February - 2021

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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.

Our Blog Posts are currently only available in the English version of our website.
If you are interested in a translation of a blog post,
please reach out to info@aafilmfest.org.

Blog Archive

Featured Intern: Linh Vu

Featured Intern: Linh Vu

Name: Linh Vu (she/her) Role: Video Production Assistant Meet our newest intern, Linh Vu! Linh brings immense talent to the team and we...

The First-Ever AAFF Film Challenge!

The First-Ever AAFF Film Challenge!

It’s the first-ever Ann Arbor Film Festival Film Challenge! One of the volunteer groups for AAFF has been hard at work putting together...

59th AAFF Sneak Preview on March 3

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...

AAFF Receives NEA Grant

AAFF Receives NEA Grant

The Ann Arbor Film Festival (AAFF) has been approved for a $20,000 Grants for Arts Projects award to support the 59th Ann Arbor Film...

The 59th AAFF Special Programs

The 59th AAFF Special Programs

The Ann Arbor Film Festival is pleased to announce the special programs to be presented online during the 59th festival week. Five...

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