Media Tuesday and Encounters Film Festival Joint Launch SOLD OUT
This year is the 16th Encounters International Film Festival and the third year we have held our joint launch party in the Directors’ Lounge at the Showcase Cinema in Cabot Circus. It’s a chance to preview some of the short films from this year’s festival, enjoy a glass or two of Prosecco and do some networking all at the same time. The event wil take place on Tuesday 26th October from 6pm-8.30pm
This is always a really popular evening and we do expect it to sell out quickly, so to ensure you get a free ticket book now at http://encounterslaunch.eventbrite.com/
This year at Encounters International Film Festival (16-21 November) we see the welcome return of Animated Encounters and Brief Encounters to celebrate the best short and animation film talent from around the world. Don’t miss some fantastic events with special guests, exclusive screenings, hands-on activities for all ages and more.
Brief Encounters Highlights
16-21 November
Once again Watershed will be full of short films and filmmakers, for 6 days of cinematic delights. This years highlights include special guests: actor Andy Serkis, documentary filmmaker Ken Wardrop and director Alicia Duffy; a workshop at Picture This contributing to the longest hand painted film in Britain; a series of events inspiring young creative talent with Fresh Flix, and a fabulous vintage movie bus.
Animated Encounters Highlights
17-21 November
November sees the return of Animated Encounters- Bristol’s festival of all things animated. This years highlights include special guest comedian Tim Minchin and the premiere of Storm; a programme celebrating graffiti in animation; a conference exploring the therapeutic benefits of Animation; UK premiere screening of documentary Waking Sleeping Beauty, and plenty of short animation films to suit all ages and all tastes.
