American Film Market Goes Virtual for Second Year in a Row

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The 2021 American Film Market will once again go virtual, following the online format of last year’s event that took place in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Independent Film and Tele…

The Independent Film and Television Alliance made the official announcement Thursday, roughly two months after organizers signaled that. The virtual shift comes as the pandemic still rages on and cases of the delta variant persist around the country.

“We wish we could welcome the global industry back to Santa Monica but travel regulations, increased concerns about coronavirus variants around the world, and government restrictions on the ground prevent us from moving forward,” said Michael Ryan, Chairperson of the IFTA and partner of GFM Films said, announcing the decision.

The 2021 American Film Market will be held from Monday, Nov. 1, to Friday, Nov. 5. Registration is now open. This year’s online edition will include screening, conferences, panels, workshops, a networking pavilion, industry offices and more. Updates on the events will be announced through email, social media and the American Film MarketLast year’s virtual American Film Market drew a record 562 exhibitors registered from 48 countries. The U.S.

 

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