There are many reasons 8,000+ filmmakers, producers, writers and other industry professionals from 80+ countries converge at AFM every November. We have prepared a list of the top 10 – check it out by clicking link below.

1. Connect with 400+ distributors and 1,000+ production companies along with 8,000+ filmmakers, producers, writers and other industry professionals from 80+ countries.
2. Discover 2,000+ new films and projects in every state of development and production. 21 of the last 35 Academy Award “Best Picture” winners have come out of AFM.
3. Hear 100+ executives, visionaries and thought leaders at AFM’s Conferences and Roundtables. Get practical takeaways that you can use immediately to grow your business or career. Conferences will cover China, Pitching Essentials, Producing for the Pre-Sales Marketplace, Working with Sales Agents, Film Financing and more.
4. Attend 700+ screenings, including 100+ world premieres. With 30 theatres running non-stop, 30 new films start every two hours!
5. Gain access to billions in buying power. AFM participants spend over US$3 billion annually producing new films.
6. The AFM is six months after Cannes, the longest gap between film markets. Everyone who attends is ready for a vibrant market.
7. Location. Location. Location! Hollywood is home to more film industry companies and professionals than any other region in the world. And Santa Monica offers outstanding restaurants, pubs and shopping, and its beautiful sunsets along the beach.
8. The best deals are done face-to-face. And AFM participants are motivated and serious about doing business. They’ve invested time and money to travel to Santa Monica.
9. Everyone is at AFM. Meet more decision makers in one week than you could see all year.
10. More centralized than Cannes… better weather than Berlin… no festival distraction… AFM is the easiest market for the film industry to do business.

AFM China Conference

Get ready for the AFM China Conference. Read “Ten Things to Know about Working in Film in China.” From partners to censors to import rules, everything is covered.

Unmatched Location for Deal Making

The film capital of the world offers you access to more film industry companies and professionals than any other region enabling you to leverage opportunities beyond the market.

One Week of Non Stop Networking

If you are looking to expand your network and meet new partners for your next project, then plan to attend North America’s largest gathering of film industry professionals.

An Entire Week of Industry Events

AFM features a global film market with 400+ distributors, 6 days of conferences, specialized roundtables, 700+ screenings and 4 hosted receptions. See it all in our new video.

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