AFI Awards Postponed Due to COVID Spike

December 21, 2021 David Gonzalez Film News, Reel Movies, Reel Talk Inc Comments Off on AFI Awards Postponed Due to COVID Spike

For the second year in a row, the AFI Awards luncheon  has been impacted by a surge in COVID cases. The event, at which AFI’s picks for the year’s 10 best films and 10 best TV shows are honored, was set to take place on Friday, Jan 7, 2022. The Hollywood Reporter confirms the ceremony has been postponed. AFI said in a statement,

“In response to the rising concerns over current health conditions, the organization will reschedule the much-anticipated event for a later date,”

AFI president and CEO Bob Gazzale added,

 “The goal of AFI Awards is to bring together the creative community at a private event founded in hugs and handshakes. Because that goal is not achievable at this time, we will be postponing the event until we can properly celebrate the artists in a manner worthy of the gifts they have given the world.”


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