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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.
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please reach out to info@aafilmfest.org.

Blog Archive

AAFF Regular Submission Period Now Open

AAFF Regular Submission Period Now Open

The regular submission period for the Ann Arbor Film Festival has started. After reaching the maximum of 800 films during the early...

Reflections on the IND/EX Conference

Reflections on the IND/EX Conference

7-22-24 Ann Arbor Film Festival staff attended the Independent Film Exhibition Conference (IND/EX) June 24-28, 2024. IND/EX is the...

Bringing Home the Gold: AAFF Wins IND/EX's 2024 Trailer Wars Competition

Bringing Home the Gold: AAFF Wins IND/EX's 2024 Trailer Wars Competition

(From left to right): Raul Benitez, Kailey Radwan, Steve Wood, Leslie Raymond, Abigail Knox, Fernando Saldivia Yanez Eight competitors,...

Announcing the 63rd Ann Arbor Film Festival: Important Updates and Submission Details

Announcing the 63rd Ann Arbor Film Festival: Important Updates and Submission Details

6-25-24 The 63rd Ann Arbor Film Festival's Call For Entries opens on July 1 and runs through September 30. Each year, the festival...

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