Festival
Encounters Film Festival
Where the story of film begins. International competition shorts from new & emerging talent, guest films & networking
Encounters Film Festival is a key destination for new and emerging talent.
Rooted in Bristol, a UNESCO City of Film, each September the festival supports and nurtures new talent in filmmaking by providing a platform for emerging and established filmmakers from around the world. Our purpose is to spotlight short film as a vital and exciting art form, offer validation at a critical crossroad in artists’ careers, equip new talent with the support needed to take their next steps, and create a space where lifelong collaborations can be made.
Connecting industry and audiences, Encounters celebrates the creativity, diversity, and the impact of short form moving image.
Rooted in Bristol, a UNESCO City of Film, each September the festival supports and nurtures new talent in filmmaking by providing a platform for emerging and established filmmakers from around the world. Our purpose is to spotlight short film as a vital and exciting art form, offer validation at a critical crossroad in artists’ careers, equip new talent with the support needed to take their next steps, and create a space where lifelong collaborations can be made.
Connecting industry and audiences, Encounters celebrates the creativity, diversity, and the impact of short form moving image.