Coronavirus film audience pandemic 2020

London Film Festival Shifting to Virtual Edition for 2020

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The BFI London Film Festival is shifting much of its activities online for its 2020 edition as it contends with the fallout of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Although the festival is due to take place Oct. 7-Oct. 18, when many lockdown restrictions are expected to have been lifted across the U.K. (cinemas are officially allowed to reopen July 4), the event is following the path taken by many since the global spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, moving largely to a digital platform.

This year's festival will include up to 50 virtual premieres, with each film scheduled to screen at a particular time and include additional elements, such as Q&As with filmmaking talent and programmers, online salons and discussions around films.

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