The AFM 2026, one of the world’s largest film markets, returns for its 47th edition this November. Like last year, the event will be held – from November 10–15, 2026 –, at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles.
Film professionals from more than 85 countries are expected to attend. On November 10th, the inaugural New Global Screen Economy Summit will take place at the Santa Monica Stage. The summit aims to explore the new business models and technologies shaping the future of entertainment. This year, talks will address a variety of relevant topics, such as, the Paramount-Warner Bros merger and its impact on theatrical windows, self-distribution methods, as well as the the economics of film re-releases and repertory cinema.
From November 11-14, AFM Sessions and AFM House will feature panel discussions and presentations from industry experts. Among this year’s speakers are French industry professionals Agathe Marçais (Chief of Staff, Cine Group (cineOD), Guillaume Esmiol (Executive Director, Marché du Film), and Eve Gabereau (Director of Distribution, Vue Lumière).
This year, six French film exporters will be represented under the Unifrance ‘umbrella’.
Other major French distributors will also be present in separate booths: Charades, Gaumont, Global Constellation, Kinology, Pathé Films, SND – Groupe M6, STUDIOCANAL.
