Sales at AFI FEST 2006 presented by Audi

More international sales occurred at AFI FEST 2006 than any other US festival.

Among some of the companies that reported brisk trade through the AFI FEST/AFM partnership were Sony Pictures Classics, Strand Releasing, First Look Studios, IFC Films, Union Station Media, Downtown Filmes (Brazil), Wolfe Releasing, Optimum Releasing, Cineclick.

AFI FEST 2006 presented by Audi had record levels of business transpiring through films represented at both AFI FEST and the American Film Market (AFM). Activity among US distributors was particularly heavy throughout AFI FEST, with a record 56 titles in official selection at AFI FEST also being represented at AFM.

Since the formation of their strategic partnership in 2004, the American Film Market and AFI FEST have grown to become, together, the largest gathering of film industry professionals in North America. The AFM was November 1-8, 2006 in Santa Monica and AFI FEST took place November 1-12, 2006 in Hollywood. The association between the two events connects art and commerce, broadening the opportunities for all participants. While the AFM and AFI FEST are individually managed, their concurrent dates and combined programs bring value to the vast domestic and international constituency in attendance..

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