SXSW
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SXSW Film Festival Announces Jury, Special Awards Despite Cancellation Due to Coronavirus
This year’s festival would have consisted of 135 feature films
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Rod Lurie on ‘The Outpost’: ‘I Will Never, Ever Do Anything as Important as This’
The cancellation of SXSW dealt a blow to Lurie’s combat movie, but it has been facing obstacles from the beginning
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SXSW to Stream and Give Awards to Films From Canceled Festival
All films will be eligible for Indie Spirits and Oscars, and filmmakers can opt in to festival’s Shift72 streaming platform
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SXSW Lays Off One-Third of Full-Time Staff Following Cancellation of 2020 Event
Spokesperson calls coronavirus-induced position “unimaginable” and the staff reduction “heartbreaking”
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AMC Networks Cancels Upfront Presentation
AMC follows A+E in making decision to scrap live event amid coronavirus fears
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Twitter Closes Seattle Office Over Possible Coronavirus Infection
An employee is undergoing testing for the virus
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SXSW 2020 Canceled After Austin Mayor Declares ‘State of Emergency’ Due to Coronavirus
Festival was expected to run March 13 to March 20
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‘The Lovebirds’ Stars Kumail Nanjiani, Issa Rae to Skip SXSW Film Premiere Over Coronavirus Concerns
Paramount’s comedy will still screen at the festival
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Starz Skips SXSW Citing Coronavirus Fears, Lionsgate Limits Activity at the Fest
Screenings for Cape Cod crime drama series “Hightown” and a featured panel session for “Power” have both been scrapped
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Netflix Joins Growing SXSW 2020 Exodus Over Coronavirus Worries
Streamer’s decision comes less than two hours after Apple cancels all SXSW events
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Apple Backs Out of South by Southwest Due to Coronavirus Worries
Amazon, Twitter and Facebook have also pulled out of the Austin cultural festival
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CAA Restricts Travel for Employees Due to Coronavirus Concerns
This might affect CAA’s attendance at the SXSW Film Festival which will start March 13
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Amazon Drops Out of SXSW 2020 Due to Concerns About Coronavirus
Company follows Facebook and Twitter in bailing on Austin festival
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Facebook and Twitter Back Out of SXSW Due to Coronavirus Worries
Festival still set to happen as scheduled
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Emily Mortimer’s ‘Relic,’ Ella Balinska’s ‘Run Sweetheart Run’ Selected for SXSW Midnighter Section
Festival also announces program for Festival Favorites, Shorts, Special Events and Episodic Pilot Competition
