Encounters International Film Festival

Combining the very best live action shorts with the cream of animation, the Encounters International Short Film Festival is a major celebration of the present and future of short film-making, and features industry forums, five days of the best international and British shorts around plus masterclasses, workshops, networking events and a prestigious awards ceremony. The festival does NOT have a premiere policy, it is open to short films of all production techniques, including animation, documentary, drama and experimental film and of all genres. The maximum duration of films is 30 minutes.