Jul 2026
AFA Summer Mixer
Los Angeles, CA
An evening of connection, cocktails, and conversation for AFA members.
American Film Association
Shaping the next era
Shaping the next era
of cinema.
Where film professionals, producers, and investors build careers that last.
Our Mission
"We exist to bridge the gap between creative vision and commercial opportunity — building a network where every film professional can thrive."
Year-Round
Events
Exclusive screenings, mixers, and networking events year-round.
View Events →Flagship Event
The Summit
Two days of strategy, capital, and connection in Atlanta.
Learn More →Annual Celebration
The Gala
An evening of Hollywood glamour celebrating film excellence.
Get Tickets →Join the AFA
Membership
Three tiers. One family. Find your place in the AFA.
Join Now →National
Film Community
Year-Round
Events & Programming
Independent
Film Focus
Est. 2025
Atlanta, Georgia
Upcoming Events
Screenings, Summits & Mixers
Aug 2026
Film Finance Workshop
New York, NY
Master the capital stack and learn how top producers finance their projects.
Feb 2027
AFA Annual Summit
Atlanta, GA
The AFA's premier two-day gathering for film professionals and investors.
The Summit
Two Days. One Industry. One Room.
The AFA Annual Summit brings together film professionals, producers, distributors, and investors for two days in Atlanta, Georgia. Strategy, capital, and community — all under one roof.
February 27–28 · Atlanta, GA
Learn More
The AFA Gala
An Evening of Hollywood Glamour
Celebrating film. Honoring excellence. Building legacy.
Membership
Find Your Place in the AFA
AFA Member
The Foundation
- Exclusive member events
- AFA digital community
- Industry resources & directory
Most Popular
AFA PRO
The Accelerator
- Everything in Member
- Direct investor introductions
- Priority summit access
AFA Exclusive
The Inner Circle
- Everything in PRO
- Private mastermind access
- White-glove concierge
Member Voices
From the Community
“
The AFA connected me with the exact investor my project needed. Within 30 days of joining, I had meetings that changed everything.Marcus T. — Independent Producer
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The AFA has opened doors I didn't know existed. The caliber of people in this network is unlike anything else in the industry.Sarah K. — Executive Producer
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The network alone is worth 10x the membership. These are real relationships, not LinkedIn connections.David R. — Film Financier
Partners
Partner With the AFA
The AFA connects studios, financiers, and industry brands with a national network of film professionals. Partnership opportunities are available for organizations aligned with the future of independent film.
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Leadership
The Team Behind the Mission
Austin Spicer
Founder & Chairman
Entrepreneur and film industry advocate dedicated to connecting creative talent with commercial opportunity across the global film market.
Hailey Spicer
Chief Operations Officer
Operational strategist overseeing member experience, event production, and the day-to-day mission of building an exceptional film community.
Shane Seo
Advisor
Principal of Elite Capital Management, bringing expertise in structured finance and real estate investment to the AFA.
FAQ
Common Questions
The American Film Association is for film professionals at every stage — from emerging filmmakers to seasoned producers, distributors, investors, and industry executives. If film is your business, the AFA is your home.
Benefits vary by tier and include access to exclusive events, industry networking, investor introductions, digital community access, summit priority access, and more. Explore all three tiers at our join page.
Membership starts with AFA Member, with AFA PRO and AFA Exclusive available for those ready to accelerate. Visit our join page for current pricing.
We host events year-round across major film markets. Our next signature event is the AFA Summer Mixer in Los Angeles, July 2026. View all upcoming events on our events page.
We offer strategic partnership opportunities for studios, financiers, and industry vendors. Visit our partners page or reach out directly through our contact form.
No. The American Film Association is an independent, privately organized industry network. We are not affiliated with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) or any government body.