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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AFTER-PARTIES
Wrap up each evening with festival guests, filmmakers, staff, and members every night after the screenings conclude. Enjoy drink specials, DJs, live performances, and conversation with your fellow festival goers. Whether you are new to the festival or have been attending for decades, you will find the after-parties to be a relaxed and joyful environment where everyone is welcome.
All after-parties are free to enter unless otherwise noted.
TUES 3/26
9:30–11:30 pm
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Knight’s
600 East Liberty Street
Featuring the Jon Hammonds Trio
WED 3/27
10:30pm–1am
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Tíos
401 East Liberty Street
THURS 3/28
10:30pm–1am
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Pride Bar at LIVE Nightclub
102 South First Street
Music by DJ Medusa
FRI 3/29
10:30pm–12:30am
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Sava’s
216 South State Street
Featuring Ownsey
SAT 3/30
11pm–1am
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Rabbit Hole at Root
210 South First Street
Music by Dylan Gomez
SUN 3/31
9:30–11 pm
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Black Pearl
302 South Main Street