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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.

MAKE A GIFT

Ann Arbor Film Festival

Host A Filmmaker!

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Have a spare room, or a comfy couch? Open your home to filmmakers coming to Ann Arbor during festival week! Each year filmmakers travel from all over the world to attend our festival and the hospitality of our hosts is integral to creating an awesome film festival experience.

As a thank you, hosts receive an AAFF pass as well as an invitation to special events. Hosts have found it tremendously rewarding to get to know a filmmaker while supporting us at the same time.

Living in close vicinity to downtown, walking distance to the Michigan Theater, or near a bus route is a plus but not a requirement to be a host.

Interested? We'd love to hear from you! Just fill our this questionnaire and we'll match you up with your very own filmmaker!

Questions? Contact AAFF Guest Services Coordinator Chelsea O’Hayer at guests@aafilmfest.org

Host A Filmmaker!

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