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Encounters Film Festival
Encounters
/ Deadline
ROLLING
Submissions Jan–Jun each year
/ Submission fee
Submission fees apply; reductions for student filmmakers
Description
UK's leading short film and animation festival, held each September in Bristol. BAFTA and European Film Awards qualifying. Strong industry programme alongside the screenings.
Eligibility
Short films and animation under 30 min
Categories
shortnarrativedocumentaryanimation
Source: genre-short-festivals · Last updated: 6/3/2026
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