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AFM 2016 runs November 2 - 9, 2016  Newsletters:    Circulation of our newsletter 122 000   Pre roll newsletter N° 1 (October  16) Pre roll newsletter N° 2 (October  28)  Opening Newsletter N°3 (November 2)  N°4 (November 3)  N°5 (November 4) ANIMATION IN FOCUS   N°6 (November 7)  N°7 (November 9)  Final wrap newsletter N°8(November 11)  ...
 

AFM Today Nov 5, 2016 3y4y48

Pitch Conference sponsored by I AM FILM   9:15am – 12:45pm Pitching Essentials A good pitch can get a bad film made while a bad pitch can leave a terrific project languishing on the shelf. Pitching is part art (it’s creative), part science (it needs to follow a tight script) and part sales (you have to wow them). Conference attendees will learn the essential rules and tools of pitching from the experts.   The 2-Minute Pitches...
 

Guests seen at the American Film Market - Day 3 at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016, in Santa Monica, Calif. (Photo by Dan Steinberg/Invision for IFTA/AP Images) PreviousNext Close American Film Market - Day 3 at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, in Santa Monica, Calif.  ...
 

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> AFM ANIMATION IN FOCUS   1g711t

Meet Gilbert Nash at AFM - Watch Picaroon and Pinky  and Nephilim on Cinando  NEPHILIM an animation feature film by Danny WILSON premiering at AFM Meet Gilbert Nash during AFM Some are born, some are made, some are chosen.Based on the comic book series, NEPHILIM is a supernatural action-thriller following an atypical young priest into a mystical world of blended realities as he is cast between the ultimate confrontation be...
 
 

Animaze 2017 submission now OPEN - Top 100 festivals voted 5 STAR 5h3a5i

Animaze Volunteers Craig Heinrich and Ségolène Lémbémé Animaze - Montreal International Animation Film Festival is proud to open it's submssions for 2017. Looking for shorts and features as well as experimental and 360 content. We are also hosting a TV pitch forum for one - offs and TV series.   #Animaze2017  
Animaze Montreal International Animation Film Festival (August 17 -20, 2017) www.animazefestival.com I Submit I  I Facebook
 

Animaze curates 12 hours of Canadian Animation Programming at Moscow Film Festival 2017 du67

Laurie Gordon and Kirrill Razlogov confrim a collaboration between Animaze - Montreal International Animation Film Festival and the Moscow International Film Festival June 23-29 2017.  Razlogov will curate a special Russian focus and present a masterclass during Animaze in August 2017. Gordon will curate 12 hours of Canadian animation program during one of Russia's oldest and most prestigeous film festivals in the world held annually in Moscow in the early summer. ...
 

Ventana Sur Animation Pitching Projects Selection

For the first time, the market will feature an exclusive section for Latin American animation. Projects for animated feature films and TV series will be pitched for a jury of international experts and Industry professionals. The jury will select two winning projects (one for TV series and one for feature film) that will be part of the Mifa Pitches Programme 2017. ...
 

John Cleese s Samantha Bee and Martin Short in Eliott The Littlest Reindeer 2v3g20

Jason Moring, President of DDI, has announced that Oscar nominated actor John Cleese ed Emmy nominee Samantha Bee (Full Frontal With Samantha Bee, The Daily Show) and award-winning actor Martin Short (Saturday Night Live, FRANKENWEENIE) and award-winning actor Martin Short (Saturday Night Live, FRANKENWEENIE) to the animated feature ELLIOT: THE LITTLEST REINDEER.   John Cleese is represented by Anonymous Content, CAA and Independent Talent Group. DDI is selling ELLIOT: THE LITTLEST...
 

WIZART’s new deals at the AFM: 1w4e64

      
 

DDI has sold SPARK to several territories. 382w22

  SPARK stars the voice talents of stars Jessica Biel (VALENTINE'S DAY, NEW YEAR'S EVE), Hilary Swank (MILLION DOLLAR BABY, P.S. I LOVE YOU), Patrick Stewart (Star Trek: The Next Generation, X-MEN), and Susan Sarandon (ENCHANTED, THELMA & LOUISE).   DDI sold UK to Kaleidoscope, Latin America to California Films, Middle East to Eagle Films, Pan Asia Pay to Fox International, Philippines to Captive Entertainment, Vietnam to MVP Films and Iceland to Sam Films.   SP...
 

Studio 100 Media Teams Up With Red Kite Animation For "Princess Emmy - The Movie" 713p4x

Studio 100 Media, and Red Kite Animation, United Kingdom collaborate for the production of “Princess Emmy – The Movie”.  Red Kite is co-producer with Studio 100 Media and its parent company Studio 100 NV (Belgium).  Munich-based Studio 100 Film acts as the international sales agency for the worldwide rights for ‘Emmy’.  The movie will be directed by Piet de Rycker (‘Laura’s Star’, ‘Little Polar Bear’) and is set...
 

Two new sections for Shorts at Annecy Festival 2i1y6c

Annecy Fetsival just added two new sections to the Short Film Competition:  "Le prix Jeune public" (Young Audience Award)  and  "le prix de la Ville d’Annecy"   (City of Annecy Award) http://www.annecy.org/festival/presentation:en ...
 
 

Cartoon Movie Set for Bordeaux next March....toast? 224c3i

CARTOON MOVIE 2017: SUBMIT YOUR ANIMATED FEATURE PROJECT THE PROJECT SUBMISSION IS OPEN! Go to My Cartoon "My Projects > Cartoon Movie 2017 > Submit a new project" DEADLINE to submit your project: 25 November 2016 WHICH PROJECT TO SUBMIT? - A project of animated feature film in 3 categories: in concept, in development or in production - of a minimum running time of 60 min - min. 50% of animation - European - Please check the&n...
 

John Cleese s Samantha Bee and Martin Short in Eliott The Littlest Reindeer 2v3g20

Jason Moring, President of DDI, has announced that Oscar nominated actor John Cleese ed Emmy nominee Samantha Bee (Full Frontal With Samantha Bee, The Daily Show) and award-winning actor Martin Short (Saturday Night Live, FRANKENWEENIE) and award-winning actor Martin Short (Saturday Night Live, FRANKENWEENIE) to the animated feature ELLIOT: THE LITTLEST REINDEER.   John Cleese is represented by Anonymous Content, CAA and Independent Talent Group. DDI is selling ELLIOT: THE LITTLEST...
 

Charmed 3D 'Happily Ever After’ just got a little more complicated. 1r4k4b

CHARMING 3D Charming is a 3D romantic, action adventure featuring some of the most beloved characters in the history of cinema; Prince Charming, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and Snow White! An irreverent family animated comedy adventure about a young prince cursed with an irresistible appeal and the one kick-ass girl who wants him for nothing but money. Featuring original songs by Demi Lovato, Sia, Nick Jonas, Avril Lavigne, Steve Aoki, GEM and Patrick Stump (Fall Out Boy). ...
 

AMILA'S SECRET_Latest acquisition from Amadeus Entertainment  5h6x2t

Amadeus Entertainment is delighted to present you AMILA'S SECRET (Spain-Argentina, 2016) - our latest CGI Animated family adventure acquisition by director Gorka Vazkuez.        Amila's Secret Trailer - English Subtitles from BALEUKO on Vimeo. Country: Spain-Argentina Genre:  Animated family adventure (CGI)  Language: Spanish with English ...
 

Studio 100 Film Presents First Teaser For "Maya The Bee 2 - The Honey Games" 1w1i2l

Let the games begin! Studio 100 Film will present the first moving image of the second theatrical feature about the famous little bee Maya.  The brand-new movie is planned to hit cinemas in 2018 and Studio 100 Film will be presenting the first teaser at AFM (Loews Office #653) and on Maya’s official YouTube channel https://youtu.be/nG0SspQMneE.   “Maya the Bee 2 – The Honey Games” is produced by Studio 100 Media, in co-production with Australian animat...
 

'The Impossible Journey' is going to the American Film Market h1s5a

This is an adventure comedy film, using 3D animation combined with live action.   •      The Director, Abraham López, and the Executive Producer, Darío Sánchez, will be looking for distribution and selling agents during the market.   The Impossible Journey is going to the American Film Market in November to look for distribution and selling agents. &lsquo...
 

LOVING VINCENT from BreakThru Films has already sold to over 20 distributors around the world 2p4r5o

While nearly 100 painters are busy putting the finishing touches on what Beverly Hills based international sales company CINEMA MANAGEMENT GROUP (CMG) is calling the world’s first fully painted animated feature, LOVING VINCENT continues to add to its distinguished group of international distributors. Latest territories to be sold include Russia to CD Land and Brazil including Pan Latin Pay TV to Swen. Both deals were concluded just prior to the AFM where CMG will be showing new footage ...
 

Studio 100 Film Brings The Brand New Animation Movie "Quixote's The Heirs Of La Mancha" at AFM 2016 5f3c3e

Studio 100 Film will present the new CGI movie “Quixote’s - The Heirs of La Mancha” at this year’s AFM.  Inspired by the world-renowned literary masterpiece “The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha” the new 3-D animation adventure tells the story of 11-year old Alfonso, the heir of Don Quixote.  Together with his three imaginary and musical rabbits he s Pancho and Victoria to save their beloved town of La Mancha from a huge storm cause...
 

Gold Valley Films International launches sales company at AFM 5z371w

Gold Valley Films, Inc., a full service facility producing world-class family 3D animated feature films, has announced that it will open its own international sales company, Gold Valley Films International (GVFI), under the helm of industry veteran Ariel Veneziano.  Veneziano will come on board as President of Gold Valley Films International, where he will oversee worldwide sales, acquisitions, distribution and marketing, from GVFI’s Los Angeles headquarters. “This venture...
 

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AFM annual Finance Conference 6s4eq

Myles Nestel, Co-Founder/Partner, The Solution Entertainment Group, Joe Chianese, Executive Vice President at EP Financial Solutions, Yolanda T. Cochran, Producer/Production Consultant, Miguel Palos, CFO of IM Global, David C. Glasser, Chief Operating Officer and President for The Weinstein Company (TWC), and Micah Green, Co-Head o Day 3 - November 4, 2016 THE 360 VIEW– QUOTES: David C. Glasser, Chief Operating Office...
 

The Exchange has closed a revolving line of credit funded by Pacific Mercantile Bank 1t1ti

 
Brian O'Shea, The Exchange's CEO, announced that The Exchange has closed a revolving line of credit funded by Pacific Mercantile Bank to be used for future acquisitions.   A self-funded company, The Exchange will be celebrating its 5-year anniversary at the 2016 American Film Market. The Exchange's line-up includes the Award winning documentary GLEASON, KING COBRA, A STREET CAT NAMED BOB, KICKBOXER: VENGEANCE and RETALIATION, SHIMMER LAKE and the productions ...
 

DDI has sold out the world rights of THE ADVENTURE CLUB. 1s6t49

  Gravitas Ventures has acquired all US and each remaining international territory on THE ADVENTURE CLUB, outside of the Middle East acquired by Gulf Films, Pan Asia by Fox, Poland by East West, Turkey by Tanweer and South Africa by M Net.   THE ADVENTURE CLUB star Billy Zane (DEAD CALM, TITANIC) and Kim Coates (Sons of Anarchy, GOON: LAST OF THE ENFORCERS).   The film is directed by visual effects producer Geoff Anderson (STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON, ZERO DARK THIRTY), produced...
 
 

Depardieu in JS BACH biopic 1w5c5f

 
The life of Johan Sebastian Bach, simply entitled BACH, is being prepared for the big screen, and will go into production in 2017. The story of Bach, tagged ‘Orphan, Convict, Rebel, Genius’, will be brought to life by director Eric Styles (That Good Night, Legendary) and the production is attracting a host of prominent actors. Already attached are Gérard Depardieu, Max Von Sydow, Axel Milberg and Marianne Sagebrecht. The Production team is in discussions with...
 

Newest action feature from Arclight Films stars Tony Jaa, Tiger Chen and Iko Uwais 4d5i2v

 
Arclight Films announces the AFM World Market Premiere of the new action film, TRIPLE THREAT. The film stars legendary martial arts masters Tony Jaa (ONG BAK 1, 2 & 3, XXX: THE RETURN OF XANDER CAGE, FAST AND FURIOUS 7), Tiger Chen (MAN OF TAICHI,) and Iko Uwais (THE RAID 1 & 2, STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS).   The film is written by Dwayne Smith and will be directed by Chad Stahelski (JOHN WICK, JOHN WICK 2).   TRIPLE THREAT is an adrenaline-fueled action film tha...
 

Evolutionary Films have closed an all rights deal with Rialto Distribution for the Australia - New Zealand release of LET ME GO 5l42x

London based production and sales outfit Evolutionary Films are excited to announce that they have closed an all rights deal with Rialto Distribution for the Australia and New Zealand theatrical release of LET ME GO, a powerful and deeply moving drama starring four time BAFTA nominated actress Juliet Stevenson CBE (Bend it Like Beckham, Truly Madly Deeply), Jodhi May (Last of the Mohicans, The Other Boleyn Girl), Lucy Boynton (Sing Street, Life in Squares), Karin Bertling (The Bridge, Wallander)...
 

Evolutionary Films brings you deep sea science fiction with OCEANUS: ODYSSEY ONE 5m1u4c

Since the year 1521 when Ferdinand Magellan tried to measure the depth of the Pacific ocean with a 2400ft weighted line, but did not find the bottom, the human race has been fascinated by deep sea exploration. Cornelis Drebbel, the Dutch scientist, built the first submarine in the year 1620, but the human race didn’t fully start mapping and exploring the depths of the oceans, a vast space which covers two thirds of the Earth’s surface and plunges to 35,236ft in the Maria...
 

MadRiver Pictures has acquired the rights to Manuel Gonzales’ debut novel The Regional Office is Under Attack 3f3p52

MadRiver Pictures has acquired the rights to Manuel Gonzales’ debut novel The Regional Office is Under Attack, and is developing it as a feature film with Ruben Fleischer (Zombieland, Gangster Squad) to direct.  Jennifer Ames and Steve Turner will adapt.  The novel, which was published earlier this year, is an outrageous action-comedy about a secret organization of young female operatives who are tasked with protecting an unknowing Earth from a constant barrage of alien threats...
 

Interest Peaks For the Film That Donald Trump Has Tried to Suppress 'You’ve Been Trumped Too' 6d4d3f

As the Presidential election comes down to the wire, interest is skyrocketing in You’ve Been Trumped Too, the new documentary that Donald Trump tried to suppress with legal threats last week.   After a hugely successful free Facebook Live screening of the film to American voters on Thursday night, director Anthony Baxter announced today he is going to do it again – but this time with a double feature – on Sunday night at 6pm EST, two days before the election.  ...
 

Ventana Sur Animation Pitching Projects Selection 111730

For the first time, the market will feature an exclusive section for Latin American animation. Projects for animated feature films and TV series will be pitched for a jury of international experts and Industry professionals. The jury will select two winning projects (one for TV series and one for feature film) that will be part of the Mifa Pitches Programme 2017. ...
 

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> AFM  PREVIOUS  NEWSLETTERS   3ux26

Sci-Fi and Action in "Genesis: Fall of the Crime Empire"! from TomCat Films/Summer Hill Films 232v5l

Curtain Set To Rise On Hong Kong Day At AFM 3hp72

Gold Valley Films International launches sales company at AFM 5z371w

IMR International sells the international rights for Orlando Bloom’s S.M.A.R.T. Chase at the AFM 204n38

Chiara Gelardin and Claire Taylor London Headquarters of Rocket Science 6r4z6p

Money Making World Premiere Movies from Troma Entertainment, Inc. Available to the International Market 34475z

IM Global Television has signed an exclusive two year first-look TV deal with award-winning writer and producer David Goyer 4c4y4h

Thomas Mann attached to Beef from The Exchange 6p692p

Is it time to upgrade your Rights Management System? a1d6h

Covert Media is announcing a new project for AFM, "Need" based on the highly popular YA novel of the same name 124q4w

Studio 100 Film Brings The Brand New Animation Movie "Quixote's ­ The Heirs Of La Mancha" at AFM 2016 2b2ki

Creepy Mystery Thriller available from Generation X Group for AFM 2016 3q1i4q

JOEY SCARPELLINO and JORDANA LAJOIE the Cast of Millennial “No Labels” Movie MORNING AFTER 316s43

367 exhibiting companies and more than 7,500 attendees from over 80 countries expected in Santa Monica  4oqn

FILMSTRUCK: Turner and Criterion's new streaming service is LIVE! 6i471m

Family Films for AFM 2016 From Summer Hill Films and TomCat Films 6x3b3q

Dead Awake and AFM 2016 Lineup for Archstone Distribution 6g5e3n

One Eyed FILMS AFM 2016 Lineup 6x1y38

Film Constellation AFM 2016 line-up 453i38

DDI has acquired worldwide sales rights of TRIPLE WORD SCORE 2q5q14

MUNDIAL 2016 AFM Line-Up 6k2g6l

Roland Joffé’s THE FORGIVEN starring Forest Whitaker and Eric Bana Lands North American Distribution with Saban Films pg47

Global Firm Greenberg Traurig Snags Role as Co-Presenting Sponsor of the AFM 2016 Conference Series 6f575x

Real Big Hits AFM 2016 LINEUP 2o334o

Brenton Thwaites has been cast as the lead of the action thriller Entry Level 3o2s7

DDI acquired worldwide sales rights of comedy feature RIPPED 4n526v

Breakthrough Entertainment Heads to AFM With an Exciting Roster of Releases Highlighted by Two New Horror Features, 264yu

AFM business links with Asia continue to strengthen: 200 registrants from mainland China 3v2l34

Tiberius Film acquires James Franco’s FUTURE WORLD and further Highlights at the AFM 2016 e2g6x

Gerard Butler s Scot Peter Mullan and Joe Alwyn for the psychological thriller Keepers by Cross Creek Pictures 3323w

Academy Award Nominee Tom Hardy to Star as Al Capone in Fonzo. 2623m

You were never here, New Title Available from Premiere Entertainment z4o1b

Bruno Wu to speak at AFM q3r2l

Rebecca Ferguson to star in The Lady And The Panda 2u181y

THE WATERSHED by Annabel Soutar, Directed by Chris Abraham 5bl1d

Fundamental Films has picked up the spec script “Hummingbird” by John McClain f453j

Conference updates and program at AFM 182n73

AFM Roundtables updates and program 664346

AFM Exhibitor List Update 35v2i

NANA A Transgenerational Documentary on Tolerance World Premiering at St Louis Festival 3oq1d

Shocking Thriller THE HARROW - New to Market AFM 2016 365mu

Scott Francis s THX in the newly created position of Chief Technology Officer 564236

Robert Redford and Casey Affleck ing The Old Man and the Gun. Rocket Science will handle internationals sales at AFM 6o1t69

MK2 introduces the Yiddish collection in 2K at AFM 64a2w

AFM – Screen International on VOD in Asia 1b1v1b

Evolutionary Filmspicked up STRONGER THAN BULLETS, winner of Best Documentary Feature at Woodstock Festival 4l3t4l

SAANSEIN - A romantic-horror franchise in the making? 1j3p23

All Rights Ent @ AFM // Updated Line up 5u5up

AFM 2016 - Screen Media - Line-Up 1y6l1k

Mundial AFM Screening: JEREMY o4qu

AFM Screenings: BALLAD IN BLOOD and BABYLON SISTERS 135o25

Face to Face with Germans 374h2v

House of Film AFM line up 546g3u

13 Films Hires Greg Schenz as Vice President 4p5q3m

Olympic Pride, American Prejudice' documentary sparks White House recognition of the 1936 African-American Olympians 3t19u

Anonymous by Archstone Pictures 2p3s5m

Lin Oeding is confirmed to direct OFFICE UPRISING 2881t

VERSATILE Line up @ AFM 2016 1y713i

Animation, Action, Disaster and Horror titles from Fantastic Films International at AFM 5j2646

Olga Kurylenko is set to star as the title character in the action packed crime thriller Jane Millen 496k6

European Umbrella Prominent platforms for deal making at the AFM 3h1o5n

Eleeanora Images brings 4 titles to AFM 2016 1e4d1j

Summerside International's film slate at AFM 2016 4z3g1m

Edge signs acclaimed ‘Stefan Zweig: Farewell to Europe” 1t2r

ITN at AFM 2016 6m2r6w

Vision Films AFM 2016 Screening Schedule 1w3u5p

EuropaCorp s ANEW, Nippon Television and Depth of Field to Finance and Produce ‘Shield of Straw’ 6w6ip

AFM 2016 UDI in Santa Monica 4n6i1v

AFM 2016: Justin Chadwick/ The Exchange brings Pandas to AFM 6p4q6t

AFM 2016 TriCoast thrillers 3v5h3

Pure Flix / Quality Flix introduces 'The Case For Christ' Based on a Best Selling Book 1436k

AFM 2016 Line up Fabrication Films 4vh4w

AI Film announced that it will fully finance Craig Gillespie’s “I, Tonya" (Harding) 2j3s6y

Dearest Sister Market Premiere at AFM from Raven Banner Entertainment 1i3n1z

AFM 2016 Line up from Premiere Entertainment 6c5j1g

Neil Goetz New movie marketing company 343n3

Visual Effects master Paul Franklin (Inception, Interstellar) has come on to direct the action thriller Resurface 6h6r3g

 

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