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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.  

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AFM 2022 runs November 1-6, 2022 Filmfestivals.com will be covering AFM 2022  (43 rd edition) in person with dailies and newsletters.  Take center stage....   We would like to contribute to your success in AFM YES WE CAN LET US BRAINSTORM...  
 

 

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

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"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 ...

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

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  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...
 

Filmfestivals.com salute to Jonathan Wolf in Cannes

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Jonathan Wolf and Jérôme Paillard attended the annual filmfestivals.com wine tasting reception for festival directors held at FilmHedge Terrace - 57 la Croisette in partnership with FILMHEDGE: the film fund which just announced their 100M$ new line of credit at Winston Baker Film Finance Forum. For both Jonathan and Jérôme this was the last "official" Cannes in office. Both had announced a new stage in their life an...

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

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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...
 

The AFM Sessions to feature 100 industry leaders

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The AFM Sessions to Feature 100 Industry Leaders, Including Roadside Attractions’  Howard Cohen, Picture Perfect Federation’s Ashley Stern, Constantin Film’s Martin Moszkowicz,   Legion M’s Jeff Annison, Millennium Media’s Jeffrey Greenstein, Protagonist Pictures’ George Hamilton & Many More    LocationEXPO to Feature Film Commissions, Agencies and Production Service Companies from 30 Countries    The American F...
 

 

Watch "How to Work the AFM" Replay + Pitch & Screenings

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We had a tremendous turnout for our online orientation, “How to Work the AFM”.  If you were unable to participate live, the video recording is available for you to Watch Now! A lot of ground regarding the American Film Market was covered and we hope you come away with greater insight into how the market works, tips for how to prepare for your time at AFM, and helpful tools and practical information. AFM 2022, Nov. 1-6 will be full of opportunities. Whether your ...
 

 

 

 

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First look at "Tales of Babylon" by Pelayo De Lario ahead of the Market Premiere

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Crime Thriller, Second film I 120 mn I UK October 2022 I Groucho Arts Ltd I Available for worldwide sales
Synopsis:  In this ultra-hip crime thriller, X and Y are two hitmen which storyline is interwoven with other two hitmen: Mother Nature and The Professional. The lives of these hitmen, a bartender, a kid, her brother, and their gangster leader grandfather intertwine in these wild tales of violence, family and redemption.  In this tale of family, crime, and violence in London,...

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

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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.   
Join in the screening of Scab Vendor Confessions of a Tattoo Artist Friday the 4th at 3pm in the Laemmle Theater and stop by our table in room 623 B              Contact Whisky USA : whisky@saywhisky.co 
 

The AFM Sessions Take Center Stage

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With so many recent changes in the business, The AFM Sessions will explore experiences and perspectives on the landscape of our industry – from script to screen.  Along with the of 30+ conference sessions and 100 speakers -- leading film executives, producers, decisionmakers, and experts from around the globe -- to our two stages in the Loews Hotel. Speakers from future-oriented companies and organizations, including: Bleecker Street, FilmNation, Lion Forge Animation, Millennium Med... 

 

Trends in Hollywood Dealmaking & Sharing of Profits: A Look Back & Forward at the Risk v. Reward Model

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RSVP Now for the IFTA Connect Session... Trends in Hollywood Dealmaking & Sharing of Profits: A Look Back & Forward at the Risk v. Reward Model   Thursday, Oct. 6th 9:30am (PDT) | 12:30pm (EDT) | 5:30pm (BST) | 6:30pm (CEST)  via Zoom Moderator: Anita Wu | Managing Director, GHJ Speakers: Peter Klass | Partner, GHJ James Roiz | SVP, Film Finance & Business Operations, PARTICIPANT Thi...
 
 

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

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  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

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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

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  ‘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

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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

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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

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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

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   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

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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 on Vi...

Brand new releases from Summer Hill Films!

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Stealing Cars, Having Sex and Falling in Love with a Native American Twist!     Check out some brand new releases from Summer Hill Films!    Be sure to check out our website at www.summerhillfilms.com to see all our available films. We look forward to working with you throughout the rest of 2022 and beyond! If you're interested in any of these titles, feel free to schedule a meeting below:   FEATURED RELEASE: ...
 

 

 

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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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