AFCI & The Location Guide Lounge

The AFCI is pleased to announce our presence at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival, arguably the pre-eminent industry event on the planet. The AFCI & The Location Guide Lounge is located on the Croisette only 200 meters from the Palais des Festivals and perfectly positioned in a highly visible location to reach the more than 27,000 industry professionals attending the festival.

About the Lounge

From May 16-25, 2012, the AFCI & The Location Guide Lounge will be open every day from 10am-5pm, with optional space available for an additional charge, during the day for a brunch or lunch, or in the evening until 7:00pm for a cocktail to correspond with a seminar. We will be working with participating commissions to schedule optional networking opportunities and seminars, using your productions and talent as case studies to showcase film commission services.

AFCI’s presence in Cannes is about creating international dialogue – it’s about connecting with producers, talking about the various types of finance and arrangements that exist, and how AFCI and its members can assist in that process. We’ll also discuss on location film production, how productions can profile their work through the film commission, the variety of incentive programs available, and how the film commission can help connect productions together with the right people at the right time for success.

Stretch Your Resources Further

At first glance, it may look like your resources can’t get you much in Cannes. By sharing the cost of participation, film commissions have access to a sustained and cost-effective professional presence for the entire festival. AFCI has a turn-key solution for the professional presence you’re seeking.

Your participation includes the following:

• First opportunity to reserve reception space for a brunch, lunch, or evening cocktail above and beyond your participation in the Lounge, an incredible value for this beachfront location.
• Interior and exterior areas for networking as part of AFCI’s 65 square meter space (see map)
• Possibility to take part in a seminar or panel discussion
• 3 Market Badges - per AFCI agreement with Marche du Film
• Hostess and message services daily from 10am-5pm
• A business center with print, copy, scan capability and internet access
• Complimentary daily coffee, beverage and bar service from 10am-5pm
• Presentation and restocking of your printed marketing materials
• Promotion in AFCI press releases, marketing, and social media activities
• Looping presentation of the film commission’s video on a video reel within the space, as well as on the AFCI website before and during the festival
• Listing in the on-site directory and map of commissions participating in Cannes 2012.
• Inclusion on Lounge signage

For more information about your involvement please contact Clara Le, The Location Guide, at clara.le@thelocationguide.com or at (44 20) 7036 0020.

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