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 detailsWed 26 June – Mon 5 Aug
Apply to New Voices: Step Up 2024
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Event detailsTue 13 Aug 11:00-11:45
Coffee Morning with BFI NETWORK South West
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Event detailsThu 29 Aug 10:30-12:00
Film Hub Members’ Meeting (Online)
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Event detailsTue 10 Sept 11:00-11:45
Coffee Morning with BFI NETWORK South West
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News updates and more
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.
Director Lab 2024: Meet the Participants
BFI NETWORK south west, in partnership with Bournemouth Film School (BFS), is pleased to announce our Director Lab cohort.
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.
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.
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.
Art of Action
A open fund available to BFI FAN Members for Art of Action exhibition activity from October 2024.
Animation Producer Lab 2024: Meet the Participants
BFI NETWORK South West is excited to announce a new Animation Producer Lab in collaboration with ScreenSkills, supported by the Animation Skills Fund.
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.
