„In cooperation with our partners in Košice, we are currently seeking a suitable alternative date for the festival. Rest assured, as soon as we find such a date and the situation has stabilised, we will inform you via announcements on our website and social media accounts“ said the festival's organisers in a statement.

Art Film Fest has been held in the Slovak Republic since 1993, first in Trenčianske Teplice and later expanding to Trenčín. The festival relocated to Košice in 2016. The competition is primarily oriented towards filmmakers early in their careers. Only a director’s debut, second or third film may be submitted.