Every November, the entire global film industry converges in Santa Monica for the American Film Market.
AFM is the premier film acquisition, development and networking event where more than $1 Billion in distribution and film financing deals are closed each year on completed films and those in every stage of development. More business-oriented than any other motion picture event, thousands of professionals from all corners of our industry come together at AFM to develop, showcase, discover, finance and license 1000s of independent films and projects destined for the world’s audiences.
At AFM, participants can also attend The AFM Sessions – 30+ world class conferences and panels, and connect with the independent film community’s decision makers, all in one convenient location.
AFM is the only sales market produced by the Independents for our industry.
Key AFM Dates to Know
Registration Opens
Exhibitors – Offices and Meeting Spaces:
OPEN NOW
Exhibitors – Offices and Space Assignments Begin:
MONDAY, JUNE 26
Accredited Buyers:
WEDNESDAY, JULY 5
Industry Professionals:
WEDNESDAY, JULY 5
Hotel Reservations:
WEDNESDAY, JULY 5
Press Credentials:
TUESDAY, JULY 18
Onsite Schedule
Exhibitor Check-In Opens:
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29
Buyer Badge Pick-Up Opens:
MONDAY, OCTOBER 30
Attendee Badge Pick-Up Opens for Platinum, Executive & Day Badges:
MONDAY, OCTOBER 30
Market & LocationEXPO:
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31 – SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4
The AFM Sessions:
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 – SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4
