The American Film Market looks like it’s on track to bounce back from underwhelming Las Vegas escapade. As previously reported, the market will return to its original location in Los Angeles on Nov. 11-16 and has already enlisted top companies from over 60 countries.
The 46th edition will be hosted at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles, a stark contrast from the touristy Santa Monica pier area which hosted the market for many years, but a convenient location for business since it’s almost literally next door to CAA and many L.A-based film groups.
Organizers have confirmed that the exhibition space is almost sold with leading international companies, including AGC Studios, Anton, Kinology, Charades, Embankment Films, Gaumont, HanWay Films, Goodfellas, Lionsgate, The Match Factory, Neon, North.five.six, Pathé Films, Protagonist Pictures, Studiocanal, WME Independent and XYZ Films, among others.
“This early momentum signals a renewed sense of optimism and engagement across the independent film and television industry, as well as highlights AFM’s enduring position for global players to gather to do business, network, present and screen completed films and works-in-progress, and gain insights into the current marketplace,” said organizers in a statement.
Also registered for the market are National Umbrella Stands hosting sales and production companies will represent countries including China, France, Germany, Italy, and Thailand, organized respectively by China Film Co-Production Corporation, Unifrance, German Films – Service + Marketing, the Italian Trade Agency with the DGCA Ministry of Culture, and Thailand’s Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP).