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Marc’Aurelio of the Future Roma IFF 2014 - ANGELS OF REVOLUTION by Alexey Fedorchenko
(First on the Moon and Ovsyanki/Silent Souls (both award winners at the Venice International Film Festival))
Andrei Konchalovsky "The Postman’s White Nights" - Venice 2014 Silver Lion
Victoria Trifomenko’s "Broth...
MARTIN SCORSESE, JONATHAN RHYS MEYERS, BROOKLYN DECKER AND DANNY DYER AMONGST THE STARS OUT FOR CARNABY AT AFM
With two world premieres, eight films in production, as well as its first-ever major television series, Carnaby International are attending their second American Film Market this November with a high profile, varied line-up of exciting titles—and a growing reputation for pulling in A-list talent.
Actors starring in Carnaby’s recent acquisitions include...
April Wilkner, a popular finalist in Tyra Banks' America's Next Top Model, makes her feature film debut in the award-winning indie romantic comedy, CHASING TASTE, screening at AFM in Fairmont 3 tonight at 5:00pm.
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AFM Roundtables and Industry Conversations take place in the AFM Studio on the lobby level of the Loews Hotel. Updates will be posted as announced on this page, AFM’s Facebook page and AFM365™.
Wednesday, November 5
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Conversation:
How to Work the AFM with Jonathan Wolf, AFM Managing Dir...
The AFM Conference Series gives attendees tremendous knowledge, insight, access, value and a rare opportunity to hear from the industry’s global thought leaders, decision makers and experts who all converge annually at the AFM.
The AFM Conference Series will take place Friday Nov. 7 – Tuesday Nov. 11, from 9:15am – 12:45pm daily and will include Conferences on Finance, Pitching, Production, Marketing and Distribution. From treatment to screen, it’s all c...
The American Film Institute's annual celebration of international cinema from modern masters and emerging filmmakers, AFI FEST features nightly red-carpet galas, special screenings, conversations and tributes. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognizes AFI FEST as a qualifying festival for both Short Films categories of the annual Academy Awards®, and AFI FEST is still the only film festival in the United States to hold the prestigious FIAPF accreditation, assuring a hi...
The Asia Society Southern California’s U.S.-China Film Summit is the premier U.S. event uniting Hollywood and Chinese film-industry leaders to discuss business collaboration and the latest market trends.
Asia Society Southern California honored Fosun Internationaland Studio 8 with the 2014 Film Partnership of the Year award at the U.S.-China Film Summit Gala Dinner on November 5. Fosun’s stake in Studio 8 marks the biggest Chinese investment in U.S. f...
The most anticipated movie in the last two years among the film enthusiasts, Kamasutra 3D, is finally gearing up for a mega release in early 2015. The movie that is on the final post-production stage has already set to garner the accolades of film critics around the globe.
The film’s promo video has already touched 25 million hits on YouTube within months after its upload. At the American Film Market, the team Kamasutra 3D will be meeting their international partners and associates at AFM...
Chloë Grace Moretz and Academy Award® Nominee Catherine Keener Star with
Lotus introducing the Elevated Thriller to Foreign Buyers at the AFM
Lotus Entertainment has come on board to co-finance and co-produce Sacha Gervasi's (HITCHCOCK, ANVIL: THE STORY OF ANVIL) NOVEMBER CRIMINALS starring Chloë Grace Moretz (THE EQUALIZER, IF I STAY) and two-time Academy Award® Nominee Catherine Keener (CAPTAIN PHILLIPS, CAPOTE). The screenplay has been adapted by Academy Award&re...
Academy Award® Nominee Michael Shannon (MAN OF STEEL, REVOLUTIONARY ROAD) will star as Elvis Presley alongside two-time Academy Award® Winner Kevin Spacey (AMERICAN BEAUTY, THE USUAL SUPSPECTS) who will star as Richard Nixon in the extraordinary true story ELVIS & NIXON. To be directed by Liza Johnson (HATESHIP LOVESHIP, RETURN), ELVIS & NIXON is based off a screenplay by Cary Elwes and Hanala and Joey Sagal. Cassian Elwes (Dallas Buyers Club, The Butler), a...
DAY 2 (NOV 6): HONG KONG DAY
Today also saw the announcement of this year’s Hong Kong Day. A continued partnership between AFM and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the event which is being staged for the fifth consecutive year, will feature a series of activities spotlighting the benefits of co-producing in Hong Kong.
HONG KONG DAY AT AMERICAN FILM MARKET SCHEDULE
10.00am - Opening Ceremony (ribbon cutting) &nb...
The American Film Market (AFM®) opened yesterday with the first in a series of ‘Roundtable and Conversation’ events kicking off with; ‘How to Work the AFM’ with AFM Managing Director, Jonathan Wolf. Taking place in a packed AFM Studio in the Lowes Santa Monica Beach Hotel, Wolf provided attendees insight and advice on how to work this year’s market.
Below are some key quotes from the discussion:
“We estimate between $800 million and 1 billion of bu...
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Recreation adds THE VESSEL to its AFM lineup: executive produced by Academy Award nominated director Terrence Malick and starring Golden Globe winner Martin Sheen.
Directed by Julio Quintana THE VESSEL follows the story of the inhabitants of a small seaside village, as their faith and resolve are tested in the aftermath of a destructive tsunami. The film is in final stages of post-production, with footage available for viewing at our AFM booth. We look forwa...
Global Genesis Group is proud to announce that they have acquired the exclusive worldwide distribution rights to the award-winning feature film “The Distance Between Us”. The film was awarded the TWIFF Best Feature Narrative at the 2104" The World’s Independent Film Festival".
The Distance Between Us is a love story about immigrants finding hope in America. The film also examines broken ambitions and the triumph of the human spirit. "we believe that many of...
Her Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi was in Santa Monica last Thursday to preside over Thai Night 2014, a pre-American Film Market gala event attended by film professionals from Thailand and Hollywood.
Organized by the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) of the Thai Ministry of Commerce, the initiative organized on the eve of the American Film Market was aimed at promoting the Thai film industry in the U.S., and fostering g...
TomCat Films would like to announce the trailer for our new release, MONSTER-ZILLA
Two Navy SEALS, Trevor and Doug, are sent to an abandoned island in search of a “package,” but instead of being the hunters, they find they are being hunted. During their escape they come across a camera left in the hands of a dead man. After taking refuge the two men watch what’s on the film and see the story unfold from the point of view of a young man named Garrett; taking ...
Studio 100 Film is delighted to announce that Maya the Bee will buzz into the North American market. The international feature films sales agency, based in Munich/Germany, has recently signed a distribution agreement with Shout! Factory, a leading multi-platform entertainment company. The announcement was made today by Patrick Elmendorff, CEO of Studio 100 Film and Shout! Factory’s founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos.
In this agreement, Shout! Factory has secured excl...
Stage Set for Hong Kong Day on 6 November
Events to Spotlight Hong Kong’s Co-Production Strengths
The American Film Market (AFM®) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) have joined forces to proudly present Hong Kong Day at the American Film Market in Santa Monica, California on 6 November. Being staged for the fifth consecutive year, Hong Kong Day will feature a series of events spotlighting the benefits of co-producing in Hong Kong. Details of Hong Kong Day ...
Stars Adam Driver and Alba Rohrwacher Won Best Actor and Best Actress Awards at the 2014 Venice International Film Festival
IFC Films announced today that the company is acquiring North American rights to Saverio Costanzo’s HUNGRY HEARTS from Mimi Steinbauer’s Radiant Films International. The film, written and directed by Costanzo, stars Adam Driver, Alba Rohrwacher and Roberta Maxwell, and was produced by Mario Gianani and Lorenzo Mieli of Wildside, together with Rai Cinema. T...
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The American Film Market (AFM) opens today its 35th edition with 396 exhibiting companies; the highest level of participation since 2008. Running November 5-12, more than 8,000 attendees from over 80 countries are expected in Santa Monica over the course of the week.
Growing from 2013, a total of 430 films are set to screen with 349 market premieres and 84 world premieres. Attendees can look forward to first-glimpse performances by the likes of: Samuel L. Jackson, John Travo...
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(IFTA) 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.
$US3 Billion spent annually by participants to produce films
8,000+ industry professionals
2,000+ new films and projects
1,000+ production companies
400+ distributors
540+ films screened
100+ world premiers
70+ countries represented
50+ thought leaders speaking
7 days of networking activities
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