# American Film Market Expo 2026 · Los Angeles, CA, United States · Film | TradeShowIntel > The American Film Market (AFM) is a premier annual film acquisition, development, and networking event held at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles from No URL: https://tradeshowintel.com/events/american-film-market-expo-2026 --- Trade show # American Film Market Expo 2026 The American Film Market (AFM) is a premier annual film acquisition, development, and networking event held at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles from November 10-15, 2026. It focuses on the independent film industry, facilitating distribution and financing deals, and features programs like The AFM Sessions conference, LocationEXPO, and the Innovation Hub. The event is organized by the Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA) and attracts thousands of professionals from over 80 countries. The American Film Market (AFM) is a premier annual film acquisition, development, and networking event held at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles from November 10-15, 2026. It focuses on the independent film industry, facilitating distribution and financing deals, and features programs like The AFM Sessions conference, LocationEXPO, and the Innovation Hub. The event is organized by the Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA) and attracts thousands of professionals from over 80 countries. ## Event details - **Dates:** 10–15 Nov 2026 - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States - **Venue:** Fairmont Century Plaza - **Industry:** Film - **Category:** Trade show ## Audience scale - **Exhibitors:** 355+ - **Attendees:** 7,776+ ## Why exhibit Exhibit at AFM to connect with the global independent film community's decision-makers, including producers, financiers, distributors, and buyers from over 80 countries. Showcase your films and projects to facilitate distribution and financing deals worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Gain access to exclusive buyer lists, screening privileges at AMC Century City 15, and promotional opportunities to enhance your company's visibility in the industry. ## Why visit Attend AFM to discover and license the newest independent films and projects, network with thousands of industry professionals, and gain practical insights from The AFM Sessions conference program. Explore LocationEXPO to connect with global film commissions and production services, and visit the Innovation Hub to learn about emerging AI and technology transforming storytelling. It's the premier event for film acquisition, development, and networking in the independent sector. ## Exhibitor profile - Film Sales - Film Production - Film Distribution - Film Financing - Film Commissions - Production Services - Entertainment Technology - Media Companies ## Visitor profile - Film Buyers - Distributors - Producers - Financiers - Film Commissioners - Directors - Writers - Industry Professionals ## Industries - Film - Television - Entertainment - Media - Independent Film ## Organisers - Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA)