Celebrate, Showcase, Inspire
Encounters Short Film and Animation Festival is the UK’s longest running competitive platform of its kind and the country's leading gateway to prestigious awards (BAFTAs, Oscars®, European Film Awards, Cartoon d'Or). The festival champions new talent and is one of the world's best-known showcases and breeding grounds for emerging creatives. Offering audiences the best short films and animations on the big screen, Encounters also hosts a variety of eclectic activities for all ages including live music and performance, workshops, talks, exhibitions, outdoor events, pop-up cinemas and much more. Join Bristol's big celebration of short film from 17 - 22 September 2013.


Encounters is recruiting a new Festival Director
Encounters Festivals Ltd is looking for an exceptional individual with experience of delivering high profile arts events or festivals to shape and lead the future development, programming and delivery of the annual Encounters Short Film and Animation Festival. Applicants must have experience of fundraising from public and private sources, monitoring and evaluation and building strategic relationships.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, dynamic individual to lead the development and growth of this well established festival.
The deadline for applications is Monday 1 July.
Encounters Student Campus
Every year our screenings, workshops, masterclasses, talks and networking sessions give top-notch opportunities for students to develop core skills, discover emerging trends and rub shoulders with future employers and commissioners. The 2013 Student Campus programme focus will be on outlining career roadmaps for upcoming filmmakers and animators, including masterclasses on producing, VFX, editing and cinematography in partnership with organisations such as the NFTS and BAFTA.
There is limited availability to book our Student Campus Packages, which include a discounted Student Festival Pass and affordable accommodation.


Become a Volunteer
Encounters aims to provide the best possible experience for each volunteer who generously gives their time to help make our events a success. We offer a variety of positions and roles that provide valuable experience to those trying to break into the film, arts and events industries.
If you're an enthusiastic individual, ready and willing to get stuck into the excitement and buzz of the festival in areas such as guest liaising, marketing, ticketing, ushering, party and event support, we want to hear from you!
Future Encounters
Future Encounters is a showcase of 10 filmmakers whose work demonstrates a distinctive cinematic and/or artistic vision. We believe they are all talent to look out for in the years ahead. All had work screening in competition at the 18th Encounters.

