Attending the 50th Festival
The 50th Ann Arbor Film Festival takes place March 27th - April 1st, 2012 in downtown Ann Arbor, MI at The Historic Michigan Theater and other locations about town. The festival will present over 40 programs and close to 200 films throughout the six day event. Special programs for the 50th AAFF have already been announced, read about there here. The full program for the 50th AAFF will be announced Wednesday, February 29, 2012 with tickets for individual programs available at the same time.
FESTIVAL PASSES
Experience the entire 50th Ann Arbor Film Festival with a Festival Pass!
Festival Passes are a simple cost-effective way to maximize your Ann Arbor Film Festival experience and avoid waiting in long ticket lines with a six-day Festival Pass. This pass includes access to the Opening Night Reception & Screening (a $50 value) as well as 30 ticketed programs presented throughout the week at the Michigan Theater. The Festival Pass includes admission to midnight movies at the State Theatre and free or discounted admission to all festival afterparties.
Festival Pass:
$95 | $80 AAFF Members/Students/Seniors
Not able to make the whole festival? The Weekend Pass might be just for you! This pass grants access to all screenings from Friday, March 30th through Sunday, April 1st, including midnight movies and the awards programs.
Weekend Pass:
$55 | $40 AAFF Members/Students/Seniors
OPENING NIGHT TICKETS
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 are welcome and encouraged to join the main party in the Michigan Theater lobby. Dinner will be provided by "eat catering" with bottomless spirits and L. Mawby Sparkling wine. Tickets include reserved seating for Opening Night Screening as well as festival memorabilia.
Tickets available here.
Opening Night Reception and Screening - $50
The 50th Festival opens with a grand reception featuring open bar with L. Mawby Sparkling wine, signature cocktails and a special batch 50th AAFF Arbor Brewing Company beer, appetizers from local favorites Raven's Club, Sava's, Silvio's, eat catering, Cafe Zola and more.
Tickets available here.
Opening Night Screening - $10
A selection of short films, featuring innovative new works in animation, documentary, experimental and independent cinema.
Tickets available here.
Check out AAFF membership options for special deals and benefits throughout the year.
HOTEL INFORMATION
Attend the whole 50th Ann Arbor Film Festival with a full festival pass and these exclusive festival hotel rates.
The AAFF’s official hotel provider Weber’s Inn is offering a $92 per night rate to anyone mentioning the rate code AAF2012TH. Call 800-443-3050 or book online at http://www.webersinn.com.
If being downtown is a must Campus Inn is offering rooms at $169 per night for a single or $192 per night for a double and includes room upgrade, wine card and appetizer in the hotel’s Victors Bar. To secure your room mention rate code #6559 when you call 800-666-8693 or 734-769-2200 to book.
The best deal close to downtown is Lamp Post Inn at $52 per night for one bed or $57 per night for two beds. Mention the rate code AAFF50 when calling 877-971-8001 or book online at www.lamppostinn.com.
All rates are per room, per night subject to availability, plus applicable taxes.
