It's good to be back ...at AFM 2022

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Filmfestivals.com will be covering AFM 2022 running November 1 - 6  November, 2022  Contact us for advertising options

Every Fall, the Global Film Industry Converges in Santa Monica: Filmmakers, producers, directors and writers from around the world come to AFM to gain exposure, discover new projects and make deals.  

Filmfestivals.com will be covering the online AFM 2022  (43 rd edition) with dailies and newsletters. 
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First AFM for newly appointed Co-Managing Directors Matthew Thompson and Catherine Girard-Cobb

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  IFTA announced new executive additions to its AFM team. Matthew Thompson and Catherine Girard-Cobb have been appointed to the newly created roles of Co-Managing Directors, AFM, reporting to President & CEO Jean Prewitt. They join long-time IFTA Vice Presidents Jennifer Garnick and Robin Burt to develop and support the overall vision, operations and production of the AFM. Thompson, who brings 25 years of event management and production experience, will oversee the AFM Attendee se...

 

Filmfestivals.com salute to Jonathan Wolf in Cannes

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Jonathan Wolf and Jérôme Paillard attended the annual filmfestivals.com wine tasting reception for festival directors held at FilmHedge Terrace - 57 la Croisette in partnership with FILMHEDGE: the film fund which just announced their 100M$ new line of credit at Winston Baker Film Finance Forum. For both Jonathan and Jérôme this was the last "official" Cannes in office. Both had announced a new stage in their life an...

289 exhibitors ready to welcome the industry gathered in Santa Monica for AFM

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The only independently produced sales market in the industry, AFM Exhibitor registration is trending strong with 289 companies registered, including sales, production and distribution companies, as well as international trade organizations, film commissions and production service companies. Confirmed exhibiting companies include: A24, Altitude Film Entertainment, Charades, CJ ENM, Contents Panda, Emperor Motion Pictures, Film Mode Entertainment, FilmNation, Gaumont, G...

 

The AFM Sessions to feature 100 industry leaders

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The AFM Sessions to Feature 100 Industry Leaders, Including Roadside Attractions’  Howard Cohen, Picture Perfect Federation’s Ashley Stern, Constantin Film’s Martin Moszkowicz,   Legion M’s Jeff Annison, Millennium Media’s Jeffrey Greenstein, Protagonist Pictures’ George Hamilton & Many More    LocationEXPO to Feature Film Commissions, Agencies and Production Service Companies from 30 Countries    The American F...

 

 

Watch "How to Work the AFM" Replay + Pitch & Screenings

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We had a tremendous turnout for our online orientation, “How to Work the AFM”.  If you were unable to participate live, the video recording is available for you to Watch Now! A lot of ground regarding the American Film Market was covered and we hope you come away with greater insight into how the market works, tips for how to prepare for your time at AFM, and helpful tools and practical information. AFM 2022, Nov. 1-6 will be full of opportunities. Whether your ...

 

 

The AFM Sessions Take Center Stage

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With so many recent changes in the business, The AFM Sessions will explore experiences and perspectives on the landscape of our industry – from script to screen.  Along with the of 30+ conference sessions and 100 speakers -- leading film executives, producers, decisionmakers, and experts from around the globe -- to our two stages in the Loews Hotel. Speakers from future-oriented companies and organizations, including: Bleecker Street, FilmNation, Lion Forge Animation, Millennium Med...

 

THE BUZZ MAKERS

First look at "Tales of Babylon" by Pelayo De Lario ahead of the Market Premiere

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Crime Thriller, Second film I 120 mn I UK October 2022 I Groucho Arts Ltd I Available for worldwide sales

Synopsis:  In this ultra-hip crime thriller, X and Y are two hitmen which storyline is interwoven with other two hitmen: Mother Nature and The Professional. The lives of these hitmen, a bartender, a kid, her brother, and their gangster leader grandfather intertwine in these wild tales of violence, family and redemption.  In this tale of family, crime, and violence in London,...

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200% WOLF enters pre production and starts sales at AFM

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Heroic poodle Freddy Lupin has everything it takes to lead his werewolf pack. Except respect. If only he were more… wolfish. But when a wayward wish transforms him into a werewolf and deposits a mischievous moon sprite on earth, Freddy must restore the cosmic order before earth and moon collide! Oops! One thing’s for sure – Freddy will never question being a poodle again! In pre-production Runtime 85 minutes CREW Producer Barbara Stephen, Alexia Gates-Foale, ...

 

 

Actress Maeve Quinlan and Producer/Distributor Alexia Melocchi form Hollywood production shingle Flip It Studio

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Actress Producer Maeve Quinlan  - Producer Alexia Melocchi Lifetime star and prolific actress Maeve Quinlan forges a production alliance with International Producer Alexia Melocchi of LITTLE STUDIO FILMS.   Actress Maeve Quinlan and Producer Alexia Melocchi forge a production alliance with FLIP IT STUDIO. Hollywood actress/producer Maeve Quinlan has partnered up with international Producer and Distributor Alexia Melocchi of LITTLE STUDIO FILMS to develop and produce unique storie...

 

 

Princ Films line up at AFM 2022 : World Premieres, Festival Favorites, Theatrical & Streaming Hits

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Princ Films' AFM office will be at the Loews Santa Monica Hotel, suite 605 November 1st through November 6th We have prepared very exciting lineup of new films, including British Post-War drama The Reverend and Mrs. Simpson, staring Julian Glover and Isla Blair and a menacing thriller Braek - both films will screen at the market. We will prepare exclusive footage from our new romance Summer at Charlotte's, now in production. We will introduce to you several n...

 

 

Check out the newest titles from Acort International

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    We will be in attendance with the American Film Market from November 3rd, until November 5th in the afternoon.   Your Worst Fears Realized:  SLASHER & SERIAL KILLER MUST-HAVES ­ ­ ­   ­ ­ ­ ­ ...

 

 

in-person for european films from 16 sales companies at the afm

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RæISE & FRANK by Rachael Moriarty & Peter Murphy (Ireland/Minerva Pictures) 16 sales companies from Europe have been awarded Film Sales Support (FSS) for physical and digital promotion campaigns of 34 European films at one of the major events in the autumn, the American Film Market which takes place on site from 1- 6 November this year. International buyers will finally have the chance to meet with Europe's sales agents in person in L.A. again to discover the newest titles...

 

 

Tattoo big time at AFM screening of SCAB VENDOR

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  Scab Vendor - Trailer from SayWhi5ky on Vimeo.           ...

 

 

SKYLINE MEDIA AFM 2022 slate of films and series

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      Click Here to download For more details, please contact: Ms. Snowy HO International Sales Executive snowy.ho@sk...

 

 

Silk Road Entertainment @ AFM: Natural Disaster Flicks, Sizzling Sport/Political Docs and more

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  AFM '22 Lineup Silk Road Entertainment will be attending AFM from Nov 1-5, 2022.  AFM Office: Loews 721  www.silkroadentertainment.com   FIRENADO Natural Disaster   TRAILER ...

 

 

Principal photography has started on CALORIE A new film by Eisha Marjara

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  CALORIE Ellora credit © Toma Iczkovits   Montreal, Friday, October 28, 2022 – Compass Productions and Filmoption International announce that the feature film Calorie by writer and director Eisha Marjara has started principal photography in Montreal. Starring Ellora Patnaik (Monika), Shanaya Dhillon-Birmhan (Alia), Ashley Ganger (Simi), and Anupam Kher (Mohan), the film follows three generations of women whose present and past lives collide during an emotionally packed...

 

 

'Tucker & Dale Vs. Evil' director Eli Craig to helm Protagonist Pictures latest horror 'Clown in a Cornfield'

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PROTAGONIST PICTURES LAUNCHES SALES AHEAD OF AFM As it nears a worldwide gross of $200M, producers of the smash hit horror Smile have tapped Tucker & Dale Vs. Evil director Eli Craig to helm their latest horror Clown in a Cornfield, it was announced today by Protagonist Pictures CEO Dave Bishop. Protagonist is launching worldwide sales on the hot market title and will introduce to buyers at the upcoming AFM.   Carter Blanchard is adapting Adam Cesare’s Bram Stoker Award-winni...

 

 

Pinnacle Peak Pictures at AFM 2022

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Studio 100 announces production of “Heidi” animation movie

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Studio 100 Media is set to produce a brand-new animation film about the famous little girl from the Swiss Alps “Heidi”. Studio 100 is the rights holder of the classic 1974 anime series and producer of the CGI series from 2015, followed by a second season in 2019. The adventurous series, all adapted from the timeless novel about the orphan girl from Switzerland, written by Johanna Spyri, has still not lost its sparkle and fascination. Planned for completion in 2024, the film curr...

 

 

Cardinal XD at AFM 2022

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VIEW AFM LINEUP             For more information. Visit www.cardinalxd.com/new for new avails.       ...

 

Latido Films new line up for AFM

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t    EXPLORE OUR LINE UP SHOOTING NOW    After a jihadist attack, Santi is taken hostage by Hamza, the only surviving terrorist who forces hi...

 

 

AFM 2022 Producers Pitching Projects powered by AI Forecasts

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Largo presents an innovative pitching session where global producers with “in-development projects” will go face to face with forecasts powered by Largo.ai tools. AI is appearing as a robust assistance tool today for a confident understanding of a film’s potential, audience, and story’s strong and weak points. During the session, the producers will pitch their projects to financiers and distributors by utilizing their AI analysis of the projects over the screenplays. C...

 

 

Hiventy partners with TransPerfect

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      Hiventy is expanding its service offer to the media industry by partnering with TransPerfect to make it easier to create, distribute and broadcast contents around the world. As a leader in the localization industry with more than 7,000 employees located at 100 sites worldwide, TransPerfect will provide Hiventy with support in its development strategy for its four core business segments (post-production, catalogue management and content delivery, localization, preserva...

 

 

Flying bark productions set to produce “200% Wolf” FILM

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  The heroic pink poodle is back with double the fun and double the adventure   Flying Bark Productions has today announced production of “200% Wolf” - the much-anticipated sequel to the internationally successful feature film, “100% Wolf”. The film will be distributed across Australia by StudioCanal while Studio 100 Film is managing international sales.   A co-production with Spain’s Atlantika Films and Western Australia’s Siamese,...

 

 

Fun Rom Com 'Love By Design' Completed Available from Silk Road Entertainment

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Fantastic new productions at AFM

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  FANTASTIC FILMS INTERNATIONAL is pleased to be attending AFM in person Nov....

 

 

Pinnacle Peak Pictures @ AFM

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  Pinnacle Peak Pictures is now booking meetings for the upcoming 2022 AFM from November 1st through November 6th. Please take a look at our current Lineup and schedule a meeting in advance with Ron Gell - V.P. of International Sales & Distribution.    We are taking meetings in the LOEWS 824       ...

 

 

Thailand at AFM2022

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http://thai.film Thailand at AFM 2022   During the next couple of weeks, we'll be taking a look at Thailand's film industry.  With Thailand cinema attendances still significantly lower than pre-COVID levels, how will Thailand's industry adjust?  Will international sales become an even more important source of revenue for Thai films,...

 

 

Moviehouse Entertainment @ AFM 2022

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Roundtable Entertainment Sets Multi-Picture Deal With Slated

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Roundtable Entertainment has entered into a strategic partnership with Slated, through which the online film packaging, financing and distribution marketplace will supply a curated selection of independent films to be produced via Roundtable. We are thrilled to share more great news that broke on Deadline this week! Roundtable Entertainment and Slated have formed a distribution and financing partnership to support more high-scoring Slated-listed films. This partnership ...

 

 

New titles from KOAN for AFM

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NUTCRACKER MASSACRE from Cardinal XD ready for AFM

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NUTCRACKER (2022, w/ PATRICK BERGIN).    "A famous writer visits her family for Christmas and finds a mysterious Nutcracker doll, which soon becomes possessed and wreaks havoc."  See our full lineup here: www.cardinalxd.com/new                  Visit ww...

 

 

Upgrade Productions hires Caroline Kusser as Executive Vice President, Head of Series

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Upgrade Productions, the Los Angeles-based production company that develops and produces premium local language series and films for a global audience, has hired seasoned executive Caroline Kusser as Executive Vice President, Head of Series, it was announced today by co-presidents Matt Brodlie and Jonathan Kier. Kusser will report directly to Brodlie and Kier. Photo credit Anna McMaster   In her new role, Kusser will oversee the development, distribution strategy and production of U...

 

 

Princ Films @American Film Market

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  Princ Films' AFM office will be at the Loews Santa Monica Hotel, suite 605 Our team will be available for meetings November 1st through November 6th   We have prepared very exciting lineup of new films, including British Post-War drama The Reverend and Mrs. Simpson, staring Julian Glover and Isla Blair and a menacing thriller Braek - both films will screen at the market. We will prepare exclusive footage from our new romance Summer at Charlotte's, now in production. ...

 

 

Trends in Hollywood Dealmaking & Sharing of Profits: A Look Back & Forward at the Risk v. Reward Model

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RSVP Now for the IFTA Connect Session... Trends in Hollywood Dealmaking & Sharing of Profits: A Look Back & Forward at the Risk v. Reward Model   Thursday, Oct. 6th 9:30am (PDT) | 12:30pm (EDT) | 5:30pm (BST) | 6:30pm (CEST)  via Zoom Moderator: Anita Wu | Managing Director, GHJ Speakers: Peter Klass | Partner, GHJ James Roiz | SVP, Film Finance & Business Operations, PARTICIPANT Thi...

 

 

AFM premiere action/ fight movie with WWE, UFC, TNA superstars, HOTEL UNDERGROUND is available worldwide

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Come and visit HOTEL UNDERGROUND, where ‘SAW’ and ‘Hostel’ meet the WWE, MMA, & UFC ! This high voltage new fight movie is starring James Storm who defeated Kurt Angle to become world wrestling champion at TNA; Lady Samurai Kaori Kawabuchi, one of the gaming industries biggest motion capture artists and female fighters; Tracey Birdsall of “Rogue Warrior: Robot Fighter” and Andy McPhee of “Sons of Anarchy” ...

 

 

Brand new releases from Summer Hill Films!

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Stealing Cars, Having Sex and Falling in Love with a Native American Twist!     Check out some brand new releases from Summer Hill Films!    Be sure to check out our website at www.summerhillfilms.com to see all our available films. We look forward to working with you throughout the rest of 2022 and beyond! If you're interested in any of these titles, feel free to schedule a meeting below:   FEATURED RELEASE: ...