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How to work the AFM for first timers

A few tips from a veteran:

Here are a few things we recommend you should be doing : 
 
 

Pitch Ready

 
Practice, rehearse and test your elevator pitch!
- Which stage you are in
- Sweet and short,  less than 60 seconds
- Start with a catch line, give your films' references (seven meets rosemary's baby...)
- What makes your film and team unique
- What you are looking for   
- Ask for a follow up meeting if they are interested to know more 
 

Pre-Book your meetings

 
Contact sales agents and buyers early enough, a few weeks prior the market, their schedules are busy and fill very fast, ask for 15 minutes initial contact .
  
 

Update your Cinando profile

 
Your Cinando account is your electronic business card during the markets, be sure your photo is there, with cell and email. Include as many external links as possible, imdb, film website, production company website... 
 
 

Publish regularly on myAFM

Answer topics, launch new topics...
 
 

Print Ready

Do not forget to have your business cards with you, ready at any time, never run out of them. Have a few spare ones in your wallet.
Do not give out DVD s  suggest screeners links instead (on your business card, handy and easier to store)
Ideally two sided with details of your film projects on the back,  QR code or link  

 

Hi we met in Cannes....

This, you will find out, will work in most cases, and is an easy introduction. Consider Berlin as an option :-)

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Attend the orientation presentation by Jonathan Wolf, Managing Director, American Film Market

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We recommend that producers read How to Work the AFM in advance.

 

Check the Panels, conferences program, attend to learn the best practices, put a face on the name and drop your card for a quick pitch

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The AFM is not a festival - it is the largest motion picture market in the world. 8,000 industry attendees, including producers, distributors, directors, agents, writers, lawyers & bankers. Over 540 films screened, most world or U.S. premieres.

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8,000+ industry professionals
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400+ distributors
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2019 Complete Coverage

2018 FULL HIT STORY TOLD IN 8 EPISODES

Pre roll newsletter N° 1 
Pre roll newsletter N° 2  
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N°5 (November 3)
N°6 (November 4)  
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N°8 (November 8) Closing

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