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Director JACKIE KONG busy at AFM promoting her new slate of films

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Cult Film Director Jackie Kong is bringing to AFM her new slate of films.  Her latest film, “CoExistence”, a Romeo and Juliet thriller love story with Vampires, and a surprise at every turn. This heart racing supernatural modern version of Shakespeare's classic will keep you on the edge of your seat.   Teen Stars, and Veteran actors - Rutger Hauer, John Savage, and Daryl Hannah are certain to make it another Jackie Kong classic. &nbs..
 

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AFM Roundtable Nov 10: Distributing and Monetizing Documentaries

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Roundtables & Conversations AFM Roundtables and Industry Conversations take place in the AFM Studio on the lobby level of the Loews Hotel. Monday, November 10 5:00pm - 6:30pm Roundtable - Distributing and Monetizing Documentaries   Speakers: Stephen Nemeth, President, Rhino Films Caitrin Rogers, Film Producer, Tremolo Productions Meyer Shwarzstein, President,...
 

Nov 10 2014 AFM Producers Forum: How to Produce in the Emerging New Film Ecosystem

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The sessions will be held on the courtyard level of Le Merigot Hotel, 1740 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica (next door to the Loews Hotel). Monday, November 10 3:00 - 4:00 PM - Two Concurrent Sessions: 1. How to Produce in the Emerging New Film Ecosystem 2. Protecting Your Rights: The Producer's Guide to Distribution Contracts and Chain of Title   Ted Hope, Author, "Hope for Film" ...
 

AFM Marketing Conference Nov 10/ Creating Effective Social Media Campaigns & The Role of the Publicist and Why You Need One

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Monday, November 10 Marketing Conference sponsored by iQIYI First Session - The Engagement Factor- Creating Effective Social Media Campaigns  Connecting with and engaging the core audience in authentic, creative and ongoing ways is critical. The social media and marketing gurus behind successful campaigns cover the essentials of creating a customized and innovative digital marketing strategy. Learn why timing is critical, how the consumer can be t...
 

AFM Screenings & Events UPDATE Monday, November 10

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Added Screenings Film: Glass Chin Time: 11:00am Theatre: Fairmont 5 Company: Myriad Pictures Film: The Malibu Tapes Time: 1:00pm Theatre: Loews 3 Company: Sunny Oak Films Film: The Last Five Years Time: 3:00pm Theatre: Broadway 3 Company: The Exchange Film: Wind Walkers Time: 3:00pm Theatre: AMC Santa Monica 5 Company: TriCoast Worldwide AFM Events 9:15am - 12:45pm Marketing Conference sponsored by iQIYI ...
 
 

AFM Day 5 – Finance Conference & AFM Events (November 9, 2014)

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Mark Damon, CEO & Chairman, Foresight Unlimited, is seen at the 2014 American Film Market (AFM) at the Loews Santa Monica Hotel on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014 in Santa Monica, Calif. (Alexandra Wyman/Invision for IFTA/AP Images) PRODUCTION CONFERENCE As part of this year’s AFM CONFERENCE SERIES, attendees were invited to the Fairmont Hotel to a session on ‘Producing For a Worldwide Audience’ with moderator: Paul Hertzberg / President & CEO, CineTel Films, Inc and panellist...
 

AFM Events (November 9, 2014) THE PASSION OF FILM: REACHING THE FAITH COMMUNITY

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Barbara Mudge, President & Founder, Worldwide Film Entertainment, and from left, Bobby Downes, CEO & Founder, ChristianCinema.com, Jim Mhoon, VP, Content Development & Integration, Focus on the Family, Mark Borde, Co-President, Freestyle Releasing, Ash Greyson, President & CEO, Ribbow Media, and Sophia Karteris Kelley, SVP Programming, UPtv are seen at the 2014 American Film Market (AFM) at the Loews Santa Monica Hotel on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014 in Santa Monica, Calif. (Alex...
 

Road Hard – A Comedian’s Journey from Crowdfunding to Distribution with ADAM CAROLLA

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Adam Carolla speaks at the 2014 American Film Market (AFM) at the Loews Santa Monica Hotel on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014 in Santa Monica, Calif. (Alexandra Wyman/Invision for IFTA/AP Images) Adam Carolla speaks at the 2014 American Film Market (AFM) at the Loews Santa Monica Hotel on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014 in Santa Monica, Calif. (Alexandra Wyman/Invision for IFTA/AP Images) Road Hard – A Comedian’s Journey from Crowdfunding to Distribution, which took place at the AFM Studio earlier ...
 

Mike Tyson at AFM to promote the upcoming film CHAMPS,

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Laurence Gornall, and from left, Mike Tyson and Bert Marcus are seen at the 2014 American Film Market (AFM) at the Loews Santa Monica Hotel on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014 in Santa Monica, Calif.(Alexandra Wyman/Invision for IFTA/AP Images)   Mike Tyson was in town to promote the upcoming film CHAMPS, which The Works is selling here at AFM  ...
 

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Essence Atkins, David James Elliott and Heather McComb shine at AFM premiere of BATTLE SCARS

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Actors Essence Atkins (Half & Half), David James Elliott (JAG), and Heather McComb (Ray Donovan) joined writer/director Danny Buday and producers Lane Carlson and George Young Warner at AFM Sunday for a distributor screening of BATTLE SCARS. The film was recently acquired by TriCoast Worldwide for sales.     BATTLE SCARS stars Zane Holtz (PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER; FROM DUSK ‘TIL DAWN); Heather McComb; Ryan Eggold (NBC’s The Blacklist); Fairuza Balk (AMERICAN HIS...
 

First look photo from Jim Gillespie’s thriller TAKE DOWN.

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From left to right, the cast names are as follows: Umar Malik, Thalissa Teixeira, Dominic Sherwood, Jeremy Sumpter, Phoebe Tonkin, Max Deacon, Yuho Yamashita, Elliot Knight ...

Bill Nighy, Anna Friel and Greg Wise get into the swim with Heidi and the Magic Pool for Carnaby International

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Carnaby International’s Tania Sarra today announced they had cleared much of the world’s film sales territories for its new entry into the durable global Heidi franchise with the family adventure HEIDI AND THE MAGIC POOL. In a deal with a major Hollywood Studio, the territories included in the one single deal are: the UK; Australia and New Zealand; France; Benelux; the Czech Republic; Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland; Greece; Portugal; Slovakia; Scandinavia; India, Israel, South Afri...

Double Dutch International, has announced a series of deals for ELLIOT: THE LITTLEST REINDEER at AFM'14.

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Jason Moring, President of Double Dutch International, has announced a series of deals for ELLIOT: THE LITTLEST REINDEER at AFM'14.   ELLIOT: THE LITTLEST REINDEER is based on a multi-award winning screenplay, having been named best Canadian screenplay in all categories by Praxis and securing the Angel Award in Monaco for Best Children's Screenplay. The animated feature is directed by Paul Griffin. Griffin was the lead animator on HAPPY FEET TWO and STAR WARS: ATTACK OF TH...
 

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The AFM is not a festival - it is the largest motion picture market in the world. 8,000 industry attendees, including producers, distributors, directors, agents, writers, lawyers & bankers. Over 540 films screened, most world or U.S. premieres.

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