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Steven Seagal is THE PERFECT WEAPON from Boundless Pictures new label: Firebrand

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Boundless Pictures' Founder Courtney Lauren Penn and Co-Founder Brandon Burrows announced today the launch of their new subsidiary label FIREBRAND will now handle its growing slate of elevated-genre pictures $10 million and under in budget.   FIREBRAND's inaugural picture is THE PERFECT WEAPON, which wrapped production last week (Monday, Oct 26th) starring Steven Seagal, Johnny Messner (TEARS OF THE SUN), and Sasha Jackson ('Till Death, One Tree Hill). The sci fi actioner is d...

Water magnate Derick Halliman transitioned into the movie biz by producing his first short, Leave With Us

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From the rippling water business to the thunderous film industry, Derick Halliman, businessman, entrepreneur, water industry magnate and now independent filmmaker is smashing into the movie business with a bang! Over the last year or so, water magnate Derick Halliman "streamlessly" transitioned into the movie biz by producing his first ever independent short,  Leave With Us (a Mountain Park Media Production), which will be debuting at The BronzeLenzs Film Festival in Atlanta...

The Movie Studio is looking for reps at AFM 11/4-12.

Lucrative opportunity commission based with some leads supplied Please contact Mitchell J Schultz, Acquisitions Director mitchell@tmsfilmco.com (561) 358-0597 ...

Lost in Vietnam by Cult director Jackie Kong finds home at AFM

    LOST IN VIETNAM-  Two American Buddies encounter one hilarious obstacle after another when they go looking for a long lost mother. In the spirit of "Hangover" and "Tropic Thunder" they find themselves "LOST IN VIETNAM", while also trying to make the ultimate Vietnam War movie from the North Vietnamese point of view. This comedy has it all - love, war, Fem Power! with the biggest Asian stars! LOL funny from cult film director Jackie Kong. (shooti...

Grace Worldwide (AGW) will handle international sales on their film “Isn’t It Delicious,”

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Skyline-NYC Productions and Empekay KayJayKay Productions announce that Angel Grace Worldwide (AGW) will handle international sales on their film “Isn’t It Delicious,” starring Tony Award nominated actress Kathleen Chalfant (“Angels in America,” Showtime’s current Golden Globe-winning series “The Affair”); Golden Globe winner and BAFTA nominee Keir Dullea (Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey,” “Infinitely Polar Bear”); To...

JK Simmons set to star in THE BACHELORS

Nadine de Barros   Oscar winner JK Simmons (WHIPLASH, TERMINATOR GENISYS, JUNO) is set to star in the ensemble comedic drama THE BACHELORS, it was announced today by Fortitude International’s co-founders Nadine de Barros, Robert Ogden Barnum and Daniel Wagner alongside producers Matthew Baer (UNBROKEN, MAGGIE, CITY BY THE SEA) and George Parra (upcoming JOY, THE DESCENDANTS, SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK).   Written and to be directed by Kurt Voelker (SWEET NOVEMBER, PARK), the...

70+ first time sellers at AFM

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The American Film Market (AFM), taking place November 4 - 11, has today announced that more than 70 new exhibiting companies are set to arrive in Santa Monica. The new sellers come from every continent and 18 countries including Armenia, China, Hungary, Japan, Malta, Malaysia and Ukraine.   Jonathan Wolf, AFM Managing Director, commented: “These 70 new sales companies, and 300 more from over 50 countries, are the world’s motion picture entrepreneurs. They ensure that independe...

LOST AMAZON animated feature by executive producer Roland Emmerich will be introduced at AFM

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AFM'15 ROLAND EMMERICH EXPLORES DDI'S LOST AMAZON   Jason Moring, president of DDI, announced today the acquisition of worldwide sales rights of the animated feature LOST AMAZON by executive producer Roland Emmerich.   DDI will be introducing the film to international buyers at the American Film Market.   Additional to Roland Emmerich executive producing, LOS...

AFM 2015 Line Up for UDI

ON RELEASE THE ENDLESS RIVER by Oliver Hermanus     Crime Drama - South Africa, France - 2015 - 110min A young waitress welcomes her husband home to the small South African town of Riviersonderend (Endless River) after his four-year jail sentence. At first it appears their plans for a new life together are finally being realized. But when the family of a foreigner living on a nearby farm is brutally murdered, the young woman and the grieving w...

If you only make one meeting at AFM, make it this one.

Special Offer for FilmFestivals.com Members  SHIFT have 10 branded platforms to give away during AFM. So be in quick and schedule a meeting today. Timeslots are limited so act now.   Our industry is rapidly evolving. To be relevant tomorrow, you need to start thinking about your digital future today.  Video Technology Company ‘SHIFT’ are leading the digital revolution and will be releasing a suite of must see VOD solutions at AFM. SHIFT create Netflix, iTunes &a...

Rainbow without colours from Leo Media and Technology Ltd

World Rights available for CÂU VÔNG KHÔNG SÂC / RAINBOW WITHOUT COLOURS   2015, Colour, Vietnam. The film premiered at Montreal World Film Festival (First Films World Competition)  Synopsis It was a full moon day in July, a day on which many Vietnamese believe spirits of the dead can return home. Mrs Yen was sleeping and she dreamt about Hung -- her elder, adopted son, who died many years ago. Why is Hung’s spirit returning? Is it to seek revenge ...

Two Films Solo & Duet: One Budget Two audiences, Maximize ROI with the Hitchcock knot

  OUR FILMS SOLO (Adventure/Thriller) After a business woman reluctantly joins forces with her inventor ex-husband who has built the world’s first commercial flying car, rival companies and military factions want the technology at any cost. DUET (Romantic Dramedy) Upon reconnecting with her ex-husband’s rockstar client and every woman’s heart throb, Cass finds herself in a romantic triangle with two modern-day knights who want to protect her and the flyi...

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Enter promo code fest21 and save 25% on registration through November 13, 2015   Join high-level executives and pioneers in film, television, digital and gaming. This forum will serve as the premiere platform for conversations between Hollywood, Silicon Valley, and Asia and ...

Gerald Poterton The Flying Animator Animation featured on Kickstarter with fantastic cult rewards.

    The Flying Animator featured Animation World Network until Nov 6 on Kickstarter; backers urgently needed now time is running out Join the flying team! Fantastic rewards Musivision Films is  producing the first-ever documentary on the life and career of Heavy Metal director Gerald Potterton, The Flying Animator. Our crowdfunding campaign ends this coming Friday November 6 and we need your backing for the film to be completed! ...

THE INHABITANTS will haunt your AFM!

TomCat Films is proud to present: The Inhabitants! TomCat Films/Summer Hill Films Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel from November 4 to 11.  Suite number 327.  Our phone at the show will be 310.458.6700 ext. 327. A young couple gets more than they bargained for when they buy an historic bed and breakfast in New England only to discover that the old house is hiding a dark secret within its walls.   Watch the trailer here The Inhabitants is ready for immediate deli...

SONG FROM THE FOREST directed by Michael Obert- SPECIAL SCREENINGS in LOS ANGELES This Week

Join us for a special screening of SONG FROM THE FOREST, directed by Michael Obert.  Special screenings this week in LA and San Francisco with director Michael Obert in attendance.    TONDOWSKI FILMS AND FRIENDS PRESENT   SONG FROM THE FOREST A DOCUMENTARY BY MICHAEL OBERT  view trailer here   FEATURING LOUIS SARNO AND JIM JARMUSCH YOU AND A GUEST ARE INVITED TO ATTEND  ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL SCREENINGS LOS ANGELES USC SC...

THE ARCHBISHOP AND THE ANTICHRIST - Forest Whitaker and Vince Vaughn set to star

Oscar winner Forest Whitaker (LEE DANIELS’ THE BUTLER, THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND) and Vince Vaughn (upcoming HACKSAW RIDGE, INTO THE WILD) are set to star in the drama THE ARCHBISHOP AND THE ANTICHRIST to be directed by two time Oscar nominee writer/director Roland Joffé (THE KILLING FIELDS, THE SCARLET LETTER), it was announced today by Emmy Award nominated producer Craig Baumgarten (HOOK, NEVER BACK DOWN).   Joffé co-wrote the screenplay with Michael Ashton. Curren...

Le Vision Pictures USA have acquired the rights to Jayson Rothwell’s (POLAR, 40 THIEVES) Zodiac: The Year of The Snake

   Los Angeles based Le Vision Pictures USA announced today that they have acquired the rights to Jayson Rothwell’s (POLAR, 40 THIEVES) ZODIAC: THE YEAR OF THE SNAKE which Bernie Goldmann (THE LAST WITCH HUNTER, 300 Series) will produce under his banner Goldmann Pictures, alongside Le Vision Pictures CEO Zhang Zhao. ZODIAC is a high-octane action feature film that follows a group of international peace keepers, who are inspired by the 12 Chinese zodiac signs.   The move m...

AFM 2015 New Titles for FANTASTIC FILMS INTERNATIONAL

FANTASTIC FILMS INTERNATIONAL is introducing the following Fantastic NEW titles and new trailers for AFM: DEX HAMILTON AND THE DOOMSDAY SWARM (new title, new trailer); THE BROKEN KEY (new name cast, new title, new trailer); AROUND THE WORLD ON A FLYING WINDMILL (new title, new trailer); THE CUSHION (new teaser).  We will also introduce or announce a few additional new animated and live action features and TV series at the market. At AFM 2015, we are located at LO...

Willem Dafoe Joins Nicolas Cage In Pure Dopamine and Arclight Films’ Gritty Crime-Thriller DOG EAT DOG

Paul Schrader commented on the poster: "Arclight and I comped this artwork for Dog Eat Dog. It based on the British paperback. We're doing something bold here in Cleveland and I wanted to get away from the generic Nick Cage artwork of the past several years. I got burned last time. This time I've got final cut." Edgy Contemporary Crime-Thriller Directed by Paul Schrader Rounds Out Cast and Moves into Production Arclight Films and Pure Dopamine are pleased to announce ...

Forest Whitaker and Vince Vaughn To Star in THE ARCHBISHOP AND THE ANTICHRIST

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Los Angeles, CA (November 2, 2015) – Oscar winner Forest Whitaker (LEE DANIELS’ THE BUTLER, THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND) and Vince Vaughn (upcoming HACKSAW RIDGE, INTO THE WILD) are set to star in the drama THE ARCHBISHOP AND THE ANTICHRIST to be directed by two time Oscar nominee writer/director Roland Joffé (THE KILLING FIELDS, THE SCARLET LETTER), it was announced today by Emmy Award nominated producer Craig Baumgarten (HOOK, NEVER BACK DOWN). Joffé co-wrote the scree...

Summer Hill Films gets pregnant with Titus Heckel's Charming Widowed Father-Infant comedy WITH CHILD

COME SEE US ATAFM November 4 – 11; 2015 LOEWS OFFICE #327!     Charming Widowed Father-Infant comedy WITH CHILD   Phoenix, Arizona - November 2, 2015 - Summer Hill Films, a U.S. theatrical distributor and worldwide sales company with international and domestic appeal, is pleased to announce it has acquired All Rights Worldwide to the critically acclaimed feature film WITH CHILD.    The Canadian produced film was written and directed by Titus Heckel and m...

400 Exhibitors at AFM 2015 See the Full List

With more than 1,000 production companies attending, 400 distributors exhibiting and 100+ speakers, AFM offers you a rare opportunity to connect with the film industry's movers and shakers from around the world… in one place at one time. - 2,000+ new films & projects - 1,000+ production companies - 400+ distributors - 324 market premieres… and more added daily - 80+ world premieres - Titles available from 50+ countries - One week of industry networking - Hollywood...

AFM 2015 Full Line Up for TomCat Films/Summer Hill Films

NEW RELEASES FROM TOMCAT FILMS TomCat Films/Summer Hill Films will be attending the American Film Market at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel from November 4 to 11.  Our suite number will be 327.  Our phone at the show will be 310.458.6700 ext. 327.   Meet Ted Chalmers CEO E: ted@summerhillfilms.com D: 1.480.535.8713 M: 1.623.476.9150 TomCat Films/Summer Hill Films Phone: +1-480-535-8711 Fax: +1-480-535-8712 Email: ted@summerhillfilms...

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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.

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2019 Complete Coverage

2018 FULL HIT STORY TOLD IN 8 EPISODES

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Opening Newsletter N°3 
N°4 (November 2) 
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N°6 (November 4)  
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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
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