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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PARKING & LODGING
PARKING
The Michigan Theater and State Theatre are located close to several parking garages and also offer street parking.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
DoubleTree North Ann Arbor
(734) 769-9800
3600 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
4 miles (10 minute drive)
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