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.
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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.
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Short and feature-length entries are accepted.
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Short films run no longer than 60 minutes. Feature films run 60 minutes or more.
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Entries not in English should have English subtitles.
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Works in progress may be submitted, but are juried in the same pool as all other submissions.
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Work must be contemporary - completed within the last three years.
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Entry fees are per film entered, and must accompany the entry form for confirmation. Entry fees are non-refundable.
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Make checks and money orders payable to the Ann Arbor Film Festival.
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The Ann Arbor Film Festival does not give waivers or discounts.
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Entries are accepted via secure online screening and 16mm only. We do not accept DVD, VHS or video data files for screening purposes.
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16MM
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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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PERSONAL
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Leslie Raymond
Director del Festival
Leslie Raymond se unió al Festival de Cine de Ann Arbor como su directora ejecutiva en agosto de 2013. En septiembre de 2019, el rol de liderazgo de Raymond se expandió para incluir la programación del festival. Antes de su puesto en AAFF, como artista docente y educadora, fundó el Programa de Nuevos Medios en la Universidad de Texas en San Antonio y se desempeñó como profesora asistente de arte en video digital y arte de nuevos medios en la Universidad de Oakland, donde fue reconocida con un premio Innovaciones en la enseñanza. Raymond es miembro de la junta directiva de Film Festival Alliance y estadounidense de tercera generación de ascendencia china y judía. Tiene un BFA en cine / video de la Rhode Island School of Design, MFA en nuevos géneros de la University of Michigan School of Art & Design, y también estudió cine, video y arte de nuevos medios en el Art Institute of Chicago.

Vicki Joling
Deputy Director - vicki [at] aafilmfest.org
Vicki Joling joined the Ann Arbor Film Festival as the Deputy Director in August 2024. She brings a wealth of experience, having previously directed a2Tech360 at Ann Arbor SPARK, where she managed program development, event logistics, marketing, fundraising, budgeting, and staffing while enhancing event content and execution with fresh ideas each year. Prior to her role at SPARK, she led the Membership team at Destination DC in Washington, DC. Originally from the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area, Vicki also holds both a bachelor’s degree University of Michigan in Psychology and Organizational Development and a master’s degree in Human Resources and Organizational Development from Eastern Michigan University. Her lifelong connection to the area and commitment to nonprofit service fuel her passion for supporting the arts and enhancing the vibrancy of the Ann Arbor community.

Thomas Macías
Gerente de Comunicaciones y Marketing
Thomas administra la presencia en las redes sociales, las relaciones con la prensa, el blog y el boletín mensual del Festival de Cine de Ann Arbor. Después de ser aceptado en el programa de cine del Instituto de Tecnología de Rochester, se graduó con una especialización en Narración Dramática en 2013. Luego se mudó a Michigan y ha vivido aquí desde entonces.
BOARD
Sue Dise [Presidenta]
Damani Partridge [Vicepresidente]
Matthew Graff [Tesorero]
Francyne Stacey [Secretaria]
Daniel Rivkin
Krissa Rumsey
Jay Sandweiss
Paul Schutt
Barbara Twist
ADVISORY BOARD
JUNTA ASESORA
Ken Burns
Chrisstina Hamilton
Lawrence Kasdan
Bryan Konefsky
Amanda Krugliak
Heidi Kumao
Michael Moore
Ralph McKay
Chris McNamara
Deanna Morse
Rashaad Newsome
Scott Northrup
Terri Sarris
PARA INFORMACIÓN SOBRE:
DIRECCIÓN DE ENVIO
Festival de cine de Ann Arbor
Apartado de correos 8232
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48107
