ACADEMY PLEDGES $6 MILLION TO SUPPORT MOTION PICTURE INDUSTRY EMPLOYEES
THE ACTORS FUND, MOTION PICTURE & TELEVISION FUND,
THE ACADEMY FOUNDATION’S GRANTS PROGRAM
TO RECEIVE $2 MILLION EACH
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today a $6 million donation that will help support motion picture employees and their families facing severe financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, along with institutions focused on supporting diverse filmmakers.