The 50th Ann Arbor Film Festival

March 27 - April 1, 2012

The 50th Festival runs March 27 - April 1, 2012, featuring nearly 200 independent and experimental films, historic retrospective programs, panels, artist talks and after parties each night. Filmmakers and special guests in attendance include: Bruce Baillie, Barbara Hammer, Peter Rose, Michael Robinson, Kathy Geritz, Craig Baldwin, Tomonari Nishikawa, Phil Solomon, Leighton Pierce, Irina Leimbacher, Scott MacDonald, Mark Toscano and many more. The full 50th Festival line-up will be announced February 29, 2012.


Upcoming Events

Tuesday, March 27

6:00pm Opening Night Reception

Opening Night Reception and Screening - $50 The 50th Festival launches March 27th with Opening Night, featuring a reception in the grand foyer of the Michigan Theater. Guests of the

Michigan Theater (Grand Foyer)

6:00pm Backstage Fundraiser Dinner

Opening Night Backstage Fundraiser Dinner - $125 Enjoy a strolling dinner with open bar while experiencing the AAFF backstage lounge and supporting the future of the AAFF. Backstage Dinner guests

Michigan Theater (Backstage Lounge)

8:00pm Opening Night Screening

Films in Competition, Themed Competition Programs

A selection of short films, featuring innovative new works in animation, documentary, experimental and independent cinema.

Michigan Theater (Main Auditorium)

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