‘The Perfect Candidate’ to receive digital release in UK as most cinemas close
Haifaa Al Mansour feature to be made available on select platforms from March 27. Source: https://www.screendaily.com/news/
Coronavirus: British Film Institute Convenes Task Force In Face Of “Unprecedented Challenge”, Calls On UK Industry To Get In Touch With Concerns
The British Film Institute, the UK’s lead organization for film, is convening its Screen Sector Taskforce to help deal with the huge impact of the coronavirus. In a lengthy missive to industry this evening UK time (scroll down for letter in … Continued
Netflix establishes $100 million virus relief fund
Netflix said Friday it is establishing a $100 million relief fund for workers in the worldwide creative community affected by the coronavirus-caused halt of most film and television production. Source: https://wset.com/news/entertainment/netflix-establishes-100-million-virus-relief-fund
‘Over one hour everything was cancelled’ – how coronavirus devastated the film industry
From directors to independent cinema owners, freelancers to company owners: people in the film business on their struggles in a time of crisis. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/mar/20/over-one-hour-everything-cancelled-coronavirus-impact-film
Tacoma nonprofit cinema shuts operations, lays off workers because of coronavirus outbreak
Tacoma’s non-profit cinema, The Grand Cinema, will close its doors and lay off all employees following the end of day Friday. Unable to show films for the foreseeable future, the future remains uncertain for when it could reopen. “We’re a ticket-driven … Continued
How to Support Arthouse Theaters in This Time of Crisis
One week ago, the theatrical experience tied to the art form we love drastically changed–but hopefully not for good. As communities across the world attempt to evade the spread of coronavirus, the United States was hit hard as theaters in … Continued
After Independent Movie Theaters Closed for COVID-19, Some May Never Reopen
Over the past two weeks, almost every independent, locally owned movie theater in America closed due to COVID-19, whether they were forced to by local and state governments or chose to do so in an effort to slow the spread … Continued
NEW HOPE CINEMA GRILL TARGETED BY CRIMINALS DURING CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK
A New Hope business was targeted by criminals, police told CCX News, as the company tried to do something good for the community during the coronavirus outbreak. The incident happened Tuesday at around 2 p.m. at the Cinema Grill. New Hope … Continued
Sundance Educational Platform Offers Free Master Classes for Filmmakers
Due to the COVID-19 crises, Sundance Co//ab (the new educational platform for creators) has announced the much-appreciated initiative, allowing the filmmaking community free access for all its Member Q&As and Master Classes. Source: https://ymcinema.com/2020/03/20/sundance-educational-platform-offers-free-master-classes-for-filmmakers/
Halladale Film Club enters virtual world as coronavirus halts screenings
For a sparse and far flung community, it is a welcome opportunity to get together regularly. Halladale Film Club’s monthly cinema nights in Strath Halladale Hall bring together residents in the area and are a popular diversion with screenings followed … Continued