Hollywood’s Biggest Trade Show, AFM, Selects Encore Media Partners as Official Event Marketing Agency

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Encore Media Partners announced today that it has signed an agreement with the American Film Market (AFM), the premier global marketplace for the independent motion picture production and distribution industry, for its 34th event, scheduled for November 6 - 13, 2013 at multiple venues in Santa Monica, CA.

“It has been rewarding to collaborate with AFM on so many exciting changes, and we look forward to working together again this year to reinforce the event’s position as an unmatched international hub for buyers, sellers and filmmakers.”

The contract includes collaboration with AFM on the development of overall U.S. and international show marketing strategy, and the execution of traditional, digital and social attendee acquisition programs, and new product and revenue development initiatives.

“We are delighted to be continuing our multi-year relationship with this global B2B event which serves as a platform for nearly a billion dollars in film deals each year,” said Cristopher Levy, Managing Partner, Encore Media Partners. “It has been rewarding to collaborate with AFM on so many exciting changes, and we look forward to working together again this year to reinforce the event’s position as an unmatched international hub for buyers, sellers and filmmakers.”

About the American Film Market (AFM)

Founded in 1981, AFM is the premier global marketplace for the independent motion picture production and distribution industry. More than 10,000 films have been launched at AFM, including 20 “Best Picture” Academy Award® winners. AFM is produced by the Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA), the trade association representing the world’s producers and distributors of independent motion pictures and television programs. More information is available at www.AmericanFilmMarket.com.

About Encore Media Partners

Encore is an audience strategy, marketing and media buying agency, which specializes in local, national and global trade and consumer shows and other types of events. Encore collaborates with leading show producers on “live” audience acquisition across multiple industries, domestic and foreign markets and traditional, digital and mobile media platforms. More information is available at www.EncoreMediaPartners.com.