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AFM 2017 AFM 2017, Bigger and Better.	Philip Friedman	Dec 11, 2017
LOS ANGELES, CA – December 12, 2017: The 38th American Film Market (AFM) wrapped with exhibitor and attendee numbers up. In total, 7,415 participants visited the Loews Hotel in Santa Monica, as attendance rose by 6%. The market also saw 1,476 buyers arr
AFM 2014 2014 AFM is the must destination for independent filmmaker & industry people.	Philip Friedman	Nov 30, 2014
The American Film Market was founded in 1981 as a way to circumvent the strangle hold the big studios had on marketing and distribution, especially in foreign markets. The answer has been to sell distribution rights directly to independent sales agents,
AFM 2013 Following up at the American Film Market - Making It Happen	Erik Sean McGiven	Dec 10, 2013
Leveraging your time and investment to create more opportunities.
2012 AFM 2012 AMERICAN FILM MARKET	Philip Friedman	Nov 08, 2012
THE 2012 AMERICAN FILM MARKET WRAPED WEDNESDAY WITH AN INCREASE IN BUYERS AND AND INCREASE IN SELLERS. WITH 442 FILMS SCREENING,ALONG WITH PACKED CONFERENCES AND STRONG PROJECTS IT WAS A RESOUNDING SUCCESS.
2011 AFM Insights At AFM mid-budget productions fill void left by fewer studio projects	Erik Sean McGiven	Nov 29, 2011
With a fragile DVD business declining, more buyers and investors at this year\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s market are seeking films that can open theatrically.
AFM Recap - 2009 The American Film Market is one of the largest gatherings of buyers and sellers	Erik Sean McGiven	Nov 14, 2009
The American Film Market is one of the largest gatherings of film buyers and seller. This year, some 7000 attendees shopped 2,000 - 3,000 films at AFM-2009.
Sales Agents & Producer Reps: What’s the Difference and Why Should I Care?	Jerome Courshon	Jul 20, 2009
Producers and directors who are submitting to film festivals with a completed movie, are frequently queried by Sales Agents and Producer Reps (short for Producers Representative). Mostly Producer Reps, but some Sales Agents too.
Getting Distribution: Secrets & Lies	Jerome Courshon	Jul 15, 2009
One of the major Achilles’ heels for producers and directors is the distribution game. Once you’ve made your movie, what do you do? How do you play the game? What strategies do you employ? Is there even a strategy?
Book Review How Not to Make a Short Film	Erik Sean McGiven	Feb 25, 2009
This is a book every film student, every filmmaker must read before writing, producing, or directing a short film.
AFM-2008 The AFM is the Worlds largest motion picture trade event.	Erik Sean McGiven	Dec 08, 2008
With the economy in free fall, this years American Film Market might have been projected a bust, but such was not the case. While first days attendance was down, in the succeeding days it picked up and the market became alive with sellers and buyers.
Sydney Pollack Sydney Pollack, 1934-2008, By Bruce Coughran	Philip Friedman	May 27, 2008

AFM 2006 Sweaty Suits: Brutal Realizations from a Freshman Exhibitor at AFM 2006	Kurtis Estes	Nov 19, 2006
The American Film Market broke like a great frothing wave over Santa Monica, California this year. Buyers in expensive suits met with exhibitors in sweaty ones, and the whole market teemed with the smell of money and celluloid. With over 500 registered
Short Films-New Life Short Films Find New Life	Bruce Coughran
Short Films Find New Life