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 day with festival guests, filmmakers, staff, and AAFF members. This year, official after-parties will be on Opening Night, Out Night, and Saturday Night, featuring special drinks, DJs, and live performances. For other nights, nearby venues will be suggested for patrons to gather after screenings. Whether you’re new to the festival or a longtime attendee, the after-parties are a relaxed, joyful space where everyone is welcome.
All after-parties are free to enter unless otherwise noted.
Official AAFF after parties & receptions:
TUES 3/24
9:30–11:30pm
Knight’s, 600 East Liberty Street
Featuring the Jonathan Hammonds Trio
THU 3/26
10:30pm–1am
Uplift, 210 South First Street, Unit 100N
SAT 3/28
11pm–1am
Rabbit Hole, 210 South First Street
Suggested hangs:
WED 3/25
10:30pm-1am & 9–11pm
1) Alley Bar, 112 West Liberty Street
2) Old Town Tavern, 122 West Liberty Street
FRI 3/27
10:30pm-1am
DownBar, 226 South Main Street
SUN 3/29
8-10pm & 9-11pm
1) Raven’s Club, 207 South Main Street
2) Conor O'Neill's Irish Pub, 318 South Main Street