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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Internships
Beginning May 2024, we will begin interviewing for internship positions on a rolling basis. We are happy to engage new interns as early as June, continuing through the April 2025.
Positions for the 63rd AAFF season include:​
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Event Production
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Graphic Design
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Marketing
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Operations
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Press Relations (PR)
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Outreach Assistant
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Video Production
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Click here for internship descriptions and more detailed information.
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Qualities of successful applicants:
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reliable
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flexible
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high attention to detail
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strong communicator
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team player
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organized
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eager to learn
Compensation is available as college credit.
AAFF internships require a commitment of 12-15 hours per week. Internships may happen remotely, but it is mandatory for AAFF interns to attend and help out in person during festival week.
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