FESTIVALS

ENCOUNTERS SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
21st – 26th November 2006
Watershed, Bristol

Combining the very best live action shorts with the cream of animation, the new ‘Encounters’ is a major celebration of the present and future of short film-making, and will feature industry forums, five days of the best international and British shorts around plus master-classes, workshops, networking events and a prestigious awards ceremony.

A key event focusing on the animation industry returns with two agenda setting strands (professional / newcomer) specially programmed by Claire Jennings (Producer, Wallace & Gromit: Curse Of The Were-Rabbit). The day’s events also include screenings and networking opportunities and are followed by the very special ‘Desert Island Flicks’ event and industry party.

“Brief Encounters is Europe's most youthful film festival - energetic and friendly, the films, the audiences and the venue make the festival an unforgettable experience”
– award-winning director Royston Tan

“Animated Encounters is the place to be if you want to see the best new cartoons and meet the geniuses behind them.” – Matt Groening, creator of The Simpsons.

For further information visit: www.encounters-festival.org.uk or email info@encounters-festival.org.uk or call +44 (0) 117 929 9188