The Nashville filmmaking community is experiencing widespread economic shut-downs due to COVID-19. In response, the Nashville Filmmakers Guild  501(c)(3) is launching a fundraiser to help the hardest hit support crew and provide them direct financial relief during such pervasive job loss. We’re asking for tax deductible donations to strengthen our community by sustaining individuals in dire need. 

APPLY FOR RELIEF HERE  and learn all the rules and requirements.

Meeting our $80,000 goal means over 100 workers receive emergency relief of a one-time stipend of $600.

(Update 4/18: Because unemployment was made available for all self employed workers, the two applicant tiers for $400 and $800 have been consolidated into a single median tier of $600; applying equally to all approved applicants)

Let's be clear! Giving does not mean you are carefree and unaffected. We know that's not the case! But production companies, studios, executives, producers, agencies, brands and colleagues should validate that many support crew are disproportionately affected during a crisis this serious. Freelance or “gig workers” are especially vulnerable from a lack of unemployment benefits, staff health insurance, and return job security. So it's time to show we have their backs, like they've proven themselves set after set, shot by shot, show after show.

Please give as much or as little as you can. Every donation matters.  100% of funds contributed will go directly to verified applicants. No overhead or administrative costs will be applied, as NFG is an an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) donating our time and personnel to make this possible.

To remain entirely transparent, upon request we will provide records and receipts of distributed funds after the campaign has closed. Although, all personal information will remain private.