Julianne Moore, Josh Brolin and Daisy Ridley Lead the Buzziest Titles at AFM

The 47th American Film Market runs from 10 to 15 November across three Los Angeles venues as independent film faces disruption from industry consolidation, changing audience habits and uncertain routes to production and distribution. Its 2026 Hot List showcases projects seeking buyers and audiences in that unsettled market, including star-led films, international genres, animation and prestige dramas.

The article points to online creators who have built audiences beyond traditional film channels, while AFM organiser Jackie Brenneman argues that independent successes may reflect wider unmet demand. South Korean sales company Finecut is returning after several years away with the animated feature *Long Long Night*, which follows a rhino and penguin travelling through the wilderness. The titles highlighted include an AI-and-grief drama starring Juno Temple, Joey King and James McAvoy, and a survival story featuring Josh Brolin and Jeremy Renner.