SHARE YOUR
STORIES
SUBMIT IDEAS BELOW
AFCI welcomes story submissions from our members to help highlight exciting developments in the global film industry. Our goal is to showcase news that is relevant to the broader AFCI community, fostering knowledge-sharing, industry collaboration, and professional growth.
What Makes a Good Story?
Major Industry Announcements
AFCI Members value updates that impact the film industry on a broad scale. Relevant stories include:
- Incentive Updates. Changes in tax credits, grants, or rebate programs.
- Leadership Changes. Appointments of key executives or major hires within a film commission.
- Production Wins. Large-scale productions selecting your region as a filming location.
- Strategic Success Stories. Initiatives that improve filming conditions, sustainability efforts, or unique industry collaborations.
Case Studies and Tools
Members benefit from shared knowledge and best practices. If your region has implemented a strategy or developed a tool that could help other members, we encourage you to submit:
- Successful Filming Programs. Stories about how your region attracted major productions.
- Best Practices. Unique solutions to common challenges in film permitting, sustainability, workforce development, or economic impact studies.
- Innovative Tools & Resources. New digital platforms, infrastructure improvements, or policy changes that enhance production opportunities.
Festivals & Large-Scale Events
AFCI highlights significant festivals and industry events that could attract multiple AFCI members. To qualify, events should:
- Have international or national relevance, with a strong film industry presence.
- Offer networking, educational, or business opportunities for film commissioners and industry professionals.
- Be open to AFCI members or provide industry-level programming.
Milestones & Member Achievements
If an AFCI member organization celebrates a major anniversary, award, or groundbreaking moment, we want to hear about it. This includes:
- Recognition at key industry awards.
- Reaching a major milestone (e.g., 30 years as a film commission).
- Receiving industry grants or securing major funding for film initiatives.
What Won’t Be Considered?
Narrow-Interest Stories
Submissions should appeal to a wide range of AFCI members. If a story only impacts a single region or a small group of industry professionals, it may not be a good fit for AFCI’s channels.
Overly Promotional or Sales-Driven Content
Stories must have industry value beyond self-promotion. Submissions that are solely designed to market a service, promote a tourism campaign, or sell a commercial product will not be accepted. However, if you’re launching a new industry initiative that benefits film commissions or other membership levels globally, we encourage you to frame it in that context.
Junior Job
Listings
We do not publish internships, entry-level or mid-level job listings. If your organization has a senior-level or executive role that might be of interest to AFCI members, please reach out, and we will evaluate whether it fits our content strategy.
Previously Covered Stories
If a similar story has already been published recently, we may not feature it again unless there is a significant update.
GO SOCIAL
When you tag us on LinkedIn or Facebook, or use the hashtag #AFCIMember, our community management team receives an alert. If your content is a good fit for our audience then we will share it directly on the platform. If you tag us or use our hashtag on social media then you don’t need to complete the form below.
STORY SUBMISSION FORM
- Submit your story through the form below. Ensure that all details are clear, and attach any relevant links or supporting materials.
- Our team will review submissions within two weeks to determine whether the story aligns with AFCI’s editorial guidelines.
- Published stories will appear in the ‘Member News’ section of AFCI’s monthly newsletter.
There is a limited number of stories that AFCI can include in the newsletter each month. If your submission is not a fit, we will inform you, but due to the volume of requests, we may not be able to provide detailed feedback on every submission.
If you’re a member and not receiving our communications, please contact us.
While we will do our best to accommodate all submissions, inclusion is not guaranteed and will depend on editorial relevance.
NEXT STEPS
- If your content is a good fit, we let you know within 2 weeks.
- We will draft the post and send it to you for approval.
- We will publish the content and tag your organization, where possible.
URGENT STORY?
Be sure to add the appropriate deadline in the submission form.
