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Filmfestivals.com will be covering AFM 2023 running November 31 October - 5 November, 2023  Contact us for advertising options

Every Fall, the Global Film Industry Converges in Santa Monica: Filmmakers, producers, directors and writers from around the world come to AFM to gain exposure, discover new projects and make deals. The American Film Market & Conferences is the largest motion picture trade fair in the world. 

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Cinelytic Acquires RightsTrade

 We are excited to announce that RightsTrade, the #1 global marketplace for film and TV, has been acquired by Cinelytic, the #1 content intelligence platform powering decision making in the entertainment industry. Read more in Screen Daily:     The powerhouse combination of Cinelytic and RightsTrade provides Film & TV professionals the best-in-class tools, c...

Lauren Lyle of Outlander stars in Mercy Falls- new trailer

Available Worldwide- Loews 547 presenting Mercy Falls starring Lauren Lyle  as seen in the Outlander series, as the title character in ITV's Karen Pirie, and just announced in Studiocanal's upcoming shark thriller Something In The Water ­ ...

Pinnacle Peak Pictures introducing Lifemark! | Grossing over $5 Million at the U.S. Box Office!

Pinnacle Peak Pictures are taking meetings in the LOEWS 824 Click here to request avails. Click here to request trailers, screeners or promos. ...

Faith Penhale appointed Managing Director Pathe Productions Limited in the UK

Pathe today announced that Faith Penhale will be joining its UK operation, Pathe Productions Limited, on 1st March 2023 as its new Managing Director.   Penhale is currently CEO of Lookout Point, one of the UK’s leading producers of scripted television, responsible for such critical and commercial hits as GENTLEMAN JACK, LES MISERABLES, HAPPY VALLEY and WAR & PEACE.  In her new role, Penhale’s immediate focus will be on leading Pathe UK’s expansion into televis...

AFM Opens; New Sessions Announced with Speakers from Participant, Vice, Fandango, Tubi, NAACP, Outfest

THE AFM Sessions Adds Panels Focused on Social Impact and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Featuring Lion Forge Animation, NAACP, Outfest, Participant, Pepperdine University Philmco, REFRAME, SAG-AFTRA and SIE Society   The 43th American Film Market® (AFM®) will opens its doors today, November 1 and welcomes the global industry back to Santa Monica for the first time since 2019. For six days, film finance, production, sales and distribution executives from 70 countries will be in...

AFM Opens; New Sessions Announced with Speakers from Participant, Vice, Fandango, Tubi, NAACP, Outfest

THE AFM Sessions Adds Panels Focused on Social Impact and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Featuring Lion Forge Animation, NAACP, Outfest, Participant, Pepperdine University Philmco, REFRAME, SAG-AFTRA and SIE Society   The 43th American Film Market® (AFM®) will opens its doors today, November 1 and welcomes the global industry back to Santa Monica for the first time since 2019. For six days, film finance, production, sales and distribution executives from 70 countries will be in...

Mark your agenda: Sessions for November 5

The Pitch Conference A good pitch can get a bad film made while … 05 NOV 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM Arcadia VIEW DETAIL Filmmaking in Louisiana 101 Join officials from the State of Louisiana as they share … 05 NOV 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Palisades VIEW DETAIL Producing for Platforms and Networks Cable networks and streaming platforms are producing, commissioning and acquiring … 05 NOV 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM Arcadia VIEW DETAIL Setti...

Mark your agenda: Sessions for November 4

Independent Features with Big Profit Potential As a filmmaker, what should drive decision making as you … 04 NOV 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM Arcadia VIEW DETAIL Keep it Cool – Film in Finland Finland: a land branded by the elements and characterized by … 04 NOV 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM Palisades VIEW DETAIL The Producer / Sales Agent Dynamic Sales agents and producers from around the world discuss their … 04 NOV 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM...

Mark your agenda: Sessions for November 3

When Films Change the World Films have a greater opportunity than ever to inspire and … 03 NOV 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM Arcadia VIEW DETAIL Shooting in Latin America: Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, and São Paulo Film Commissioners of Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and … 03 NOV 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM Palisades VIEW DETAIL Forecasting the Future for Independent Film Industry leaders go beyond the headlines to discuss ...

Mark your agenda: Sessions for November 2

Finance I: The Risk Takers What does it take to raise money for an independent … 02 NOV 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM Arcadia VIEW DETAIL Filming in Italy: The Attractiveness of Tax Incentives and Unique Locations Film and television productions in Italy have soared in recent … 02 NOV 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM Palisades VIEW DETAIL Finance II: Strategies for Today’s VOD Dominated World Production finance experts provide an international perspective o...

"It's alive and kicking"... so good to be back in person for the 43rd edition of the AFM Show

Oct 31st Ready and still empty hall at AFM LOEWS Hotspot ! Funny unusual feeling. Also remember when pressing the buttons in the lift: groundfloor is level 4  :-)  ...

It's good to be back ...at AFM 2022 Newsletter N°2

THE MARKET BEAT FROM THE FILMFESTIVALS.COM TEAM! Welcome to the release of our daily newsletter from Santa Monica View in your browser NEWSLETTER 1 I 2 I 3 I 4 I 5 I 6 I 7 Promote your line up during AFM I email us for a quote FOLLOW FILMFESTIVALS.COM              Filmfestivals.com will be covering AFM 2022 running November 1 - 6  November, 2022  Cont...

VIDEO 'In conversation with Clay Epstein' Chairman of the Board of DIrectors IFTA and Film Mode CEO

"It s good to be back"  On the eve of the opening of the 43rd edition of the AFM filmfestivals.com co founder Bruno Chatelin sat down at Film Mode Entertainment offices (Loews 5th floor 509) with Clay Epstein :  Elected Chairman of the IFTA Board of Directors  and President, Film Mode Entertainment 2 hats, and two responsabilities which he accepted to share with our audience. When asked what would be the best one tip he could gice any new comer to ...

Thailand at American Film Market 2022 with the annual Thai Night hosted by HRH Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya

  Discover a Transformed Thai Film Industry and the Latest Benefits of Filming in Thailand   The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, Royal Thai Government hosts Thai Night AFM 2022 at American Film Market (AFM) on November 2nd to foster the ongoing development of the Thai Film Industry for this business matching event. DITP has played an active role in the development of Thailand as a growing center of movie making in Asia. Thailand’s a...

Australian new initiative titled Screen Trades aims to address the shortages in key below-the-line jobs

Images HERE  Interviews available SCREEN TRADES: PILOT TRAINING PROGRAM TO ADDRESS ASSISTANT CAMERA SHORTAGES IN THE LOCAL SCREEN INDUSTRY WITH PANAVISION PRESENTED BY ARTS & CULTURAL EXCHANGE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TAFE NSW AND LEADING INDUSTRY COLLABORATOR PANAVISION   As part of a debut new initiative titled Screen Trades, that is being piloted across New South Wales and aims to address the shor...

Principal Photography Begins for THE BOY IN THE WOODS

  ‘THE BOY IN THE WOODS’ FEATURE FILM STARRING JETT KYLNE AND RICHARD ARMITAGE BEGINS PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY IN NORTH BAY, CANADA REBECCA SNOW WRITES AND DIRECTS THE TRUE SURVIVAL STORY FOR LUMANITY AND JOBRO PRODUCTIONS MYRIAD PICTURES WILL BE SELLING THE FILM AT AFM Los Angeles/Toronto 31 Oct, 2022 – Lumanity and JoBro Productions have started principal photography on Rebecca Snow’s THE BOY IN THE WOODS in North Bay, Canada. Myriad Pictures has worldwide (exclud...

Special Screenings in LA of GODDAMNED ASURA - Taiwan’s OSCAR entry

Dear Friends, HOPE MARKETING ENT will be attending the AMERICAN FILM MARKET from Nov 1st - 5th. Request for the meeting and RSVP for the screening of GODDAMNED ASURA, Taiwan’s OSCAR entry, please contact Ivy SHEN <international@hope-marketingent.com>. DOWNLOAD FULL LINEUP         ...

Nominees for the 4th Arab Critics’ Awards for European Films

European Film Promotion and Arab Cinema Center Announce the Films Nominated for the Arab Critics’ Awards for European Films 76 Critics From 15 Countries Participate in Selecting the Award   European Film Promotion (EFP) and Arab Cinema Center (ACC) have announced the list of European films that will be competing in the 4th Arab Critics’ Awards for European Films. The list includes 23 European films, where 76 Arab critics from 15 countries will watch the films on Festival ...

TBA Studios at American Film Market 2022

TBA Studios is pleased to announce that we will be at the  American Film Market 2022 in person from November 1 to 6, 2022. Come meet with us at American Film Market - Loews 704.     GRACE   A young man takes down an el...

New titles from Summer Hill Films

   Love Online A young Canadian woman in London dreams of becoming a successful songwriter. Things are going well until she receives a threatening letter from the government demanding that she return to Ontario. Desperate for a British passport, Chloe decides to find a local husband using internet dating. Rushing from one would be suitor to another, she receives an unexpected education from the University of life and as the day of deportation arrives, she begins to question whether m...

Whisky Films line up on the rocks, join the screening of Scab Vendor

With many years of accumulated commercial experience, we started Whisky Films in 2009 as a commercial production house. Our passion for storytelling lead us to establish Whisky Content in 2018 as a separate, stand alone producer of content. Our proposal…to develop and produce original feature films and series guided by the principal of Mojo Storytelling.   Inmersión: https://vimeo.com/765314522 Inmersión - Trailer from SayWhi5ky ...

It's good to be back ...at AFM 2022

THE MARKET BEAT FROM THE FILMFESTIVALS.COM TEAM! Welcome to the release of our daily newsletter from virtual Santa Monica View in your browser Promote your line up during AFM I email us for a quote FOLLOW FILMFESTIVALS.COM              Filmfestivals.com will be covering AFM 2022 running November 1 - 6  November, 2022  Contact us for advertising options Every Fall, the Global Fil...

First AFM for newly appointed Co-Managing Directors Matthew Thompson and Catherine Girard-Cobb

  IFTA announced new executive additions to its AFM team. Matthew Thompson and Catherine Girard-Cobb have been appointed to the newly created roles of Co-Managing Directors, AFM, reporting to President & CEO Jean Prewitt. They join long-time IFTA Vice Presidents Jennifer Garnick and Robin Burt to develop and support the overall vision, operations and production of the AFM. Thompson, who brings 25 years of event management and production experience, will oversee the AFM Attendee se...

289 exhibitors ready to welcome the industry gathered in Santa Monica for AFM

The only independently produced sales market in the industry, AFM Exhibitor registration is trending strong with 289 companies registered, including sales, production and distribution companies, as well as international trade organizations, film commissions and production service companies. Confirmed exhibiting companies include: A24, Altitude Film Entertainment, Charades, CJ ENM, Contents Panda, Emperor Motion Pictures, Film Mode Entertainment, FilmNation, Gaumont, G...

Princ Films line up at AFM 2022 : World Premieres, Festival Favorites, Theatrical & Streaming Hits

    Princ Films' AFM office will be at the Loews Santa Monica Hotel, suite 605 November 1st through November 6th We have prepared very exciting lineup of new films, including British Post-War drama The Reverend and Mrs. Simpson, staring Julian Glover and Isla Blair and a menacing thriller Braek - both films will screen at the market. We will prepare exclusive footage from our new romance Summer at Charlotte's, now in production. We will introduce to you several n...

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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.

$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
1 beachfront campus that covers it all

Our AFM Newsletters run each day with three bumper pre roll editions and a wrap edition:  

2019 Complete Coverage

2018 FULL HIT STORY TOLD IN 8 EPISODES

Pre roll newsletter N° 1 
Pre roll newsletter N° 2  
Opening Newsletter N°3 
N°4 (November 2) 
N°5 (November 3)

N°6 (November 4)  
N°7 (November 6) 
N°8 (November 8) Closing

AFM 2017 Wrap & global  I N°8 I N°7 I N°6 I N°5 I N°4 I  OPENING N°3 I  Preview N°2 I N°1

AFM 2016Pre roll N° 1 I Pre roll N° 2 Opening Newsletter N°3 I N°4 N°5 I N°6 Focus on ANIMATION  I N°7 I Final wrap
AFM 2015:   Newsletters N° 1 I N°2 I N°3 I N°4 I N°5 I N°6  N°7 I N°8N°9 I N°10
AFM 2014:   Newsletters  N°1 N°2 N°3 N°4 N°5 N°6 N°7 N°8

 


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