Another option would be for TIFF to collaborate with other festivals and exclusively screen the highlights of their lineups. Already canceled events include SXSW, Tribeca, and, more intriguingly, Cannes. Still-not-canceled marquees include the Telluride, New York, and Venice Film Festivals — all of which will have to also figure out a way to adapt to COVID-19 social distancing rules. Venice Film Festival director Alberto Barbera, who spoke to ANSA (via Variety), described the 2020 edition of the fest as potentially being “experimental,” adding that there will be “use of surgical masks and social distancing” as well as “probably less accredited attendees.” Of course, the simplest and best option would be to digitize these festivals and premiere films in secure online platforms for an exclusive amount of attendees (press, industry, paying customers), but the main question remains, will filmmakers and studios be willing to do this? The 2020 Toronto Film Festival is set to run Sept. 10-20 in TorontoThe 2020 Venice Film Festival is set to kick-happen on September 2nd. Contribute Hire me
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