2026 AFM to return to Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles
Market’s 47th edition runs November 10-15.
Former cinema owners trade group exec Jackie Brenneman named IFTA head
New hire notes: “This is a pivotal moment for the independent film and television community.”
Berlin techno drama ‘Rave On’ gets international buyers on their feet
EXCLUSIVE: The film mixes a fictional narrative with documentary-style footage from Berlin’s rave scene.
US horror ‘Dolly’ scores multiple deals for Blue Finch Films
EXCLUSIVE: The Fantastic Fest and Sitges Film Festival title has sold to Latin America, France and more.
AFM releases 2025 attendees data, Pitch Conference winner
Markt reports 6,132 attendees and 285 registered companies from 35 countries.
The Match Factory reports strong AFM response to Jane Schoenbrun‘s ‘Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma’
Gillian Anderson, Hannah Einbinder star. Mubi financing and releasing in select territories.
MPX adds ‘Parasomnia’ to AFM sales roster
EXCLUSIVE: Roster includes true-crime story You Can’t Win starring Michael Pitt.
Nicolas Cage and John Woo to reunite in independent crime tale ‘Gambino’
Star and director last worked together in 1997’s Face/Off.
American Film Market attendees give mid-market verdict: “It feels more elevated”
Sellers and buyers are happy with the new LA venue, but landing on-site sales remains a challenge.
AFM sales title ‘Storm Rider: Legend Of Hammerhead’ starring Marco Ilsø lands North American deal
EXCLUSIVE: VMI Worldwide in talks with international buyers.
Why UK sellers are feasting on Australian genre
‘From Below’, ’Dogs Of War’, ’Croak’ and ’Hot Mother’ are among the Australian projects being shopped by UK sales agents.
Sitges, Fantasia award winner ‘Flush’ lands US deal at AFM
EXCLUSIVE: WTFilms continuing sales at the market.
Bankside’s ‘Surviving Earth’ sells to UK-Ireland
EXCLUSIVE: The SXSW and Edinburgh premiere will be released theatrically in spring 2026.
