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AFM is home to 7,000+ decision-makers from 80+ counties. Over eight days, AFM participants buy, sell and license, attend screenings, conferences and parties, and close more than US$1 Billion in motion picture production and distribution deals – on both completed films and those in every stage of development and production.

AFM’s location in Hollywood’s Backyard offers participants access to more film industry companies and professionals than any other region of the world.

Santa Monica is the backdrop for the biggest film deals of the year. That’s because AFM is the meeting place for the world’s Buyers and Sellers. It’s where the industry gathers to discover, preview and buy next year’s most profitable films and projects.

Films and projects from around the world – in every stage of development and production – are announced and presented at AFM. More than 90% of the word’s films are financed, produced and/or distributed by AFM participants.

Meet with 100+ film commissions, production facilities and service companies from around the world that can quickly get your film moving. Together they offer billions of dollars in production incentives.

Hollywood’s largest Conference delivers knowledge and insights from thought leaders, decision makers and experts. Plus: Roundtables offer open-ended discussions that explore specialized topics and timely issues in an intimate setting and Writers’ Workshops help shape screenplays into compelling narratives that will resonate with studios, investors and global audiences.