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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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Ann Arbor Film Festival

AAFF DVD LAUNCH PARTY WEDNESDAY NOV 8

Join us for our annual Ann Arbor Film Festival DVD launch party at Arbor Brewing Company on Wednesday November 8th, and help us celebrate the newly released Volume 10 DVD, with 55th AAFF highlights, as well as our brand new DVD Ten-Pack, a complete set of the past ten AAFF DVDs. Follow the links above for more information and to purchase the DVDs on our online store, and be sure to join us for a fun event with friends, complimentary food and films, and Arbor Brewing Company drinks for purchase. where - Arbor Brewing Company Tap Room, 114 E Washington St, Ann Arbor when - doors at 7pm, movies at 8pm admission - $5; free for AAFF members*

*Become an AAFF member or renew your membership at the party or online, where you can find out more about the benefits of being an AAFF member.

AAFF DVD LAUNCH PARTY WEDNESDAY NOV 8

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