Encounters Short Film and Animation Festival is calling for entries!
One of the most innovative film festival in the UK is now calling for entries. One of the great benefits of sending your film to Bristol is that it doesn’t have to have it’s premiere at Encounters. Short films and animations are eligible from all over the world, completed from 1 January 2012, under 30...
The 0117 Hour Challenge is now open!
Bristol Film Office, Encounters Short Film and Animation Festival and M Shed present the 0117 Hour Digital Short 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. This high-energy event is part of a series of Bristol Temple Quarter commissions coordinated by...
How To Be a Festival Darling
Tips from Encounters Short Film and Animation Festival Festivals offer an all-important route to recognition and a wealth of opportunities for short film makers, not forgetting the chance to get your precious masterpiece screened in an actual cinema. The people behind the scenes at festivals are passionate about film and love what they do, despite...
From a promise to the promised land
Sometimes it is confusing to enter a film festival, a market or a talent hub. Beforehand you are pretty sure that you have the best film, the best distribution strategy or the best script in your pocket. Then you find yourself there only to meet hundreds of people who thought the same thing. At that...
Encounters 2013: Call for Entries
Encounters Short Film and Animation Festival, the leading UK showcase of short film and animation, is now accepting entries for its 19 edition. 2013 will see the festival settling into its new September slot (from 17 – 22) at Bristol’s harbourside and across the city. Expectations for this year’s event are high, with the organisers...
Encounters Call for Entries – 1 week to go!
Encounters Short Film and Animation Festival is moving in 2012! They now take place earlier, from 18-23 September. They don’t want anyone to get caught out by missing the submission deadline this year, which is on Wednesday 6th June. As a dedicated short film festival, Encounters is one of the best-known showcases and networking events...
World of Shorts – Cannes 2012: Celebrating Short Film with a Big Bang
Based in the vibrant city of Bristol, UK, Encounters Short Film and Animation Festival is back in 2012 and coming of age for its 18th edition. Growing up but not growing old, six fast, furious and fun days of screenings, gala events, workshops and industry debates will celebrate the best in international short film and...