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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

Calling all Volunteers!

Join our team of dedicated volunteers for the 58th Ann Arbor Film Festival! Read on to find out why to come onboard.

See first-hand what it takes to put on a film festival. Volunteers have a front row seat to experience what goes on behind-the-scenes.

Earn tickets and passes! Volunteers have the chance to watch some of the best visionary and experimental art films in the country.

There's something for everyone! Choose from distributing posters, taking photos, driving filmmakers, setting up at venues and more. Not sure how you’d like to help? No problem, we’ll help find the best fit for you.

Take home AAFF swag! Who can say no to buttons?

Interested? We'd love to hear from you! Just fill out our volunteer interest form here or contact us at volunteers@aafilmfest.org.

Calling all Volunteers!

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