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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

OPENING NIGHT FUNDRAISER PARTY AT SAVA'S!

Support the AAFF by joining us for an exclusive celebration as we honor former AAFF Director Vicki Honeyman! Help us kick off the festival with appetizers and cocktails at the opening night fundraiser at Sava’s. This event takes place on Tuesday, March 20, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Afterwards, you are welcome and encouraged to join in the fun at the Opening Night Party in the Michigan Theater Grand Foyer, where a screening of the first Films in Competition will follow! Tickets are $150, which includes admission to the Opening Night Party and reserved seating for the 8:15 p.m. Opening Night Screening. Purchase your tickets by contacting Kyle Stefek (kyle@aafilmfest.org). We are thrilled to announce that Vicki Honeyman will also be presenting the special program Vick’s Picks on Saturday, March 24, at 9:15 p.m. Not able to make it to the fundraiser? Please consider a donation to the festival. Make your gift today!

OPENING NIGHT FUNDRAISER PARTY AT SAVA'S!

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