Encounters is the UK’s premier international festival for short film and animation. It’s a showcase of incredible new films from around the world, revealing exciting new voices and creative approaches to storytelling. It’s where audiences discover brilliant new talent while emerging artists find the opportunities and connections to take their work to the next level.
To round off the first day of the festival, come and join us at Bambalan where you’ll be able to mix with others from the screen industry community. Whether you use it as an opportunity to catch up with old friends or a chance to meet some new faces, we’d love to see you.
The event will include a fireside chat with Sophie Freeman from the Film & TV Charity, producer and UK Producers Roundtable founder Sophie Reynolds and a representative from Nine Tree Studios discussing transitioning roles, skills, wellbeing, equality, and sustainability in the screen industries.
This event is open to anyone working or who has worked in the screen industries. It will allow you to widen networks, make new connections, discuss common problems, and discover potential opportunities for collaboration going forward. You’ll be sure to head home with a new contact!
Attendance is free but registration is required. The bar at Bambalan will be open to purchase drinks throughout the evening.
Bristol Creative Industries is the membership network that supports the region's creative sector to learn, grow and connect, driven by the common belief that we can achieve more collectively than alone.
The Alliance Exchange: Bristol
5pm
-8pm
Temple Studios
BCI Networking
If you’re an independent agency, come along to this networking-led event with the Alliance of Independent Agencies. A short fireside discussion will explore: The Independent Advantage – Why Collaboration Is the New Competitive Edge. You’ll hear from local independent agencies (and fellow BCI members) Flight Feather and Mr B & Friends about how collaboration can open new opportunities, expand capabilities, and help you compete more effectively.
Bristol Creative Industries Members’ Lunch
12.30pm
-2.30pm
The Square Club, 15 Berkeley Square, Bristol, BS8 1HB
BCI Networking
The BCI members’ lunch is an opportunity for a small group of members to connect and exchange information about their businesses. The BCI team chair and host the session which is open to all current members.
AI for creative, content and social teams with The Industry School – 30% off for BCI members
9:30
-13:00
Online
Workshop
How do we use AI to keep creatives creative? Whether you need to understand the landscape, upskill your team, or rethink how your business works, we offer a complete programme built specifically for the creative industry. A 360-degree approach to AI and creativity.
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