GSEC | COVID-19 RESOURCES FOR THE FILM INDUSTRY

COVID-19 Information & Resources

News

Kemp extends COVID-19 orders as cases fall in Georgia

August 31, 2020

On August 31, 2020, Governor Kemp extended the two main executive orders that govern Georgia's response to COVID-19.

Georgia film industry slowly comes back to life

August 21, 2020

Georgia’s film industry is coming back to life. The state film office and a studio chief tell 11Alive News that newly-launched pre-production on films and TV shows are reviving an industry that all-but died with the start of the pandemic in March.

Georgia Ranked No. 1 in Film Production by Business Facilities Magazine

July 30, 2020

Industry Specific Resources

Funds & Financial Assistance

NETFLIX Emergency Support Fund
I.A.T.S.E Benefit Fund
SAG-AFTRA Disaster Fund
Motion Picture Television Fund
American Guild of Musical Artists' Relief Fund
The Producers Guild of America Members Relief Fund

Information & Updates

Georgia Film Academy COVID Compliance Course
Industry-Wide Labor-Management Saftey Committee Task Force Guidelines
State of Georgia Film & Television Production Best Practices to Reduce Contagion of COVID-19
Georgia Film Office COVID-19 Resources
Columbus Film Commission - COVID-19 Resources
IATSE Local 479 COVID-19 Updates
Taylor English Coronavirus Impact Updates
Georgia Game Developers Association COVID-19 Resources
Studio Business Continuity under COVID -19 Resource Compilation
GPP COVID-19 Resources

Georgia Information & Resources

Reopening the Economy Overview
Georgia Chamber - COVID-19 Business Update Webpage
Georgia Department of Economic Development Resources Webpage
FAQs from the GA DOL Regarding Temporary/Partial Covid-19 Related Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Department of Labor - Unemployment Assistance
- How to File an Unemployment Claim
- How Employers File Partial Claims
- Employer Filed Claims Desk Aid (including information on multi-claims upload and single entry)
- Contact Points for Reemployment Service
Invest Atlanta Business Continuity Loan Fund
Georgia Department of Public Health COVID-19 Daily Status Report
Georgia Department of Public Health’s Volunteer Programs

Federal Information & Resources

Summary: Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act
Guide to PPP Loan Forgiveness
Acceptable Use of PPP Funds
Employer Rights in Screening Employees for COVID-19 and Protecting Other Employees and the Public
Overview of Federal Stimulus Package Phase 1, 2, & 3
Summary: SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan program and Paycheck Protection Program
Small Business Guidance Overview
SBA Paycheck Protection Program Application & Instructions
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) Application & Instructions
U.S. Department of Labor Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
COVID-19 Resources for Businesses and Employers

past call recordings & webinars

Georgia Chamber Resiliency and Recovery Roundtable ft. Georgia's Film, TV & Digital Entertainment Industry
Georgia Chamber Virtual Town Hall Series Ft. Georgia Speaker of the House David Ralston
Georgia Chamber Resiliency and Recovery Town Hall Featuring Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan
Georgia Chamber Resiliency and Recovery Town Hall Featuring Senator Kelly Loeffler
Virtual Conference Call with Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger
Virtual Conference Call with Insurance Safety Fire Commissioner John King
Virtual Conference Call with Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black
Virtual Conference Call with Attorney General Chris Carr
Virtual Conference Call with Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and Small Business Administration
Virtual Conference Call with Georgia Superintendent of Public Schools Richard Woods
Virtual Conference Call with Georgia Department of Labor Commissioner Mark Butler
Virtual Conference Call with U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)