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AFM 202( runs November 11-16, 2025 in Los Angeles
Filmfestivals.com will be covering AFM 2025 (46th edition) with dailies and newsletters.
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Four Days of Programming Featured 135 Industry Leaders, Experts, Creatives, and Innovators Across Film, TV and AI Technology.
Australian Filmmaker Paul Andersen Awarded Top Honors at AFM Pitch Conference for Family-Friendly Feature Comedy “Disconnect”
The American Film Market® (AFM®) concluded its 46th edition on Sunday, November 16, 2025 marking the Market’s return home to Los Angeles and its first-ever staging at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Centu...
This weekend’s Film Finance & Future Capital Entertainment Summit brought a strategically curated crowd to the Writers Guild Theatre in Beverly Hills, convening independent producers, private equity groups, family offices, and AI/Web3 innovators for a full day focused on the future of capital deployment in film.
The summit — founded by real estate mogul Doval Bacall (Exclusively repped by United Talent Agency — centered on how private capital, tax smart inve...
The AFM Sessions’ featured panels on November 12th & 13th brought together thought leaders to discuss topics such as new models of financing, AI, as well as the arthouse and horror genres; all speaking at the Fairmont Century Plaza. Below we’ve included highlights from the speakers
Photo credit: Dan Steinberg
The Innovators – From Fan to Financier: New Models in Film Financing and Distribution (Nov. 12th, 11:00am ...
Focus on Italy: A Strategic Hub for International Productions” panel at AFM.
It was a great conversation on Italy’s growing role as a production partner for U.S. and international studios. As announced during the session, producer Gary Lucchesi was awarded the title of Cavaliere (Knight) of the Order of the Star of Italy for his contribution to strengthening ties between Hollywood and the Italian industry.
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AFM News & Updates - Saturday, Nov 15
Day 4 of AFM has been one for the books! This week has f...
Laundry (Uhlanjululo) Directed by Zamo Mkhwanazi Has Been Picked Up For Global Sales By Summerside Media
Summerside Will Launch Global Sales At AFM
Laundry (Uhlanjululo), from South Africa, written and directed by Zamo Mkhwanazi, has been acquired for International Distribution from the Rome based Summerside Media, announced Summerside Managing Director Francesca Manno.
Following its world premiere in the Discovery section at the Toronto International Film Festival (TI...
AFM News & Updates - Friday, Nov 14
AFM Day 3 wrapped with remarkable momentum. Attendees filled the Sessions and meetings were running nonstop across the Fairmont — a clear sign the Market is in full swing.
Tomorrow begins bright and early at 9 AM with another strong lineup of The AFM Sessi...
AFM News & Updates - Thursday, Nov 13
Day 2 of the AFM has been a whirlwind! Bumping into colleagues and friends, packed Sessions, meetings at the Innovation Hub, LocationEXPO and the Filmmaker & Networking Lounge! We'll start early tomorrow at 9 AM with incredible AFM Sessions and speakers throughout the day on the Santa Monica Stage (Platinum & Plus Badges required) and Constellation Stage (All Badges, except Day Badges unless noted). Grab your umbrel...
AFM News & Updates - Wednesday, Nov 12
AFM Day 1 was a vibrant start to this year’s Market. Exhibitors, Buyers, and Producers were all onsite at the Fairmont and AMC for meetings and screenings from morning to night, setting an impressive pace for the week ahead. The momentum continues tomorrow as The AFM Sessions begin, featuring a powerhouse lineup of spe...
The American Film Market® (AFM®), which officially launches tomorrow, November 11, and runs through November 16 at the Fairmont Century Plaza, has sold out of Exhibition space as the world’s leading independent production, sales, distribution, and buying companies, along with film commissions, production service companies, and AI/technology players, prepare to convene at the Market for its anticipated return to Los Angeles. This year’s Market will open with more ...
The global independent industry will all convene in Santa Monica in just a few weeks for AFM25 with hundreds of productions, sales, distribution and buying companies from 70 countries registered. Over 260 companies – from A24 to Zena - as well as international umbrella stands are set to exhibit - with more still being added. To find out more about the Exhibitors coming to AFM, click on the company’s name on the exhibitor list and you’ll be taken to their profile on The Film C...
The official poster for the 2025 American Film Market is here. Be part of AFM in Los Angeles, November 11-16, and take one home for free!
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The Independent Film & Television Alliance® (IFTA®) today announced the results of its annual elections of the Chairperson and Board of Directors for the 2025-2027 term. The newly seated Board underscores IFTA’s ongoing commitment to leadership that advances the growth, strength, and global influence of the independent film and television industry.
Paul Bales, Partner and Chief Operating Officer at The Asylum, has been elected Chairperson. Bales, who has s...
The Independent Film & Television Alliance® (IFTA®), the global trade association of the independent industry and producer of the American Film Market® (AFM®), announced that President & CEO Jean Prewitt will step down at year-end following a 25-year tenure with the organization.
IFTA retained the firm McCormack + Kristel to support its search for Prewitt’s successor. This transition has been thoughtfully considered with Prewitt and the IFTA Board for ...
The AFM Sessions to Feature Weapons’ Producers and Executives from Adobe, Asteria/Moonvalley, Blumhouse, Caviar, Cineverse, Largo.ai, Lyrical Games, Pressman Film, Revelations Entertainment, Screen Engine, UTA, Waypoint Entertainment, and More
The American Film Market® (AFM®) and Marché du Film today announced the two Markets are collaborating on the Innovation Hub and AI-focused programming at AFM 2025. Marche’s successful innovation focus, Cannes Next, was the cat...
American Film Market® Returns To Los Angeles With Strong Global Momentum For 2025 Edition November 11-16
With Exhibition Space Selling Rapidly, Leading Production, Sales, and Buying Companies from Over 60 Countries Have Registered
The American Film Market® (AFM®) today announced the current lineup of participating Exhibitors for its 46th edition, ta...
Every year, the American Film Market (AFM) spotlights the voices shaping film and television -- and driving the next generation of stories to audiences around the globe.
A major highlight of AFM week is always The AFM Sessions -- four full days of candid conversations and actionable insights. From securing financing and navigating distribution to the future of streaming, breakthrough marketing tactics, screenwriting for today’s audiences, an...
AFM® is coming back to Los Angeles for its 46th edition (November 11-16, 2025).
After an extensive evaluation of multiple venues across Los Angeles to meet the industry’s specific needs and size, the IFTA® Board of Directors has selected the Fairmont Century Plaza in Century City as the new home of AFM. It is ideally situated just minutes from Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, and Westwood and next door to the AMC Century City 15 for screenings. Newly renovated, the Fa...
Pictured Left To Right: Spencer Pollard, John Gore, Adam Sergeant
John Gore Media Ltd, founded by Media Entrepreneur John Gore, today announced that it has acquired KFilm Ltd, the parent company of UK distribution businesses Kaleidoscope Home Entertainment, Platform Entertainment and Icon Film Distribution, plus International Sales business, Kaleidoscope Film Distribution.
The deal was negotiated by John Gore’s team, with KFilm CEO, Spencer Pollard, and KFilm CO...
Pet Friendly Romantic Comedy Stars Gregg Sulkin, Halston Sage, Emeraude Toubia, Jaime Pressly and Annie Gonzalez
Los Angeles, CA (November 4, 2024) – Set to launch sales at the upcoming American Film Market, Highland Film Group is handling international rights to the charming romantic comedy The Pet-Nup on behalf of producers Javier Chapa and Phillip Braun (The Long Game, Rosario) of Mucho Mas Media.
With production set to begin in early 2025 in Arkansas, the fil...
Highland Film Group Launching International Sales at the American Film Market, CAA Media Finance repping Domestic Rights
Daisy Ridley (the Star Wars franchise, Young Woman and the Sea, Magpie) is set to star in the action-thriller Dedication for director Martin Campbell (Casino Royale, GoldenEye), it was announced today. The screenplay is written by Dan Gordon (Lawrence Kasdan’s Wyatt Earp, Norman Jewi...
Highland Film Group Launching Worldwide Sales at the American Film Market on behalf of Aanaxion Studio
Milla Jovovich (the billion-dollar Resident Evil franchise) is set to star in the action-thriller Protector, it was announced today. The film is directed by Adrian Grünberg (Rambo: Last Blood, Get the Gringo) and is written by Bong-Seeb Mun.
Protector is produced by Kenneth Kim, Bang-Ok Joo, Bong-Seeb Mun for Aanaxion Studio, Ceasar Richbow and Arianne Fraser and D...
Principal photography starts today on the feature drama H Is For Hawk, it was announced today by Protagonist Pictures’ CCO George Hamilton. The film stars two-time Emmy and Golden Globe winner Claire Foy (“The Crown,” 2024 BAFTA nominee for All of Us Strangers, Women Talking) and BAFTA and Academy Award nominee Brendan Gleeson (The Banshees of Inisherin, In Bruges, Paddington 2)
Protagonist Pictures already secured a slew of international deals, including Lionsgate, wh...
New documentary from Sypher Studios, directed by John B. Benitz and narrated by Annette Bening, featuring a star-studded cast including Laura Dern, Michael C. Hall, Paul Walter Hauser, Common, DeWanda Wise, Gary Cole, and Kelvin Harrison Jr. delves into the heart of humanity via a global journey through wars via personal correspondences spanning two and half centuries
The official trailer release - First Look Footage Ever
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About American Film Market Dailies
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(IFTA) 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.
$US3 Billion spent annually by participants to produce films
8,000+ industry professionals
2,000+ new films and projects
1,000+ production companies
400+ distributors
540+ films screened
100+ world premiers
70+ countries represented
50+ thought leaders speaking
7 days of networking activities
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