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Call for entry Film Animation Documentary Hollywood Independent Promo showcase Shorts Student Videos People Fest directors Honors Interviews Pros D cinema Markets News Home >> Blogs >> American Film Market Dailies's blog >> How to work the AFM for first timers How to work the AFM for first timers A few tips from a veteran: Here are a few things we recommend you should be doing : Pitch Ready Practice, rehearse and test your elevator pitch! - Which stage you are in - Sweet and short, less than 60 seconds - Start with a catch line, give your films' references (seven meets rosemary's baby...) - What makes your film and team unique - What you are looking for - Ask for a follow up meeting if they are interested to know more Pre-Book your meetings Contact sales agents and buyers early enough, a few weeks prior the market, their schedules are busy and fill very fast, ask for 15 minutes initial contact . Update your Cinando profile Your Cinando account is your electronic business card during the markets, be sure your photo is there, with cell and email. Include as many external links as possible, imdb, film website, production company website... Publish regularly on myAFM Answer topics, launch new topics... Print Ready Do not forget to have your business cards with you, ready at any time, never run out of them. Have a few spare ones in your wallet. Do not give out DVD s suggest screeners links instead (on your business card, handy and easier to store) Ideally two sided with details of your film projects on the back, QR code or link Hi we met in Cannes.... This, you will find out, will work in most cases, and is an easy introduction. Consider Berlin as an option :-) Subscribe to afm dailies and newsletters by filmfestivals.com Get our afm newsfeed: never miss a single post; check our twitter feed AFM offers excellent help: Learn how the market works and the best way to connect with the AFM’s 400+ production/distribution companies. Access with any AFM badge until full. Attend the orientation presentation by Jonathan Wolf, Managing Director, American Film Market Wednesday, October 31 \| 3:00pm – 4:30pm \| Arclight Cinemas, Screen 1 Saturday, November 3 \| 3:00pm – 4:30pm \| AFM Gallery, Le Merigot Hotel Additional Information We recommend that producers read How to Work the AFM in advance. 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