Rooted in Bristol with a global reach - the city’s independent, authentic, rebellious spirit fuels and hosts Watershed’s work.

Constellations Bristol by Studio Joanie Lemercier, photo by Jake Offord, 2018
Constellations Bristol by Studio Joanie Lemercier was part of Layered Realities, produced in 2018 by Watershed for the Smart Internet Lab at the University of Bristol, to explore the creative possibilities of 5G.

Flash Gordon outdoor screening, Cinema Rediscovered, photo by Jake Offord, 2018
Cinema Rediscovered’s first outdoor film screening was the sci-fi cult classic Flash Gordon in Museum Square to celebrate Bristol's status as UNESCO City of Film.
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Black Lives Matter Protest on Park Street, photo by Manoel Bolutife Akure, 2020
Manoel Bolutife Akure’s striking photography series was commissioned by Watershed’s Rife Magazine, and captures the historic Bristol Black Lives Matter protest in June 2020.

Crane Dance Bristol by Hellion Trace, photo by Jon Rowley, 2015
Crane Dance Bristol was produced by Pervasive Media Studio resident Laura Kriefman’s company Hellion Trace in 2015. It brought three of Bristol's iconic cranes to life in a one-off spectacular performance blending lights, live music row boats, choirs and choreographed architecture.