AFM Sets Inaugural New Global Screen Economy Summit for Nov. 10
The American Film Market will launch the summit on its opening day to examine a proposed federal production tax incentive, alongside more than 45 sessions.
The American Film Market will hold an inaugural New Global Screen Economy Summit on its opening day, November 10, 2026, the market announced. The summit will examine a proposed federal production tax incentive.
The kickoff panel on November 10 is titled "The New Federal Production Incentive: A Turning Point for U.S. Production." Panelists include Steven Paul, chairman-CEO of SP Media Group; Scott Karol, president of SP Media Group; and Josh Rogin, SVP of Federal Affairs for the MPA, according to Deadline.
AFM also unveiled an expanded lineup of speakers across more than 45 sessions. Among the speakers are Stuart Ford of AGC, Evan Shapiro, Amy Baer, Wesley Wang and Tyler Chou.
AFM House and Innovation Hub
AFM House will host four days of conversations, presentations and live demos of emerging technologies, and will host the North American debut of the Cinemas Club.
The AFM Innovation Hub is presented in partnership with Marché du Film's Cannes Next.
Quick answers
When is the New Global Screen Economy Summit?
It will be held on November 10, 2026, the opening day of the American Film Market.
What is the kickoff panel about?
The November 10 panel is titled "The New Federal Production Incentive: A Turning Point for U.S. Production" and examines a proposed federal production tax incentive.
What will AFM House host?
Four days of conversations, presentations and live demos of emerging technologies, plus the North American debut of the Cinemas Club.