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Finance and Packaging
Practical conversations about capital, packaging, investor readiness, and the decisions that move a project from development toward production.
American Film Association Presents
AFA Conference 2026
November 8 in Beverly Hills, CA
Date
November 8, 2026
Conference
Daytime industry programming
Time
10am–4pm
Gala Venue
The Beverly Hilton
Conference Program
Speakers announcing soon.
Conference Programming
Strengthening the Industry. Supporting the Story.
The AFA Film Conference brings producers, filmmakers, financiers, and creative leaders together on November 8 for a focused day about the business of film. The Inaugural AFA Gala follows that evening at The Beverly Hilton.
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Production and Distribution
Experienced voices examine how films are produced, positioned, sold, and brought to audiences in a changing marketplace.
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Industry Relationships
Curated networking gives producers, financiers, filmmakers, and creative leaders a serious setting to build productive relationships.
Inside the Room
More than one stage.
A closer look at the sessions, the packed rooms, and the conversations that make up a day at AFA.
Conference Tickets
Choose your access level.
Select the conference ticket that fits how you want to participate. Enter your details to view pricing and continue to AFA's secure event checkout.
General Admission
Basic
General admission to the full daytime conference.
- Full-day conference admission
- Access to all sessions
- Industry networking access
Upgraded Access
Premium
Conference admission with premium seating.
- Everything in Basic
- Premium seating
VIP Access
VIP
VIP conference admission includes the Gala networking cocktail hour for guests in black-tie attire. Gala dinner and the awards ceremony are not included.
- Everything in Premium
- VIP seating
- VIP lounge access
- Gala networking cocktail hour access (black-tie attire required)
Highest Access Tier
Diamond
The full conference experience and a Classic Gala ticket for the evening.
- Everything in VIP
- Classic Gala ticket: cocktail hour, dinner, and awards ceremony
- Gala black-tie attire required
VIP includes the Gala networking cocktail hour only when the attendee meets the Gala’s black-tie dress code. Diamond includes a Classic Gala ticket for cocktail hour, dinner, and the awards ceremony. Basic and Premium do not include Gala access.
November 8, 2026
A full day with the AFA community.
Daytime
AFA Film Conference
Industry programming, speakers, panels, and curated networking focused on the business of getting films financed, packaged, produced, and distributed.
Conference TicketsEvening · The Beverly Hilton
Inaugural AFA Gala
The AFA community gathers that evening for the Inaugural AFA Gala at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California.
Explore the GalaConference Information
What to know before you register.
The conference takes place during the day on November 8, 2026. Detailed timing, check-in information, and conference venue logistics will be sent to registered attendees.
Diamond includes a Classic Gala ticket for cocktail hour, dinner, and the awards ceremony. VIP includes the Gala networking cocktail hour only, with black-tie attire required. Basic and Premium do not include Gala access.
The program is designed for producers, filmmakers, financiers, entertainment attorneys, distributors, creative executives, and other professionals working across the business of film.
The checkout and registration confirmation provide the final access details for the selected tier. You can also contact the AFA team before purchasing if you need help choosing a ticket.
American Film Association
Join the industry conversation on November 8.
Choose your conference ticket and reserve your place in the room.