New Zealand's Doc Edge Festival is among the latest cinema events to rejig its plans amid the coronavirus pandemic, shifting all screenings and activities from its usual events spaces around Auckland to a virtual format. More details:
Tom Oyer, awards manager at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, has committed to giving a keynote during one of the online events."When life throws us lemons, we make gin and tonics."
The upcoming 15th edition of the factual film event, along with its industry-focused forum, is sticking to its originally planned dates in late May and into June, but will shift all screenings and industry activities from its usual events spaces around Auckland to a virtual format online. Organizers have yet to reveal this year's selection and how the online screenings will be executed, but they promise "as close to a real-world festival experience as possible, to build a sense of community while in isolation."
This year's industry programming will include Doc Edge Pitch, featuring a panel of local and international film funders, commissioners, sales agents and industry players. "COVID-19 raises important issues for the screen industry and audiences, including the future of documentary production, co-productions, funding and delivery," organizers said in a statement. "Doc Edge will take a lead in tackling these issues, which are vital to ensure the future of documentary.
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