LOS ANGELES, CA ­– NATPE announced a partnership agreement with LA Screenings Independents 2018 to leverage its reach and add value to the growing yearly event. The marketplace will occur on 15-18 May 2018 at the Intercontinental Hotel Los Angeles in Century City in advance of the long-running screenings held annually by the major Hollywood studios for international broadcasters.

NATPE brings to the table their deep industry connections to global buyers and senior executives looking for fresh new business and content opportunities, including international co-productions as well as its robust conference services.

At LA Screenings Independents 2018, NATPE will provide attendees a range of new services at a minimal administration fee to gain access to the entire event database, exclusive business driven sessions and NATPE Connect, an interactive platform with concierge services to facilitate meetings on site.  For NATPE, partnering with LA Screenings Independents delivers on the promise of a year-round Association providing its constituents from around the world strong business value that will provide opportunities to generate new deals, business intelligence and effective networking to accelerate their business globally.