The Sundance Institute has launched a COVID-19 relief fund for indie artists, with a $1 million pot. "This moment calls for a radical shift in strategy in the way we support independent artists in film, media and theater.
We are launching a $1 million urgent fund to support the immediate needs of artists in our community, as well as other filmmakers in need and organizations that share our focus on inclusive storytelling," the Sundance Institute said in a statement Friday.
One-third of the emergency fund will support Sundance Institute-curated artists, while two-thirds will be directed to emergency support for other indie artists reached through partner nonprofit charities.
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