June - 2020

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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

Online Now: Filmmaker Q&As from the 58th AAFF

Online Now: Filmmaker Q&As from the 58th AAFF

Online Now: Filmmaker Q&As from the 58th AAFF

Filmmakers discussed their films and answered your questions during the 58th AAFF Live Stream. We decided to make these conversations...

Q&A with Out Night Programmer: Sean Donovan

Q&A with Out Night Programmer: Sean Donovan

Q&A with Out Night Programmer: Sean Donovan

We chatted with Sean Donovan (virtually, of course) about his process programming Out Night, the 19th celebration of LGBTQ experimental...

Our Pledge: Standing in Solidarity with Black Filmmakers

Our Pledge: Standing in Solidarity with Black Filmmakers

Our Pledge: Standing in Solidarity with Black Filmmakers

The Ann Arbor Film Festival believes in the power of film, stories, and representation. Our aim has always been and will continue to be...

Revisiting Remnants of a Dream

Revisiting Remnants of a Dream

Revisiting Remnants of a Dream

In order to amplify Black voices, we’re revisiting films created by Black filmmakers presented at past Ann Arbor Film Festivals. This...

AAFF PRESENTS: Video Blues

AAFF PRESENTS: Video Blues

AAFF PRESENTS: Video Blues

Get your tickets here June 10-July 7 We’re excited to announce the next film in our monthly screening series, AAFF PRESENTS, in...

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