This is the 11th Encounters South African International Documentary Festival - the only South African festival that solely features documentary films.

This year has seen a particularly challenging climate and global economic crisis, which has resulted in tremendous cut-backs on sponsorships and funding for television and film.  Which is why it's been incredibly pleasing to receive a record entry of over 600 films including many entries from emerging filmmakers in South Africa. 

The 2009 programme of over 40 films combines the work of a host of top international and local filmmakers. A record 14 South African films, made by the best and the brightest local filmmaking talent, make their world débuts and another two have their South African Premières at Encounters.

This year there is an array of international work from Afghanistan, UK, USA, Canada, Cuba, Senegal, France, Egypt, Denmark, Germany, Israel, Austria, Sweden, Switzerland, Cameroon and Belgium.

For a full list of films, workshops, schedules and programmes, please visit Encounters SA 

 Bookings :  www.numetro.co.za