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Jasmine Thompson working on one of her murals in the Pervasive Media Studio

“ Visual arts representation: an interview with Jasmine Thompson ”

Posted on Wed 14 Feb 2018 by Zahra Ash-Harper

In this interview Zahra Ash-Harper, Watershed Producer, talks to illustrator Jasmine Thompson about the murals she created for the Pervasive Media Studio: the process of creating them, what the space means to her, and the importance of representation...

Illustration by Jasmine Thompson, Rife Content Creator

“ 2017 - the Creative team's Watershed highlights ”

Posted on Fri 8 Dec 2017 by Clare Reddington

Today was the last Creative team* meeting of the year and we shared our 2017 highlights. The range and depth of the team’s selection are a good indication of how amazing this year has been for Watershed, so I thought we should share them:

Still from The Florida Project by Sean Baker

“ Curate, collaborate and connect ”

Posted on Mon 20 Nov 2017 by Mark Cosgrove

Watershed's approach to cinema – when everything about it is changing

“ Phil Johnson's Filmic Mixtape ”

Posted on Wed 15 Nov 2017

Filmic co-creator Phil Johnson shares his 'Filmic Mixtape': his selection of inspirational film and music collaborations.

Our late night screening of Amélie - with tasty treats in the Café & Bar

“ A Watershed approach to the Café & Bar... ”

Posted on Mon 30 Oct 2017 by Claire Stewart

James Taljaard (General Manager) and Helen Round (Food and Beverage Manager) talk about the ethos of our Café & Bar and our approach to food and drink...

“ Why we share and open source ”

Posted on Wed 18 Oct 2017 by David Haylock

How and why we share and open source our technical processes.

One of Jasmine Thompson's murals at the Pervasive Media Studio

“ What is the role of a cultural organisation during Black History Month? ”

Posted on Mon 16 Oct 2017 by Zahra Ash-Harper

Zahra Ash-Harper, Watershed Producer, reflects on her year at Watershed working on inclusion and the practical steps we are making, plus asks wider questions about Black History Month and the role of cultural organisations during this time...

Photo of post-it notes on a blackboard for Mapping Your Business Growth workshop

“ Our approach to business support for creatives ”

Posted on Fri 13 Oct 2017 by Rachael Burton

Many of the people we work with have developed their ideas into successful and sustainable businesses. However, the leap from creative idea to sustainable business is a really big one. We are exploring how we can support artists and small creative businesses through this challenging journey of business development. We are at the start of the journey, and want to share our current thinking.

“ Family Arts ”

Posted on Tue 3 Oct 2017

Watershed develops family audiences for cultural film through cross-art form programming and collaboration.

“ An interview with Sharon Clark, writer/creator of Ice Road ”

Posted on Wed 27 Sept 2017

Raucous (who brought the critically acclaimed theatre show The Stick House to Bristol in 2015) open their brand-new show Ice Road next Monday (2 October) so we thought you might be interested in this interview between Claire Skelcey, Head of Communications and Sharon Clark, Creative Director of Raucous.

“ What does it all add up to? ”

Posted on Thu 21 Sept 2017 by Clare Reddington

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