WELCOME

The 14th edition of the Encounters Short Film Festival takes place in the wonderful city of Bristol, UK from 18th - 23rd November and once again we will be screening the very very best short films from around the universe!

'The big thinking short film festival' the Guardian

Encounters offers an important platform for both new and established filmmakers to showcase their work and is the place to be inspired, to talk technology, share ideas and make new connections.  6 days of screenings, special events, workshops and masterclasses and those all important networking opportunities: the parties!

Watch this space over the coming months to find out what's happening and who's coming

 Encounters Short Film Festival highlights
Click above to watch Mark Kermode and Richard Eyre in conversation at Encounters 07

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

BAGPUSSS AND FRIENDS

Do you remember Bagpuss, the Clangers or Noggin the Nog? Following the success of last summer's event Encounters are hosting an afternoon with Phill Jupitus and Barry Purves on Sunday 27th July in Watershed. The show will include montages, onstage chats and a complete episode of either Bagpuss, Clangers or Noggin the Nog voted on by the audience. (More info to be revealed closer to the event). Produced by Chris Daniels.


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Encounters is now on Facebook, so why not become a member!

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Times of change

After 5 years Managing Director Sue Lion is moving on to pastures new.

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The Story So Far...

What's the team been up to?

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