As the landscape for film, TV and commercials expands well beyond Hollywood, the Assn. of Film Commissioners International is appropriately opening its doors wider than ever before. In 2024, the organization has expanded its annual AFCI Week conference to invite a broad range of industry executives, producers, location managers and government decision makers.
“This year’s AFCI Week promises to break all records for global attendance and geographical diversity,” says Jaclyn Philpott, AFCI’s executive director. By opening AFCI Week to non-members, she hopes a more inclusive approach will help bring the industry together, adding that the turnout “underscores a strong commitment to face-to-face engagement and collaboration.” Held from Aug.
25-28 at UCLA’s Meyer & Renee Luskin Conference Center, the event will feature more than 142 film commissions from all over the globe as it seeks to enhance connections between the commissioners and key players in content production. “AFCI Week offers a unique platform to connect, collaborate and innovate for the future at this crucial time,” says Marnie Gee, British Columbia film commissioner and director of production services. Philpott indicates that the event’s interconnected programming will champion workforce development, the importance of building infrastructure and a focus on adapting to recent disruptions, be they driven by the pandemic, industry strikes or new technologies.
One new event is the Film Industry Challe.