Film Industry Reacts to SXSW Cancellation
After many high profile companies and guests had pulled out of this year's South by Southwest [...]
Scott Derrickson
The cancelling of SXSW is a devastating blow to a lot of indie filmmakers who were set to finally premiere their hard work. My heart goes out to you all.
— N O S ⋊ Ɔ I ᴚ ᴚ Ǝ ᗡ ⊥ ⊥ O Ɔ S (@scottderrickson) March 6, 2020
C. Robert Cargill
SXSW is such a vital part of the film culture. The number of films that count on it to jump start their lives, and the careers tied to those films...Jesus.
Not gonna lie, folks. I'm fucking shook.
— C. Robert Cargill (@Massawyrm) March 6, 2020
Kumail Nanjiani
Sxsw is one of my favorite festivals. Canceling it was the responsible thing to go. I know this sucks for many people for whom this was a massive opportunity. But we’re kind of in an unprecedented situation here and caution is key. Thank you for the making the right decision.
— Kumail Nanjiani (@kumailn) March 6, 2020
Letterboxd
We’re so sorry for our SXSW friends and all the filmmakers who have worked so hard to get this far.
If you had a film at the fest, reply to this with the details so we can celebrate your efforts. 📣🎥
And everyone: please watch and share a great indie film today.
— Letterboxd (@letterboxd) March 6, 2020
Jim Cummings
Help me support the filmmakers who will no longer be having their world premiere at SXSW due to the city of Austin’s fight of the Coronavirus. Please send me your film’s info and I will signal boost your efforts. My love to all of you and I’m so sorry. Long live SXSW and film.
— Jim Cummings (@jimmycthatsme) March 6, 2020
Mark Duplass
My heart goes out to all those affected by the @sxsw cancellation. So vital to so many artists, organizations, businesses, etc. Let's order from local Austin businesses. Let's support the SXSW artists. Let's take care of each other.
— Mark Duplass (@MarkDuplass) March 6, 2020
Patricia Arquette
SXSW is cancelled. So sad for the filmmakers and my brother @DavidArquette Who was premiering his amazing documentary “You Cannot Kill David Arquette”
— Patricia Arquette (@PattyArquette) March 6, 2020
Soledad O'Brien
Disappointed about #sxsw. Was excited to launch our doc Hungry to Learn there, but fully understand safety and health first.
— Soledad O'Brien (@soledadobrien) March 6, 2020
Tara Ansley
SXSW CANCELLED! I am absolutely sick for every single filmmaker who busted their ass to make their movie, who got into sxsw, and who’s “break out” or chance to shine was just squished. Please reach out if there is anything I can do to help you or your film long game. ... crushed.
— Tara Ansley (@TaraAnsley) March 6, 2020
Aisha Sultan
It is such a huge deal for a filmmaker to premiere at SXSW. I’m so sorry for all the artists whose work will not be showcased & the economic impact on everyone counting on it. https://t.co/UhBB74h5hU
— Aisha Sultan (@AishaS) March 6, 2020
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