AFCI is pleased to announce the return of in-person events in 2022, commencing with AFCI Week, June 27 - 29, 2022
This multi-day, exclusive event open to AFCI Members, Affiliates and sponsors includes networking opportunities with entertainment industry decision makers, educational sessions featuring thought leaders developing technologies and solutions addressing modern production challenges and prime opportunities for lead generation.
This abbreviated version of the previously held 5-day event will include a reception, Professional Development Day, the ever-popular Physical Production Power Brunch, a new version of the expo we’re calling the Location Lounge and plenty of face-to-face time with industry execs. For those who wish to stay in Los Angeles for an additional day, we’re planning a fun excursion on Thursday, June 30. This fourth day is completely optional.
For more information on the daily schedule, please see below.
Location
AFCI Week 2022 will be based at the Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, located at the intersection of La Cienega and Beverly Boulevards. A room block extending from June 26 - July 2 with heavily discounted rates has been established for all AFCI members.
Booking details
Please contact Marj Galas, SVP Membership and Industry Relations, marj.galas@afci.org
Sponsorship opportunities
Please contact Marj Galas, SVP Membership and Industry Relations, marj.galas@afci.org
Location
AFCI Week 2022 will be based at the Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, located at the intersection of La Cienega and Beverly Boulevards. A room block extending from June 26 - July 2 with heavily discounted rates has been established for all AFCI members.
Booking details
Please contact Marj Galas, SVP Membership and Industry Relations, marj.galas@afci.org
Sponsorship opportunities
Please contact Marj Galas, SVP Membership and Industry Relations, marj.galas@afci.org
Event Schedule
DAY One
Professional Development Day
Check in 8:30AM
Program 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Lunch Sponsor:
Industry Networking Reception
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Networking Reception Sponsor:
Monday, June 27, 2022
The first day of AFCI Week 2022 is focused on professional development. Members are invited to roll up their sleeves and engage with select industry experts who will share their knowledge.
Topics of discussion include the surge in content and the need for workforce development/training and infrastructure (studios and alternate studio space).
Industry Networking Reception
The Industry Network Reception will provide an opportunity for AFCI members to meet and mingle with select members of the industry in a beautiful outdoor setting.
DAY TWO
Meet The Executives Day
Check in 8:30AM
Program 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Lunch Sponsor:
Meet The Executives Day Sponsors Include:
TUESDAY, June 28, 2022
Meet the Execs is an exclusive event open only to AFCI film commission members. During the day, a curated group of executives are invited to speak to members in a relaxed interview style environment, after which there is a Q&A. Executives discuss their career, the company’s projects, changes in the industry landscape, what resources they most value from a commission and also have the opportunity to share any up and coming project leads with the audience. Contact information is shared with the audience who then have the ability to connect with speakers after the event.
DAY THREE
The Physical Production Power Brunch, presented in partnership with
Physical Production Power Brunch Sponsors Include:
8:30AM- 9:30AM: Networking
9:30AM - 10:30AM: Formal Brunch
Location Lounge
3:00PM - 7:00PM
WEDNESDAY, June 29, 2022
Presented in partnership with The Hollywood Reporter, this event places members and sponsors alongside senior physical production executives from Studios, mini-majors, OTT companies and major production companies across both film and television. A seated affair designed to enable meaningful engagement and the creation of new relationships, the event kicks off with an hour pre-brunch networking.
AFCI’s Location Lounge
A new twist on the expo format, this casual setting will allow film commissioners to meet with independent and commercial producers, line producers, game developers, location managers and other industry professionals to promote their locations, incentives, infrastructure and other resources. Replacing booths will be information stations: commissioners are encouraged to bring brochures and business cards only.
DAY FOUR
Optional Tour Day
VENUE
Sony Picture Studios
Attendee Gathering Time: 9:00am
Tour Day Sponsor
THURSDAY, June 30, 2022
For those interested and able to stay an additional day, AFCI will be providing transportation to several production sites, commencing with a tour of Sony Studios in Culver City. This day will be a great way to explore some Los Angeles landmarks with fellow members. Bring some money for lunch and souvenirs!
Price
*Only one registrant for an office may attend the Physical Production Power Brunch - additional staff are not able to participate in this event due to spacing limitations
** Business Affiliates are unable to attend the Meet the Executives Day. Pricing for Business Affiliates to attend AFCI Week is $1,500.00 per office member.
The Sofitel Hotel has provided a special rate and room block for AFCI Members. To obtain this rate and secure your registration, please contact Marj Galas at marj.galas@afci.org for instructions.
The registration cost of AFCI Week includes
- Participation in all AFCI Week activities
- Admissions into any special activities included during the week
- Industry Reception Monday, June 27, including beverages and appetizers
- Breakfast and Lunch provided Day One, Lunch provided Day Two, Brunch provided Day Three
- Coffee, water and tea daily
- Disposable masks and hand sanitizer daily
In the event there are closures mandated by the Los Angeles County Health Department that prevent AFCI Week from occurring, members will receive a refund or credit of their purchase. Additionally, in the case of a Los Angeles County Health Department mandated closure, the Sofitel Hotel will reimburse any member with a room booked directly with them in AFCI's room block.
*AFCI is not responsible for participant's airfare or hotel bookings. AFCI recommends participants book flights and hotel rooms directly through the vendors as vendors, over third-party discount sites, are more apt to provide refunds/reimbursements if a cancelation should occur.