AFM announced programming and speakers

AFM
(Courtesy AFM)

The American Film Market (AFM) today announced new details for its 43rd edition, including The AFM Sessions lineup and speakers, LocationEXPO exhibit participants and Premiere Sponsors set for the market’s in-person return after two years online.  

The AFM will commence in Santa Monica, CA at the Loews Beach Hotel and theatres throughout the city, Tuesday, November 1 and run for six days through Sunday, November 6. 

Also today, the AFM revealed its official poster design for the 2022 show created by DESIGNWORKS.  

(CREDIT: DESIGNWORKS)

Continuing its renowned programming initiative, The AFM Sessions presented by Cast & Crew and Spcine will feature a lineup of 30+ sessions that will bring over 100 speakers to its two stages over four days, Nov. 2-5, including global thought-leaders Howard Cohen, Roadside Attractions, Ashley Stern, Picture Perfect Federation, Martin Moszkowicz, Constantin Film, Jeff Annison, Legion M, Jeffrey Greenstein, Millennium Mediaand George HamiltonProtagonist Pictures. Programming highlights include:    

Finance: Strategies for Today’s VOD-Dominated World 

Maxime Cottray, XYZ Films (EVP, Production and Finance), Peter Graham, 120 dB Films (Principal), Deirdre Owens, Cast & Crew (VP, Production Incentive Financing) and Jeremy Kay, Screen International (Americas Editor). 

Forecasting the Future for Independent Film   

David Fannon, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment / Screen Media Ventures (EVP, Distribution / President), Martin MoszkowiczConstantin Film (President and Chairman) Ashley SternPicture Perfect Federation / Federation Entertainment of America (President) and Patrick FraterVariety (Asia Editor). 

Theatrical Marketplace Recovery for Independent Films 

Howard Cohen, Roadside Attractions (Co-President & Co-Founder), Jeffrey Greenstein, Millennium Media(President), Scott ShoomanIFC Entertainment (SVP, Acquisitions) and Diana LodderhoseDeadline, (International Features Editor). 

Demystifying the Global VOD Landscape 

Nick IsaakGravitas Ventures (VP of Sales), Peter JaroweyVertical Entertainment (Partner / CEO), Jason Pfardrescher, Well Go USA (EVP Digital Distribution), Kent Sanderson, Bleecker Street/ DECAL (President, Acquisitions & Ancillary Distribution/ Co-President) and Stephanie PrangeMedia Play News (Editor in Chief). 

Inspiration is Everywhere: Accessing & Adapting Existing IP for the Screen 

Margaret Boykin, Ubisoft Film & Television (VP of Development, Film & Television), Charles HopkinsConcord Originals (Director of Development & Production) and James VanderbiltProject X Entertainment (CCO). 

Independent Features with Big Profit Potential  

Miranda BaileyCold Iron Pictures (CEO)Brian Beckmann Arclight Films (CFO) George HamiltonProtagonist Pictures (CCO), and Pip Ngo, XYZ Films (SVP of Sales & Acquisitions). 

The Producer / Sales Agent Dynamic 

Clay Epstein, Film Mode Entertainment (President), Delphine Perrier, Highland Film Group (COO), Mary Jane Skalski, Echo Lake Entertainment (President of Production / Producer), and Mimi SteinbaurRadiant Films International (President & CEO).  

The Innovators  

Jeff AnnisonLegion M (Co-Founder & President), Lindsey RameyWattpad WEBTOON Studios 
(Head of Global Film), Richard BottoStage 32 (Founder) and Alex FerrariIndie Film Hustle (Founder). 


REELated:


As previously announced, AFM’s programming will kick off with the Finance Conference session The Risk Takers, featuring Jason ClothCreative Wealth Media / BRONBasil IwanykThunder Road PicturesLaura LewisRebelle MediaMilan PopelkaFilmNation and Erich SchwartzelThe Wall Street Journal.  

All sessions will take place at the Loews Hotel. The current schedule and speakers can be viewed HERE

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AFM
(Courtesy AFM)

The American Film Market (AFM) today announced new details for its 43rd edition, including The AFM Sessions lineup and speakers, LocationEXPO exhibit participants and Premiere Sponsors set for the market’s in-person return after two years online.  

The AFM will commence in Santa Monica, CA at the Loews Beach Hotel and theatres throughout the city, Tuesday, November 1 and run for six days through Sunday, November 6. 

Also today, the AFM revealed its official poster design for the 2022 show created by DESIGNWORKS.  

(CREDIT: DESIGNWORKS)

Continuing its renowned programming initiative, The AFM Sessions presented by Cast & Crew and Spcine will feature a lineup of 30+ sessions that will bring over 100 speakers to its two stages over four days, Nov. 2-5, including global thought-leaders Howard Cohen, Roadside Attractions, Ashley Stern, Picture Perfect Federation, Martin Moszkowicz, Constantin Film, Jeff Annison, Legion M, Jeffrey Greenstein, Millennium Mediaand George HamiltonProtagonist Pictures. Programming highlights include:    

Finance: Strategies for Today’s VOD-Dominated World 

Maxime Cottray, XYZ Films (EVP, Production and Finance), Peter Graham, 120 dB Films (Principal), Deirdre Owens, Cast & Crew (VP, Production Incentive Financing) and Jeremy Kay, Screen International (Americas Editor). 

Forecasting the Future for Independent Film   

David Fannon, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment / Screen Media Ventures (EVP, Distribution / President), Martin MoszkowiczConstantin Film (President and Chairman) Ashley SternPicture Perfect Federation / Federation Entertainment of America (President) and Patrick FraterVariety (Asia Editor). 

Theatrical Marketplace Recovery for Independent Films 

Howard Cohen, Roadside Attractions (Co-President & Co-Founder), Jeffrey Greenstein, Millennium Media(President), Scott ShoomanIFC Entertainment (SVP, Acquisitions) and Diana LodderhoseDeadline, (International Features Editor). 

Demystifying the Global VOD Landscape 

Nick IsaakGravitas Ventures (VP of Sales), Peter JaroweyVertical Entertainment (Partner / CEO), Jason Pfardrescher, Well Go USA (EVP Digital Distribution), Kent Sanderson, Bleecker Street/ DECAL (President, Acquisitions & Ancillary Distribution/ Co-President) and Stephanie PrangeMedia Play News (Editor in Chief). 

Inspiration is Everywhere: Accessing & Adapting Existing IP for the Screen 

Margaret Boykin, Ubisoft Film & Television (VP of Development, Film & Television), Charles HopkinsConcord Originals (Director of Development & Production) and James VanderbiltProject X Entertainment (CCO). 

Independent Features with Big Profit Potential  

Miranda BaileyCold Iron Pictures (CEO)Brian Beckmann Arclight Films (CFO) George HamiltonProtagonist Pictures (CCO), and Pip Ngo, XYZ Films (SVP of Sales & Acquisitions). 

The Producer / Sales Agent Dynamic 

Clay Epstein, Film Mode Entertainment (President), Delphine Perrier, Highland Film Group (COO), Mary Jane Skalski, Echo Lake Entertainment (President of Production / Producer), and Mimi SteinbaurRadiant Films International (President & CEO).  

The Innovators  

Jeff AnnisonLegion M (Co-Founder & President), Lindsey RameyWattpad WEBTOON Studios 
(Head of Global Film), Richard BottoStage 32 (Founder) and Alex FerrariIndie Film Hustle (Founder). 


REELated:


As previously announced, AFM’s programming will kick off with the Finance Conference session The Risk Takers, featuring Jason ClothCreative Wealth Media / BRONBasil IwanykThunder Road PicturesLaura LewisRebelle MediaMilan PopelkaFilmNation and Erich SchwartzelThe Wall Street Journal.  

All sessions will take place at the Loews Hotel. The current schedule and speakers can be viewed HERE

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