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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60TH AAFF DATES - March 22-March 27, 2022
IN-PERSON AND ONLINE - The 60th Ann Arbor Film Festival will be a hybrid festival, with both in-person and online opportunities for attendees.​
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Features in Competition
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Shorts in Competition
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Juror Presentations
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Special Programs
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After Parties
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Panels & Discussions
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Off The Screen! Installations
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access to the online festival
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Features in Competition
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Shorts in Competition
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Juror Presentations
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Online Film Forum
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Filmmaker Interviews
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Content will be available through 11:59pm Wednesday, March 30th, 2022
How do I access the online festival with an in-person pass?
When you pick up your pass at the Michigan Theater, it will have a code printed on the pass itself. That code will give you access to the full online catalog of films.
I'm having trouble with accessing films online.
Please contact support@aafilmfest.org and we will do our best to help you.
​COVID PRECAUTIONS
AAFF is ensuring a safe environment for our attendees. This includes wearing a mask while in the theater, and proof of vaccination. We will continue to adapt to changes in partnership with the theater.
Of note, the theater HVAC systems have been upgraded to guarantee a high level of outside air flow to greatly reduce recirculation within the theater.
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FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
OPENING NIGHT
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Destination Ann Arbor's Insider's Guide to the Ann Arbor Film Festival