Encounters Film Festival
Also known as Encounters
23–27 September 2026
Next edition: Not announced
Short film, animation and industry festival
About this festival
Encounters Film Festival takes place in person in Bristol, South West England. Its programme covers short film, animation, documentary, genre and music film, alongside competition strands, features, industry sessions, talks and family screenings.
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What's on
Key strands
Competition; features; industry; talks; family
Genres and themes
shorts; animation; documentary; genre; music film
Filmmaker events and Q&As
Q&As, masterclasses, talks and panels
Family, youth and student
Kids Shorts (5+); family gaming room
Online or in person
in-person
Accessibility
See event/venue information; not fully captured this run
Audience
short film; animation; filmmakers; families; South West
Notes
Talks and events announcement dated 8 September 2026.
Venues
- Watershed — Bristol, South West
Also listed: Watershed; Bristol Megascreen; The Prospect Building; Wake The Tiger