The Melbourne International Film Festival, which was to have been held in August, has been canceled due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Organizers said that the accompanying 37 Degrees South M…
Organizers said that the accompanying 37 Degrees South Market and the Accelerator Lab would also not go ahead this year.
The country has recorded 5,886 cases of coronavirus, with 46 deaths to date. Victoria, the state in which Melbourne is situated, has 1,158 known cases and 10 deaths. “In the absence of the festival this year, MIFF is considering other means of maintaining its engagement with audiences. We will share details as they become available,” Cossar said, adding that he looked forward to welcoming audiences in August 2021.
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