A LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dear Film Cincinnati Community;
A light at the end of the tunnel is starting to come into view. While a rollout plan is taking shape, we have a collective responsibility to keep up our efforts- remaining socially distant, habitual cleaning, and staying close to home.
Many of us have held our breath waiting for the end of the tunnel to come into view. We must hold onto our optimism but cannot forget those in our community reeling from the COVID-19 consequences. Helpful resources, relief, and vetted information is still available below, as well as, ways to safely get involved and help the community.
Community is important now more than ever, so please join us for a virtual happy hour, Thursday, April 30, 2020, at 4:30. Find comfort being surrounded by people going through the same thing, or laugh with old set friends you haven't had the pleasure of seeing recently. Regardless, this get together will be one for the books. Register today, mark your calendars, and we will see you Thursday.
Finally, to those that are hurting, you are not forsaken or forgotten- better days are ahead. #FCCARESFORCREW
Stay united, safely,
Kristen Schlotman, Executive Director of Film Cincinnati
FC CARES FOR CREW
Help those in our production community reeling from the impact of jobs lost due to the Coronavirus by purchasing Film Cincinnati merchandise or making an online donation in the denomination of your choosing. The majority of proceeds and donations will go towards purchasing $50 gift cards for our outstanding Cincinnati crew in an effort to help them through this difficult time. #FCCaresForCrew
How to Contribute
Visit the Film Cincinnati website and buy a t-shirt, hoodie, hat, or wine cooler, or make a donation.
How to Win
The prize is $50 gift cards. Crew listed on our website are automatically placed in the pool, but all crew and talent with a minimum of two credits are eligible. Eligible but not listed on our website? Reach out to Tassy@filmcincinnati.com should you qualify or with other questions.
FINDING HELP
Assistance Information for Cincinnati Businesses
The Cincinnati Chamber in collaboration with the Cincinnati Business Committee and the Cincinnati Regional Business Committee have assembled leaders of every major bank in the region to discuss how Cincinnati businesses navigate the federal relief programs.
Information from the White House regarding the three-phased approach to opening up the United States.
Netflix Increases Virus Relief Fund by 50 Percent to $150 Million
Netflix has increased its relief offerings for the unemployed production community.
The Sundance Institute: Reimagine Plan
The Sundance Institute has pledged $1 million in funding to artists and art organizations.
OFFER SUPPORT
Christ Hospital: #TheMomentIsNow
Christ Hospital is looking for words of encouragement to share with patients, nursing home residents, and frontline caregivers. There is also an immense need for blood donation. Find a location near you.
Feeding America polled its 200 foodbanks and found a 60% increase in need, while contributions are dropping. Donate to the Freestore Foodbank of Cincinnati today.
Oink! Catering & Craft Services
Support local craft service expert, Pam Ford, by ordering her homemade prepared dinners. Contact Ford the night before your preferred meal.
This week's menu includes brunch- everything bagel bake and Sally's blueberry French toast bake; soups and chilis- bean with smoky ham bits, broccoli cheddar, spring vegetables (veg), and fresh corn chowder (veg); salads- spring pasta salad, Carol's classic potato salad, Albacore tuna salad, and assorted fruits & berries; mains- Mary's Meatloaf, Pam's Mexican Pasta bake, chicken and beef enchiladas, baked ziti with Mamma Mia sauce, red curry rise noodle pad Thai (vegan & GF); sides- lemony pasta with asparagus and goat cheese, romaine with homemade croutons and Zizi's Italian dressing, banana cake, carrot cake, apple cobbler, peach cobbler, blueberry cobbler, cherry cobbler, chocolate chip raspberry banana bread.
Pam has also incorporated a fundraiser this week- Covered in Cookies. $5 per dozen and each cookie purchase will sponsor one mask. Cookies come baked or unbaked and options include- snickerdoodle, chocolate chip, oatmeal chocolate chip, or peanut butter.