A LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dear Film Cincinnati Community;
The theme of last week's newsletter was maintaining resiliency until the light at the end of the tunnel comes into view.
Since then, Film Cincinnati has raised thousands of dollars in merchandise sales to help crew through this tough time. As an organization, we are incredibly grateful for the amazing support that is lifting up the production community.
Film Cincinnati has also been actively in discussion with productions that are eager to get boots on the ground once given the green light. In return, the organization has been talking to physicians, production companies, and government officials to define what a safe work environment looks like and acting as a leader in shaping the production world of the future.
Finally, thank you to the 60-plus people who registered to sign up for our Zoom roundtable discussion with labor and employment attorney Abby Chermely last week and the 70-plus registrants who hopped on our virtual happy hour last night. These moments of communities coming together for help, emotional support, laughs, and think tank discussions are the bouts of hope we need in these tough times- neighbors helping neighbors at its finest.
We will continue to find ways to come together, be leaders in safely shaping the world in the post-pandemic era. As always, we appreciate your solidarity, support, and solutions. Better days are ahead.
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
FINDING HELP
COVID-19 Government Relief Q&A
Film Cincinnati hosted a virtual roundtable discussion for crew members to speak with a labor and employment lawyer regarding federal relief options. See the link for highlights of the discussion on the Film Cincinnati website.
The Washington Post is keeping track of state's rollout plans and timelines with updates in real time.
Has COVID-19 affected your job?
If Coronavirus has impeded your ability to work, visit the link to find work at organizations that currently have heightened employment opportunities.
As Hollywood Maps Out Its Return, New On-Set Protocols Take Center Stage
If you're interested in what life on a movie set could look like post-pandemic
OFFER SUPPORT
Feed a Hero, Support a Business
Thank your neighborhood heroes and drive business at local restaurants by purchasing gift cards to send to those on the frontlines of the fight against COVID-19.
For $10, buy a meal for a healthcare worker by purchasing a gift card from Pleasantry OTR. At checkout you are encouraged to leave a message for the frontline workers receiving your meal as well. The restaurant has prepared 3,500+ meals to hospital workers thus far.
A group that has come together for the sole purpose of creating and donating masks to frontline workers.