Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) is worldwide network of more than 360 commissions from 40 countries on every continent except Antarctica.
Originally, the AFCI was formed by a small group of film commissioners who wanted to share information and learn from one another's experiences.
Film Commissions from around the world gathered to promote their locations and services to American producers.
During the next four years, the Expo's space demands increased so that by 1990 the show had to be held at a site different from the AFM conference.
The annual trade show, now an AFCI-sponsored event and known as the AFCI Global Finance and Locations Show, soon became too large to be held in conjunction with AFM, moved its event to early spring, and welcomes over 200+ film commissions and commercial affiliates exhibiting their services to more than 3,000 delegates.
The event rotates among its active members, with recent locations including Jecheon (2013), New York (2014), Barcelona (2015), Atlanta (2016), and Los Angeles (2017).
AFCI also provides a variety of networking opportunities so members can market their local jurisdictions, educate themselves and their staff on cutting-edge production trends that impact filming on location.