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Ann Arbor Film Festival 2027

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Category
ANIMATION & FILM FESTIVALS
Dates

23/03/2027 - 28/03/2027

City
Ann Arbor, United States
Email
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Website
https://www.aafilmfest.org/
Edition
65
Final submission deadline
2026-10-14
Submission/Registration Fee
Yes

Festival Description

Ann Arbor Film Festival accepts experimental animation, documentary, narrative, music video, and other forms of experimental cinema. AAFF will continue accepting submissions for expanded cinema performances and installation-based projects through FilmFreeway for consideration as part of its “Off the Screen” (OTS) program.

2027 Ann Arbor Film Festival Call for Entries

Festival call for entries - Currently not open. Submission details will be reported here when announced by the festival.

(Archive)

Eligibility criteria:

- Artists from around the world are invited to submit films of any length and genre.

- Whether your work is experimental animation, documentary, narrative, music video, or something entirely unique.

Categories:

- Short Films - 59 minutes or less

- Feature Films - 60 minutes or longer

+ submissions for expanded cinema performances and installation-based projects as part of its “Off the Screen” (OTS) program.

Important Information:

- Submissions via FilmFreeway

- Deadline: 31 August 2026 - Regular Deadline, 30 September 2026 - Late Deadline, 14 October 2026 - Extended Deadline  

 
 

Event Dates

  • From 23/03/2027 to 28/03/2027

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