Producing Standout Documentary Features

Audiences are seeking out more documentaries than ever before. What elements will help a doc stand out? Producers and distributors will discuss producing for success in the documentary marketplace. Moderator Kevin Iwashina, Head of Documentary, Endeavor Content Panelists Ross Dinerstein, Founder & CEO, Campfire Studios Anna Godas, CEO, DogWoof Helen Huang, Acquisitions Consultant Dan O’Meara,[…..] […]

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Netflix Unveils Mammoth Anime Slate For Coming Year

Netflix has unveiled its anime programming through 2022, during a marathon presentation at its two-day Japan Festival 2021.  It announced new series, and details of previously announced shows, for its slate, which includes:. JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Part 6: Stone Ocean Anime (David Production, Dec 1, 2021) Aggretsuko, season… New analysis from the Affiliation of Japanese[…..] […]

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Highlights from AFM Animation Forum

While the pandemic has limited live-action film production, animation projects have successfully forged ahead. Industry experts discuss the creative process, production, and sales opportunities for independent animated product now and what the future holds. Moderator Ben Dalton, International Reporter, Screen International Panelists Daniel Bort, Head of International, Fantawild Animation Edward Noeltner, President, Cinema Management Group[…..] […]

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Manchester Animation Festival’s Industry Day is Coming!

Manchester Animation Festival’s Industry Day is just over two weeks away! The MAF Marketplace brings together companies and animation studios to showcase their work and meet the Festival delegates. This year’s Industry Day kicks off with a brand new event – The Animation Keynote. As a festival first, Patricia Hidalgo, Director of Children’s and Education[…..] […]

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International Film Market: Consumption of Black Culture, Rejection of Black Stories – presented in partnership with NAACP

International Film Market: Consumption of Black Culture, Rejection of Black Stories – presented in partnership with NAACP The NAACP convenes a panel of storytellers to explore the myths and rigors of international distribution for black-themed content and leading roles. The full session replays are available by logging into the AFM platform at afm2021.online and clicking[…..] […]

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AFM DISTRIBUTION CONFERENCE

The full session replays are available by logging into the AFM platform at afm2021.online and clicking on ‘Session Replays’ on the top right of the navigation bar. DISTRIBUTION CONFERENCE II: How Streamers Approach Independent Content Gaining attention in the saturated market is challenging. Platform leaders will speak to their acquisition needs and strategy, and reveal[…..] […]

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Film Mode Entertainment Acquires FOOD FIGHT

Starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Claire Forlani and Mara Lane New Comedy from multiple award-winning cast and crew, being packaged for AFM World Market Premiere Clay Epstein’s Film Mode Entertainment announces the acquisition and the AFM world market premiere and packaging of the star-studded comedy, Food Fight, with Jonathan Rhys Meyers (The 12th Man, From Paris[…..] […]

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AFM Highlights: Limited Budget Features with Huge Profit Potential

What makes a film investment-worthy? Producers and decision makers discuss the keys to huge revenue potential.   Moderator Jeremy Kay, Americas Editor, Screen Daily   Panelists Brian Beckmann, CFO, Arclight Films Michael Heimler, Head of Production and Finance, Black Bear Pictures Kent Sanderson, Acquisitions and Ancillary Distribution, Bleecker Street   What are you looking for[…..] […]

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101 Films International boards sales for UK Produced and Financed Goldfinch title Father of Flies.

UK-based sales firm 101 Films International, a member of the Amcomri Media Group, has boarded world sales on Goldfinch produced horror Father Of Flies, which will have its UK Premiere at Raindance Film Festival on November 6th. 101 Films International will launch Father of Flies at the AFM this week.  The feature was written and directed by Ben Charles[…..] […]

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