Filmfestivals.com will be covering AFM 2022 running November 1 - 6 November, 2022 and hosting brainstorming networking on film festival strategy at the AFM Pavilion: networking from 10am
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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AFM 2022 runs November 1-6, 2022
Filmfestivals.com will be covering The online AFM 2022 (43 rd edition) with dailies and newsletters.
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Zoom conversation between Jonathan Wolf (Managing Director of the American Film Market® AFM®) with Bruno Chatelin. Here are some of the questions raised during the interview: Enjoy Jonathan's answers in our video.
The 41st edition will run November 9 -13. Jonathan Wolf is EVP of the Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA®) and Managing Director of the American Film Market® (AFM®).
Since his appointment in 1998, he has guided the growth and repositioning of ...
Whether this is your 43rd AFM or your first, there is so much to discover. Our Santa Monica beachfront campus will serve as the backdrop for production and distribution deals, screenings, panels, premieres, networking, parties and an extraordinary experience for all participants.
126 Sales & Production Companies from around the world confirmed so far!
101 Films International
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ACE Entertainment Films
All Rights Entertainment
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The American Film Market® (AFM®) is where the business of film comes to life every November in the world’s filmmaking capital. Participants can immerse themselves for five days and connect with every segment of the global film industry to collaborate, share knowledge, conduct business, and bring film to life.
Here are just some of the reasons why you need to be in Santa Monica this November.
The Who’s Who Of The Global Film Industry
AFM is where you can access the indu...
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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...
Jonathan Wolf and filmfestivals.com Bruno Chatelin
The Independent Film & Television Alliance® (IFTA®) announced prior to Cannes that Jonathan Wolf, Managing Director of its American Film Market® (AFM®) and EVP of the trade association, will step down when his current term ends on June 30, 2022. Wolf, who has led the AFM for 24 years, will continue on as an advisor through the 2022 AFM, which is set to make its in-person return to Santa Monica for the 43rd edition, N...
Did you miss an #AFMSession this week? Find ALL the sessions under SESSION REPLAYS on the #MyAFM platform for your convenience!
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Apulia Film Commission
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Barrow Group, LLC
Busan Film Commission
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Dominican Republic Film Commission
Edmonton Screen Industries Office
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THE LOST GIRLS
Altitude has acquired the UK & Irish distribution rights to fantasy/drama feature The Lost Girls. The film is inspired by J.M. Barrie classic Peter Pan and is based on the novel by Laurie Fox.
The film is written and directed by Livia De Paolis (Emoticon ;)), in which she also features along with an ensemble cast including Joely Richardson (101 Dalmatians, Nip/Tuck), Vanessa Redgrave (Atonement, Letters to Juliet), Julian Oven...
AFM2021 Closing Night was fun and loud with 2 World Premiere Concerts with performances by:
WORLD PREMIERE CONCERT:MICHAEL RYAN & DIFFERENT PLACE
WORLD PREMIERE CONCERT:MICHAEL RYAN & DIFFERENT PLACE
Director: Rob Clother & Chris Barfoot
Michael Ryan (lead vocals), Gil Garagnon (guitar), Brian Gee (drums), Sean Quinn (guitar), Dave Sweetenham (bass), Mark Vennis (guitar and backing vocals), Peter Walker (trumpet, saxophone, flute, percussion)
WORLD PREMIERE CONCERT:MA...
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THE MARKET BEAT FROM THE FILMFESTIVALS.COM TEAM!
Welcome to the release of our daily newsletter from virtual Santa Monica View in your browser
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Filmfestivals.com will be covering the online AFM 2021 (42 nd edition) with dailies and newsletters.
Take center stage.... ...
9:00 am - 10:00 am
NETWORKING ON FILM FESTIVALS STRATEGY WITH BRUNO CHATELIN
9:00 am - 10:30 am
EUROPE! HOW TO CO-PRODUCE AN INDIE FILM BETWEEN THE US AND EUROPE
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WHAT STRATEGIES WORK BEST WHEN MARKETING INDEPENDENT FILMS FOR VOD?
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Take a moment to learn all about the AFM 2021 Online Networking Pavilion and all it has to offer! We have scheduled a daily session focused on film festival strategy lead by Bruno Chatelin. feel free to join us on the 10th floor, room 8 each day from 9 to 10:00 am
Check the video tutorial to get familiar with our networking rendez vous
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9:00 am - 10:00 am
NETWORKING ON FILM FESTIVALS STRATEGY WITH BRUNO CHATELIN
9:00 am - 10:30 am
IT’S MORE FUN FILMING IN THE PHILIPPINES
Pacific
9:00 am - 10:30 am
THE INDEPENDENT FILM ECOSPHERE – PRESENT & FUTURE
Marina
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
FINANCE CONFERENCE I
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AFM 2021 Online Launches today November 1 with ‘The Independent Film Ecosphere’ Session Featuring Participant’s Liesl Copland, Upgrade Productions’ Jonathan Kier, The Exchange’s Brian O’Shea & Telepool’s Julia Weber
Full Programming Lineup Unveiled Highlighting Such Topics as VOD, Production Insurance, Documentaries, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Film with New Speakers Added from BRON, Campfire Studios, DogWoof, GLA...
INDIA SWEETS AND SPICES
LOS ANGELES, October 26, 2021 – Myriad Pictures is pleased to announce the international sales rights acquisition of INDIA SWEETS AND SPICES, a comedy from the producers of CRAZY RICH ASIANS, directed and written by Geeta Malik (Troublemaker). Starring Sophia Ali (Truth or Dare, The Longshots, “Grey's Anatomy”), Manisha Koirala (Sanju, Dil Se.., Company), Adil Hussain (Life of Pi, ...
FEATURED RELEASE:
WORKING MAN
(International Territories Only)
Directed by Robert Jury
When the last factory in a small Rust Belt town closes its doors, an unlikely hero emerges in dutiful, quiet Allery Parkes (Peter Gerety, HBO’s “The Wire”). A career employee of the factory, the aging Allery can’t reconcile how to live a life simply sitting at home doing nothing, and against the advice and pleas of his loving wife, Iola (two-time Oscar nomine...
MSR Media Producer Philippe Martinez announced today that Elizabeth Hurley is set to star in the new romantic comedy feature film _Christmas in the Caribbean_ that will start shooting this week in the islands of the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis. The star-packed ensemble also features Caroline Quentin, Nathalie Cox, Edoardo Costa, Hadar Cats, Downtown Julie Brown, and Rafael Martinez. Written by Philippe Martinez and Nathalie Cox, Martinez (Father Christmas is Back) will als...
Connect with Every Part of the Film Industry
The filmmaking world is about what you know and who you know – and AFM 2021 Online delivers both. AFM will provide opportunities for sharing ideas, discovering partners and establishing the foundation for future projects.
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Be sure to look at our website at www.summerhillfilms.com to see all of our available films. We look forward to working with you throughout the rest of 2021 and beyond!
FEATURED RELEASE:
Escape from Area 51
Directed by Eric Mittleman
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Connect with production and sales companies from 35+ countries including Altitude Film Sales, Arclight Films, Artist View Entertainment, Beta Cinema, Blue Fox Entertainment, Celuloide Films, Cinema Management Group, Cornerstone, Dogwoof, Electric Entertainment, Epic Pictures Group, Fantawild Animation, Film Mode Entertainment, Film Seekers, Filmax, Films Boutique, GAGA Corporation, Gaumont, GFM Animation, HanWay Films, Hewes Pictures, Highland Film Group, Hyde Park International, Indie Rights,...
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:
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