The SAG-AFTRA Foundation, supported by famous actors, raised its fundraising target to $12 million to help performers hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
With safety protocols set forth by Hollywood unions and the state of California, the film and TV industry is hoping to get back to work.foundation President Courtney B. Vance. Even though production in California is set to start up again this week, many in the industry don’t see major films ramping up until later in the summer.The production shutdown has been not only stopped acting work but eliminated second or even third jobs that many relied on to make ends meet.
Both Netflix and Sony Pictures each contributed over $1 million to the fund. Individual donors include agent Bryan Lourd and film producer and New York Giants ChairmanThe 35-year-old foundation is supported through grants, individual gifts and the union’s annual awards show. She earned most of her money from commercials and side jobs such as bookkeeping or teaching, but the shutdown stopped that income.
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