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.

Access to training, funding, film programmes & networking opportunities for cinemas & film festivals

Nurturing the South West’s new wave of filmmaking talent with funding and support

Are you an early-stage creative or filmmaker?

Wed 23 Oct 10:00-16:00

FilmBath’s Exhibitor’s Industry Day

Komedia Bath

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Thu 24 Oct 17:30-18:30

Q&A: What is the Early Development Fund & how can it help me?

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Fri 15 – Sun 24 Nov

ICO Autumn Screening Days 2024

Broadway

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Wed 20 Nov 12:00-13:00

Comms & Marketing Meet-Up

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News updates and more

Film Hub South West: 2023-24 Reflections

As the 2023-24-year ends, we reflect on the impact of Film Hub and BFI NETWORK and BFI Academy on audiences, talent, and the film sector over the past 12 months here in the South West.

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Selling Your Idea: What Makes a Great Funding Application?

BFI NETWORK South West Talent Executive Nadia Attia has read countless scripts for Channel 4, BBC, BFI, Studiocanal and more, and as an ex-filmmaker herself she’s been on the flipside of applying for funding. She took some time out to share her learnings with you, to help your application stand out and prepare you for the next round of funding.

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New Voices Step Up: Meet the Participants

BFI NETWORK South West is excited to announce the cohort of New Voices: Step Up.

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.

Beyond Boundaries

A rolling funding pot for activity with a focus on under-represented voices in the creative sector here in the South West.

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.

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.

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.

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