As the landscape for film, TV and commercials expands far beyond Hollywood, the Assn. of Film Commissioners International is fittingly opening its doors wider than ever before. In 2024, the organization has expanded its annual AFCI Week conference to invite a wide range of industry executives, producers, location managers and government decision-makers.

“This year’s AFCI Week promises to break all records for global attendance and geographic diversity,” says Jaclyn Philpott, AFCI’s executive director. By opening AFCI Week to non-members, she hopes a more inclusive approach will help bring the industry together, adding that the turnout “underscores a strong commitment to face-to-face engagement and collaboration.”

The event, taking place August 25-28 at UCLA’s Meyer & Renee Luskin Conference Center, will feature more than 142 film commissions from around the world, with the goal of strengthening connections between commissioners and key players in content production.

“AFCI Week provides a unique platform to connect, collaborate and innovate for the future during this pivotal time,” said Marnie Gee, British Columbia’s film commissioner and director of production services.