Mammoth Film Festival Postponed Indefinitely Over LA Wildfires’ Impact on ‘Attendance Capabilities’

The Mammoth Film Festival has been postponed over the still-raging Los Angles wildfires, and the February festival, held since 2018 in Mammoth Lakes, Calif., did not immediately announce an alternative date.

The tourist-friendly ski town, 300 miles north of L.A. high in the Sierra Madre Mountains, was not directly affected by the sweeping wildfires devastating Southern California’s most populous region. But the connection, and reason for postponement, was self-evident:

“The devastating and unforeseen wildfire tragedies in the state have not only affected the region’s environment and infrastructure but have also impacted travel and attendance capabilities for potential festivalgoers,” the festival said in a statement.

The Mammoth Film Festival was originally scheduled for Feb. 20 to 24. The fest is separate from the Mammoth Lakes Film Festival, which is scheduled for May.

Reps for The Mammoth Film Festival did not immediately respond Saturday to requests for comment.

“We pride ourselves on providing an unparalleled platform for independent filmmakers and creators, and this postponement will allow us to uphold the high standards that have defined the Mammoth Film Festival experience,” festival founders Tanner Beard and Tomik Mansoori told THR.

Festival organizers also cited “skyrocketing costs” to accommodate the filmmakers, buyers and sellers who make the trip from Hollywood as a factor in the decision to postpone.

The ongoing devastation has canceled several events in and around Hollywood, including the Critics Choice Awards, SAG Awards in-person nominations, and the nominations event for the Oscars.

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