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AFM American Film Market

AFM – The American Film Market

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What Is AFM?

AFM is The American Film Market. With over 400 distributors, 1,000 production companies, and 8,000 industry professionals, it’s no surprise the American Film Market is the place to be come November. What makes this event so special? Unlike the numerous film festivals throughout the year, the AFM’s sole purpose is to offer seven days of world-class networking opportunities. And to add to that the AFM takes place  in beautiful Santa Monica, CA overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the beautiful beaches of Southern California.

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AFM Holds Valuable Film Industry Seminars & Conferences

Update: Security to be Tightened at AFM

Security will be tightened at AFM this year. Organizers have announced the Loews Hotel lobby will be accessible only to participants with credentials, expanding on the previous policy of closing access to the pool area. The main goal is to make the lobby of the central facility of the market more of a hub of activity for credentialed industry members, enabling those professionals to avoid the unsolicited approaches and nature of conduct in past years.

When Is AFM?

When: Early November

Where: Santa Monica, CA (Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel & all 21 screens on Santa Monica Promenade)

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Inside the Halls of the AFM

Online Registration: According to the official AFM website, passes fall within six different prices. On the low-end of the spectrum you have the Day Pass, which will cost you $275. On the high-end you can opt to pay $1,495 for the platinum “all-access” pass. According to the chart, the Executive Pass is the best value at $1,095. Make sure you head to the website in the next week, as the online registration window closes November 2nd.

On-site Registration: On-site registration will be available for all packages, though they will cost you on average $50 more than the online registration.

Badges & Prices – Full details on badges, packages and conference pass can be found Here

Reminder:  Online Registration Closes Oct 26, 6:00 PM PDT “October 29th is the deadline to submit badge photos in advance. After this date photos must be taken on-site. Materials to be received at off-site warehouse to guarantee delivery to AFM offices prior to check-in.

Information for Buyers: Buyer accreditation has closed. Click here for more information.

Conference Series:

Another aspect of the AFM that makes it so special is its incredible conference series. Whether you’re an industry professional or not, you’ll want to attend at least one of these insightful events. Below are just a few of the ten separate sessions: Finance Conference, Marketing Conference. .

AFM Campus:

For a great, interactive map of the AFM campus click the image below.

Is AFM a Good Networking Opportunity?

Remember, this is “non-stop” networking with real film industry insiders. Whether you’re trying to sell your film or gain finance for a new project, AFM  is where you want to be. Finally, if you need a finance and camera ready film budget and schedule package contact www.FilmBudget.com the international leader in worldwide film budget production services.

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About Jack Binder

Jack Binder is a film producer, line producer & DGA unit production manager working for The Walt Disney Company, Columbia Pictures, Lionsgate, New Line Cinema, HBO, Showtime & more. Produced by Jack Binder 'First Reformed', 'The Upside of Anger', 'Reign Over Me', 'Man About Town', The Search For John Gissing', 'Londinium', Indian Summer...
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