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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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Interviews with AAFF Makers on the AADL Website

The Ann Arbor District Library, a cherished Community Partner of the AAFF, has recently added two new AAFF filmmaker interviews to its online archive. Recently edited discussions with Ben Popp and Gina Kamentsky from the 50th AAFF can be found here on the AADL website.

Also check out the video interview with David Sherman along with podcasts by Donald Harrison interviewing other former AAFF directors Vicki Honeyman, Chrisstina Hamilton, and George Manupelli.

While you’re at it, be sure to explore the AADL online archive of Ann Arbor Film Festival history. You can browse past programs and photographs or search the site for programs, flyers and posters, as well as read historical newspaper articles from the Ann Arbor News and Ann Arbor Sun. You can also find several films that have screened at the AAFF.

Stay tuned for more AAFF filmmaker interviews!

Interviews with AAFF Makers on the AADL Website

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