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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EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS
BENEFITS
You'll be paired with a program relevant to you area of interest
You'll have the opportunity for filmmaker participation in classrooms
You'll receive discounted access to content for your students
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VISIBILITY
Your school/department will be acknowledged in the following ways:
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Recognition in the AAFF program book
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Inclusion in the festival pre-show slides
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The opportunity to appear on stage at the start of your partnered screening
PAST AND CURRENT AAFF EDUCATION PARTNERS INCLUDE​:
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MSU College of Arts and Letters at Michigan State University
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U-M Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies
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U-M Copernicus Program in Polish Studies
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U-M Department of European Studies,
Germanic Languages & Literatures Program -
U-M Department of Romance Languages & Literatures
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U-M School of Music, Theatre & Dance, Department of Performing Arts Technology
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University of Toledo Department of Theater and Film
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Washtenaw Community College
Looking for more ways to engage with and support AAFF throughout the year?
We also offer the following opportunities:
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Advertising for educational institutions
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Student Screening Groups (August - October)
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AAFF DVDs (institutional sales)
Interested in a more robust package? Learn about Ann Arbor Film Festival Sponsorships by clicking this link.