July 24, 2025 Film Still from Battle of Fishes by Crysanthi Badeka The Ann Arbor Film Festival (AAFF) has always been a home for cinematic trailblazers—a place where artists working outside the margins of mainstream film can find community, recognition, and inspiration. As the festival prepares for its 64th season, that legacy is expanding in powerful new ways. This year, AAFF proudly introduces the Best in Dance Film Award , a juried prize honoring work at the intersection

July 8, 2025 Filmmaker Julia Yezbick We’re excited to share that the Ann Arbor Film Festival is teaming up with 27th Letter Books in Detroit for a special evening dedicated to the work of filmmaker, artist, and anthropologist Julia Yezbick. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, July 29 , and join us for a night of thought-provoking cinema, conversation, and community. What to Expect The evening kicks off at 7:00 PM , when doors open and guests are invited to browse the shelves at

July 1, 2025 Call for Entries: July 1–September 30, 2025 The Ann Arbor Film Festival (AAFF) is now accepting submissions for our 64th season, taking place March 24–29, 2026 with Awards Programs online March 30 through April 13, 2026. As one of the world’s oldest and most respected showcases for experimental cinema, AAFF invites bold, artist-driven films that challenge the boundaries of the moving image. Filmmakers worldwide are invited to submit works of any length or genre—