'Encounters' South African International Documentary Festival

The main submission deadline for 'Encounters' South African International Documentary Festival is around 20 March 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.

Submitting to 'Encounters' South African International Documentary Festival costs from USD 5 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.

No premiere requirement. 'Encounters' South African International Documentary Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.

'Encounters' South African International Documentary Festival takes place in Cape Town, South Africa.

'Encounters' South African International Documentary Festival is a legitimate, established film festival: it is listed in Circkit's curated, human-vetted festival database, which deliberately excludes known scam festivals and certificate mills. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay. You can also run 'Encounters' South African International Documentary Festival through Circkit's free Scam Radar for an independent safety check.