All AFM articles – Page 4
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NewsDDI acquires AFM sales on ‘From Embers’ with Emmy-nominated ‘Glee’ star Matthew Morrison (exclusive)
Indican Pictures handles US theatrical release.
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NewsTribeca gaming doc ‘Break The Game’ picked up for sales (exclusive)
The feature doc follows a celebrated gamer who loses her online fanbase after coming out as trans.
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News“It’s make or break”: UK sellers talk AFM expectations ahead of first Las Vegas edition
After a chaotic 2023 edition in Santa Monica, UK sales agents hope a move to Sin City will give the AFM a fresh lease of life.
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NewsPsychological thriller ‘Row’ boarded for world sales, UK-Ireland distribution (exclusive)
Matthew Losasso’s film was inspired by a failed transatlantic world record rowing attempt.
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NewsJackrabbit Media wraps shoot on thriller ‘Lookout’, launching AFM sales (exclusive)
Jackrabbit Studios production took place entirely at Buck Mountain Lookout Tower in Arizona.
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NewsRaven Banner AFM-bound with Isaac Ezban’s Fantasia entry ‘Parvulos’ (exclusive)
Felix Farid Escalante, Leonardo Cervantes, and Mateo Ortega star in post-apocalyptic horror.
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NewsEmbankment on board for Rob Savage horror ‘Molepeople’ starring Anthony Ramos, Ben Mendelsohn
BoulderLight Pictures and Rough House Pictures produce the New York-set horror.
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NewsHighland Film Group launching AFM sales on Fantasia entry ‘Witchboard’ from ‘The Mask’ director Chuck Russell (exclusive)
Jamie Campbell Bower, Madison Iseman, Aaron Dominguez star.
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NewsSublimity Entertainment acquires world sales ahead of AFM on sci-fi thriller ‘Rage Of Stars’ (exclusive)
Lukra Films production took place in Poland.
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FeaturesLas Vegas set to host buzzy AFM despite grumbles over costs
This year’s market brings a very particular set of challenges.
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NewsBlue Fox acquires Tallinn Black Nights selection ‘This Too Shall Pass’ for AFM sales (exclusive)
Screening scheduled for Rob Grant tale of Mormon teen who escapes to Canada for weekend getaway.
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NewsAFM sells out exhibition space, unveils fireside chats, panels on social impact, ‘Terrifier 3’ success
Inaugural Las Vegas edition runs November 5-10 at Palms Casino Resort.
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NewsMaika Monroe to star in feminist horror ‘Brides’; FilmNation, UTA Independent Film Group launching AFM sales
Likely Story producing 1960’s, Italy-set tale femoiist spin on Dracula myth. Production scheduled for spring 2025.
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NewsWTFilms to introduce French horror thriller ‘Squealers’ to AFM buyers (exclusive)
Film is from director Abel Ferry, best known for 2009 slasher ’High Lane’
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NewsSXSW prize winner ‘We Were Dangerous’ boarded for sales (exclusive)
New Zealand filmmaker Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu won a special jury prize for filmmaking at SXSW.
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NewsNewen Connect bolsters AFM slate with four new French features (exclusive)
Newen Connect is the TF1-owned film and TV distribution arm of French media group Newen Studios.
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NewsIndustry veteran Pia Patatian launches Concord Studios on eve of AFM (exclusive)
Barry Levinson’s JFK conspiracy feature Assassination starring Jessica Chastain leads sales slate.
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NewsConcourse to launch AFM sales on Wayfarer Studios action comedy ‘Code 3’ starring Rainn Wilson, Lil Rel Howery (exclusive)
Former paramedic Patrick Pianezza co-wrote the screenplay with Christipher Leone, who also directed.
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NewsDark Sky acquires ‘Lilly Lives Alone’ for North America, Yellow Veil handling AFM sales (exclusive)
Shannon Beeby stars as traumatised woman wrestling with her past.
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NewsAnsel Elgort to lead survival thriller ‘Faster Than Horses’ for Upgrade
The Bear Grylls-produced film is based on the true story of an Olympian stranded in the desert.