The American Film Convention2024

The American Film Convention is an exclusive opportunity for filmmakers to present their unreleased feature films to a curated audience of industry buyers. There will be a traditional in-person market screening in a private space with 25-30 seats. Additionally, AFC will be hosting the world’s first feature film auction where buyers and distributors will be able to bid on the sale of North American rights for unreleased feature films, with all terms and financial details being negotiated live during the event. Filmmakers can choose which submission tier suits their film best at checkout.

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By participating in the AFC Auction or Market Screening, you place your film in front of top-tier buyers who are actively looking for new and exciting content to distribute across North America.

The auction provides a dynamic and competitive environment where filmmakers have the chance to secure the best possible deals for their films. It’s an opportunity not just to sell your film, but to negotiate terms that align with your vision and expectations. What typically can take weeks, if not months of negotiations can be condensed into just a few minutes, allowing you to finalize distribution deals on the spot.

Minimum Guarantee (MG) Negotiation: During the auction, buyers will bid on the rights to your film, starting with a Minimum Guarantee (MG). For example, if an initial offer is a $50,000 MG for a 10-year period, this would be the base offer.

Live Negotiations: If a producer or filmmaker feels the initial offer does not fully meet their expectations, further negotiations can occur in real-time during the auction. This allows filmmakers to negotiate for higher MGs, better terms, or more favorable percentages directly with interested buyers.

In-House Legal Counsel: AFC will provide onsite legal counsel during the auction. An experienced attorney will be available to assist in negotiations and help both parties reach a mutually beneficial agreement.

Right of Refusal: Producers or filmmakers are under no obligation to accept the final offer presented during the auction. If the terms do not meet their expectations, they have the right to decline the offer.

This year, the American Film Convention (AFC) will take place from October 15th -17th at the Magic Box in Downtown Los Angeles, the event promises a vibrant blend of networking opportunities, speed pitching, panels, a money market, and the world’s first-ever feature film auction.