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.