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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BECOME A MEMBER
Join us in building a strong and sustainable future for the AAFF, the world's oldest experimental film festival.
All members receive discounts, tickets to the festival, invitations to special members-only AAFF events (with the option to bring a plus one), and public recognition as a supporter of the AAFF. Members at higher levels will receive festival passes, access to online programming, and special events.
Student: $40
Other theater memberships can be anywhere from $5-20/month vs. AAFF at $3.33/month ($40 annually); plus, you get the following:
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2 film festival tickets
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15% discount on additional festival tickets, passes and merchandise
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Receive early notice and ability to purchase advance tickets
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Free admission and discounts to special events throughout the year
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Name recognition in program book (optional)
8mm: $95
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4 film festival tickets
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15% discount on festival tickets & passes and merchandise
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Receive early notice and ability to purchase advance tickets
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Free admission and discounts to special events throughout the year
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Name recognition in program book (optional)
16mm: $275 Individual $475 Couple
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Festival Pass(es) instead of tickets
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15% discount on additional festival tickets & passes and merchandise
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Receive early notice and ability to purchase advance tickets
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Free admission and discounts to special events throughout the year
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Name recognition in program book (optional)
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Invitation to the Festival Sneak Preview
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Access to online programming
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Complimentary t-shirt (available for pickup at festival)
35mm: $375 Individual $550 Couple
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Festival Pass(es) instead of tickets
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15% discount on additional festival tickets & passes and merchandise
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Receive early notice and ability to purchase advance tickets
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Free admission and discounts to special events throughout the year
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Name recognition in program book (optional)
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Invitation to the Festival Sneak Preview
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Access to online programming
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Access to Green Room during festival week
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Complimentary t-shirt (available for pickup at festival)
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Special invitation to private filmmaker party during the Festival
Memberships are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
