# American Film Market

- Dates: 10 November 2026 to 15 November 2026
- Location: FAIRMONT CENTURY PLAZA, Los Angeles, United States
- Organiser: Independent Film & Television Alliance
- Industry: Media & Entertainment
- Expected attendance: 7,776

## About

The American Film Market (AFM) is the premier film acquisition, development, and networking event where the global film industry converges to close distribution and financing deals. It is a business-focused market for thousands of professionals to develop, finance, showcase, discover, and license independent films.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://americanfilmmarket.com/)
- [Registration](https://americanfilmmarket.com/attendee/)
- [Agenda](https://americanfilmmarket.com/the-afm-sessions/)
- [Call for speakers](https://americanfilmmarket.com/speaking-opportunities/) (deadline unverified, check the call)

## Topics

- The AFM Sessions
- LocationEXPO at AFM
- Innovation Hub at AFM

## Where to stay

- **DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Los Angeles Downtown**: 210 m from the venue, 120 South Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, 90012
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxdtdt-doubletree-los-angeles-downtown/)
- **St. George Hotel**: 370 m from the venue
- **Kawada Hotel**: 380 m from the venue, 200 South Hill Street, 90012
  - [Hotel website](https://www.kawadahotel.com/)
  - Phone: +1-800-752-9232
- **Little Tokyo Hotel**: 410 m from the venue, 327 1/2 East 1st Street, Los Angeles, 90012
  - [Hotel website](https://www.littletokyohotel.top/)
  - Phone: +1 213-617-0128
- **Miyako Hotel**: 420 m from the venue, 328 East 1st Street, Los Angeles, 90012
  - [Hotel website](https://www.miyakola.com/)
  - Phone: +1 213-617-2000
- **New Daimaru Hotel**: 460 m from the venue, 345 E. 1st St., Los Angeles, 90012
- **Conrad Los Angeles Hotel**: 550 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/laxavci-conrad-los-angeles/)
- **citizenM Los Angeles Downtown**: 550 m from the venue, 361 S Spring Street
  - [Hotel website](https://www.citizenm.com/hotels/united-states/los-angeles/los-angeles-downtown-hotel)

## What people are saying

Official hashtag: #AFM2019

- [American Film Market Sets 2026 Edition - Deadline](https://deadline.com/2026/01/american-film-market-sets-2026-edition-in-los-angeles-1236700095/)
  - The Independent Film & Television Alliance has set the 2026 American Film Market for Nov. 10-15 at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles where it unspooled this past fall after a controversial ...
  - By deadline.com
- [American Film Market Sets 2026 Dates in Los Angeles - Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/american-film-market-2026-dates-fairmont-in-los-angeles-1236643504/)
  - The American Film Market is set to return to the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles for its 2026 edition which will take place Nov. 10-15.
  - By variety.com
- [American Film Market Sets First-ever Theme for The 2026 Edition: the ...](https://www.filmfestivals.us/blog/american_film_market_dailies/american_film_market_sets_first_ever_theme_for_the_2026_edition_the_new_global_screen_economy)
  - The American Film Market® (AFM®) today announced its first-ever unifying theme, "The New Global Screen Economy," positioning the 2026 market around the shifts redefining how content is financed, produced, distributed, and brought to audienc
  - By filmfestivals.us

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