Encounter
“Evolution has begun”
Synopsis
A group of friends uncover an otherworldly object in a rural field, which they soon discover holds greater secrets than they could imagine.
Top Cast
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Luke Hemsworth
Will Dawkins
Anna Hutchison
Jessica Dawkins
Glenn Keogh
Brent Fleming
Cheryl Texiera
Teresa Fleming
Vincent M. Ward
Marcus Doyle
Christopher Showerman
Jonathan Brandt
Wendy Davis
Agent Alicia Tevis
Peter Holden
Agent Christopher Banks
Tom Atkins
Professor Herbert Westlake
Callie Eckley
Shannon Dawkins
John H. Greene
Farmer
Sarah Booth
Rachel
John J. Shim
Uber Driver
Kenny Barr
Agent Strugatsky
TJ Jackson
Agent Lem
Catherine Jerald
Professor Westlake's Mother
Tweed Michael Manning
Professor Westlake's Father
Susan Willis
Professor Westlake's Wife
Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Salamoff
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Salamoff
- Original Score
- Penka Kouneva
- Original Title
- Encounter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Vega Baby, Beyond Casual Media, IndieGrip.com, Controlled Chaos Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Salamoff
Paul Salamoff
Penka Kouneva
Denton Adkinson
Kevin D. Ross, Doug Jacobson
Amy Rhinehart Bailey, Robert Hollocks, Richard Kelly
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Salamoff
Writer
Paul Salamoff
Director
Amy Rhinehart Bailey
Producer
Denton Adkinson
Director of Photography
Wayne Wolfgram
Production Design
Kevin D. Ross
Editor
Doug Jacobson
Editor
Penka Kouneva
Original Music Composer
Dave Macomber
Stunt Coordinator
Mike Wilson
Stunt Coordinator
Paul Salamoff
Visual Effects Supervisor
Richard Kelly
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Encounter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Encounter about?
A group of friends uncover an otherworldly object in a rural field, which they soon discover holds greater secrets than they could imagine.
Who directed Encounter?
Encounter was directed by Paul Salamoff.
Who stars in Encounter?
The principal cast of Encounter includes Luke Hemsworth, Anna Hutchison, Glenn Keogh, Cheryl Texiera, Vincent M. Ward.
When was Encounter released and how long is it?
Encounter was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Encounter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Encounter was composed by Penka Kouneva.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Encounter?
Encounter holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).