AFM is the premier film acquisition, development and networking event where more than $1 Billion in distribution and film financing deals are closed each year on completed films and those in every stage of development. More business-oriented than any other motion picture event, thousands of professionals from all corners of our industry come together at AFM to develop, showcase, discover, finance and license 1000s of independent films and projects destined for the world’s audiences.
At AFM, participants can also attend The AFM Sessions – 30+ world class conferences and panels, and connect with the independent film community’s decision makers, all in one convenient location.
AFM is the only sales market produced by the Independents for our industry.
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American Film Market
VdR–Pitching is the highly competitive international financing and co-production platform of the Festival, showcasing 15 projects in development with artistic ambition and international potential, ready to be launched into production.
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VdR–Pitching
The VdR–Work in Progress Showcase, taking place during the VdR–Industry Days (April 6–9, 2025) in Nyon, Switzerland, is an exclusive presentation of projects nearing completion, aimed at film professionals. These include festival representatives, post-production funders, production facilities, sales agents, distributors, TV buyers, and more.
The presentations will be followed by carefully curated one-on-one meetings designed to establish new partnerships that help secure final funding and explore future distribution opportunities.
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VdR–Work in Progress
The Rough Cut Lab, taking place during the VdR–Industry Days (April 6–9, 2025) in Nyon, Switzerland, is a competitive lab designed to support filmmakers during the editing process, helping them find the best creative direction for their films.
As part of the VdR–Industry program, this workshop focuses on four rough cuts, developed in collaboration with the filmmaking teams and mentors, who are experienced editors and industry professionals. Participation in this lab, conceived as a springboard for creative documentaries, also provides an opportunity for curated meetings with a wide range of buyers attending the industry program.
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VdR–Rough Cut Lab
Ibermedia promotes the distribution and circulation of non-national films from Ibero-American cinemas within the national territories of distribution companies. This is achieved through proposals that implement traditional, non-traditional, or hybrid distribution and exhibition models, incorporating innovative and creative forms of in-person distribution and/or exhibition. These proposals must also include a promotion and audience plan, aiming to bring Ibero-American cinema closer to regional audiences.
