Dropped by sponsors, indie short film festivals cancel annual events
Posted : 2021-04-02 15:45
By Kwak Yeon-soo
Indie and short film festivals, which have served as a crucial gateways to success for entry-level filmmakers, are being canceled this year as major sponsors pull out due to the COVID-19-triggered crisis.
The Asiana International Short Film Festival (AISFF) announced on Wednesday it will cancel this year s event after Asiana Airlines decided to drop its sponsorship. The carrier s decision came after it suffered financially due to the suspension of most of its international flights since March last year as countries strengthened their travel restrictions to curb the spread of the virus. Recently, Korean Air announced its plans to take over the debt-ridden carrier in 2024 after completing a takeover process next year.