Presented by AFCI (Association of Film Commissioners International), The Power of Place brings together global producers, film commissioners, and policymakers for a curated series of conversations exploring how location, policy, and infrastructure shape the future of filmmaking.
As competition intensifies across territories, place plays an increasingly strategic role, influencing where projects land, how they are structured, and how they are ultimately realized. Through a mix of conversations and targeted sessions, the program examines how projects move from creative ambition to execution, highlighting the strategic importance of incentives, local partnerships, and production ecosystems. From major international co-productions to stories produced beyond their country of origin, The Power of Place offers a practical and timely lens on how films are made in today’s production landscape.
As the global network representing film commissions worldwide, AFCI is uniquely positioned to convene this dialogue and connect industry leaders to new opportunities for collaboration. It provides a platform for policymakers, incentive architects, and producers to connect, share insights, and shape where and how the world’s content is made.