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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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WELCOME TO THE NEW WEBSITE

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood, Festival fans! After a year of hard work, we are proud to launch our new and improved Ann Arbor Film Festival website. The new site wouldn't have been possible without the folks at Bauer Dunham & Barr; many thanks to them for designing an organized and contemporary site that accurately reflects the AAFF in its evolution over time.

You can expect the usual exciting blog content and updates as we move towards the 55th Festival. We encourage you to take a look around, see the site, and get cozy as we say goodbye to our old internet home in favor of this beautiful new one!

WELCOME TO THE NEW WEBSITE

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