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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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The 54th AAFF Call for Entries Will Open July 1st!

Come one, come all! The 54th Ann Arbor Film Festival will officially welcome entries beginning next Wednesday, July 1st!

The 54th AAFF will take place March 15–20, 2016 at The Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor, MI.

Deadlines and Entry Fees:

Early Deadline: Aug 1, 2015 - $30 Shorts / $40 Features

Official Deadline: Sept 18, 2015 - $45 Shorts / $55 Features

Late Deadline: Oct 10, 2015 - $60 Shorts / $70 Features

The AAFF provides at least $21,000 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 54th AAFF Call for Entries Will Open July 1st!

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