RULES AND TERMS
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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PARKING & LODGING
PARKING
The Michigan Theater and State Theatre are located close to several parking garages and also offer street parking. Due to ongoing construction in the vicinity of the Michigan Theater and State Theatre, please allow extra time for parking and arrival at the venues.
Nearby Parking Garages:
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Liberty Land Parking Structure
(319 South Fifth Street) -
Liberty Square Structure
(510 East Washington Street) -
Maynard Parking Structure
(324 Maynard Street) -
S. Ashley Street Lot
(309 S Ashley St) -
Fourth & Washington Structure
(123 E Washington St) -
Ann Ashley Structure
(220 N Ashley St) -
Fourth & William Parking Garage
(115 E William St)
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TRANSPORTATION
The Michigan Flyer is a great alternative for getting from the Detroit airport to downtown Ann Arbor.
For pricing and to buy tickets, please visit their website.
TheRide operates transit centers in downtown Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti and offers public transportation in that area.
For pricing and to buy tickets, please visit their website.
MayMobility and A2GO are a new, driverlesss car service for downtown Ann Arbor. It is currently free for users.
Visit their website for more information.
D2A2 can get you from Detroit to Ann Arbor on a direct, one hour trip. Visit their website for more information.
DISCOUNTED LODGING
All discounted rates are subject to room availability.
Sonesta Suites
(734) 996-5666
800 Victors Way Ann Arbor, MI 48108
3.1 miles (12 minutes)
Rates per night for festival goers:
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$99 per night
Use 61 AAFF discount code 03212023AN with this booking link.
OTHER LODGING OPTIONS
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