The AFM Sessions
First AFM25 Topics & Events Just Announced!
At the American Film Market, business gets done, but it’s also where the global industry comes together to gain the knowledge needed to stay competitive and move projects forward. The AFM Sessions are an essential part of that experience.
Over four days, AFM’s signature program features conversations with more than 100 industry leaders across two stages, offering real-world guidance on the most essential topics shaping film and television today — from script to screen.
The Sessions deliver practical strategies, marketplace intelligence, and candid advice on the issues and opportunities driving the global independent business. These candid conversations don’t just reflect where the industry is now – they help set the stage for where the independent film and television business is heading in 2026 and beyond. Discussions cover every stage of the filmmaking journey, led by executives and thought leaders from all corners of the industry. Topics include Financing, Production, Distribution, Storytelling, Streaming, FAST Channels, AI, Diversity, and more.
To submit a speaker and/or topic for consideration for AFM 2025, please visit Speaking Opportunities.
Access to the full lineup at The AFM Sessions requires a Platinum or Plus Badge. All other Badges, excluding Day Badges, have limited access to the Constellation Stage only.
The AFM Session 2024 Presented by
November 2025
Finance I
Stage
- Santa Monica
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Film Finance – Ask Me Anything
Stage
- Constellation
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Finance II – How They Did It: Strategies That Brought Projects to Life
Stage
- Santa Monica
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Visualizing the Future of Commercial Content: What AI Means for the Industry
Stage
- Santa Monica
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Level Up: The Evolving Relationship Between Filmmaking and Gaming
Stage
- Constellation
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Now Trending: Fan Culture, Micro-Moments & the New Rules of Marketing
Stage
- Constellation
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Fright Club: The Power Players Behind Modern Horror
Stage
- Santa Monica
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AI in Action: The Platforms Transforming Filmmaking – From Creation to Distribution
Stage
- Santa Monica
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The Innovators
Stage
- Santa Monica
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Writer’s Workshop
Stage
- Constellation
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Presented by the International Screenwriters’ Association (ISA)
Table Read My Screenplay Event
Stage
- Constellation
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Presented by the International Screenwriters’ Association (ISA)
The AFM Pitch Conference
Stage
- Santa Monica
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Pitching is a delicate balance of creativity, precision, and persuasion. A standout pitch can get a bad film made, while a weak pitch might mean that a stellar project never sees the light of day. In this panel, AFM attendees will uncover the key principles and strategies for effective pitching from seasoned financiers, producers, and development executives. Selected filmmakers will then present their pitches live and be critiqued by our panel who will share candid and constructive feedback on what worked and areas for improvement.
To qualify and be considered to pitch our experts live, you must be registered for AFM with a Platinum or Plus Badge and submit a 2-minute video pitch. For full submission details, consult the AFM 2025 Pitch Guide. Pitch submissions will be accepted through Wednesday, October 15, 2025.