EFP does Santa Monica AFM

EFP supports Production and Sales Companies at the 27th AFM (November 1-8, 2006)

2006 marks the ninth consecutive year in which European Film Promotion (EFP) is running an umbrella office for European sales agents and producers at the American Film Market (AFM). With the financial support of the MEDIA Programme of the EU, this year, 16 industry professionals from 8 different countries registered at EFP’s operating base, located at the market headquarters in the Loews Hotel, room no. 504, in Santa Monica. The umbrella office provides the necessary business services, thus giving small and medium-sized companies the opportunity to attend the AFM with the aim of making important business contacts.

For the first time, a company from Slovakia, SPI International, will participate in the umbrella office. Slovakia, represented by the Slovak Film Institute, is one of EFP’s newest member organizations. “With the recent increase of activities by the National Cinematographic Center and through joining EFP, Slovak Film Institute aims to emphasize and support the work and personalities of Slovak cinematography within the context of European cinematography.” Alexandra Strelková, EFP representative and Director of the National Cinematographic Center.

A total of 589 films registered in the market, an increasement of 10% to last year. With the feature film Kontakt, the UK based company EastWest Filmdistribution is representing the official entry of Macedonia for the Best Foreign Language Film for the Academy Award 2007, featuring 1998 UK Shooting Star, Labina Mitevska.

Since 1998 EFP’s umbrella presence has made it possible for almost 186 European companies to attend the event (please find a list of all participants on our website www.efp-online.com). Recognised as one of the most important international film markets, the AFM hosts over 7100 film executives at its showcase in Santa Monica. The AFM also organises top industry seminars and workshops which complement the screening of new films from around the globe.

Participating Companies at EFP’s AFM-umbrella office as of October 20th:

Austria:
EastWest Filmdistribution GmbH

Belgium:
PPA – Walter Ertvelt bvba
Banana Films

Czech Republic:
Simply Cinema Sales

France:
Eurociné
Arsam International

Germany:
Schmidtz Katze Filmkollektiv
B&T Film

The Netherlands:
EMS Films
Holland Film

Slovakia:
SPI International

United Kingdom:
Kult Fiktion
Not A Number Productions
Reach Up High Entertainment Limited
Suitable Viewing Ltd.
Zephyr Films Ltd.


Contact:
Sabine Rolinski, +49 40- 390 6252, rolinski@efp-online.com

Contact at the AFM, November 1-8
Sabine Rolinski, Sharon Soboil
Loews Hotel, Santa Monica, Room 504
phone +1 310- 260 1491
fax +1 310- 260 1492