Weeks after the famous Sydney Film Festival was called off due to growing health concerns around the coronavirus, its organisers on Monday announced that the latest edition of the festival will be a digital one. 
 
The organisers had earlier announced that the next edition of the festival will be held in 2021.

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According to news agency, the online edition of the festival will run from June 10 to June 21 and will include world premieres of several films and documentaries from Australian filmmakers. It will also include films of female directors from Europe. 
 
A series of prize events will also be organised as a part of the festival including the Dendy Awards for the Australian Short Films, and others.

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"This year`s special 67th Sydney Film Festival: Virtual Edition and Awards is all about bringing audiences across the nation together at a particularly challenging time in celebration of filmmakers and particularly the Australian film industry," Variety quoted the Sydney Film Festival Director Nashen Moodley as saying. 
 
All the important information related to the sale of tickets will be unveiled on May 27.&nbsp;

Weeks after the famous Sydney Film Festival was called off due to growing health concerns around the coronavirus, its organisers on Monday announced that the latest edition of the festival will be a digital one.

Weeks after the famous Sydney Film Festival was called off due to growing health concerns around the coronavirus, its organisers on Monday announced that the latest edition of the festival will be a digital one. The organisers had earlier announced that the next edition of the festival will be held in 2021. Also read: World's biggest film festivals, including India's MAMI, come together for 'We Are One' online film fest According to news agency, the online edition of the festival will run from June 10 to June 21 and will include world premieres of several films and documentaries from Australian filmmakers. It will also include films of female directors from Europe. A series of prize events will also be organised as a part of the festival including the Dendy Awards for the Australian Short Films, and others. Also read: Oprah Winfrey, Julia Roberts and more to take part in 'The Call to Unite' online global event "This year`s special 67th Sydney Film Festival: Virtual Edition and Awards is all about bringing audiences across the nation together at a particularly challenging time in celebration of filmmakers and particularly the Australian film industry," Variety quoted the Sydney Film Festival Director Nashen Moodley as saying. All the important information related to the sale of tickets will be unveiled on May 27.

Sydney Film Festival's latest edition to be an online event

Joining the growing list of the cancelled events due to the concerns of the spread of novel coronavirus, the organizers of the Sydney Film festival has decided to not hold the already scheduled event. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-movie-shoots-to-award-show-events-that-have-got-affected-due-to-coronavirus-282912">In Pictures:&nbsp;From movie shoots to award show, events that have got affected due to coronavirus</a>

The festival was earlier scheduled to take place in June in Australia`s city and festival organizers called the move a "responsible decision - albeit a devastating one," cited Variety.

The state of New South Wales issued an order banning large gatherings until mid-June, as a response to the coronavirus outbreak.

However, the organisers did not offer an alternative date for this year, instead, they said that the film festival will return next year, in 2021, "with a more crucial role than ever before."

"It is with deep regret that, for the first time in its history, the Sydney Film Festival board and management must announce the cancellation of this year`s festival," said festival director Nashen Moodley, in a letter emailed to the industry.

Moodley further said that the decision to cancel this year`s Sydney Film Festival was keeping the priority of the health and safety of the community.

The event holders also said that it will contact 2020 ticket holders to offer 2021 replacements or to process returns, cited Variety.

Joining the growing list of the cancelled events due to the concerns of the spread of novel coronavirus, the organizers of the Sydney Film festival has decided to not hold the already scheduled event.

Joining the growing list of the cancelled events due to the concerns of the spread of novel coronavirus, the organizers of the Sydney Film festival has decided to not hold the already scheduled event. In Pictures: From movie shoots to award show, events that have got affected due to coronavirus The festival was earlier scheduled to take place in June in Australia`s city and festival organizers called the move a "responsible decision - albeit a devastating one," cited Variety. The state of New South Wales issued an order banning large gatherings until mid-June, as a response to the coronavirus outbreak. However, the organisers did not offer an alternative date for this year, instead, they said that the film festival will return next year, in 2021, "with a more crucial role than ever before." "It is with deep regret that, for the first time in its history, the Sydney Film Festival board and management must announce the cancellation of this year`s festival," said festival director Nashen Moodley, in a letter emailed to the industry. Moodley further said that the decision to cancel this year`s Sydney Film Festival was keeping the priority of the health and safety of the community. The event holders also said that it will contact 2020 ticket holders to offer 2021 replacements or to process returns, cited Variety.

Sydney Film Festival 2020 cancelled due to coronavirus concerns

After receiving critical acclaim at the Cannes Film Festival, actress-filmmaker Nandita Das is taking her ambitious project 'Manto' to Sydney.&nbsp; 
 
The film stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Urdu writer Saadat Hasan Manto and it will be screened at the Sydney Film Festival. The film will be screened on June 16-17 at the fest, which is held from June 6-17.

'Manto' is a biographical historical period drama film about the writer who is known for his writings around the partition of India and Pakistan. It was the only Indian film in Un Certain Regard category at 71st Cannes Film Festival.

"After an overwhelming response at Cannes, I am very happy to be going to the Sydney Film Festival with `Manto`. The power of cinema is its ability to transcend countries and cultures," Nandita said in a statement.

"It is still the beginning of my `Manto` journey, so I am very curious to see how the audiences react in different parts of the world before it finally releases in India later this year. While the context of the film is local, I feel the story will resonate universally. At the core, `Manto` is about troubled times and one man trying to make sense of it all. And `Manto` was relevant then and will continue to be relevant for a long time to come," she added.

Nandita will be taking her son to the fest.

"Going to Sydney will also be special for me as I am taking my son along, as he has his summer holidays. He has been on shoots, in the office, in my editing and song sessions, so why not for the festival screening.

"As a working hands-on mother, the juggling is is not easy but it is also a unique experience to share these moments with one`s child. We both are looking forward to the Sydney experience,a said the actress-director, who had earlier helmed 'Firaaq'.

Nawazuddin will not be going to the Afest as he is busy shooting for 'Thackeray'.

The film also features Rasika Dugal and Tahir Raj Bhasin. It is co-produced by HP Studios, Filmstoc and Viacom 18 Motion Pictures.

The film will be screened at the Sydney Film Festival.

After receiving critical acclaim at the Cannes Film Festival, actress-filmmaker Nandita Das is taking her ambitious project 'Manto' to Sydney. The film stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Urdu writer Saadat Hasan Manto and it will be screened at the Sydney Film Festival. The film will be screened on June 16-17 at the fest, which is held from June 6-17. 'Manto' is a biographical historical period drama film about the writer who is known for his writings around the partition of India and Pakistan. It was the only Indian film in Un Certain Regard category at 71st Cannes Film Festival. "After an overwhelming response at Cannes, I am very happy to be going to the Sydney Film Festival with `Manto`. The power of cinema is its ability to transcend countries and cultures," Nandita said in a statement. "It is still the beginning of my `Manto` journey, so I am very curious to see how the audiences react in different parts of the world before it finally releases in India later this year. While the context of the film is local, I feel the story will resonate universally. At the core, `Manto` is about troubled times and one man trying to make sense of it all. And `Manto` was relevant then and will continue to be relevant for a long time to come," she added. Nandita will be taking her son to the fest. "Going to Sydney will also be special for me as I am taking my son along, as he has his summer holidays. He has been on shoots, in the office, in my editing and song sessions, so why not for the festival screening. "As a working hands-on mother, the juggling is is not easy but it is also a unique experience to share these moments with one`s child. We both are looking forward to the Sydney experience,a said the actress-director, who had earlier helmed 'Firaaq'. Nawazuddin will not be going to the Afest as he is busy shooting for 'Thackeray'. The film also features Rasika Dugal and Tahir Raj Bhasin. It is co-produced by HP Studios, Filmstoc and Viacom 18 Motion Pictures.

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