Ann Arbor Film Festival

About

Founded in 1963, the Ann Arbor Film Festival is the oldest experimental film festival in North America and one of the premier platforms for independent and avant-garde cinema. Held annually in March, the festival attracts over 3,000 film submissions from more than 70 countries and awards over $20,000 in cash prizes. The festival showcases experimental, documentary, animated, and narrative films, celebrating bold, innovative filmmaking and providing a launchpad for emerging directors.