Film festivals used to be where we found out about hot titles and new releases... but not anymore. I am obsessed with Hollywood. Everything that I read and do day in and day out gets me closer to my part in it. That's why I loved following film festivals and covering them. You get to hear about the new directors and writers impressing people all over as well as the early favorites for the Academy Awards. But the times have changed. Coronavirus has forced many festivals to shift online or cancel altogether. And most of the time I follow movies that trend on Twitter and we see their marketing all over. How can festivals stay relevant in modern society? How Can Film Festivals Maintain Their Influence During a Pandemic? The entire industry has been built around film festivals. They occur year-round and are seen as places movie get funding, castings are announced, and finished works are screened and purchased. But with dates for Awards Ceremonies shifting and theatrical releases faltering, the place of festivals in all of this is to be determined. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 22 June, 2020