Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorA new survey conducted The Actors Fund sheds more light on COVID-19’s impact on the entertainment industry.The organization surveyed 7,163 people who sought its assistance during the pandemic.
The results were announced Thursday morning.From people who were surveyed, 76% reported loss of income, 62% lost party-time or gig employment, 50% lost full-time jobs in entertainment and 22% said they do not know when they will return to work.The study found that BIPOC respondents, about a third of those surveyed, were likely to experience food insecurity, housing changes, increased debt and changed utility usage as compared to white respondents.Actors Fund CEO Joe Benincasa said in a.
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