The COVID-19 Coronavirus lockdown has hit the economy hard. The creative industries are suffering, as do hospitality, entertainment, manufacturing, education – you name it. British Academy of Film and Television (BAFTA) shared with the public the vital and important resources for all those affected by the COVID-19.
With the impact of the coronavirus being felt across the world, and in each of our lives, they’ve compiled a list of resources and support currently available to professionals across creative sectors, as well as links to the latest advice from the UK Government and NHS.
Employment and Financial
ACAS
Advice for employers and employees.
The Actors’ Benevolent Fund
Arts Council Wales
Offering support and advice to creatives in Wales.
Artists’ General Benevolent Institution
Bectu
Includes useful information and advice for freelancers.
BFI
The BFI and the Film and TV Charity’s fund, established with a donation from Netflix.
Bristol Government
Offering a grant fund to small businesses.
Capacity Interactive
Digital marketing recommendations for the arts community during the outbreak.
Coronavirus Business Support (UK Government)
A new site launched by the UK Government, outlining the full range of business support measures that have been made available to UK businesses and employees. Includes information on how to access the support that has been made available, who is eligible, when the schemes open and how to apply.
Creative England
A collection of advice and resources.
Creative Industries Federation
Daily guidance and information for those working in creative industries.
Creative Scotland
Offering support and advice to creatives in Scotland.
Directors UK
Directors Charitable Foundation
Expanding their directors supports scheme.
Disability Arts Online
Equity
Regularly updated information for performers and creative practitioners across the industry.
Equity Charitable Trust
Offering grants to Industry professionals who are eligble for an Equity card.
Grants for small businesses will be launching soon, sign up here for updates.
Federation of Small Businesses
Advice and guidance for small businesses and the self-employed.
Ffilm Cymru Wales
A hub of advice and information including both financial assistance and government advice.
Film and TV Charity
Film and TV Workers Fund for Location Support
Go Fund Me for those who work in the location department.
Film London
Statement on the work they are doing and a collection of resources.
Guild
Information and guidance on working remotely.
Go Fund Me
Artists across the UK have been setting up Go Fund Me pages to help those impacted by COVID-19.
IPSE (Association of Independent Professionals and the Self Employed)
Practical advice for the self employed.
LEP Growth Hubs (UK)
Offering advice and support to local businesses
Mayor of London
Money Saving Expert
Coronavirus financial help & rights.
Northern Ireland Screen
Northern Island Executive Support
One off grants to small businesses.
Pact
Sector-related FAQs regarding the Government’s Job Retention Scheme
Guidance and information for members.
Production Guild
A hub of advice and resources.
PRS for Music
Information on an Emergency Relief Fund set up for PRS members.
Screen Alliance Wales
Collection of information for freelancers and businesses.
Screen Scotland
Bridging bursary for freelance or self-employed screen practitioners.
Sheridans
Teaming up with UKIE to offer contract helpline for games.
UKIE
Building support and advice network for Games sector.
UK Government
Financial guidance for employers, employees and businesses affected by COVID-19.
UK Screen Alliance
Information on government measures and resources.
Welsh Government
Support for the culture, creative and sports sectors.
Wiggin
Updates and insights into evolving events that affect the creative industries.
Health
Mind
Advice on coping with the pandemic from a mental health perspective.
NHS
Essential news and advice from the UK’s National Health Service
UK Government
Wales Screen
General advice and information for those in Wales.
6ft From Mental Health in Film
Creative Inspiration and Resources
BAFTA Guru
A hub for inspirational career advice from the very best in film, games and television.
Soundcloud and Youtube with interviews, talks and more.
ScreenSkills
A page collecting together what they are doing to help the freelance screen workforce.
Two e-learning modules to support mentoring.
#Shortitout
Federation Webinar Series: Insights
Offers and Opportunities
Met Opera
National Theatre at Home
On top of the resources page, BAFTA are organising video workshops open to the public – these can be seen here.
Editor in Chief of Ikon London Magazine, journalist, film producer and founder of The DAFTA Film Awards (The DAFTAs).