Sunday, November 9
| 10:30am - 12:30pm | Roundtable - The Passion of the Film: Reaching the Faith Community |
Producers and distributors of recent faith and family hits have found success with new narratives and new marking tools. Filmmakers and marketers reveal the essential elements of story, ministry and outreach that will optimize exposure to reach and serve their audience. | |
Speakers: Mark Borde, Co-President, Freestyle Releasing Bobby Downes, CEO & Founder, ChristianCinema.com Ash Greyson, President & CEO, Ribbow Media Jim Mhoon,VP, Content Development & Integration, Focus on the Family Sophia Karteris Kelley, SVP Programming, UPtv Moderator: Barbara Mudge, President & Founder, Worldwide Film Entertainment | |
| Access: AFM Badge. Seating is limited as a portion of the room is reserved for invited guests. |
| 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Conversation with Adam Carolla: Road Hard -- A Comedian's Journey From Crowdfunding to Distribution |
 Adam Carolla, comedian, podcast king, New York Times Best Selling Author and crowdfunding leader will discuss the challenges and trumphs of funding a film, taking it through production, and working towards distribution. Interviewed by: Jay Chandrasekhar, Principal/Producer, Broken Lizard Industries, Duck Attack Films Access: AFM Badge only. Seating is limited. |
| 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Roundtable - African Co-Productions: The Possibilities and the Challenges |
An initiative by the American Film Market to further the development and promotion of the African film industry through co-productions. The roundtable will bring together stakeholders who have an interest in films produced in Africa with cross-cultural appeal, thereby initiating business opportunities that can impact the untapped potential of the African film industry. | |
Speakers: Bernard Azria, CEO, Côte Ouest Dike Dimiri, Group Head, Enterprise Risk Management, Heritage Banking Company Limited Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, Regional Director, M-Net / Africa Magic Jason Njoku, Founder, iROKO Partners Chris Roland, Owner, ZenHQ Films Moderator: Irfaan Fredericks, Head of Production, Kalahari Film & Media | |
| Access: AFM Badge. Seating is limited as a portion of the room is reserved for invited guests. |
