AFM Today Nov 8, 2016

Distribution Conference

9:15am – 10:45am

Working with Sales Agents

To reach the global audience, an independent producer’s best ally is their international Sales Agent. Our panel of experts will discuss how to find and work with the right Sales Agent.

Moderator

Clay Epstein, President, Film Mode Entertainment

Initial Panelists

David Lancaster, Producer, Rumble Films

Douglas Mankoff, Producer, Echo Lake Entertainment

Kathy Morgan, President, KMI Films

11:15am – 12:45pm

The Future of Video On Demand

VOD is now the largest source of revenue for many films. Are we heading towards a future where all films will be available worldwide and where every film will be discoverable by its audience? Producers, distributors and platforms will disclose who is making money, how they are doing it, and what the future holds – separating fact from fiction.

Moderator

Bruce Eisen, President, Digital Advisors

Panelists

Steve Nickerson, President, Home Entertainment, Broad Green Pictures

Erick Opeka, EVP Digital Networks, Cinedigm

Hanny Patel, Vice President, Video Marketing, AT&T Entertainment Group

Meyer Shwarzstein, President, Brainstorm Media

Conference Location:

Fairmont Hotel, Starlight Ballroom – 101 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica  AFM Campus Map.

Doors & Will Call open at 8:00am.

Roundtable Tuesday, November 8

3:00pm – 4:30pm

Working with the U.S. Guilds

With

Matthew Gamarra, Senior Manager, Special Events & Independent Organizing, DGA

Darrien Michele Gipson, National Director, SAGindie

Kay S. Wolf, Independent Film Executive, Writers Guild of America, West

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Roundtable Location:

Loews Hotel, AFM Studio – 1700 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica  AFM Campus Map