In 2014 Encounters Festival will present a culturally and geographically diverse programme of short films a from all over Europe and round the world as part of its annual six day showcase of short film and animation in Bristol each year. Activities include 25 competition programmes, country and film maker focussses, and Gala Events paying tribute to new and legendary film makers, feature film screenings of first and second feature films as part of its shorts2features strand, an education programme for children and young people and intensive programme of sessions, master classes, panels and workshops for participating film makers and industry delegates. To mark the 20th Anniversary, Encounters will present an Encounters Retrospective, celebrating creative highlights over twenty years through archive screenings, talks and special events. In addition to the festival, Encounters will run year round and satellite activity in Bristol and nationally and internationally through online screenings, touring programmes and new festival collaborations