The Call for Entries is now open for the 23rd Encounters Short Film & Animation Festival in Bristol, UK, taking place from 19 – 24 September 2017.
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Encounters Festival discovers, supports and develops new talent in filmmaking, providing a platform for emerging and established filmmakers from around the world. Alongside offering prestigious awards and up to £10,000 in cash prizes, the Festival is also a gateway to the Oscars®, the BAFTAs, the European Film Awards and the Cartoon D’Or.
The Festival creates a unique environment and meeting place with screenings, industry events and networking opportunities.
Films completed from 1 Jan 2016, less than 30 minutes in length from every genre are eligible for this year’s competitive programmes.
The deadlines are:
Friday 31st March 2017 – Early bird submission deadline with reduced fee (£20)
Tuesday 23rd May 2017 – Regular submission deadline (£25)
Full guidelines are available at: http://encounters-festival.org.uk/submit-your-film/
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Call for entries now open for the 23rd Encounters Short Film & Animation Festival (19 – 24 September 2017) Early Bird deadline is March 31st! Submit for a chance to win prestigious awards and showcase your talent on an international stage: http://bit.ly/2kpZFZP
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