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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We’re bringing the Ann Arbor Film Festival back to the big screen! To get our community together, we’re hosting a Drive-In featuring 10+ of the best experimental and avant-garde films from the 58th AAFF. Check out program details and instructions below.
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Wednesday, September 30 - SOLD OUT
Thursday, October 1 - SOLD OUT
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WHERE: Weber's Ann Arbor parking lot,
3050 Jackson Rd. Ann Arbor, MI
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Tune your car radio to 90.1 FM for audio!
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The parking lot opens at 7:00pm and the show will begin at 8:30pm. Please plan to arrive no later than 8:10pm to give us time to coordinate parking. You will not be able to arrive late or leave in the middle of the program.
Be sure to print out the car sign that came with the Drive-In instructions you received when purchasing the ticket. Write the last name of the ticket purchaser and place it in the front window of your car to expedite check-in.
If for any reason you need to leave your car, please wear your mask for your safety and the safety of others.
If you get hungry, Weber’s will deliver to your car! Call 734-665-3636. You may also walk up to the concessions area to purchase refreshments.
Restrooms will be available in the hotel lobby. Masks must be worn and temperatures will be checked.
In the event of poor weather, the event will be canceled and all ticket purchases will be refunded. AAFF will send a notification by 6:30 pm on the day if the event is canceled.
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PROGRAM
Digits of Pi
Tom Bessoir
Diamonds
Tobias Kubli and Tillo Spreng
The Last Bottle
Max Majoros
Queering di Teknolojik
Timothy Smith
E-Ticket
Simon Liu
Throat Singing in Kangirsuk
Eva Kaukai and Manon Chamberland
The Ride
Huh Hyunjung
Garnet Graves
Flavourcel
Louie's Antiques
Melissa McClung
I Dream of Vietnam
Jiayu Yang
Winter's First Moons
Kathleen Rugh