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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 12b-25
Commission File Number: 000-20759
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NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
(Check One):
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[ ] Form 10-K [ ] Form 20-F [ ] Form 11-K [X] Form 10-QSB [ ] Form N-SAR
For Period Ended: October 31, 1996
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[ ]Transition Report on Form 10-K [ ]Transition Report on Form 10-Q
[ ]Transition Report on Form 20-F [ ]Transition Report on Form N-SAR
[ ]Transition Report on Form 11-K
For the Transition Period Ended: _____________________________________
Read attached instruction sheet before preparing form. Please print or
type.
Nothing in this form shall be construed to imply that the Commission has
verified any information contained herein.
If the notification relates to a portion of the filing checked above,
identify the item(s) to which the notification relates:
PART I
REGISTRANT INFORMATION
Full name of registrant American Artists Film Corporation
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Former name if applicable Setab Alpha, Inc.
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Address of principle executive office (Street and number) 1245 Fowler Street
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N.W
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City, state and zip code Atlanta, Georgia 30318
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PART II
RULE 12b-25 (b) AND (c)
If the subject report could not be filed without unreasonable effort
or expense and the registrant seeks relief pursuant to Rule 12b-25(b), the
following should be completed. (Check appropriate box.)
[X] (a) The reasons described in reasonable detail in Part III of this
form could not be eliminated without unreasonable effort or
expense;
[X] (b) The subject annual report, semi-annual report, transition report
on Form 10-K, 20-F, 11-K or Form N-SAR, or portion thereof will
be filed on or before the 15th calendar day following the
prescribed due date; or the subject quarterly report or
transition report on Form 10-QSB, or portion thereof will be
filed on or before the fifth calendar day following the
prescribed due date; and
[ ] (c) The accountant's statement or other exhibit required by Rule 12b-
25(c) has been attached if applicable.
PART III
NARRATIVE
State below in reasonable detail the reasons why Form 10-K, 11-K, 20-
F, 10-QSB, N-SAR or the transition report portion thereof could not be filed
within the prescribed time period.
The Company completed a merger (Form S-4) and a public offering (Form SB-2)
on October 7, 1996. The completion of these transactions utilized the resources
of the Company's accounting and financial personnel, as a result of which the
preparation of the Company's financial statements was delayed.
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PART IV
OTHER INFORMATION
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification
Robert A. Martinez (404) 876-7373
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(Name) (Area Code) (Telephone Number)
(2) Have all other periodic reports required under Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 30 of the Investment Company
Act of 1940 during the preceding 12 months or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such report(s) been filed? If the answer is no,
identify report(s).
Yes [X] No [ ]
The registrant has not filed the following periodic reports:
(3) Is it anticipated that any significant change in results of
operations from the corresponding period for the last fiscal year will be
reflected by the earnings statements to be included in the subject report or
portion thereof?
Yes [ ] No [X]
If so: attach an explanation of the anticipated change, both
narratively and quantitatively, and, if appropriate, state the reasons why a
reasonable estimate of the results cannot be made.
American Artists Film Corporation has caused this notification to be signed on
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its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Date December 16, 1996 /s/ Robert A. Martinez
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By: Robert A. Martinez
Title: Vice President - Finance, Treasurer
