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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.

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.
Short and feature-length entries are accepted.
Short films run no longer than 60 minutes. Feature films run 60 minutes or more.
Entries not in English should have English subtitles.
Works in progress may be submitted, but are juried in the same pool as all other submissions.
Work must be contemporary - completed within the last three years.
Entry fees are per film entered, and must accompany the entry form for confirmation. Entry fees are non-refundable.
Make checks and money orders payable to the Ann Arbor Film Festival.
The Ann Arbor Film Festival does not give waivers or discounts.
Entries are accepted via secure online screening and 16mm only. We do not accept DVD, VHS or video data files for screening purposes.
16MM
- 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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53RD AAFF CALL FOR ENTRIES NOW CLOSED

Submissions for the 54th AAFF will open July 1, 2015!

The 53rd AAFF will provide at least $20,000 in cash and film stock/services to more than 20 filmmakers, serves as a qualifying festival for Academy Award® nomination in the short film category and provides touring opportunities for select filmmakers.

The 53rd AAFF will take place March 24 – 29, 2015 in Ann Arbor, MI.

Selected Films

All submitting filmmakers will be notififed regarding acceptance by approximately February 13, 2015 with the email address provided at the time of submission.

Please add mail@aafilmfest.org to your contact list to ensure receipt of notification.

Please contact Ellie White at submissions@aafilmfest.org if your email changes prior to notification.

53RD AAFF CALL FOR ENTRIES NOW CLOSED

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