The American Film Market (AFM) returns to Santa Monica November 1–6 for its 43rd market. Touted as a place where you can meet more decision-makers in one week than you could see all year, AFM brings together film buyers and sellers in a no-nonsense market with zero film festival distractions. FilmTrack's team will be there to connect with studios, networks, sales agents, and distributors.
Who's Coming to AFM 2022
Although held online for the last two years, this year's event will be at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, its traditional venue since 1991. For those looking to buy or sell films, AFM 2022 is where you can quickly meet a lot of people and transact quickly. It is an efficient market with more than US$1 billion in distribution, licensing, and acquisition deals closed yearly.
For the rest of us attending, it is a terrific chance to network with some of these people and other industry professionals looking for connecting opportunities. And the rundown of guests is extensive, including:
- 400+ distributors
- 1,000+ production companies
- 8,000+ filmmakers, producers, and writers from 80+ countries.
- 100+ executives and thought leaders at conferences and roundtables
The Money Side of Film
Many good online and live resources are available at this year's event. From a rights management and monetization point of view, those include recordings and sessions on:
Connect With FilmTrack at AFM 2022
FilmTrack's team is eager to connect with anyone wanting to streamline how they track rights, royalties, availabilities, contracts, and licensing. We have an incredible platform that helps you track projects and money while taking into account all the complexities of currency exchange, deal expiry dates, and more.
If you'd like to connect at AFM - contact us, and we'll see you in Santa Monica!
