AFA by the Numbers | American Film Association

AFA by the Numbers

The American Film Association is a year-round professional association for filmmakers, producers, financiers, and creative leaders, focused on how films get financed, packaged, and distributed.

Reach

  • More than 5,500 producers hosted through the free 3-Day Challenge.
  • 600+ attendees at in-person workshops and meetups.
  • 14,500 subscribers reached by AFA's events and programs.

Programs

  • 6 Week Film Finance and Packaging Accelerator: six weekly live sessions (90 to 120 minutes) on finance mechanics, deal structure, investor communication, and package building. Cohorts capped at 15 producers.
  • Producers who complete the accelerator earn the AFA Certificate in Film Finance and Packaging, presented at the November 8, 2026 gala.
  • 3-Day Challenge: a free three-day online program on film packaging and financing fundamentals.
  • AFA Screenplay Award: a monthly competition for feature-length screenplays. Every entry receives a full written AFA Script Score review across six categories.

November 8, 2026, The Beverly Hilton

  • AFA Film Conference, 10 AM to 4 PM. Tiers: Basic $147, Premium $247, VIP $747, Diamond $1,297.
  • Inaugural AFA Gala, evening, black tie. Gala tickets are sold publicly. Kevin Hines receives the Impact Award. Drinks are a cash bar.

Sources: AFA program records as published on americanfilmassociation.com. Figures are program totals, not projections.

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