Fantasia 2011: Guillermo del Toro Forced to Cancel his Fantasia Appearance

The organizers of the Fantasia international Film Festival send us word that "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark" Co-Writer and Co-producer Guillermo del Toro will not be appearing at tonight's screening due to unforeseen commitments, but he will be sending an exclusive video introduction in his place.

Press Release:

We regret to announce that due to unforeseen commitments, Guillermo del Toro will not be able to join us in Montreal for the premiere of DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK at the Fantasia International Film Festival on Thursday, August 4.

Mr. del Toro expressed his great disappointment at not being able to attend and will be sending an exclusive video introduction in his place.

In better news, we are pleased to announce that Rider and Shiloh Strong will be on-hand at the Hall Theatre to introduce their new short film, THE DUNGEON MASTER, which has its Canadian premiere in front of DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK. This is Rider (CABIN FEVER, BOY MEETS WORLD) and Shiloh's second directorial effort, after the award-winning short, IRISH TWINS (Jury Award and Audience Award at the Woods Hole Film Festival, Special Jury Prize in the Action/Cut Short Film Competition, Best First-Time Director at DC Shorts).