Media & Entertainment
American Film Market
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.
The essentials
Event details
- Dates
- 10 November 2026 to 15 November 2026
- Address
- 2025 Ave of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067
- Organiser
- Independent Film & Television Alliance
- Expected attendance
- 7,776
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
Public discussion
What people are saying
Official hashtag #AFM2019
- PressAmerican Film Market Sets 2026 Edition - Deadline
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 ...
- PressAmerican Film Market Sets 2026 Dates in Los Angeles - Variety
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.
- PressAmerican Film Market Sets First-ever Theme for The 2026 Edition: the ...
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
Speaking
Call for speakers
This event publishes a call for speakers. The deadline is unverified, so check the call before preparing a submission.
Agenda themes
Topics covered
- The AFM Sessions
- LocationEXPO at AFM
- Innovation Hub at AFM
On the floor
Sponsors and partners
- United For Business
- Wrapbook
- IMDbPro
- Filmhub
- Hollywood Reporter
- Screen-International
- Variety
- Deadline
- ITA-Italian Trade Agency
- Western Alliance Bank
- Cohn-Reznick-logo
- Filmart
- Panama Film Commissio
Logistics
Where to stay
Places to stay near the venue.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Los Angeles Downtown
120 South Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, 90012
St. George Hotel
Kawada Hotel
200 South Hill Street, 90012
Little Tokyo Hotel
327 1/2 East 1st Street, Los Angeles, 90012
Miyako Hotel
328 East 1st Street, Los Angeles, 90012
New Daimaru Hotel
345 E. 1st St., Los Angeles, 90012
Conrad Los Angeles Hotel
citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
361 S Spring Street
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