Hong Kong FilMart, Asia’s largest film and TV trade fair, will be postponed from its scheduled date in March to a new slot in August. The decision was a response to the growing fear of the novel co…
The fair’s organizer, semi-government body,Trade Development Council, made the announcement on Thursday. The market will be cut from four days to three, and be held Aug 27-29.
Following Hong Kong’s return to work after the Chinese New Year holidays, the TDC is understood to have held several management meetings over the past two weeks to discuss options for FilMart. Much of their focus was on identifying venue availability at other times of year. “Numerous factors informed decision, including fundamental concern for the health and safety of all those working at and attending the fair; the severe logistical challenges facing the build-out and transit of artwork to the show; and the escalating difficulties complicating international travel, all arising as a result of the outbreak of the coronavirus,” said Art Basel organizer MCH in an email.
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