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
Box Office Manager
Calling all film enthusiasts and administrative maestros! The Ann Arbor Film Festival invites a dynamic individual to join us as Box Office Manager for the 63rd AAFF season. Bring your passion for administration and leadership to North America's oldest experimental film festival. Work closely with our Operations Manager to ensure adequate staffing during fest week, manage ticket/pass sales and credentials, manage setup of the venue box office. The Box Office Manager will work from fall 2024 on all-things pre-production, to mid-April, assisting in festival wrap-up. Collaborate with a fun team dedicated to celebrating experimental film.
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Application deadline: September 30, 2024
Part-time contract position
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Read the full job description here, and apply here to join us in supporting visionary filmmakers and creating remarkable cinematic experiences!