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AFM’s Conferences, Panels, Workshops and Presentations will guide you in taking your film from concept to screen while navigating the rapidly evolving industry. Topics cover every aspect of film — pitch, finance, production, marketing and distribution. Preview the Stage Schedules.
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STAGE SESSIONS
Opening Session
Coming soon …
01 NOV
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
FINANCE CONFERENCE I
Bridging the Production Insurance Gap
The continued lack of pandemic insurance has added complexities, expense …
01 NOV
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
FINANCE CONFERENCE II
Film Finance Success: The Producer’s Perspective
Industry experts explore finding and retaining investors as films move …
01 NOV
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Black Filmmakers at the Crossroads to Success
Film lovers have never been treated to such a wide …
01 NOV
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
The Filmmaker’s Guide to Creative NFTs
NFTs have gained traction among creators in the art and …
01 NOV
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Entertainment Partners Presents TBA
Coming soon. …
01 NOV
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Variety Presents TBA
Coming soon. …
01 NOV
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
EFP Presents TBA
Coming soon …
02 NOV
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
The Film Collaborative Presents TBA
Coming soon …
02 NOV
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
PRODUCTION CONFERENCE I
Limited Budget Features with Huge Profit Potential
What makes a film investment-worthy? Producers and decision makers discuss …
02 NOV
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
PRODUCTION CONFERENCE II
The Casting Effect: How Talent Choices Impact Every Phase of Production
Cast is one of the most important elements of any …
02 NOV
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Building a Marketing Toolkit
Motion picture marketing executives will walk you through the key …
02 NOV
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Writers Workshop: A Story Analyst’s Approach to Screenwriting
Whether you are writing a studio feature or an independent …
02 NOV
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
The Director/Producer Relationship
Learn the best ways directors and producers can work together …
02 NOV
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Global Streaming & The Future of Entertainment in Asia
Global streaming has changed the consumption, distribution, financing, and production …
03 NOV
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Indie Film Hustle
Coming soon …
03 NOV
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
International Film Market: Consumption of Black Culture, Rejection of Black Stories
The world’s appreciation for black culture is apparent. It’s influence …
03 NOV
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
DISTRIBUTION CONFERENCE I
The Path to VOD Success: Strategies for Independents
Our executive panel will provide insights into the marketplace and …
03 NOV
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
DISTRIBUTION CONFERENCE II
How Streamers Approach Independent Content
Gaining attention in the saturated market is challenging. Platform leaders …
03 NOV
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Producing Movies for Networks and Platforms
The demand for Made-for-TV Movies is exploding. Cable networks and …
03 NOV
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Fueling The Global Value of Content
Global streaming platforms are creating a frenzy in the content …
03 NOV
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Portugal Film Commission Presents TBA
Coming soon …
03 NOV
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
An Interactive Study: How to Cast the Right Actors for Your Film by Using AI
Artificial intelligence is appearing as an important assistance mechanism in …
04 NOV
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
PITCH CONFERENCE: The Pitching Essentials: The Two Minute Pitches
A good pitch can get a bad film made while …
04 NOV
11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Producing Standout Documentary Features
Audiences are seeking out more documentaries than ever before. What …
04 NOV
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Demystifying the SPLATAM Market
Have you ever wondered what entertainment production looks like beyond …
04 NOV
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Writers Workshop: Unforgettable: 10 Ways to Create Compelling Characters
Getting your reader to empathize with and root for your …
04 NOV
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Animation: A Growing Territory for Independents
While the pandemic has limited live-action film production over the …
05 NOV
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
EUROVOD Presents TBA
Coming soon …
05 NOV
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Working with Sales Agents
To reach the global audience, an independent producer’s best ally …
05 NOV
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
How to Profit with Micro-Budget Features
High quality micro-budget films are no longer a novelty, making …
05 NOV
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Writers Workshop: The Voice of the Writer
Producers and representatives say they want a writer with a …
05 NOV
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
New Perspective on Horror
Traditionally low-budget, high-return, Horror has been an independent film industry …
05 NOV
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
