The AFM Dailies Day 5

Day 4 of AFM has been one for the books! This week has flown by, but it’s not over yet — we still have a very full day in store for tomorrow kicking off with our highly anticipated AFM Pitch Conference on the Santa Monica Stage which is both incredibly helpful and highly entertaining. Some of you may even have the chance to take the stage and pitch! The afternoon is filled with Largo.ai's renowned session, a producers' panel in collaboration with WIP and WIF, as well as our low-budget filmmaking session to close out the day.

Have you visited our Innovation Hub, LocationEXPO and the Filmmakers Lounge yet? Connect with tech trailblazers, production service companies, film commissions, and fellow industry professionals from all corners of the business.

See you bright and early tomorrow! Bring your projects, pitches, and umbrellas and get ready to end the week on a high note!

The AFM25 App gives you easy access to Exhibitor Locations, Campus Maps, Screenings Schedule, The AFM Sessions Schedule/Speakers as well as connecting with participants. (Day Badge Excluded)

Visit the virtual AFM Newsstand on our website to download the digital version of the 2025 AFM Show Directory – accessible on the AFM25 App as well.

9:30 AM  | SANTA MONICA STAGE

The AFM Pitch Conference

10:00 AM  | CONSTELLATION STAGE

The Rise of Short Drama: A New Era for Film and TV IP Development 

Presented by the International Short Drama Association

1:00 PM  | CONSTELLATION STAGE

Producers: Reframing our Narrative Through Coalition & Connection

Presented with Women Independent Producers (WIP), WIF and ReFrame

2:30 PM  | SANTA MONICA STAGE

Producers Pitching Their Projects, powered by AI Forecasts

Presented by Largo.ai

2:30 PM  | CONSTELLATION STAGE

From Scroll to Screen: How Social Media Is Driving the New Box Office

Presented by Fever and Atom Tickets

4:00 PM  | CONSTELLATION STAGE

Why Buyers Bet on Independent Action Films: Fast Turn-Around, High-Quality Productions that Power Investments

Presented by FLIP Creative 

5:00 PM  | SANTA MONICA STAGE

Low Budget, Big Vision: Strategies for Independent Filmmakers

LocationEXPO® presented by United for Business

Visit LocationEXPO, located on P2, and discover a world of filmmaking possibilities. Connect with 30 international film commissions, studio facilities, and service providers all in one place. From exclusive production incentives to stunning locations and expert support, LocationEXPO gives you the tools and connections to make your projects a reality.

• APE - Italian Association of Production Service Companies
• Mohave County Film and Media
• Arizona Film & Digital Media
• Orbital Studios
• Baja Film Commission
• Panama Film Commission
• Cayman Islands Film Commission
• PayKeeper Inc
• Costa Rica Film Commission
• Pinal County, Arizona
• Ecuador - Levector Films
• Polish Film Institute
• Egypt Film Commission
• Southern Kentucky Film Commission
• Film Fiji
• Spain-Navarra
• FILM IN GEORGIA
• State of Massachusetts
• Film in Oklahoma
• Thailand Film Office, Department of Tourism
• Film Palmdale
• Tokyo Film Commission
• Film Santa Monica
• Veneto Film Commission
• Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• West Virginia Film Office
• Louisville Film Office
• United Illusions VP Studios

• APE - Italian Association of Production Service Companies
• Arizona Film & Digital Media
• Baja Film Commission
• Cayman Islands Film Commission
• Costa Rica Film Commission
• Ecuador - Levector Films
• Egypt Film Commission
• Film Fiji
• FILM IN GEORGIA
• Film in Oklahoma
• Film Palmdale
• Film Santa Monica
• Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• Louisville Film Office

• Mohave County Film and Media
• Orbital Studios
• Panama Film Commission
• PayKeeper Inc
• Pinal County, Arizona
• Polish Film Institute
• Southern Kentucky Film Commission
• Spain-Navarra
• State of Massachusetts
• Thailand Film Office, Department of Tourism
• Tokyo Film Commission
• United Illusions VP Studios
• Veneto Film Commission
• West Virginia Film Office

Innovation Hub

Check out AFM’s newest exhibit space, the Innovation Hub in collaboration with Marché du Film – Cannes Next located on P2, where global film and technology connect. Explore the cutting-edge creativity and business technology tools shaping how films and episodic content are created, financed, and distributed.

• AI FLIX by Wardour Studios
• Fallbrook Film Finance, LLC
• Largo.ai
• Logline AI
• Mortal Studio
• Panjaya.ai
• RollCredits
• Veritone

• AI FLIX by Wardour Studios
• Fallbrook Film Finance, LLC
• Largo.ai
• Logline AI

• Mortal Studio
• Panjaya.ai
• RollCredits
• Veritone

Filmmakers & Networking Lounge presented by Filmhub

Check out the Filmmakers & Networking Lounge, located on the P2 level, open to all attendees during show hours. The Filmmakers Lounge will host a number of exhibiting companies and include comfortable seating, tables, and full food and beverage service — creating the perfect environment for collaborating, networking, and relaxing.

• EGEDA
• FILMART - Hong Kong Trade Development Council
• Filmhub
• INSHORTS. AI
• IMDbPro
• San Diego Tourism Authority
• Veterans-TV

• EGEDA
• FILMART - Hong Kong Trade Development Council
• Filmhub
• INSHORTS.AI

• IMDbPro
• San Diego Tourism Authority
• Veterans-TV

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