Encounters Short Film Festival 2008

Encounters: Emerging Talent 1
New animation from around the world spread over two programmes. Further Information

Encounters: Waltz with Bashir
Waltz with Bashir is an animated documentary telling the story of Israeli soldiers fighting the Lebanese War of 1982 Further Information

Encounters: Emerging Talent 2
New animation from around the world spread over two programmes presenting the shortlist for the 4mations International Newcomer Award. Supported by 4mations.tv Further Information

Encounters: Richard Williams Masterclass
Triple Oscar winner Richard Williams presents ”The Animator's Survival Kit - Animated" a 16-DVD box-set. Further Information

Encounters: British Animation: The Channel 4 Factor
Clare Kitson will talk about Channel 4’s eclectic animation output – from The Snowman to Peter and the Wolf via Svankmajer, the Quays and Crapston Villas. Further Information

Encounters: Animation The Viral Revolution
Join in the debate about commissioning animation for the web. Further Information

Encounters: Russian Animation Today
In this special presentation Larisa Maliukova, discusses the current condition of Russian animation and where it can go from here. Further Information

Encounters: Cartoon d'Or Finalists
The Cartoon d’Or is the only European prize specific to the animation film industry. Watch this year’s nominated films to find out who will receive the British nomination for the prestigious Cartoon d’Or. Further Information

Encounters: New Russian Animation
The latest in contemporary animation emerging from the former Soviet Union. Further Information

Encounters: Arresting Irish Animation
A selection of classic award-winning short films from the past 10 years. Further Information

Encounters: Peter Lord presents Alexander Shiryaev
Programme presented by Peter Lord, David Robinson and Viktor Bocharov. Further Information

Encounters: Desert Island Flicks
British animator Joanna Quinn will present a programme of films which have inspired and intrigued her in an on stage interview. Further Information

Encounters: Collision Films
Celebrating their sixth birthday, Collision will be showing a retrospective of their award-winning music videos and special treats. Further Information

Encounters: Brands and Filmmakers: Show me the Money
An exploration of trends and techniques involving brands in film, TV and on the web. Further Information

Encounters: Contentertainment
Explore how the latest pervasive computing/wireless technologies and next generation digital media are changing the way we view short films. Further Information

Encounters: Digital Distribution - A Peek into the Crystal Ball
Rights Management session presented by Shooting People. Further Information

Encounters: Canon of World Short Films
Presented in partnership with Uppsala Short Film Fest, Sweden. Further Information

Encounters: New Scottish Shorts
G-Mac and Scottish Screen present a celebration and showcase of innovative, emotional, comedic and dark story-telling. Further Information

Encounters: BBC New Music Shorts
BBC Electric Proms has commissioned three new BBC New Music Shorts for 2008. Further Information

Encounters: International Panorama 2
Catch what’s hot from some very talented directors from around the globe in these five programmes of outstanding shorts. Further Information

Encounters: Best of British 1
A chance to delve into the imagination of some of the most talented British Directors. Further Information

Encounters: UK Film Council Panel
UK Film Council Panel Discussion. Further Information

Encounters: NAHEMI
The National Association for Higher Education in the Moving Image, NAHEMI presents outstanding work by students. Further Information

Encounters: International Panorama 6
Catch what’s hot from some very talented directors from around the globe in these five programmes of outstanding shorts. Further Information

Encounters: Best of British 2
A chance to delve into the imagination of some of the most talented British Directors. Further Information

Encounters: Opening Highlights
The hors d’ouevre before the feast. Join us to celebrate the opening of the festival, featuring a choice selection of cinematic treats. Further Information

Encounters: Kodak Masterclass
Discover and discuss the secrets of the cameraman’s craft. Further Information

Encounters: Awards Ceremony and Party
Join us and some very special guests for our Awards night to find out who the winners are. Further Information

Encounters: International Panorama 1
Catch what’s hot from some very talented directors from around the globe in these five programmes of outstanding shorts. Further Information

Encounters: UK Film Council Digital Generation 2
A programme of outstanding short films from the Digital Shorts short film scheme. Further Information

Encounters: International Panorama 3
Catch what’s hot from some very talented directors from around the globe in these five programmes of outstanding shorts. Further Information

Encounters: When Irish Shorts are Smiling
A selection of classic award-winning short films from the past 10 years. Further Information

Encounters: Best of British 3
A chance to delve into the imagination of some of the most talented British Directors. Further Information

Encounters: International Panorama 7
Catch what’s hot from some very talented directors from around the globe in these five programmes of outstanding shorts. Further Information

Encounters: BAFTA Short Film Paradise
Paddy Considine presents films which have inspired him in an on stage interview. Further Information

Encounters: Late Lounge
A place for the odd, the scary, the weird and the downright crazy... Further Information

Encounters: Explore 4Talent
Come along and find out more about 4Talent and meet some of the recent graduates from 4Talent development schemes. Further Information

Encounters: International Panorama 4
Catch what’s hot from some very talented directors from around the globe in these five programmes of outstanding shorts. Further Information

Encounters: Bob the Builder: Race to the Finish
Watch Bob the Builder and his new pals Gripper and Grabber take on their latest adventure. Further Information

Encounters: Aardman Animations
Come along and watch a medley of great animated shows. Further Information

Encounters: DepicT!
Now in its tenth year, DepicT! challenges emerging filmmakers to pack imagination, style and passion into a mere 90 seconds. Further Information

Encounters: Codsteaks Set Building workshop (5-10 yrs)
Help furnish a stop frame animation set (Ages 5–10). Further Information

Encounters: B3 Media Blank Slate Showcase
Blank Slate is a UK-wide digital short film scheme which supports the next generation of cutting-edge, black, Asian and minority ethnic filmmaking talent. Further Information

Encounters: Mini Masterpieces Screening
Encounter’s very own talent scheme, Mini Masterpieces, returns for its sixth glorious year, in partnership with 4Talent and South West Screen. Further Information

Encounters: Best of British: Made in the Southwest
This year's bumper crop of shorts from the South West. Further Information

Encounters: Codsteaks Set Building Workshop (11-15)
Help Buld a Stop Frame Animation Set (for 11-15 year olds). Further Information

Encounters: Stepping up the Talent Ladder
This retrospective of Geoff’s and First Light Movies work aims to inspire new and young film makers to get out there and start making your own films. Further Information

Encounters: International Panorama 5
Catch what’s hot from some very talented directors from around the globe in these five programmes of outstanding shorts. Further Information

Encounters: Children's Jury Award
The Children’s Jury Award is selected from a collection of films intended to tickle the visual senses of young teenagers. Further Information

Encounters: Award Winners
See the winning films in all their glory. Further Information

Encounters: Animate TV 2008
The latest artists' films from AnimateTV that employ a range of techniques from rotoscope to timelapse, followed with a Q&A. Further Information

Encounters: BBC Comedy Shorts
Films including star turns from Derek Jacobi, Matthew Horne and Imelda Staunton. Further Information

Encounters: Polish Shorts
Showing the distinct talent emerging from the Krakow Film Foundation. Further Information