Encounters are looking for pre-selectors who will view and assess International and UK submissions for the 2024 edition of the festival.

We’re excited to announce the award winners from Encounters Film Festival 2023!

Take a look at the shortlisted films

From over 4,000 films submitted, Encounters Film Festival are proud to announce the list of films in our 2023 programme!

Join us on a guided evening walking tour through Bristol's Old city and Broadmead streets, exploring hidden architectural gems and featuring a curated selection of short films projected onto nearby buildings.

As an Encounters volunteer, you'll gain hands-on experience in the running of a film festival, as well as an opportunity to explore your interests in a diverse programme of films. And most importantly, have fun!

We are happy to announce the appointment of Bizzy Day as the new Festival Director of Encounters. 

We're excited to announce our pre-selector team for this year's festival! Following an open-call, we are introducing 10 individuals to our programming panel.