Passes
Get your pass for Encounters Film Festival 2026.
Festival Pass
The all-singing, all-dancing Encounters Film Festival pass. This is your unlimited pass to a world of short film screenings, talks, masterclasses and headline events. Passholders receive an exclusive booking window ahead of individual tickets going on sale. Tickets must be reserved to ensure entry, subject to availability. A Festival Pass does not guarantee entry without a ticket reservation.
Industry Pass
The choice for Industry attendees. The Encounters Industry Pass includes everything from the Festival Pass plus access to the Filmmaker Lounge and our industry delegate list. Passholders receive an exclusive booking window ahead of individual tickets going on sale. Tickets must be reserved to ensure entry, subject to availability. An Industry Pass does not guarantee entry without a ticket reservation.
Discovery Pass
A Discovery Pass gives the holder the ability to reserve tickets to 5 standard screenings and events of your choice. Pick and choose your own taster menu across the rest of our programme. Passholders receive an exclusive booking window ahead of individual tickets going on sale. Tickets must be reserved to ensure entry, subject to availability. A Discovery Pass does not guarantee entry without a ticket reservation.