New Zealand's Doc Edge Festival is among the latest international cinema events to rejig its plans amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The upcoming 15th edition of the factual film event, along with its industry-focused forum, is sticking to its originally planned dates in late May and into June, but will shift all screenings and industry activities from its usual events spaces around Auckland to a virtual format online. "Our motto is 'Life Unscripted,' so we couldn't shy away from this, even though our country is currently in lockdown," says Doc Edge executive director Alex Lee. "When life throws us lemons, we make gin and tonics." Organizers have yet to reveal this year's selection and how the online screenings will be executed, but.