THE AFM SESSIONS
AFM24 Topics & Events Coming Soon
The AFM Sessions Replay Pass is available for purchase for just $79. Hear Industry leaders discuss the topics, opportunities, and practical information most relevant to global filmmakers, sales agents, and distributors, educating us on our changing business.
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Once again, The AFM Sessions will present four full days of programming exploring today’s global industry and where we are headed. Forecasts for the future, marketplace intelligence, advice on how to best navigate our industry, and conversations on the most current topics and technologies across Financing, Production, Distribution, Streaming, AI, Sustainability, Diversity, and more will be shared through the lens of 100+ Speakers from all facets of the business.
To submit a speaker for consideration, please visit AmericanFilmMarket.com/speaking-opportunities. To explore hosting a Presentation (fees apply) contact Robin Burt at [email protected] or +1.310.446.1020.
Once again, The AFM Sessions will present four full days of programming exploring today’s global industry and where we are headed. Forecasts for the future, marketplace intelligence, advice on how to best navigate our industry, and conversations on the most current topics and technologies across Financing, Production, Distribution, Streaming, FAST, AI, Sustainability, Diversity, and more will be shared through the lens of 100+ Speakers from all facets of the business.
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THE AFM SESSIONS
November 2024
Finding Gold: Discovering Captivating Narratives and Essential Story Ideas for Your Next Project
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- Palms Casino Resort
Join top producers and executives as they share their insider strategies for unearthing groundbreaking ideas and crafting narratives that truly resonate with film and TV audiences. Learn how to bring compelling stories to life and stand out in a crowded content landscape.”
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Crafting the Next Film Juggernaut: Strategies for High Returns and Audience Impact
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- Palms Casino Resort
Finance I: Cracking the Formula: Independent Film Financing in Today’s Financial Landscape
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- Palms Casino Resort
The Innovators
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- Palms Casino Resort
Making Sense of Distribution Today: Evaluating a Film’s Release Potential Across All Windows
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- Palms Casino Resort
Join industry leaders for a discussion on how to navigate today’s market and the evolving landscape of film sales and distribution with insights on evaluating release potential across all windows from Theatrical to Pay-One and beyond. Learn current strategies to maximize your project’s success in a competitive market.
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The Untold Realities of Global Film Sales: What’s Really Shaping Today’s Market?
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- Palms Casino Resort
Unlocking Global Distribution: What Buyers Really Want in Film & TV
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- Palms Casino Resort
Finance II
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- Palms Casino Resort
From Local to Global: Developing Stories and Content for Worldwide Appeal
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- Palms Casino Resort
Producers Pitching Their Projects, powered by AI Forecasts
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- Palms Casino Resort
Largo.ai is teaming up again with AFM this year to host “Producers’ Pitches with AI Forecasts” — a high-intensity pitching session where global producers with projects in-development will go face-to-face with forecasts powered by Largo.ai production intelligence platform. Come and find out how data and AI are being used as a tool to better understand a film’s potential, audience, and story’s strong and weak points. Producers currently working with the Largo.ai program will be pre-selected to showcase their projects in front of an audience of AFM attendees including financiers, distributors and other producers looking for co-production opportunities.
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presented by Largo.AI
Pitch Conference: Mastering the Art of Pitching & Live Pitches
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- Palms Casino Resort
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 2024 Pitch Guide. Pitch submissions will be accepted through Thursday, October 10, 2024.
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Maximizing Impact: Crafting Powerful Films with Limited Budgets
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- Palms Casino Resort
