# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The American Film Association Summit: Film Finance, Distribution & Tech
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 am – Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The film industry has collapsed and rebuilt. The old rules are dead. Learn the new guide: Asset Backed Funding, AI, and Distribution.About this EventTHE FILM INDUSTRY HAS CHANGED. HAVE YOU?Welcome to the AFA Summit, hosted by the leadership of Dreamland Studios. This is not a film festival; this is a business summit designed to solve the single biggest problem in independent cinema: Access to Capital.In an industry where 90% of projects never get greenlit, we are pulling back the curtain on the "Capital Stack"—the specific financial architecture used to fund commercial motion pictures in Georgia’s multi-billion dollar ecosystem.Whether you are an established producer, a director looking for your break, or an investor seeking ROI, the AFA Summit offers the blueprint to move from "development hell" to production.WHY ATTEND?LEARN ABOUT THE DREAMLAND STUDIOS FUND Learn the exact criteria our fund uses to greenlight projects. We are breaking down how to blend asset backed investments, tax credits (soft money), private equity, and pre-sales to de-risk your film for investors.LEARN FROM BILLION-DOLLAR TALENT Stop taking advice from people who haven't done it. Our speaker lineup includes:Jon Huertas: Star of This Is Us and Castle (Directing & Performance)Mickey Rapkin: Author of the Pitch Perfect franchise (Creating Commercial IP)Heather Blair: Founder of Women in Exhibition (Theatrical Strategy)Austin & Hailey Spicer: Founder of Dreamland Studios (Finance & Capital)FUTURE-PROOF YOUR CAREER From Generative AI workflows that slash budgets to Entertainment Law strategies that protect your chain of title, we are covering the hard skills that schools don't teach.THE EXPERIENCE: LIVE IN ATLANTA OR ONLINEThis is a hybrid event designed for maximum accessibility.IN-PERSON (Atlanta, GA): Network face-to-face with investors, sales agents, and industry veterans. Two rooms of concurrent workshops, a networking lunch, and the live high-stakes Pitchfest.VIRTUAL ACCESS (Global): Can't make it to Georgia? Purchase a Virtual Pass. All workshops in both rooms will be streamed live via our Virtual Portal. Online attendees can watch in real-time, ask questions via chat, and access the recordings after the event.WHO IS THIS FOR?Producers seeking institutional funding.Directors wanting to master the business side of the art.Investors looking to understand film finance mechanics.Screenwriters aiming to create sellable franchises.Tickets are strictly limited. Secure your spot today and get the blueprint to get funded.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/atlanta/the-american-film-association-summit-film-finance-distribution-and-tech/100001977423132821
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, business, art, workshops, festivals, exhibitions, literary-art, artificial-intelligence
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 172.82, max: 1509.18, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Atlanta
- **state**: GA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Loudermilk Conference Center
- **lat**: 33.7552117
- **long**: -84.3847053
- **full address**: Loudermilk Conference Center, 40 Courtland Street Northeast, Atlanta, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The American Film Association Summit: Film Finance, Distribution & Tech being held?
  - **A:** The American Film Association Summit: Film Finance, Distribution & Tech takes place on Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 am to Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Loudermilk Conference Center, 40 Courtland Street Northeast, Atlanta, United States.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for The American Film Association Summit: Film Finance, Distribution & Tech?
  - **A:** Ticket prices for The American Film Association Summit: Film Finance, Distribution & Tech range from USD 173 to USD 1,509 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityThe ExtraUSD 173 + USD 12 fee + USD 14 taxAvailableThe DirectorUSD 289 + USD 18 fee + USD 24 taxAvailableThe ProducerUSD 870 + USD 52 fee + USD 71 taxAvailableThe Executive (VIP)USD 1,509 + USD 89 fee + USD 123 taxAvailable
- **Q**: Who is organizing The American Film Association Summit: Film Finance, Distribution & Tech?
  - **A:** The American Film Association Summit: Film Finance, Distribution & Tech is organized by Seo Capital Group.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The American Film Association Summit: Film Finance, Distribution & Tech is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Atlanta, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The American Film Association Summit: Film Finance, Distribution & Tech sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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