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BLACK LIVES MATTER (BLM), SOCIAL JUSTICE, DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION
AAPI College Student Resources
Ad Age: A Regularly Updated Blog Tracking Brands Responses to Social Justice
Adobe: Adobe Education Exchange- Resources to Learn and Create for Social Justice
All Connect: Honoring Black leaders in the telecom industry
Amazon Prime Video: Honor Juneteenth with Black Voice and Stories
The Anti-Oppression Network: What is Allyship?
Apple TV app: Free movies, shows, and docs that honor Black lives, you’ll also find themed collections that spotlight Black directors, chronicle the ongoing civil rights struggle, celebrate excellence and more.
Arts Administrators of Color Network: Accomplices Leadership Institute - July 27-29, 2020
Array’s film and television content suitable for students from ages 9 to adult"
BE Conference:
Hear from actress, director, producer, and CSUN Alumna Eva Longoria and how she called on Hollywood to do more to actively fight racism in the keynote for The Wrap
Berkeley Bootcamp: Free Small Business Toolkit - Over 60 Resources & Digital Marketing Tips for Black Entrepreneurs
Best Colleges:
College Guide for LGBTQ Students- This guide covers applying to college as an LGBTQ student, insightful resources, expert interviews, and even scholarships!
BIPOC DOC Editors: Find an editor for your next project to promote the priority of an inclusive edit room from the top.
"Black Lives Matter" Content: Learn more about racial injustice and the Black experience in America with this collection of films, series, and documentaries on Netflix
Black Lives Matter: Anti-Racist Resource List- Reading & viewing resource lists for all those interested in furthering their Anti-Racist education
Black Lives Matter Universal Resources: Card for different resources, petitions, donating, etc. in relation to BLM on what you can do to educate yourself and take action
Blackque247:
A Melanated Resource for Blacks in the Creative Space. A resource hub for black creatives. Blackque247 is the one-stop resource to find seasoned Black creatives across marketing, PR, and entertainment.
Black Theatre United: The black theatre community helping to protect black people, black talent, and black lives of all shapes and orientations in theatre and communities across the country
The Broadcast Association: Broadcast Education Association's (BEA) Diversity Links and Resources page
California State University, Long Beach: The History Behind June Nineteenth
Career Karma: How to Get a Film Scholarship
Center for Antiracist Research:
Anti-racist resources, educating tools, and COVID racial tracker
College Candy: 10 Racial Justice Documentaries You Should Watch
College Consensus:
Anti-Racism College Guide From AAPI Students and Allies
Deadline:
Ri-Karlo Handy, Editors Guild & The Urban League Team Up With Mentorship Program For Creators Of Color article
DismantlingRacism.org: Web-based version of a workbook designed originally to support the Dismantling Racism workshop offered by Dismantling Racism Works, a training collaborative that is not offering workshops or consulting support at this time
Distractify: Want to learn more about Black Lives Matter? Watch these movies parades- "The Anti-racist Starter Pack: Documentaries, Movies, TEDTalks, and Books to add to your list"
Do The Bay: Listen and Learn: Shows, Movies & Podcasts to Dive Deeper into Anti-Racism
Everyday Feminism: School for Social Justice: Online learning for healing, justice, and liberation
Everyday Feminism: 4 Reasons ‘People of Color’ Isn’t Always the Best Choice of Words
Fast Company: These 7 Courses by Black Women will teach you to recognize and work against racism
Fast Online Masters:
89 Racial Equity Resources for Healthcare, Education, and Communities
Film School Rejects: All the Movies Made Available to Watch Free in Support of Black Lives Matter
Forbes: First, Listen. Then, Learn: Anti-Racism Resources For White People
Forbes: Allyship - The Key To Unlocking The Power Of Diversity
Forge Medium: Performative Allyship Is Deadly (Here’s What to Do Instead): Activism can’t begin and end with a hashtag
Guide To Allyship: An Opensource Resource to understand the pros and cons of what being an ally entails
Harvard Business Review: Confronting Racism at Work: A Reading List
HellaJuneteenth: History, Information & Resources around Juneteenth
Hello Giggles Website: Free films & shows to watch to honor the Juneteenth Holiday
Hollywood Reporter:
"Reality Producers Group Launch Inclusive Hiring Initiative"- Plan to broaden and diversify the pool of available talent for every nonfiction production position- and to last long-term
Hone:
Live learning platform for modern leadership, management, and people skills. Hone combines the interactivity and fun of the classroom with the convenience and scale of a platform
Houston Chronicle: 50 black LGBTQ+ films to watch for Pride Month
Hubspot: How to Be an Ally- 23 Resources That Can Help
Justforus.org: Mission-based media site creating meaningful dialogs about ending excessive force and racial discrimination by law enforcement & providing a space to bridge communities to resources so that true justice reform can occur
Justice in June: Resources on How to Be An Ally to the Black Community
KippNJ.org: Promoting Equity: Resources to Counter Racism
Marvel: Free comics by Black writers and artists throughout Marvel's history
Media Diversity Institute: Media Diversity Institute actively gathers the latest guidelines, studies, and other resources to help journalists, academics and civil society activists integrate a diverse perspective into their work
Medium piece by Gretchen DeKnikker: A Getting Started Guide for White Folks (Part I)
Mentalfloss.com: 5 Organizations That Empower Black Communities—and How You Can Help
Music Forward Foundation: Industry Sessions Youtube Playlist on Conversations in Music
NAACP:
Latest news and articles from the NAACP, where to take action, etc.
The National Gallery Museum: "Illegal to Be You: Gay History Beyond Stonewall" exhibit
The New Yorker: "The Trayvon Generation"
New York Post: 7 movies and documentaries about racism that you should watch now
Newsweek: Books About Race That Everyone Should Be Reading Right Now
One School NY:
One School is an intensive portfolio program designed to teach you the creative skills required to work at the world’s top ad agencies
Online MBA:
The Best Resources for Black Entrepreneurs - A list of organizations that offer a wealth of resources for Black entrepreneurs, including funding, education, and robust networking opportunities.
Parade: "The Anti-Racist Starter Pack: 40 #TV Series, Documentaries, Movies, TEDTalks, and Books to Add to Your List"
PBS:
What to read, listen to, and watch to learn about racism
Penguin UK: Nine books to help you understand race and dismantle racism
Powell's Books: Black Lives Matter: Recommended Reading
Poynter: Journalism educators- It’s time for a heart-to-heart about mentoring students of color
Public Health Degrees: Public Health Resources for Understanding Environmental Racism
Racial Equity Tools: Tools, research, tips, curricula, and ideas to increase understanding and help work towards justice at every level – in systems, organizations, communities, and culture at large
Resources that support Black Lives Matter:
A list of Black-led organizations, collectives, production houses, and lists that are dedicated to supporting and uplifting Black writers, filmmakers, and creatives of color. Learn, donate, get involved, volunteer
SAG-AFTRA:
Race & Storytelling Panel - YouTube Video
Salon: White allies- Here's a basic list of do's and don'ts to help you with your helplessness
Self: 31 Resources That Will Help You Become a Better White Ally
Sony Pictures: SONY PICTURES ACTION - Racial Equity & Inclusion Initiative
Southern Poverty Law Center:
Website dedicated to fighting hate, teaching tolerance, and seeking justice
Sundance Institute’s Resources for Anti-Racism Work:
A compiled list by Sundance to support antiracism work, from mental health to organizations to donate to
Tech Guide: Find the Best Tech Internships
TeachRock: The Music That Shaped America Series - explore U.S. social history and events through the words and music of ex-slaves, Appalachian mine workers, Cajun farmers, Mississippi sharecroppers & more
Think with Google: 3 ways brands can take action today to fight racial inequity
Very Well Mind: How Does Implicit Bias Impact Behavior: Explanations & Impacts of Unconscious bias
"We See You White American Theatre": Data collection, testimonials, and statistics for a comprehensive list of demands calling upon white institutions to examine, change and dismantle their harmful and racist practices
Perlego: What is Critical Race Theory?
White Supremacy Culture Characteristics: Showing Up For Racial Justice (PDF)
Wired: What We Get Wrong About "People of Color"
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Entertainment Arts Online Learning & Support
General
5 Tips for Crushing it as a Work From Home Intern: CNBC Article tips with SFSU Student highlight
60 Mental Health Resources for College Students
Adobe: Distance Learning Resources - SO Many Resources
Amelia Robinson: Creative Happy Hour Zoom sessions for teaching artists and creatives - every other Monday at 7 pm EST starting 4/6/20 during the Coronavirus Crisis
Art a La Carte: Free online video art classes via YouTube
Arts Ed Collab:
Resources for arts educators as they transition to online teaching
Arts Ed Collab: COVID-19 Resources for Educators and Learners
Arts Education Partnership: COVID-19 Resources in the Arts
UC Berkeley Boot Camp:
Coding information and resources- Learning to code, basics, etc.
Beauty Schools Directory: First-generation student guide
Buzz Feed:
List of Virtual Events to Enjoy When You Are Social Distancing
CBS News Report:
Live-streaming workout classes for free during the coronavirus outbreak
Carla Sonheim: Art Prompts PDF- A Free 40-page printable "Creative Care Package"
Chegg Learn:
Free learning resource that provides students with comprehensive information on a wide range of topics spanning relevant coursework like Chemistry, Economics, Computer Software, Statistics, Accounting, and Physics.
Chicago Arts Partnership in Education: Arts Resources & Support for Families Stuck at Home
Code Academy: Free online Coding Academy Pro course/scholarships for students affected by COVID-19
College Guide for Homeless Students
College Guide for LGBTQ Students
College Guide for Undocumented Students
College Guide for Veterans
College Guide for Women in STEM
First Generation College Student Guide
College Resource for Students with Disabilities
Course Hero: Free course-specific study guides. Core topics are broken down into digestible sections filled with short videos, detailed infographics, vocabulary words, reading recommendations, and practice problems
Creative Capital: List of Artist Resources During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Curiosity Stream: 40% off annual plans and gift cards for all site access to documentaries and features
Custom Writing Blog: 100 free online courses from top universities. All subjects from computer science to art & music and design.
EduCause: COVID-19 Resources for Higher Ed
EDUCBA:
Free web design tutorials or web design courses for beginners to expert developers. These tips and tutorials help you master patterns, animations, graphic art, matrices, and more
Eventbrite: Virtual Events Resource Guide
Excel Easy: Excel tutorial + 300 examples (Free resources)
ExcelMojo: Master Excel with 200 resources
FacingHistory.org: Support for Teachers During the COVID-19 Outbreak
FacingHistory.org: Taking School Online With a Student-Centered Approach
Gray Area Foundation for Arts & Technology: COVID-19 Resources
Girl Geek X 2020 ELEVATE Conference: The Link Between the Future of Work, Education, and Care
Headspace: Free Content for Educators
Hollywood Union Guide:
A Joint Report of the DGA, SAG-AFTRA, IATSE, and Teamsters’ Committees for COVID-19 Safety Guidelines. The Safe Way Forward (PDF), guidelines for production pre-vaccine for COVID-19
HowlRound Theatre Commons: Daily Livestreaming Conversation with US & Global Theatre Artists" - online during the COVID-19 crisis
How to Get Better Audio & Video in Online Chats - Video
Intersection for the Arts: Emergency Funds, Business Resources, & Tools/How-tos for Creatives
Intersection for the Arts: Support circle sessions for artists, arts administrators, and cultural workers- $5 per session on Wednesdays from May 6-27th at 11 AM
Kim Dempsey: COVID-19 Educational Resource Library Google Drive Doc
LinkedIn: Free LinkedIn Learning Resources to Help You Navigate the Impact of COVID-19
MasterClass: Free Year-long Subscription for CSU Students & Faculty - Short Application/Verification of CSU E-mail to receive a link
Merlot.org: Free Teaching and Learning Online Materials
Microsoft: Pivoting to Remote Work — COVID-19 Response Course Track for Nonprofits - Course
National Performance Network (NPN): COVID-19 / Corona VIrus Resources
Netflix:
"Interactive Storytelling at Netflix" Podcast
No Film School: List of Free Software
No Film School:
1000+ Free Post-Production Assets You Can Download Right Now
Novo Resume:
The 2022 Complete Guide to Remote Work [W/ Tips & Tricks]
Papersource:
Crafting Tutorials for all ages - Videos
PRX:
Radiotopia- a curated network of extraordinary, cutting-edge podcasts
San Francisco State University: Best Practices for ZOOM security
Savi:
COVID-19 Student Loan Aid Tool
Share My Lesson: 25 Distance Learning Ideas from Teachers
Sundance Institute Collab: Video Library, Master Classes, Online Courses & Resources
TeachRock: Distance Learning Packs -online learning for all subjects and ages
Theatre Communications Group (TCG): Coronavirus Preparedness Webinar
UCLA School of Management:
"Avoiding video conferencing fatigue while working remotely"- Best practice tips for video conferencing and how to adapt to technology changes and prevent burnout.
UNESCO: Distance Learning Solutions
Zoom:
“New to Working from Home? Here Are Some Tips to Help You Meet Like a Pro”
ANIMATION/AR VR XR/GAMING
OutSchool.com:
Stop Motion Animation for Beginners: Learn how to create stop motion animation videos using an app on an Apple or Android Phone or Tablet
Toon Boom:
Free 30-day license - Software/Tool
TRANSperfect:
Virtual dubbing (voice-over) service
Unity Technologies:
Free Create with Code Class (Video Game programming)
Business of Entertainment
Novo Resume: The 2022 Complete Guide to Remote Work [W/ Tips & Tricks]
Real Industry:
Videos for college students focused on all aspects of the media arts, music business, and entertainment technology business
Winston Baker:
Maximizing Enterprise Value in Challenging Times: Crisis Management and Communications Strategies- Free webinar on May 21, 10-11 AM PT
Winston Baker-
Free Webinar on Risk Mitigation Playbook- Managing the New Landscape on 5/26, 10-11 AM PT
DANCE/THEATRE/MUSIC
Actors Theatre of Louisville:
Actors Theatre Direct pay-what-you-can streaming of world premiere productions
Adobe: Theatre Design Module (Curriculum) - Students conceive of and create a makeup design for a character that is superhuman, subhuman, or nonhuman – a fantasy creature of their own devising.
All Arts:
5 FREE performances and films to stream live & later
Alvin Ailey Dance Theater:
Ailey All Access to online streaming of performances
Andrew Abaria on Facebook:
Arts Integration Music Theory Lesson
Artist Home:
Virtual Music Teacher Database
Arts Boston:
10 Theatre Podcasts to Check Out While Social Distancing
Berklee College of Music via EdX:
Free online courses from Berklee College of Music
Billboard:
Corona Virus Crisis Music Professionals Resource Guide
Broadway World:
VIDEO- Kathryn Hahn & Family Stage "A Scene From GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS With American Girl Dolls"
California Shakespeare Festival:
"Cal Shakes Online" - Furthering artistic practice and deepening community connections online
Center Theatre Group:
#ArtGoesOn series of videos from members of our artistic family, creating a digital hub of content for the next generation of artists and artisans, and much more
Chorus America:
Choruses and COVID-19 (Coronavirus) - General & Online Teaching Resources
"A Chorus Line In Quarantine":
44 cast members of the broadway revival of "A Chorus Line" share what brought them all together "again"
Corrados:
Jamulus - Internet Jam Session Open-Sourced Software
Coronavirus 2020 Artist Relief Funds:
Crowdsourced Google Drive Database of COVID-19 grants, funding, and financial hardship info for artists
CNN Style: Virtual concerts, plays, museums tours
DayBreaker:
Live Virtual Dance Party - every Saturday 11 am - 1 pm PST (small fee-based class, Free RSVP)
Dolby:
Dolby On-Record and Livestream with amazing Dolby sound, right from your phone
Do The Bay:
Livestreaming events, classes, musical concerts, etc.
Dr. Daphnie Sicre, Loyola Marymount University: Resources for Teaching Performing Arts (and
Entertainment-related studies) online During COVID-19
Educational Theatre Association (EDTA):
Virtual International Thespian Festival
EduSurge: “How Do You Teach Art, Music, and PE Online? In China, They’re Figuring It Out”
Edutopia: ‘The Show Must Go Online’- Arts Teachers Adapt to At-Home Instruction - with examples of visual and performing arts teachers' remote learning exercises/instruction/projects
Golden Gate Park 150: Golden Gate Park's 150th Anniversary Concert Series on video
House of Blues Music Forward Foundation:
Technology in Music Industry Sessions stream replay. Hear from tech CEOs who have been able to use technology to innovate and help move the music industry forward
Jaylynn Simmons "Keep The Groove Alive":
The WeDrum #CreateArtatHomeChallenge on YouTube
Kennedy Center:
Couch Concerts - Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays at 1 pm PST, 4 pm EST
Kennedy Center:
Kennedy Center at Home - free videos of extraordinary live and on-demand performances and educational activities to do at home, with new releases daily
Kino Lorber:
Kino Marquee - a virtual theatrical exhibition initiative with 150 virtual art house theater screens
KQED:
"The Good, the Bad, and the Glitchy: Streaming Theater During Shelter-in-Place"
La Jolla Playhouse:
The Staging Area- virtual content page
Logic Pro:
Free for 90 days from Apple
My Noise: Library of customizable ambient soundscapes
National Performance Network (NPN): COVID-19 / Corona VIrus Resources
New Filmmakers LA:
NFMLA Interview Series: Weekly Interview Series with different topics- Directing, Cinematography, etc.
New York Times:
Great Theater, Dance, and Classical Music to Tune Into While Stuck at Home
Noise Pop:
Noise Pop Culture Club $7 a month Digital Membership
NYC Ballet:
Digital Spring Season 2022
PBS Digital Studios:
"Behind the Scenes of Wicked- Set Design" Video
Plays At Home:
Series of short plays written by renowned playwrights & commissioned by leading repertory theatres specifically during COVID-19 & unprecedented isolation -- to inspire joy and connection for all
Playing on Air:
Playing On Air is a radio program and podcast, dedicated to sharing a great short theater with the public
Radiohead Public Library:
Live from a Tent in Dublin show on YouTube-Replay premiere here
Real Industry:
Videos for college students focused on all aspects of the media arts, music business, and entertainment technology business
ReelEar: Music teachers in publicly funded educational institutions can apply to access Ear Training Tools for free, to use in their classrooms.
Roger Fernandes:
Facebook Live Native Storytelling Hours
San Francisco City Arts & Lectures:
Free YouTube live-streamed conversations with leading cultural artists, writers, performers, and leaders
Sketch Up School:
SketchUp Tutorial on YouTube, you’ll learn the 7 critical concepts you need to know to avoid struggling when you’re first getting started
Sketch Up Essentials:
"Getting Started with SketchUp Free - Lesson 1 - for Beginners" YouTube Tutorial
Scenicandlighting.com by Matt Kizer Design: Free virtual theatrical scenic light labs and education tools
Screen Interactive:
Film industry coronavirus creative, social, and financial support initiatives
SF Commons & BAVC:
TV documentary "They Can't Take That Away: The Legacy of The Filmore" on the history of African-American jazz in San Francisco's Fillmore district
Shadow and Act: Live streamed and recorded Q&A's with diverse entertainment industry leaders on Facebook Live
Some Good News (SVG) Channel: Actor/Director John Krasinki's YouTube Channel During COVID-19 with online interviews/performances
Spotify: Soundtrap for Music Makers- 120-day free trial for educators (90 days for individual creators)
Splice Blog:
A Curated List of Resources for Musicians Affected by COVID-19
Teaching Technical Theatre Facebook Group:
Social Learning FB Group dedicated to the teaching of technical theater (at all levels) as a course of study and a set of invaluable life skills.
Teaching Theatre Online: 5,000+ member Facebook group discussion of ideas, challenges, and exercises to teach theatre aspects in an online environment
Theatre Folk:
Distance Learning- Technical Theatre
THEATERish:
Virtual Theatre Education Resources: "The Epic Crowdsourced List"
The Actor's Fund: #StarsinTheHouse Daily On-Line Mini Performances on YouTube during COVID-19 Crisis
The Actor's Fund: Podcast Series about Financial Wellness
The American Alliance For Theatre Education: Resources for Theatre Educators Teaching Online—The Latest
The Ballet Spot:
$5 Live Streamed Classes
The Broadway Channel:
"Wonder by Wonder: Behind the Scenes at Disney's ALADDIN on Broadway"
The Film Fund:
How to Produce a No-Budget Quarantine Film
The Film Fund:
Funded Filmmaker Showcase: Matthew Greenberg
The Kitchen: The Kitchen's New Online Initiatives
The Metropolitan Opera:
Live-streamed performances of the Metropolitan Opera
The New York Times:
Great Theater, Dance, and Classical Music to Tune Into While Stuck at Home
The Red Curtain Project:
Stories, ancient and modern, from the Indian subcontinent
The Rime of The Ancient Mariner Big Read:
An inclusive, immersive work of audio and visual art from the 21st century reflecting the abiding influence of Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s 18th century epic poem, "The Rhime of The Ancient Mariner"
Tony Padilla:
Facebook Live Music Sessions
Topic Studios Podcasts:
Fiction and nonfiction audio storytelling and interviews
Tribeca Film Festival:
Limited-time "Short Film A Day" free online films
Uncancelled Festival:
An ‘Uncancelled’ Festival Will Bring Music to Your Home Every Week
Zoom Tutorial - Theatre/Acting Part 1 (A Parody!): Dr. Kenneth Ragsdale presents a tutorial on using the Zoom platform for distance learning for the theatre/acting curriculum
24-Hour Plays: "The Viral Monologues" - Part of the 24 Hour Plays® series that bring together creative communities to produce plays and musicals that are written, rehearsed, and performed in 24 hours
FILM/TELEVISION/BROADCASTING
5 Tips for Crushing it as a Work From Home Intern: CNBC Article tips with SFSU Student highlight
Adobe: Cultural Anthropology Podcast Curriculum - groups of 4-5 students will use Adobe Audition to create podcasts detailing the various facets of a cultural institution (farmer’s market, gaming club, museum, etc.) that interests them.
Adobe:
Media Literacy Curriculum - Analyzing the Ethics of Photo Manipulation
Adobe: Premiere Rush Tutorials - Video
Adobe Distance:
Adobe Distance Learning Resources
Advice for storyboard/animation careers, new GN
"I Moved to LA to Work in Animation"
All Arts:
Immersive online storytelling, events, and performances
American Theatre Wing: "Working In The Theatre: Before The Show with Billy Porter & Patina Miller" Video
Arc Studio Pro: Free screenwriting software for the length of Covid-19 - Tool
Arts Ed Collab: Resources for arts educators as they transition to online teaching
Atelier Hébert:
Teaching Artist Stephan Hébert's Free Documentary Photography Video Course Series on YouTube
Backstage's Remote Casting Resources: Remote casting made easy for students that can't hold in-person auditions this fall-
Casting With Backstage - CSUEA (PDF)
Bay Area Video Coalition (BAVC):
Free Online Career Transition & Development Workshops for Creatives & Everyone
Created in Quarantine Facebook Group:
dedicated to discussing projects created during voluntary and involuntary quarantine periods
CSUSM's Student Media Festival:
16th annual student media festival, streamed on May 15, 2020. Archived stream available on Youtube here
Disney:
"Destino" -a free short film collaboration between Walt Disney & Salvador Dali"
Disney Imagineering: Free Disney Imagineering in a Box Course via Khan Academy
Film Courage:
"What Beginning Actors Should Know About Acting Auditions" - 33 Actors Share Their Audition Stories on Video
Filmmaker Magazine:
"Marketing Independent Film With Behavioral Data" Article
Film Courage: "42 Ways To Avoid Writing A Boring Screenplay" video
Film Courage:
"How Do You REALLY Break Into Hollywood?" video
The Film Fund: 10 Reasons Why COVID-19 Is Not the End of Your Production Company
The Film Fund: How to Run a Production Company During a Pandemic
The Film Fund: Why COVID-19 Can Actually Be Great for Filmmakers
The Film Fund: 17 Ways to Distribute Your Short Film and Get It Seen- Youtube Video
The Film Fund: Why Your Production Company Doesn’t Need to Be in LA
The Film Fund: Different Niches for Your Production Company
The Film Fund: What Does a Production Company Do?
Frame.io: Workflows From Home, A New Training Series on Remote Workflows - Video Series
Google Digital Garage: Free "Communicate Your Ideas Through Storytelling & Design" class
Gray Area Foundation for Arts & Technology:
COVID-19 Resources
Harmony Helper: A singing app that makes it easy to practice any song from the comfort of your couch - free 7-day trial then $4.99 a month or $49 a year
Inktip:
Find scripts seeking directors- Short script directory
National Geographic: $1,000–8,000 USD for local coverage of the preparation, response, and impact of this global pandemic as seen through evidence-based reporting
News Shooter:
The COVID-19 Impact on Indie Filmmaking
New Filmmakers Film Festival:
NFMLA on Film and TV Directing
Nikon School Online: photography info
No Film School: Learn How to Edit with These Free Resources - Tools, Instructional Videos, & More
No Film School: Free eBook 'How to Write a Screenplay downloadable
No Film School: 7 DIY Filmmaking Hacks for When You're Stuck at Home
No Film School: 1000+ Free Post-Production Assets You Can Download Right Now
No Film School: How to shoot Stop Motion at home
Open Broadcaster Software (OBS):
Free and open source OBS Studio software for video recording and live streaming
Playbill.com: Teach Yourself to Sightread Music
Poynter: Free News University Courses to help Journalism Educators and Students - Webinars & Courses
Premium Beat:
"The Pitfalls of Making A No-Budget Short Film During COVID" article- While Hollywood was able to navigate the pandemic to get productions running again, is it wise for no-budget filmmakers to do the same?
Quentin Tarantino:
Tarantino is Writing Reviews of Some of His Favorite Films
Rising Software/Auralia & Musition:
The world's most powerful ear training & music theory software
SAG-AFTRA:
"SAG-AFTRA 101” video presentation replay of an overview of the union's history, protection for members, and eligibility and member benefits
ScreeningRoom.com:
Web platform for independent film & content-creating community to let filmmakers upload cuts and invite team members and screeners to give collaborative feedback in a timeline
ScriptUp:
The ScriptUp writer's guide
Smart Film School: Online Courses - Videos & Case Studies
Studio Binder:
19 Best Screenwriting Websites to Fast Track Your Career
Sundance:
Online Courses for Writing, Directing, Filmmaking, & Producing - Live Online Learning Experience
Sundance Institute Collab:
Video Library, Master Classes, Online Courses & Resources
TedX:
The Art of Creativity TedX Talk by Taika Waititi
The Hollywood Reporter:
Fight Club Author Chuck Palahniuk Shares Some of His Favorite Writing Advice(Guest Column)
Screencraft:
Writing competition website, newsletters, and resources for screenwriting
The Script Lab: "Write at Home" Screenwriting Survival Kit
The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF):
Emergency Assistance Fund to aid members experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19
Tools for Livestreaming:
Live Performance from Andrew Schmedeke. Basic Workflows and Best Practices for Livestreaming Live Performances
Tone Networks & Women in Entertainment:
Free 14-day trial for online learning & professional development platform with 1,000+ videos
Tribeca Film Festival: Limited-time "Short Film A Day" free online films during Corona Virus Pandemic
TV You Anywhere:
FREE service for news organizations to safely live broadcast remotely
Versatile Studios:
COVID-19 Production Safety Protocols
Women in Film LA:
Women in Film LA, ReFrame, and IMDbPro launch Curbside Shorts – Two-Minute Filmmaking Challenge to Connect and Support the Creative Community During the COVID-19 Crisis
WrapBook:
Wrapbook's COVID-19 Filmmaking Resource Guide
Writer's Guild of America West:
COVID-19 Resources
ONLINE TEACHING RESOURCES (all ages & for those with kids)
All Digital School:
1000+ educational resources (apps/tools/websites/ebooks/videos) for all school levels (k-12) organized by subject, year level, and price (mostly free ones)
Amazing Educational Resources:
An ever-growing list of free educational resources
Amplify: K-8 Learning Resources
Arizona State University: Virtual Learning Resources for Every Learner, At Every Age
Art a La Carte via YouTube: Free online video art classes
ArtNetPro:
COVID-19 Resources
Arts Ed Collab:
Resources for arts educators as they transition to online teaching
Arts Ed Collab:
COVID-19 Resources for Educators and Learners
The Atlantic:
12 Free Things to Watch, Listen to, and Learn in Quarantine
The BBC Bite-Sized Daily:
"homeschooling" Lessons in all disciplines for ages 5 - 15
UC Berkeley Boot Camp: Coding information and resources- Learning to code, basics, etc.
Broadcasting Education Association (BEA):
Resources for Teaching Media in A Virtual Setting
Carla Sonheim: Art Prompts PDF: A Free 40-page printable "Creative Care Package"
Code Academy: Free online Code Academy Pro course/scholarships for students affected by COVID-19
Common Sense Media:
Best Messaging Apps and Websites for Students, Teachers, and Parents
Common Sense Media:
Wide Open School free online learning experiences for kids
Cool4Ed.org:
Free and Open eTextbooks
#CoronaVirus Syllabus: "crowdsourced cross-disciplinary resource/database"
Custom Writing Blog:
100 free online courses from top universities. All subjects from computer science to art & music and design.
Drawing & Painting (The Virtual Instructor):
Remote teaching art lesson plan ideas
Duolingo:
Free online language education courses
Everfi:
Digital Lessons for Remote Learning
Excel Easy:
Excel tutorial + 300 examples (Free resources)
EXPERIMENTS WITH GOOGLE:
“Hack to Help COVID-19” – crowdsourced ideas, hacks, info & resources via Google
FacingHistory.org:
Support for Teachers During the COVID-19 Outbreak
FacingHistory.org:
Taking School Online With a Student-Centered Approach PDF
Google:
Teach From Home Tools & Resources using G Suite for Education
Headspace:
Free meditation content
Innovate Public Schools:
Corona Virus Resources for Parents and Schools
Kim Dempsey:
COVID-19 Educational Resource Library Google Drive Doc
Linkedin:
Free LinkedIn Learning Resources to Help You Navigate the Impact of COVID-19
McGraw Hill Education: Online Teaching Guide
Merlot.org:
Free Teaching and Learning Online Materials
Minecraft and Adobe Spark Challenge: Mission Earth-
Adobe and Microsoft cultivate important, future-ready skills like creativity, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking. This combines STEM with creativity and storytelling to give students the opportunity to design and build within Minecraft: Education Edition and create videos with Adobe Spark
My Hero:
Media Arts Education Resources & Lesson Plans
Northern California Promise Coalition:
Northern California released the “Student COVID-19 Resource Guide + FAQ for College Students.”
Novo Resume: The 2022 Complete Guide to Remote Work [W/ Tips & Tricks]
Panorama Education:
Daily Webinar Series on Virtual Learning for Educators
RED GIANT:
Everything Red Giant makes is now free for students and educators
ReelEar: Music teachers in publicly funded educational institutions can apply to access Ear Training Tools for free, to use in their classrooms.
RiseSmart: COVID-19 HR Resources
San Francisco State University: Best Practices for ZOOM security
SFFILM Education:
Teaching Tools, Study Guides, Short Family Films, The Art & Science of Star Wars, Storytelling Techniques & More
Share My Lesson:
25 Distance Learning Ideas from Teachers
TarheelReader.org: Online collection of free, easy-to-read, and accessible books on a wide range of topics or the ability to write your own book
TeachRock:
Distance Learning Packs - online learning for all subjects and ages
Teaching Artist Carrie Ellman-Larson: Miss Carrie Tells Stories (YouTube Video Series)
The California State University system:
Courses for Causes - free professional development courses to prepare California's workforce for new jobs post COVID-19
Top Hat:
The Ultimate Guide to Online Teaching
Transcend:
School Closure Resource Hub
Udemy:
Udemy Free Resource Center - 150 free courses to help students work from home, search for a job, maintain balance, etc.
We are Teachers:
190+ Amazing Free Online Resources
Wes Tank on YouTube:
FOX IN SOX | A Dr. Seuss Rap over Dr. Dre Beats on Vide (Humor)
Yale Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning:
"Learn from the Best! Yale’s Transition to Remote Teaching" Webinar recording
Virtual Travel and tourism- Arts & culture
AirBnB Experiences:
Virtual online one-of-a-kind activities and experiences from around the world (fee-based)
Capacity Interactive:
Podcast- "How COVID-19 is Impacting Intentions to Visit Cultural Entities"
Exploration Junkie:
Virtual Tour Collection on Exploration Junkie- Virtual tours, from both famous landmarks and remote, little-known destinations (continuously updated)
Kremer Museum:
First online virtual museum featuring a collection of Dutch and Flemish art and masterpieces
SFFILM:
"SFFIILM at Home" library of interviews, videos & more
Smarter Travel:
21 Sites Offering Virtual Tours and Live Streams for Travelers Stuck at Home
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Home Production or Industry/Field Resources
ACX: Setting Up A Home Studio- Video Lessons & Resources
ACX: Audio Production Resources
The Film Fund:
10 Reasons Why COVID-19 Is Not the End of Your Production Company
The Film Fund:
How to Run a Production Company During a Pandemic
The Film Fund:
Why COVID-19 Can Actually Be Great for Filmmakers
The Film Fund:
17 Ways to Distribute Your Short Film and Get it Seen- Youtube Video
The Film Fund:
Why Your Production Company Doesn’t Need to Be in LA
The Film Fund:
Different Niches for Your Production Company
The Film Fund:
What Does a Production Company Do?
Open Broadcaster Software (OBS): Free and open source OBS Studio software for video recording and live streaming
Socialive:
Delivering Powerful Content & Community Experiences with Video. The Secret Behind POLITICO’s Virtual Event Success
Socialive:
How Gainsight Scaled Video Content Creation During The Pandemic
Socialive:
How Microsoft Influencers Reduced Video Production Time By 95%
TedTalk: "3 ways to create a space that moves you, from a Broadway set designer, David Korins"
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Opportunities (Film Fests, Conferences, etc.)
Adobe: Digital Experience Conference
Berkeley Film Foundation:
Berkeley Film Foundation 2023 Grant Cycle
Creative Generation: #KeepMakingArt Campaign
Dear Producer: "Producers in Front of the Camera: A Video Interview with Megan Gilbride"
Edinburgh TV Festival: Edinburgh TV Festival goes Digital!
Educational Theatre Association (EDTA):
Virtual International Thespian Festival
International Center of Photography: virtual archive of images related to the coronavirus pandemic
Los Angeles International Latino Film Festival:
The free, online festival will allow quarantined viewers to stream feature films, shorts, episodes, masterclasses, and live music
San Francisco City Arts & Lectures:
Free YouTube live-streamed conversations with leading cultural artists, writers, performers, and leaders during the COVID-19 crisis
ScreenCraft:
Production Film Funds up to $30K
Screen Interactive:
Film industry coronavirus creative, social, and financial support initiatives
Sofa King Fest: Online concerts & music events
Theatre Without Theatre:
Live Instagram nightly theatrical broadcast aiming to fill the current artistic void at curtain time
The California State University system:
Courses for Causes - free professional development courses to prepare California's workforce for new jobs post COVID-19
Think with Google:
Resources and insights to help you navigate uncertain times