AFM Earns High Praise for New L.A. Location, but Pricey Film Packages Turn Buyers Off: ‘Expectations Haven’t Fully Adjusted to the Realities of the Market’

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There was much to celebrate about the AFM’s new venue — especially coming a year after the mostly-loathed trip to Las Vegas. Even with the rain — people get cozy.”Popular on VarietySales agents who coped with aggravated buyers at last year’s Vegas nightmare were also relieved. “AFM organizers have finally cracked the code this year,” said Fabien Westerhoff at Vuelta-owned U..K. banner Film Constellation. Buyers were also out in force, even if some skipped the event (likely due to some form of Vegas PTSD). “As always, if you’ve got a special film, it will perform so that’s what you have to look for.