Preservation & Innovation of Cinema.
Every voice in this industry matters. The American Film Association is where they come together as one professional home for those committed to preserving cinema and shaping its future.
Every Generation
Inherits a
Responsibility.
The American Film Association exists to support, preserve, and advance the art and business of cinema. We bring together every corner of the industry to protect what makes film essential while championing the innovation that moves it forward. We partner with organizations like Dreamland Studios Fund to give our members access to new financing structures that de-risk filmmaking and open doors for creators at every level.
This is the professional home for everyone committed to the future of film. One association. One mission. Join the movement.
"The AFA is the kind of association where a studio leader and an independent filmmaker sit in the same room, learn from each other, and walk away with a clearer picture of where this industry is going, and how to lead it there."
Access to a
New Financing Structure.
An asset-backed film financing structure built for studios and indie filmmakers alike, not solely reliant on box office performance. Eligible members can pitch for partial funding, full funding, or access to use the structure with their own capital.
We provide the courses and resources to build a properly packaged, investment-ready project. Certification opens the door.
Visit Dreamland Fund
Real estate-backed film investment structure partnered with Elite Capital Management. Built to de-risk cinema so investors and filmmakers both win.
Visit Fund Site"The goal is simple: make sure cinema doesn't die. That it stays a human art. That it stays a successful business. That it survives what's coming, and thrives."
The Industry
Came Together.
Every part of the film industry in one room, having the honest conversations about innovation, preservation, and financing that the industry has been missing. What happened in Atlanta was proof that the industry is craving this movement.
The Circle
Stays Connected.
Private gatherings throughout the year. Members eat, talk, connect, and remind each other why this industry is worth fighting for. It doesn't feel like networking. It feels like community.
"Investors and filmmakers breaking bread, talking real, and building something together."
Beverly Hills.
A Night for
Cinema.
An evening of dinner, awards, and community. Come support the innovators and be part of a night that feels like family.
PictureHaus™
Is Coming.
Courses, packaging tools, and the full certification pipeline for AFA members. Coming soon.
Join to Get Early Access
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Last Updated: February 2025
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