Nashville Filmmakers Guild COVID-19 'Film Action Fund' Application

STEP 1:

Complete this survey to apply for the Nashville Filmmakers Guild 'Film Action Fund'.

STEP 2:

Carefully review application requirements and details below.

STEP 3:
Email required photos and documentation detailed below to relief@nashvillefilmmakers.com with the heading "Lastname_Firstname_Company_Date". All assets must be submitted within 24 hours of completing the application or it will be marked invalid.

AVAILABLE AID & QUALIFYING EVENTS

A one time stipend of $600 will be available to single applicants reporting financial hardship due to COVID-19. Approval will be based on qualifying circumstances from verified employment loss, layoff, furlough, gig delays and cancellations, etc.

If we surpass our campaign goal -- and every qualified applicant has received support -- the remaining funds will be re-distributed evenly among approved applicants.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS & DOCUMENTATION

Email to relief@nashvillefilmmakers.com with the heading "Lastname_Firstname_Company_Date"

1) Submit a photo of your personal ID and/or document showing proof of residency in the NASHVILLE metropolitan area.

2) Submit documentation showing current loss of pay due to COVID-19 related shut-downs, delays or cancellations. Support documentation includes emails, paystubs, letters or correspondence from supervisors, employers, or HR departments, etc.

3) (UPDATE) Now that all self-employed workers qualify for unemployment, ALL applicants must provide documentation that an unemployment application was submitted. Acceptable forms of documentation include: photos of received Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development letters, TDLWD application completion emails, etc.

NOW COMPLETE THE SURVEY

Share your story! This is an unprecedented challenge and the Nashville Filmmakers Guild 501(c)(3) is dedicated to uniting our community and providing real support for filmmakers in need.

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* 1. Provide your contact information

First & Last Name

Crew Title & Department (most common)

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 2. Are you based in the Nashville area, working as the crew member listed above?

Yes

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* 3. Are you facing financial hardships due to the COVID-19 outbreak? List any canceled or delayed projects along with their total estimated lost value.

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* 4. Are you applying for a PARTIAL WAGE LOSS stipend or a TOTAL WAGE LOSS stipend?

Partial

Total

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* 5. Can you provide the name and contact information of a supervisor who can support loss pay claims?

Name

Company / Position

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 6. We anticipate a high volume of applicants. In order to prioritize those who need relief most, please evaluate your situation & financial safety net for this question:

On a scale of 1 to 10, how badly have the COVID-19 related shut downs impacted your current income (with 1 being "No loss of income" and 10 meaning "Total loss of income")?

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i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 7. If approved, what would the stipend money primarily be spent on?

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* 8. Are there any other details you can provide to help us understand your situation and the urgency of your request?

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* 9. If approved, we will email you to request your Paypal/Venmo information. Are you able to receive funds electronically?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Do you understand all certification documents must be sent to relief@nashvillefilmmakers.com with the heading "Lastname_Firstname_Company_Date" within 24 hours of this application in order to qualify?

Yes