New AFM Summit to Examine Proposed Federal Production Tax Incentives

The American film market's new summit opened on its first day with a focus on the global screen economy, examining proposed federal production tax incentives and featuring a wide range of speakers across more than 45 sessions. AFM runs from November 10 to 15 at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. The new summit also examines creator […]

The American Film Market held the opening day of the new Global Screen Economy Summit, which will examine proposed federal production tax incentives and unveil a wide-ranging lineup of speakers across more than 45 sessions.

AFM runs November 10-15 at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles.

The new summit also addresses the creator economy, new IP resources and the evolving studio system.

Panelists over five days are from UTA, CAA, MPA, Artists Equity, Alamo Drafthouse, Trafalgar Releasing, Ashland Hill, Cineverse, Crunchroll, Gersh, Lionsgate, Range Select, Rentrak, Spooky Pictures, Project X, Wrapbook and more. Speakers include AGC's Stuart Ford, Evan Shapiro, Amy Bauer, Wesley Wang and Tyler Chu. Related News News AFM with AMC Century City to Expand Theatrical Shows for Sales Companies, Producers, Executives and Independent Producer Danny DeLillo Launches Sweet Humans Entertainment Company in American Film Market.

The 47th edition of AFM includes Fairmont Century Plaza, AMC Century City 15 and The Pavilion. Watch on Deadline

Jackie Brenneman, president and CEO of the Alliance of Independent Film and Television, which produces AFM, said: “Our industry is undergoing fundamental change, and while the pace of change can be overwhelming, the opportunities are incredibly exciting.

“From how stories are discovered and what gets made, to how content reaches audiences and the renewed excitement around the theater experience, almost every part of our business is being reinvented. We are expanding AFM to bring new voices and perspectives into the conversation alongside industry leaders and innovators who are driving this change. It complements the massive business and transactional activity at the heart of the market while creating more opportunities to connect, exchange ideas and discover new opportunities together.

The Nov. 10 kick-off session is called The New Federal Manufacturing Incentive: A Milestone for U.S. Manufacturing with SP Media Group Chairman-CEO Steven Paul, Company President Scott Carroll, and MPA Vice President of Federal Affairs Josh Rogin.

Another addition this year is the AFM House, which offers four days of talks, presentations and live demonstrations of emerging technologies. Presented in partnership with Marché du Film's Cannes Next, AFM House will host the first Cinema Club in North America, bringing together industry leaders to explore the future of theater and cinema exhibition.

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