More than 40 countries headed for AFCI Locations Show

The Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) has announced that 200 exhibitors from 40 countries are already confirmed for the show, which will be held June 15-16 at the Los Angeles Convention Center during the opening weekend of Film Independent’s Los Angeles Film Festival.

Industry registration is free.

The show also plans more than 15 panels and workshops.

The list of speakers confirmed so far includes Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. CEO and Chairman Chris McGurk [pictured], Paramount Pictures Chief Operating Officer Frederick Huntsberry, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo producer Cean Chaffin, Middle of Nowhere director Ava DuVernay and producers Howard Barish and Paul Garnes, Bellflower director Evan Glodell and producer Vincent Grashaw, production designer John Myhre, Men In Black III Visual Effects Supervisor Jay Redd; Contagion Location Manager Dow Griffith, and many more.

Full details can be found at www.afcilocationsshow.com.

“We’re excited to offer a dynamic series of speakers and conference sessions that will address some of the production community’s most pressing concerns,” AFCI Executive Director, Martin Cuff said. “Film commissions around the world are vital partners in the creation of a stable, sustainable film industry, and this year’s show, which promises to be our biggest and most international ever, is tailor-made to help filmmakers get the most out of their crew, their budget and their production and to put the maximum value on the screen.”