Encounters is the UK’s leading short film, animation and virtual reality festival.
The festival discovers, supports and develops new talent in filmmaking, providing a platform for emerging and established filmmakers from around the world, and continues to be a unique meeting place for the industry. Usually held at Watershed in Bristol, this year’s festival is online.
You can buy a pass for £10 at: https://www.encounters.film/festival-passes which gives you access to the full festival programme to watch on demand.
We will be screening a selection from the festival in the TV studio at Loxton campus.
We are looking at screening the following:
Monday
10am - TV Studio - aimed at Lens Based Media Students (with Rich), but others welcome (space permitting)
Acts of Resistance (from Live Action Programme) - When enough is enough, taking action can lead to the most daring, unpredictable gestures. More details
Comedy 2 - Some light-hearted relief to the woes of the world. More details
You, Me & Cold War Steve - Photography Exhibition - Loxton Gallery, plus Loves Cafe and Weston Arts Space. (Running - Sept 20th - October 3rd 2021) Details here
Wednesday
10am - TV Studio - aimed at Film & Media Arts Production - Year 1 and 2 (with Ross), but others welcome (space permitting)
DEPICT - Super short filmmaking competition, challenging filmmakers from across the globe to create an imaginative and original short film of 90 seconds or less. Read More
This is Me - Identities are fluid and continuously re-defined through long-overdue conversations and self-discovery. Hair – grey, curly, gender-affirming – and clothes set us all on an empowering journey. Read More
Comedy 1 - A lucky dip of animation and live action fun! Read More
Thursday and Friday
Trip to Bristol Photography Festival see details here
Other suggested programmes to watch:
Industry Roundtables - A series of roundtable discussions with industry professionals covering topics affecting new talent. More details here
