Four full days of programming at AFM 24
Once again, The AFM Sessions will present four full days of programming exploring today’s global industry and where we are headed. Forecasts for the future, marketplace intelligence, advice on how to best navigate our industry, and conversations on the most current topics and technologies across Financing, Production, Distribution, Streaming, Diversity, and more will be shared through the lens of 100+ Speakers from all facets of the business.
This year, The AFM Sessions will take place on two stages at Palms Casino Resort:
Main Stage – Access to the Sessions on the Main Stage is exclusive to Platinum and Plus Badge holders (Four Day Plus & Three Day Plus).
*The Main Stage is located in the Ballroom on the 2nd Floor.
View Stage – Access to the Sessions on the View Stage is available to All AFM Badge Holders EXCEPT Day Badge Holders, unless otherwise specified.
*The View Stage is located in the Lounge at View and accessed by two dedicated Elevators marked Moon, View & Nove in the Fantasy Tower wing off the Lobby Level.
Opening sessions and speakers details: 05 November
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Spanish Producers Showcase
Connect with visionary and leading producers as they present innovative projects that will shape the future of the industry.
Panelists
Ezekiel Montes, Film Director/Producer
Gustavo Ferrada, Mediacrest Entertainment
Pedro Hernández Santos, Aquí y Allí Films
Belén Bernuy, Centuria Films/Begin Again Films
Jesús Martínez Asencio, Garachico Film
Coque Serrano, La Charito Films
Edson Sidonie, Amore Cine
Presented by
Festival De Malaga – Spanish Screenings On Tour
06 November
9:00 am – 10:30 am
Spanish Animation Showcase
06 November
9:30 am – 10:30 am
From Local to Global: Developing Stories & Content for Worldwide Appeal
06 November
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Working with SAG-AFTRA as an Independent
06 November
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Finding Gold: Discovering Captivating Narratives and Essential Story Ideas for Your Next Project
06 November
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Unlocking Latino Representation: Tapping into Billions in Untapped Revenue
06 November
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Spanish Fantastic Showcase
06 November
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Producing and Financing Films for Social Impact
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07 November
9:00 am – 10:30 am
Spanish Remakes Showcase
07 November
9:30 am – 10:30 am
Finance I: Cracking the Formula: Independent Film Financing in Today’s Financial Landscape
07 November
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Innovators
07 November
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Focus on Italy: Why Filming in Italy is Now More Convenient Than Ever
07 November
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Making Sense of Distribution Today: Evaluating a Film’s Release Potential Across All Windows
07 November
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Ask Me Anything: Financing Independent Films
07 November
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Confronting Fear – Transcending, Challenging & Elevating the Horror Genre
07 November
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
FlexTV International Forum – Short Dramas: Where Entertainment Meets the Internet
07 November
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The Producer’s Journey
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08 November
9:00 am – 10:30 am
Focus on Navarra/Spain: Intelligent Shooting
08 November
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Finance II: How to Choose a Location to Maximize Your Budget
08 November
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Black Culture at the Epicenter of Hollywood
08 November
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Casting for Low-Budget Films
08 November
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
The Untold Realities of Global Film Sales: What’s Really Shaping Today’s Market?
08 November
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Beyond Representation: The Business Case for LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Film
08 November
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Producers Pitching Their Projects, powered by AI Forecasts
08 November
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The Climate Opportunity: Industry Momentum from Script to Screen
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09 November
9:30 am – 1:00 pm
Pitch Conference: Mastering the Art of Pitching & Live Pitches
09 November
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Killing It at the Box Office: How Cineverse’s Horror Sensation Won Opening Weekend
09 November
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Maximizing Impact: Crafting Powerful Films with Limited Budgets
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