AFM 2025 opened in LA after the Vegas hiatus

AFM Day 1 was a vibrant start to this year’s Market. Exhibitors, Buyers, and Producers were all onsite at the Fairmont and AMC for meetings and screenings from morning to night, setting an impressive pace for the week ahead. The momentum continues tomorrow as The AFM Sessions begin, featuring a powerhouse lineup of speakers and panels you won’t want to miss.

Keep an eye out for The AFM Daily email each night – it’s your go-to for the following day's sessions schedule, screening updates, and market highlights. 

The AFM25 App gives you easy access to Exhibitor Locations, Campus Maps, Screenings Schedule, The AFM Sessions Schedule/Speakers as well as connecting with participants. (Day Badge Excluded)

Visit the virtual AFM Newsstand on our website to download the digital version of the 2025 AFM Show Directory – accessible on the AFM25 App as well.

9:30 AM  | SANTA MONICA STAGE

Finance I – From Packaging to Payback: Investment, Incentives & International Markets

11:00 AM  | CONSTELLATION STAGE

Focus on Italy: A Strategic Hub for International Productions

Presented by Italian Trade Agency

11:00 AM  | SANTA MONICA STAGE

The Innovators – From Fan to Financier: New Models in Film Financing and Distribution

1:30 PM  | SANTA MONICA STAGE

What Audiences Want: Producing Stories That Connect

2:00 PM  | CONSTELLATION STAGE

Film Finance – Ask Me Anything

3:30 PM  | CONSTELLATION STAGE

Everything Producers Need to Know to Work with SAG-AFTRA Successfully

4:30 PM  | SANTA MONICA STAGE

From Festivals to Audiences: The Enduring Power of Global Arthouse Films

5:00 PM  | CONSTELLATION STAGE

Spain • Navarra: High-Impact Filming Advantage

Presented by Spain-Navarra

Inheritance to Love

Shemaroo Entertainment
AMC Century City 3
3:00pm

Joaquim and The Apocalypse

One Two Three Media
AMC Century City 1
5:00pm

LocationEXPO® presented by United for Business

Visit LocationEXPO, located on P2, and discover a world of filmmaking possibilities. Connect with 30 international film commissions, studio facilities, and service providers all in one place. From exclusive production incentives to stunning locations and expert support, LocationEXPO gives you the tools and connections to make your projects a reality.

• APE - Italian Association of Production Service Companies
• Mohave County Film and Media
• Arizona Film & Digital Media
• Orbital Studios
• Baja Film Commission
• Panama Film Commission
• Cayman Islands Film Commission
• PayKeeper Inc
• Costa Rica Film Commission
• Pinal County, Arizona
• Ecuador - Levector Films
• Polish Film Institute
• Egypt Film Commission
• Southern Kentucky Film Commission
• Film Fiji
• Spain-Navarra
• FILM IN GEORGIA
• State of Massachusetts
• Film in Oklahoma
• Thailand Film Office, Department of Tourism
• Film Palmdale
• Tokyo Film Commission
• Film Santa Monica
• Veneto Film Commission
• Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• West Virginia Film Office
• Louisville Film Office
• United Illusions VP Studios

• APE - Italian Association of Production Service Companies
• Arizona Film & Digital Media
• Baja Film Commission
• Cayman Islands Film Commission
• Costa Rica Film Commission
• Ecuador - Levector Films
• Egypt Film Commission
• Film Fiji
• FILM IN GEORGIA
• Film in Oklahoma
• Film Palmdale
• Film Santa Monica
• Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• Louisville Film Office

• Mohave County Film and Media
• Orbital Studios
• Panama Film Commission
• PayKeeper Inc
• Pinal County, Arizona
• Polish Film Institute
• Southern Kentucky Film Commission
• Spain-Navarra
• State of Massachusetts
• Thailand Film Office, Department of Tourism
• Tokyo Film Commission
• United Illusions VP Studios
• Veneto Film Commission
• West Virginia Film Office

Innovation Hub

Check out AFM’s newest exhibit space, the Innovation Hub in collaboration with Marché du Film – Cannes Next located on P2, where global film and technology connect. Explore the cutting-edge creativity and business technology tools shaping how films and episodic content are created, financed, and distributed.

• AI FLIX by Wardour Studios
• Fallbrook Film Finance, LLC
• Largo.ai
• Logline AI
• Mortal Studio
• Panjaya.ai
• RollCredits
• Veritone

• AI FLIX by Wardour Studios
• Fallbrook Film Finance, LLC
• Largo.ai
• Logline AI

• Mortal Studio
• Panjaya.ai
• RollCredits
• Veritone

Filmmakers & Networking Lounge presented by Filmhub

Check out the Filmmakers & Networking Lounge, located on the P2 level, open to all attendees during show hours. The Filmmakers Lounge will host a number of exhibiting companies and include comfortable seating, tables, and full food and beverage service – creating the perfect environment for collaborating, networking, and relaxing.

• EGEDA
• FILMART - Hong Kong Trade Development Council
• Filmhub
• INSHORTS. AI
• IMDbPro
• San Diego Tourism Authority
• Veterans-TV

• EGEDA
• FILMART - Hong Kong Trade Development Council
• Filmhub
• INSHORTS.AI

• IMDbPro
• San Diego Tourism Authority
• Veterans-TV

Dining Destinations

Los Angeles and Beverly Hills are world-class dining destinations, home to restaurants offering every type of cuisine and experience imaginable — from casual favorites to Michelin-starred. To assist with your AFM planning, we’ve compiled a Restaurant Guide of options at and around the Fairmont Century Plaza. AFM week will be a busy time. so we encourage you to make your restaurant reservations early. Bon appétit!