Encounters Short Film Festival

Combining the very best live action shorts with the cream of animation, Encounters returns to Watershed and Arnolfini with a major celebration of short filmmaking; featuring six days of the best new international and British shorts and a whole host of other events.

Visit www.encounters-festival.org.uk for listings on all Encounters events.

EMERGING TALENT 1
Tue 18 Nov 6pm
Showcasing the latest animation from around the world, these two programmes will provide the shortlist for the 4mations International Newcomer Award.  Supported by 4mations.tv
1hr 29m

INTERNATIONAL PANORAMA 1
Tue 18 Nov 8pm
Catch what’s hot from some very talented directors from around the globe in these seven programmes of outstanding shorts. Reflecting the rich diversity of fantastic short gems on offer from Ukraine to the USA and Switzerland to Singapore: a choice selection of the latest and greatest work!
Ihr 27m 

BEST OF BRITISH 1
Wed 19 Nov 6pm
A chance to delve into the imagination of some of the most talented British Directors. Spread over three programmes, a vibrant and dynamic selection of the very best short films to come out of the UK. They will challenge, inspire and amuse – but not all at the same time!
1hr 27m 

INTERNATIONAL PANORAMA 2
Wed 19 Nov 8pm
Catch what’s hot from some very talented directors from around the globe in these seven programmes of outstanding shorts. Reflecting the rich diversity of fantastic short gems on offer from Ukraine to the USA and Switzerland to Singapore: a choice selection of the latest and greatest work!1 hr 25 mins 

BRISTOL UNIVERSITY PANEL – THE IMPACT OF FILM FESTIVALS
Thu 20 Nov 12pm
Film festivals now play an important part in the local economy of locations world wide, attracting high-profile names and finance. But what are festivals really for and do they encourage conformity or foster experimentation? Who is represented at festivals and are they in danger of becoming institutional events that showcase cities rather than films? Do they really offer a valuable exposure for short filmmakers? How are new production, exhibition and distribution technologies and practices changing festivals? These and other issues will be debated by the panel of experts who will debate the present and future of Festivals at the Festival. 

INTERNATIONAL PANORAMA 4
Thu 20 Nov 4pm
Catch what’s hot from some very talented directors from around the globe in these seven programmes of outstanding shorts. Reflecting the rich diversity of fantastic short gems on offer from Ukraine to the USA and Switzerland to Singapore: a choice selection of the latest and greatest work!
1hr 21m 

INTERNATIONAL PANORAMA 5
Thu 20 Nov 6.30pm
Catch what’s hot from some very talented directors from around the globe in these seven programmes of outstanding shorts. Reflecting the rich diversity of fantastic short gems on offer from Ukraine to the USA and Switzerland to Singapore: a choice selection of the latest and greatest work!
1hr 28m 

INTERNATIONAL PANORAMA 6
Fri 21 Nov 1.15pm
Catch what’s hot from some very talented directors from around the globe in these seven programmes of outstanding shorts. Reflecting the rich diversity of fantastic short gems on offer from Ukraine to the USA and Switzerland to Singapore: a choice selection of the latest and greatest work!
1hr 33m 

KODAK CINEMATOGRAPHY MASTERCLASS
Fri 23 Nov 3.15pm
£8/£6.50 concs
An interview with Cinematographer Balazs Bolygo.Balazs takes us through starting out as a Cinematographer, from film school to shooting current TV drama’s such as Lark Rise to Candleford, Mistresses and Life on Mars. Previously Danny Cohen, Alex Thompson BSC, Mike Valentine BSC and John Mathieson BSC have filled this slot: here's another chance to get a tutorial from one of the industry’s top Cinematographers. 

INTERNATIONAL PANORAMA 3
Fri 21 Nov 6pm
Catch what’s hot from some very talented directors from around the globe in these seven programmes of outstanding shorts. Reflecting the rich diversity of fantastic short gems on offer from Ukraine to the USA and Switzerland to Singapore: a choice selection of the latest and greatest work!
1hr 33m

EXPLORE 4TALENT
Sat 22 Nov 11.30am Free
Bringing you inspiration, opportunities and support to climb your creative career ladder in film, TV, Radio, new media and beyond. Come along and find out more about 4Talent and meet some of the recent graduates from 4Talent development schemes.
1hr 30m

COD STEAKS WORKSHOPS
With over 25 years of experience in creating sets and models for the stage and screen, Cod Steaks is recognised as one of the most significant forces in the British film & animation industry today. They are probably best known for producing all of the sets and models for the award-winning Aardman Animation feature films, Clients also include brand-giants such as Coca-Cola, Duracell and Levis.  Join some of the Cod Steaks crew to gain an understanding and hands-on experience of the skills required to create a stop-frame animation set. HELP FURNISH A

STOP FRAME ANIMATION SET (ages 5–10)
Sat 22 Nov 1pm
£5.00
Try your hand at painting and sculpting the tiny detail required for a miniature world. 

HELP BUILD A STOP-FRAME ANIMATION SET (ages 11-15)
Sat 22 Nov 3pm
£5.00
Learn about the skills and disciplines required to create an awesome three-dimensional set for characters only 200mm high! 

ANIMATETV 2008
Sat 22 Nov 5.30pm
The latest artists’ films from AnimateTV that employ a range of techniques from rotoscope to time lapse, followed with a Q&A.
1hr 20m

INTERNATIONAL PANORAMA 7
Sat 22 Nov 7.30pm
Catch what’s hot from some very talented directors from around the globe in these seven programmes of outstanding shorts. Reflecting the rich diversity of fantastic short gems on offer from Ukraine to the USA and Switzerland to Singapore: a choice selection of the latest and greatest work!
1hr 21m

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