RULES AND TERMS
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.
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.
Begin the application process by filling out this form.