Fall Edition 2024,
WINNERS & OFFICIAL SELECTIONS:
WINNER Best of the season & Best Documentary short:
REQUIEM FOR A WHALE by Ido Weisman / Israel
Best Documentary short: Official selections
SIMPLE JOY by Gopal Shivakoti & Govinda Siwakoti / Nepal
BALANCE SHEET by Irena Bauman, Ieva Ball / United Kingdom
ST. VITUS DANCE by Bhopal / France
CACTUS, LOVE, MOUNTAINS: A PSYCHEDELIC JOURNEY WITH HACHUMA by kai (kaitz) ilya brebner
WINNER Best Student short:
PIECHT by Luka Lara Steffen / Germany
Best Student short: Official selections
RECOIL by Noam Sobovitz & Hila Salomon / Israel
STUCK by Shoval Chiprut / Israel
UMMI - MOTHER by Paolo Calì / Italy
NO HEARTS IN STOCK by Shahar Shabtay / Israel
FUCKING PARADISE by Shahar Shabtay / Israel
LONG DISTANCES by Adam Reik / Israel
WINNER best live action short:
WHITE GAZE by Erik Ta / Vietnam
Best live action short: Official selections
CLINGING by Liat Glick / Israel
DILIGITS by Luca Finato / Italy
THE GUN IS FULL OF WINE by William Fischer / United States
WINNER Best Experimental short:
BEYOND ALL DOUBT by Tsipi Karlik / Israel
Best experimental Short: Official selections
THE DOOR by Artur Klassen / Germany
LOST IMAGES by Cesare Bedogne / Italy
HEARTBEAT OF SQUIRRELS by Stacy Cochran / United states
APORIA by Soheil Soheili / Iran
70+ by Meysam Jafarinejadsedehi / Iran
WINNER Best Animation short:
RED SNOW by Jonathan Dumosch / Israel
Best Animation Short: Official selections
JUDY'S GARDEN by Evie Metz / Unites states
HINTER - LAND by Christopher Angus / Canada
WINNER Best LGBTQ short:
I DONT WANNA KNOW YOUR NAME by Vinicius Teixeira Mesquita / Brazil
Best LGBTQ Short: Official selections
LONG DISTANCES by Adam Reik / Israel
YELLOW POLKA DOT by Tin Nguyen / United states
WINNER Best Editing:
A FILM ON FILM by David McNulty / United kingdom
Best Editing: Official selections
MYSTIQUE NO. 4 by Sydney Sagehorn / United States
A FILM ON FILM by David McNulty / United kingdom
WINNER Best Original Story:
SLOW DATING by Adam Szudrich / Australia
Best Original Story: Official Selections
RESCUERS by Alexandra Savu / United States
SLOW DATING by Adam Szudrich / Australia
WINNER Best Emerging Filmmaker:
ROY by Dudu Bauchner / Israel
We are thrilled to have so MANY nominations for such WONDERFUL films.
Welcome to Israel Brief Encounters - International Film Festival (IBEIFF)
We're thrilled to present our International short film festival, showcasing the best and most innovative independent films from around the world. Our festival is a celebration of the art of cinema, and we're proud to provide a platform for emerging filmmakers to share their work with a global audience.
Every season we will have an online edition running where all official selections will be competing in their own category.
In addition, Official selections from the following categories will also AUTOMATICALLY compete for the title of "BEST short of the Season"!
Live Action short
Animation Short
Documentary Short
Student Short
At the end of the year we will have a yearly event in ISRAEL.
Winners of all seasons, from the categories mentioned above will also be competing for a " BEST of the year " award!
At Israel Brief Encounters - International Film Festival (IBEIFF) , we believe that short film has the power to inspire, challenge, and transform us. That's why we've curated a selection of films that represent the diversity and creativity of contemporary independent cinema. From thought-provoking documentaries to gripping dramas, our festival features a wide range of genres and styles that are sure to captivate and entertain.
Our festival is a truly global event, with films from every corner of the world.
We believe that diversity is essential to the art of cinema, and we're proud to showcase films that represent a variety of perspectives and cultures. Whether you're a film buff or just looking for something new and exciting, we're confident that you'll find something to love at Brief Encounters Film Festival.
So join us for an unforgettable celebration of cinema! With our easy-to-use platform, you can watch all of our films from the comfort of your own home. And don't forget to check out our virtual events, including live Q&A sessions with filmmakers, panel discussions, and more.
Thank you for joining us at Israel Brief Encounters Film Festival, and we look forward to sharing the magic of independent cinema with you!
Submissions Rules & guidelines
General Rules:
Israel Brief Encounters Film Festival is open to independent filmmakers worldwide.
Films must have been completed after January 1, 2015.
Films must be in English or have English subtitles.
All genres are welcome.
Films Run time must not exceed 40 minutes in length.
By submitting your film, you grant us the right to use excerpts from your film for promotional purposes.
The festival reserves the right to disqualify any entry that does not meet the eligibility requirements or that contains offensive or inappropriate content.
Submission Guidelines:
Films must be submitted via FILMFREEWAY platform only.
Please ensure that your film is uploaded in the highest quality possible.
Films must be accompanied by a synopsis.
If your film is selected for the festival, we will require a digital press kit, including a trailer, poster, and still images.
Selected filmmakers will be notified via email and via filmfreeway platform.
Filmmakers are responsible for all shipping and handling fees associated with the delivery of their films to the festival , should they are accepted for the yearly event.
The festival is not responsible for lost or damaged films.
All submitted films must be the original work of the filmmaker, and the filmmaker must have secured all necessary permissions for the use of any copyrighted materials.
By submitting your film, you confirm that you have read and agree to the festival's rules and regulations.
We are thrilled to announce that the ONLINE fall Edition of the "Israel Brief Encounters - International Film Festival" is scheduled to take place from February 19th to February 23rd, 2024, stay tune!
Our Team
