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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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Cameron Sackett

For the Cinephiles on Your Holiday List: Give an Experience to Remember

Give the gift of membership this holiday season! The Ann Arbor Film Festival offers different levels of membership that come with unique perks at each tier. Some great perks include free film festival tickets and passes, discounts on festival tickets and merchandise, and access to special parties and events hosted by AAFF!

As a member of the Ann Arbor Film Festival, you or the film-art lover in your life will be providing direct support for bold, visionary filmmakers and helping the festival achieve its mission of advancing the art form of film and new media. Members help to provide $20,000 in awards for filmmakers, maintain the traveling film festival tour, and help the AAFF to serve as a premier forum for film as an art form.

To give the gift of membership this holiday season, click here. More information is below about the different levels of membership.

For the Cinephiles on Your Holiday List: Give an Experience to Remember

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