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Friss Hús: Fresh Meet Work in Progress |
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| Fresh Meet Work in Progress (WiP) 2026 is an industry showcase for promising short films currently in production or post-production. It offers a unique platform for unfinished works to gain visibility among the most influential figures in the international short film industry.
This forms part of the Oscar-qualifying 14th Friss Hús Budapest International Short Film Festival, where Encounters’ Dave Taylor-Matthews will be participating as a juror for this year’s edition. The market provides an opportunity to refine project strategies with fresh perspectives from industry experts.
Find out more and apply now! |
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Encounters Film Festival Archive is live
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30 years of Encounters all in one place. The Encounters archive is now live! Explore the history of the festival with films, special events, headline guests and memories going all the way back to 1995.
Pack in the nostalgia and enjoy a piece of short film history with our archive festival programme - see all the highlights from past editions. We'd love you to share it far and wide.
This is a new feature so please contact he...@encounters.film if you spot an inaccuracy.
Explore the archive now! |
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Last chance to join the Encounters Board – deadline tomorrow!
Encounters is entering its most ambitious chapter yet, and we're looking for brilliant people to help shape what comes next. We're recruiting charitable trustees to join our Board, and applications close this Friday 03 April.
If you've ever wanted a seat at the table and a real say in the future of a festival on the move, we'd love to hear from you. |
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Upcoming submissions deadline: Monday 04 MayWe want your films! Our selectors are busy devouring a feast of film and they’re hungry for more. Late Deadline 04 May 2026. Final deadline for all submissions is May 18 2026. |
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Blackout, Directed by Chris Urch, 2025 |
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Industry News and Opportunities |
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Writing for Animation Lab 2026 Calling writers working in animation! Four BFI NETWORK Hubs have teamed up with ScreenSkills Animation Fund to create this new lab for writers to develop, experiment and expand their skills and understanding of storytelling in animation. Deadline: Mon 11 May |
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Sundance Institute Sandbox Fund offers grants supporting science-focused, feature-length nonfiction projects worldwide: development (up to $40,000), production and post-production (up to $100,000). Deadline: Mon 13 April |
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BFI National Lottery Creative Challenge Fund has reopened, and is seeking applications from UK screen organisations to create and deliver targeted project development programmes for features or immersive projects. Awarding between £12,000 to £150,000 per programme. Deadline: Rolling |
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