Event information
The Encounters South African International Documentary Festival is the country’s formative documentary event, screening contemporary South African and International features and short documentaries.
The festival brings documentary-lovers a selection of over 50 diverse films available to watch at select cinemas in Johannesburg and Cape Town. The films fall under various categories, including feature documentaries and short documentaries from international and African filmmakers. Each film offers a unique look into a specific and unique pocket of the world.
There are a number of diverse films screening at the festival that are not to be missed. Attendees can also join live Q&As, Panel Discussions and Industry Events with acclaimed and emerging filmmakers discussing their latest films, or watch the pre-recorded Q&As.
