57th Ann Arbor Film Festival (AAFF)
The six-day festival presents nearly 40 programs, screening upwards of 180 films—of all lengths and genres—from more than 20 countries. The Ann Arbor Film Festival (AAFF) accepts short and feature-length animation, documentary, experimental, and narrative films. Aside from screenings, the AAFF also presents installations, performance-based works, and educational panels and presentations, both at the Michigan Theater and in event spaces around town. For more information on the submission process for these works, please check back on our website on September 1.
Awards
The AAFF offers approximately $20,000 in both cash and in-kind awards each year. For a list of award winners from the 56th AAFF, click here
Eligibility
The Ann Arbor Film Festival is open to film and video submissions that demonstrate a high regard for the moving image as an art form, no matter the genre. Work previously submitted may not be re-entered. Short and feature-length entries are accepted. Short films run no longer than 59 minutes. Feature films run 60 minutes or more. Foreign entries should have English subtitles.
Format
Entries must be submitted in the following formats: Internet link (URL) and 16mm. We do not accept DVD, Blu-Ray, VHS, or video data files for screening purposes.
Digital films can be submitted one of two ways:
• Through our entry form
• Through Withoutabox
To submit a 16mm print of your film for pre-screening, please contact submissions@aafilmfest.org to make shipping arrangements.
One AAFF entry form or Withoutabox entry is required per film. Please submit a brief statement of two to three sentences (up to 70 words) about your film for use in the festival program.
Please do not submit a press packet with your film. Due to the volume of entries, we cannot ensure that your press packet will survive submission season.
Deadlines and Entry Fees
• Early entry window: July 1–31 ($30 short / $40 feature)
• Standard entry window: August 1–31 ($45 short / $55 feature)
• Late entry window: September 1–30 ($60 short / $70 feature)
Selection Notification
All filmmakers will be notified on February 1, 2019 regarding the status of their submission.
Deadline: 1 October 2018