Ann Arbor Film Festival
About this event
The oldest avant-garde and experimental film festival in North America kicks off its 64th year.
What to Expect
- 1.Get to the Michigan Theater a bit before your first screening to account for lines and seating; the festival runs back‑to‑back blocks, so plan ahead which shorts and features you want to catch.
- 2.Keep phones on silent and keep conversations to a whisper during screenings; avant‑garde programs can be intense and you’ll miss more if you’re noisy.
- 3.Expect a mix of short and feature‑length works, with program notes that clue you into runtimes and themes; blocks move quickly, so pace yourself and be ready for shifts in tone.
- 4.Concessions are in the lobby and lines can get long during intermissions, so factor that in or grab snacks between blocks when possible.
- 5.Downtown Ann Arbor parking can be tight—consider transit or nearby garages, and give yourself extra time to navigate the area before showtimes at the 603 East Liberty location.
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