ANN ARBOR
FILM FESTIVAL
Ann Arbor, Michigan – USA
March 24 to 29, 2009
In the Spotlight this week is the 47th Annual ANN ARBOR FILM FESTIVAL (AAFF), one of the longest-running independent film festivals in North America. This esteemed, Academy-qualifying event showcases the finest in independent and experimental cinema in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Variety recently selected the AAFF from a pool of 6000 festivals as one of their “Ten Festivals We Love”, for its bold vision and rich history of championing filmmakers. Over the years, the AAFF has premiered the films and early works of industry luminaries George Lucas, Kenneth Anger, Sally Cruikshank, Barbara Hammer, Yoko Ono, Agnes Varda, Will Vinton, Andy Warhol, and many more. The Festival distributes over $20,000 USD worth of awards and prizes, many sponsored by accomplished filmmakers such as Ken Burns, Michael Moore, Lawrence Kasdan, and Gus Van Sant. The AAFF also selects more than two dozen films to showcase on its traveling tour, with screenings in more than 20 venues across the U.S. Filmmakers participating on the Tour are paid for each screening of their work.
October 15, 2008 – Regular Deadline
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