It’s so inspiring to see multiple organizations listing out resources for filmmakers and artists around the world adversely affected by the pandemic. First up, this incredible resource guide by @NYMediaCenter: https://nymediacenter.com/2020/03/resource-guide-for-filmmakers-and-creatives-during-covid-19-crisis/?mc_cid=4220f1cba2&mc_eid=4b586d7cab
Second, this exhaustive list of resources by @FAN_BiggerPict: https://www.the-bigger-picture.com/articles/covid19-advice/
Third, what independent cinemas in the UK can do right now, by @ICOtweets: https://www.independentcinemaoffice.org.uk/blog-what-cinemas-can-do-right-now/
Fourth, @cinemaforall has a gorgeous guide to doing online film clubs: https://cinemaforall.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Cinema-For-Alls-Guide-to-Online-Film-Clubs-min.pdf
_Fifth, shout-out to @SarahMosses of @Together_Films and her excellent Monday webinars on helping social impact films find their virtual audience during this difficult time!
Sixth, a wonderful page on financial and mental support options by @FilmTVCharity: https://filmtvcharity.org.uk/news-event/the-coronavirus-were-here-to-help-you-think-through-your-options/
Seventh, #sundancecollab by @sundanceorg has a great list of links. Also, their seminars and masterclasses are now completely free.
Another glorious list by @Screendaily:
https://www.screendaily.com/features/at-a-glance-film-industry-coronavirus-creative-social-and-financial-support-initiatives/5148482.article?
https://www.screendaily.com/features/at-a-glance-film-industry-coronavirus-creative-social-and-financial-support-initiatives/5148482.article?
@FilmSpritesPR is offering free PR for films affected by film festival cancellations! They've also written up a list of helpful tips here: https://thefilmsprites.com/2020/03/12/coronavirus-sxsw2020-film-festival-cancellations-covid19/
I'm going to keep adding to this thread as I find more resources. @DearProducer has a great list here: https://twitter.com/DearProducer/status/1239965703353937929?s=20
I MUST CONTINUE this thread with some amazing workshops for creatives that @SaimaFerdows has just organized, all for free online! Go sign up now!
To add to this ever-growing list of resources, @ifpfilm and @nyc_hub have teamed up to create a Google Doc listing skills people are willing to share and skills they're looking for! https://twitter.com/nyc_hub/status/1250846521094012928?s=20
Another thing: the Documentary Association of Europe ( @documentary_of) is hosting weekly hangouts on Zoom to help expand professional networks:
https://www.dae-europe.org/friday-hangouts/
https://www.dae-europe.org/friday-hangouts/
@TalentdPeople are doing live panels on Facebook about all sorts of things relevant to those in the industry, especially during this time.
This thread is getting long but that's a beautiful thing. https://twitter.com/TalentdPeople/status/1253624947047628800?s=20
This thread is getting long but that's a beautiful thing. https://twitter.com/TalentdPeople/status/1253624947047628800?s=20