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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.

MAKE A GIFT

Ann Arbor Film Festival

Sue Dise, 61st Ann Arbor Film Festival Super Screener!

Every year, the Ann Arbor Film Festival relies on a large group of volunteer screen. The Super Screener Award recognizes one of a handful of individuals who viewed and evaluated over 200 films in a single year.

This year’s award goes to Sue Dise, who screened 209 films. Special thanks to you, Sue, for your dedication and expertise!

“When I started attending the Ann Arbor Film Festival in the 70s, I had 20/20 eyesight. Today, after screening 1000s of submissions over the past 10 years, my visual acuity is such that I can now see into men's souls. It's a fun party trick.

“The festival is Ann Arbor's cultural volcano; an annual eruption of cinematic magma that sends panicked villagers scurrying to the Michigan Theatre, enveloped in the white-hot ash of the creative vanguard. Film is a metaphor. Or a simile. I get the two confused.”

Thank you, Sue!

Sue Dise, 61st Ann Arbor Film Festival Super Screener!

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