SHOWING TIMES:

• Sun 10 Oct: 3.30pm

Encounters is a new monthly cinema programme presenting curated selections of UK and international short films from the Encounters Film. This edition is a showcase of new films from the 2021 festival. Whilst the festival takes place online, this programme presents a selection of brand- new material from the 2021 festival programme for cinemas.

NIGHT OF THE LIVING DREAD

Dir. Ida Melum
12 mins | 2021 | UK
When a power cut ruins Ruby’s bedtime routine, she finds her- self haunted by some unwanted visitors.

BEND

Dir. Georgia Goggin
8 mins| 2021 | UK
Encountering the father of the boy who assaulted her teenage daughter tests Maggie to her limit.

THE THING THAT ATE THE BIRDS

Dir. Sophie Mair & Dan Gitsham
12 mins | 2021 | UK
On the North Yorkshire Moors, Abel, Head Gamekeeper, dis- covers the thing that is eating his grouse

THE DRAGON HEAD TREE

Dir. Jiaqi Wang
7 mins | 2020 | China
This film is about a magical creature from the ideal world. It’s about how she was caught and eaten, and how she became a symbol for people.

BRUNCH

Dir. Marnik Loysen
5 mins | 2021 | UK
An anxious millennial just wants to eat avocado on toast in peace.

CITIES OF LADIES

Dir. Kim Noce
6 mins | 2021 | UK
A poetic animation documentary to foster hope, change and self-development. Inspired by “The Book of the City of Ladies” by C.de Pizan

VENUE: STUDIO 74, EXETER PHOENIX

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