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.

Browse the full list of available content Below and take advantage of the actionable information offered to support your next project and your business. Get Your Replay Pass Here

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, Diversity, and more will be shared through the lens of 100+ Speakers from all facets of the business.

This year, The AFM Sessions will take place on two stages at Palms Casino Resort: 

Main Stage – Access to the Sessions on the Main Stage is exclusive to Platinum and Plus Badge holders (Four Day Plus & Three Day Plus).
*The Main Stage is located in the Ballroom on the 2nd Floor.

View Stage – Access to the Sessions on the View Stage is available to All AFM Badge Holders EXCEPT Day Badge Holders, unless otherwise specified.
*The View Stage is located in the Lounge at View and accessed by two dedicated Elevators marked Moon, View & Nove in the Fantasy Tower wing off the Lobby Level.

To explore hosting a Presentation (fees apply) contact Robin Burt at rburt@ifta-online.org 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.

                                                                                  Presenting Sponsors

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THE AFM SESSIONS

November 2024
05 November
4:00 pm6:00 pm

Spanish Producers Showcase

06 November
9:00 am10:30 am

Spanish Animation Showcase

06 November
9:30 am10:30 am

From Local to Global: Developing Stories & Content for Worldwide Appeal

06 November
11:00 am12:00 pm

Finding Gold: Discovering Captivating Narratives and Essential Story Ideas for Your Next Project

06 November
2:00 pm3:30 pm

Inside Troma World: An Interview with Lloyd Kaufman

06 November
2:00 pm3:00 pm

Unlocking Latino Representation: Tapping into Billions in Untapped Revenue

06 November
3:30 pm4:30 pm

Bringing Music Stories to Screen

06 November
4:00 pm5:30 pm

Spanish Fantastic Showcase

06 November
5:00 pm6:00 pm

Producing and Financing Films for Social Impact

07 November
9:00 am10:30 am

Spanish Remakes Showcase

07 November
9:30 am10:30 am

Finance I: Cracking the Formula: Independent Film Financing in Today’s Financial Landscape

07 November
11:00 am12:00 pm

The Innovators

07 November
11:00 am12:30 pm

Focus on Italy: Why Filming in Italy is Now More Convenient Than Ever

07 November
2:00 pm3:00 pm

Making Sense of Distribution Today: Evaluating a Film’s Release Potential Across All Windows

07 November
2:30 pm4:00 pm

Ask Me Anything: Financing Independent Films

07 November
3:30 pm4:30 pm

Confronting Fear – Transcending, Challenging & Elevating the Horror Genre

07 November
4:30 pm6:00 pm

FlexTV International Forum – Short Dramas: Where Entertainment Meets the Internet

08 November
9:00 am10:30 am

Focus on Navarra/Spain. Intelligent Shooting with AI Lab Professor Octopus and up to 50% Tax Credit

08 November
9:30 am10:30 am

The Writer’s Life— Staying Creative (and Sane) in the Intersection of Art & Commerce

08 November
11:00 am12:00 pm

Finance II: How to Choose a Location to Maximize Your Budget

08 November
11:00 am12:30 pm

Black Culture at the Epicenter of Hollywood

08 November
1:30 pm2:30 pm

Casting for Low-Budget Films

08 November
2:00 pm3:00 pm

The Untold Realities of Global Film Sales: What’s Really Shaping Today’s Market?

08 November
3:30 pm4:30 pm

Beyond Representation: The Business Case for LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Film

08 November
5:00 pm6:30 pm

Producers Pitching Their Projects, powered by AI Forecasts

08 November
5:00 pm6:00 pm

The Climate Opportunity: Industry Momentum from Script to Screen

09 November
9:30 am1:00 pm

Pitch Conference: Mastering the Art of Pitching & Live Pitches

09 November
2:00 pm3:00 pm

Killing It at the Box Office: How Cineverse’s Horror Sensation Won Opening Weekend

09 November
3:30 pm4:30 pm

Maximizing Impact: Crafting Powerful Films with Limited Budgets

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