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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Thank you for your donation!
Your generosity directly supports AAFF's initiatives and values. Because of you, we are able to:
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Offer upwards of 40 diverse programs showcasing over 100 films from 90+ countries annually
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Showcase dozens of World, North American, and United States premieres each year
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Continue showing 16mm analog film
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Bring in various Off the Screen and Special Program artists and performers to contribute to our expanded cinema programming
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Bring the AAFF tour to more than 35 cinematheques, universities, museums and artist-run centers in the U.S., Canada and Europe
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Pay participating artists screening fees!
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Offer unique, special screening events for our community throughout the year
. . .and most of all, you help us in sustaining 60+ years of experimental art that makes a direct impact on each individual who attends.