Film Market

Inside AFM 2024: Mixed Reviews, Cautious Buyers, and More Gains for Streamers

November 12, 2024 FilmTake Comments Off

The American Film Market’s first Las Vegas event at the Palms Casino Resort has sparked a wide range of opinions from attendees, with some embracing the convenience of the new location and others refusing to attend if the event doesn’t return to Los Angeles.

Betting Big on Genre Films: AFM’s Vegas Move Signals Shift in the Independent Film Market

November 6, 2024 FilmTake Comments Off

For the first time in its 45-year history, the American Film Market (AFM) has traded the coastal ambiance of Santa Monica for the glitzy setting of Las Vegas, launching its 2024 event at the Palms Casino Resort. This relocation comes with high hopes for streamlined networking, concentrated events, and fresh energy.

AFM 2024: The Films Sparking Major Interest at AFM’s First Las Vegas Edition (Part Three)

November 6, 2024 FilmTake Comments Off

The 2024 American Film Market (AFM) marks a transformative moment as it relocates from its long-standing Los Angeles base to Las Vegas. Here’s an overview of films being presented by the leading 78 international sales agencies at the 2024 American Film Market, offering a dynamic blend of genres, including horror, thriller, drama, comedy, and animation.

AFM 2024: The Films Sparking Major Interest at AFM’s First Las Vegas Edition (Part Two)

November 5, 2024 FilmTake Comments Off

The 2024 American Film Market (AFM) marks a transformative moment as it relocates from its long-standing Los Angeles base to Las Vegas. Here’s an overview of films being presented by the leading 78 international sales agencies at the 2024 American Film Market, offering a dynamic blend of genres, including horror, thriller, drama, comedy, and animation.

AFM 2024: The Films Sparking Major Interest at AFM’s First Las Vegas Edition (Part One)

November 5, 2024 FilmTake Comments Off

The 2024 American Film Market (AFM) marks a transformative moment as it relocates from its long-standing Los Angeles base to Las Vegas. Here’s an overview of films being presented by the leading 78 international sales agencies at the 2024 American Film Market, offering a dynamic blend of genres, including horror, thriller, drama, comedy, and animation.

Fewer Films, Fewer Fans: TIFF 2024 Highlights the Trouble with Theatrical Distribution

September 4, 2024 FilmTake Comments Off

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has long been a vibrant showcase, especially for films seeking a U.S. distributor, but it faces a much harsher reality this year. The rise of streaming platforms has further complicated TIFF’s sales environment. This challenge is emblematic of a deeper problem in the industry.

Film Markets in Flux: Navigating Strikes, Weak Sales, and New Distribution Models

November 7, 2023 FilmTake Comments Off

Hopes were high at the beginning of last week that a deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) representing the streamers and the studios and SAG-AFTRA would be reached during AFM, but as the weekend approached, hopes faded.

45 Top Titles on Offer at AFM

November 1, 2023 FilmTake Comments Off

A roundup of 45 independent films receiving the most significant attention at AFM. As evidenced by the list below, AFM remains a robust market for genre films, and many producers and distributors are reporting strong demand for horror, action, and science fiction titles heading into the market.

Ripples in the Reel: How Strikes are Shaping the Future of Film

October 30, 2023 FilmTake Comments Off

AFM approaches amidst unprecedented industry turbulence. While there was hope for a post-Covid recovery, this year’s AFM finds itself under the cloud of the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, a dispute reshaping not just this year’s film market but the very fabric of the film and television world.