Kick off Pride Month with AAFF by joining us for a Virtual Happy Hour! It will take place on Zoom on Thursday, June 4 at 7pm EDT. The Happy Hour will feature special guests Harrod Blank, director of the documentary film Why Can’t I Be Me? Around You, and its star Rusty Tidenberg. It will be hosted by former \aut\ Bar owners and longtime AAFF supporters Martin Contreras and Keith Orr and AAFF Director Leslie Raymond. Admission to the happy hour is included when you rent Why Ca

Each year, the Ann Arbor Film Festival presents a selection of films throughout the world by going on tour, sending films to galleries, art house theaters, universities, and other great venues. The 58th touring programs are nearly ready, and we are excited to send them all over yet again! This year we will be experimenting with new ways to present the tour in addition to our traditional tour stops. Not only will you be able to book the tour for a venue, but you will also be a

The Michigan Electronic Music Collective (MEMCO) has teamed up with the Ann Arbor Film Festival to bring you a unique spotlight on Ann Arbor-based artist Tadd Mullinix. Recording as Dabrye, JTC, Charles Manier, SK-1, and X-Altera, his musical repertoire is ever-growing, spanning from ambient and hip hop to techno and jungle productions. Mullinix talks about his career beginnings as well as being influenced by the rich experimental art scene right here in Ann Arbor. Check the

During the 58th AAFF Live Stream that took place March 24-March 30, 2020 our three jurors; Osbert Parker, Lisa Steele and Lynne Sachs, presented a selection of their work and also participated in a live Q&A. In case you missed it, we've decided to make them available online. You can check the presentations below. For full details of each of the films that are presented check out our digital program book here. Osbert Parker: New Adventures in Animation New Adventures in Animat