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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WORK WITH THE
ANN ARBOR FILM FESTIVAL
OPEN POSITIONS
Volunteer Coordinator
The Ann Arbor Film Festival is looking for a locally-based Volunteer Coordinator to manage the volunteer program for the 62nd Ann Arbor Film Festival (March 26-31, 2024 and online March 26 - April 7). Candidates must have experience working with a diverse group of volunteers.
This paid position will run from January 8th - April 14th, 2024.
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If you are a strong communicator, film lover, and highly organized people person who is familiar with Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti and understands the unique needs of a tiny non-profit arts organization, we want to hear from you! If this reminds you of someone you know, please share!
Read the job description here.
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Begin the application process by filling out this form.