January - 2019

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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.

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.
Short and feature-length entries are accepted.
Short films run no longer than 60 minutes. Feature films run 60 minutes or more.
Entries not in English should have English subtitles.
Works in progress may be submitted, but are juried in the same pool as all other submissions.
Work must be contemporary - completed within the last three years.
Entry fees are per film entered, and must accompany the entry form for confirmation. Entry fees are non-refundable.
Make checks and money orders payable to the Ann Arbor Film Festival.
The Ann Arbor Film Festival does not give waivers or discounts.
Entries are accepted via secure online screening and 16mm only. We do not accept DVD, VHS or video data files for screening purposes.
16MM
- 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.

Our Blog Posts are currently only available in the English version of our website.
If you are interested in a translation of a blog post,
please reach out to info@aafilmfest.org.

Blog Archive

On the move: 56th AAFF Tour

On the move: 56th AAFF Tour

The 56th Ann Arbor Film Festival tour is coming soon to a city near you! The touring program will make six stops in the next month...

Let's Watch: Carrie Hawks

Let's Watch: Carrie Hawks

The newest episode of CTN’s Let’s Watch with the Ann Arbor Film Festival featuring AAFF alum Carrie Hawks is now live! This episode...

A Program is Born

A Program is Born

A Word from our Director The 57th AAFF programs are nearly complete, and we are excited about all of the thought-provoking and...

Filmmaker Q+A: Cherlyn Hsing-Hsin Liu

Filmmaker Q+A: Cherlyn Hsing-Hsin Liu

Cherlyn Hsing-Hsin Liu received a Jury Award at the 56th AAFF for her film How Old Are You? How Old Were You? How did you come to know...

Request a Press Accreditation Pass today!

Request a Press Accreditation Pass today!

If you are a member of the press and would like the opportunity to visit the Ann Arbor Film Festival, the time has come to request your...

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