The American Film Market will return to Los Angeles for its 46th edition, which is set to take place Nov. 11-16 at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Century City.
“Our return to LA holds special significance in the aftermath of the recent devastating fires,” said Jean M. Prewitt and Clay Epstein, who serve as CEO and chairperson, respectively, of the Independent Film and Television Alliance, the organizer of AFM. “It will be heartening to gather as colleagues here once again, where AFM started, and in doing so to take part in the rebuilding of the city that is a vital hub of our industry.”
AFM returns to Los Angeles after hosting last year’s event in Los Vegas. The shift in locale was not well received, forcing attendees to travel away from their Los Angeles homes only to be met by expensive hotel fees and a lukewarm buyer’s market.
“Your feedback has underscored the importance of AFM as a gathering space and of Los Angeles as the optimal location,” Prewitt and Epstein added. “The Fairmont offers the location that best responds to your call for an elegant setting that maximizes convenience and encourages productivity.”
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AFM was famously housed at the Loews Hotel in Satna Monica from 1991 to 2023 when it made the move to the Le Meridian Delfina. The venue was a disappointment to AFM regulars, prompting the shift to Las Vegas’ Palms Casino Resort in 2024.
Further details, such as registration, exhibition opportunities and the event’s agenda plan, will be announced in the coming weeks.