How to Exhibit

Exhibitor Opportunities

Exhibit Space Locations

All Exhibit space is located at AFM’s host venue, the Fairmont Century Plaza, located at 2025 Ave of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA.

Private Offices & Suites

Private Offices and Suites are located throughout the Fairmont Century Plaza and offer ideal meeting space for Exhibitors.

Meeting Tables

Meeting Tables are centrally located in the Exhibitor Pavilion on Level P1, with a limited number also available on Exhibitor floors.

Questions? Contact:

SALES & PRODUCTION COMPANY EXHIBITORS:
Catherine Girard, Director, Exhibitor Services, AFM
310.446.1024 (o) | 310.418.1051 (m) | cgirard@ifta-online.org

TO INQUIRE ABOUT IFTA MEMBERSHIP:
Robin Burt, VP Marketing & Membership
310.446.1020 (o) | rburt@ifta-online.org

Exhibit Space Locations

All Exhibit space is located at AFM’s host venue, the Fairmont Century Plaza (2025 Ave of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067).

Private Office & Suites

Private Offices and Suites are located throughout the Fairmont Century Plaza and offer comfortable meeting space for Exhibitors.

Meeting Tables

Meeting Tables are centrally  located in the Exhibitor Pavilion on Level P1, with a limited number also available on Exhibitor Office floors.

The full overview of Exhibitor Benefits and IFTA® Member Benefits at AFM can be explored below.

Questions? Contact:

SALES & PRODUCTION COMPANY EXHIBITORS:
Catherine Girard, Director, Exhibitor Services, AFM
310.446.1024 (o) | 310.418.1051 (m) | cgirard@ifta-online.org

TO INQUIRE ABOUT JOINING IFTA:
Robin Burt, VP Marketing & Membership
310.446.1020 (o) |  rburt@ifta-online.org
IFTA Membership & Benefits

Exhibitor Benefits

All AFM Exhibitors receive the following benefits:

  • Screening privileges at the AMC Century City 15 (located in the Westfied Mall across the street from the Fairmont)
  • Exclusive access to the list of Attending Buyers
  • Exhibitor Badges with access to all Market Floors, LocationEXPO, the Innovation Hub and most Screenings
  • Standard Wi-Fi access in the Fairmont
  • Company Name and Location included in Online Directory and Print Listings
  • One-year Distributor Membership to The Film Catalogue – Includes a company page and 200 title listings
  • One-year subscription with each Exhibitor Badge to Cinando
  • Use of AFM® and American Film Market® trademarks in conjunction with AFM participation

Offices & Suites

Studio-King-01Private Offices and Suites are located throughout the Fairmont Century Plaza and offer comfortable meeting space for Exhibitors. Explore the options that best fit  your company’s needs by visiting the Exhibitor Office Options.

Exhibitor Floor Layouts
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Meeting Tables

Meeting Tables are centrally located in the Exhibitor Pavilion on P1, one level below the main Market lobby and easily accessible via the front escalators.

The Meeting Table package includes: 1 table, 4 chairs, access to a divider and electricity, and 2 Exhibitor Badges. Limited to one table per company.

Companies seeking a more enclosed meeting environment may request placement within a shared Office with two other Meeting Table Exhibitors instead of the open-floor Pavilion location. Please indicate that preference on your Meeting Table Agreement.

IFTA Member Benefits At AFM

Independent Film & Television Alliance® (IFTA®) offers two levels of Membership – Voting and Affiliate – for independent finance, production, sales and distribution companies in the business of licensing or representing the licensing of rights for export of Theatrical Motion Pictures and/or Television Programming. IFTA Member Companies receive, in addition to year-round services, a number of benefits at AFM:

IFTA Voting Members with an AFM Exhibit Office Receive:

  • $1000 non-refundable credit for AFM26, activated prior to the final payment (after 50% has been paid)
  • Six (6) Exhibitor Badges vs three (3) for non-Members
  • Option to convert two (2) Exhibitor Badges into Visitor Badges at no cost
  • Option to convert Exhibitor Badge(s) to Buyer Badge(s) applies only to companies that are an Accredited Buyer

IFTA Affiliate Members with an AFM Exhibit Office Receive:

  • $500 non-refundable credit for AFM26, activated prior to the final payment (after 50% has been paid)
  • Four (4) Exhibitor Badges vs three (3) for non-Members
  • Option to convert Exhibitor Badge(s) to Buyer Badge(s) applies only to companies that are an Accredited Buyer

Screenings Discount

  • 15% discount on AFM Screenings for Office & Meeting Table Exhibitors

IFTA Voting Members with a Meeting Table Receive:

  • Option to convert one Exhibitor Badge to a Visitor Badge

Both Membership Levels also Receive:

  • Access to the Buyer & IFTA Member Lounge
  • 15% Discount on all AFM Promotional Opportunities
  • Access to The AFM Sessions – Live and Recordings
  • Nightly access to the new Gold Lounge Bar for Buyers & IFTA Members

Plan Your AFM Event

The AFM has several spaces onsite at its host venue, the Fairmont, for your company/organization’s event needs. Whether you are looking to host a large party, intimate reception, happy hour, presentation, etc., AFM is here to work with you to determine the best space along with the catering and AV you need to create the perfect event.

To learn more, contact:
Jennifer Garnick
, Vice President, Communications
+1.310.446.1006 (o) | jgarnick@ifta-online.org 

Promotional Opportunities

AFM offers a variety of impactful marketing, promotional and sponsorship opportunities to connect your company with our audience of Buyers and Industry Professionals.

From dedicated signage, print and digital advertising and presentations to special events, video trailers and more, AFM offers a variety of branding opportunities to showcase your company and projects.

IFTA Member companies receive a 15% discount on all promotional opportunities.

For more information, to discuss custom promotional campaigns, or to learn about IFTA Membership, get in touch!

Contact:
Robin Burt
, Vice President, Marketing & IFTA Membership
+1.310.446.1020 (o) | rburt@ifta-online.org

KEY DATES

Returning Exhibitors Registration Opens
TUESDAY, MARCH 31

New Exhibitors Registration Opens
THURSDAY, APRIL 30

Hotel Reservations Opens for Registered Participants
TUESDAY, JUNE 23

AFM Screenings Portal Opens
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18

Exhibitor Check-in Opens
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8

Registration Opens

Exhibitors – Offices & Meeting Tables:
TUESDAY, APRIL 8

Early Bird Deadline for Exhibitors:
FRIDAY, MAY 2 

Accredited Buyers:
TUESDAY, JUNE 24

Attendee / Industry Professionals:
TUESDAY, JUNE 24

Onsite Schedule

Exhibitor Check-In Opens:
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9

Buyer Badge Pick-Up Opens:
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10

Attendee Platinum & 5 Day Badge Pickup Opens:
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10

Market & LocationEXPO:
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 – SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16

The AFM Sessions:
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 – SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15

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