

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 available to experience again, check them out below. Q&A with Filmmakers Featured in Films in Competition 1 DON’T KNOW WHAT - Thomas Renoldner tx-reverse - Martin Reinhart & Virgil Widrich E-Ticket - Simon Liu The golden legend - Chema García Ibarra & Ion de Sosa Dick Pics! A documentary - Hannah McSwiggen & Russell Sheaffer Trauma Chameleon -

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 films at the 58th Ann Arbor Film Festival. Sean is a doctoral student at the University of Michigan in the Film, Television, & Media department. His research analyzes LGBTQ media cultures. He is currently teaching a class on horror media as well as working on a dissertation project related to nostalgia in different queer media forms. Sean's p

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 to provide a place for experimentation in film as well as alternative perspectives and underrepresented voices. We stand with those who are protesting against police brutality, the injustices against Black people, anti-Black racism, and the persistence of White supremacy. Today, we are reaffirming our commitment to inclusivity and diversity i

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 week we’re focusing on the films from Remnants of a Dream, a special program shown at the 57th AAFF curated by filmmaker, Amir George. The films represent a recollection of global black experiences and are directed toward paths of healing. Amir George Based in Chicago, Amir George founded the Cinema Culture, a grassroots film programming organi

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 partnership with The Michigan Theater. From June 10 to July 7 Video Blues by Emma Tusell will be available to rent. The film is $4.99 or free for AAFF members (you can become a member here). You must watch within 30 days of purchase and finish within 48 hours of starting the film. Provocative and mysterious, homemade images from the ’80s, two voices,