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AFM Animation in Focus 1cj6g

 

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Promote your line up during AFM 6v581a

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 1v20l

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   5x5e2t

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 5g5a1c

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 2e3z5q

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 535i59

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: 396z1x

      
 

DDI has sold SPARK to several territories. u534i

  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" 504mh

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 c3x5g

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? 2zf6h

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 535i59

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. x175o

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  6h632e

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" 53366v

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 jd4w

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 483s7

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 1z5v1i

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 2s216a

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 DAILIES   4k1y4a

AFM annual Finance Conference 5s2848

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 1y34y

 
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. 146c55

  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 6h5b3n

 
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 47412

 
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 1ze6k

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 2d2j6j

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 1c3e6y

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' 624s4p

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 6a1l3h

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 PAST DAILIES 5h3b4t

> AFM  PREVIOUS  NEWSLETTERS   5j4z6g

Sci-Fi and Action in "Genesis: Fall of the Crime Empire"! from TomCat Films/Summer Hill Films 2d356k

Curtain Set To Rise On Hong Kong Day At AFM 2e372n

Gold Valley Films International launches sales company at AFM 2s216a

IMR International sells the international rights for Orlando Bloom’s S.M.A.R.T. Chase at the AFM k4e6w

Chiara Gelardin and Claire Taylor London Headquarters of Rocket Science u5m5o

Money Making World Premiere Movies from Troma Entertainment, Inc. Available to the International Market 145s18

IM Global Television has signed an exclusive two year first-look TV deal with award-winning writer and producer David Goyer 27h1u

Thomas Mann attached to Beef from The Exchange 1d1661

Is it time to upgrade your Rights Management System? 6sh6p

Covert Media is announcing a new project for AFM, "Need" based on the highly popular YA novel of the same name 371y2t

Studio 100 Film Brings The Brand New Animation Movie "Quixote's ­ The Heirs Of La Mancha" at AFM 2016 a6k65

Creepy Mystery Thriller available from Generation X Group for AFM 2016 1zc2r

JOEY SCARPELLINO and JORDANA LAJOIE the Cast of Millennial “No Labels” Movie MORNING AFTER 73266i

367 exhibiting companies and more than 7,500 attendees from over 80 countries expected in Santa Monica  6i5p1i

FILMSTRUCK: Turner and Criterion's new streaming service is LIVE! 444f4q

Family Films for AFM 2016 From Summer Hill Films and TomCat Films z2to

Dead Awake and AFM 2016 Lineup for Archstone Distribution 2l4if

One Eyed FILMS AFM 2016 Lineup 132f2j

Film Constellation AFM 2016 line-up 471h62

DDI has acquired worldwide sales rights of TRIPLE WORD SCORE 4317t

MUNDIAL 2016 AFM Line-Up 4i2h23

Roland Joffé’s THE FORGIVEN starring Forest Whitaker and Eric Bana Lands North American Distribution with Saban Films 35146g

Global Firm Greenberg Traurig Snags Role as Co-Presenting Sponsor of the AFM 2016 Conference Series 6z4v4t

Real Big Hits AFM 2016 LINEUP 4a181j

Brenton Thwaites has been cast as the lead of the action thriller Entry Level 17c3r

DDI acquired worldwide sales rights of comedy feature RIPPED 4n1a10

Breakthrough Entertainment Heads to AFM With an Exciting Roster of Releases Highlighted by Two New Horror Features, 4yj3v

AFM business links with Asia continue to strengthen: 200 registrants from mainland China 2h1b4i

Tiberius Film acquires James Franco’s FUTURE WORLD and further Highlights at the AFM 2016 x1t2k

Gerard Butler s Scot Peter Mullan and Joe Alwyn for the psychological thriller Keepers by Cross Creek Pictures 7044f

Academy Award Nominee Tom Hardy to Star as Al Capone in Fonzo. 226u1c

You were never here, New Title Available from Premiere Entertainment 6n5n40

Bruno Wu to speak at AFM 3f2916

Rebecca Ferguson to star in The Lady And The Panda j2b4e

THE WATERSHED by Annabel Soutar, Directed by Chris Abraham 6v6m56

Fundamental Films has picked up the spec script “Hummingbird” by John McClain 5u374a

Conference updates and program at AFM 6m668

AFM Roundtables updates and program 31442q

AFM Exhibitor List Update 6c495a

NANA A Transgenerational Documentary on Tolerance World Premiering at St Louis Festival 34z6c

Shocking Thriller THE HARROW - New to Market AFM 2016 1y4f5x

Scott Francis s THX in the newly created position of Chief Technology Officer 6o3o3w

Robert Redford and Casey Affleck ing The Old Man and the Gun. Rocket Science will handle internationals sales at AFM 3z7215

MK2 introduces the Yiddish collection in 2K at AFM 3f76k

AFM – Screen International on VOD in Asia 2t3c4a

Evolutionary Filmspicked up STRONGER THAN BULLETS, winner of Best Documentary Feature at Woodstock Festival 5h6u4r

SAANSEIN - A romantic-horror franchise in the making? 6fc6b

All Rights Ent @ AFM // Updated Line up 1l1c1p

AFM 2016 - Screen Media - Line-Up 40251h

Mundial AFM Screening: JEREMY 5q6i5z

AFM Screenings: BALLAD IN BLOOD and BABYLON SISTERS 4nt3z

Face to Face with Germans 6d3a6g

House of Film AFM line up 20546

13 Films Hires Greg Schenz as Vice President f1g4k

Olympic Pride, American Prejudice' documentary sparks White House recognition of the 1936 African-American Olympians 4f6z1y

Anonymous by Archstone Pictures t626i

Lin Oeding is confirmed to direct OFFICE UPRISING ty3e

VERSATILE Line up @ AFM 2016 334v2u

Animation, Action, Disaster and Horror titles from Fantastic Films International at AFM 49172r

Olga Kurylenko is set to star as the title character in the action packed crime thriller Jane Millen 1m5g2s

European Umbrella Prominent platforms for deal making at the AFM 37382p

Eleeanora Images brings 4 titles to AFM 2016 4d3s1h

Summerside International's film slate at AFM 2016 5ru3k

Edge signs acclaimed ‘Stefan Zweig: Farewell to Europe” 5q2b5o

ITN at AFM 2016 4r3ok

Vision Films AFM 2016 Screening Schedule z3dt

EuropaCorp s ANEW, Nippon Television and Depth of Field to Finance and Produce ‘Shield of Straw’ 4v2z4i

AFM 2016 UDI in Santa Monica 3n5b53

AFM 2016: Justin Chadwick/ The Exchange brings Pandas to AFM 10p27

AFM 2016 TriCoast thrillers 65w46

Pure Flix / Quality Flix introduces 'The Case For Christ' Based on a Best Selling Book 69p59

AFM 2016 Line up Fabrication Films 3l3y61

AI Film announced that it will fully finance Craig Gillespie’s “I, Tonya" (Harding) 1l3l6s

Dearest Sister Market Premiere at AFM from Raven Banner Entertainment 1r2my

AFM 2016 Line up from Premiere Entertainment 3j5t1n

Neil Goetz New movie marketing company 3j6s24

Visual Effects master Paul Franklin (Inception, Interstellar) has come on to direct the action thriller Resurface 7135x

 

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