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AFM: Las Vegas Fails to Dazzle Indie Industry

Variety
Story by Alex Ritman
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The American Film Market's move to Vegas sparks controversy as indie filmmakers grapple with the event's new location and the distraction of a critical U.S. election.
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  • Indie producers voice concerns over the increased costs of holding AFM in Las Vegas, with one complaining about a $700 price tag to rent a coffee machine.
  • The scheduling of the U.S. presidential election on the first day of AFM proved a major distraction, overshadowing the usual industry wheeling and dealing.
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