Welcome

Welcome to the first stage of the 16th Encounters International Film Festival due to take place in Bristol from 16-21 November 2010. This year sees the return of Animated Encounters and Brief Encounters as our 2 competitive strands.

In 2009 over 150 films were screened in competition over 5 days to over 500 delegates and 6,500 audience members. The films and animations were a selection of the best new talent from 58 countries.

Watch short films from the 2009 festival through our BABELGUM PLAYER

Key Dates:
Jun 30: Submissions deadline
Aug 30: Films notified of selection
Late Sep: Programme announced
Nov 16-21: Encounters International Film Festival

Call for Entries

The submission window for Encounters International Film Festival 2010 is now closed.

We’d like to say a big thank you to all of you who have submitted and we’ll be in touch towards the end of August to let you know if you’ve been successful.

We’d also like to say a big thank you to YouSendIt who have powered our digital submissions this year, with over 55% of you choosing this option this is clearly a step in the right direction towards a greener and more efficient way for us all to operate. you send it

Can you do it 90 seconds? DepicT! call for entries for 2010 competition still open. Depict

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RT @msc45: Been good day short film viewing - hope it keeps raining for weekend , sorry summer revellers but makes for less distracting ...

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It has been a fantastic day at @BristolHarbFest, there will be even more visual delights tomorrow from 1pm @ArnolfiniArts @EncountersSFF

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From the Blog

Encounters Creative Director Mark Cosgrove on Short Film Selection

Creative Director Mark Cosgrove on short film selection for Encounters