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.
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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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SUPPORT
EXPERIMENTAL
FILM
Your donation helps make a real impact, one action at a time. Together, we can continue showcasing unique artist voices.
Frequency
One time
Weekly
Monthly
Yearly
Amount
$25
equates to a screening fee for a short film
$50
equates to a screening fee for a feature-length film
$100
supports travel for one of our wonderful contractors
$200
allows us to rent films for 1-2 of our one-of-a-kind special programs
$500
supports purchase of new festival tees and merch
$1,000
nearly covers all production costs for our annual program books
$100,000
Other
0/100
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DONATE
Did you know that over half of AAFF's budget is funded by supporters like you through donations, membership and sponsorships? There are many ways to support the festival, and every contribution—large or small—helps us continue showcasing impactful moving image art.
Other Ways to Show Your Support
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Become a part of our Manupelli Giving Circle. You can join the Circle by pledging support of $500 per year for 5 years. Make your first gift today!
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If you have a business or other entity, find out more about our sponsorship opportunities for in-kind food and beverage donations.
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Become a member of AAFF, which includes year-round benefits and access to the Festival, plus a percentage of your membership is a tax-deductible donation. Please see our membership page, which has options for everyone from students to long-term experimental film lovers.
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Include AAFF in planning your Qualified Charitable Distributions. Supply your IRA provider with our EIN: 38-2379836
Contact kailey@aafilmfest.org for additional assistance with donations, memberships, and sponsorships
Contact leslie@aafilmfest.org for major gifts, stock donations, qualified charitable distributions, estate planning, and the Manupelli Giving Circle
View our nonprofit profile on Guidestar
or send your check to:
Ann Arbor Film Festival
PO Box 8232
Ann Arbor, MI 48107
BEQUEST INTENTIONS
If you would like to add AAFF to your estate plan, simply add this language to your will:
I give, devise, and bequeath to the Ann Arbor Film Festival
(a) the sum of $ ___________ or (b) ______ percent of my estate
to be used for the benefit of the festival as determined by
the executive director and the Board of Directors.
To let us know your intentions, or for questions and more information, please email leslie@aafilmfest.org. Thank you!
The Ann Arbor Film Festival is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization powered by a generous community of supporters. As the longest running independent and experimental film festival in North America, the AAFF serves as a critical forum for connecting filmmakers with audiences through the art form of film.