daily Webinar Series on Virtual Learning for Educators
Pencils & Plums:
Free eBook PDF of 2500+ medium & hard drawing ideas for ages 9 – adult.
RED GIANT:
Everything Red Giant makes is now free for students and educators
ReelEar: Music teachers in publicly funded educational institutions can apply to access Ear Training Tools for free, to use in their classrooms.
RiseSmart: COVID-19 HR Resources
San Francisco State University: Best Practices for ZOOM security
SFFILM Education:
Teaching Tools, Study Guides, Short Family Films, The Art & Science of Star Wars, Storytelling Techniques & More
Share My Lesson:
25 Distance Learning Ideas from Teachers
TarheelReader.org: Online collection of free, easy-to-read, and accessible books on a wide range of topics or the ability to write your own book
TeachRock:
Distance Learning Packs - online learning for all subjects and ages
Teaching Artist Wendy McNaughton:
10am Drawing Lessons (great for parents with kids at home)
Teaching Artist Carrrie Ellman-Larson: Miss Carrie Tells Stories (YouTube Video Series)
The California State University system:
Courses for Causes - free professional development courses to prepare California's workforce for new jobs post COVID-19
Top Hat:
The Ultimate Guide to Online Teaching
Transcend:
School Closure Resource Hub
Udemy:
Udemy Free Resource Center - 150 free courses to help students working from home, search for a job, maintain balance, etc.
Virtual International Internships Program:
Apply online and apply transferrable skills for success
We are Teachers:
190+ Amazing Free Online Resources
Wes Tank on YouTube:
FOX IN SOX | A Dr. Seuss Rap over Dr. Dre Beats on Vide (Humor)
Yale Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning:
"Learn from the Best! Yale’s Transition to Remote Teaching" Webinar recording
Virtual Travel and tourism- Arts & culture
AirBnB Experiences:
Virtual online one-of-a-kind activities and experiences from around the world (fee based)
Capacity Interactive:
Podcast- "How COVID-19 is Impacting Intentions to Visit Cultural Entities"
Exploration Junkie: Virtual Tour Collection on Exploration Junkie- Virtual tours, from both famous landmarks and remote, little-known destinations (continuously updated)
Kremer Museum:
First online virtual museum featuring collection of Dutch and Flemish art and masterpieces
SFFILM:
"SFFIILM at Home" library of interviews, videos & more
Smarter Travel:
21 Sites Offering Virtual Tours and Live Streams for Travelers Stuck at Home
The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco:
Webinar/Digital Conversation with The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco Director Thomas P. Campbell on museums' histories (including the 125th anniversary of the de Young)
WhatWeShouldDo.com:
Watch the Best in Theater, No Ticket Needed
YouTube & The Tribeca Film Festival:
We Are One: A Global Film Festival - 5/29 - 6/7/2020 - FREE streaming films, shorts, documentaries, music, comedy and conversations) on YouTube
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Home Production or Industry/Field Resources
ACX: Setting Up A Home Studio- Video Lessons & Resources
ACX: ACX University School of Audio Books Courses
ACX: Audio Production Resources
The Film Fund: 10 Reasons Why COVID-19 Is Not the End of Your Production Company
The Film Fund: How to Run a Production Company During a Pandemic
The Film Fund: Why COVID-19 Can Actually Be Great for Filmmakers
The Film Fund: 17 Ways to Distribute Your Short Film and Get it Seen- Youtube Video
The Film Fund: Why Your Production Company Doesn’t Need to Be in LA
The Film Fund: Different Niches for Your Production Company
The Film Fund: What Does a Production Company Do?
Open Broadcaster Software (OBS): Free and open source OBS Studio software for video recording and live streaming
TedTalk: "3 ways to create a space that moves you, from a Broadway set designer, David Korins"
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Opportunities (Film Fests, Conferences, etc.)
Adobe:
Free access to The Digital Experience Conference
BAVC:
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS from SF Bay Area Teens: "Uncharted: Teens Document Living Through COVID-19"
Berkeley Film Foundation:
Berkeley Film Foundation 2020 Grant Cycle (funding up to $10,000 - deadline 5-18-20)
BUFU x China Residencies CLOUD 9:
Collective Love On Ur Desktop Festival - free online programs
Creative Generation: #KeepMakingArt Campaign
Dear Producer: "Producers in Front of the Camera: A Video Interview with Megan Gilbride"
Edinburgh TV Festival: Edinburgh TV Festival goes Digital!
Educational Theatre Association (EDTA):
Virtual International Thespian Festival
Final Draft:
Big Break Screenwriting Contest
GamesBeat Summit:
Free online LIVE STREAM only digital passes
HireArtists.org:
Marketplace designed to facilitate creative exchange connecting buyers with experienced practitioners for the purposes of online instruction or to help with creative and non-creative tasks
International Center of Photography:
Accepting submissions for virtual archive of images related to the coronavirus pandemic.
ITVS: Webinar:
Applying for Federal COVID-19 Relief as a Filmmaker - Webinar Recordings, Related Resources & FAQ
Los Angeles International Latino Film Festival:
The free, online festival will allow quarantined viewers to stream feature films, shorts, episodes, masterclasses and live music
No Film School:
NFS 60 Second Film Challenge
Professional Resume Writers: How to Land a Remote Internship During the Pandemic
San Francisco City Arts & Lectures:
Free YouTube live streamed conversations with leading cultural artists, writers, performers and leaders during the COVID-19 crisis
ScreenCraft:
Production Film Funds up to $30K
Screen Interactive:
Film industry coronavirus creative, social and financial support initiatives
Seed & Spark & Regional Film Festivals:
Online Film Festival Screenings
Sofa King Fest: Free Online concerts & music events
Spectrix:
Free way to convert show tickets to donations via CRM & email server
Sundance Institute Collab: Sundance Created and Curated Resources
Theatre Without Theatre:
Live Instagram nightly theatrical broadcast aiming to fill the current artistic void at curtain time
The California State University system:
Courses for Causes - free professional development courses to prepare California's workforce for new jobs post COVID-19
The Film Festival Alliance: 2020 Free Virtual Roundtables
The Social Distancing Film Festival: Online content festival
Think with Google:
Resources and insights to help you navigate uncertain times
Tongal: Find Paid Opportunties for Creatives or Hire Someone
#AIShowBiz Summit 4.0:
Free online AI, Entertainment & Emerging Technologies Event
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Philanthropy & Funding Sources
Actor's Equity Association Curtain Up Fund:
AEA Curtain Up Fund
Actor's Fund:
COVID-19 Resource List
Adobe:
Free access to Creative Cloud during Corona Virus through a School's IT Dept using form
Adobe:
Free access to Adobe Portfolio through May 31, 2020
Adobe:
Free access to Adobe Talent on Behance through May 31, 2020
Adobe:
Free access to The Digital Experience Conference
A Guide to COVID-19 and Your Finances:
What You Need to Know by Annuity.org
American Alliance of Museums:
COVID-19 Resources & Information for the Museum Field
American Documentary's Artist Emergency Fund:
Grants of $250 to $500 for doc filmmakers who need help during the COVID-19 pandemic.
American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP): Paycheck Protection Program during COVID-19
Americans for The Arts:
The COVID-19 Impact Survey for Artists & Creative Workers
Anonymous Was a Woman (AWAW) & The NY Foundation for The Arts:
Emergency Relief Grant for Women Artists Over 40 (up to $2,500 a person)
Artists At Risk Connection:
COVID-19 Resources for Artists
ArtNet:
Emergency Grants, Medical Funds, and Other Resources to Help (including a National vs. Regional Breakdown)
ArtProNet:
COVID-19 Resources
Arts Ready:
ArtsReady Alert for Cultural Organizations
Artists Relief Fund:
A coalition of national arts grantmakers offering 100 grants of $5,000 each to individual artists every week between April and September 2020
AMS Analytics: Arts Sector Resource Hub
Artist Relief Tree:
Online fundraiser & fund supporting artists affected financially by COVID-19
Arts and Culture Leaders of Color:
Arts and Culture Leaders of Color Emergency Fund for those who self-identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) - ongoing deadline
Audible:
Free Audio Streaming Books as long as schools are closed
AT&T:
$10 million distance learning fund
Authority Collective: COVID -19 Resources for Artists
BackStage.com:
COVID-19 Resources for Actors, Creators + Performing Artists
BackStage.com:
A Freelance Creative’s Guide to Navigating COVID-19
Bay Area Video Coalition (BAVC):
Free Online Career Transition & Development Workshops for Creatives & Everyone
Berkeley Film Foundation:
Berkeley Film Foundation 2020 Grant Cycle (deadline 5-18-20 - includes Student Film Grants!)
Billboard:
Corona Virus Crisis Music Professionals Relief & Resource Guide
BrainPOP:
Free Access to Content for Closed Schools
The Broadcasters Foundation of America: Provides emergency & disaster grants to radio & television broadcasters in need- fill out form as needed
CA Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development:
COVID-19 Resources & Guides
California Lawyers for The Arts:
Emergency Resources for those in Entertainment, Arts & Media
Californians for The Arts: Emergency Funding & Resources
Capacity Interactive:
Digital Marketing Recommendations for the Arts Community During COVID-19
CARES ACT info via SAG-AFTRA:
List of the specific benefits that apply to entertainment workers
Charter School Growth Fund:
Approaches to Instruction + Crowd-Sourced Resources
Chicago Arts Partnership in Education:
Arts Resources & Support for Families Stuck at Home
Center for Cultural Innovation & The San Francisco Mayor's Office:
San Francisco Arts Relief Program
CERF+The Artists Safety Net:
COVID-19 Relief Fund & Resources page
Charter Communications:
Charter to Offer Free Access to Spectrum Broadband and Wi-Fi For 60 Days For New K-12 and College Student Households
City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs:
Arts Emergency Relief Fund
CNBC: "A little-known part of the CARES Act lets college students collect unemployment"
Comcast:
Providing home internet connection to low-income families
Coronavirus 2020 Artist Relief Funds:
Crowdsourced Google Drive Database of COVID-19 grants, funding and financial hardship info for artists
Devos Institute at University of Maryland:
Pro bono consultations to any U.S.-based non-profit arts or culture organization between March and June 2020
DowntownLA.com: COVID-19 Community Resources
Dramatists Guild Foundation:
Dramatists Guild Foundation COVID-19 Emergency Grant
Facebook:
Small Business Grants Program offering $10 million in grants and ad credits
Film Festival Survival Pledge via Seed & Spark:
Online Film Festival Screenings
FilmLA:
COVID-19 Resource Center
Filmmaker Magazine:
"Marketing Independent Film With Behavorial Data" Article
Forbes.com:
Financial Help For Freelancers And Independent Contractors Affected By The Coronavirus Crisis
GE Virtuoso: Visual International Internships:Gain a summer internship from anywhere in the world
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce:
COVID-19 Resource Guide
House of Blues Music Forward Foundation:
Scholarships increased for a diverse range of students pursuing music industry careers.
ITVS: Webinar-
Applying for Federal COVID-19 Relief as a Filmmaker - Webinar Recordings, Related Resources & FAQ
Jewish Free Loan Assocation for LA or Ventura County Residents:
No fee & interest-free loans of up to $10,000 to cover: small business losses, lost wages, child care costs & funds lost due to cancelled travel plans
Joe Biden Town Hall Event: Unemployment Town Hall on how COVID-19 is impacting entertainment workers
KQED:
Emergency Funds for Freelancers, Creatives Losing Income During Coronavirus
LA Jobs Portal:
Resources for Angelenos Economically Impacted by COVID-19
LACounty.gov:
Los Angeles County COVID-19 Relief Fund Programs
Mission Asset Fund's California College Student Grant:
$500 Grant for expenses
National Geographic: COVID Emergency Fund for Journalists: $1,000–8,000 USD for local coverage of the preparation, response, and impact of global pandemic as seen through evidence-based reporting
National Endowment for the Arts:
CARES Act Funding to support Arts Funding & Arts Organizations
National Endowment for the Arts:
COVID-19 News & Resources
National Performance Network (NPN):
COVID-19 / Corona Virus Resources
Netflix:
$100 Million to Aid Entertainment Workers Impacted
New Filmmakers Los Angeles: Did you produce your indie film in California? If so, NFMLA has partnered with FLICSCA to present a special Film Festival InFocus program of California made short films. Submit your work to NFMLA before July 8th to be considered.
New York Foundation for The Arts: COVID-19 Emergency Resources
No Film School:
Ways tech companies are supporting filmmakers through this process.
Open Frameworks:
open source C++ toolkit for creative coding
PAAL for Performing Arts & Media:
Emergency Relief Fund for Artists with Families
Processing:
Free to download flexible software sketchbook and a language for learning how to code within the context of the visual arts
ProFellow: Access to database of fellowships- 21 of 23 CSU schools are designated HSI’s (Hispanic Serving Institutions)
Restaurant Workers Community Foundation:
Resources for Restaurants and Workers Coping with the COVID-19 Emergency
San Francisco Foundation:
Resources for Nonprofits about the Coronavirus Aid, Relief & The Economic Security (CARES) Act
ScreenCraft:
Production Film Funds up to $30K
ScreeningRoom.com:
2020 Follow Focus Short Film Grant
The Self-Isolation Pandemic Artist’s Residency Program: Artists Residencies exist to give artists time away from their regular lives so that they can focus on their work. In this perilous time of self-isolation and social distancing, regular life is interrupted
SF Bay Area Queer Nightlife Fund:
SF Bay Area Queer Nightlife Fund Grants for Entertainment Workers
Sifonóforo: Mexican filmmakers Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Salma Hayek & Guillermo del Toro's Fund & Relief Package for Mexican Below-the-Line Workers, Technicians and craftspeople impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
Sony Corporation:
Sony Establishes $100 Million COVID-19 Global Relief Fund
Sparkhouse: Video Production Cost Estimator Tool: The tool provides users and businesses the ability to get a more precise look at what budget they will need to accomplish their dream videos. It factors in the whole production process, from concept, to actors, props, animations, etc.
Splice Blog:
A Curated List of Resources for Musicians Affected by COVID-19
Stage32:
Stage 32 Screenings is a private platform dedicated to connecting creators with industry professionals and offers filmmakers officially selected by now cancelled festivals a showcase
State of CA Unemployment Insurance: Direct link to file a claim
Sweet Relief:
Music Industry Covid-19 Relief Resources
The Actor's Fund:
The Actors Fund's Entertainment Assistance Program
The Actor's Fund Podcast Series:
Financial Wellness Part 3: Credit Health
The Director's Guild:
COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund for Members
The Everyday Projects: COVID-19 Guide for Visual Journalists
The Lewis Prize COVID-19 Community Response Fund:
20 Grants from $25K to $50K to Creative Youth
The Los Angeles Times:
"Here’s how freelancers can get unemployment pay for work lost to coronavirus"
Art House Convergence COVID-19 Relief Fund:
Art House America COVID-19 Relief Fund Application
The Beat Goes On Fund: Supporting Bay Area DJ's who Have Lost Gigs Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
The Safety Net Fund for Artists in the SF Bay Area:
For artists in the Bay Area who can provide proof of artistic endeavor within the last 6 months, are ineligible for unemployment & have less than $1,000 of income within last month.
The Television Academy/The Emmys:
Production resources for members of the television community impacted by COVID-19
The U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business: Guide to the CARES Act
TidalCycles:
free/open source software, that allows you to make patterns with code, whether live coding music at algoraves or composing in the studio
TikTok: $200M Creator Fund- Funding for innovative content creators. Will go to those who are seeking opportunities to foster a livelihood through their innovative content. The fund will be distributed over the coming year and is expected to grow over that time
Tongal:
Find Paid Opportunties for Creatives or Hire Someone
Trans Lifeline:
Trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources
VirtualInternships.com:
Free Site offering Domestic and International Remote Student Internship Opportunities
Warner Brothers:
WarnerMedia to Create $100 Million Relief Fund for Production Crews on Their Shows
WBUR:
Lost Income Due To COVID-19? Here Are Grants And Resources For Artists And Nonprofits
WomenArts:
Emergency Funds List for All Art Forms
Women's Center for Creative Work:
COVID-19 Emergency Health Grant For Artists - rolling weekly deadline of $1,000 grants
Women Make Movies:
Resources for Artists with Lost or Reduced Wages
Writer's Guild of America West:
COVID-19 Resources
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts: The Artists Power Center- a digital platform that helps artists and cultural workers navigate emergency relief & share resources and opportunities
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Health, Safety & Well-being
WELL-BEING
Adobe: Mindfulness Project for Students - Curriculum
Angela Watson: Self-Care Courses and Resources for Educators - Podcast
ARTISTS NOW: (A Zoo Labs, Black Joy Parade, Always Win Together & YBCA partnership)-COVID-19 Relief Fund built to financially support Bay Area artists ($500 grants)
California Department of Public Health:
COVID-19 Guidance & Guidelines
Calm:
Free of Calm's "favorite" meditations, sleep stories, movement exercises, journals, and music
Center for Disease Control (CDC):
COVID-19 Guidelines
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
Video of Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams sharing ways to create your own face covering in a few easy steps
CPET: Caring for school communities in times of crisis — response to COVID-19
CLI Studios: Free dancing classes
CreativeLive:
Free Streaming health & wellness classes
Dancing Alone Together:
A resource of community and live streaming classes for the "new" digital dance world
Dancio:
2 free weeks of Use During COVID-19 crisis
Emerson Collective:
Resources for Wellness During COVID-19
Gaga NYC:
Free live-streamed 30 minute classes ($5 donations asked)
Gallup:
COVID19-Leading Through Disruption
The Gateway: 2020 Look at Mental Health & Tech
Google Digital Garage: Intro to digital wellbeing Course: Learn how to develop and maintain healthy tech habits
Greater Good: Four Things to Do Every Day for Your Mental Health
Greater Good: Guide to Well-Being During Coronavirus
Greater Good: How Teachers Can Navigate Difficult Emotions During School Closures
Greater Good: How to Keep the Greater Good in Mind During the Coronavirus Outbreak
Headspace: Free Meditation Resources
Interest.com: Survival Guide for Young Adults Home During Covid-19
LA County Department of Mental Health:
Corona Virus /COVID-19 Mental Health Resources
Linkedin:
Free 60 min "Managing Stress for Positive Change" online course
Lululemon:
15 Minute Full Body Workouts YouTube Videos
Medium Article by Ben F. Meier:
Humanity in the Time of COVID-19: How To Help Each Other Properly
Money Geek: How to Access & Afford Mental Health Care During Covid-19
Money Geek: Insurance Coverage for Pre-Existing Mental Health Conditions
Mindful:
Article about "Zoom Exhaustion & Six Ways to Find Balance and Stay Connected"
Online MSW Programs: 55 Mental Health Resources for People of Color. Informational resources for culturally diverse populations such as African Americans, Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders, Latinx Americans, and Native Americans/Alaska Natives
Pepperdine Edu: Dealing with prejudice— whether it’s microaggressions, bias, or discrimination—is physically and psychologically demanding
Poynter:
"How to work from home with kids around"
ProQuest: Film 'The Bending Arc' recording of Global Health and Social Justice Discussion with Dr. Paul Farmer, Ophelia Dahl and Dr. Jim Yong Kim
Sacramento State College of Business Administration:
The Organizational Wisdom Studio Project Video Series: "Coping with Social Isolation During the COVID-19 Pandemic"
SF Chronicle article:
How to Manage Corona Virus Anxiety
SF Gate:
A full list of online coronavirus resources
SF State University via Alliant Insurance Services:
Best Practices & Ergonomic Tips for Using Laptops
Social Work License Map:
60 Digital Resources for Mental Health
Tech Insider:
What Corona Virus Symptoms Look Like, Day-By-Day
The Actor's Fund Podcast Series:
Financial Wellness Part 3: Credit Health
The Atlantic:
The Do's & Don'ts of Social Distancing
The California State University:
Update on Coronavirus-Related Actions
The Dancer's Workout: Dancer's Workout® free one-hour online class at 11:45 am EST for next few weeks
The Independent Coronavirus:
How to Manage Your Mental Health During Self Isolation
The Los Angeles Times:
The Corona Virus Shopping List: Your Essential Quarantine Items
The New York Times:
From Flattening the Curve to Pandemic: A Coronavirus Glossary
The New York Times:
Free E-Book- Answers to Your Coronavirus Questions
The Peper Perspective:
Ideas on Illness, Health & Well-Being from SFSU Professor Erik Peper- Reduce TechStress at Home
Trip Advisor:
What You Need to Know about COVID-19 & Travel
UCL School of Management: "Avoiding video conferencing fatigue while working remotely"- Best practice tips for video conferencing and how adapt to technology changes and prevent burnout.
University of California - Feeling anxiety about coronavirus? A psychologist offers tips to stay clearheaded
Versatile Studios: COVID-19 Production Safety Protocols
WrapBook: Wrapbook's COVID-19 Filmmaking Resource Guide
Yale (through Coursera) - The Science of Well-Being - Free Digital Course
Yoga Green Book: 20 Black Yoga Teachers with Online Classes in 2020
ZDnet:
Working in a coronavirus world: Strategies and tools for staying productive
ZDnet: Working From Home- Your Common Challenges & How To Tackle Them
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