Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefThe New Zealand International Film Festival, normally held in mid-year, will shift to new dates later in 2021.
It plans to operate as an in-cinema event in October, November and December.The move reflects an anticipated improvement in coronavirus conditions by the fourth quarter of the year.
It also helps avoid a dates clash with the Cannes film festival, which recently shifted its planned operation from May to July.“By moving our dates, we can maximize every opportunity to present the film festival to the high international standard our audience enjoys and expects,” festival organizers said.
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