The 2025 American Film Market (AFM) – the premier global marketplace, with 1000’s of buyers, sellers, and financiers from over 70 countries!

After last year’s detour to Las Vegas, American Film Market (AFM) is making a homecoming to Los Angeles this November from the 11th to the 16th at the newly revamped Fairmont Century Plaza in Century City, just minutes from Beverly Hills. This return to the city of stars underscores AFM’s roots and renewed commitment to LA’s creative ecosystem, especially poignant as the city continues to rebuild after the wildfires earlier this year. AFM attendees can expect the elegance and convenience the Fairmont offers, paired with the creative energy Los Angeles is known around the world for.

More than just screenings and panels, AFM remains the premier global marketplace for packaged film and TV rights. Thousands of buyers, sellers, and financiers from over 70 countries will convene to close deals, explore festival potential, and scout local-language projects. Deals at AFM have historically topped $1 billion annually, and with the industry’s growing appetite for independent and diverse content, AFM 2025 is primed to break new ground. 

Central to the event are The AFM Sessions – a robust curriculum featuring 20+ sessions across dual stages, scheduled over four days. This year’s conversations will bring together 100 industry leaders to explore topics at the forefront of the film economy: AI-driven production, FAST channels, financial innovation, diversity and inclusion, and the ever-evolving streaming landscape. It’s where conventional wisdom meets tomorrow’s market strategies, and where participants gain tools to navigate 2026 and beyond.

Complementing the commercial core, AFM features hundreds of screenings across nearby venues, from AMC locations to partner theaters, allowing buyers to preview upcoming titles. The atmosphere at AFM is more than business; impromptu poolside pitch sessions, late-evening loft lounges, and curated meetups encourage spontaneous collaborations throughout the five-day event. Whether you’re a seasoned sales agent or an emerging producer, AFM 2025 promises a rich environment for deals, ideas, and new partnerships, right in the beating heart of LA’s film world.