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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.

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Featured Intern: Linh Vu

Ann Arbor Film Festival

Name: Linh Vu (she/her)

Role: Video Production Assistant

Meet our newest intern, Linh Vu! Linh brings immense talent to the team and we are so lucky to have her working at the AAFF. Learn more about Linh below.

How long have you worked with AAFF?

Since October of last year.

What has your favorite project been?

I am working on an interview project with our past award-winning filmmakers. It's been a pleasure to coordinate with different filmmakers, interview them, and edit the videos afterward.

Where are you currently working from?

New York City

What are three words to describe AAFF?

Experimental, Unconventional, Innovative

If you could hang out with any filmmaker who would it be and what would you do?

Jonas Mekas is an inspiration for me to shoot diary films with a lyrical, handheld camera style. I have been reading his book, "I Seem To Live" these days and it's so extremely personal and relatable.