The market is also launching an online locations resource.
The American Film Market (Nov 1-8) is launching a platform to connect film commissions, production facilities and services with industry professionals.
The service, called LocationEXPO, will include a physical space during the market for networking and events, as well as an online locations, incentives and facilities resource, which has already launched.
A monthly newsletter, which the American Film Market says will be sent to more than 100,000 film professionals, will begin May 9.
“We are launching LocationEXPO to serve the growing number of Film Commissions that participate at Afm as well as provide access to Afm attendees for Film Commissions that are unable to attend,” said Jonathan Wolf, managing director of the Afm.
More than 50 film commissions attended the Afm last year including the Colombian Film Commission, FilmLA, Mexican Film Commission, Panama Film Commission, Spain Icex, Taipei Film Commission, Thai Trade Center, West Virginia Film Office and the New Zealand Film Commission.
The American Film Market (Nov 1-8) is launching a platform to connect film commissions, production facilities and services with industry professionals.
The service, called LocationEXPO, will include a physical space during the market for networking and events, as well as an online locations, incentives and facilities resource, which has already launched.
A monthly newsletter, which the American Film Market says will be sent to more than 100,000 film professionals, will begin May 9.
“We are launching LocationEXPO to serve the growing number of Film Commissions that participate at Afm as well as provide access to Afm attendees for Film Commissions that are unable to attend,” said Jonathan Wolf, managing director of the Afm.
More than 50 film commissions attended the Afm last year including the Colombian Film Commission, FilmLA, Mexican Film Commission, Panama Film Commission, Spain Icex, Taipei Film Commission, Thai Trade Center, West Virginia Film Office and the New Zealand Film Commission.
- 3/29/2017
- ScreenDaily
The market is also launching an online locations resource.
The American Film Market (Nov 1-8) is launching a platform to connect film commissions, production facilities and services with industry professionals.
The service, called LocationEXPO, will include a physical space during the market for networking and events, as well as an online locations, incentives and facilities resource, which has already launched.
A monthly newsletter, which the American Film Market says will be sent to more than 100,000 film professionals, will begin May 9.
“We are launching LocationEXPO to serve the growing number of Film Commissions that participate at Afm as well as provide access to Afm attendees for Film Commissions that are unable to attend,” said Jonathan Wolf, managing director of the Afm.
More than 50 film commissions attended the Afm last year including the Colombian Film Commission, FilmLA, Mexican Film Commission, Panama Film Commission, Spain Icex, Taipei Film Commission, Thai Trade Center, West Virginia Film Office and the New Zealand Film Commission.
The American Film Market (Nov 1-8) is launching a platform to connect film commissions, production facilities and services with industry professionals.
The service, called LocationEXPO, will include a physical space during the market for networking and events, as well as an online locations, incentives and facilities resource, which has already launched.
A monthly newsletter, which the American Film Market says will be sent to more than 100,000 film professionals, will begin May 9.
“We are launching LocationEXPO to serve the growing number of Film Commissions that participate at Afm as well as provide access to Afm attendees for Film Commissions that are unable to attend,” said Jonathan Wolf, managing director of the Afm.
More than 50 film commissions attended the Afm last year including the Colombian Film Commission, FilmLA, Mexican Film Commission, Panama Film Commission, Spain Icex, Taipei Film Commission, Thai Trade Center, West Virginia Film Office and the New Zealand Film Commission.
- 3/29/2017
- ScreenDaily
Grab something sweet and salty from the concession stand and save yourself the best seat in the house, because this March, Synapse Films will release a limited edition Steelbook Blu-ray of Mark Herrier’s cult horror film Popcorn:
Featuring a 2K scan of the 35mm interpositive, Synapse Films' Popcorn Collector's Edition Steelbook Blu-ray is limited to 3000 items and is slated for a March 7th release. Below, we have a look at the cover art as well as the press release with full details:
Press Release: In the history of Synapse Films few titles have generated as much excitement as Popcorn, director Mark Herrier’s 1991 cult favorite that’s been one of the most in-demand genre films of the Blu-ray era. Unavailable for over a decade, Popcorn finally comes to HD in a deliciously butter-topped Limited Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Steelbook® Blu-ray that will have fans craving for refills!
Featuring a 2K scan of the 35mm interpositive, Synapse Films' Popcorn Collector's Edition Steelbook Blu-ray is limited to 3000 items and is slated for a March 7th release. Below, we have a look at the cover art as well as the press release with full details:
Press Release: In the history of Synapse Films few titles have generated as much excitement as Popcorn, director Mark Herrier’s 1991 cult favorite that’s been one of the most in-demand genre films of the Blu-ray era. Unavailable for over a decade, Popcorn finally comes to HD in a deliciously butter-topped Limited Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Steelbook® Blu-ray that will have fans craving for refills!
- 1/17/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
This year’s Afm had no single standout title, but a selection of high-profile projects and star appearances sparked buyer interest.
In an increasingly polarised independent space besieged by a talent exodus to TV and the might of digital platforms and studio acquisitions teams, the consensus was there was no single must-have title at the 2016 American Film Market (Afm). So it was up to a handful of appealing projects and star appearances to inject life into the market.
As Screen International revealed, Sacha Baron Cohen showed up at the Annapurna International offices to talk up his $20-30m Danish comedy remake Klown. Viola Davis trumpeted Gfm Films’ The Personal History Of Rachel DuPree, Margot Robbie met Sierra/Affinity buyers for I, Tonya, and Mark Wahlberg took part in a TWC-Dimension presentation with writer-director Damian Szifron for The Six Billion Dollar Man.
COO David Glasser expects to begin pre-sales in December on Szifron’s Wild Tales follow-up, and orchestrated...
In an increasingly polarised independent space besieged by a talent exodus to TV and the might of digital platforms and studio acquisitions teams, the consensus was there was no single must-have title at the 2016 American Film Market (Afm). So it was up to a handful of appealing projects and star appearances to inject life into the market.
As Screen International revealed, Sacha Baron Cohen showed up at the Annapurna International offices to talk up his $20-30m Danish comedy remake Klown. Viola Davis trumpeted Gfm Films’ The Personal History Of Rachel DuPree, Margot Robbie met Sierra/Affinity buyers for I, Tonya, and Mark Wahlberg took part in a TWC-Dimension presentation with writer-director Damian Szifron for The Six Billion Dollar Man.
COO David Glasser expects to begin pre-sales in December on Szifron’s Wild Tales follow-up, and orchestrated...
- 11/6/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay) andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
The Independent Film & Television Alliance (Ifta) has announced its Executive Committee and Board of Directors for the 2016-2018 term. Jay Joyce (Artist View Entertainment), Lloyd Kaufman (Troma Entertainment), Charlotte Mickie (Mongrel International) and Almira Ravil (Screen Media) will serve as vice-chairs. The elections took place during Ifta’s annual membership meeting at the InterContinental Hotel in Century City and The Works in London. Also Read: Ifta Renews Jean Prewitt, Jonathan Wolf Contracts Through 2018 Michael Ryan (Gfm Films) will continue to serve as chairman of the board, with Kirk D’Amico (Myriad Pictures) and Lise Romanoff (Vision Films) continuing their posts as vice-chairs for.
- 9/22/2016
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Exclusive: This year’s edition of the market will utilise the renovated Monica Film Center and the Arclight at the Santa Monica Place shopping centre.
A combination of refurbished and new theatre complexes in Santa Monica mean the Afm will boast its highest number of screening facilities in November.
The recently renovated Monica Film Center houses six auditoriums offering a range of approximately 25 to 80 seats each, while the new Arclight at the Santa Monica Place shopping centre contains 12 screens seating between 50 and 260 each.
“Combined with the [nearby] AMC 7 and Broadway Cineplex 4, we have 29 auditoriums in four multiplexes – all brand new,” said Jonathan Wolf, Afm managing director and executive vice-president of the Independent Film & Television Alliance.
Temporary screening facilities at the Fairmont and Doubletree hotels will no longer operate.
“We’re thrilled,” said Wolf. “Over the next few years we think more and more companies will gravitate towards screening at the Afm now that they’re assured of having...
A combination of refurbished and new theatre complexes in Santa Monica mean the Afm will boast its highest number of screening facilities in November.
The recently renovated Monica Film Center houses six auditoriums offering a range of approximately 25 to 80 seats each, while the new Arclight at the Santa Monica Place shopping centre contains 12 screens seating between 50 and 260 each.
“Combined with the [nearby] AMC 7 and Broadway Cineplex 4, we have 29 auditoriums in four multiplexes – all brand new,” said Jonathan Wolf, Afm managing director and executive vice-president of the Independent Film & Television Alliance.
Temporary screening facilities at the Fairmont and Doubletree hotels will no longer operate.
“We’re thrilled,” said Wolf. “Over the next few years we think more and more companies will gravitate towards screening at the Afm now that they’re assured of having...
- 5/18/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Plus: Tiff, Telefilm Canada partner on See The North; Film market researcher Richard Del Belso dies; and more…
Afm managing director Jonathan Wolf said on Monday that the reported $6.5bn acquisition by China’s Anbang Insurance Group of Strategic Hotels & Resorts Inc will have “no impact” on the annual Santa Monica film market in November.
The deal with Blackstone Group is for a portfolio of properties that includes the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel where the market is headquartered, however Wolfe said the Afm had “a very long” contract with the venue.
Broad Green Pictures has hired Steve Miller to head the studio’s creative advertising team as evp of creative advertising. Miller will contribute to the overall campaign strategy of the company’s features and arrives from A. Smith & Company, where he headed creation of all creative and sales content for new programming development. He has led creative advertising divisions at New Line and MGM/UA...
Afm managing director Jonathan Wolf said on Monday that the reported $6.5bn acquisition by China’s Anbang Insurance Group of Strategic Hotels & Resorts Inc will have “no impact” on the annual Santa Monica film market in November.
The deal with Blackstone Group is for a portfolio of properties that includes the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel where the market is headquartered, however Wolfe said the Afm had “a very long” contract with the venue.
Broad Green Pictures has hired Steve Miller to head the studio’s creative advertising team as evp of creative advertising. Miller will contribute to the overall campaign strategy of the company’s features and arrives from A. Smith & Company, where he headed creation of all creative and sales content for new programming development. He has led creative advertising divisions at New Line and MGM/UA...
- 3/15/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Sales companies from 18 countries around the world will be first time exhibitors at this year’s American Film Market.
The American Film Market (Afm) (Nov 4-11) is to host more than 70 new exhibiting companies this year, with the debutants coming from 18 countries including Armenia, China, Hungary, Japan, Malta, Malaysia and Ukraine.
Among the first time sellers at the event in Santa Monica, will be Us firms Arrow Productions, Bridgestone Multimedia and Stx; South Korea’s Wow Signal and Contents Panda; China’s Ori Animation; Germany’s Ksm and Studio 100; and the UK’s Cornerstone Films.
Jonathan Wolf, Afm managing director, said: “These 70 new sales companies, and 300 more from over 50 countries, are the world’s motion picture entrepreneurs.
“They ensure that independent art and commerce flourishes – providing canvases to artists and choice to consumers.”
Click here for Afm’s full exhibitor list...
The American Film Market (Afm) (Nov 4-11) is to host more than 70 new exhibiting companies this year, with the debutants coming from 18 countries including Armenia, China, Hungary, Japan, Malta, Malaysia and Ukraine.
Among the first time sellers at the event in Santa Monica, will be Us firms Arrow Productions, Bridgestone Multimedia and Stx; South Korea’s Wow Signal and Contents Panda; China’s Ori Animation; Germany’s Ksm and Studio 100; and the UK’s Cornerstone Films.
Jonathan Wolf, Afm managing director, said: “These 70 new sales companies, and 300 more from over 50 countries, are the world’s motion picture entrepreneurs.
“They ensure that independent art and commerce flourishes – providing canvases to artists and choice to consumers.”
Click here for Afm’s full exhibitor list...
- 10/8/2015
- ScreenDaily
The Independent Film & Television Alliance (Ifta) announced the news on Monday concerning CEO and president Jean Prewitt and executive vice-president and American Film Market (Afm) managing director Jonathan Wolf.
Prewitt has headed the global trade organisation since 2000. Under her leadership, Ifta has established itself as a leading public advocate for the worldwide independent film and television industry, as well as a champion of such issues as market access, copyright protection and enforcement and net neutrality.
Since 1998, Wolf has played a key role in evolving the Afm’s status from an export event into the biggest film market in North America and a critical staging post in the calendar.
Chairman Paul Hertzberg said: “We could not be happier to have Jean and Jonathan continue on for the next three years.
“The pair’s steadfast commitment to the cause, visionary leadership, and insightful knowledge of the entertainment landscape has put Ifta and Afm at the forefront of our industry...
Prewitt has headed the global trade organisation since 2000. Under her leadership, Ifta has established itself as a leading public advocate for the worldwide independent film and television industry, as well as a champion of such issues as market access, copyright protection and enforcement and net neutrality.
Since 1998, Wolf has played a key role in evolving the Afm’s status from an export event into the biggest film market in North America and a critical staging post in the calendar.
Chairman Paul Hertzberg said: “We could not be happier to have Jean and Jonathan continue on for the next three years.
“The pair’s steadfast commitment to the cause, visionary leadership, and insightful knowledge of the entertainment landscape has put Ifta and Afm at the forefront of our industry...
- 7/13/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
The Independent Film & Television Alliance has renewed the contracts of CEO and president Jean Prewitt and executive VP and American Film Market managing director Jonathan Wolf through 2018, Ifta announced Monday. Prewitt has headed the global trade organization since 2000. Under her leadership, Ifta has established itself as a leading public advocate for the worldwide independent film and television industry, and a prominent voice internationally in addressing key issues including market access, copyright protection and enforcement, and net neutrality. Since 1998, Wolf has guided the repositioning of the Afm from an export event into a global production and distribution marketplace...
- 7/13/2015
- by Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
Jean Prewitt and Jonathan Wolf, who head the Independent Film & Televison Alliance, have been given contract renewals through 2018, the organization, which serves as the global trade association for indie film and TV, announced Monday. Prewitt has served as Ifta’s president and CEO since 2000, speaking out on issues like market access, copyright protection and net neutrality. Wolf, Ifta’s executive vp and its American Film Market managing director, has been with the organization since 1998. “We could not be happier to have Jean and Jonathan continue on for the next three years. The pair’s steadfast commitment to the cause, visionary
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- 7/13/2015
- by Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It is now time for my complete list of The Suck In Today’s Film Biz. Earlier this week, I’ve dropped some bits on Keyframe and Filmmaker Mag. IndieWire picked it up. There’s so much that is wrong, it is easy to share the wealth. But here is all of those combined lists plus many more. Can’t you hear everyone screaming “Omg, there is so much too fix! It is time we made this really work for ambitious and diverse film once and for all!”? We wish, right?
I have been chronicling the negative in our film industry for sometime now — six years in these type of posts, but my original rant goes back to 1995 for Filmmaker Magazine. Much of what I have stated in years’ passed remains still in need of getting done. Dig in to my past lists and when you combine them you will...
I have been chronicling the negative in our film industry for sometime now — six years in these type of posts, but my original rant goes back to 1995 for Filmmaker Magazine. Much of what I have stated in years’ passed remains still in need of getting done. Dig in to my past lists and when you combine them you will...
- 12/4/2014
- by Ted Hope
- Hope for Film
Fall Rights Roundup is available to purchase now.
The American Film Market is one of the three major international film markets of the world. Without it, we in the film industry would be sitting on a two-legged stool.
Along with the Cannes Marche and the European Film Market during the Berlinale, this is where the business which supports all of us in the film business takes place.
It is imperative for filmmakers, buyers, sellers and financiers to know what the competition is doing, to see what films – similar in sensibility to the types of films which may be your stock in trade – are selling, and to whom they are selling and who is selling them. All who must intelligently strategize their entry into the marketplace must come armed with this knowledge. SydneysBuzz.com’s Rights Roundups Reports give detailed and comprehensive listings with links to sellers’ and buyers’ sites and to Cinando and IMDbPro sites to facilitate deeper research.
Over 8,000 industry leaders from over 80 countries converged in Santa Monica November 5-12th for eight days of deal‐making, screenings, seminars, and events at the American Film Market (Afm), produced by the Independent Film and Television Alliance (Ifta).
According the Studio System News Insider's interview with Jonathan Wolf, Afm’s Managing Director, Us$ 3 billion is spent by participants to produce 2,000 new projects; over 400 distributors were on-hand to purchase the rights to those projects.
At this year’s Afm screenings, the majority of the titles – 115 -- were dramas; thrillers numbered 79; action/adventure films, 63; comedies, 61; and 43 were horror films. If this apportionment is standard, the question is, Why does every sales agent tell filmmakers that they don’t want dramas?
Dynamic moving pictures of explosions and chases use fewer words, have simpler plots and sell best at the Afm, but they cost much more to make and therefore are much riskier.
Comedies and horror films run into trouble when traveling, due to cultural differences. Animated films are also at Afm, though in less supply.
“We’ve got 50 companies who are in what we call mini-booths, where they only spend $3,900 for the space,” says Wolf, “yet they’re bringing films and having a commercially acceptable experience. If you can make a couple films for $300,000 and sell each for $600,000, you have a business.”
Among the 70 new exhibitors and 46 new buyers at Afm this year, South Korea continues to make big strides in the global marketplace. With 71 buying companies, it’s the largest of any territory outside the U.S. “South Korea continues to take a leadership role and it’s driving tastes throughout Asia, including Japan. We have more first time buyers from South Korea than from any other country,” says Wolf. “It’s a very transparent economic system [in a] very vibrant country and marketplace.”
China of course remains on the rise, up 19 percent from last year with 31 buying companies at Afm and 51 companies if Hong Kong is included, although difficulties abound both in securing financing and in distributing films. “It’s a difficult market to get to know from a Western standpoint,” says Wolf.
Africa seems to be kicking in at last. This year, Afm held a roundtable to discuss African coproductions. “Africa is a growing marketplace,” says Wolf. “The middle class there, proportionally, is growing faster than any other area of the world … Africa’s film industry is growing at a rapid pace.” This is great news because the demand for our African American stories and stars, always underutilized, should finally find a growing market demanding to be served.
Buy The Rights Roundup Report now and get ahead of the competition as you plan for the European Film Market at the Berlinale February 5 – 15, 2015.
The American Film Market is one of the three major international film markets of the world. Without it, we in the film industry would be sitting on a two-legged stool.
Along with the Cannes Marche and the European Film Market during the Berlinale, this is where the business which supports all of us in the film business takes place.
It is imperative for filmmakers, buyers, sellers and financiers to know what the competition is doing, to see what films – similar in sensibility to the types of films which may be your stock in trade – are selling, and to whom they are selling and who is selling them. All who must intelligently strategize their entry into the marketplace must come armed with this knowledge. SydneysBuzz.com’s Rights Roundups Reports give detailed and comprehensive listings with links to sellers’ and buyers’ sites and to Cinando and IMDbPro sites to facilitate deeper research.
Over 8,000 industry leaders from over 80 countries converged in Santa Monica November 5-12th for eight days of deal‐making, screenings, seminars, and events at the American Film Market (Afm), produced by the Independent Film and Television Alliance (Ifta).
According the Studio System News Insider's interview with Jonathan Wolf, Afm’s Managing Director, Us$ 3 billion is spent by participants to produce 2,000 new projects; over 400 distributors were on-hand to purchase the rights to those projects.
At this year’s Afm screenings, the majority of the titles – 115 -- were dramas; thrillers numbered 79; action/adventure films, 63; comedies, 61; and 43 were horror films. If this apportionment is standard, the question is, Why does every sales agent tell filmmakers that they don’t want dramas?
Dynamic moving pictures of explosions and chases use fewer words, have simpler plots and sell best at the Afm, but they cost much more to make and therefore are much riskier.
Comedies and horror films run into trouble when traveling, due to cultural differences. Animated films are also at Afm, though in less supply.
“We’ve got 50 companies who are in what we call mini-booths, where they only spend $3,900 for the space,” says Wolf, “yet they’re bringing films and having a commercially acceptable experience. If you can make a couple films for $300,000 and sell each for $600,000, you have a business.”
Among the 70 new exhibitors and 46 new buyers at Afm this year, South Korea continues to make big strides in the global marketplace. With 71 buying companies, it’s the largest of any territory outside the U.S. “South Korea continues to take a leadership role and it’s driving tastes throughout Asia, including Japan. We have more first time buyers from South Korea than from any other country,” says Wolf. “It’s a very transparent economic system [in a] very vibrant country and marketplace.”
China of course remains on the rise, up 19 percent from last year with 31 buying companies at Afm and 51 companies if Hong Kong is included, although difficulties abound both in securing financing and in distributing films. “It’s a difficult market to get to know from a Western standpoint,” says Wolf.
Africa seems to be kicking in at last. This year, Afm held a roundtable to discuss African coproductions. “Africa is a growing marketplace,” says Wolf. “The middle class there, proportionally, is growing faster than any other area of the world … Africa’s film industry is growing at a rapid pace.” This is great news because the demand for our African American stories and stars, always underutilized, should finally find a growing market demanding to be served.
Buy The Rights Roundup Report now and get ahead of the competition as you plan for the European Film Market at the Berlinale February 5 – 15, 2015.
- 12/2/2014
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
In addition to the learning that the Presale Market is Alive and Well at Afm and observing 4 industry trends from Afm 2014, I gained some practical knowledge that all producers should know. While there’s plenty more you will need to know to attend your first Afm, here are some things that really popped out this year.
1. While more filmmakers are exhibiting at the show, Sales Agents are still important partners.
This year Afm opened lower cost booths on the third floor to producers to have a base of operations to plan from while selling their products. The price was 3900 and included 3 badges. It really wasn’t all that different than a three person team attending the market on full week badges. Many of these filmmakers also screened their projects on Monday, in hope of attaching a sales agent and Us Distributor.
According to Jonathan Wolf, The purpose of these booths...
1. While more filmmakers are exhibiting at the show, Sales Agents are still important partners.
This year Afm opened lower cost booths on the third floor to producers to have a base of operations to plan from while selling their products. The price was 3900 and included 3 badges. It really wasn’t all that different than a three person team attending the market on full week badges. Many of these filmmakers also screened their projects on Monday, in hope of attaching a sales agent and Us Distributor.
According to Jonathan Wolf, The purpose of these booths...
- 11/26/2014
- by Ben Yennie
- Hope for Film
Despite the growing trend towards self-distribution, Afm is still a hugely important event in the industry, and something to which we should all pay attention. I spoke with Afm’s Managing Director Jonathan Wolf on Wednesday about his opinions about the show and the general state of the industry. Here’s what you need to know as a producer
1. Asia’s importance as a territory is growing.
This should come as a surprise to precisely no one; at least no one who has been paying attention to industry trends. However by the numbers, buyers from Asia represented 30.7% of total buyers, and 28.3% of total buyer companies attending Afm. This is more than any other continent, with the exception of Europe. However Europe is generally broken into EU and non-eu territories, and when taken individually those are both less than Asia.
China had particularly strong growth in attendance, with a 40% growth in...
1. Asia’s importance as a territory is growing.
This should come as a surprise to precisely no one; at least no one who has been paying attention to industry trends. However by the numbers, buyers from Asia represented 30.7% of total buyers, and 28.3% of total buyer companies attending Afm. This is more than any other continent, with the exception of Europe. However Europe is generally broken into EU and non-eu territories, and when taken individually those are both less than Asia.
China had particularly strong growth in attendance, with a 40% growth in...
- 11/19/2014
- by Ben Yennie
- Hope for Film
Surprising, right? Everything you read is that presales are a dying business, but according to Jonathan Wolf, Afm’s Managing Director, about 60% of the business done at this year’s Afm was in presales. This means more than half a billion Usd in presales alone.
According to Mr. Wolf, the market for foreign presales came back by 2010 or 2011. The biggest reason for the initial decline was the glut of equity financing that entered during the economic boom that preceded the 2008 recession.
Presale financing has an enhanced degree of risk, and the biggest reason most buyers take the risk is the fact that they can get the content they need for their distribution platforms need and they can be assured that they’re content pipeline has what they need it to be.
However given how many films were being made, the price for finished films began to drop due to increased competition in the marketplace.
According to Mr. Wolf, the market for foreign presales came back by 2010 or 2011. The biggest reason for the initial decline was the glut of equity financing that entered during the economic boom that preceded the 2008 recession.
Presale financing has an enhanced degree of risk, and the biggest reason most buyers take the risk is the fact that they can get the content they need for their distribution platforms need and they can be assured that they’re content pipeline has what they need it to be.
However given how many films were being made, the price for finished films began to drop due to increased competition in the marketplace.
- 11/18/2014
- by Ben Yennie
- Hope for Film
Afm has announced the speakers for its roundtable African Co-Productions: The Possibilities And The Challenges.
The event will run on November 9 and features Côte Ouest CEO Bernard Azria; group head of Enterprise Risk Management, Heritage Banking Company Limited Dike Dimiri; regional director of M-Net / Africa Magic Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu; iROKO Partners founder Jason Njoku; and ZenHQ Films owner Chris Roland.
Ijeoma Onah, the CEO of Fisl Global Network, will moderate the session.
“Africa’s film industry is growing at a rapid pace,” said Afm managing director Jonathan Wolf. “Coupled with its high rate of urbanisation, the dual growth of more quality films and an expanding audience is creating opportunities for producers in Africa and around the world. Afm is the perfect platform to connect Africa with the global production community.”
The roundtable will take place from 4-5.30pm and takes place as all roundtables do in the Afm Studio on the lobby level of the Loews Hotel.
The event will run on November 9 and features Côte Ouest CEO Bernard Azria; group head of Enterprise Risk Management, Heritage Banking Company Limited Dike Dimiri; regional director of M-Net / Africa Magic Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu; iROKO Partners founder Jason Njoku; and ZenHQ Films owner Chris Roland.
Ijeoma Onah, the CEO of Fisl Global Network, will moderate the session.
“Africa’s film industry is growing at a rapid pace,” said Afm managing director Jonathan Wolf. “Coupled with its high rate of urbanisation, the dual growth of more quality films and an expanding audience is creating opportunities for producers in Africa and around the world. Afm is the perfect platform to connect Africa with the global production community.”
The roundtable will take place from 4-5.30pm and takes place as all roundtables do in the Afm Studio on the lobby level of the Loews Hotel.
- 8/13/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Financing, pitching, production, marketing and distribution are on the agenda at the 2014 American Film Market, set to run from November 5-12.
The Conference Series itself will run from November 7-11 with consecutive days focusing on each of the key subjects.
Financing takes centre stage on November 7, pitching on November 8, production on November 9, marketing on November 10 and distribution including a spotlight on VOD in 2015 on November 11.
“Our Conference Series gives Afm attendees access to the insights of industry experts, decision-makers and thought-leaders from around the world,” said Afm managing director Jonathan Wolf (pictured). “It is a wonderful environment to learn, be inspired and meet future partners.”
The Conference Series will take place between 9am and 1pm daily at Santa Monica’s Fairmont Hotel. For more information on each session click here.
The Conference Series itself will run from November 7-11 with consecutive days focusing on each of the key subjects.
Financing takes centre stage on November 7, pitching on November 8, production on November 9, marketing on November 10 and distribution including a spotlight on VOD in 2015 on November 11.
“Our Conference Series gives Afm attendees access to the insights of industry experts, decision-makers and thought-leaders from around the world,” said Afm managing director Jonathan Wolf (pictured). “It is a wonderful environment to learn, be inspired and meet future partners.”
The Conference Series will take place between 9am and 1pm daily at Santa Monica’s Fairmont Hotel. For more information on each session click here.
- 8/4/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Nearly all of China's top distributors, producers and execs are attending the 2013 American Film Market as the world's second biggest, and fastest rising, movie industry flexes its newfound muscle. The line-up includes the country's biggest state-owned player, China Film Group, as well as its increasingly influential private production companies and distributors, such as Enlight Media, Bona, Huayi Brothers and Beijing Galloping Horse Film. Photos: Inside Hollywood's Surprise Trip to 'China's Oscars' The stellar roll call was announced by Jonathan Wolf, managing director of the American Film Market and executive vp of the Independent Film and Television Alliance. Also
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- 10/31/2013
- by Clifford Coonan
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Premieres will include Pathé International’s recent Toronto hit Philomena and Huayi Brothers’ box office smash Young Detective Dee: Rise Of The Sea Dragon.
Afm managing director and Ifta evp Jonathan Wolf said the market, set to run in Santa Monica from November 6-13, will screen 402 films including 321 market premieres and 75 world premieres from 51 countries.
Anticipated titles include Toronto hits The F Word through eOne Films International and The Disappearance Of Eleanor Rigby: Him & Her from Myriad Pictures.
Also screening are World Petank Tour through Europa Corp and McCanick from Bleiberg Entertainment.
Films in 30 languages will be screened for more than 8,000 buyers and industry professionals from more than 70 countries.
Afm managing director and Ifta evp Jonathan Wolf said the market, set to run in Santa Monica from November 6-13, will screen 402 films including 321 market premieres and 75 world premieres from 51 countries.
Anticipated titles include Toronto hits The F Word through eOne Films International and The Disappearance Of Eleanor Rigby: Him & Her from Myriad Pictures.
Also screening are World Petank Tour through Europa Corp and McCanick from Bleiberg Entertainment.
Films in 30 languages will be screened for more than 8,000 buyers and industry professionals from more than 70 countries.
- 10/17/2013
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Premieres will include Pathé International’s recent Toronto hit Philomena and Huayi Brothers’ box office smash Young Detective Dee: Rise Of The Sea Dragon.
Afm managing director and Ifta evp Jonathan Wolf said the market, set to run in Santa Monica from November 6-13, will screen 402 films including 321 market premieres and 75 world premieres from 51 countries.
Anticipated titles include Toronto hits The F Word through eOne Films International and The Disappearance Of Eleanor Rigby: Him & Her from Myriad Pictures.
Also screening are World Petank Tour through Europa Corp and McCanick from Bleiberg Entertainment.
Films in 30 languages will be screened for more than 8,000 buyers and industry professionals from more than 70 countries.
Afm managing director and Ifta evp Jonathan Wolf said the market, set to run in Santa Monica from November 6-13, will screen 402 films including 321 market premieres and 75 world premieres from 51 countries.
Anticipated titles include Toronto hits The F Word through eOne Films International and The Disappearance Of Eleanor Rigby: Him & Her from Myriad Pictures.
Also screening are World Petank Tour through Europa Corp and McCanick from Bleiberg Entertainment.
Films in 30 languages will be screened for more than 8,000 buyers and industry professionals from more than 70 countries.
- 10/17/2013
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
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