RULES AND TERMS
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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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In the Screen! Virtual Gallery
How to Enjoy The Virtual Gallery:
Moving Around:
Viewing the artworks:
Other important things:
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To move, use the toggle on the bottom right of the gallery screen.
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To look around the space, use the toggle on the bottom left of the gallery scree.
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Approach the piece and double click the object on the podium
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A new tab with the artwork will open up
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To get back to the gallery, simply go back to the original tab on your browser.
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The gallery is best viewed on a desktop or laptop computer.
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Be patient! Some of these great artworks take a little time to load.
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Each artwork is very different from the last, so make sure to check out all six!
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The Gallery is in the shape of a figure 8, be sure to move around the entire space.