COVID-19: Film Industry Impacts

Film Industry Impacts

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Updates from: APRIL MARCH News Articles

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Reports of the death of the film industry have been greatly exaggerated

APRIL 14, 2020 – Kristin M. Burke, The Guardian

“Hollywood loves a good comeback, and post-coronavirus will be no exception, writes costume designer Kristin M Burke”

CBC launches $2M relief fund for content creators

APRIL 9, 2020 – Jordan Pinto, Realscreen

“CBC has launched a CA$2 million (US$1.4 million) relief fund to provide much-needed financial support for development and production during the COVID-19 pandemic.”

COVID-19 ‘accelerating’ streaming transformation: KPMG’s Michelle Wroan

APRIL 6, 2020 – Jillian Morgan, Realscreen

“The COVID-19 pandemic could send broadcasters and streamers already shedding legacy business models barreling toward the “streaming wars” faster than anticipated.”

Playback’s virtual roundtable pt.1: producers unpack COVID-19 fallout

APRIL 6, 2020 – Playback

“With the pandemic upending every facet of the domestic business, production heads discuss the near-term impact, contingency planning, survival, mental health of employees and their bottom lines.”

New to remote production? Experts reveal the tried and tested methods

APRIL 6, 2020 – Shona Smith, The Location Guide

“With much of the world’s population under lockdown, airlines suspending international flights, and limits on numbers of gatherings limiting the possibilities of crews, remote production is one of the most viable forms of production at the industry’s immediate disposal.”

Master Classes | Live, online learning experiences for creators who are ready to take their projects to the next level

APRIL 3, 2020 – Sundance Co//ab

“Our monthly online Master Classes will let you delve into craft-based topics with top-level practitioners from the Sundance Co//ab network who are currently working in the field.
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All Master Classes are currently a free feature to help offset the impact of COVID 19.”

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Burnaby union, film industry take part in COVD-19 supply drive

MARCH 31, 2020 – Janaya Fuller Evans, Burnaby Now

“A Burnaby-based film union has been helping industry members collect personal protective equipment and supplies for the local health authorities, according to Phil Klapwyk, business agent for IATSE 891.”

Sony delays almost entire movie slate to 2021, proving studios are still committed to theaters

MARCH 31, 2020 – Sarah Whitten, CNBC

“Nearly every Sony Pictures title due out in 2020 has been pushed to next year in the wake of the global coronavirus outbreak. ”

Coronavirus crisis demands agile advertising

MARCH 27, 2020 – Shona Smith, The Location Guide

“Weathering the coronavirus current storm is the key concern, as agencies and production companies continue to discuss possibilities with clients, necessitating agility and creative solutions. But what do the next few months hold?”

Netflix Creates $100 Million Fund to Help Creative Community Affected by Coronavirus

MARCH 20, 2020 – Beatrice Verhoeven, The Wrap

“Netflix will create a $1 million fund to help the creative community affected by the coronavirus pandemic, Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos announced Friday.”

At least 170,000 lose jobs as film industry grinds to a halt due to coronavirus

MARCH 19, 2020 – Andrew Pulver, The Guardian

“Around 120,000 people are out of work in Hollywood, while in the UK it is estimated that 50,000 freelancers will lose their jobs.”

TV Has Mostly Stopped Production. What happens next?

MARCH 18, 2020 – Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter

“Industry insiders mull everything from filming in trimmed-down shifts, opening writers rooms and picking up pilots to series without producing a single scene as fallout from the coronavirus global pandemic turns the industry upside down.”