Supporting film culture & talent in the South West
Watershed has been the Film Hub Lead Organisation for the south west since 2012, enabled by the BFI awarding us funds through the National Lottery. We are the driving force behind film culture in the region, working towards a thriving and inclusive film sector that encourages more people to show, watch and make films.
With a growing network of regional film exhibition organisations as part of the UK-wide BFI Film Audience Network (FAN), Film Hub South West supports film exhibition and is also home to BFI NETWORK and BFI Film Academy, which both aim to nurture the region’s new wave of filmmaking talent.
Upcoming events
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Event detailsFri 19 April 11:00-15:00
SW Regional Marketing & PR Workshops
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Event detailsMon 22 April – Fri 17 May
Apply to BFI NETWORK SW’s Director Lab 2024
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Event detailsTue 23 April 14:00-15:00
BFI FAN: EDI in Focus – Intersectional Audiences
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Event detailsThu 25 April 11:45
BFI NETWORK & FFILM CYMRU SHOWCASE at Cardiff Animation Festival
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News updates and more
Intro to Immersive webinar
BFI NETWORK’s Short Film Fund is re-opening in March and it supports live-action, animation and immersive projects. In anticipation of this, we hosted a free online session tailored specifically towards those interested in developing immersive or VR-based short works of up to 15-minutes in length.
FAN Film Exhibition Fund
Apply for awards of up to £10,000 per year to create opportunities for people to engage with UK independent and international film and the wider moving image across the South West.
A Talent Exec’s Guide to the Early Development Fund
BFI NETWORK South West Talent Executive Nadia Attia offers some pointers on applying to the BFI NETWORK Early Development Fund.
Queer Storytelling Workshop: Meet the Participants
BFI NETWORK South West, in partnership with award winning filmmaker Jason Barker, are pleased to present our participants for our Queer Storytelling Workshop.
SW Regional Marketing & PR Workshops
Interested in developing fresh approaches to marketing and telling/selling stories that have the potential to attract local press and media attention? Sign up to Film Hub SW's regional marketing and PR workshops that will take place across the region from Nov 2023-February 2024.
Beyond Boundaries Fund
A rolling funding pot for activity with a focus on under-represented voices in the creative sector here in the South West.
Explore Film Hub South West
Film Hub South West Team
Find out more about the Film Hub South West team and who to speak to for specific support.
Why join Film Hub South West?
Free to qualifying organisations Film Hub South West offers a range of benefits.
Filmmaker FAQs | BFI NETWORK South West
Frequently asked questions on BFI NETWORK funding, applications and general advice.
Watershed is the Lead Film Hub Organisation for Film Hub South West, part of the BFI Film Audience Network.
Watershed is a Registered Charity No. 284188 and a Social Enterprise
Watershed, 1 Canons Road, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5TX
Film Hub South West &
BFI NETWORK South West
are part of the BFI Film Audience Network, supported by The National Lottery.
