WELCOME

The 14th edition of the Encounters Short Film Festival takes place in the wonderful city of Bristol, UK from 18 - 23 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

ENCOUNTERS EVENTS

Watch Phill, Bagpuss and Friends online 

Encounters Festival was delighted to welcome back Phill Jupitus to host a very special event celebrating excellence in animation. Recounting the achievements of Oliver Postgate's extraordinary story telling and Peter firmin's incredible puppets and artwork. Phill was joined on stage by award winning stop-motion animator Barry Purves and Smallfilms archivist and Publisher Loaf where they revealed the magic of Smallfilms' extraordinary canon of classic stop-motion animations. 

Click below to watch the full event

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Phill Jupitus Interview

Watch eSheds Q&A with Phill

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

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DepicT! Filmmakers in the News

We are delighted that DepicT! filmmakers Joseph Pierce and Matthew Walker have been named as two of Screen International's UK Stars of Tomorrow.

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