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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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59th AAFF Sneak Preview on March 3

You’re invited to the online Sneak Preview, premiering on Wednesday, March 3 at 7:30pm. The Sneak Preview will feature excerpts from over a dozen films that will show during festival week (March 23-28). The Sneak Preview is free and open to the public for the first time ever! Stick around for a live discussion with filmmaker and juror from last year’s 58th AAFF, Lynne Sachs and Festival Director, Leslie Raymond. Leslie and Lynne will be in conversation about what to expect at the 59th festival. After the screening, join us in the AAFF Gather.Town lobby to hang out with other attendees. The event will take place on Zoom at 7:30pm EST on Wednesday, March 3. Attendees must register at least an hour before the event.

RULES AND TERMS

59th AAFF Sneak Preview on March 3

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