25th Encounters Film Festival
Encounters Festival
England
2019
©Matt Whiteley 2019
Total project grant (euros)
33,000
Programme
Creative Europe
Sub-programme
MEDIA
Funding scheme
Film Festivals
Call number
EACEA-32-2018
Application deadline
20 Dec 2019
Festival dates
24 Sep 2019 - 29 Sep 2019
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. From a one-off celebration to mark the centenary of cinema, to an international success story, Encounters provides an international platform for celebrating talent and innovation in short film, animation and virtual reality.
This year's jam-packed programme presented a diverse selection of short film screenings, features, special guests, Q&As and headline events, alongside an intensive industry event programme with high level masterclasses and workshops.
Encounters Festival received funding from Creative Europe through the previous MEDIA sub-programme, and most recently in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018.
Visit their website to hear more about the latest edition.





