‘Welcome To Chechnya’ wins three at virtual Thessaloniki Documentary Festival
The festival in Greece shifted online due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
US Guilds tweak eligibility rules during pandemic
Digital-first releases will be eligible in new temporary measures.
Online premieres will be eligible for the European Film Awards for the first time
Annual awards will also extend the first-run date from May to November 2020.
Bafta unveils members of diversity steering group
The initial findings and recommendations are expected by the end of summer 2020.
’The Traitor’ sweeps board at Italy’s David di Donatellos
The ceremony was run from an empty studio with winners acknowledging awards via video-link.
HFPA tweaks foreign-language Golden Globe eligibility rules while pandemic endures
Films may debut digitally in their home countries; distributors to provide voting members with screening link or DVD copy for home viewing.
Spike Lee’s potential Oscar contender ‘Da 5 Bloods’ to get June Netflix launch
Film will be scrutinised by awards insiders.
‘Better Days’ sweeps Hong Kong Film Awards in virtual ceremony
Derek Tsang’s school bullying drama won eight awards including best film and best director.
BIFA takes unconscious bias training free and online during crisis
BIFA voters to take part in training, adapted for social distancing.
Academy allows Oscar contenders to launch on streaming or digital platforms during pandemic
Oscar show keeps February 2021 date as top brass “recognise the importance of work being seen and also celebrated when audiences appreciate movies more than ever.”
