Awards season got off to a rocky start.
The fall film festival circuit, which traditionally marks a sprint for all things gold and glitter, is underway in Venice and Telluride, with Toronto kicking off in a few days from September 8-18.
That means TIFF collides with Sept. 12, the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, and collides with New York Fashion Week Sept. 9-14. While the latter is not an awards season event, it is a huge draw for celebrities, stylists and glamor teams.
The busy schedule is causing logistical nightmares and explosive anxiety for industry insiders who had no experience in the pre-pandemic period. This has become especially stressful for awards strategists, hairdressers, hair and makeup professionals, talent advertisers, and some actors who have to be in two places at once.
Watch Amanda Seyfried. he told her the hollywood reporter That she’s taking husband Thomas Sadoski to the Emmys, where she’s nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series for her work on The Dropout, though she’s needed in Toronto to promote her new film.
“[But] Here’s the problem: it looks like it’s debuting [for the upcoming Devotion at the Toronto International Film Festival] Same night as the Emmy. We found this out a while ago and said, “Obviously you’re going to the Emmys,” but I feel bad because it’s a great war movie. I think it’s coming out on Thanksgiving. Then he goes to another premiere.”
Stylist Kate Young, who maintains a client list that includes Margot Robbie, Dakota Johnson, Selena Gomez and Michelle Williams, calls the coming days “brutal”. Adding salt to the wound is the fact that fashion insiders in Europe sign up almost exclusively for the summer break, which means it’s a challenge to get in touch and order or guarantee dresses.
“It’s incredibly difficult to have so many things happening at once, and as we prepare for these events, all of Europe is locked down,” Yang said. “Anyone who has made a movie or TV show in the last two years needs to [something to wear] And there really aren’t enough dresses. My schedule for the next two weeks is daunting. “
The same goes for hair and makeup professionals. According to various sources, it is hitting the glamor industry hard because of NYFW. “Artists are so scattered and scattered,” says a rep. THR. “It’s a puzzle and, frankly, it’s been a disaster trying to find the best people.”
A disaster for some, an “absolute bloodbath” to secure desired artists, says another. “People with Emmy nominations heard about Toronto before the big titles, so there were plenty of athletes for the more glamorous names,” says the source. “As a manager, it’s hard to pick your ‘favourites’. On Monday several people are needed for three events in different countries, and it is impossible to duplicate. Everyone is tired and overworked.”
With experts crossing their fingers to say flights are on time and there are no major delays on Sunday, September 11, many are likely to leave TIFF or NYFW and head back to Los Angeles for the Emmys on Monday. Adding to the anxiety is a season marked by excessive delays in travel to a devastated and still unstable airline industry.
That said, in the wake of a devastating pandemic that has led to a prolonged absence from major events, not everyone is worried about dealing with the unique logistics imposed by this calendar crisis.
“With such a wide range of talent at The Only Agency, our artists are working with the best talent present at TIFF in Canada, while also working with Emmy nominees who need to be in Los Angeles, so you can be a challenge. balancing so many travel schedules,” suggests Kent Belden, founder and CEO of The Only Agency. “But overall, it’s very exciting for artists to continue to develop their craft and be creative all the time, and we see that reflected in artists’ willingness to travel in the middle of the night and work long days ahead of time.”
— with a report by Dagen Penner
Source: Hollywood Reporter
Camila Luna is a writer at Gossipify, where she covers the latest movies and television series. With a passion for all things entertainment, Camila brings her unique perspective to her writing and offers readers an inside look at the industry. Camila is a graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a degree in English and is also a avid movie watcher.
