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AFM Producers Forum Events Schedule

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The AFM Producers Forum is designed exclusively for experienced producersfrom around the world, the AFM Producers Forum offers access to specially designed educational sessions, including co-productions, working with sales agents, production incentives, and much more… plus great networking and private hosted receptions.  No additional cost but participation is limited. The 2014 AFM Producers Forum Events Schedule All AFM Producers Forum Activit...
 
 

AFM365: American Film Market’s Online Community Connects You to the Film Industry Before, During & After AFM.

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AFM365 membership is included with all AFM badges. The earlier you REGISTER, the more you benefit. Attended AFM before? If you are unable to attend this year, DONT LOSE TOUCH with valuable connections. You can still connect with AFM participants and the industry online with AFM365. Never been to AFM? If budget or timing is preventing you from attending this year, don’t let that stop you from making valuable new contacts. CONNECT VIRTUALLY in this private, fil...
 

AFM 2014 Conference Line up

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The AFM Conference Series gives attendees tremendous knowledge, insight, access, value and a rare opportunity to hear from the industry’s global thought leaders, decision makers and experts who all converge annually at the AFM. The AFM Conference Series will take place Friday Nov. 7 – Tuesday Nov. 11, from 9:15am – 12:45pm daily and will includ...
 

AFM will welcome over 70 new exhibiting companies for 2014 edition

 
Market to receive more than 90 new buying companies as South Korea emerges with largest number of newcomers The American Film Market (AFM), taking place between the 5th and 12th November is set to welcome over 70 new exhibiting companies, with 90 new buyers also expected to descend upon Santa Monica next month as the market continues to grow year on year. The new buyers are coming in from 35 different countries, with over 80 nations now set to be represented by buyers at the market. South Kor...
 

AFM 2014 Screening Schedule Now Available

 
The AFM Screening Schedule is now available at www.TheFilmCatalogue.com.   You may view the schedule on the web, in a PDF grid or export to Excel. There will be changes - films are still being added and a few may drop out.   We look forward to welcoming you to Santa Monica ... 
 
 

Little Studio Films breathes new life into the serial killer thriller genre with Lazarus Rising

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Little Studio Films has partnered up with Miami based Magic City Pictures and screenwriter A.J. Ferrara to introduce their latest thriller project, "Lazarus Rising", at AFM 2014. International actor Max Ryan has signed on for the lead role and both Little Studio Films  and Magic City PIctures will be presenting to potential production partners and international distributors at the 2014 American Film Market. It will be directed by Jameson Hesse, a published author and emerging f...
 

New Italian film takes a twist on ‘Selfie’ culture with the participation of Jean Marc Barr and Rutger Hauer

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Little Studio Films has announced the worldwide distribution representation of  WAX: WE ARE THE X,  Italian director Lorenzo Corvino ‘s debut feature and will be showing it at the AFM 2014 and film festivals throughout the world. Wax: We Are the X is a unique film that takes viewers on an adventure that is shot entirely in a POV perspective using various devices. The action begins when a mysterious video is given to reporters detailing a road trip to the Riviera of three fri...
 

Little Studio Films takes movie-goers on a journey in Riding ‘79

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Little Studio Films has announced it is the producer representative for Riding ’79 and will be showing it to buyers at the American Film Market 2014 in Santa Monica.   The film is a coming of age story about a 16-year-old boy who finds himself searching for escape in the island of Puerto Rico after his mother leaves him and his sister with his grandparents in a surf town. His fascination with a hula hoop model leads him to steal his grandfather’s car to meet the object of ...
 
 

ENTERTAINMENT 7 MEDIA presents Assassin N° 1 at AFM 2014

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Action Fantasy          Principal Photography - March 25, 2015       Budget: $20 mil US In the tradition of TWILIGHT and UNDERWORLD and amazing special effects, comes a story of a young girl who is reluctantly taken in by a ruthless Assassin after her family is murdered and protected against the very people that created him.       ...
 

THE EXCHANGE introduces Gus Van Sant's MICHAEL / James Franco

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THE EXCHANGE INTRODUCES THE PROVOCATIVE FEATURE, MICHAEL     Brian O'Shea, CEO of The Exchange, has announced a deal to sell international rights to Gus Van Sant's MICHAEL, produced by  James Franco, Vince Jolivette from Rabbit Bandini Productions alongside Michael Mendelsohn from Patriot Pictures. The executive producers are Gus Van Sant and Lauren Selig from Shake and Bake Productions.   The Exchange will be selling the film at AFM'14 Nov...
 

Keanu Reeves will star in REPLICAS from director Tanya Wexler, sales open at AFM

KEANU REEVES TO STAR IN FUTURISTIC THRILLER REPLICAS FOR LOTUS ENTERTAINMENT AND DI BONAVENTURA PICTURES Tanya Wexler to Direct with Lotus Handling International Sales Starting at the American Film Market   Lotus Entertainment and di Bonaventura Pictures announced today Keanu Reeves will star in REPLICAS from director Tanya Wexler, the follow-up to her successful hit (HYSTERIA). From a screenplay by Chad St. John, REPLIC...
 

FANTASTIC FILMS at AFM 2014

 
FANTASTIC FILMS INTERNATIONAL invites you to email us for an AFM 2014 meeting. Please let us know your preferred date and time (from November 5th – 11th), so we can introduce you to our new titles, featuring our just added 2D animated feature: QUEST OF A MAGICAL FLOWER; 3D animated features: DELHI SAFARI, BATTLE OF THE KINGS and Z-BAW; fantasy & family films:&nbs...
 

Set up a Meeting with the Puerto Rico Film Commission at AFM

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Hailee Steinfeld/ Dustin Lance Black / The Exchange

 
THE EXCHANGE CALCULATES THE STATISTICAL PROBABILITY OF LOVE Brian O'Shea, CEO of The Exchange, has announced a deal to sell international rights to the feature THE STATISTICAL PROBABILITY OF LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT. The Exchange will be selling the picture at AFM'14 in November. CAA holds domestic sales rights.   THE STATISTICAL PROBABILITY OF LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT is written, directed and executive produced by Dustin Lance Black, Oscar-winning writer of MILK. The picture is set to sta...
 

TomCat Films at AFM 2014

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Please come meet with Ted Chalmers and TomCat Films to see our latest and greatest line-up of mockbuster, cult and genre films.  We will be at the Loews Hotel - Office 542 from November 5 - 12.  If you have not already done so, please send us an email suggesting two convenient meeting times and we will respond within 24 hours to confirm. Please review our latest films below.  See you in Santa Monica! TomCat Films is proud to ann...
 

Conquistador Entertainment at AFM 2014

Pascal Borno will be operating from suite 740 at the Loews Hotel   Set up your meetings before it's too late! email: odette@con...
 

Red Sea Media at AFM 2014 Screening Schedule

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SUBURBAN GOTHIC (Premiere)     MARKET SCREENING   November 9th (Sunday) -  Loews 2 @ 9:00am     Cast:  Kat Dennings (THOR, THOR: THE DARK WORLD, TWO BROKE GIRLS),  Matthew Gray Gubler (CRIMINAL MINDS) & Ray Wise      Raymond has a prestigious MBA, but he can't find work. He can channel the paranormal, but chatting with a cute girl mystifies him. Kicked out of his big city apartment, Ra...
 

Generation X Group® GmbH introduces new Title at AFM 2014

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ARENA OF THE STREET FIGHTER Already sold to: USA, Canada, Germany/Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, Turkey/Cyprus, Russia/CIS, Middle East, Israel, Iran, North Africa, Thailand, China (Mainland), Korea and Indonesia Please find below: Synopsis, Artwork and link to the US theatrical trailer for your review. kindest regards Nico Sentner Generation X Group® GmbH     ARENA OF THE STREET FIGHTER   Isaac Florentine (NINJA 1+2) say...
 

Acort International at AFM 2014

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Acort International will be attending the 2014 American Film Market from November 5th - 10th and would like to schedule a brief meeting with you. We will be located at Loews Hotel Suite #714. For scheduling and screener requests please email me at DustinL@acortinternational.com. Best Regards, Dustin Lowry Director of International Sales ...
 

HOUSE OF FILM new titles at AFM 2014

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NEW FEATURE FILMS       ONE MORE TIME The Passionate Pursuit of an Impossible Dream Lucia, an aging Italian actress and director, beautifully portrayed by Antonioni's and Fellini's actress Lucia Bosè, decides to come back to the small town where she had spent her happy childhood. Dressed in Italian couture,...
 

All Rights Entertainment at AFM 2014

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Line Up Animation   Line Up Feature   We will be at the AFM, booth Loews - 540   If you have a listing, thank you to add our titles.   Thank you very much.   Best regards,   Celine DORNIER Festival & Servicing Manager   American Film Market Booth: Loews - 540   ...
 

Skin Deep straight from Austin to AFM

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RARE HONOURABLE MENTION AT AWARDS CEREMONY!         Hi B...
 

MK2 at AFM 2014

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FilmTrack at AFM 2014

 
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FSS for 38 European films at the AFM - 16th anniversary of EFP Umbrella Office

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EFP strongly boosts marketing and sales of European films at the AFM MARSHLAND by Alberto Rodriguez European Film Promotion (EFP) is backing marketing measures of 38 films from 14 European countries at the American Film Market (AFM), which runs from November 5 - 12. 38 European sales companies are earmarked to receive Film Sales Support (FSS) totalling €120,000 for the marketing of each one film which has not yet been sold to North America. More...
 

Summer Hill Films at AFM 2014

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Global Genesis Films at AFM 2014

 
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Jinga Films at AFM 2014

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Jinga Films  Loews Hotel - Room 725  jr@jingafilms.com  US Cell: +1 310 774 1890  UK Cell: +44 7813 130 245  http://www.jingafilms.com DEADLY VIRTUES Genre: Horror / 91 Minutes / UK / 2013   Director: Ate De Jong (Drop Dead Fred)   Story: A sadistic home invader exploits the relationship of a suburban, middl...
 

Moonrise Pictures at AFM 2014

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Monnrise Pictures will be attending AFM November 4th - 12th and we are proud to announce our line up. Please schedule your meeting with Mar Abadín or Colette Aguilar and we will be happy to welcome you in in our office at LOEWS 447. ...
 

 

FREE DOLPHIN INTERNATIONAL at AFM 2014

 
FREE DOLPHIN INTERNATIONAL PRESENTS     Meet us @ AFM 2014 - Loews Suite 623 ...

FilmSharks at AFM 2014

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We have 4 Market Premieres of our NEW theatrical gems with cross-over potential that your label needs to perform in today s market. Invest time with us at AFM.     ...
 

Summer Hill Films at AFM 2014

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    October 20, 2014 The Breaking Point | Leading Lady | Found in Time | The Congregation | Fat Boy Chronicles ...
 

K5 INTERNATIONAL @ AFM 2014

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LINE UP AFM 2014 www.k5international.com       New titles and line-up for AFM 2014 including all relevant production status information.  Carl Clifton and Julia Herb will be attending the market and, in addition to our Sales Team, both Co-founders, Oliver Simon and Daniel Baur will be present. &nbs...
 

AFI Line Up to be featured in the New Auteurs, Shorts and American Independents sections at this year’s festival.

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AFI FEST 2014 presented by Audi, a program of the American Film Institute, announced today the films that will be featured in the New Auteurs, Shorts and American Independents sections at this year’s festival. The New Auteurs and Shorts sections both showcase filmmakers from around the world; the New Auteurs section highlights first and second-time feature film directors and the Shorts selections represent diverse and varied international perspectives. The Shorts program thi...
 

Cargo Entertainment at AFM 2014

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Cargo Entertainment is pleased to announce the addition of the thriller SYNDROME to our lineup for AFM 2014. We are presently in final negotiations with Joe Manganiello  (True Blood, Magic Mike, What to Expect When You're Expecting, Spider-Man) to star as Steven Bay, a man haunted by the violent clues of his forgotten past. Co-stars include Maggie Q (Nikita, Divergent, Mission: Impossible III, Live Free or Die Hard) and David Strathairn (The Bourne Ultimatum, Lincoln, Godzilla). The fil...
 

Variety Insight at AFM

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Variety Insight represents the next generation of entertainment industry research & data tools designed specifically for research focused on film, TV (scripted and unscripted), and digital content.   Vscore measures the familiarity and appeal of over 17,000 actors currently working in film and TV.   Variety Insight will be exhibiting every day from Wednesday, November 5 to Wednesday, November 12th from 9am to 5pm at the Loews Santa Monica Hotel on the 5th floor atrium. &nb...
 

First Look : Emma Watson and Mikael Nyqvist in ‘Colonia’

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Majestic has released the first look image for Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Florian Gallenberger’s COLONIA, featuring Emma Watson alongside the latest addition to the cast, Mikael Nyqvist (“The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” Trilogy, “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol”, “John Wick”). The captivating Swedish actor takes the role of Paul Schäfer, lay preacher and leader of the infamous Colonia Dignidad.   Also joining Emma Wats...
 

Shooting commences on Talulah Riley's SCOTTISH MUSSEL starring Martin Compston and Joe Thomas

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 Shooting has commenced in Glasgow on ‘eco-rom com’ SCOTTISH MUSSEL, the debut writer-director project from Talulah Riley (St Trinians, The Boat That Rocked) starring Martin Compston (Sweet Sixteen, Line of Duty) in the lead role.   Compston is joined on screen by Riley and Joe Thomas (The Inbetweeners, Fresh Meat), alongside a host of quality British acting talent including Harry Enfield (Kevin & Perry Go Large, Churchill: The Hollywood Years), Emun Elliott (Filth, P...
 

Kaleidoscope Film Distribution at AFM 2014

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Kaleidoscope Film Distribution (KFD) today announces three major new premieres for The American Film Market: monster-horror, DIGGING UP THE MARROW, from Director of Frozen and Hatchet, Adam Green; thriller, THE LAST SURVIVORS; and sports documentary, LIFE IN EXTREMES.   In DIGGING UP THE MARROW, filmmaker Adam Green receives a package from a strange man (Ray Wise -  Twin Peaks, X-Men: First Class, Robocop) claiming that he can prove that monsters exist. As the lines between f...
 

Memento Films International at AFM 2014

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Dear Friends, Please find enclosed our line-up for the 2014 AFM. Don't hesitate to contact us to schedule a meeting. Attending from Nov. 2nd to Nov. 9th Emilie Georges / emilie@memento-films.com / +33 6 62 08 83 43 Naima Abed / naima@memento-films.com / +44 77 31 61 14 61   Attending from Nov. 5th to Nov. 10th  Tanja Meissner / tanja@memento-films.com / +33 6 22 92 48 31  Nicholas Kaiser  / nicholas@memento-films.com /...
 

ITN - Action, Thrillers & 4K Titles at AFM 2014

 
ITN OFFICE: LOEWS 705 Action, Thrillers and 4K Titles Available www.itnfilms.net          THE OUIJA EXPERIMENT 2 90 min. Thriller/Horror. Complete.    **SHOT IN 4K**   Synopsis: A fun filled weekend turns deadly when a group of unsuspecting theatre goers are trapped inside, after a ravenous spirit is resurrected and released from a Oui...
 

TomCat at AFM 2014

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The American Film Market is here again.  Please come meet with Ted Chalmers and TomCat Films to see our latest and greatest line-up of mockbuster, cult and genre films.  We will be at the Loews Hotel - Office 542 from November 5 - 12.  If you have not already done so, please send us an email suggesting two convenient meeting times and we will respond within 24 hours to confirm.  Please review our latest films below. TomC...
 

ARCLIGHT FILMS at AFM 201

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AAA Entertainment in AFM 2014

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AFM 2014 Issue AAA Entertainment Sales Catalog We will be in room 316 during AFM from 5-12th November   ...
 

CARDINAL XD at AFM 2014

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Discover the full lineup here.  Additional titles are being added as well.  Recently added titles include:     THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN (Stephen Lang, Henry Ian Cusick, Nicki Aycox)   CHRISTMAS ANGEL (Palme d'Or Winner TIM SPALL)    24 HOURS (Mischa Barton, Tom Sizemore, Michael Pare)   BLOWTORCH (Billy Baldwin, Armand Assante)   BANSHEE CHAPTER (Katie Winters)   SHIVER (Danielle Harris, John Jarratt)    HELEN ALONE (P...
 

HOUSE OF FILM at AFM 2014

 
For your consideration: NILOYA, the award winning anim...
 

Recreation at AFM 2014

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  Perfect Sisters 2013 | Canada | 95 min Director Stanley Brooks Producer Juliette Hagopian Cast Abigail Breslin (Ender’s Game, August: Osage County), Georgie Henley (Chronicles of Narnia Trilogy), Mira Sorvino (Mighty Aphrodite, Attack on Leningrad), James Russo (Django Unchained, Public Enemy) Genre Psychological Thriller Status Completed US Distributor Gravitas Ventures PERFECT SISTERS is a psychological thr...
 

Thai Film industry celebrates close ties with Hollywood

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HRH Princess Ubolratana to preside film industry event in Santa Monica marking increasing cooperation between the Thai and American Film Industries Presided over by Her Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi, Thai Night 2014 will be the occasion to celebrate a long history of friendship between Thailand and Hollywood, and foster new collaborations.   Held on Thursday October 30th, 2014, in Santa Monica, California, the event will put the focus on Thai-US c...
 

AFM Producers Forum Events Schedule

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The AFM Producers Forum is designed exclusively for experienced producersfrom around the world, the AFM Producers Forum offers access to specially designed educational sessions, including co-productions, working with sales agents, production incentives, and much more… plus great networking and private hosted receptions.  No additional cost but participation is limited. The 2014 AFM Producers Forum Events Schedule All AFM Producers Forum Activit...
 

AFM365: American Film Market’s Online Community Connects You to the Film Industry Before, During & After AFM.

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AFM365 membership is included with all AFM badges. The earlier you REGISTER, the more you benefit. Attended AFM before? If you are unable to attend this year, DONT LOSE TOUCH with valuable connections. You can still connect with AFM participants and the industry online with AFM365. Never been to AFM? If budget or timing is preventing you from attending this year, don’t let that stop you from making valuable new contacts. CONNECT VIRTUALLY in this private, fil...

 

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