The American Film Market is poised to be a vibrant, robust market! Professionals from every facet of the global industry will be in Santa Monica attending AFM, with registrations from every segment - Production & Sales Companies, Buyers and Attendees - running strong and on par or up from this time last year and steadily rising.  With more than 60 countries already represented and only 5 weeks until showtime, the industry is focused on AFM. This is the place to do business this November. Make sure to start setting your meeting schedule now!

Some of the independent companies shaping the global film and TV landscape in all genres and languages are already confirmed to exhibit at AFM, include:

AFM is the place to make meaningful industry connections! Don't miss this opportunity to meet face-to-face with 100s of industry professionals, including production, sales and distribution companies, film commissions and production service companies, all in one location.

If you're looking to fully immerse yourself in the AFM experience, our VIP Platinum Badge is for you! From an invitation to a private Opening Night cocktail party, preferred entrance to The AFM Sessions, access to a Platinum Concierge, and more, Platinum gives you the enhanced visibility and time-saving convenience you need. There's a variety of badge options to select from. Register by October 6 before prices go up!

All Attendee Badges, except One-Day badges, include the following Benefits Package:

• Access to all Exhibition Floors
• Invite to the New AFM23 App
• Access to LocationEXPO
• Wi-Fi for 2 Devices at Le Meridien Delfina
• Access to Most Market Screenings
• 1-Year Subscription to Cinando
• Option to Screen on AFM On-Demand
• 2023 Limited Edition AFM Poster
• Lowest Rates for Santa Monica Hotels until Sept 29

You've reached the most important phase for your film seeking the right buyers for distribution and/or a sales agent to represent you and your feature.

As an AFM Attendee, you have two opportunities to screen your film and be discovered by decision makers seeking their next releases:

• In an AFM Commercial Theatre in downtown Santa Monica, pricing starts at $945.
• On AFM's Screenings On-Demand platform for $400 per film. Your film will be available for all attendees to view beginning one week before AFM through March 31, 2024.

Once again, The AFM Sessions will present four full days of programming exploring today's global industry, sharing knowledge that is needed by entertainment professionals universally. Forecasts for the future, marketplace intelligence, advice on how to best navigate our industry, and conversations on the most current topics and technologies across Financing, Production, Distribution, Streaming, Diversity, and more will be shared through the lens of 100+ Speakers from all facets of the business. Check out the full list of The AFM Session topics and stay tuned for more details! Register for an AFM Plus or Platinum Badge and get access to the full lineup of sessions.

Just a few of the many informative panels that are scheduled across our two stages include:

• The Global Perspective: Breaking the Boundaries of Today's Film Marketplace
• Film Funding Today: The Benefits & Limitations of Global Tax Incentives
• Harnessing the Power of Music for Film
• Changing Minds and Bettering Lives Through Storytelling
• Fast Times in the Ad-Supported Distribution Landscape for Independents
• Getting Your Film Made, Seen, and Profitable in The Streaming Era
• Evolving Roles and Relationships: Sales Agents and Producers

The Pitch Conference on Saturday, Nov. 4 is a must-attend event during the The AFM Sessions! Not only will you have the opportunity to watch numerous script pitches in action and learn how to effectively pitch for yourself, but you also can submit a pitch video for the opportunity to take the AFM stage and pitch to our industry panel. Our renowned panelists, including award-winning producer Cassian Elwes and Screenwriting consultant Lee Jessup, will provide unvarnished feedback on each project pitch explaining what worked, what didn't and why.

To be considered to pitch on stage, a valid Platinum or Plus Attendee Badge is required and the deadline to submit is Oct. 16. Check out the Pitch Submission Guide for more information on submitting your pitch video.

American Film Market

AmericanFilmMarket.com/attendee

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