The Writers Guild of America West and the Producers Guild of America have partnered with the Community Entertainment Fund to provide relief to members impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires.
The WGAW Board of Directors as well as a number of members have already pledged more than $700,000 to the newly created organization. Writers Guild Members Fund The union said in a memo to members on Tuesday to provide grants to those in need.
Likewise, the PGA said Tuesday it will contribute a portion of the net proceeds from the Producers Guild Awards To its own box. In addition to member donations, $300,000 has already been committed. Anyone needing financial assistance through this fund is encouraged to apply here.
“Solidarity is our strength and our union community comes together in times of crisis. Now is the time,” the WGAW memo said.
WGAW also shared other resources, including a survey of those who have lost their homes or been forced to evacuate and need specific items so the organization can help purchase them. The union also continues to provide emergency assistance to those in need through charitable and welfare loans. A The center is on the union’s website Provides a complete list of resources available to members at this time.
The WGAW and PGA are the latest Hollywood organizations to pledge additional financial aid for wildfire relief, following in the footsteps of SAG-AFTRA. The actors guild pledged $1 million to the SAG-AFTRA Foundation over the weekend.
They join other entertainment companies that have pledged financial aid, including the Motion Picture Television Fund, the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation, the Annenberg Foundation, the Wasserman Foundation and many others.
The three guilds also postponed nominations announcements for their respective awards shows indefinitely after the fires broke out on 7 January. The remainder of this year’s awards season remains uncertain with most organizations shifting their focus to bushfire relief efforts for now.
