AFM Features
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FeaturesAFM sellers reflect on solid market, post-strike rush to production, EFM 2024
“You will see the El Niño of all Berlins with a downpour of projects… Unless you have a great project it will get lost.”
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FeaturesCult Screenings UK co-founder on the market for pop-culture documentaries
Independent production company Cult Screenings UK lands at this year’s AFM with the latest in its string of documentaries centring on landmark pop culture movies.
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FeaturesTeam behind film and television lender Ashland Hill Media Finance talk strategy, future plans
Ambitious new player in film financing circles.
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FeaturesCinema Management Group founder on the sales outfit’s 20-year journey
Cinema Management Group celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.
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FeaturesAFM 2023: The hot projects from Hong Kong and China
Hong Kong and mainland China sellers return with projects that include the sequel to box-office smash ‘Table For Six’ and the latest from superstar Donnie Yen.
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FeaturesAFM 2023: The hot projects from South Korea
A horror comedy, mystery thriller and giant robot feature are among the titles being introduced by South Korean sellers at AFM.
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FeaturesAFM 2023: The buzz titles from Europe
Includes 3D animated film ’Paul McCartney’s High In The Clouds’ from France’s Gaumont.
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FeaturesAFM 2023: the hot projects from Japan
The latest from Kiyoshi Kurosawa, a manga adaptation and a time-travel romance are among the titles showcased by Japanese sellers at AFM.
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FeaturesAFM 2023: The buzz titles from North America
Includes Arclight’s ’Arthur’s Whiskey’ with Diane Keaton, Patricia Hodge and Lulu.
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FeaturesAFM 2023: The buzz titles from the UK
Includes Samuel Beckett biopic ‘Dance First’ and ’Freud’s Last Session’ with Anthony Hopkins
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Features“It will be business as usual in a slightly odd world”: UK sellers discuss navigating AFM in strike times
Execs from Bankside, Cornerstone, Altitude, HanWay Films, Mister Smith Entertainment and Metro International Entertainment talk to Screen.
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FeaturesAFM 2023 preview: sellers face strike headaches with fewer new packages expected
“There’s a need for bigger projects.”
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FeaturesXYZ Films founders on working with international filmmakers and their global outlook
XYZ Films is now involved in sales, distribution, production, finance and talent management.
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FeaturesRadiant Films founder Mimi Steinbauer on 10 years at the helm: 'We're still standing'
Celebrating 10 years of her company, Mimi Steinbauer reflects on market shifts and recapturing elusive audiences.
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Features“I’m bullish on the future’’: AGC Studios head Stuart Ford talks AFM, indie sector
From rebooting film strategy to a new normal for markets, the industry veteran weighs in on evolving industry.
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FeaturesHow Causeway Films has become Australia’s buzziest independent production company
Led by Samantha Jennings and Kristina Ceyton, the outfit has four new projects being sold at AFM.
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FeaturesAFM 2022: hot projects from Japan
Titles include a manga adaptation, suspense thriller and the latest from two J-horror icons.
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FeaturesBankside’s Stephen Kelliher on success at AFM: “It’s dependent on how aggressive the US buyers are”
Kelliher tells Screen about branching out into TV and the film that got away.
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FeaturesAFM 2022: hot projects from Hong Kong and China
A wave of projects include the latest from Jackie Chan, Donnie Yen and Tony Leung Chiu-wai.
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FeaturesAFM 2022: The buzz titles from Europe
As AFM enjoys its first face-to-face edition since 2019, Screen profiles a selection of key titles, at various stages of production, available across the market.