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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OPENING NIGHT
TUESDAY, MARCH 22
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$50 general admission
$40 students / seniors / AAFF and MTF members
$12 screening only
Opening Night Party | 6:30 – 8pm
Michigan Theater Grand Foyer | in-person only
Celebrate the first night of the festival with drinks and food generously provided by Ann Arbor area businesses including aMa Bistro, Ann Arbor Distilling Company, Bigalora, Bløm, Jerusalem Garden, Side Biscuit, Teahaus, and more. Open bar.
Included in the price of admission is your ticket to Films in Competition 1.
Films in Competition 1 | 8:15pm
Michigan Theater Main Auditorium | available online at 11:59pm ET
The 60th AAFF kicks off with Pat Oleszko’s new performance Patty's Infernal, and George Manupelli’s FIVE SHORT FILMS (1963). The ensuing screening of experimental, documentary, personal, and animated films features farewells and eternity; a long dream; scented candles; three “brief” improvisations; an all-purpose tool; social gatherings; materiality and digitality; ecstatic sound; and an absurdist dance.
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After Party at Nightcap | 9:30pm–11:30pm
220 South Main Street | in-person only
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All After Parties are FREE unless noted.