International Short Film Festival

Brief Encounters is the Bristol-based International Short Film Festival that features the best in regional, national and international short films, a host of parties, special events and a Gala Awards Ceremony. The Brief Encounters Four Day Film School runs during the festival and is a programme of seminars, masterclasses and special events with key industry professionals as speakers. The festival is open to all producers and directors of short films, including animation, documentary, drama and experimental.