Moving Pictures Magazine published a useful step-by-step overview covering how to sell your project at the AFM. The article summarizes the kind of coaching Sharp Angle provides to its clients. Here is the quick overview:

• “Identify the elements that constitute your package and be able to pitch it in a brief period of time.”
• “Of the 400 companies at the AFM, it’s unlikely that any film would suit any more than 25 or 30. Put together your list.”
• Utilize the screenings, pitch sessions, locations expo, and other resources
• With your research complete, buy a half-market badge and start making the rounds

Take a look at the full article for additional details. Moving Pictures Magazine

Visit ifta-online for more information on the American Film Market.

The 2007 AFM takes place October 31 - November 7, 2007.

UTA is one of the leading agencies in Hollywood. Their online effort to identify new talent is a real departure from standard operating procedures. Here is some background:

UTA Online represents the most original and successful artists emerging from the Internet, and this channel is designed to showcase some of their work. For more information about UTA Online, or any of our represented artists, please visit: www.utaonline.net.

They have information and video from clients here:

http://www.veoh.com/channels/UTAOnlineshowcase