0117 HOUR DIGITAL SHORT CHALLENGE CROWNS BRISTOL SPROUT AS WINNER
TUESDAY 23 APRIL 2013
The third edition of the 0117 Hour Digital Short Challenge crowned emerging filmmakers Bristol Sprout as the winning team, with their short film dedicated to championing the work of overnight cleaning teams on our country’s railways taking the £1000 prize on Friday 19 April.
ENCOUNTERS LAUNCHES NEW MUSIC VIDEO AWARD WITH SOHO SHORTS
THURSDAY 18 APRIL 2013
Encounters Short Film and Animation Festival, the UK’s leading showcase of its kind and major gateway to the world’s most prestigious short film accolades, announces the launch of a new competitive festival strand for music videos presented in partnership with Soho Shorts.
0117 HOUR DIGITAL SHORT CHALLENGE
TUESDAY 5 MARCH 2013
Bristol Film Office, Encounters Short Film and Animation Festival and M Shed present the third edition of the 0117 Hour Challenge, inviting filmmakers, animators, visual and sound artists to make digital shorts focused on the theme of 'Journeys' and exploring Bristol Temple Quarter in just 117 hours from 13-19 April 2013.
AWARDS COMING TO TOWN
TUESDAY 5 FEBRUARY 2013
This February, Encounters Short Film and Animation Festival is celebrating awards season with a series of Sunday showcases of the live-action and animated short films nominated for the 2013 Oscars® and 2012 European Film Awards.
2013 CALL FOR ENTRIES
THURSDAY 24 JANUARY 2013
Encounters Short Film and Animation Festival, the leading UK showcase of short film and animation, is now accepting entries for its 19th edition.
ENCOUNTERS AWARDS GO TO OUTSTANDING NEW TALENT
WEDNESDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2012
The 18th Encounters Short Film and Animation Festival came to a close on Sunday 23rd September, wrapping up an impressive 6-day programme celebrating talent, creativity and innovation.
BRISTOL MAYORAL CANDIDATES TO PICK THEIR BEST OF THE SOUTH WEST
THURSDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 2012
Just 4 days ahead of its landmark 18th edition, the Encounters Short Film and Animation Festival is delighted to announce the new jury of its Best of South West Award, composed of candidates for Bristol’s upcoming mayoral election.
NORTHERN (FILM) LIGHTS COME TO BRISTOL
WEDNESDAY 5 SEPTEMBER 2012
18th edition of Encounters will focus on the best of Finnish film culture and the UK premiere of pioneering animation work from the Russian state archives.
INDEPENDENT VISIONS: ENCOUNTERS WITH SPECIAL GUESTS AT THIS YEAR’S FESTIVAL
THURSDAY 30 AUGUST 2012
18th Encounters Short Film and Animation Festival will host high profile names from the film and animation industries, including Academy Award winning independent producer Jeremy Thomas, internationally acclaimed documentary filmmaker Kim Longinotto, director/animator Sam Fell, acclaimed cinematographer Lol Crawley and visual artist Paul Bush.
Fertile Ground for Home-Grown Talent
Tuesday 21 August 2012
18th Encounters Short Film and Animation Festival provides an international platform for the very best in South West film and animation creativity.
CINEMA GOES SOLAR THIS SEPTEMBER IN BRISTOL & BEYOND
FRIDAY 10 AUGUST 2012
Encounters Short Film and Animation Festival will be touring a series of six FREE outdoor solar-powered short film screenings in local parks in Bristol and South Gloucester this September.
Encounters Attracts Top International Talent
Wednesday 25 July 2012
18th Encounters Short Film and Animation Festival launches with a strong international flavour. Competition strands Animated and Brief showcase 188 of the best in contemporary short film and animation selected from 36 different countries, from a total of 1,900 submissions.
The Creative Business Of Producing Animation Course
Thursday 20 June 2012
Encounters Short Film and Animation Festival launches an exciting new training initiative with the support of the Creative Skillset Film Skills Fund. Organised in partnership with the University of the West of England and Aardman Animations, this unique five day residential course is aimed at developing business, entrepreneurial and creative skills in animation production.
Bristol Encounters 0117 Film Challenge Teams Cross the Finish Line
Thursday 31 May 2012
On Friday 25 May, creatives from Bristol and beyond showcased their completed short film entries for the Bristol Encounters 0117 Film Challenge, at a closing ceremony attended by over 175 people at M Shed museum.
Encounters Strides Forward For 18th Edition With Support From BFI and Media
Thursday 17 May 2012
Ahead of its 2012 edition, Encounters has confirmed backing from the BFI as well as brand new support from the MEDIA Programme of the European Union.
On Your Marks, Get Inspired - Bristol Encounters 0117 Hour Film Challenge 2012
Thursday 22 March 2012
To celebrate the arrival of the Olympic Torch this May in Bristol, filmmakers are invited to create quality short films in just 117 hours based in and focused on Sports, Games and Play in the city.
2012 Call For Entries
Monday 12 March 2012
Encounters Short and Animation Festival, the leading UK showcase of short film and animation, is now accepting entries. The festival is coming of age in 2012 with its 18th edition.
New People, New Dates, New Encounters
Monday 30 January 2012
The beginning of the year signifies big changes for Encounters Festival, as they welcome the appointment of a new short film programmer and announce their new dates in September.
New Talent Claims Top Awards At Encounters And Festival Announces New Dates For 2012
Wednesday 23 November 2011
The 17th Bristol Encounters International Film Festival came to a close on Sunday 20th November after an action-packed 5-day programme brimming with talent, inventiveness and imagination. Showcasing the latest short films and animation from established and new filmmakers alongside a host of exclusive special events such as Bruce Robinson’s career retrospective with Directors UK, to one of the most innovative animators of his time, John K selecting his Desert Island Flicks, this year’s festival was a huge success.
Spotlight On Irish Animation - At Bristol Encounters International Film Festival
Tuesday 8 November 2011
Bristol Encounters International Film Festival (16 – 20 November) celebrates new Irish animation talent in partnership with the Irish Film Board.
South West Focus
Tuesday 25 October 2011
Bristol Encounters International Film Festival, one of the world's best-known showcases for new and established international short and animated film talent, returns to the Watershed and Arnolfini from 16th to 20th November 2011. As part of the exciting progamme of screenings and events, the festival celebrates the work of leading and emerging film-making talent from Bristol and the South West area in Best of South West and Animated Encounters.
First Class Talent - 2011 Programme announced: Showcasing the best short film and Animation Talent From around the world
Tuesday 27 September 2011
Bristol Encounters International Film Festival returns to Watershed and the Arnolfini this November (16th to 20th) to showcase the best short film and animation talent from around the world. The UK’s only gateway to the Academy Awards®, BAFTAs, Cartoon d’Or and European Film Awards. The festival will showcase 180 new films from emerging and established talent from 31 countries in competition across strands Animated and Brief Encounters.
Bristol Encounters 0117 Hour Film Challenge Completed: A short Ride To Success
Thursday 30 June 2011
A total of 50 teams registered, 37 teams took part, and 30 films were finally handed in by the competition deadline. A variety of filmmakers took part, from professionals to students, film enthusiasts and artists, who each responded to the museum through an assortment of styles and genres, from live action drama, to animation, documentary, performance, experimental and even 3D. We are delighted to announce We are delighted to announce that the winner of the Bristol Encounters 0117 Hour Film Challenge 2011 went to The Village Bicycles team for their film ‘Wheelers Love Story’.
Bristol Encounters 0117 Hour Film Challenge: Short Films To Capture Bristol in 0117 Hours
Thursday 5 May 2011
To celebrate the opening of M Shed, the new museum of Bristol, from 17 – 22 June filmmakers from all over the world are invited to create quality short films based in and focused on Bristol, in just 117 hours.
Encounters Open Submissions With an Enhanced Online Service For Industry
Wednesday 13 April 2011
Encounters Bristol International Film Festival launches call for submissions and teams up with Vast Blue to provide a digitally enhanced festival experience.