While awards campaigns are being waged in screening rooms around town, and the AFI Fest 2010 showcases more hopefuls in Hollywood, a gathering of filmmakers, financiers and industry execs will be meeting in Santa Monica to figure out how best to make and pay for the independent films of the future – i.e., the ones that may figure in awards seasons yet to come.
The 2010 American Film Market (AFM) on Tuesday announced the panel and seminar schedule for its eight-day event. The panels will attract participants ranging from Weinstein Company co-chairman Harvey Weinstein to Mandalay Pictures chief Cathy Schulman to “Anvil!” director Sacha Gervasi.