The AFCI Week 2024 has attracted a record number of attendees from the Global Film Commission representing 35 countries, establishing itself as a new benchmark for international participation.
The event, which will take place from August 25 to 28, is designed to foster unique connections within the audiovisual industry, create sales opportunities, facilitate professional growth, and inspire collaboration across various levels of the sector.
Film Madrid will be attending the AFCI Week 2024 for the first time. This event is organized by the Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI), whose mission is to advocate, connect, and educate to help film commissions and businesses drive economic development, build strong infrastructure, and ensure that professional activities are fair, sustainable, and socially diverse worldwide.
The AFCI Week 2024 will be held in Los Angeles, California, from August 25 to 28. The event has drawn a record number of participants from the Global Film Commission, representing 35 countries, and has become a new standard for international engagement.
Film Madrid will be there to take part in this event, which is designed to foster unique connections within the audiovisual industry, generate sales opportunities, facilitate professional development, and inspire collaboration across all levels of the sector. Xiomara García, General Coordinator of Film Madrid, stated, “I will be at AFCI Week 2024 in Los Angeles, the leading annual gathering for Film Commissions, location managers, producers, and studio executives worldwide. Let’s come together to network, interact, and gain insights from the industry’s key stakeholders.”
She emphasized that AFCI Week is an opportunity to shape the future of the audiovisual & entertainment sector, whether through dynamic working groups, insightful panels, inspiring keynote speeches, or exclusive networking events. It’s also a great chance to meet professionals who are specifically focused on working on projects within a global network.
This year, AFCI is introducing a new feature: The Film Industry Challenge, an interactive workshop designed to leverage the collective expertise of members, producers, studio executives, and location managers. The workshop will allow for in-depth discussions, debates, and sessions on the most pressing challenges facing the industry today, such as artificial intelligence, technology, and the use of filming locations.
