13TH BRISTOL INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL WEDNESDAy 21 – SUNDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2007 WATERSHED UK BOX OFFICE +44 (0) 117 927 5100 WWW.ENCOUNTERS-FESTIVAL.ORG.UK “THE PLACE TO DISCOVER NEW Talent” MARK KERMODE FUNDERS PRINCIPAL SPONSORS PARTNERS CONTENTS Welcome Competition Screenings Introduction 3 South West Showcase 38 – 39 Information 7 International Panorama 1 40 – 41 Calendar 8 – 9 International Panorama 2 42 International Panorama 3 43 Delegates Information International Panorama 4 44 Delegates Information 12 International Panorama 5 45 Added Attractions 13 International Panorama 6 46 Film School: The Producers Story 14 International Panorama 7 47 Animation Industry Day 15 Best of British 1 48 – 49 Best of British 2 50 Special Events & Awards Best of British 3 51 Opening Highlights 21 Emerging Talent 1 52 – 53 Persepolis Feature Preview 22 Emerging Talent 2 54 – 55 Where’s The Bunny Ronnie? 23 Children’s Jury Award 56 – 57 4:30 23 Animate Award 58 – 59 Desert Island Flicks 24 Late Lounge 60 – 61 Kodak Cinematography Masterclass 24 DepicT! Showcase 62 – 63 BAFTA Short Film Paradise 25 Special Events 26 Guest Screenings Events for Kids 27 Super-8 Cities 68 – 69 Awards 28 – 29 Singapore Showcase 70 – 71 Juries 30 – 31 BBC Three New Film Makers Award 72 – 73 Canon of UK Short Film 74 – 75 Out of Control: Freeform Filmmaking 76 – 77 NAHEMI Student Shorts 78 – 79 UK Film Council’s Digital Generation 80 – 81 Canada Calling 82 Cinema Extreme 83 Shorts from Sweden 84 The Audi Channel Reel Talent Award 85 B3 Showcase 86 BBC New Music Shorts 87 Animate Commissions 88 Short Matters!1 89 Short Matters!2 90 Information Film Index 92 Film Contacts 93 – 96 Acknowledgements & Thanks 100 1 GBRICK FP ENCOUNTER AD 9.06_3 7/9/06 11:33 am Page 1 DISCOVER GOLDBRICK HOUSE EAT IN THE CAFÉ/BAR OR RESTAURANT DRINK IN THE CHAMPAGNE & COCKTAIL BAR, LIBRARY OR STUDY café/bar . champagne & cocktail bar . restaurant . terrace . private rooms 69 Park Street, Cabot, Bristol, BS1 5PB www.goldbrickhouse.co.uk Phone 0117 945 1950 [email protected] WELCOME WELCOME PROGRAMME INTRODUCTION A very warm welcome to Bristol and to this, the The selection process is a roller coaster of emotions 13th edition of the Encounters Short Film Festival. stirred up not only by the range of work I go through but by the knowledge that I simply will not be able to fit everything Our purpose is to encourage and applaud existing and in. The breadth of short films this year is inspiring. emerging talent from wherever it may come and this year that means we are offering a unique mix of outstanding Some thoughts and observations: The Brazilians are shorts from all genres and from every corner of the globe. reinventing surrealism, What gives in Germany? their shorts are as strong and individual as their feature films. To say we were spoilt for choice in making the final That Egyptian film was so moving yet funny and economic. selection is an understatement. This year, our Polish director Anna Kazejak is one of the most talented competitions attracted over 1,750 entries - the highest filmmakers around. Simon Ellis’ new film is up there with total in the festival’s history - and came from a record 66 Michael Haneke’s Hidden. British men are delving deep countries. We can only screen a selection but we believe into the male psyche, British women are telling tough but our choices to be the absolute cream of the crop. ultimately optimistic stories. Other elements of the festival are equally international Feel free to contribute your own thoughts during and varied, with guest screenings from Asia, Europe and the festival. North America; a Film School explaining the international Art of Producing; many exciting high profile speakers Mark Cosgrove, Creative Director and guests, and what promises to be a very lively and engaging look at animation training, and the different approaches used by leading schools in the UK and further afield. Many people have worked long and hard to create Encounters 2007 and my sincere thanks go to all of the festival team, our volunteers and to everyone who gives support, particularly the funders, partners and sponsors. Without them, Encounters simply couldn’t happen. So, please, do come down to Bristol’s waterfront, soak PRE-FESTIVAL EVENT up the atmosphere and energy that surrounds short film and make the most of your chance to be part of this ENCOUNTERS PRESENTS... exciting celebration! HAPPY BIRTHDAY MORPH! WITH PETER LORD & PHILL JUPITUS Sue Lion, Managing Director Sun 18 Nov 14.00 hrs Cinema 1 90 mins Price £8 /£6.50 conc Happy Birthday Morph! Morph is 30 years old this year! See his creator Peter Lord in conversation with Morph fan and comedian Phill Jupitus, and discover the story of one of children’s television best loved animated characters. On stage chat with plenty of extracts of Morph and the wonderful world of Aardman Animations. Morph of course ‘talked’ with the irrepressible Tony Hart and had endless adventures in his art studio. 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SPACIOUSAPARTMENTS INTHEHEARTOF"RISTOL FROMxPERNIGHT CALL OR WWWSACOAPARTMENTSCOUK INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION BOOKING INFORMATION Venues Individual events & screenings Encounters 2007 takes place at the Watershed and Arnolfini (see map for locations). All events and screenings must be booked through Watershed Tickets £6 (£4.50 concs) unless otherwise stated Box Office. Box Office +44 (0) 117 927 5100 Ticket Prices Watershed, 1 Canon’s Road, Harbourside, Bristol BS1 5TX All events and film programmes cost £6 full / £4.50 concessions, www.watershed.co.uk unless otherwise indicated. All film programmes are Certified 15, unless otherwise stated. Tickets on sale through Watershed Box Office. Opening hours: Mon to Fri from 9am, Sat & Sun from 10am Event Start Times Times listed are the actual START TIMES of programmes. Programme Festival Passes running times listed are for the duration of the actual film programmes, most programmes also include a short introduction and sometimes a To register as a delegate, enrol for the Film School filmmaker Q&A. or Animation Talent Symposium Disabled Visitors Book online at WWW.ENCOUNTERS-FESTIVAL.ORG.UK Disabled visitors access and facilities are available at both venues. Please call venue box offices for further details. Network Delegate Price: £50 Full / £35 Concs Further Information Valid: Wed 21 – Sun 25 Nov Please see www.encounters-festival.org.uk for the full festival Benefits: Special Events for Delegates (Wed 21 - Sat 24 Nov) programme and to join our mailing list for regular updates from UK Film Council Party (Fri 23 Nov) & Closing Night Party (Sat 24 Nov) our E Bulletin. Use of Delegates Facilities throughout the festival. Staying in Bristol Film School: The Art of Producing Delegate The preferred festival hotel is the Premier Inn, The Haymarket, Bristol. Price: £ 60 To book, call +44 (0) 870 238 3307 or visit www.premierinn.com. Valid: Wed 21 Nov Please quote ‘Film’ when booking to be entered into a prize draw Benefits:T ickets to Film School Sessions. for a free two night stay in Bristol on a future date. Use of Delegates Facilities on the day. Rates: Monday -Thursday £65.00 / Friday–Sunday £54.00 Room Only Animation Talent Symposium Delegate For details of other accommodation, see www.visitbristol.co.uk or contact Bristol Tourist Information Centre on 0845 408 0474 (calls from Price: £75 Full / £45 Students & Independents the UK) or +44 870 444 0654 (calls from overseas). Valid: Thu 22 Nov Benefits: Emerging Talent 1 & 2* Keynote Address Map Symposium Discussion Wrap Drinks Reception Use of Delegates Facilities on the day. Film School & Animation Talent Symposium Delegates who wish to extend their passes to include Network Delegate accreditation can book this at the concessionary rate. *Tickets for events which are free to delegates and tickets for events which are free for all, are offered