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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.

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Office Evolution houses largest private collection of AAFF posters

Office Evolution houses largest private collection of AAFF posters

Office Evolution houses largest private collection of AAFF posters

By Isabelle Zeaske April 18, 2025 Some of many AAFF posters on display at Office Evolution in Ann Arbor. All photos by Isabelle Zeaske....

Make-Up Screening: Devo Documentary at Ann Arbor Film Festival – April 26

Make-Up Screening: Devo Documentary at Ann Arbor Film Festival – April 26

Make-Up Screening: Devo Documentary at Ann Arbor Film Festival – April 26

April 13, 2025 Film Still from Devo . Photo credit: Janet Macoska We’re excited to announce a special make-up screening of the electrifying new Devo documentary, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Chris Smith (Wham!, Fyre, Jim & Andy), on Saturday, April 26, 2025 , at 4:00 PM in the Michigan Theater Main Auditorium . This screening is being held to make up for the technical issues that affected the original showing during this year’s Ann Arbor Film Festival. We sincerely apolo

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