The American Film Market (AFM), traditionally held in Santa Monica, California, has an upcoming edition planned for Las Vegas, Nevada, which marks a fresh location for one of the film industry’s largest networking and marketplace events. This relocation offers an exciting shift and strategic advantage for Vancouver-based film professionals, as it expands AFM’s reach and accessibility, connecting a broader range of industry stakeholders from the United States and around the world.

AFM is a global marketplace where filmmakers, distributors, and buyers come together to negotiate and secure deals, with projects ranging from early-stage concepts to completed films. This event is crucial for Vancouver, as the city’s thriving film industry—known as “Hollywood North”—is a major international production hub. Vancouver-based filmmakers, producers, and service providers can greatly benefit from AFM, where independent films and international co-productions often take center stage. Attending AFM allows Vancouver professionals to showcase their projects, seek financing, and secure distribution partnerships that can drive their films to international audiences.

Additionally, Vancouver businesses specializing in post-production, VFX, and other film services can leverage AFM to attract new clients and projects to British Columbia, supporting local economic growth and reinforcing Vancouver’s status as a top destination for film production. Given that AFM attendees represent over 70 countries, Vancouver-based projects gain significant global exposure, and international partnerships often flourish through connections made at the event.

With the added allure of Las Vegas and its vibrant convention space, AFM’s reach and influence continue to grow, making it an essential event for Vancouver’s film industry to participate in as the city seeks to expand its international impact in cinema and media production.

I will tell you all about it when I get back next week!

Chris Sturges, Business Development Director for

Suspiciously Convenient Productions Inc

Contact: chris@suspiciouslyconvenient.com

Tags: #Film Industry #Local Business #Vancouver #Vancouver Films
#HollywoodNorth #AmericanFilmMarket #AFM2024

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