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2011 AMERICAN FILM MARKET INDUSTRY CONVERSATIONS SERIES TO FEATURE ROB REINER, LAUREN SHULER DONNER, KEVIN POLLAK & SELMA BLAIR

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Darlene

LOS ANGELES, CA

10/31/2011

The 2011 American Film Market (AFM®) announced today that Academy Award® and Golden Globe®-nominated Rob Reiner, director and co-writer of “Summer at Dog Dave’s” (Voltage Pictures); talent from the film “Columbus Circle” (Lightning Entertainment), including producer, co-writer and star Kevin Pollak, star Selma Blair and director George Gallo; and producer Lauren Shuler Donner will be among those featured as part of the AFM’s new Industry Conversations program.

These intimate and exclusive sessions will spotlight many of the film industry’s prominent players, giving AFM attendees a rare opportunity to hear directly from key Hollywood and global players through candid discussions. Industry Conversations will be offered free to market attendees daily from Nov. 2-8 (entrance is limited by capacity).

Highlights of the Industry Conversations program include:

Thursday, 3 November, 2011:

“Columbus Circle” – A Conversation with Actor Kevin Pollak (co-writer & producer), Actress Selma Blair, director and co-writer George Gallo;TBD executive from Lightning Entertainment or another Producer.

“Columbus Circle” is a stylish and riveting thriller about a reclusive young heiress, Abigail, who lives a guarded and sheltered life in a luxurious New York penthouse. But when she is befriended by Lillian and Charlie, the glamorous new owners of the apartment next door, Abigail’s safe and secure existence is suddenly threatened. The film stars Selma Blair, Amy Smart, Giovanni Ribisi, Jason Lee and Kevin Pollak. (Lightning Entertainment; American Film Market World Premiere).

Flights. Camera. Action. How to make it all happen – A Conversation with Bertram von Munster, Co-creator and Executive Producer, “The Amazing Race.” Hosted by Jack Gonzales, Former Travel Director, Sony Pictures.

Friday, 4 November, 2011:

The Producer’s Vision: A Conversation with Colombian Producer Rodrigo Guerrero Rojas,Producer, “Maria Full of Grace,” “Contracorriente (Undertow),” “La Cara Oculta.” Hosted by Bertrand Moullier, Naval Conseil, FIAPF Senior Expert for International Affairs.

With the support of FIAPF – The International Federation of Film Producers Associations.

Saturday, 5 November, 2011:

The PGA Presents: A Conversation with Lauren Shuler Donner,Producer, “X-Men” franchise, “The Secret Life of Bees,” “Any Given Sunday,” “You’ve Got Mail,” “St. Elmo’s Fire.” Hosted by William Stuart, President, Aurora Productions.

Sunday, 6 November, 2011:

“Summer at Dog Dave’s” – A Conversation with Director/Co-Writer Rob Reiner

A formerly famous western writer attempts to rediscover the talent that made him great in a small rural town. In doing so, he helps a young girl find her wild imagination and helps her mother find love once more. Film stars Morgan Freeman, Virginia Madsen and Madeline Carroll.

(Voltage Pictures, film is currently in post-production)

Monday, 7 November, 2011:

From the Trenches: The Director’s Viewpoint with Jon Amiel,Director, “Creation,” “Entrapment,” “The Man Who Knew Too Little,” “Copycat,” “Sommersby,” “The Core,” and for television “The Tudors,” “The Borgias,” and “The Singing Detective.”Hosted by John Alan Simon, Writer/ Director, “Radio Free Albemuth;” Producer, “The Getaway;” Former Staff Writer, New OrleansTimes-Picayune, Member, BAFTA/LA Board of Directors.

Presented by British Academy of Film & Television Arts – Los Angeles.

For the full schedule of Industry Conversations, visit: http://www.AmericanFilmMarket.com/industry-conversations

About the AFM

The business of independent motion picture production and distribution – a truly collaborative process – reaches its peak every year at the AFM, when more than 8,000 industry leaders converge in Santa Monica for eight days of deal-making, screenings, conferences, premieres, networking and parties. Participants come from more than 70 countries and include acquisition and development executives, agents, attorneys, directors, distributors, festival directors, financiers, film commissioners, producers, writers, the world’s press and all those who provide services to the motion picture industry.

Founded in 1981, the AFM quickly became the premier global marketplace where Hollywood’s decision-makers and trendsetters all gather under one roof. Unlike a film festival, the AFM is a marketplace where production and distribution deals are closed. In just eight days, more than $800 million in deals will be sealed – on both completed films and those in every stage of development and production – making the AFM the must-attend industry event.

The AFM is produced by the Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA), the trade association representing the world’s producers and distributors of independent motion pictures and television programs. More information is online at www.IFTA-online.org.

About AFI FEST presented by Audi

Celebrating its 25th year as a program of the American Film Institute, AFI FEST 2011 presented by Audi will take place November 3 through 10 in the heart of Hollywood. Kicking off the awards season each year, AFI FEST offers a crucial avenue of exposure to the entertainment community, while providing appreciative audiences with a festive atmosphere and the very best of global cinema, right in the center of the film capital of the world.

The American Film Market (AFM), November 2 through 9, 2011, is the market partner of AFIFEST. Together, AFI FEST and AFM provide the only concurrent festival-market event in North America. AFI FEST is the only FIAPF-accredited film festival in the United States. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognizes AFI FEST as a qualifying festival for the Short Films category for the annual Academy Awards®.

Additional information about AFI FEST 2011 presented by Audi is available at AFI.com/AFIFEST. Connect with AFI FEST at facebook.com/AFIFEST, twitter.com/AFIFESTand youtube.com/AFIFEST.

AMERICAN FILM MARKET® SETS TOPICS AND SCHEDULE FOR FIVE-DAY AFM CONFERENCE SERIES AT 2012 MARKET; NEW AFM WEBSITE ALSO UNVEILED

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Darlene

07/06/2012

Los Angeles, CA, July 6, 2012– The American Film Market (AFM®) set for Oct. 31-Nov. 7 in Santa Monica, today announced the topics and schedule for its five day AFM Conference Series . The, Conferences, covering a range of timely and valuable topics spanning from treatment to screen, will take place 9:15 am – 12:45 pm daily from Friday, Nov. 2 – Tuesday, Nov. 6, and will be comprised of a Finance Conference, Pitch Conference, Marketing Conference, Video-on-Demand Conference and Micro-Budget Conference.

The program provides AFM attendees, who hail from more than 70 countries, invaluable knowledge, insight, access and a rare opportunity to hear from the industry’s global thought leaders, decision makers and experts all in one place. The AFM Conference Series launched in 2011 and sold out in its first year with more than 700 attendees at each event.

In addition, the AFM has just unveiled its newly redesigned website (www.americanfilmmarket.com) which coincides with the opening of registration for the Fall market. The new website has an improved user interface and navigation, and has a new visual design, making it easier for AFM attendees to find the information they need. In addition, the site boasts better content capabilities and allows more seamless ways to connect with AFM’s popular social media channels including Facebook, Twitterand LinkedIn.

“AFM is attended by industry leaders from more than 70 countries so the AFM Conference Series has a tremendous pool of experts and innovators to draw from.” said Jonathan Wolf, executive vice president of the Independent Film & Television Alliance and managing director of the AFM. “This makes the AFM Conference Series unique and invaluable. We are looking forward to building on the 2011 inaugural, sold-out event by exploring topics that are most relevant to global filmmakers.”

The 2012 AFM Conference Series will consist of:

Finance Conference, Friday, November 2

Leading CEOs, filmmakers, financiers and studio executives converge to explore the state of independent film financing, emerging trends, where the money is, new opportunities and incentives, and what the future holds.

Pitch Conference, Saturday, November 3

A good pitch can get a bad film made and a bad pitch can leave a terrific project languishing on the shelf. Pitching is part art (it’s creative), part science (needs to follow a tight script) and part salesmanship. Conference attendees will first learn the essential rules and tools of pitching from the experts. Then, volunteers from the audience (you?) will pitch a panel of Hollywood decision makers. They will give unvarnished feedback on each pitch – saying what worked, what didn’t, and why. Warning: This session is not for the weak.

Marketing Conference, Sunday, November 4

Connecting with and engaging the audience in authentic, creative ways is critical. Word-of-mouth and friend recommendations can make or break the box office results. The gurus behind the most successful and innovative new media marketing campaigns discuss reinventing the marketing wheel, explore how the consumer can be the most effective marketing tool and reveal how to win over the broadest possible audience.

Video-On-Demand Conference, Monday, November 5

Video-On-Demand is a growing revenue stream for filmmakers and content providers. Like the excitement of a gold rush, many hope for a future when all films are available worldwide and every film finds an audience. Producers, distributors and platforms will come together to disclose who is making money, how they are doing it and what the future holds – separating fact from fiction.

Micro-Budget Conference, Tuesday, November 6

New and unconventional financing, marketing and distribution resources are proving very successful for Micro-Budget films. Producers and distributors will reveal how to find the money, making the most of budgets, what distributors are looking for, reaching your audience and how these new tools are redefining the film business.

The 2012 AFM Conference Series will be held at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel (101 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica). For additional information, visit www.AmericanFilmMarket.com/conferences.

About the AFM

AMERICAN FILM MARKET® TO OPEN WITH MORE THAN 50 NEW EXHIBITING COMPANIES

Posted on June 30, 2015June 30, 2015 by Darlene

National Organizations from Australia, Dominican Republic, Panama, Russia and Thailand also Make AFM® Debut

Los Angeles, CA

10/03/2012

The American Film Market (AFM), set for Oct. 31-Nov. 7 in Santa Monica, will kick off with more than 50 new exhibiting companies. National organizations from Australia, Dominican Republic, Panama, Russia and Thailand will also have a presence at AFM for the first time.

New exhibitors hail from more than 18 countries and include such companies as: Altitude Film Sales (William Clarke and Andy Mayson), Embankment Films (Hugo Grumbar and Tim Haslam), Good Universe (Joe Drake and Nathan Kahane), Mister Smith Entertainment (David Garrett), Radiant Films International (Mimi Steinbauer), Speranza13 Media (Camela Galano) and The Solution Entertainment Group (Lisa Wilson). For full list of 2012 AFM Exhibiting Companies, see: www.AmericanFilmMarket.com/attendee/afm-exhibitor-list

National organizations, both new and those returning to the AFM this year, include: Ausfilm (Australia), China Film Promotion International (China), Consulate General of Brazil, LA (Brazil), Colombia Film Commission (Columbia),FAPAE – Audiovisiual Trade, S.L.(Spain), Fiji Film(Figi), Hong Kong Trade Development Council (Hong Kong), German Films Service + Marketing GmbH (Germany), International Consulate of Argentina (Argentina), JETRO (Japan), Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) (Korea), Mexico Film Commission (Mexico), National Federation of Thai Film Associations (Thailand), NFDC – INDIA (India), NZ Film (New Zealand), Panama Film Commission (Panama), Puerto Rico Film Commission (Puerto Rico), Quebec Film and Television Council (Quebec), ROSINKO (Russia), Russian Cinema Fund (Russia), Thailand Film Commission (Thailand), Turkish Cinema (Turkey).

Jonathan Wolf, executive vice president of the Independent Film & Television Alliance and managing director of the AFM commented, “Global production is steadily expanding. The AFM welcomes and looks forward to supporting the producers, distributors and national organizations from every corner of the world.”

About the AFM

The business of independent motion picture production and distribution reaches its peak every year at the American Film Market, Oct. 31 – Nov. 7, 2012. The global film industry converges in Santa Monica for eight days of deal-making on films in every stage of development and production, as well as screenings, conferences, networking and parties.

With 8,000 industry leaders from more than 70 countries, 700 screenings and the industry’s largest Conference Series, AFM is the pivotal destination for independent filmmakers, directors, distributors, financiers, industry executives, producers, talent, writers, the international media and all those who provide services to the worldwide motion picture industry.

The AFM is produced by the Independent Film & Television Alliance®, the global trade association of the independent motion picture and television industry and the voice and advocate for the Independents worldwide. Visitwww.AmericanFilmMarket.com and www.IFTA-online.org for more.

AMERICAN FILM MARKET REVEALS GLOBAL INDUSTRY LEADERS FOR FIVE-DAY CONFERENCE SERIES

Posted on June 30, 2015June 30, 2015 by Darlene

Initial Panelists Include Senior Executives from Entertainment One, Exclusive Media Group, Focus Features International, Fortissimo Films, GK Films, Magnolia Pictures, Relativity Media, Sony Pictures Interactive, Troma Entertainment, William Morris Endeavor, Among Others

Los Angeles, CA

10/09/2012

The 2012 American Film Market today announced its initial Conference speakers who encompass a broad cross-section of the industry’s global decision makers and experts who all converge annually at the AFM.

The initial list of speakers set for the Conference Series this year include:

Scilla Andreen, CEO & Co-Founder of IndieFlix; Tobin Armbrust, President of Worldwide Production and Acquisitions, Exclusive Media Group; Paul Bales, Partner, The Asylum; Robert Beaumont, President of Lightning Entertainment;Eamonn Bowles, Founder & President of Magnolia Pictures; P. John Burke, Partner, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP; Philippe Caland, Founder & Chairman of JuntoBox Films; Joseph Chianese, EVP of EP Financial Solutions, Entertainment Partners; Cassian Elwes, Independent Film Producer and Agent; Amy Friedlander, Founder of Priority Digital Media; Ann Glenn, Director of Social Media Marketing, Sony Pictures Interactive; Todd Green, General Manager of Tribeca Film; Dana Harris, Editor-In-Chief of Indiewire; Paul Hertzberg, President & CEO of CineTel Films;Lloyd Kaufman, President & Co-Founder of Troma Entertainment, who will also open the Micro-Budget Conference with a Keynote; Charlotte Mickie, EVP of International Sales, Entertainment One; Bahman Naraghi, Independent Producer and former COO of GK Films; Stephanie Palmer, Good in a Room’s Founder; Mark Pogachefsky, President of MPRM Communications; David Spiegelman, President of Domestic Television & Digital Distribution, Relativity Media; Graham Taylor, Head of Global Finance and Distribution Group, WME; Alison Thompson, Co- President, Focus Features International; Nigel Sinclair, Co-Chairman & CEO, Exclusive Media; Andy Weltman, EVP, Pinewood Shepperton; Michael J. Werner, Chairman of Fortissimo Film Sales.

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP and Entertainment Partners Financial Solutions will serve as the presenting sponsors of the AFM Conference Series, which gives attendees tremendous knowledge, insight, access, and a rare opportunity to hear from the industry’s global thought leaders, prominent filmmakers, financiers and industry executives on topics spanning from treatment to screen.

Covering a range of timely and valuable topics comprised of a Finance Conference, Pitch Conference, Marketing Conference, Video-on-Demand Conference and Micro-Budget Conference, the panels will take place 9:15 am – 12:45 pm daily from Friday, Nov. 2 – Tuesday, Nov. 6 at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel (101 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica). The inaugural AFM Conference Series launched in 2011 and sold out in its first year with more than 700 attendees at each event.

The 2012 AFM Conference Series panels include:

Finance Conference, Friday, November 2

First Session – Current Issues in Film Finance
Leading CEOs, filmmakers, financiers and executives converge to explore the state of independent film financing, emerging trends, where the money is and what the future holds.

Second Session – Building Your Global Film Financing Strategy
Where’s the money and how quickly can you get it? All you need to know about U.S. and international incentives and subsidies and how to monetize them. Plus private equity and additional sources of financing from the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China) and other emerging markets.

Pitch Conference, Saturday, November 3sponsored by JuntoBox Films

A good pitch can get a bad film made and a bad pitch can leave a terrific project languishing on the shelf. Pitching is part art (it’s creative), part science (needs to follow a tight script) and part salesmanship. Conference attendees will first learn the essential rules and tools of pitching from the experts. Then, volunteers from the audience (you?) will pitch a panel of Hollywood decision makers. They will give unvarnished feedback on each pitch – saying what worked, what didn’t, and why. Warning: This session is not for the weak.

Marketing Conference, Sunday, November 4 sponsored by Mexican Film Commission

First Session – Social Media: Making Friends for Your Film
Connecting with and engaging your core audience in authentic, creative and ongoing ways is critical. The social media and marketing gurus behind successful and innovative campaigns discuss the essentials of creating a digital content strategy, why timing is critical, and how the consumer can be the most effective marketing tool in winning over the broadest possible audience.
Second Session – Film Festivals Demystified
Once considered the Holy Grail, getting a film into one of the world’s 4,000+ festivals is now common. The challenge for today’s filmmakers is matching their film with the right festival. Festival programmers, PR specialists, sales agents, and acquisition executives share insights on where, when and why to submit and how to make the most out of your festival experience.

Video-On-Demand Conference, Monday, November 5sponsored by ROSKINO

First Session – Navigating the VOD Landscape: What Every Producer Needs to Know
Video-On-Demand is a growing revenue stream for filmmakers and content providers. Like the excitement of a gold rush, many hope for a future when all films are available worldwide and every film finds an audience. Producers, distributors and platforms will come together to disclose who is making money, how they are doing it and what the future holds – separating fact from fiction.

Second Session – VOD Release Strategies: Finding Your Film’s Digital Clique
Independent films can get lost on large platforms like iTunes and cable. The best results frequently come from VOD platforms that target a specific audience. Distributors and filmmakers discuss how to find and select the digital platforms that will deliver the most enthusiastic audience for each film.

Micro-Budget Conference, Tuesday, November 6

First Session – The Micro-Budget Marketplace: It’s a Business!
New and unconventional financing, marketing and distribution resources are proving very successful for Micro-Budget films. Producers and distributors will reveal where the money is, making the most of budgets, what distributors are looking for, reaching your audience and how these new tools are redefining the film business.

Second Session – Journeys to Micro-Budget Success: The Filmmakers
Successful Micro-Budget filmmakers share their insights, experiences and advice.

For additional information on the AFM Conference Series, visit: www.AmericanFilmMarket.com/conferences. For the latest information and to resister, please visit www.AmericanFilmMarket.com or call 1-310-446-1095. Additional opportunities to connect: Like AFM on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AmericanFilmMarket, and follow @AFMOFFICIAL on Twitter.

About the AFM

AMERICAN FILM MARKET TO SCREEN MORE THAN 420 FILMS INCLUDING 77 WORLD PREMIERES AND 306 MARKET PREMIERES

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Darlene

Films Premiering Include the Works of Annette Bening, Stuart Blumberg, Helena Bonham Carter, Chow Yun-Fat,Jennifer Connelly, Roman Coppola, Elle Fanning, James Franco, Christina Hendricks, Dustin Hoffman, Kate Hudson,Julianne Moore, Bill Murray, Gwyneth Paltrow, Mark Ruffalo, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Alexander Skarsgård, Juno Temple, Bin Wang, Kristen Wiig and Elijah Wood

Los Angeles, CA

10/11/2012

The 2012 American Film Market (AFM), set for October 31-November 7 in Santa Monica will screen more than 420 motion pictures, including 77 world premieres and 306 market premieres, for thousands of film buyers and industry professionals from more than 70 countries. Jonathan Wolf, AFM Managing Director and Executive Vice President of the Independent Film & Television Alliance, made the announcement today.

Films making their World Premieres include: A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III, from writer/director Roman Coppola and starring Bill Murray, Jason Schwartzman and Charlie Sheen (Independent); Cottage Country, starring Malin Akerman and Lucy Punch (VMI Worldwide); The Frozen Ground, starring Nicolas Cage, John Cusack and Vanessa Hudgens (Voltage Pictures); Nous York, starring Leila Bekhti and Géraldine Nakache (Pathé International); The Numbers Station, starring John Cusack and Malin Akerman (Content); and Pawn, starring Nikki Reed and Ray Liotta (Red Sea Media) and Summer In February, starring Dominic Cooper and Emily Browning (Speranza13 Media).

Among the 306 films set to make their Market Premieres are The ABCs of Death, starring Ingrid Bolsø Berdal and Iván González (Magnolia Pictures); Come Out and Play, starring Daniel Gimenez Cacho and Vinessa Shaw (Celsius Entertainment); Ginger and Rosa, starring Christina Hendricks and Elle Fanning (The Match Factory); Here Comes the Devil, starring Francisco Barreiro and Laura Caro (MPI Media Group); Kon-Tiki, starring Pål Sverre Valheim Hagen (HanWay Films); Quartet, starring Maggie Smith and Michael Gambon, and directed by Dustin Hoffman (HanWay Films); Simon Killer, starring Brady Corbet and Mati Diop (Fortissimo Film); and Zaytoun starring Stephen Dorff and Alice Taglioni (Pathé International).

Other Market Premieres include: After, starring Steven Strait and Karolina Wydra (Jinga Films); The Assassins, starring Chow Yun-Fat, Yifei Liu and written by Bin Wang (Easternlight); Between Us, starring Melissa George, Julia Stiles, and Taye Diggs (Premiere Entertainment Group); The Body, starring Belén Rueda and Hugo Silva (DeAPlaneta Internacional); Boxing Day, starring Danny Huston and Matthew Jacobs (Independent); The Brass Teapot, starring Juno Temple, Alexis Bledel, and Annette Bening (TF1 International); Fin (The End), starring Maribel Verdu (Film Factory Entertainment); Great Expectations, starring Helena Bonham Carter and Ralph Fiennes (HanWay Films);Greetings from Tim Buckley, starring Penn Badgley and Imogen Poots (Celluloid Dreams); A Late Quartet, starring Philip Seymour Hoffman and Christopher Walken (WestEnd Films); The Reluctant Fundamentalist, starring Kate Hudson and Liev Schreiber (K5 International); Revenge for Jolly!, starring Elijah Wood, Ryan Phillippe, and Kristen Wiig (Highland Film Group); Spring Breakers, starring James Franco, Selena Gomez and Vanessa Hudgens (Kinology);Thanks for Sharing, starring Mark Ruffalo and Gwyneth Paltrow and written by Stuart Blumberg (Voltage Pictures);What Maisie Knew, starring Alexander Skarsgårdand and Julianne Moore (Fortissimo Film); and Writers, starring Greg Kinnear, Logan Lerman, Kristen Bell, Jennifer Connelly, and Lily Collins, (The Solution Entertainment Group).

For a complete list of the films and the screening schedule, visit: The Film Catalogue.

About the AFM

About The Film Catalogue.
Available in nine languages, The Film Catalogue lists more than 6,000 recent motion pictures and projects, making it the world’s most extensive online resource for producers, distributors and buyers. The Film Catalogue’s advanced search tools allow users to browse or search for films by language, production status, year of completion, budget, director, cast, company, title and genre. Users can also track changes to the catalogue by searching new updates within the past day, week, month or quarter. The site operates year-round and includes market line-ups at AFM, EFM, Filmart and Cannes.

“Hong Kong Day” Set for November 1 at American Film Market®

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Darlene

Events to Spotlight Hong Kong’s Co-Production Strengths

Los Angeles, CA

10/29/2012

For the third consecutive year, the American Film Market (AFM®) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will jointly present “Hong Kong Day” at the 2012 American Film Market. Taking place Thursday, November 1, Hong Kong Day will feature a day-long series of events spotlighting the benefits of co-producing in Hong Kong. AFM Managing Director Jonathan Wolf and HKTDC Assistant Executive Director Raymond Yip made the announcement today.

“Hong Kong Day” will highlight the city as Asia’s co-production center, focusing on what the international film community will gain by partnering with Hong Kong companies. “Hong Kong Day” activities will kick off with an opening ceremony and ribbon-cutting at the entrance of Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel. It will also include a seminar on co-producing in Hong Kong and the China market and an evening cocktail reception for invited guests. Premiere film screenings by Hong Kong companies will also be held.

“Hong Kong’s legendary film industry coupled with its free trade agreement with mainland China, the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA), make Hong Kong unique and inviting for global producers,” Mr. Wolf said.“We welcome Raymond Yip and all our friends at the HKTDC and look forward to learning more about Hong Kong co-productions and what we can expect in the future.”

“Hong Kong’s film industry has the experience, the regulatory blessing and the all-important contacts to help U.S. filmmakers make the most of the emerging mainland China opportunities,” added Mr. Yip.

Movies presented by Hong Kong film companies on “Hong Kong Day” are:

· The Four,from Easternlight Films

screening at Criterion 4, 9am

· The Assassins,from Easternlight

screening at Criterion 6, 3pm

· Cold War,from Edko Films Ltd.

screening at Broadway 3, 3pm

· Diva,from Emperor Motion Pictures

screening at AMC Santa Monica 4, 3pm

· Echo Planet,from Golden Network Asia Ltd

screening at Criterion 1, 3pm

· Yugo and Lala,from Golden Network Asia Ltd

screening at Broadway 2, 5pm

Details of all Hong Kong screenings at this year’s AFM are available at The Film Catalogue,www.TheFilmCatalogue.com.

HONG KONG DAY AT AMERICAN FILM MARKET SCHEDULE

November 1, 2012

Opening Ceremony (ribbon cutting)

Time: 9:30am

Venue: Main Entrance, Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel

Details: No RSVP required; all guests welcome

“Hong Kong: Your Ideal Co-production Partner and Gateway to the China Market”*

Panel: Zhou Tiedong, President, China Film Promotion International (CFPI)

Yvonne Chuang, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Tomson International

Entertainment Distribution Ltd.

Janet Yang, President, Janet Yang Productions

Tracey Trench, President, Tracey Trench Productions

Time: 2:30pm-4pm

Venue: Venice Room, Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel

Details: No RSVP required; open to all AFM badge-holders (capacity: 100)

Hong Kong Reception

Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm

Venue: Ocean & Vine Restaurant, Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel

Details: Invitation Only

Hong Kong Companies at AFM 2012 and AFM Offices

All Rights Entertainment: Loews – 328

China 3D Digital Distribution Ltd: Loews – 309

Distribution Workshop: Loews – 611

Easternlight Films: Loews – 729

Edko Films Ltd.: Loews – 452

Emperor Motion Pictures: Loews – 529

Fortissimo Films: Le Merigot – 220

FILMART – HKTDC: Loews – 5th Floor Atrium

Golden Network Asia Limited: Loews – 437

Media Asia Distribution Ltd.: Loews – 517

Mega-Vision Pictures Limited: Loews – 534

Mei Ah Entertainment Group Ltd: Loews – 532

Pegasus Motion Pictures Distribution Ltd: Loews – 660

Star Alliance Movies (HK) Co., Ltd.: Loews – 327

Universe Films Distribution Co., Ltd: Loews – 451

For the latest information and to register, visit www.AmericanFilmMarket.comor call 1-310-446-1000. Like AFM on Facebook: www.facebook.com/AmericanFilmMarket; and follow @AFMOFFICIAL on Twitter.

About the AFM

The business of independent motion picture production and distribution reaches its peak every year at the American Film Market, Oct 31-Nov 7, 2012. The global film industry converges in Santa Monica for eight days of deal-making on films in every stage of development and production, as well as screenings, conferences, networking and parties.

About the HKTDC Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART)

The HKTDC Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART), organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council since 1997, is the leading event of its kind in Asia and one of the most important film markets for the global film industry. FILMART attracts renowned producers, distributors, investors and professionals from around the world to launch full-scale promotions, network with key industry players and negotiate deals. The 16th edition, in 2012, featured over 640 exhibitors from 33 countries and regions, a new exhibitor record, and more than 5,700 visitors from 53 countries and regions.

The upcoming FILMART will be held March 18-21, 2013, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Hong Kong’s downtown Wan Chai district. Visit www.hktdc.com/hkfilmartfor more information.

About the Hong Kong Trade Development Council

A statutory body established in 1966, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is the international marketing arm for Hong Kong-based traders, manufacturers and service providers. With more than 40 global offices, including 11 on the Chinese mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a platform for doing business with China and throughout Asia. The HKTDC also organizes trade fairs and business missions to connect companies with opportunities in Hong Kong and on the mainland, while providing information via trade publications, research reports and online. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com.

AMERICAN FILM MARKET AND AFI FEST 2012 presented by AUDI COLLABORATE FOR 9TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR AND ANNOUNCE NEW AFI FEST SCREENING PROGRAM AT AFM®

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Darlene

27 Films Selected for AFI FEST will be Represented at AFM

Los Angeles, CA

10/31/2012

The American Film Market (AFM®) and AFI FEST presented by Audi will join forces and introduce a new AFI FEST screening program at this year’s market. Three AFI FEST films seeking international sales representation will be screened at AFM on Tuesday, November 6. The program was jointly announced today by Jonathan Wolf, AFM Managing Director and Jacqueline Lyanga, Director, AFI FEST.

The three festival titles that have been selected by AFI FEST to screen at AFM are: HERE AND THERE (AQUÍ Y ALLÁ) from writer/director Antonio Méndez Esparza (9:00 a.m. screening); NAIROBI HALF LIFE from director David Tosh Gitonga (11:30 a.m. screening); and STARLET from co-writer/director Sean Baker (2:30 p.m. screening).

“This was a natural progression in our long partnership with AFI FEST and provides these filmmakers an invaluable opportunity to screen for the world’s top sales agents,” said Wolf.

“The new screening program at the AFM has so much potential. It is going to give our AFI FEST filmmakers a chance to bring their films to the market to find representation; it’s going to get their films directly in front of sales agents and buyers, and we hope that it will ultimately help these films get distributed internationally,” said Lyanga.

AFM and AFI FEST provide the only concurrent festival-market event in North America, connecting both art and commerce. The alliance affords films that are represented and/or screening at the market and festival unmatched marketing exposure. The partnership also provides AFI FEST filmmakers who visit AFM access to key decision makers from more than 400 of the world’s leading production and distribution companies.

A total of 27 films screening at AFI FEST will also be represented at this year’s AFM.

11 AFI FEST films will screen at AFM, including ABCs Of Death (Magnolia Pictures); Antiviral (IFC Films/TF1 International); Come Out and Play (Cananá Films); Ginger and Rosa (The Match Factory); John Dies at the End (Magnolia Pictures); Kon-Tiki (Media Plan PR/HanWay Films); Quartet(HanWay Films); Simon Killer (IFC Films/ Fortissimo Films); and Zaytoun (Pathé International).

16 additional festival selections will be represented at AFM including: A Royal Affair (Magnolia Pictures); Berberian Sound Studio (IFC Films/The Match Factory); Beyond the Hills (IFC Films); Caesar Must Die (Adopt Films, LLC/Rai Trade); Eat Sleep Die (The Yellow Affair); Here Comes The Devil (MPI Media Group); Holy Motors (Indomina); In Another Country (Kino Lorber); In The Fog (Strand Releasing/The Match Factory); Kid (Media Luna New Films); Pieta (Finecut); Tabu (Adopt Films, LLC); The Hunt (Magnolia Pictures); The Impossible (Summit Entertainment); The Most Fun I’ve Ever Had With My Pants On (Continental Media); and War Witch (Tribeca Enterprises/Films Distribution).

About the AFM

About AFI FEST presented by Audi

The American Film Institute’s annual celebration of artistic excellence, AFI FEST presented by Audi brings the audience and the entertainment community together to explore the year in global cinema through the new works of film masters, moving image icons and breakthrough talents, and it is the only film festival of its stature that is free to the public. AFI FEST mixes nightly red carpet galas of Hollywood films with new auteur works from around the world, ensuring that an extraordinary array of foreign filmmaker voices is heard. Launching awards season each year, AFI FEST offers a crucial avenue of exposure to the entertainment community, while providing audiences with the very best of global cinema, right in the center of the movie-making capital of the world.

Celebrating its 26th year as a program of the American Film Institute, the festival has paid tribute to numerous influential filmmakers and artists over the years, including Pedro Almodóvar and David Lynch as Guest Artistic Directors, and has screened scores of films that have produced Oscar® nominations and wins including, most recently, THE ARTIST and A SEPARATION.

AFI FEST 2012 presented by Audi will take place November 1 through 8 in the heart of Hollywood. AFI FEST is the only FIAPF-accredited film festival in the United States, and The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognizes AFI FEST as a qualifying festival for the Short Films category for the annual Academy Awards®.

Additional information about AFI FEST is available at AFI.com/AFIFEST. Connect with AFI FEST atfacebook.com/AFIFEST, twitter.com/AFIFEST and youtube.com/AFIFEST.

2012 AMERICAN FILM MARKET WRAPS WEDNESDAY WITH INCREASE IN BUYERS AND FILMS SCREENING, PACKED CONFERENCES AND STRONG PROJECTS

Posted on June 30, 2015June 30, 2015 by Darlene

Santa Monica, CA

11/05/2012

The 2012 American Film Market (AFM®) will conclude its October 31- November 7 run on Wednesday with an increase in buyers of 6% to 1,616 versus 1,523 a year ago and 35 more buying companies than 2011, an increase of 5%. A total of 753 buying companies from more than 60 countries were present this year. The AFM Conferences, which launched in 2011, spoke to large audiences of more than 700 in attendance each day. Exhibiting companies at AFM were on par with last year at 357.

“The healthy growth in new buying companies is the most important metric for us,” said AFM Managing Director Jonathan Wolf. “It shows that the global marketplace for independent film is continuing to expand.”

Regions with more buyers at the market included Asia (up 14%) and Latin/South America (up 17%). Among individual countries, Japan and Korea had the largest increase for buying companies, with Korea (up 26%) and Japan up (23%).

Attendance among exhibitor-affiliated participants (including their executives, producers, talent and guests) concluded at 3,069.

Industry attendees, the non-buyers/sellers that include Attorneys, Bankers, Directors, Festival Programmers, Film Commissioners, Filmmakers, Financiers, Government Officials, Post Production Facilities, Press, Producers, Studio Facilities, Trade Associations, Writers and IFTA Guests finished at 3,063. Overall, the market drew more than 7,749 people in attendance to date.

Additional AFM highlights included:

• 442 films screened

• 82 world premieres

• 327 market premieres

• Films from more than 30 countries

• More than 650 screenings

The popular five-day AFM Conference Series showcasing sessions on financing, production, marketing, distribution and pitching, featured global industry leaders including Nigel Sinclair, Bahman Naraghi, Alison Thompson, Michael Werner, Roger Corman, Lloyd Kaufman, Tatiana Kelly, Ry Russo-Young and many others. Additionally, the Industry Conversations Series — intimate, interactive and informative discussions with visionaries, trendsetters and experts in the film industry — delivered many prominent speakers, including Directors Sacha Gervasi, Victor Levin and Josh Stolberg; Producer Bonnie Curtis, Jonathan Silverman, Pamela Adlon, “Harry Potter” franchise Executive Producer Michael Barnathan, Participant Media’s Courtney Sexton and Filmmaker Eddie Schmidt.

For the complete AFM 2012 buyer analysis, please see the attached document.

About the AFM

About The Film Catalogue
Available in nine languages, The Film Catalogue lists more than 6,000 recent motion pictures and projects, making it the world’s most extensive online resource for producers, distributors and buyers. The Film Catalogue’s advanced search tools allow users to browse or search for films by language, production status, year of completion, budget, director, cast, company, title and genre. Users can also track changes to the catalogue by searching new updates within the past day, week, month or quarter. The site operates year-round and includes market line-ups at AFM, EFM, Filmart and Cannes.

THE 2013 AMERICAN FILM MARKET LAUNCHES PRODUCERS FORUM AND ANNOUNCES CONFERENCE SERIES

Posted on June 30, 2015June 30, 2015 by Darlene

The American Film Market (AFM), set for November 6 -13, 2013 in Santa Monica, announces its launch of the AFM Producers Forum as well as this year’s topics and schedule for the AFM Conference Series.

The AFM Producers Forum is a new program for experienced producers from around the world to learn and network at the AFM. The Forum will include 16 educational sessions with experts and global thought leaders discussing a wide range of topics that may include co-productions in China and India, working with sales agents, production incentives, and working with U.S. guilds. Each day’s sessions will be followed by a private, hosted networking reception.

“The new AFM Producers Forum will provide experienced producers with knowledge on a wide range of topics that are most important to working professionals along with exclusive social activities.” said Jonathan Wolf, AFM Managing Director. “We are looking forward to hosting the global film industry’s best and brightest with this new program.

Also confirmed is this year’s AFM Conference Series, which will run from Friday, November 8 through Tuesday, November 12. Conference topics include: Finance, Pitch, Production, Marketing and Distribution. Sessions will focus on crowd-funding, crowd-sourcing audiences, film festivals, video on demand and more.

AFM also announces that JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization) and UniJapan are creating a 2,000 square foot Japan Pavilion and, after a three year absence, Unifrance will return to the AFM. Among new exhibitors, Panorama Media and Relativity Media will participate in the American Film Market for the first time.

For the latest information and to register, industry professionals should visit www.AmericanFilmMarket.com/attendee(film buyers: please visit www.AmericanFilmMarket.com/buyer). Connect with AFM atwww.facebook.com/AmericanFilmMarket and follow @AFMOFFICIAL on Twitter and join the conversation using #AFM2013.

About the American Film Market

The business of independent motion picture production and distribution reaches its peak every year at the American Film Market. The global film industry converges in Santa Monica for eight days of deal-making on films in every stage of development and production, as well as screenings, conferences, networking and parties.

The AFM is produced by the Independent Film & Television Alliance®.

About The Independent Film & Television Alliance(IFTA)

The Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA) is the global trade association for the independent motion picture and television programming industry and the voice and advocate for the Independents worldwide. Headquartered in Los Angeles, the organization represents more than 150 member companies from 23 countries, consisting of independent production and distribution companies, sales agents, television companies and financial institutions engaged in film finance. IFTA is dedicated to protecting and strengthening its Members’ ability to finance, produce, market and distribute independent films and television programs in an ever-changing and challenging global marketplace.

IFTA members produce more than 400 independent films and countless hours of television programming generating more than $4 billion in distribution revenues annually. Visit www.IFTA-online.org for more.

AMERICAN FILM MARKET ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH FOCAL PRESS FOR NEW BOOK SERIES

Posted on June 30, 2015June 30, 2015 by Darlene

09/16/2013

“American Film Market Presents” series to focus on the business of motion picture production and distribution

Los Angeles (September 9, 2013) – The American Film Market(AFM), the largest motion picture market in the world, has signed a four-year agreement with Focal Pressto collaborate on a series of books on the business of motion picture production and distribution. The series, entitled “American Film Market Presents” will include books on industry topics such as financing, distribution, pitching, law, marketing, etc.

“Our goal is to provide the independent production community with resources and information that helps films get made,” stated Jonathan Wolf, AFM Managing Director. “Partnering the world’s largest film market with the leading publisher for filmmakers is a perfect match.”

“It’s truly an honor to partner with the world’s premiere motion picture market, and we place enormous value in this relationship,” stated Jeff Dean, Focal Press Publisher. “AFM and Focal Press both strive to make a significant difference in the careers of filmmakers, producers, writers, and film industry executives, and I’m certain the exceptional content we’ll create together will help us achieve this goal.”

The “American Film Market Presents” series will educate and inform independents about the business behind the film industry. The first book, American Film Market Presents: The Business of Media Distribution, Second Edition, by Jeff Ulin, is set for release October 3rd 2013. Written by the insider who headed sales for Lucasfilm across distribution markets, this is the first book to show how all related media distribution markets, including television, video and online, work together and independently to finance and maximize profits on productions. The book is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com: http://amzn.to/13VOSZY.

The 2013 American Film Market will take place November 6th – 13th.

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About the American Film Market

The AFM is produced by the Independent Film & Television Alliance,® the global trade association of the independent motion picture and television industry. Visit www.IFTA-online.org for more.

About Focal Press

For 75 years Focal Press has published books that support creative goals by offering leading-edge expert knowledge, techniques, and tools. They strive to provide exceptional, engaging, and practical content that helps their audience create without limitation.

They are the leading publisher in the field of media technology, providing expert answers on filmmaking and postproduction, photography, audio and music technology, animation and gaming, media art and journalism, theatre, web and interactive design.

In 2012 Focal Press was acquired by the Taylor & Francis Group, and with their sister imprint Routledge, they offer a complete portfolio of products covering the theory and practice of media and the arts.