RULES AND TERMS
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The Ann Arbor Film Festival is open to experimental films as well as films that demonstrate a high regard for the moving image as an experimental art form, no matter the genre. Each year the AAFF selects 100-145 shorts and features for exhibition in the awards competition portion of the festival.
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Films previously submitted may not be re-entered unless there has been a significant change to the edit. Later versions of a film may be reviewed and/or selected at the programmer's discretion.
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Short and feature-length entries are accepted.
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Short films run no longer than 60 minutes. Feature films run 60 minutes or more.
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Entries not in English should have English subtitles.
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Works in progress may be submitted, but are juried in the same pool as all other submissions.
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Work must be contemporary - completed within the last three years.
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Entry fees are per film entered, and must accompany the entry form for confirmation. Entry fees are non-refundable.
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Make checks and money orders payable to the Ann Arbor Film Festival.
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The Ann Arbor Film Festival does not give waivers or discounts.
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Entries are accepted via secure online screening and 16mm only. We do not accept DVD, VHS or video data files for screening purposes.
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16MM
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If you would like the festival to preview a 16mm print of your film, please contact the festival directly at submissions@aafilmfest.org to make arrangements.
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TICKET & PASS INFO
The 59th Ann Arbor Film Festival will take place online for the second year in a row March 23-March 28, 2021. Passes include access to all the festival’s virtual programming including over 100 short films and features in competition, juror programs, special programs, salons, expanded cinema performances as well as Q&As with the filmmakers.
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The higher the pass tier the more you support the AAFF and our mission of promoting visionary filmmakers!
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Tickets for each event will be available as a sliding scale with a suggested price of $12 and a minimum of $2 per ticket (The $2 minimum covers platform fees). The tickets and festival schedule will be available on March 1. Subscribe to our Enews for updates.
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If you would like to transfer your ticket or pass to a friend follow these instructions for a ticket and these instructions for a pass.
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Our standard Festival Pass
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Includes access to all online programs during the 59th AAFF
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Includes access to all online programs during the 59th AAFF
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This pass includes a donation that helps support year-round programming
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As a thank you for your additional support you will receive a 15% discount to our online shop
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Includes access to all online programs during the 59th AAFF
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This pass includes a donation that helps support year-round programming
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As an extra thank you for your dedication to the AAFF you will receive a $20 discount on any purchase in our online shop