RULES AND TERMS
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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.
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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.
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Short and feature-length entries are accepted.
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Short films run no longer than 60 minutes. Feature films run 60 minutes or more.
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Entries not in English should have English subtitles.
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Works in progress may be submitted, but are juried in the same pool as all other submissions.
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Work must be contemporary - completed within the last three years.
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Entry fees are per film entered, and must accompany the entry form for confirmation. Entry fees are non-refundable.
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Make checks and money orders payable to the Ann Arbor Film Festival.
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The Ann Arbor Film Festival does not give waivers or discounts.
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Entries are accepted via secure online screening and 16mm only. We do not accept DVD, VHS or video data files for screening purposes.
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16MM
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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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TICKET & PASS INFO
57 AAFF TICKETS/PASSES
ON SALE MARCH 1
SINGLE TICKETS
unless otherwise noted
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$12 General Admission
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$8 Students / Seniors (65+) / AAFF Members
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$6 Almost All Ages Program
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SCREENINGS
OPENING NIGHT
RECEPTION & SCREENING
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$50 General Admission
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$40 Students / Seniors (65+)
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$40 AAFF Members / Michigan Theater Members
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$12 Screening Only (Films in Competition I)
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$150 Fundraiser, Reception, and Screening
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PASSES​
FESTIVAL PASSES
includes Opening Night Reception and all films
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$100 General Admission
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$85 Students / Seniors (65+) / AAFF Members
WEEKEND FESTIVAL PASSES
includes Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
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$60 General Admission
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$50 Students / Seniors (65+) / AAFF Members
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**Each program is different. Films are not rated. All programs, except for FIC 10: Almost All Ages, are intended for mature audiences, unless otherwise noted. Some films have imagery of a stroboscopic nature.
For student group ticket discounts, please contact marin@aafilmfest.org