AFM attendees wrestle with the shift to Las Vegas and an ill-timed presidential election amid concerns over industry costs and viability.
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According to insiders, the shockingly high price of $700 to rent a simple coffee machine at the Las Vegas venue left many indie filmmakers wondering if the new location is sustainable long-term.
With the U.S. presidential election coinciding with the first day of AFM, many attendees found themselves distracted by the political turmoil, raising questions about the festival's future alignment with major events.