In today’s film news roundup, film festivals in New Jersey and Idaho are being postponed, Oscar-nominated Jason Hall will direct wrestling drama “Unstoppable” and the StoryPlace Studios database of story content is unveiled.
Film Festivals
Amid cancellations of major film festivals such as Tribeca, events in New Jersey, Idaho and Beverly Hills have opted to postpone their festivals due to the coronavirus epidemic.
The Sun Valley Film Festival said it was scrubbing its 10th annual event until next year. The Idaho festival had been set for March 18-22.
“With over $5 million dollars of economic impact to the community, this was not a decision that was made lightly, but ultimately the protection of the public health and safety of the community is paramount,” the festival said.
The Montclair Film Festival in New Jersey will postpone all currently scheduled public programs, including classes, screenings, special events, and the ninth annual Montclair Film Festival,...
Film Festivals
Amid cancellations of major film festivals such as Tribeca, events in New Jersey, Idaho and Beverly Hills have opted to postpone their festivals due to the coronavirus epidemic.
The Sun Valley Film Festival said it was scrubbing its 10th annual event until next year. The Idaho festival had been set for March 18-22.
“With over $5 million dollars of economic impact to the community, this was not a decision that was made lightly, but ultimately the protection of the public health and safety of the community is paramount,” the festival said.
The Montclair Film Festival in New Jersey will postpone all currently scheduled public programs, including classes, screenings, special events, and the ninth annual Montclair Film Festival,...
- 3/13/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
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