SAG-AFTRA is now on strike and 'fall festivals are f*cked,' says one studio executive: “You can’t premiere movies anywhere without your stars. No stars, no movie.”
will move forward with plans if a strike is still taking place.
Of all the upcoming festivals, Telluride may be the least impacted by the SAG and WGA strikes. That’s because there are no press conferences and lavish step-and-repeats outside of the various venues around town. You could, in theory, find an A-list star walking around town and attending any of the selected movies — as long as they aren’t technically promoting them.
When it comes to the Toronto International Film Festival, it’s a tailor-made launching pad for both consumer and awards-friendly titles such as Taika Waititi’s upcoming sports film “Next Goal Wins” with Michael Fassbender.will likely be the most impacted if a deal isn’t reached with both guilds. Without stars in attendance, sponsored photo and video studios will disappear, and the media presence will shrink considerably.
Led by Cameron Bailey, CEO of TIFF, the Canadian international festival has been among the most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. After canceling in 2020 along with every other fest, 2021 was muted with very few movie stars, and 2022 saw a moderate uptick but also went up against the Primetime Emmys during its first weekend .
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