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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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Nicholas Grant

FILMMAKER INTERVIEW - SOFIA CAETANO

At the last Festival, visual artist, filmmaker, and Emerson College instructor Sofia Caetano sat down with us to discuss her new film Bliss. Bliss, an experimental sci-fi short film about a scientist who creates the eponymous perfect world, contains sharp commentary and glorious avant-garde imagery.

Along with discussing her film, Sofia had kind words for the Festival: "I'm really interested to present [Bliss] on the big screen...this is the first time I'm presenting the linear experience of the film and the fact that it's being presented in Ann Arbor is great because it's a Festival that I've always wanted to come to...so its a big big honor...I also really appreciate that the AAFF is catering to a diverse side of audiences and also diversity in film because that is more interesting to me as a maker..."

Check out the full interview below, and check out her official website HERE!

FILMMAKER INTERVIEW - SOFIA CAETANO

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