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Festival coverage

Encounters

2006

If you fancy a quickie, then Bristol Encounters is the place to go - since this is a celebration of all things small. From drama to documentary and animation, this short film festival celebrates new talent and experienced film-makers from November 21 to 26. If you can't make it to Bristol, many of the films are available to watch online at the BBC Film Network. Read who won the 2006 awards.

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  • Borderline
    Experimental film about the streets of London.
  • Attack
    Things are never black and white.
  • Evol
    Review preview for Evol

    A quirky short which displays good technique.

    Amber Wilkinson · 3 out of 5
    A forward-thinking look at love.
  • The Holocaust Tourist
    A look at how 'tourism' has affected Auschwitz.
  • Evo
    Review preview for Evo

    Full of vitality.

    Amber Wilkinson · 3.5 out of 5
    An animated timeline.
  • Cubs
    Teenagers take up a sinister urban sport.
  • Carlitopolis Redux
    A lab mouse gets into a tight squeak.
  • Tyger
    Review preview for Tyger

    Marcondes' artistic mix of puppetry, traditional and computer-generated animation is a feast for the eyes.

    Amber Wilkinson · 4.5 out of 5
    A tyger brings the jungle to town.
  • Silence Is Golden
    Review preview for Silence Is Golden

    If you only see one short film this year - make it this one.

    Amber Wilkinson · 5 out of 5
    A boy's eye view of life with his single mum and a nutty neighbour.
  • Cinema 16: American Short Films
    Review preview for Cinema 16: American Short Films

    Varied and expansive, this exemplary collection serves as an excellent introduction to American short film.

    Jennie Kermode · 4 out of 5
    A collection of early shorts from renowned American directors

A–Z of Encounters 2006 reviews