Given the SA Heath and State Government announcement earlier today that South Australia will enter a minimum six-day lockdown from midnight tonight, the Adelaide Film Festival, 57 Films and the Port Adelaide Football Club have decided to postpone the premiere screenings of the film This Is Port Adelaide to ensure the safety of audience, supporters and staff.

The premiere screenings, originally scheduled for 27-29 November at The Odeon Semaphore, are to be postponed until restrictions are lifted and it is safe to gather in numbers greater than 1 person per 4 sq m. The rescheduled premiere event is anticipated to take place early in 2021.

Existing ticketholders are guaranteed a seat at the rescheduled event or alternatively, a refund will be provided. The new date will be announced in the new year. See adelaidefilmfestival.org for more information.

Daniel Norton, Port Adelaide General Manager – Media and Executive Producer of This is Port Adelaide, says while he’s disappointed with the postponement, the health and safety of the public is always paramount.

“Although it’s disappointing that the scheduled premiere screenings have been postponed, the most important consideration is the health and wellbeing of the community,” Mr Norton said.

“The good news is, this film has been produced and it’s ready for a cinema release as soon as it is deemed the appropriate time. It’s a wonderful celebration of 150 years of the Port Adelaide Football Club and a release in early 2021, as we begin our next 150 years, is still most fitting.”