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AFM Conferences and Seminars provide a forum where attendees can interact with and learn from prominent filmmakers, financiers, industry executives and talent. Below you will find information about our 2008 Conferences and Seminars and video of select sessions.
Missed the 2007 Seminar Series? Click here to see last year's schedule and view video of selected panels.
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| Friday, 7 November, 2008 | |||||
| 9:00am – 12:30pm |
AFM Finance Conference The yearly AFM Finance Conference brings together CEOs, financiers, and filmmakers in two back-to-back sessions where you will learn about the future of independent film financing. These high-powered panels discuss emerging trends and financing options. Fist Session: Current Trends in Film Financing Moderator: Panelists:
Second Session: Film Financing during a Credit Crisis Moderator: Panelists:
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| 4:00pm – 5:30pm |
Hong Kong: Asia’s Co-Production Centre and Gateway to the China Market A panel of veterans will not just share their views on how Hong Kong plays an effective role in the successful co-production models but also identify opportunities in the most lucrative and promising region in the world, that is Asia, and particularly China. Moderator: Panelists:
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| Saturday, 8 November, 2008 | |||||
| 9:00am – 12:30pm |
Pitch Me! Whether you have a meeting with a studio head or you bump into an actor in an elevator, you need to be able to pitch your film well. Learn the art of the pitch in this intensive session where a dozen filmmakers pitch their project to a panel of industry experts - agents, producers, and production execs - who will give their unvarnished feedback on each pitch, saying what worked, what didn't, and why. Space is limited - advance registration is recommended. Moderator: Panelists: |
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| 2:00pm – 5:30pm |
Location Expo Discover the benefits of working in both familiar and untapped markets during one-on-one interviews with film commissioners from around the world. Discussions will highlight financial incentives, production facilities and services, how to navigate through and capitalize on benefits, and examples of recent productions within each territory. Countries and states will include Bahamas, Canada, Dubai, Fiji, Louisiana, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Quebec, Singapore, Trinidad & Tobago and West Virginia. 2:00pm – 3:45pm Panel 1 - North America
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4:00pm – 5:45pm Panel 2 - National Perspectives
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| Sunday, 9 November, 2008 | |||||
| 11:00am – 12:30pm |
The Indie Glut: Distribution at the Crossroads With the image quality of “pro-sumer” cameras like the Red and Sony EX3, the editing power of Final Cut, and “experimental” contracts with the guilds, the cost barriers to “real” film-making are tumbling down. The downside is that most of these privately financed movies will never be seen outside of a small circle of friends. Of the 5,000 plus indie features submitted to Sundance last year, only 100 were chosen. Fewer than six received any significant theatrical distribution. More movies, fewer distributors. The U.S. marketplace may be permanently glutted. What’s the answer for indie filmmakers? How can you help your film beat the odds? Get the view from the trenches in session with top executives and experts on acquisition, marketing and distribution. Moderator: Panelists:
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| 2:00pm – 3:30pm |
Production Incentives: The Reel World In this current economic climate, are Production Incentives unlimited or will they run out? What type of Production Incentives are currently available and is monetizing Production Incentives still an option? What types of production costs are covered and what types of production costs are not? How do you sell or transfer tax credits, and what’s left after fees and commissions? How long does it take to get your money? Come learn the answers to these questions and more, This program will be presented in a case-study format and will include practical tips, pitfalls and traps for the unwary. Moderator: Panelists:
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| 4:00pm – 5:30pm |
DIY: Lessons Producers Can Learn from Those Who’ve Successfully Done it Themselves A new breed of producers and distributors are getting their movies out into the market in non-traditional and profitable ways. Learn what they’ve learned and how you can do it too. Moderator: Panelists:
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| Monday, 10 November, 2008 | |||||
| 11:00am – 12:30pm |
Web Entrepreneurs: Imagination Meets Commerce Join writer/producers who are producing and distributing their own content online. What are the risks and rewards? What are the best business models? Does it make sense to work with media conglomerates or independently? Moderator: Panelists:
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| 2:00pm – 3:30pm |
Through Rose (and Aqua) Colored Glasses: The Future of 3D A discussion of stereoscopic content from process to market and beyond. Moderator: Panelists:
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| 4:00pm – 5:30pm |
International Film Financing in a Weak Dollar Market Budgets are swelling but funding sources are shrinking as Producers continue to look for creative ideas to fund their projects overseas while fighting a weak US dollar. Join a panel of seasoned producers, sales agents, and attorneys as they discuss strategies to fund and shoot their projects overseas. Moderator: Panelists:
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| Tuesday, 11 November, 2008 | |||||
| 11:00am – 12:30pm |
Getting Your Film Seen Don't be on the outside looking in. Your film can be seen by a wide audience without any involvement of the big studios. Indie filmmakers have found a lot of new ways to get their films out there without tapping into the traditional distribution methods. Come hear the latest innovations in the wonderful world of monetizing your film. The landscape may be changing, but filmmakers who know how to navigate the terrain can enjoy a large measure of success on their own. Moderator: Panelists:
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| 2:00pm – 3:30pm |
Globalization: Exploring the Emergence of Independent Global Cinema It's not just "us and them" anymore. The effects of Globalization in Independent Cinema have become more relevant in the last few years. Integration of cultures and languages in one story as seen in Babel, Diving Bell and the Butterfly, The Bands Visit, and Under the Same Moon has created opportunities and challenges for filmmakers to tell stories shaped by the realities of a growing global community. The Panel will examine how independent filmmakers are creating and distributing stories without borders and connecting international audiences to each other.
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| 4:00pm – 5:30pm |
New Technologies and Low Budget Films Moderator: Panelists:
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