The Film & Stage Society
Supporting the people
behind the spotlight.
Scholarships, emergency assistance, mentorship, housing support, food assistance, and career development for performing arts professionals.
- 8,200+
- Artists supported
- $14M
- Distributed in aid
- 38
- Countries served
Our Mission
The Film & Stage Society supports performing arts professionals through scholarships, emergency assistance, educational opportunities, mentorship, housing support, food assistance, and career development programs.
Our Programs
Concrete support across every stage of a career.
Scholarships
Tuition support for students and emerging artists pursuing training in the performing arts.
Learn more about ScholarshipsEmergency Relief
Rapid-response grants for artists facing medical, family, or income emergencies.
Learn more about Emergency ReliefHousing Assistance
Rental assistance, transitional housing, and relocation grants for working artists.
Learn more about Housing AssistanceFood Assistance
Grocery stipends and meal programs for artists experiencing food insecurity.
Learn more about Food AssistanceMentorship
Pairing emerging professionals with seasoned mentors across disciplines.
Learn more about MentorshipAll Programs
Ten programs in development across scholarships, relief, housing, training, mentorship, and more.
Learn more about All Programs
A Society of Care
Every artist deserves the stability to keep creating.
Performing artists carry our cultural life — and too often shoulder that weight alone. The Society exists to make practical help available with dignity: a rent payment that prevents eviction, a scholarship that opens a door, a mentor who answers the call.
We are a registered nonprofit, governed by an independent board and funded by individuals, foundations, and partner institutions worldwide.
About the SocietyA Recipient's Words
“When I lost my apartment between contracts, the Society didn't ask me to prove I deserved help. They asked what I needed. That is a rare grace in this profession.”
Stand With Us
Your support reaches an artist this month.
Ninety cents of every dollar goes directly to programs. Make a one-time gift, become a sustaining member, or include the Society in your legacy plans.
