US deal at TIFF for ‘Theater Is Dead’ starring Decker Sadowski from ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’
EXCLUSIVE: Jackrabbit Media represented filmmakers in the deal.
IFTA, The Numbers strike strategic partnership
EXCLUSIVE: Parties to collaborate on year-round research and offer suite of initiatives for members.
AFM launches The AFM House dedicated to future of film
15,000-sq-ft venue houses Innovation Hub presented with Cannes Next.
‘The New Global Screen Economy’ unveiled as first AFM unified theme
IFTA head Jackie Brenneman calls for “more deliberate approach and focus on creating new opportunities”.
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.
