ENCOUNTER
An Alien Discovery Is About To Change Everything
A group of friends uncover an otherworldly object in a rural field, which they soon discover holds greater secrets than they could ever imagine.
“ENCOUNTER is an engrossing science-fiction drama written and directed by Salamoff”
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Cast & Crew
Cast
Crew
Accolades
- Winner Best Director Boston SciFi Film Festival (44th) · 2019
- Winner Audience Award Miami International Sci-Fi Film Festival
- Winner Best Supporting Actor (Tom Atkins) Miami International Sci-Fi Film Festival
Reviews
“ENCOUNTER is an engrossing science-fiction drama written and directed by Salamoff”
— Debbie Lynn Elias, Behind The Lens Online
“Salamoff delves into some difficult and challenging themes that present compelling and thought-provoking philosophical topics for discussion.”
— Debbie Lynn Elias, Behind The Lens Online
Press
- Behind The Lens Online An "encounter" with writer/director PAUL SALAMOFF talking ENCOUNTER – Exclusive Interview ↗
- FirstShowing.Net Luke Hemsworth in Official Trailer for Indie Sci-Fi Thriller 'Encounter' ↗
- Screen Daily 'Westworld' star Luke Hemsworth joins 'Encounter' ↗
- Cosmic Book News Luke Hemsworth To Star In Sci-Fi Thriller "Encounter" ↗
More Info
- Status:
- Available Now
- Formats:
- HD, HDR, CC
- Director:
- Paul J. Salamoff
- Writer:
- Paul Salamoff
- Producer:
- Amy Rhinehart Bailey, Richard Kelly
Release History
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Digital Germany
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Premiere United States
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Digital France
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