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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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Blog Archive

Calling All Film Lovers (and Future Creatives): Intern with the 64th Ann Arbor Film Festival!

Calling All Film Lovers (and Future Creatives): Intern with the 64th Ann Arbor Film Festival!

Calling All Film Lovers (and Future Creatives): Intern with the 64th Ann Arbor Film Festival!

June 4, 2025 Just a few of the interns from the 63rd AAFF (2025) on the final night of the festival Are you ready to gain real-world experience in the arts, film, or event production industries? The Ann Arbor Film Festival (AAFF) is looking for passionate, creative, and reliable interns to join the team preparing for its 64th Ann Arbor Film Festival, happening March 24–29, 2026. And no—you don’t have to be an experimental film buff to apply. We're seeking students and emergin

AAFF at A2 Summer Festival

AAFF at A2 Summer Festival

AAFF at A2 Summer Festival

Ann Arbor Film Festival Shorts Light Up the Ann Arbor Summer Festival Screen Each June, the Ann Arbor Summer Festival (A2SF) transforms...

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